Join us for an insightful morning at the 2025, 3rd Annual Mid-Summer Symposium, sponsored by OneNKY Alliance. Hear Janet Harrah, Senior Director of the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD), present the latest research findings within the context of the Community Road Map initiative. Discover how strategic, data-driven analysis is identifying key industry clusters essential for Northern Kentucky's regional growth.
Following Janet’s keynote, a panel of community leaders will discuss actionable next steps and explore how critical factors—including the development of a capital strategy and addressing contributing factors like education, housing, talent, and infrastructure—can drive sustainable growth and prosperity throughout our region.
Be part of this important conversation as we collectively develop a clear and actionable road map for a thriving and interconnected Northern Kentucky.
Date: July 17, 2025
Time: 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: NKU Student Union, Room 107BC
7:45 a.m. – Doors open and registration
8:00 a.m. – Welcome remarks, Cady Short-Thompson, President, NKU
8:15 a.m. – Corridor of Commerce: Cluster Identification (Janet Harrah)
9:15 a.m. – Community Panel Discussion Moderated by Karen Finan, President & CEO, OneNKY Alliance
3 panelists (TBD)
9:55 a.m. – Closing remarks (TBD)
10:00 a.m. – Adjourn
Janet Harrah
Senior DirectorThe Center for Economic Analysis & Development's 2025 Mid-Summer Symposium is proudly sponsored by OneNKY Alliance.