State of the Region Conference

The State of the Region Conference is the premier economic development gathering in Northwest Ohio. The conference brings elected officials, economic developers, business leaders, and other regional stakeholders together to discuss issues critical to the future vitality of our region and its people.

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7:30 – 8:15 a.m.
Check-in & Networking Breakfast

8:15 – 8:45 a.m.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Opening Sponsor Message | Firelands Regional Health System
Rodney K. Rogers, Ph.D. | President of Bowling Green State University
Haraz Ghanbari | Ohio House District 75

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
State of the Region Address: Northwest Ohio's Economic & Workforce Landscape
Dr. Nichole Fifer, Ph.D. | Director of the Center for Regional Development at BGSU

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Regional Partnership Spotlight: BGSU Partnerships Supporting Regional Community Vitality Projects
Robin Beringer | Clinical Manager, Center for Health Women's Services ProMedica
Carly Salamone | President, Vantage Healthcare of Ohio
Dr. Justin Rex | Associate Professor, BGSU Department of Political Science
Crystal King | Queens Village Coordinator, HCNO | BGSU Alumna
Lydia Applin-Behan | Ph.D. Candidate Public Policy, Ohio State University | BGSU Alumna
Allyissa Horn Johnston | Research + Evaluation Associate, Rucks Group | BGSU Alumna

10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Industry Partner Panel Discussion: Building the Workforce We Need – Industry Insights & Commitments
Steve Russell | Moderator | Chief Partnerships Officer & AVP Career Outcomes, BGSU Kuhlin Hub
Jeremy Nordingham-Slay | Panelist | President & CEO, Firelands Regional Health System
Joe Wagner | Panelist | Director of Marketing & Product, Owens Corning
Mike Koralewski | Panelist | Chief Supply Cahin Officer, First Solar

11:15 a.m. – Noon
Student Panel Discussion: Launching Careers: Hopes, Realities, & the Road Ahead
Gabe Dunbar | Moderator | Senior Director, Career Design
Kylie Stanley | Panelist | Policy Fellow, American Diabetes Association | BGSU Alumna

Noon
Conference Closing

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12:15 – 2:00 p.m. (Optional)
Lunch & Learn Workshop: Engaging with BGSU from Applied Research to Work Integrated Learning