Ohio State Athletics and The Columbus Chamber of Commerce present Building Champions On and Off the Field
Join the Columbus Chamber of Commerce and The Ohio State University Department of Athletics leaders Ryan Day, Football Head Coach, and Ross Bjork, Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation–Eugene Smith Endowed Director of Athletics, for an engaging conversation about what it takes to build a community of champions.
The landscape of college athletics has changed significantly over the past decade, and here in the Columbus Region we are seeing those changes unfold in real time. We see student-athletes reaching new heights, local businesses discovering innovative ways to partner with talent, and the powerful economic ripple effects that come when a premier athletics program thrives.
This conversation will explore how athletics, business, and community leadership intersect in today’s environment. From the evolving NIL landscape to leadership, culture, and talent development, Coach Day and Director Bjork will share insights into how championship programs are built – and how those lessons translate beyond the field into business, workforce, and regional growth.
Whether you are a Buckeye fan, a business leader, or someone interested in the future of college athletics, this discussion will offer a unique perspective on how Central Ohio continues to compete, collaborate, and win together.
Fri, Apr 3 • 8:00 am - 10:30 am
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