Invest in the Midwest:

We Make the Things that Power the World

As chair of the MGA, Ohio Governor Ted Strickland is hosting a focused meeting of Midwestern policy leaders to embark on a discussion on how to improve the investment climate in the Midwest. With world-class universities and colleges, an able workforce with a strong work-ethic and an extensive manufacturing infrastructure, it is imperative that the Midwest has sufficient financing available for new businesses to prosper and existing businesses to retool in the new energy economy. Meeting attendees will get to hear and interact with various Midwestern leaders including investors and representatives from state governments, foundations and universities. We hope this event will begin an important discussion in the Midwest.

September 21 is open to the public.  Please register using the link on the right. Highlights of this day include remarks from Gov. Strickland, followed by interactive panel discussions. A networking reception in the Ohio Statehouse Rotunda concludes the day’s activities.

September 22 is an intimate invitation-only working meeting. Along with member of the investment advisory group, invited guests will break out into small groups to discuss topics pertinent to the creation of the Midwestern Investment Platform for the New Energy Economy. This document will outline steps the region can take to bolster the investment climate in the Midwest for the new energy economy. Observers are welcome.

There is a hotel block set up at the Hilton Double Tree at a rate of $115.00 per night. The hotel is directly behind the Riffe Center, where most of the event will take place. Please use the link at the right to take advantage of this price. The hotel room block will close on Sept. 6, 2010.