Membership Breakfast - September 2026

What does it take to plan for the future of a thriving community like Westerville?

As Westerville continues to evolve alongside the rapidly growing Central Ohio region, business leaders, residents, institutions, and local governments all have a role to play in shaping what comes next. Join us for an engaging conversation about the business of community planning and the critical decisions that influence economic development, workforce attraction, infrastructure, housing, transportation, quality of life, and long-term prosperity.

Chamber President & CEO Matt Lofy will guide a conversation with Monica Dupee, City Manager for the City of Westerville; Dave Efland, Planning & Development Director for the City of Westerville; and Kyle May, Associate Principal at MKSK, the firm behind the development of Westerville’s Comprehensive Plan.

Together, they’ll explore the vision outlined in the City’s Comprehensive Plan and the strategies shaping Westerville’s future growth and development. The conversation will examine how comprehensive planning helps communities balance opportunity and preservation, respond to changing economic conditions, and create an environment where businesses and residents can thrive together.

Attendees will gain insight into how strategic planning decisions shape not only Westerville’s built environment, but also its business climate, talent pipeline, infrastructure, community identity, and long-term economic vitality. Whether you’re a business owner, employer, developer, community stakeholder, or engaged resident, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of where Westerville is headed—and how you can help shape its next chapter.