{"id":11377,"date":"2021-12-10T09:40:27","date_gmt":"2021-12-10T14:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teamneo.org\/?post_type=events&p=11377"},"modified":"2021-12-10T09:40:27","modified_gmt":"2021-12-10T14:40:27","slug":"2022-ed-now","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/events\/2022-ed-now\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 ED NOW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What does it mean to have a vibrant regional economy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Join us for this half-day session as we explore this topic at this year\u2019s ED NOW workshop that promises to be an educational session with lively breakouts to uncover new, data-driven takeaways that will help us make businesses in our region more competitive, residents more prosperous and communities more resilient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COVID Update:<\/strong> We will adhere to public health safety protocols. You are kindly asked to wear a mask when in close proximity to others. Please stay tuned for additional updates. If you have any questions, please connect with Steve Fritsch, sfritsch@teamneo.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who should attend?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  • Elected Leaders, including County Commissioners, Executives, Mayors<\/li>
  • City Managers<\/li>
  • Council Members and Township Trustees<\/li>
  • CIC Directors and Board Members<\/li>
  • Economic Development Organization Board and Staff<\/li>
  • Business Leaders Supporting Economic Development<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Agenda<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    • 7:30 – Networking Breakfast<\/li>
    • 8:15 – Program Begins
      • Welcome
        • Renee Ligon \u2013 Director, Partnerships and Engagement: Team NEO<\/li>
        • Jennifer Price \u2013 Executive Director: Ohio Economic Development Association<\/li>
        • Rhonda Knight, Ph.D. \u2013 Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer: Bricker & Eckler<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
        • Open Remarks
          • Bill Koehler \u2013 CEO, Team NEO<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
          • Economic Development 101
            • Sondra Palivoda \u2013 Research Manager, Team NEO<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
            • Reimagining Economic Vibrancy: Enabling Regional Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity
              • Jacob Duritsky \u2013 Vice President of Research and Strategy, Team NEO<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
              • 9:10 – Everything Begins with Talent and Equity
                • Panel
                  • Brad Whitehead \u2013 Senior Advisor, The Fund for Our Economic Future  <\/li>
                  • Marsha Mockabee \u2013 President\/CEO, Urban League of Greater Cleveland <\/li>
                  • Jacob Duritsky \u2013 Vice President, Strategy & Research: Team NEO<\/li>
                  • Dr. Marcia Ballinger \u2013 President, Lorain County Community College<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                  • Moderator
                    • Bill Koehler \u2013 CEO, Team NEO<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                    • 10:10 – Breakout Workshops
                      • Talent
                        • Panel
                          • Adam Snyder \u2013 Sector Partnership leader for Workforce Connect \u2013 Manufacturing: MAGNET <\/li>
                          • Rebecca Kuzma \u2013 COO, Strengthening Stark <\/li>
                          • Abbey Bemis \u2013 Executive Director, Erie County Economic Development Corporation <\/li>
                          • William Gary \u2013 Executive Vice President, Cuyahoga Community College<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                          • Moderator
                            • Kristi Clouse \u2013 Senior Managing Director, Talent, JobsOhio<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                            • Equity
                              • Panel
                                • Marsha Mockabee \u2013 President\/CEO, Urban League of Greater Cleveland<\/li>
                                • Jenice Contreras \u2013 Executive Director, Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development<\/li>
                                • Robert DeJournett \u2013 Vice President, Opportunity & Inclusion, Greater Akron Chamber<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                                • Moderator
                                  • Eric Logan \u2013 Principal, KPMG, LLP<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>
                                    • Innovation
                                      • Panel
                                        • Ken Patsey \u2013 President & Executive Director, Manufacturing Works<\/li>
                                        • Sara Daugherty \u2013 Director of Partnerships, BRITE Energy Innovators<\/li>
                                        • Barb Ewing \u2013 CEO, Youngstown Business Incubator<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                                        • Moderator
                                          • Brandon Cornuke \u2013 Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, MAGNET<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                                          • Resilience
                                            • Panel
                                              • Ray Hexamer \u2013 President & CEO, Stark Economic Development Board<\/li>
                                              • Jodie Perry \u2013 President & CEO, Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development<\/li>
                                              • Bethany Dentler \u2013 Executive Director, Medina County Economic Development Corporation<\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                                              • Moderator
                                                • Ella Hochstetler \u2013 Director of Regulatory and Pricing, Dominion<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li>
                                                • 11:10 – Connecting the Dots: Launching a Vibrant Economy Index<\/li>
                                                • 11:55 – Closing Remarks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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