NEO Rising: Celebrating Today. Building Tomorrow.
Featuring Keynote Speaker Governor Mike DeWine
Celebrate Northeast Ohio’s Economic Development Achievements
In 2018, the regional economic development partners across the 18 counties of Northeast Ohio worked together to advance our region’s economy. It’s time to celebrate! On May 2nd, we will honor economic development professionals with Team NEO’s annual event.
May 2 from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Embassy Suites – Independence
We will also recognize three individuals who have advanced the region’s strategy as Team NEO Regional Economic Development Champions:
- Business Leader | Tracey Nichols, Director of Financial Services, Project Management Consultants LLC
- Economic Development Leader | Patrick Kelly, Director, Economic Development, FirstEnergy
- Community Leader | Jay Gershen, D.D.S., PhD., President, Northeast Ohio Medical University
OEDA Quarterly Report – Q2 2025
April 1 – June 30, 2025 From Expansion to Execution: OEDA’s Q2 2025 in Review OEDA’s second quarter was marked by continued momentum across our strategic pillars—membership, programming, partnerships, and advocacy. With a growing and increasingly engaged network, a...
OEDA Congratulates Graduates of the 2025 Ohio Basic Economic Development Course
OEDA Congratulates Graduates of the 2025 Ohio Basic Economic Development Course DUBLIN, OH – The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) proudly congratulates the more than 85 participants who successfully completed the 2025 Ohio Basic Economic Development Course...
OEDA Begins Strategic Planning Amid Record Growth + Program Expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RFP now open for OEDA’s next strategic plan; proposals due July 1, 2025 COLUMBUS, OH; Tuesday, June 3, 2025 — The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop a new strategic plan, its first...