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Small Communities, Big Impact

August 20, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 3:30 pm

A Local Development Summit for Southeast Ohio

Small Communities, Big Impact brings together local leaders, elected officials, practitioners, and more to explore topics related to transformational projects in Southeast Ohio communities. Topics include How to Work with Consultants, an Introduction to the Buckeye Hills Funding Opportunities Database, Brownfields, Micro-Tourism Initiatives, and Appalachian Community Grant Program Projects in the region.

**Please note: Registration is now closed. Thank you to all who registered to join us on August 20!**

 

Agenda

Time Session
9:00 a.m.

Registration & Networking
9:30 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

Chasity Schmelzenbach: Executive Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
9:45 a.m.

ACGP: Where are we now?

Taylor Abbott: Monroe County Treasurer

Jessica Keeton: Assistant Director of Community Development, Ironton-Lawrence Community Action Organization

Michelle Mays: Founder & CEO, FosterHub

Moderator: Sam Miller, Development Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
10:45 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Working with Contractors

Alan Brown: Associate Vice President, Verdantas

Matt Leasure: Principal, Designing Local

Cole Ryan: Associate Partner, APG Architects

Moderator: Michelle Hyer, Program Manager, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
12:00 p.m.

Lunch

An Introduction to the Buckeye Hills Funding Opportunities Database
12:30 p.m.

Brownfields of Opportunity

Mollie Fitzgerald: Executive Director, Athens County Economic Development Council

Jesse Roush: Executive Director, Southeastern Ohio Port Authority

Moderator: Melissa Zoller, Planning Director, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
1:30 p.m. Break
1:45 p.m.

Micro-Tourism for Macro Impact

Kellye Blosser: Vice President, Little Cities of Black Diamonds

Sherry Ellem: Administrative Director, Washington County Health Department

Allie Schultheis: Chair, Harmar Days Festival Committee

Moderator: Emma Yeager, Development Specialist, Buckeye Hills Regional Council
2:45 p.m. Closing

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Details

  • Date: August 20, 2024
  • Time:
    9:30 am - 3:30 pm

Venue

  • Buckeye Hills Regional Council (old address)
  • 1400 Pike Street
    Marietta, OH 45750 United States     + Google Map