Signature Events

Aligning Opportunities

From Insight to Impact Team NEO will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of Aligning Opportunities, providing insights on talent alignment and exploring creative solutions to address workforce challenges across Northeast Ohio.  As part of this milestone celebration, attendees will also hear from our keynote speaker, Heidi Petz, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer for The Sherwin-Williams Company who will […]

Ohio Space Forum 2026

From research to orbit – Ohio accelerates what’s next From research to orbit, Ohio accelerates what’s next. Across our state, groundbreaking ideas move from the laboratory to real-world applications that advance space exploration and commercialization. With world-class research institutions, NASA assets, innovative companies, and a highly skilled workforce, Ohio is helping develop, test, and manufacture […]

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 […]

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 […]

Aligning Opportunities 2025

Aligning Next-Gen Talent: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Opportunities  Join Team NEO as we release the 9th edition of Aligning Opportunities, a data rich research report to equip the Northeast Ohio Region’s education, talent, and workforce ecosystems with insights into the state of current and emerging needs of our region’s employers.  In our 9th edition, we are […]

NEO Rising 2025

Hosted by: Presented by: Wednesday, May 77:30a – 9:30aHoliday Inn6001 Rockside RoadIndependence, OH  33131 Join Team NEO, along with JobsOhio, in celebrating economic development professionals and our shared  achievements in building a stronger, more equitable regional economy. With an aspirational vision to “Bend the Curve” and drive positive economic transformation.   Keynote Speaker: Inaugural Public […]

ED NOW 2025

** Registration is now closed ** Cost: $35.00 The seventh annual ED NOW event, a state-side program done in partnership with Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA), focuses on elected officials, serving as a venue to discuss those things that community leaders can consider to be more competitive-ready for business investment.  In 2025 we will provide […]

Developing Opportunities

REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. Launched in 2023, Team NEO will release the latest data, trends, and insights to enhance the availability of ready-to-develop manufacturing sites.   We will reveal new tools designed to improve site readiness and preparation, increasing our region’s chances of winning high-impact projects.  Keynote: Torrence Hinton, President: Ohio FirstEnergy  Developer Exchange: Turn loss into […]

Aligning Opportunities

FastBreak to Success: Pathways to Economic Vibrancy Join Team NEO as we release the 8th edition of Aligning Opportunities, a data rich research report to equip the Northeast Ohio Region’s education, talent, and workforce ecosystems with insights into the state of current and emerging needs of our region’s employers. In our 8th edition, we are […]

Future Proofing NEO Manufacturing: Preparing Supply Chains for the Green Economy Shift

Join industry leaders and sustainability experts as we explore cutting-edge solutions and actionable insights to future-proof your supply chain. Network with like-minded professionals, showcase your commitment to sustainability and gain valuable partnerships to drive positive change in Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing landscape. The event will explore strategies, innovations, and collaborations for creating a resilient future for […]