OHIO’S GROWING TOURISM INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED WITH A NEW COMMITTEE MATT MACLAREN DIRECTOR OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM POLICY OHIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The new Ohio Chamber of Commerce Travel and Tourism Committee will help Ohio’s $53 billion industry achieve recognition from statewide leaders. It also supports the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Blueprint for Ohio’s Economic Future in the areas of “Workforce” and “Sense of Place.” The committee’s work to attract more visitors to Ohio will also bring more workers to our state. Ohio’s growing economy is on pace to have more open jobs than people in our state to fill them. We can solve this with the right policies that attract more people to visit, live, and work in Ohio. The committee’s work to support tourism businesses and promote Ohio will enhance Ohio’s sense of place. A recent study by Longwoods International showed that visiting Ohio doubles a person’s view of our state as “a good place to live” and “a good place for job opportunities.” The committee is open to all Ohio Chamber members at the Advocate Membership Level or above who are involved in Ohio’s travel and tou- rism industry. The next quarterly meeting will take place on Tuesday, November 28 at 2pm. For more information or to join the committee, please contact Ohio Chamber of Commerce Director of Travel and Tourism Policy, Matt MacLaren, Esq., at mmaclaren@ohiochamber.com
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