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The Akron Beacon Journal and Ohio.monster.com
present
FUELING OHIO’S NEW JOB GROWTH

Wed, June 23, 2010
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Goodyear Auditorium
170 University Avenue
Akron, OH
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The economic turmoil of the last three years has dramatically changed the face of Ohio’s business landscape. Many of the traditional manufacturing and machining companies and the jobs they offered have ceased to exist. At the same time, the Ohio labor force is transitioning to become more educated and better equipped to fuel the demands of the future. Three leading industries in Ohio’s growth potential include: biomedical sciences, advanced energy, and polymers and coatings.

Please join us for this exciting half-day symposium to learn how your company can benefit from the next phase of job creation in Ohio.

Moderator, Deborah Cummings, Asst. Director of Technology and Innovation Division, Ohio Department of Development, will lead a panel discussion with representatives from Ohio Polymer Strategy Council, NorTech, JumpStart Ventures,Sherwin-Williams, BioEnterprise, First Energy and other key companies in northeast Ohio.

Through a lively questionand-answer format, they will share their insight on innovation,global commerce and the new skills needed for a new economy. You will learn what you need to do to attract talent and expand your business in these developing industries.

Secure your space BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16th by contacting Yolanda Rhynes at 330-996-3361 or yrhynes@thebeaconjournal.com Seating is limited. First come, first served.

On June 11, NEOtropolis, a weekly program that explores business and the economy in Northeast Ohio, will feature NorTech and take a closer look at two industries the organization is working actively to develop - advanced energy and flexible electronics.

The show, titled “Industry Clusters Hold Promise” will air at 8:30pm on Western Reserve PBS channels 45 WNEO or 49 WEAO (depending on your cable provider).  If you miss the initial airing of this program, you can still view it online at www.neotropolis.org.

Companies featured on the program include AlphaMicron and Quasar Energy Group, with commentary from NorTech, Kent Displays, and Crain’s Cleveland Business.

NEOtropolis is a production of Western Reserve Public Media. Funding for NEOtropolis has been provided by The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, Kent State University, KeyBank Foundation, Key Private Bank, MAGNET, Dominion, JumpStart, Inc., The Raymond John Wean Foundation, and Youngstown Business Incubator. www.neotropolis.org