2026 OEDA LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
March 24-25, 2026
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Where Policy Meets Progress:
Navigating the decisions shaping Ohio’s economic future.
The 2026 OEDA Legislative Conference brings together economic development professionals, policymakers, and trusted partners at a pivotal moment for Ohio.
As state and federal policies evolve, economic developers are navigating unprecedented change — from property tax reform and community opposition, to federal policy shifts and a gubernatorial election cycle that will influence Ohio’s economic development direction for years to come. This two-day conference is designed to help practitioners move beyond theory and understand how policy decisions translate into real-world impact.
The conference begins Tuesday evening (March 24, 2026) with a Legislative Reception held at Bricker Graydon Wyatt, providing attendees the opportunity to connect directly with legislators, policy leaders, and partners in an informal, relationship-focused setting.
On Wednesday (March 25, 2026), the full-day program delivers focused, issue-driven discussion across Ohio's most pressing policy topics, featuring senior state leaders, policy experts, and experienced economic development practitioners:
Program Highlights
- Ohio's property tax overhaul and implications for economic development tools
- Navigating community opposition to development projects
- State budget and legislative update
- Federal policy update impacting local and regional projects
- The governor's race and economic development policy direction
- Ohio Senate President Rob McColley
- Rep. Dave Thomas, Ohio House of Representatives
- Brian Perera, Senior Policy Advisor, Zaino Hall & Farrin
- Cheryl Subler, Executive Director, County Commissioners Association of Ohio
- Toby Rittner, President & CEO, Council of Development Finance Agencies
- Matt Koppitch, Partner, Bricker Graydon Wyatt
- John Marschhausen, Dublin City Schools Superintendent, Property Tax Working Group
- Joe Rettof, RT Advisors
- Ryan Stubenrauch, Communications Counsel
- Eric Phillips, CEO, Union County Chamber of Commerce
- Tiffany Swigert, Executive Director, Coshocton Port Authority
Additional speakers will be announced.
Join colleagues from across Ohio for two days of timely policy discussion, direct access to decision-makers, and practical perspective on the issues shaping economic development.
VISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE PAGE FOR MORE INFO & HOTEL DETAILS.
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