Ever wonder what happens inside Central Ohio's largest industrial corridor? What does a port authority do, and how do the 70 companies at the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center contribute to our region’s economy? Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority — the largest self-sustaining port authority in Ohio.

Your day includes:
• A windshield tour of the 5-park industrial corridor with Port Authority CEO Rick Platt and Southgate Corporation President Rob O'Neill
• A guided 45-minute indoor tour of a Central Licking County food manufacturer (walking required)
• Picnic lunch and STEM demos courtesy of the Port Authority's America250 Picnic

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to get behind the scenes and find out why 70 businesses from the US and seven other countries call the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority their Central Ohio home.

Wednesday, July 1, 2026
LOCATION:
Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority
851 Irving Wick Drive, Heath
SCHEDULE:
10:30 a.m. — Check-in with LCF staff
11 a.m.–Noon — Group A Bus Tour or Company Tour
Noon–1 p.m. — America250 Picnic lunch courtesy of the Port Authority
1–2 p.m. — Group B Bus Tour or Company Tour
(Guests will select their morning and afternoon tour choices and indicate whether they will attend lunch when registering. Limited to 40 participants per each bus tour.)