{"id":23010,"date":"2023-10-20T14:35:31","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T14:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/?post_type=events&#038;p=23010"},"modified":"2024-03-14T18:39:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:39:15","slug":"ed-now-2024","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/events\/ed-now-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"ED NOW 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2160\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23372\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px.png 2160w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-logo-2160-x-1080-px-2048x1024.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2160px) 100vw, 2160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Businesses: What\u2019s my access to talent?<\/strong>  <strong>Talent: What\u2019s my access to affordable housing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the old chicken and the egg adage when it comes to what businesses want and what talent needs to support a prosperous community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attend this year\u2019s ED NOW event, a state-wide program presented in partnership with Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA), as we delve into this topic. You\u2019ll learn from leaders initiating legislative policy around affordable housing. You\u2019ll also have an opportunity to be part of the solution with breakout discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>7:30-8:00\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Networking \/ Breakfast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:00-8:15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--theme-colors--foreground); font-family: var(--wp--custom--font-families--objektiv-mk-1); font-size: 1rem;\">Welcome and opening remarks<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renee Ligon, Senior Director, Engagement &amp; Partnerships: Team NEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>J.P. Nauseef, President and Chief Executive Officer: JobsOhio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mark Barbash, &nbsp;Interim President&nbsp;and CEO: Ohio Economic Development Association and Director, Ohio Economic Development Institute<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill Mason, Of Counsel: Bricker &amp; Graydon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill Koehler, CEO: Team NEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:15 \u2013 8:25\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--theme-colors--foreground); font-family: var(--wp--custom--font-families--objektiv-mk-1); font-size: 1rem;\">Vibrant Economy Index Updates<\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: var(--wp--custom--theme-colors--foreground); font-family: var(--wp--custom--font-families--objektiv-mk-1); font-size: 1rem;\">Jacob Duritsky, VP of Research and Strategy: Team NEO<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>8:25 \u2013 9:15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keynote Panel Discussion: Intersection of ED and Community Development\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Honorable Gail K. Pavliga, Ohio House of Representatives: District 72<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honorable Kent Smith, State Senator: District 21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christine Nelson, Vice President, Project Management and Site Strategies: Team NEO<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Christine Dersi Davis, Executive Director at American Planning Association Ohio Chapter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:15 \u2013 9:25\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break and get into breakout workshops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>9:25 \u2013 10:15\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breakout Workshops\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Proactive Infrastructure Planning: Paving the Way for Economic Growth and Community <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rob Munro, Chief Utilities Executive: Avon Lake Regional Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Waldecker, General Manager: Rural Lorain County Water Authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liberty Boyd, Economic &amp; Business Development Manager: AEP<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wendy Kraft, Business Development Consultant: Dominion Energy Ohio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Bryce Sylvester, Senior Director of Site Strategies: Team NEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maximizing Development Impact: Implementing the Developing Opportunities<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tom McDonnell, P.E., Office Manager: Terracon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steve Conway, C.P., Environmental Department Manager: Terracon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Courtney Dunbar, Director, Site Selection: Burns &amp; McDonnell<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Katie Meehan, Senior Project Coordinator: Team NEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Planning for Holistic Community and Economic Development<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brendan Heil, Of Counsel: Bricker Graydon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthur Schmidt, Principal: OHM Advisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honorable Matthew Miller, Mayor of Ashland&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Joan Chase: FFEF<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimizing Land Use for Community Goals: The Role of Public Control<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Joel Montgomery, Director of Administration: City of Wooster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joe Price, Administrator: Village of Grafton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jason Dodson, Director, Consulting Solutions: Roetzel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Honorable Jodie Perry, Mayor of Mansfield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moderator: Stephen Caviness, Director, Project Management: Team NEO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:15 \u2013 10:30\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Break and get back into the main room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:30 \u2013 10:45\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connecting the Dots\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Renee Ligon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bryce Sylvester<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10:45 \u2013 11:10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keynote: Great Neighborhoods Make Great Regions\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tania Menesse, CEO &amp; President: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress Cleveland Neighborhood Progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11:10\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Closing remarks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please connect with <a href=\"mailto:cstease@teamneo.org\">Connor Stease<\/a>. You can view <a href=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/ED-NOW-Sponsorship-Opportunities-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sponsorship opportunities here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thank you to our Event Sponsors!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Presenting Sponsor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bricker-Graydon-Logo-.png\" alt=\"Bricker Graydon Logo\" class=\"wp-image-23333\" style=\"width:349px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bricker-Graydon-Logo-.png 600w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Bricker-Graydon-Logo--300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Event Production Sponsor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hughies-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"Hughie's Event Production Services\" class=\"wp-image-20131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hughies-Logo-1.png 400w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Hughies-Logo-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breakfast Sponsors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Aqua-Logo.png\" alt=\"Aqua, an essential utilities company\" class=\"wp-image-19396\" style=\"width:293px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Aqua-Logo.png 400w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Aqua-Logo-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rudolph-Libbe-Group-Logo.png\" alt=\"Rudolph Libbe Group\" class=\"wp-image-19479\" style=\"width:275px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rudolph-Libbe-Group-Logo.png 400w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Rudolph-Libbe-Group-Logo-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Break Sponsors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bedrock-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor.png\" alt=\"Bedrock Logo\" class=\"wp-image-23414\" style=\"width:367px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bedrock-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor.png 600w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Bedrock-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dominion-Energy-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor-1.png\" alt=\"Dominion Energy Logo\" class=\"wp-image-23395\" style=\"width:343px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dominion-Energy-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor-1.png 600w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Dominion-Energy-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Economic Catalyst Sponsors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AEP-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23555\" style=\"width:312px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AEP-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor.png 600w, https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AEP-Logo-2024-ED-NOW-Sponsor-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" 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