Post-Election Impact Ohio Event

Thursday, November 9, 2023

Venue: Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Address: 34 S 3rd St.
Columbus, OH 43215

Details

This unique event will bring together key government officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss important issues and opportunities facing post-election Ohio.

During this information-packed conference, attendees will hear first-hand from experts on current policy and political activities and have an opportunity to network and participate in Q&A.

Please feel free to contact Lindsey Perkins with any questions at (614) 629-0911.

 

Event Agenda 

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM REGISTRATION & NETWORKING

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM – CONFERENCE WELCOME

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM PANEL: The Future of Marijuana Policy in Ohio

  • Doug Berman, Executive Director of Drug Enforcement and Policy Center at The Ohio State University
  • Thomas Haren, Frantz Ward LLP
  • Abbey Kinson Brown, Calfee Halter & Griswold LLP

Since 2016, Ohio has had legal medical use of cannabis and if Issue 2 passes we may see legal recreational use as well. If it passes on the ballot, will Ohio lawmakers alter the recreational marijuana law? What does the future of the marijuana industry look like and what will be its impact on our state?

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM – BREAK

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM – PANEL: The Fight for Abortion Rights – What this means for the future political landscape in Ohio

  • Mark Weaver, Esq., Communications Counsel, Inc.
  • Joe Rettof, Co-Founder, RT Advisors
  • Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor, Sabato’s Crystal Ball

Ohio is the only state that will vote on abortion this fall, making it the current epicenter of the reproductive-rights fight. An issue that has galvanized voters on both the right and left, could Issue 1 be a preview of what’s to come in 2024?

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM – BREAK

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM – REPORTER ROUNDTABLE

  • Moderator: Anna Staver, WOSU
  • Julie Carr Smythe, Associated Press
  • Jeremy Pelzer, cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer
  • Jessie Balmart, Gannett – USA Today Network

Hear members of the media discuss their observations on the 2023 General Election and forecast what’s ahead for 2024.

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM – CLOSING REMARKS

 

Join the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee for a Fundraising Reception featuring Governor Mike DeWine after Impact Ohio.

For more information, please visit: https://secure.anedot.com/ohio-chamber-of-commerce-political-action-committee/novermber-9-pac-reception

Or contact Paige Sims at psims@ohiochamber.com

Chamber Member and Government Employee Ticket

$49.00

Non-Chamber Member Ticket

$75.00

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