Economic Development 411 (ED411)
Bringing together individuals and companies from across the 11-county Columbus Region.
Save the date for 2025!
December 5, 2025
Thank you for making ED411 2024 a success!
Navigate the changing economic landscape.
Economic development is constantly evolving. Keeping up with the latest challenges and opportunities is essential for staying relevant and effective.
ED411 is where ideas flourish and partnerships grow.
Renowned keynote speakers
Hear from Kevin Kelley and Peter Goodman, who will reshape you outlook on the Region’s future and your role in it.
Expert-led breakouts
Learn from the best in the field during sessions that range from tackling current challenges to exploring future opportunities.
Inspired Connections
Network with your peers, make new connections, and engage with influential leaders.
Why does Economic Development Matter in the Columbus Region?
It fosters new job opportunities
Allowing our residents to have a stable income or career advancement, ultimately enhancing their quality of life.
It increases tax revenue
Allowing for vital investments in essential services such as education, infrastructure, and public safety – that benefit all citizens.
It develops a diversified economy
While also fostering greater innovation and competition, empowering the Columbus Region to be more resilient to economic headwinds as they come.
It creates a vibrant economy
A vibrant economy boosts property values, attracts skilled workers, and encourages cultural and recreational activities, making the Columbus Region a more attractive place to live, work, and raise a family.
“It’s powerful to see peers, elected officials, civic leaders, and business leaders come together to share a collective vision for the future of the Columbus Region. Events like ED411 strengthen our profession and our communities.”
Jenna Goehring / President of MODE, Economic Development Administration for the City of Dublin
The event is recognized by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) as a professional development event that counts towards the recertifications of Certified Economic Developers (CEcD).
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