Turn Your Legislative Meeting into Results
Companion with the OEDA Legislative Conference
Friday, March 13, 2026 | 1:30 p.m.
Topical Webinar
Effective legislative advocacy is a core skill for today’s economic developer—but too often, meetings with legislators are unfocused, overly technical, or miss the opportunity to drive real outcomes. This webinar is designed specifically for economic development professionals who want to engage Ohio legislators and members of Congress with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
This practical session, led by Hicks Partners, will walk participants through the full lifecycle of a successful legislative meeting—from requesting the appointment to post meeting following up. Emphasis is placed on translating economic development priorities into messages that resonate with legislators, their staff, and the realities of the Statehouse. Whether you are new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach, this webinar focuses on techniques that work in Ohio’s political and legislative environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your understanding of how policy and capital funding decisions happen—and how you can influence them.
About the Ohio Economic Development Association
The Ohio Economic Development Association is the state’s professional association for economic and community development practitioners, offering networking and learning at our annual events; professional development through the Ohio Economic Development Institute and Ohio Certified Economic Developer (CED) credential; and nonpartisan advocacy on behalf of issues important to growing the state’s economy and supporting our more than 900 members and the communities they serve.
www.ohioeda.com