2019 Akron Regional

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 AMRegistration, Networking & Lunch
11:45 AM - 12:00 PMConference Welcome
  • Jennifer Flatter, Chief Executive Officer, Impact Ohio
  • Dr. Matthew P. Akers, Special Assistant to the President for Government Relations and Associate Director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at The University of Akron
  • Grace Wakulchik, Chair, Greater Akron Chamber and President & CEO of Akron Children’s Hospital
12:00 PM - 12:30 PMLuncheon Address
12:30 PM - 12:45 PMRecognition of Elected Officials and Sponsors
12:45 PM - 1:45 PMEffective Economic Development and Elevating the Regional Economy

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1:45 PM - 2:00 PMNetworking & Coffee Break
2:00 PM - 2:15 PMPriorities & Plans for Ohio's 49th Treasurer of State
2:15 PM - 3:15 PMCreating a Culture of Civility in a Divided Society

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3:15 PM - 3:30 PMPRIORITIES & PLANS FOR OHIO'S 51st SECRETARY OF STATE
3:30 PM - 4:30 PMImproving Childhood Experiences to Improve Communities

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PMGreater Akron Chamber of Commerce Reception (Additional Registration Required)

Our Sponsors

The Success Group The Success Group The Greater Akron Chamber The Greater Akron Chamber Akron Beacon Journal Akron Beacon Journal University of Akron University of Akron Ohio Democratic Party Ohio Democratic Party Ohio Republican Party Ohio Republican Party Ohio Hospital Association Ohio Hospital Association Ohio Municipal League Ohio Municipal League Buckeye Health Plan Buckeye Health Plan AT&T AT&T Lesic & Camper Lesic & Camper FirstEnergy FirstEnergy