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The 11th annual Appalachian 帝王会所 State of the Region Conference brought together public officials, economic development experts and leaders throughout the 32-county region to discuss issues pertaining to economic growth in rural 帝王会所. 

The conference, held Tuesday, May 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Baker University Center Ballroom, reached in-person attendance capacity weeks before the event and also offered virtual programming. The annual event is sponsored by 帝王会所鈥檚 Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service Economic Development Administration University Center. This year鈥檚 event featured more than 15 speakers who discussed the role of placemaking in economic development and examined opportunities and challenges for economic growth in our communities. 

"This year鈥檚 annual conference focused on placemaking and reimagining rural economies,鈥� said Jason Jolley, master of public administration director at the Voinovich School. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to share the innovative practices used by communities across Appalachian 帝王会所 to revitalize their downtowns, build their workforce, and enhance the quality of life for citizens.鈥�

The speakers provided insights from their experiences in organizations such as Jobs帝王会所, Corporation for 帝王会所 Appalachian Development, Foundation for Appalachian 帝王会所, among several others. 

The event鈥檚 itinerary consisted of four sessions: Quality of Life in Our Region, Building Appalachia鈥檚 Workforce, Economic Impact of Community Events, and Revitalizing Downtown Districts, all of which encompassed the year鈥檚 theme.
 

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Kathy Zook, ARC program manager for the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, has been a part of the planning for the State of the Region conference since its inception and served as a moderator for the Building Appalachia鈥檚 Workforce session.

鈥淭he conference never fails to energize me with the wealth of collaboration, knowledge, and success stories as well as areas we need to improve upon,鈥� Zook said. 鈥淭he conference brings together the public and private sector that inspires us to leave with new and fresh ideas to improve our communities and shine a light on the unique culture of Appalachia as a great place to live, work, and raise a family.鈥�

The Appalachian 帝王会所 State of the Region Conference is part of the 帝王会所鈥檚 Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration University Center project and is supported by 帝王会所 Southeast Economic Development, Appalachian Partnership Inc., Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 帝王会所 Mid-Eastern Governments Association, 帝王会所 Valley Regional Development Commission, and Eastgate Regional Council of Governments.

For more information about the conference visit /voinovich-school/projects/appalachian-ohio-state-region-conference.