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Don’t miss the 2013 Summit on Sustainability & the Environment presented by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC), taking place Tuesday, October 8 from 8am–4:30pm at COSI in Columbus, Ohio. The Summit is MORPC's signature environmental conference, bringing hundreds of community leaders together to explore and share sustainable solutions.

The Summit theme, Building Resiliency for a Climate of Change, will explore ways to use adaptive management practices to build regional economic competitiveness and minimize climate-related impacts on public health, natural resources and infrastructure. 

Extreme weather events are increasingly threatening effective management of water supplies and infrastructure. The Summit lunchtime program includes a panel of experts delving into the important issue of climate change and the value of preparing for the impacts on our communities. The discussion will be moderated by NBC4 Meteorologist Ben Gelber and includes:

• Kevin Reardon, Emergency Services Director for the Central-Southeast Ohio Region of the American Red Cross 
• Ram Sastry, Director of Distribution Research & Technology at American Electric Power 
• Dan Mushalko, General Manager, Operations & Program Director, WCBE-FM and host of “The Amazing Science Emporium”

The Summit also includes three concurrent breakout sessions with tracks focused on local government, business and community. 

Tickets:
Each ticket includes a full day of programming and meals. Early Bird tickets are $75 plus service fees through September 13 at midnight. After that, the price rises to $85 plus service fees.

Invoicing:
To pay by invoice click "Show other payment options" below the green "Order Now" button, and then click "Pay Offline". The email confirmation sent after registration will serve as your invoice. Please make checks payable to Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission and mail to 111 Liberty Street, Ste. 100, Columbus, OH 43215.

Cancellation & Refunds:
No refunds will be processed after September 30 at midnight. After this time, ticket purchases are not refundable, but you may designate a substitute guest by contacting Garth Weithman at gweithman@morpc.org.

Sponsorships:
Each year, the Summit is made possible by the generous support of sponsors. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To inquire about sponsorship opportunities, email Brandi Whetstone at bwhetstone@morpc.org.

The 2013 Summit is presented by: 

Lunch Sponsor:

Exhibit Hall & Networking Sponsor:

Video Sponsor:
Brown and Caldwell

Media Sponsor:
WCBE 90.5FM

Table Sponsors:
COTA
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
Momentive Specialty Chemicals
Mount Carmel Health System (2013 OHA John Chapman Award recipient)
Resource 100, Ltd.
RideSolutions
SWACO
The Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture, City and Regional Planning Section

Breakout Session Sponsors:
Burgess & Niple
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Honeywell International, Inc.
MurphyEpson/Engage
Ohio Mulch
The Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources
White Castle
Zwing Group