Looking back at 2017 PTP State of the Region PTP State of the Region 2017 State of the Region Presentation by Ted Abernathy Oct 26, 2017 The PTP State of the Region was held in Schar Hall at Elon University The program was held in partnership with the Triad Business Journal’s Power Players 2017 Reception President Leo Lambert of Elon University welcomed the group. Connie Book will become Elon’s ninth president in 2018 Stan Kelly recapped the region’s economic successes and opportunities. Richard Kendall, CEO of HAECO Americas, reported on his firms growth and plans for the future. Ted Abernathy reviewed the region’s economy and national and regional trends.