To further GROW Licking County's mission to foster economic growth and development across the county, GROW Licking County Community Improvement Corporation continues to promote dialogue amongst our local stakeholders through our 2nd Annual ED-101 Connect.  GROW Licking County's ED-101 Connect is where community leaders and economic development experts will conduct in-depth presentations to expand the community's understanding of what economic development is and its critical role in preparing for the future. 

Featuring speakers from the Ohio Department of Transportation, the Montrose Group, Central Ohio Technical College, C-TEC of Licking County, & Denison University -- this year's edition will highlight the role of infrastructure in economic development, a panel discussion on workforce development efforts in Licking County, and innovative measures under development by the Ohio Department of Transportation in Licking County (and beyond).  

This year's event is scheduled for Wednesday, June 21st at Slayter Hall on the campus of Denison University.

Our schedule will include:

                          - Registration and a Light Dinner starting at 6:30 PM

                          - Presentations begin at 7 PM

                               - These will include:

                                       -A workforce panel featuring Central Ohio Technical College, C-TEC of

                                        Licking County, & Denison University

                                       -The role of infrastructure in economic development

                                       -ODOT innovations and strategies to promote economic development

                          - Presentations end around 8:30 PM