The 2021 Think Regional Summit will be a VIRTUAL event on April 23, 2021, due to concerns with the COVID-19 pandemic in Ohio. At our event, we expect that Leaders and citizens from 15 Counties in Southwest Ohio will join us on line to discuss existing programs in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and their value to multiple areas of our community.
The Event Agenda is provided below. The Event Fee is $20. Registration and Fee payment can be made at http://www.apcwc.org/events/april-21-2016.
Please Register TODAY and join us on line on April 23, 2021, from 8:30am to 12:30pm. We look forward to seeing you!
7:45am Doors Open; Registration Commences; Coffee, Juices and Light Snacks Available |
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8:15am Welcome – Joe Hinson, CEO West Chester/Liberty Chamber Alliance – Thank attendees and Sponsors from smallest to largest 8:20am Introduce AT&T Spokesperson 8:30am Acknowledge Morning and Afternoon Keynote Speakers 8:35am Welcome Michele Abrams, Think Regional Chairman, to Provide Overview of TR Conference Purpose and Overview of Agenda – Highlight First and Second Panels, Issue Action Groups -- Key Issues, Desired End States, Initial Action Steps, Initial Progress |
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9:45am Break 10:00am First Panel – Examples of Successful Collaborations – Economic Development Focus: Examples of Greater Results Achieved through Successful Collaborations in Infrastructure Improvements and Developing Skilled & Educated Workforce Moderator: Shasank Saxena, Director of Digital Software Solutions, Kroger Panelists: Amy Murray, Cincinnati City Council Johnna Reeder, Director, REDI Martin Russell, Executive Director, Warren County Port Authority Dr. Kevin Boys, President, Southern State Community College Tanya Brownrigg, Senior VP, DTZ Commercial Development |
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10:45am Question and Answer Session 11:00am Break 11:15am Second Panel – Examples of Successful Collaborations – Quality of Life Focus: Examples of Greater Results Achieved Through Successful Collaborations in Enhancing Quality of Life Issues, Entrepreneurial Support, Inclusion of Racial/Ethnic Minorities, and Cross-Government Collaborations and Reforms to Support Development Moderator: Barney Wright, Jr., Chairman, Board of Trustees, Sinclair Community College Panelists: Gene Krebs – Local Government Innovation Fund, State of Ohio TJ White – Center 4 Local Government Joni Fedders, President, Aileron Chris McWhinney, CEO, Millennium Reign Energy, LLC Laureece Johnson, J3 Business Consulting, LLC 12:00pm Question and Answer Session 12:15pm Buffet Luncheon |
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12:45pm Afternoon Keynote Address -- Dave Yost, Ohio State Auditor 1:15pm Question & Answer Session |
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1:30pm Issue Action Group Breakouts & Working Sessions Participants select the issue where they have greatest interest or can make greatest contribution to identify key action steps to continue progress in that area in the coming months.
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2:45pm General Session: Presentation by each Issue Action Group Each Issue Action Group Facilitator will deliver a summary of key action steps identified so that each participant leaves the conference with an overall understanding of the key issues and what is planned moving forward. |
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3:50pm Closing Comments -- Audience & Think Regional! Leadership Team 4:15pm Adjourn REGISTER NOW! Go to the Registration Page and click on the Linkto the EventBriteRegistration Page! |
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