What drives regional development? What attracts businesses and talent? Join us for this interactive panel discussion to learn about how our region stacks up, what’s on the horizon, and what makes downtown Cincinnati a destination to live, work and play.

Our Speakers:

Kim Kern
Managing Director & CEO
The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati

Kim is a native Cincinnatian and graduate of the Cincinnati Country Day School (’87) and Vanderbilt University (’91). With 22 years in non-profit executive leadership roles, Kim assumed the role of Managing Director of the Children’s Theatre (TCT) in 2013, and then the combined role of Managing Director & CEO in 2015.  Under Kim’s leadership, TCT’s staff and budget have doubled and, in just two seasons, MainStage attendance increased from 82,000 to over 100,000. In 2015, TCT completed renovation of their facility on Red Bank Road with eight, state-of-the-art studio spaces for their academy in addition to offices, a costume shop, MainStage rehearsal space, and a small theater. Kim now leads the $51M project to purchase and “reimagine” the Emery Theater as TCT’s new MainStage home.

Taylor Vogt
Developer
Model Group

Taylor Vogt joined the Model Group in 2021 – Taylor is deeply passionate about creating thriving places for and with people, a key component of Model Group’s mission to Positively Transform Communities.  As Developer, she is involved in all aspects of the real estate development process, from navigating complex funding sources to project management and stabilization.  She supports the advancement of new business lines and the evaluation of additional markets and growth opportunities.  Taylor is currently managing the $80 million redevelopment of The Historic Mercantile Building, the mixed-use residential conversion of two former office towers in Cincinnati’s urban core.  Prior to joining Model, Taylor served on the commercial development team at The Port, where she oversaw numerous remediation, demolition, historic stabilization, and renovation projects throughout Cincinnati and Hamilton County.  Taylor also previously served as Senior Planner and Development Officer for Colerain Township, OH.  Her experience in the public realm enables her to effectively facilitate public-private partnerships and projects. Mrs. Vogt holds a BS in City and Regional Planning from The Ohio State University. Outside of the office, Taylor serves as an advisor to the Village of St. Bernard’s Community Improvement Corporation Board.

Erin Mignano
Vice President & General Manager
Turner Construction

Erin Mignano is the Vice President and General Manager of the Turner’s local office, which covers the greater Cincinnati region and Kentucky. After graduating from The George Washington University with a major in Mechanical Engineering in 2005, Erin joined Turner Construction and has held a variety of assignments and positions in the delivery of the company’s work. The majority of her career has been spent in the field on projects before moving into leadership roles within Turner. Under Erin’s leadership, Turner has expanded its resume with award winning projects in Hospitality, Education, Healthcare, and Commercial Interiors. In 2023, Erin transferred from Turner’s Mid-Atlantic office to the Cincinnati office to take on her current role as the business leader for the greater Cincinnati region and Kentucky. Erin is actively involved in Turner’s community engagement as well as local non-profit and industry organization boards in Cincinnati. 

Moderator:

Jamie Smith
Publisher/Market President
Cincinnati Business Courier

Jamie currently is the Publisher/Market President of the Cincinnati Business Courier and has held that position since February 2011. He was previously Director of Advertising with the Courier since 2003.  Jamie has over 35 years of media experience. After graduating from the University of Kentucky with a degree in marketing he was an account executive for The Recorder Newspapers of Northern Kentucky and spent 11 years in sales management with The Cincinnati Enquirer.  Jamie serves on the board of directors for the Cincinnati’s Flying Pig Marathon serving on the executive board.  He also sits on the Board of Directors for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and sits on the board of advisors for the Redi Cincinnati.

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CPSM CEU
1 credit hour

Agenda
11:30 am: Registration & Networking

12:00 - 1:00 pm: Lunch & Program

For any questions on this program or registration, please contact Melanie Cannonr at [email protected].

Online registration closes at 5 pm on Jan. 24.