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 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.

Following the conference, The Greater Akron Chamber will be hosting a reception at their offices. During the online registration process, you will have the option to register for one or both events.

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Please note that the schedule below is tentative. Additional panelists will be added and session times could change.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM	Registration & Networking
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Conference Welcome & Lunch Begins
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM	Keynote Luncheon Address
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM	Effective Economic Development and Elevating the Regional Economy Panelists Christine Amer Mayer, President, GAR Foundation David James, Superintendent, Akron City Schools Steve Millard, CEO, Greater Akron Chamber
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM	Coffee Break
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM	Creating a Culture of Civility in a Divided Society Moderator Bruce Winges, Former Editor, Akron Beacon Journal Panelists Matt Akers, Public Liaison, Office of the President, The University of Akron and Assistant Director, Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics Rev. Dr. Carl P. Wallace, Co-Convener, Akron Faith Community
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 Representative Emilia 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)