Center for Regional Development

We want to thank everyone who took the time to join us last week for our State of the Region Conference here at Bowling Green State University. We had an immensely successful event this year. We are grateful to all of our speakers for joining the conversation, and we are grateful to our sponsors for supporting us. Looking forward to another successful year in shaping the future of Ohio's workforce.

Two weeks away! Join our discussion on shaping the future of Ohio's workforce where we talk with students and employers alike. Our speaker lineup includes Dr. Dieudonné Baributsa from Purdue University, President Rodney K. Rogers of BGSU, and a myriad of other professionals around the region. Registration closes March 19.

https://forms.bgsu.edu/260115198107856

Our team attended the Bowling Green State of the City Address this morning. Thank you to Mayor Aspacher and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce for hosting! City of Bowling Green, Ohio

Our community health team is excited to join partners at United Way’s 211 Community Learning Lab today! Connecting folks to resources is a vital part of community health improvement plans (CHIPs) across our region.

The 24th annual State of the Region Conference is happening March 26th from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Join us back at the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Lenhart Grand Ballroom here on campus to hear about how education and employer collaboration is powering the vitality of Ohio’s economy, shaping its’ next generation of talent.

Register for free here: https://forms.bgsu.edu/260115198107856

In partnership with Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development, we've launched a new community survey to learn how residents engage with the city and how the city can improve opportunities for public participation.

Share your thoughts: toledo.oh.gov/engagement-survey

We are excited to see the newest Ohio State Health Assessment released, and to see our newest Public Health Project Manager Dr. Stephanie Villella recognized for her contributions on the Community Engagement Workgroup!
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/odh.ohio.gov/SHA/2023/2023-state-health-assessment.pdf

In an effort to discover how Ohio libraries are responding to the Science of Reading, Library SPARK invites you to participate in a state-wide survey open from Sept. 8- Dec 8. Regardless of your role, institution, or experience with the Science of Reading, Library SPARK wants to hear from you.

Library SPARK is an ILEAD 2025 project made possible by the State Library of Ohio and OhioNet, with federal funds from the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Questions or comments? Contact us at [email protected].

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHLySprgZlKU1y8y35_4j08jyjkwQ68ab2gr7rrZXtqIfcSw/viewform

Introducing WorkLink!

They’re studying how transit can better support workers and job access in Wood County. Whether you drive or use transit, your input will help guide future improvements.

Share your experience : bit.ly/WoodCountyWorkLinkSurvey

🚍🚶‍♀️🚗

We are greatly proud of our Graduate Assistant Brenna Reynolds for being awarded the Public Service Scholarship from the Ohio Conference of Community Development Foundation! She is grateful to get to play a small part in making our communities more just, equitable, and responsive to the people we serve.