The NKY Chamber will host its first Inclusive Impact Breakfast: A Discussion on Regional Competitiveness on Friday, Feb. 7, from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The event will take place at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center located at 3861 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger.
Attendees can look forward to valuable networking opportunities and a panel discussion with business, civic, and education leaders. This event will highlight the critical role of inclusion in attracting and retaining talent, driving investment, and ensuring the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region remains competitive in the global economy.
Mayor Aftab Pureval, City of Cincinnati, and Mayor Ron Washington, City of Covington, will open the event with a discussion on community competitiveness, exploring what sets Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati apart from other cities and communities.
Tim Elsbrock, Regional President of Fifth Third Bank of Cincinnati, will moderate the conversation, which will highlight how collaborative efforts among all community stakeholders contribute to promoting a strong, vibrant and welcoming destination for attracting businesses and talent, which in turn, drives sustained economic growth and regional success.
Kristen Smitherman-Voltaire, Community & Citizenship Director for Turner Construction Company, will moderate the panel. Scheduled panelists include:
• Lee Crume, President & CEO, BE NKY Growth Partnership
• Julie Kirkpatrick, CDME, President & CEO, meetNKY Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, President, Northern Kentucky University.
“The Inclusive Impact Breakfast is a prime opportunity for business community leaders to discuss how inclusion can drive the region forward and keep us competitive with regard to the global economy,” said Brent Cooper, President and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
“By promoting collaboration and highlighting the importance of inclusion, we can attract top talent, strengthen our economy, and ensure Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati remain a leader in innovation and growth.”
Registration, breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. with a welcome and featured speakers at 8 a.m. followed by the panel discussion.
Advance registration is required and is $30 for Chamber members, $40 for future members, $25 for NKYP and free with the NKYP Event Pass.
To register for the event, please visit NKYChamber.com/eventsNKY Chamber.