2019 Impact Ohio Southeast Regional Conference

Thursday, November 7

11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Ohio University Inn & Conference Center

At the 2019 Impact Ohio Southeast Regional Conference, key government officials, business leaders, and community members will discuss issues important to the region.

At the conference, attendees will hear first-hand from government leaders, political analysts, pundits, and policy experts on issues that affect their community.

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AMRegistration, Networking & Buffet Lunch
11:30 AM - 11:45 AMConference Welcome
11:45 AM - 12:15 PMLuncheon Address
12:15 PM - 12:30 PMPRIORITIES & PLANS FOR THE OHIO HOUSE
12:30 PM - 1:30 PMExploring Infrastructure Needs in Southeast Ohio

Moderator

  • Dr. Jason Jolley, Professor and MPA Director, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs

Panelists

  • Bret Allphin, Development Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
  • Jay Bennett, Public Service Director, City of Zanesville
  • Craig Butler, District Chief, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Southeast District
  • Stephanie Gilbert, Transportation Planning Coordinator, Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission
1:30 PM - 1:45 PMNetworking & Coffee Break
1:45 PM - 2:00 PMPriorities & Plans for Ohio Secretary of State
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMRemarks from Ohio University's President
2:15 PM - 2:30 PMPRIORITIES & PLANS FOR OHIO'S TREASURER OF STATE
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMEconomic Opportunity and Elevating the Regional Economy

Moderator

  • Dr. Marsha Lewis, Associate Professor and Senior Associate Dean, Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs

Panelists

  • Matthew Hammond, Executive Vice President, Ohio Oil and Gas Association
  • Sharon Hopkins, Director, Ohio University Procurement Technical Assistance Centers
  • Mike Jacoby, President and CEO, Appalachian Partnership for Economic Growth
  • Lydia Mihalik, Director, Ohio Development Services Agency
3:30 PM - 4:30 PMCreating a Culture of Health in Appalachian Ohio

Moderator

  • Thomas Hodson, Director Emeritus of  WOUB Public Media and the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University

Panelists

5:00 PM - 7:00 PMPost-Conference Reception at Peden Stadium

President's Box on the 4th Floor (200 Richland Ave, Athens, OH 45701)

Registration Required

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