"How Can Hudson Compete?" will be the topic presented by Tom Waltermire, president and CEO of Team Northeast Ohio, at the 2008 annual meeting of the Hudson Economic Development Corp. May 15.
The event, at The Country Club of Hudson, will begin with a cocktail and networking reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program.
Waltermire joined Team NEO, the 16-county region's marketing and business attraction organization, in 2006 following a 31-year career with major Northeast Ohio corporations BFGoodrich, The Geon Co. and PolyOne Corp. He serves on Ohio's Third Frontier advisory board. He also is senior advisor to investment banking firm Brown, Gibbons and Lang.
HEDC will present the first-ever Hudson Economic Development Advocate of the Year Award to an individual, group or organization that has made an impact on economic development in Hudson in 2007.
Nominations are being accepted. Nominations of no more than 75 words should be submitted to Bill Wooldredge (wdwooldred@roadrunner.com or 100 College St.) no later than May 5.
The meeting is open to the public. Reservations by May 10 are required and can be made by calling Mike Dostal at 330-463-0216. A reservation form can be downloaded from www.hudsonedc.com. The form and checks made payable to HEDC can be mailed to: HEDC, PO Box 573, Hudson 44236.