Ohio Business Roundtable

🚨 Tickets Are Now Live for the 2025 CEO Summit! 🚨 Ohio’s premier gathering of business leaders is back! Join us at the 2025 CEO Summit, where top executives will come together to tackle key challenges, share insights, and drive innovation. 🌟 What to Expect: ✅ Thought-provoking discussions with industry-leading speakers ✅ Exclusive networking opportunities with top CEOs and decision-makers ✅ Actionable strategies to elevate your business Secure your spot now and be part of the conversation shaping Ohio’s future. 🎟️ Don’t wait—tickets are limited! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g-wxXbfs

🔙 Throwback to our President and CEO Pat Tiberi’s days in Congress, passionately advocating for affordable housing policy. 🏡   Over a decade later, the need for safe, attainable housing is just as urgent— and the Ohio Business Roundtable continues to champion solutions that leverage public–private partnerships, expand the Low‑Income Housing Tax Credit, and remove barriers to development.   Pat’s message then is our mission now: stable housing strengthens families, fuels local economies, and keeps Ohio competitive for talent and investment.

Governor DeWine Signs House Bill 15: A Milestone for Ohio's Energy Future   Yesterday, Governor Mike DeWine signed House Bill 15 into law, marking a pivotal step forward in Ohio's energy policy. This legislation introduces critical reforms to the state's regulatory framework, aimed at fostering investment, enhancing grid reliability, and strengthening Ohio's economic competitiveness.   We are pleased to see many of the priorities and recommendations from OBRT’s Energy Competitiveness Study reflected in HB 15! This legislative achievement underscores the power of collaboration among policymakers, industry stakeholders, and organizations committed to enhancing Ohio’s energy future.   https://lnkd.in/gVdwdySe

Yesterday, Alexandra K. Denney testified before the Ohio House Energy Committee in support of House Bill 142, highlighting the bill’s critical role in strengthening Ohio’s energy infrastructure and economic competitiveness. Our state's current process for setting utility rates takes is lengthy--one of the longest in the nation--which leads to higher prices for customers and a less reliable grid. HB 142, which was one of the recommendations from our Energy Competitiveness Study, addresses that. 

Ohio can’t compete for jobs if we don’t have places for workers to live. Last year, Raleigh, NC had more housing starts than the entire state of Ohio—a clear signal that we must do more to meet the demands of a growing economy. That’s why the Ohio Business Roundtable supports Senator Reynolds’ Residential Economic Development District legislation (SB 184), which helps local governments overcome infrastructure costs like traffic studies and water/sewer connections when building housing near major economic development sites. Yesterday, OBRT’s Nicholas Rhodes testified in support of this bill. More housing means more opportunity—and we’re proud to advocate for policies that strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness. #Housing #EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceReady

It’s In-Demand Jobs Week in Ohio! 👷♀️🔧💼 It's all about connecting students, job seekers, educators, and employers—and showing what’s possible right here in Ohio. Events are happening statewide all week long to inspire the next generation and strengthen our talent pipeline. Let’s keep building a strong workforce and an even stronger future for Ohio! 💪 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqqzYzbB

Still feeling energized after this week’s Ohio Business Roundtable CEO Summit! Thank you Pat Tiberi and team for organizing this event, and for extending Bath & Body Works the honor of hosting it at our home office for a second year in a row. The theme “Power, Water, and People” sparked important conversations about the role each of us play—not just as companies, but as community partners. From creating workplaces that foster belonging to protecting and restoring Ohio’s natural resources—we believe that our success is not just measured by our business achievements, but by the positive impact we have on the lives of our associates, our customers, and the communities we serve.

What an incredible day at the 2025 CEO Summit held at Bath & Body Works HQ! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us—our speakers, sponsors, members, and guests—for making this year’s event such a tremendous success. The energy, collaboration, and thought leadership on display were truly inspiring. From impactful conversations on innovation, workforce, and leadership to the connections made between so many of Ohio’s top business minds, the Summit showcased the strength and vision of our state’s business community. We’re proud to bring together leaders who are driving Ohio forward, and we’re already looking ahead to what’s next. More highlights to come—but for now, enjoy some of our favorite moments from the day! ⬇️

🚨 Big news for Ohio! Kimberly-Clark is investing $800 million to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Warren. This project brings jobs, innovation, and long-term growth to the Mahoning Valley. 💼 🏭 https://lnkd.in/grByCu3d

Great to see Google leading the way with smart, forward-looking workforce solutions for the energy industry!   Google released its new policy paper, Powering a New Era of American Innovation, outlining a path to strengthen U.S. competitiveness. As part of this effort, they also announced a $10 million grant to the electrical training ALLIANCE to expand apprenticeships and develop a skilled energy workforce across the country. Strong policy, bold investment, and a clear commitment to workforce development—that’s a formula Ohio can get behind.   🔗 https://lnkd.in/eRgBEtuc