Community Calendar
Miami Valley Cycling Summit --- and MVCS Century Ride
Friday, May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wright State University Student Union
Highlights:
8:30 a.m. --- Rep. Rick Perales presents Ohio Year of the Trail Resolution
3:30 p.m. --- Bike Miam Valley Advocacy Awards (including one Greene County resident)
Announcement of Host Community for 2019 Miami Valley Cycling Summit
MVCS Century Ride
Saturday, May 6, 7 a.m.
Fairgrounds Recreation Center, Xenia
Miami Valley Cycling Summit wheels into Greene County’s Wright State University
Participants can register on-site for the 2017 Miami Valley Cycling Summit (MVCS) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 5, at Wright State University Student Union to spend the day learning how the power of cycling can drive economic development in communities throughout the region, improve health for residents and build a sense of community.
On-site registration for the free event will begin at 7:30 a.m.
Bike Miami Valley advocacy awards will be presented and the host of the 2019 Miami Valley Cycling Summit will be announced at the end of the day's programming.
Local, regional and national experts will detail how cycling can benefit all communities throughout a day of speakers, vendors and networking with the theme of “Cycling Attracts.” Four educational tracks will be offered in morning and afternoon session. The topics will focus on Economic Impact and Community Development; Health and Safety; Partnerships and Collaboration; as well as Policy and Funding.
The event’s keynote speaker will be Aparna Dial, Deputy Director, Department of Public Service for the City of Columbus, as well as leading the City of Columbus Smart City program.
Prior to serving at the City of Columbus, she was the Director of Energy Services and Sustainability at The Ohio State University and as the University Energy and Sustainability Engineer. She was responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of recycling and waste reduction, energy purchasing and energy conservation. Her expertise also includes strategic planning, project management, environmental compliance and enforcement.
She has an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University, India, an M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Utah State University and an MBA with a focus in finance from The Fisher College of Business at OSU.
Partners of the event include Soin Medical Center, Presenting Sponsor; Greene County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Keynote Speaker Sponsor; Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, Morning Session Sponsor; Wagner Subaru, Afternoon Session Sponsor; Greene County Parks & Trails, MVCS Century Ride Sponsor; Miami County Park District, Hospitality Sponsor; Greater Springfield CVB, Hospitality Sponsor; Fairborn Parks Foundation, Century Ride SAG Sponsor; City of Fairborn Parks, Century Ride SAG Sponsor; Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Century Ride SAG Sponsor; and City of Xenia, Century Ride SAG Sponsor. Friend Sponsors including APA Miami Valley; City of Troy; Choice 1 Engineering; City of Miamisburg; Heritage Architectural Associates, Darke County Parks; The Eavey Exchange; Five Rivers MetroParks; City of Piqua; Wright State University; City of Beavercreek Parks; Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce; Yellow Springs Brewery; Yellow Springer Tees; Young’s Dairy, City of Springfield, Kickstand Lodging, and Pedal Pals.
All funds raised from the event will benefit Bike Miami Valley and Wright State University.
For more information, call Greene County Parks & Trails at 937.562.6440, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit Miami Valley Cycling Summit on Facebook or www.CyclingSummit.com.