7:45am   Doors Open; Registration Commences; Coffee, Juices and Light Snacks Available

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

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                                             

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

12:45pm   Afternoon Keynote Address -- Dave Yost, Ohio State Auditor

1:15pm   Question & Answer Session

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. 

• Infrastructure (Transportation, Energy, Utilities)
• Skilled and Educated Workforce
• Entrepreneurial Support
• Quality of Life
• Inclusion of Racial/Ethnic Minorities (Community and Business Ownership)
• Cross-Government Collaboration and Reforms to Support Development

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.

3:50pm Closing Comments -- Audience & Think Regional! Leadership Team

4:15pm Adjourn

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