Eggs & Issues Breakfast Focusing on JobsOhio

The Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Worthington invite you to a speaker series that focuses our collaborative attention to exceptional learning opportunities for the business community.

The Eggs & Issues breakfast series provides thoughtful discussion on development affairs in Worthington, our state and region. The events feature respected subject matter experts in economic development, community development, urban planning and related matters.

The series continues on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. at J. Liu Restaurant & Bar. A buffet breakfast will be served. Check-in and networking will begin at 7 a.m., and the program will begin at 7:30 a.m.

About our Program:

Our topic: JobsOhio

Learn more about the organization that helps businesses across the state and across the globe appreciate "Why Ohio?"

JobsOhio is a private non-profit corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion efforts. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio.

In partnership with our state and local partners, JobsOhio has redefined economic development and epitomizes a model that others are trying to emulate nationally and globally.

Created in February 2011, JobsOhio has a unique private-sector model with stable funding that has served as an example for other economic development organizations across the country. The organization's board of directors comprises CEOs from the top industries in Ohio, and the executive team, with a combined 200-plus years of experience, represents experts in Ohio’s nine key industries and five cross-sectors.

Our keynote speaker:  J.P. Nauseef

J.P. Nauseef is the president and chief investment officer of JobsOhio, where he leads a dedicated team responsible for business attraction, retention and expansion efforts across the state.  He has 30 years of diverse, executive-level experience in private, public and non-profit sectors, with a primary focus on leveraging technology and innovation.

Prior to joining JobsOhio, J.P. was chairman and co-founder of Krush Media Group, a digital media and data company. Previously, J.P. was president and CEO of the Dayton Development Coalition, one of JobsOhio’s regional partner organizations.

He is a former U.S. Air Force officer, and has received numerous awards for his professional and civic contributions, including the Air Force Distinguished Public Service Award. He continues to be a strong supporter of veterans and military families.

J.P. graduated from the University of Dayton with a bachelor of science degree in management information systems. He later earned a master of science degree in systems management from the University of Southern California. J.P. is married and has four sons.

Registration for the event is required by 4 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30. Please use the REGISTER link below or at top right, follow the prompts, then click SUBMIT. You will receive a confirming email once you are successfully registered.  To register by phone, please call the Chamber at (614) 888-3040.

The Eggs & Issues series is presented with the support of the City of Worthington, Worthington Industries, and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield/Shawan-Marquis Agency.  Interested in additional conversations about local economic development issues? See the Chamber calendar for announcements of informal "Conversations & Coffee" discussions, held on first Thursdays in months when there is no scheduled Eggs & Issues breakfast.