NFIB Ohio

Joe Poelking, who runs the Poelking Lanes businesses in Dayton, Kettering, and by the Dayton Mall, was honored by the NFIB.

Third-generation bowling center operator named Ohio’s ‘Small Business Champion’ Joe Poelking, who runs the Poelking Lanes businesses in Dayton, Kettering and by the Dayton Mall, was honored by the NFIB

A great Small Business Day at the Capitol was enjoyed by our members yesterday! A welcome from Ohio Leadership Council Chair Al Macre, our emcee was Steve Schramm. We honored Joe Poelking as our Small Business Champion, Senator Bill Reineke (NFIB member) and Representative Bill Romer were our Guardian of Small Business recipients.

Attendees heard from JobsOhio President & CEO JP Nauseef, Speaker of the Ohio House Jason Stephens, Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman (NFIB member), and Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted. We ended with enthusiastic words from State Rep. Scott Lipps (NFIB member) before meeting with legislators in the state capitol.

Thanks to everyone for making it a memorable day!

'For far too long, the Ohio Constitution has been an easy target for those seeking to enact anti-business policies' - NFIB State Director Chris Ferruso released a statement today with Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers and Ohio Restaurant Association CEO John Barker about the proposed state constitutional amendment.

NFIB Joins Ohio Chamber and Restaurant Association in Supporting Constitutional Amendment - NFIB NFIB State Director Chris Ferruso released a statement today with Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers and Ohio Restaurant Association CEO John Barker about the proposed state constitutional amendment: “The Ohio Chamber, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the Ohio…

It's official: Ohio will hold an August election to ask voters whether it should be harder to amend the state constitution. House Republicans passed a resolution 62-37 Wednesday that, if approved by voters, would require 60% of voters to enact new constitutional amendments instead of a simple majority.

Ohio to hold August election on proposal to make it harder to amend constitution Ohio lawmakers approve plan to ask voters in August if it should be harder to amend the state constitution.

NFIB's Small Business Day at the Capitol will feature key small business topics and a legislative briefing by the NFIB Ohio staff. Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Senate President (NFIB Member) Matt Huffman, and Ohio Speaker of the House Jason Stephens are all confirmed to speak. Why haven't you signed up to attend?

A Packed Schedule for Small Business Day on May 17 - NFIB We look forward to seeing you at this year’s NFIB Ohio Small Business Day at the Capitol, scheduled for Wednesday, May 17, 2023. The program portion of the event will take place at the Athletic Club of Columbus before moving…