OEDA seeks host communities for its Annual Summit

Nov 12, 2024 | News

For Immediate Release

OEDA seeks host communities for its Annual Summit

For the first time, location proposals sought for 400+ attendee conference

 

This QR Code goes to the Summit Host Committee Interest Form

COLUMBUS, OHIO – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 – Today, the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) announced that is accepting location proposals for its Annual Summit for the next two years. Interested communities and regions should complete the host committee interest form by December 9, 2024. The form can be found at surveymonkey.com/r/OEDASummit25 or using the QR Code below.

The Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA), and its predecessor organization the Ohio Development Association (ODA), have been continuously holding an annual conference for Ohio’s economic development professionals and stakeholders since 1980.

Traditionally, the conference was held in central Ohio, but for the first time this year, the organization held the Summit in Toledo at the Glass City Center. The event was highly successful – with the largest attendance (430+ registrants), highest sponsorships, and high attendee satisfaction (4.1 on a 5.0 scale). Following the event, 93% of participants were in support of rotating the Summit around the state.

“This year’s Summit in Toledo demonstrated the strength of Ohio’s regions and the energy our host communities bring to the event,” said David Zak, President & CEO of OEDA. “Rotating the Summit location gives us the opportunity to showcase the diversity and economic potential across the state while making the event more accessible to our members in different regions. We’re excited to see which communities will step forward with creative proposals for our next Summit destinations.”

In response to attendee feedback, OEDA developed a selection process modeled off the International Economic Development Council, which is currently seeking indications of interest for its 2026 national conference. Next year’s IEDC conference will be held in Detroit.

OEDA hopes to select and announce the winning proposals before the end of the calendar year.

The 2024 Annual Summit in Toledo had a record 430 registrants and record sponsorship

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  • Media Contact: David Zak, President/CEO, dzak@ohioeda.com, 419.912.1150.
  • Photos from last year’s Summit are available – View Here.
  • Downloadable pdf of Press Release – View Here.

About the Ohio Economic Development Association

Established in 2005, the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) is one of the leading state economic development associations in the country, with more than 650 members from Ohio’s local, regional, and state economic development organizations and partners. Its mission is to advance the practice of economic development to foster growth, prosperity, and opportunities for all residents of the State of Ohio. It fulfills this mission by helping to expand the knowledge, network, and influence of its members through premier programs like the Ohio Economic Development Institute and events like the OEDA Summit. Learn more at ohioeda.com.