As Ohio continues to attract major capital investment, including data centers and advanced manufacturing, the regions winning these deals are the ones proactively planning for energy demand and load growth. American Electric Power’s Ohio Power Co. anticipates demand to nearly triple over the next decade, shifting energy availability from a background utility concern to a primary, non-negotiable factor in site selection. 

Join economic developers, chamber executives, and their board members for a panel discussion on how energy readiness and transparent planning can provide a competitive edge for your community. 

Speakers:

• Matt Gilroy, Executive Director, Findlay Hancock County Economic Development

• Cameron Garcyzk, Executive Director, GROW Licking County Community Improvement Corporation

• Nathan Strum, Economic Development and Community Planning Lead, HDR, Inc.

• Peggy Emerson, President/CEO, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce (opening remarks)

• Moderator: Logan O’Neill, Midwest Regional Director, CICE