Downtown Hattiesburg Association is pleased to present this year’s keynote speaker, Phil Eich of Storyville.

Phil Eich is the founder of Storyville, an agency dedicated to telling the stories of our cities to cultivate community pride, support small businesses, and attract and retain talent and investment. Through interviews, writing, photography, videography, and podcasting, Storyville’s human-centered approach to civic marketing shines a light on the greatest strength of our cities: our people.

As DHA continues its growth and outreach eforts, storytelling will be a signicant, ongoing part of the community’s success. Phil has presented to numerous audiences and communities throughout the country, and we are looking forward to welcoming him to Downtown Hattiesburg!