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Program
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Saturday, September 25 |
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All day | Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($) |
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1:00 - 5:00 pm |  Tour: Honda of America ($)
Just 25 minutes northwest of Columbus, Honda of America has evolved from a motorcycle plant employing 64 associates in 1979 to become Ohio’s top vehicle producer. As a result of their partnership with the State of Ohio, Honda has invested more than $6.1 billion in its Ohio facilities, contributed $1 billion in payroll taxes to local communities while producing almost $20 billion in products annually. And Honda’s impact goes far beyond economic numbers - its commitment to sustainable environment development is evident throughout its operations.
Honda of America manages more than 8,000 acres of land in Union and Logan counties, including more than 500 acres of wetlands, 1,400 acres of forestlands and 3,000 acres of farmland. Honda constructed a pond system capable of capturing 22 million gallons of rainwater. The pond’s rainwater is used at the Marysville Auto Plant in order to keep the plant cool in the summer, reducing the plant's groundwater usage by about 40 million gallons per year. Five wetland areas were constructed to slow runoff from parking lots, providing for the absorption of excess nutrients, sediments and other materials and preventing these sediments from entering streams, lakes and rivers such as the Big Darby watershed. These wetlands also provide habitat for many aquatic plants and animals.
In the early days of Honda's Ohio manufacturing, most parts came from Japan until a local supply base could be established. Instead of sending the containers back empty, Honda experimented with shipping local commodities back to Japan. The result – HAPI, Harmony Agriculture Products Inc – today the largest producer of organic soybeans in Ohio and one of the largest in the nation. Its beans are gathered locally, and from organic fields in neighboring states, and sold for tofu and other food products overseas.
Price: $45
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Sunday, September 26 |
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7:00 am - 12:00 pm | Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Exam ($) |
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7:30 am – 2:30 pm | Golf Outing at OSU Scarlet ($)
Through the great foresight of L.W. St. John, (OSU Athletic Director, 1912-1947) Ohio State University can claim two golf courses considered by many to be masterpieces in classical golf course architecture. The Scarlet course (take an online tour) is rated as one of the top collegiate courses in the nation. Dr. Alister MacKenzie, a world-renowned golf course architect, submitted the original routing plans to L.W. St. John on January 6, 1931 and construction of the Scarlet course was overseen by famed architect Perry Maxwell. The Scarlet was completed in 1938 and the Gray was finished later in 1940.
In 1941, Ohio State made history when it hosted the first ever women's collegiate golf championship on the Scarlet course. In 1982, Ohio State hosted the final Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Division I National Championship. In 1991, Ohio State hosted the NCAA Women's Championship, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the national tournament for women on the course on which it was conceived. The women's program later went on to host the 1997 and 2006 tournaments as well. The Scarlet Course has also played host to 10 men's National Championships. Over the years the Ohio State Scarlet course has been the site of several U.S. Open qualifiers, U.S. Amateur qualifiers and the 1977 USGA Junior Championship.
Learn more about the course: Ohio State Golf Club Tops Rank
Price: $150 (Limited to 48 players)
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8:00 am - 5:30 pm | Registration |
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9:00 am – 2:00 pm | Tour: Urban Redevelopment and Downtown Revitalization ($)
Focuses on River South, Scioto Mile, and Arena District. Detailed description forthcoming.
Price: $65 (lunch included)
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10:30 am - 12:30 pm | International Committee Session |
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12:30 - 1:30 pm | Learning Lab |
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1:00 – 5:00 pm | Tour: Rural Focus - Union County ($)
This Farm Tour will take you to three agricultural facilities in Union County, Ohio just outside of Columbus. The tour will take you to an Algae research and technology center, a perch farm and a superior bovine genetics production facility. Union County is home large corporations but also maintains a strong agricultural base with 87% of its land area dedicated to farm land. You will learn how agriculture is playing a major role in creating jobs and investment in rural America and how agribusiness has become a major part of economic development programs.
Price: $45
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1:00 - 7:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
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2:00 - 3:30 pm | General Session |
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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5:15 - 6:00 pm | New Member and Non-Member Reception |
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6:00 - 7:30 pm | Chairman’s Reception
Don’t miss the opportunity to see old friends and make new acquaintances. Join IEDC Chair Bill Best and your colleagues for an evening of networking and fun in the Battelle North, Exhibit Hall.
Price: Free, but registration is required
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Monday, September 27 |
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7:00 am - 6:30 pm | Registration and Exhibit Hall |
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7:00 - 8:00 am | • Learning Lab |
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8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Tour: Technology and Higher Education ($)
Focuses on the relationships of Battelle and The Ohio State University, Welding Institute and incubator facilities. Detailed description forth coming.
Price: $45
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8:15 - 9:45 am | General Session |
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Tour: Rickenbacker ($)
Rickenbacker, located 10 miles southeast of downtown Columbus, is an international cargo-dedicated airport, a multi-modal logistics hub, a charter passenger terminal, and a U.S. Foreign Trade zone. Formerly the Rickenbacker Air Force Base that was decommissioned in 1980, a comprehensive initiative was launched to redevelop Rickenbacker as a private sector, international logistics center. Designation as a foreign trade zone occurred in 1987 and has propelled development
The mobile workshop will explore the numerous industrial parks with over 39 million square feet of development housing more than 150 companies. Businesses include cargo airlines, freight forwarders, logistics companies, retailers, corporate aviation businesses, manufacturers and distributors.
In March of 2008, the Rickenbacker Intermodal Terminal, a collaborative effort between the Columbus Regional Airport Authority and Norfolk Southern Corporation, was dedicated. Initially occupying 175 acres, shipping containers arrive by rail from eastern ports to be transferred between trains and trucks. The Intermodal Terminal utilizes the latest in gate and terminal automation technology.
Price: $65 (lunch included)
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10:00 - 11:30 am | Concurrent Sessions |
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11:45 am – 1:15 pm | Defining Issues Lunch ($)
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11:45 am – 1:45 pm | Networking Lunch in Exhibit Hall ($)
Join your fellow attendees for a casual lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Meet fellow attendees, exhibitors and catch up with friends while enjoying a box lunch.
Price: $10
• Learning Labs • Special Session: AEDO Workshop |
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2:00 – 3:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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3:45 – 5:15 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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5:15 – 6:30 pm | Networking Social Hour in Exhibit Hall |
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6:30 - 9:00 pm | Recognition Dinner ($)
Join in honoring those who have contributed to making the profession what it is today. Honors to be conferred include:
• Lifetime Achievement Award in honor of Edward DeLuca
• Fellow Members (FM) and Honorary Lifetime Members (HLM)
• Leadership Award for Public Service
• New Economic Developer of the Year Award
• Citizen Leadership Award and
• Chairman's Award for Excellence in Economic Development
Price: $100
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Tuesday, September 28 |
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7:00 am - 5:00 pm | Registration |
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7:00 - 8:00 am | Specialized Development Seminar: Preparing for the CEcD Exam Workshop |
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7:30 am - 12:15 pm | Exhibit Hall Open |
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7:30 - 8:30 am | • Learning Lab
• Special Session |
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8:45 - 10:15 am | General Session |
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10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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12:15 - 2:00 pm | Keynote Luncheon |
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2:15 - 3:45 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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3:45 – 5:45 pm | Excellence in Economic Development Awards Ceremony |
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4:00 - 5:30 pm | Concurrent Sessions |
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6:30 - 8:00 pm | Networking Reception |
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Wednesday, September 29 |
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8:00 - 9:00 am | Networking Breakfast |
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9:00 - 10:45 am | General Session |
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11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Site Consultants Forum |
Program subject to change
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