We welcome back to the podcast Steve Stivers, President & CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. We spoke with him earlier, when he was just beginning his position with the Chamber. Now more than a year into the job, we get an update on what is happening in Ohio, and more detail on The Blueprint.

The critical issue from the episode – supporting the growth of Ohio’s businesses for 2023 and building the Ohio economy

• We look at Ohio’s growing business economy
• What is The Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s role in expanding new businesses or company expansions in our state?  
• How did Ohio fare in 2020-2022? Let's talk about INTEL and the Honda expansion.
• Will we see more industries and businesses coming to Ohio, or further expansions, in the new year?  
• Are there other companies in the pipeline that haven’t received as much attention but will also impact our growth?

What issues are expected to impact Ohio businesses in 2023?  

Most of this comes from training. Where should it begin? K-12, or on the job? Or both?

How do we solve the issues to keep the flow of companies and jobs coming into the state like:

• Supply chain disruptions affecting parts/inventory
• Transportation and logistics issues
• Inflation
• Need for continued financial support post-COVID

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