Manufacturers Breakfast - Business Meeting - The Barn at Stratford - Event Venue - Delaware OhioThe City of Delaware Ohio held a Manufacturers Breakfast in the Barn today for 20 local industrial leaders. The gathering gave the City and AEP an opportunity to share coming improvements and current opportunities to the assembled business people.

The meeting at The Barn at Stratford started with a breakfast from the new Fresh Start Café and Bakery in Delaware. Freshly baked pastries, nut protein bars, eggs in pastry cups, and a fresh fruit salad were paired with Orange Juice and Crimson Cup Coffee. With eyes opened, the assembly could start.

Welcome

Connie Hoffman, The Barn at Stratford Venue Manager, welcomed both hosts and guests to the 1840s stone-end barn. Connie briefly introduced the barn and the range of business events that could enjoy its history, Proposed Train Tresle - City of Delaware Ohiocharm, and relaxed atmosphere.

City of Delaware

Sean Hughes, Economic Development Director, for the City of Delaware introduced the event’s organizer Kelsey Scott of his office. Sean went on to inform the group about city efforts to ease transport traffic delays. One such effort will “Establish four-lane capacity below a new railway structure, including pedestrian access on both sides of the roadway. This will reduce congestion for both Central Avenue and William Street.” It is a State/Local project estimated at 22 million dollars.

AEP

AEP Customer Service Engineer, Kirk Oehlman, introduced the second segment of the program. AEP Business Incentive Programs to encourage their business customers to improve the energy usage efficiency. CLEAResult Engineer Mike Jacobus then took center stage to explain the many incentives and services that AEP offers to both businesses and residential users. It included a long list of rebates on higher efficiency devices but also included services to assess current usage and expected improvements, equipment upgrading help, and customized improvement packages.

At the conclusion of the program, Donna Meyer, Executive Director of the Delaware County Historical Society gave a guided tour of the historic Meeker Home Museum to a group of the guests.

The business people gathered around the speakers with questions. A sure sign that the presentations were well received and appreciated.

“The Barn at Stratford made my event so simple. I was about to take a long vacation and the staff was incredibly responsive through the whole process. Nothing was a problem and they were very flexible. They are a great venue option for any occasion: a wedding, a banquet, business event or any kind of celebration!”  – Kelsey Scott