The first Center for Appalachian Innovation symposium will be held on February 26, 2026 on the Marietta College Campus.
The Future of Appalachian Ohio’s Timber Industry
Featuring Keynote Speaker, Jenna Reese
Executive Director of the Ohio Forestry Association
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SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM
9:00-9:45 a.m. Registration/Continental Breakfast | McKinney Building
10:00-10:45 a.m. Welcome and Keynote Speaker, Jenna Reese, Executive Director of the Ohio Forestry Association | McDonough Auditorium
11:00-11:45 a.m. Session 1: State of the Appalachian Ohio Timber Economy | McDonough Auditorium
12:00-12:45 p.m. Lunch | Andrews Hall, Great Room
1:00-1:45 p.m. Session 2: Emerging Markets for Timber | Andrews Hall, Great Room
2:00-2:45 p.m. Session 3: Defining and Executing on Development Opportunities | Andrews Hall, Great Room
3:00-3:45 p.m. Session 4: Public-Private Partnerships | Andrews Hall, Great Room
4:00-4:30 p.m. Recap/Closing Remarks | Andrews Hall, Great Room
The Center for Appalachian Innovation at Marietta College will support our region through research, opportunities for engagement, and outreach. It will establish Marietta College as a thought leader in the region, a partner in innovation, and a driver of economic growth.
RESEARCH
The Center will sponsor faculty and student research in collaboration with industry and local government to investigate and identify solutions to systemic regional challenges.
CONVENE
The Center will bring together leaders from business and government for symposia to focus innovative solutions and highlight opportunities available to the region.
SUPPORT
The Center will provide capacity building support to local and regional governments and small business to help them better serve their constituents and seek opportunities for growth and funding.
Together, we grow and thrive.
Join us in the heart of Appalachian Ohio as we develop and grow a Center designed to collaboratively promote and develop the region.
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Contact the Center for Appalachian Innovation: Appalachian.Innovation@marietta.edu
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