2019 Impact Ohio Akron Regional Conference

Tuesday, April 23
11:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Quaker Station at the University of Akron

At the 2019 Impact Ohio Akron 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.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM	Registration, Networking & Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM	Conference Welcome Jennifer Flatter, Chief Executive Officer, Impact Ohio Dr. Matthew Akers, Public Liaison, Office of the President, The University of Akron and Assistant Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Grace Wakulchik, Chair-Elect, Greater Akron Chamber and President & CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	Luncheon Address The Honorable Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of the State of Ohio
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM	Recognition of Elected Officials and Sponsors Mike Toman, Partner, The Success Group
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Effective Economic Development and Elevating the Regional Economy Moderator Steve Millard, President & CEO, Greater Akron Chamber Panelists Chris Burnham, President, Development Finance Authority of Summit County Jason Dodson, Chief of Staff, Summit County James J. Hardy, Deputy Mayor for Integrated Development & Chief of Staff, City of Akron David James, Superintendent, Akron City Schools Ilene Shapiro, County Executive, Summit County
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM	Networking & Coffee Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM	Priorities & Plans for Ohio's 49th Treasurer of State The Honorable Robert Sprague, Ohio Treasurer of State
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	Creating a Culture of Civility in a Divided Society Moderator Bruce Winges, Retired Editor, Akron Beacon Journal Panelists Dr. John Green, Director Emeritus, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics The Honorable Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State Senator Vernon Sykes, Ranking Member, Senate Finance Committee Rev. Dr. Carl P. Wallace, Co-Convener, Akron Faith Community
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM	PRIORITIES & PLANS FOR OHIO'S 51st SECRETARY OF STATE The Honorable Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM	Improving Childhood Experiences to Improve Communities Moderator Michael Douglas, Editorial Page Editor, Akron Beacon Journal Panelists Shannon Jones, Executive Director of Groundwork Ohio and Warren County Commissioner The Honorable Emilia Strong Sykes, Minority Leader, Ohio House of Representatives Kirstin S. Toth, Senior Vice President, GAR Foundation Derran Wimer, Executive Director, Summit Education Initiative
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM	Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce Reception (Additional Registration Required) Click Here to Register for Chamber Reception