BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260609T153000Z DTEND:20260609T173000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Quarterly Membership Luncheon - June 2026 DESCRIPTION:Advocacy in an Election Year:\n\nHow to Lobby and Make Change Happen for your Business\n\nIn an election year\, the decisions made at the Statehouse - and on the ballot - can have a direct impact on your business\, your workforce\, and your bottom line. But for many business leaders\, knowing where to start when it comes to advocacy can feel overwhelming.\n\nJoin us for a timely and practical conversation featuring Steve Stivers\, President & CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce\, as he shares insights into the key policy issues shaping Ohio's business climate - and what they mean for employers right here in our region.\n\nFrom workforce development and taxation to energy\, healthcare\, and regulatory policy\, Steve will break down what's on the horizon and how business leaders can effectively engage in the legislative process. Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach\, this session will provide clear\, actionable guidance on how to make your voice heard.\n\nWalk away with a better understanding of:\n\n\n The top issues impacting Ohio businesses in 2026\n How policy decisions are made - and where your input matters most\n Practical ways to advocate for your business without becoming a full-time lobbyist\n\n\nIf you've ever wondered how to influence the policies that impact your business\, this is your opportunity to learn from one of the state's leading voices in business advocacy.\n\n\n \n\nMeet Our Keynote Speaker!\n\n \n\nSTEVE STIVERS\, President & CEO\n\nOhio Chamber of Commerce\n\n \n\nRaised in Ripley\, Ohio\, Steve Stivers learned from his mother and father the importance of family\, hard work and public service\, which have been the values he has carried with him throughout his life. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. In this role\, he focuses on ensuring a growing and prosperous economic and business climate in the state of Ohio.\n\n\n\nPrior to this role\, Stivers represented Ohio's 15th Congressional District from 2011 until May 16\, 2021. He served on the Financial Services Committee and was the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Housing\, Community Development\, and Insurance. He also served in the Ohio Senate from 2003-2008. Throughout his career\, Steve Stivers has led the way supporting programs and initiatives to encourage job creation\, promote economic development\, and put our country's fiscal house in order.\n\n\n\nAdditionally\, as a career soldier\, Stivers served for over 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard\, holding the rank of Major General before he retired in 2023. He served the United States overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Kuwait\, Iraq\, Qatar and Djibouti where he led 400 soldiers and contractors and is proud that each and every one returned home safely to the United States. Stivers received the Bronze Star for his leadership throughout the deployment.\n\n\n\nStivers received both his bachelor's degree and his MBA from The Ohio State University and a master's degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He resides in Upper Arlington with his wife\, Karen\, and children\, Sarah and Sam. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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\nAdvocacy in an Election Year:
\nHow to Lobby and Make Change Happen for your Business\n\n

In an election year\, the decisions made at the Statehouse - and on the ballot - can have a direct impact on your business\, your workforce\, and your bottom line. But for many business leaders\, knowing where to start when it comes to advocacy can feel overwhelming.

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Join us for a timely and practical conversation featuring Steve Stivers\, President &\; CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce\, as he shares insights into the key policy issues shaping Ohio&rsquo\;s business climate - and what they mean for employers right here in our region.

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From workforce development and taxation to energy\, healthcare\, and regulatory policy\, Steve will break down what&rsquo\;s on the horizon and how business leaders can effectively engage in the legislative process. Whether you'\;re new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach\, this session will provide clear\, actionable guidance on how to make your voice heard.

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Walk away with a better understanding of:

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If you&rsquo\;ve ever wondered how to influence the policies that impact your business\, this is your opportunity to learn from one of the state&rsquo\;s leading voices in business advocacy.

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Meet Our Keynote Speaker!
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STEVE STIVERS\, \;President &\; CEO
\nOhio Chamber of Commerce
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Raised in Ripley\, Ohio\, Steve Stivers learned from his mother and father the importance of family\, hard work and public service\, which have been the values he has carried with him throughout his life. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. In this role\, he focuses on ensuring a growing and prosperous economic and business climate in the state of Ohio.
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\nPrior to this role\, Stivers represented Ohio&rsquo\;s 15th Congressional District from 2011 until May 16\, 2021. He served on the Financial Services Committee and was the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Housing\, Community Development\, and Insurance. He also served in the Ohio Senate from 2003-2008. Throughout his career\, Steve Stivers has led the way supporting programs and initiatives to encourage job creation\, promote economic development\, and put our country&rsquo\;s fiscal house in order.
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\nAdditionally\, as a career soldier\, Stivers served for over 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard\, holding the rank of Major General before he retired in 2023. He served the United States overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Kuwait\, Iraq\, Qatar and Djibouti where he led 400 soldiers and contractors and is proud that each and every one returned home safely to the United States. Stivers received the Bronze Star for his leadership throughout the deployment.
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\nStivers received both his bachelor&rsquo\;s degree and his MBA from The Ohio State University and a master&rsquo\;s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He resides in Upper Arlington with his wife\, Karen\, and children\, Sarah and Sam. \;
\n LOCATION:The Golf Club at Little Turtle 5400 Little Turtle Way Westerville\, OH 43081 UID:e.1186.14099 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260419T201121Z URL:https://business.westervillechamber.com/events/details/quarterly-membership-luncheon-june-2026-14099 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR