Post-Seminar Thoughts on Oil & Gas Development

At our shale oil and gas supply chain seminar today, many interesting thoughts were shared by the presenters.  Here are a few:

• The development of the Utica shale play in Ohio is not in its infancy, it is in the embryonic stage.  In other words, it is all just barely getting started in comparison to other shale plays.
• Yet, once oil and gas exploration moves into this part of Ohio, it will do so rapidly.  The time to get ready if you intend to serve this industry is now.
• Safety was a theme that could not have been emphasized more.  These companies are serious about it.  Have the right certifications and be safe or you will not be part of this industry.
• Staffing up to meet the industry's needs could be tough because all employers will be after the same qualified people.  Drug testing is going to be a major requirement.
• Responsiveness is essential for industry suppliers, as is following through on what you promise to do.
• Most local companies have been successful by being responsive, customer-oriented, offering great products and services, providing fair pricing, and so forth.  Provide those same business practices and qualities in the oil and gas industry and you will be equally successful in that arena.

There were many more insightful pieces of information shared by our speakers.  These are just a few that come to mind.  If anyone who attended wants to share their take-aways, please do so.

Finally, many thanks to our presenters and our sponsors for making the program possible, and thanks to all who attended.  We appreciate your support.