April 8th, 2021

Center Stage Member Spotlight
Kevin Weldi - Tekfor Inc.
Kevin Weldi, President and Director of the Americas at Tekfor Inc., is no stranger to turn-around management. Before accepting his job at Tekfor Inc., an automotive and innovative manufacturing company located in Wooster, Ohio, Weldi had successfully led four different companies through the same process that he was set to embark on next. Relying on his technical and leadership skills, Weldi’s management style focused on company culture, performance, innovation, and community engagement. The initial turnaround took Weldi and his team 18 months and they haven’t looked back since. 
DID YOU KNOW WAYNE COUNTY IS HOME TO COACHING LEGEND BOBBY KNIGHT?
The University of Indiana's iconic men's basketball coach, Bobby Knight, grew up in small-town Orrville, Ohio located on the east side of Wayne County. The hall of fame coach led the Hoosiers to three NCAA tournament championships and 11 Big Ten Conference championships. With his 902 career wins, he ranks fourth overall in NCAA Division I men's basketball.
Please join us for our virtual
2021 Annual Meeting
The WEDC is hosting our 2021 Annual Meeting through a virtual platform. This event features an overview of the 2020 efforts of the WEDC and businesses overcoming the year's economic impact. You will hear messages from our President, Tom Pukys; 2020 WEDC Chairman, Andrew Dix; and 2021 Chairman, Don Noble II.

This annual celebration will be a 40-minute presentation.

EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Wayne Economic Development Council will allocate 100% of the proceeds from our sales to Wayne County Workforce Education Initiatives.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 EVENT SERIES SPONSORS: