Events & Job Opportunities
Events
MODE Programs:
Next MODE Program Lunch:
Urban Redevelopment: The Birth of the Short North Arts District
How did the Short North convert from an area once known for dilapidated buildings, crime, drugs and prostitution to become the busy arts district that it is today? Join us at Sherrie Gallerie, one of the district's 16 art galleries, to learn how the Short North Arts District was developed, and plan to stay for the Short North walking tour!
Date: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Time: 11:30 - 1:00, Regular Program
1:15 - 2:30, MODE Gallery Hop
Location: Sherrie Gallerie, 694 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Please confirm your attendance with Ruth Yorston no later than Monday, November 16.
2010 IEDC Annual Conference
New Paradigms: The Practice of Economic Development in a Changed Landscape
The Columbus Region is hosting the International Economic Development Council's 2010 Annual Conference. Opportunities are available to sponsor this event and to assist with planning its programs, workshops, and special events. Contact Eric Phillips for more informattion. We welcome and encourage your participation to ensure the 2010 IEDC Conference in Central Ohio is the best yet!
September 26 - 29, 2010
Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street,
Columbus, Ohio, USA 4321
Information and Forms:
- Conference White Paper
- Host / Sponsorship Packet
- Call for Articles: Economic Development Journal - Articles due November 20, 2009!
- Request for Session Proposals - Submission deadline is December 4, 2009!
Educational Opportunities
IEDC Webinars
Business Retention and Expansion Surveys in an Economic Downturn
Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm EST
Cost: $85 for IEDC members, $125 for Non-members
Registration deadline: Friday, November 13, 2009
Login instructions: Emailed to participants on Monday, November 16, 2009
Jobs
If you would like to post an economic-development-related job opening that is located in the Columbus Region contact Ruth Yorston.
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Latest News
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Ohio Wins Site Selection Magazine's Governor's Cup Award for 2009
Upcoming Events
March 23, 2010; 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Hosting an Effective Internship - Webinar Part 2
Friday, March 26, 2010; 7:30 a.m.
Member Orientation: What's in it for me?
March 26, 2010; 9 a.m. - noon
Logistics Industry Job & Internship Fair
Latest Press Releases
Economic Future Topic of Columbus Chamber Annual Meeting
February 24, 2010
Columbus Chamber Reports Fourth Quarter Employment Decrease
February 19, 2010
Columbus Chamber to Offer Internship Workshops for Employers
February 11, 2010
