Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! This year, Ohio commemorates each month with a special theme to highlight our state’s history and significance. This month is “Ohio Works: Innovation and Industry.”

Speakers will discuss the importance and impact of regional innovators who contributed to the growth of southern Ohio. There will be a business resource expo, and the Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce will host Business After Hours at the Kricker Hub immediately following from 5 pm - 7 pm.

Speaker Sessions Include:

3:00 p.m. — Regional Innovation: Past, Present & Future
Dr. Andrew Feight

3:30 p.m. — The A-Plant Session
A discussion on the history and future of the U.S. Department of Energy Portsmouth Site, formerly known as the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant.

4:00 p.m. — SSU Supportive Measures for Industry & Innovation: Growing Soy-based Products
Presented by Airable Labs

4:30 p.m. — National Science Foundation EPIIC Grant Kickoff 
ComPEET: Combining Partnerships and Entrepreneurship for Emerging Technologies
Featuring Shawnee State University in collaboration with the University of Michigan–Flint, SUNY New Paltz, and Colorado State University Pueblo.

The Business Resources Expo will feature regional organizations offering support, tools, and connections for startups, entrepreneurs, and established businesses.