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Wednesday, May 7
7:30a \u2013 9:30a
Holiday Inn
6001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH  33131<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, in celebrating economic development professionals and our shared  achievements in building a stronger, more equitable regional economy. With an aspirational vision to \u201cBend the Curve\u201d and drive positive economic transformation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keynote Speaker:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team NEO, Chief Executive Officer: Matt Dolan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panel Discussion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/em>\u00b7   Sarah E. Nash, Owner and CEO: Novagard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Ben Squires, Head of Government Affairs: Howmet Aerospace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7   Allison Will, Owner and President: Tuftex Balloons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator:<\/em><\/strong>
\u00b7   Christine Nelson, Vice President, Project Management and Site Strategies: Team NEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Team NEO Regional Economic Development Champions<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Community Leader:<\/strong>
Kevin Johnson, Managing Partner: NexGen Interactive LLC<\/em>
 
Economic Development Leader:<\/strong>
Catherine Bieterman, Economic Development Director: City of Beachwood<\/em>
 
Business Leader:<\/strong>
Prasanna Gurumurthy, Chief Operating Officer: Schaeffler<\/em>
 
Emerging Leader:<\/strong>
Sarah Ross, Executive Director: Huron County Growth Partnership <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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