​Institute Graduates Participate in Legislative Day Activities

Institute graduates Cindy Hurst, Lourdes University, and Matthew Leach, PNC, seated with other Chamber members participating in Legislative Day.

By: Tim Schneider, Manager - Local Government Advocacy, TRCC

​Graduates of the 2018 Institute for Leadership & Advocacy program joined members of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce for its annual Legislative Day in Ohio’s capital on April 18. This event was an opportunity for those in attendance to have lunch with our region’s state legislators and receive updates from key agency leaders.
 
The luncheon, held at The Athletic Club of Columbus near the Ohio Statehouse featured speakers Andrea Boxill, Director, Governor’s Opiate Action Team, and Joe Testa, Tax Commissioner, Ohio Department of Taxation. Ms. Boxill spoke about the national opiate epidemic’s impact on the workforce and societal challenges that exist in addressing the problem. Mr. Testa spoke about recent tax changes at the state level and implications for Ohio businesses.

Andrea Boxill, Director, Governor’s Opiate Action Team, speaks at Legislative Day luncheon.

Joe Testa, Tax Commissioner, Ohio Department of Taxation, speaks at Legislative Day luncheon.

​Participants also had the option following the luncheon to attend the Ohio Chamber of Commerce annual meeting at Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square. The event featured an address by keynote speaker Urban Meyer, Ohio State University Head Football Coach, who spoke about what is necessary for success in college athletics and how those principles relate to success in business.

Keynote speaker Urban Meyer, Ohio State University Head Football Coach, addresses members of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting event.

The option for 2018 Institute graduates to participate in Legislative Day was included as part of the yearlong engagement activities for the program. A special thanks to event sponsors AT&T - Presenting Sponsor, and Shumaker Advisors - Gold Sponsor.