A delegation representing the public-private partnership that epitomizes the Central Ohio Aerospace & Technology Center flew, for the day, to Washington D.C. to meet with key members and staff of Ohio's Congressional delegation. The visit also included a visit by Heath Mayor Mark Johns and Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb to the West Wing of the White House.

The focus of the February visit was to update the delegation on important initiatives at the Aerospace Center and to emphasize the value of statewide collaboration and focus on Ohio's aerospace and defense industry. Meetings were held in the U.S. Capitol building with U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and Congressman Zack Space. The contingent also met with Congressmen Pat Tiberi, Steve Austria, and Bob Latta in their respective Capitol Hill offices. A meeting with staff of Senator Voinovich and stops at other Ohio Congressional delegation offices also occurred.

In late afternoon, an invitation to visit with the local government liaison for the White House was accepted by Heath Mayor Mark Johns and Licking County Commissioner Tim Bubb. Both public officials represented Licking County and spoke about the Aerospace Center in the West Wing of the White House.

The day gave a chance for Licking County to update members or, for many of their staff members, acquaint them for the first time with the Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center--its impact and its key workloads.

The scheduled participants from Licking County were: