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Community Engagement Strategies

Community Engagement Strategies for Economic Development 

Friday, October 30, 2026

10:30 - 11:30 AM

In partnership between the Ohio Economic Development Association and MurphyEpson 

Economic developers need to be ready for and get ahead of questions surrounding projects and their hot topics like data centers, renewable energy, rezoning, affordable housing, and more.

Today, opposition is organized, trust is low, and the stakes are high. MurphyEpson’s communications and engagement professionals work with public, private and nonprofit clients to bring communities along every day.

Please join us for a practical dialogue on community engagement strategies for economic development on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:30am. 

This webinar will help you:

  • -           Anticipate tough questions

  • -           Engage residents and community organizations

  • -           Prepare partners and elected officials

  • -           Build a communications strategy

  • -           Work with the media

  • -           Address misinformation

  • -           Build trust before opposition gains momentum

Learn more: https://oeda.wildapricot.org/event-6846705

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