Northeast Ohio Regional Events

March NODE Meeting

Hot Full Breakfast Members: Complimentary Non-Members: $75 Become a member now and save The 2026 Election and Beyond  Please join us for a conversation on the current economic environment and key initiatives in Congress.  John Rizzo, Vice President: Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance will moderate the discussion with speakers Annie Palisi, Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations: Bank of America, and Brian Anderson, Regional Executive: Federal Reserve Bank of […]

NEO Rising 2026

Join Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, in celebrating economic development professionals and our shared achievements in advancing business growth and opportunities across the 14-county region.     We’re excited to announce this year’s theme focused on Foreign Direct Investment.  Keynote:  Reid Moody, Chief Strategy Officer at Aer Lingus   He will explore how the direct Cleveland–Dublin flight isn’t just a route – it’s a gateway, connecting Cleveland & Northeast Ohio to Ireland and onward to much of […]

JobsOhio 3.0 Strategy

Join us for a closer look at the JobsOhio 3.0 Strategy and what it means for the road ahead ** We are at capacity for this event. Please contact Mary Clare (mbryant@teamneo.org) to be placed on our waitlist. We will contact you as soon as possible if a space opens up. If you are currently […]

Holiday Reception

We invite you to a special holiday reception combining Team NEO’s important partners:  investors, and members of Northeast Ohio Development Exchange (NODE).   We’re excited to unite these groups invested in the people, companies, and communities that comprise our 14-county region to accelerate economic growth in Northeast Ohio.   Heavy hors d’oeuvres and spirits will be served.    […]

October NODE Partner Meeting

Looking to sponsor an event? Reach out to Connor Stease for more! October Sponsor Packet The October NODE meeting will feature our first-ever Economic Development Resource Fair—a hands-on event designed to make it faster and easier for economic development professionals to find the programs, financing tools, data, and partners needed to enhance project and business development efforts. […]

SMC Networking Happy Hour: Manufacturing Month Finale

Celebrate the conclusion of Manufacturing Month with the Smart Manufacturing Cluster of Northeast Ohio, powered by Team NEO. For manufacturers, the reception offers a chance to talk directly with the people behind the incentives, gaining clarity on qualifying, application timing, and strategic use. For partners, the event provides an opportunity to meet active companies with […]

Q3 Investor Meeting

Please join Team NEO on Tuesday, October 7 for our Third Quarter Investor Meeting! Who:     Agenda:   

September NODE Partner Meeting

Topic: From Farm to Fork: Northeast Ohio’s Food Value Chain Members $10Non-members $25 – Become a member and Save!IF YOU ARE A MEMBER AND DO NOT HAVE THE CODE TO USE, PLEASE CONNECT WITH NINA HOLLIDAY Looking to sponsor an event? Reach out to Connor Stease for more! September Sponsor Packet October Sponsor Packet Join us for our September […]

2025 OEDA Annual Summit

The 2025 OEDA Annual Summit will convene more than 500 economic development professionals for three energizing days of learning, inspiration, and meaningful connection, right in the heart of downtown Akron. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting out, the Summit is designed to help you sharpen your skills, expand your network, and amplify your […]

Developing Opportunities

Northeast Ohio’s Right to Win: Leaning In & Leveling Up  Registration closing soon (11/17)! Join us for the third annual release of the latest data, trends, and insights designed to increase Northeast Ohio’s inventory of ready-to-develop manufacturing sites.   This year, we’ll highlight partners across the region who are stepping up to drive site readiness in […]