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Strategic Planning Retreat at the Courtyard Marriott Columbus Easton

  • Courtyard by Marriott Easton 3900 Morse Crossing Columbus, OH, 43219 United States (map)

Day 1-Friday, April 12, 2024; 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

 3–7 pm, Check in at the Courtyard Marriott Easton

3900 Morse Crossing, Columbus, OH 43219. Free parking in the hotel lot.

(614) 416-8000

7–8:30 pm, Dinner

Reservations at the Refectory Restaurant (Private Room)

1092 Bethel Rd, Columbus, OH 43220

Carpool from hotel, drive separately, or Uber

*Please email Laine with any special dietary needs.

The ZMA is providing dinner (prix fixe) and beverages. Cash bar available.

  1. Casual Networking

  2. Welcome, thank you, and what will we be doing in the next two days?

Guest Speakers
Martin Hohenberger
Director, Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience at the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University

Mark Barbash, Executive in Residence at the George Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service at Ohio University

8:30 pm, Return to the Courtyard Marriott, Easton

Supplemental Materials:
Final Retreat Agenda
Strategic Planning Discussion Guide
ZMA Board Images and Affiliations
The Five Guiding Principles
Location Strategy Data-Phase 1
Location Strategy Cost Analysis-Phases 2 and 3

Other Documents of Interest:
ZMA Mission and Vision
ZMA Annual Report

BoardSource Docuemnts:
What Does Board Service Entail?
Key Ingredients of Growth
Tips Fundraising
Types of Fundraising Campaigns
Capital Campaigns
Fundraising Communications Tool Kit