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2025 OEDA Legislative Conference - Sold Out!

Start
18 Mar 2025
5:00 PM
End
19 Mar 2025
4:15 PM
Location
The Plaza Hotel Columbus at Capitol Square, 75 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio
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Registration

1. OEDA Member – $149.00
2. Non-Member (Guest) – $199.00
Early Bird registration for the Spring Legislative Conference ends on February 23, 2025.
3. New Membership + Conference Bundle – $405.00
This option is for new members who want to get their 2025 membership ($330) and the conference for half price ($75).
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Legislative Conference Sponsor – $2,000.00
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2025 OEDA Legislative Conference - Sold Out!

Strengthening Ohio: Policy Priorities for a Competitive Future
March 18-19, 2025
The Plaza Hotel, Columbus, Ohio

Join us for two days of impactful programming, networking, and strategic discussions at OEDA’s 2025 Legislative Conference, building on the legacy of OEDA 360. This event provides Ohio’s economic development professionals with critical legislative insights and direct engagement with state and federal leaders.

Day 1 – March 18

Independent Meetings with Legislators
Take advantage of the opportunity to schedule independent meetings with state legislators on March 18 to directly discuss key economic development priorities for your community.

Legislative Reception
Connect with policymakers and fellow economic development professionals at our evening reception, designed to foster relationships and discussions on Ohio’s economic future. Participants are also encouraged to schedule independent meetings with legislators. The reception will be held at Bricker Graydon, 100 S. 3rd. St., Columbus, OH 43215 - tentatively scheduled for 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Day 2 – March 19

Full-Day Legislative Sessions & Policy Discussions
This full-day program features key legislative topics, interactive discussions, and opportunities for attendees to help shape OEDA’s 2025-2026 Ohio Forward Policy Agenda.

Agenda

9:30 AM – Opening Remarks

David Zak, President & CEO, Ohio Economic Development Association (Confirmed)
Dana Saucier Jr., VP & Head of Economic Development, JobsOhio (Confirmed)

9:45 AM – Energy Policy & S.B. 2

Senate President Pro Tempore Bill Reineke (Confirmed)
Alexandra K. Denney, VP of Government Relations & Communications, Ohio Business Roundtable – Overview of Energy Competitiveness Study (Confirmed)
Interactive session to gather input for Ohio Forward Policy Agenda

10:45 AM – Workforce Development Panel

House Majority Whip Nick Santucci (Confirmed)
Kristina Clouse, Senior Managing Director of Talent, JobsOhio (Confirmed)
Tracy Green, VP of Strategic & Institutional Development, Lorain County Community College (Confirmed)
Mike Jacoby, Bricker Graydon (Confirmed)
Interactive session to gather input for Ohio Forward Policy Agenda

11:30 AM – State Budget Overview

Matt Koppitch, Bricker Graydon (Confirmed)

12:00 PM – Lunch & Networking

1:30 PM – Housing Panel & Policy Discussion

Carlie Boos, Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio (Confirmed)
Molly Gwin, Ice Miller (Confirmed)
Interactive session to gather input for Ohio Forward Policy Agenda

2:30 PM – 2026 Elections & Economic Development

Joe Rettof, RT Advisors (D) (Confirmed)
Ryan Stubenrauch, Communications Counsel (R) (Confirmed)
Adam Greenslade, North Coast Strategy Group (Confirmed)

3:30 PM – State Agency Directors Panel

Lydia Mihalik, Director, Ohio Department of Development (Confirmed)
Mike Duffey, Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education (Confirmed)
Stephen Dackin, Director, Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (Confirmed)
David Zak, OEDA (Confirmed)

4:15 PM – Closing Remarks

We will continue to update the agenda as additional speakers confirm, so stay tuned for more details!

This year’s conference goes beyond discussion—we’re actively engaging attendees to help shape Ohio’s economic development policy priorities for 2025-26. Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute, connect, and gain critical insights.

Register today to be part of these essential conversations!