With restrictions lifted and many fully vaccinated, we feel it is safe to hold in-person meetings again. The Brecksville Community Center requests guests to follow the guidance of the CDC and Ohio Health Department and wear a mask if you have not been vaccinated for COVID-19. While we appreciate your participation in the virtual meetings, […]
Lost Opportunities: The pandemic’s impact on Northeast Ohio’s working women Working women in the workforce is vital to our competitiveness as a region. While the pandemic had impacts on this talent pool, systemic issues have led to unequal pay, rigid maternity and paternity policies and hiring biases even before COVID-19 hit. The May meeting will […]
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Briefing The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, provides $1.9 Trillion to support a wide range of stimulus activities designed to help the nation recover from the COVID-19 Pandemic. Learn how the ARP can support your business development efforts and gain insights on […]
Economic Development & Community Development Efforts – Discrepancies Without Differences A vibrant community is interdependent on both Economic Development and Community Development assets and tactics. The March NODE virtual partner meeting will be a lively discussion about how “community development” assets, such as county land banks and neighborhood revitalization groups, should be considered for use […]
Elevate Greater Akron The February NODE Virtual Meeting will feature a panel discussion about Elevate Greater Akron – where they have been, how they got there and where they are going. Panelists Jason Dodson, Roetzel Consulting Solutions and Economic Development Consultant for the County of Summit Steve Millard, President & CEO, Greater Akron Chamber James […]
Behind the Scenes with Utilities Presenters Renee NiedConsultant, Economic DevelopmentFirstEnergy Liberty SchindelEconomic Development Analyst, SeniorAmerican Electric Power Tommy YoungManager, Economic DevelopmentColumbia Gas of Ohio
2021 Workforce Development Panel Discussion Join us for a panel discussion about insights for the 2021 workforce development landscape. Panelists: Jennifer Meeks Eells, Executive Director, Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board Bert Cene, Executive Director, Mahoning & Columbiana County Workforce Development Board, Inc. Christine G. Marshall, Executive Director, Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments […]
Aligning Opportunities and Misaligned Opportunities Panel Discussion Earlier this year, Team NEO released their 4th annual Aligning Opportunities report – that compares Northeast Ohio job openings with the type and number of credentials awarded here – as well as the new Misaligned Opportunities report that takes a deeper look at racial equity as it relates […]
On July 1st, NAFTA sunset and the new USMCA trade agreement was launched. Hear from BMO Harris on what this means for companies in Northeast Ohio that currently trade (or aspire to trade) with Canadian suppliers or customers. Michael Gregory, CFADeputy Chief Economist & Head of U.S. Economics | Managing DirectorBMO Capital Markets Madeleine Paquin, C.M., […]
For this month’s NODE meeting, we’ll have an informative panel discussion with MAGNET and Manufacturing Works on what economic development professionals need to know about supply chain and terminology for conversations with companies.
