Economic Development "Conversations & Coffee" Small Group Discussion

Please join us Thursday morning, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber office for our Economic Development “Coffee and Conversations” small group discussion.

The informal group meets periodically to learn more about current events and development projects in the Worthington area. Worthington’s economic development manager, David McCorkle, and director of planning and building, Lee Brown, will offer updates on economic development projects in the area and respond to attendees’ questions. You may email questions in advance or ask them during the discussion.

Following our monthly discussion about current projects, city government updates and related issues, our group will hear an information presentation about the U.S. Census.

The 2020 census is of significant importance to our Chamber businesses.  In addition to primarily determining our representation in Congress, the data obtained from the 2020 Census can assist Chamber members with important business decisions.  For example, census data can assist in projections of growth or decline, therefore informing decisions on locating or relocating operations.  Census data can enhance hiring practices by identifying where potential employees are located. The data can also provide information on a company’s customer base, including income, household size and homeownership status.   
 
Last but not least, 2020 Census data will primarily determine how more than $675 billion in federal monies are distributed annually to states, counties, municipalities and local businesses in the form of grants and programs for local schools, hospitals, emergency services, transportation, housing and a host of other vital services that sustain and enhance the community, and by extension, the business environment.  

Our speaker for this session will be Mark Boyd, Partnership Specialist, Philadelphia Regional Census Center, U.S. Census Bureau

The Chamber office is located at 90 E. Wilson Bridge Road, Suite 100, Worthington (on the east side of the AAA Ohio Auto Club building). Parking is available in the adjacent lot. Look for a directional sign with the Chamber logo and enter through the  double doors at the east.

Please reply by email to kathryn@worthingtonchamber.org if you are able to attend, or click REGISTER on this website calendar page and follow the prompts; click "submit" when information is complete.

For more information, call the Chamber at 614-888-3040.