2021 Impact Ohio Mahoning Valley Regional Conference

Friday, October 1

8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

The Grand Resort

9519 E Market St., Warren, Ohio 44484 

At the 2021 Impact Ohio Mahoning Valley Regional Conference, key government officials, business leaders, and community members discussed issues important to the region.

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

8:00 AM - 8:30 AMREGISTRATION, NETWORKING & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 AM - 9:00 AMConference Welcome
9:00 AM - 10:00 AMThe Mahoning Valley’s Military Economy

Moderator

Panelists

  • Vito Abruzzino, Director, Eastern Ohio Military Affairs Commission
  • Elaine Bryant, Executive Vice President for Aerospace and Defense, Dayton Development Coalition and Managing Director, Military and Federal Sector at JobsOhio
  • Michael Dustman, Director of Constituent Services, Office of US Senator Rob Portman
  • Colonel Jeffrey A. Van Dootingh, Commander, 910th Airlift Wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station
10:00 AM - 10:30 AMCOFFEE BREAK & NETWORKING
10:30 AM - 11:30 AMThe Future of the Lordstown Smart Logistics Hub

Moderator

Panelists

  • Jonathan Bridges, Managing Director of Automotive, Steel and White Goods, JobsOhio
  • Brian Kelley, Chief Technology Officer, Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
  • Jim Kinnick, Executive Director, Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
  • Luke Stedke, Managing Director of Communications and Policy, DriveOhio
11:30 AM - 11:45 AMPriorities & Plans for Ohio's Auditor of State
11:45 AM - 12:05 PMLUNCH, NETWORKING, & RECOGNITION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SPONSORS
12:05 PM - 12:15 PMA Welcome and Update from Senator Michael Rulli
12:15 PM - 1:15 PMRevolutionizing Manufacturing in the Mahoning Valley

Moderator

Panelists

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will be hosting a Pre-Conference Reception at The Grand Pavilion at The Grand Resort the evening before the 2021 Impact Ohio Mahoning Valley Regional Conference.  Register Here.

Thursday, September 30, 2021, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

THE GRAND RESORT
9519 East Market Street
Warren, OH 44484

 

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