Kent State Hosting Forum on Intergovernmental Collaboration Opportunities

As the proposals continue to roll in for the second round of EfficientGovNow, we are excited to see Northeast Ohio governments find creative, yet simple ways to collaborate efficiently and reduce spending in the process.

To continue the regional discussion around government collaboration and efficiency, Kent State University will be hosting a forum to understand intergovernmental collaboration opportunities for the future of Northeast Ohio. The forum will be held this Wednesday, February 10, from 3:30 pm-6:30 pm at Moulton Hall on the Kent State Main Campus. Speakers will include:

• Daniel Smith, Economid Development Director of Kent on economic acievement through mutually beneficial collaborations 
• Sean Phillips, GIS Coordinator at the Stark County Regional Planning Commission will discuss Stark County's Storm Water Conveyance Collaboration, a finalist project during the first round of EfficientGovNow last summer. 
• Brad Whitehead, president of the Fund for Our Economic Future, will discuss opportunities for funding through the second round of EfficientGovNow