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SUMMARY:"Conversations & Coffee" Small Group Discussion on Electric Aggrega
 tion and Economic Development
LOCATION:90 E. Wilson Bridge Road\, Suite 100 Worthington OH 43085
DESCRIPTION:Join other Chamber members on Thursday\, Nov. 1\, from 8 a.m. t
 o 9 a.m.\, for a Conversations & Coffee discussion exploring the City of W
 orthington’s proposed electric aggregation program and updates on econom
 ic development issues. Overview of electric aggregation: On Nov. 6\, Worth
 ington voters will decide whether to give the City authority to pool the c
 ommunity's buying power with the goal of lowering household electric bills
  and increasing renewable (green) energy usage. If approved by voters\, th
 e City could negotiate a bulk price on behalf of its residents and small b
 usinesses for purchasing electricity. The City is working with energy advi
 sor Energy Alliances on the process. If approved by voters\, Energy Allian
 ces will manage the certification process through the Public Utilities Com
 mission of Ohio\, seek competitive bids for City Council to consider\, and
  implement the program. The discussion leader for this session will be Ric
 h Surace\, chief operating officer of Energy Alliances\, which currently m
 anages aggregation programs for more than 35 cities\, townships and villag
 es in the state of Ohio. City Manager Matt Greeson will introduce Rich Sur
 ace and will be available to help answer questions. Economic development u
 pdates: Worthington's economic development manager\, David McCorkle\, and 
 city planning director\, Lee Brown\, will lead a discussion on current dev
 elopment projects and new businesses in the Worthington area. You may emai
 l questions in advance to connect@worthingtonchamber.org or ask them durin
 g the conversation. Coffee and light breakfast refreshments will be availa
 ble. Please register to attend this free event. You may register online (c
 lick REGISTER and follow the prompts) or by calling 614-888-3040.\n\nhttps
 ://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/63380
URL:https://www.worthingtonchamber.org/events/63380
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