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Innovation Management Program

Managing innovation is critical to sustainable growth.  In its 7th year, InnoQuest creates a collaborative forum where mid-market leaders can learn with and from area innovation practitioners and each other.

In six bi-monthly 4-hour sessions (7:45 – 12:00 noon), participants gain:

• Best practices in managing and guiding the innovation process
• New working relations with peer companies & leading practitioners
• Actionable steps to improve a company’s innovation practices.

See the agenda for 2019, which may evolve based on the needs/interests of the group.

Testimonials:

“A great way to connect with other businesses in Northeastern Ohio working to advance their innovation system …  I would highly recommend participating in this group if you want to advance your organization’s innovation efforts!”

– April Bertram, Innovation Management Director, Gojo

“Innovation requires getting outside of one’s daily space, and the InnoQuest meetings are a perfect opportunity for me and my team to gain new insights to help us on our journey to becoming a proven creative and innovative company.” 

– Joseph Majewski, President/CEO, Chromascape

“Having a group of local business leaders in one room with the same goal of innovation is so valuable. Networking (through the program) has helped us address a number of challenges over the years.”

– John Kreft, Director of Engineering and New Product Development, Gebauer Company

Costs:

EDGE encourages participating companies to send 2 or more people to each session to help participants share innovation strategies more readily within their own companies.  There are six sessions during the year, and usually a few “bonus” opportunities, too.

• Non-EDGE member companies – $2,500 for one participant; $1,000/additional participant

• EDGE Member Companies: Discounted rate of $2,000 for up to two participants;  $500/additional participant

Note: If participants cannot attend a session, they are encouraged to send a co-worker instead.

Contact Chris Keller for more information.