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Government Day Puts Spotlight on Economic Development Policy

For Immediate Release:
May 11, 2010

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Business leaders and policymakers will come together to discuss issues that are important to the economic growth and development of the Columbus region at Chamber Government Day. The forum, hosted by the Columbus Chamber with support from 21 metro chambers, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 14 at the Athletic Club of Columbus, 136 E. Broad St.

Nearly 30 federal, state and local office holders are expected to attend.

“Providing business leaders a voice in the public policy process is critical to the growth and development of the Columbus region,” said Mike Curtin, associate publisher emeritus of the Columbus Dispatch, and chair, Columbus Chamber Government Affairs Steering Committee. “This event gives policymakers an opportunity to hear directly from businesses about hot-button issues that will have an impact on their operations. It’s an invaluable learning and networking event for all involved.”

As a highlight of Government Day, the luncheon portion of the agenda will include a discussion between Ohio Republican Party Chair, Kevin DeWine, and Ohio Democratic Party Chair, Chris Redfern. It will be moderated by Curtin.

Roundtable discussions will focus on the areas of health care, infrastructure development, economic development practices, government support for start-up companies, and the state operating budget.

“From our beginning, advocacy has been at the core of the Columbus Chamber’s mission,” said Ty Marsh, president and CEO, Columbus Chamber. “Government Day is an integral part of our efforts to promote a pro-business legal and regulatory environment in which the region’s businesses can continue to grow and prosper.”

Tickets for Government Day are available for $50 at www.columbus.org.

The event is sponsored by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Alterra Real Estate Advisors, American Electric Power, Nationwide, Sam’s Club, Paul Werth Associates, Sam’s Club, Sequent, CSX, Huntington, and OhioHealth.

Cosponsoring Chambers include Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce, Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce, Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Area Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Chamber of Commerce, Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce, Grandview/Marble Cliff Area Chamber of Commerce, Granville Area Chamber of Commerce, Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, Knox County Chamber of Commerce, Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, New Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, Pickaway County Chamber of Commerce, Pickerington Area Chamber of Commerce, Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce, Union County Chamber of Commerce, Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.

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The Columbus Chamber, with 2,500 area businesses and organizations, leads and supports economic growth and development for the Greater Columbus community.