Our Keynotes:

Igniting Your Passion For Economic Development

Speakers:

• Kenny McDonald, President and CEO, The Columbus Partnership 
• Janelle Coleman, President, American Electric Power Foundation and Vice President, Community Engagement, Diversity Inclusion, AEP 

Welcome Keynote

Speaker:

Anna Wong, Chief US Economist, Bloomberg

Economic Outlook Keynote

Speakers:

• William Beach, Commissioner of Labor Statistics at the Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Maurico Ortiz, Associate Director for Regional Economics, Bureau of Economic Analysis

Federal Partners Panel and Q&A:

Regional Socioeconomic Statistics Update

Speaker:

Ross DeVol, President & CEO, Heartland Forward

Discussion Panelists:

• Allison Forbes, Senior VP of Research, CREC
• Kathryn Kelley, Executive Director, Ohio Manufacturing Institute

The Future of Work Keynote:

Priorities for Post-COVID Regional Economic Development