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Proposed Hyperloop Would Connect Pittsburgh, Columbus & Chicago
The “Midwest Connect” route is one of 10 final proposals that Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO) is considering for the first hyperloop track in the U.S. The route would pass through Columbus, connecting Pittsburgh to Chicago. VHO sent letters to every governor in the country to initiate the official Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a…
Read MoreAnnouncing the 2020 Post Primary Election Conference
We are excited to announce Impact Ohio’s Post Primary Election Conference. Monday, March 23 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The Athletic Club of Columbus Impact Ohio will hold an extended luncheon event on Monday, March 23 at the Athletic Club of Columbus from 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. With Super Tuesday on March 3 and Ohio’s Primary on March…
Read MoreEducational Choice Scholarship Program and Proposed Changes
The Educational Choice Scholarship Program, or EdChoice, provides a maximum of 60,000 scholarships, also known as vouchers, for students to attend participating private schools. Students must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive a voucher. There are two ways in which a student can qualify for a voucher. The program began in 2005, and eligibility…
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2020 Post Election Conference
Join Us for the 2020 Impact Ohio Post Election Conference Thursday, November 5 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Greater Columbus Convention Center, Short North Ballroom The Post Election Conference is held every two years immediately following the general election. Plan to join us for the only post-election opportunity to hear directly from those who will shape…
Read MoreA Rise in Popularity of Medication Assisted Treatment in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder
A movement towards appropriate and effective medication assisted treatment (MAT) is growing in the fight against opioid use disorder in Ohio. Wholistic substance use disorder recovery has many components; mental health treatment, outpatient treatment, inpatient treatment, primary/chronic condition care services, behavioral therapy, and/or other wrap-around services. Rounding out this list of services is MAT. MAT…
Read MoreOhio Governor’s Imagination Library
On January 13th, 2020, the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library (OGIL) began operating in Cuyahoga County, making it the 55th Ohio county to participate in the program. Through the program, any child from birth to the age of five living in Cuyahoga County can enroll to receive a free monthly book. There are 75,000 children under…
Read MoreGovernor DeWine Authorizes Refugee Resettlement in Ohio
On December 24, 2019, Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to authorize the resettlement of refugees in Ohio. This followed President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating state and local governments submit written consent to opt-in to refugee resettlement in their communities. Roughly 1,400 refugees were relocated to Ohio…
Read MoreThank you for making 2019 a great year!
As the new year approaches, we want to say thank you. Thank you, especially, to our 2019 sponsors, speakers, and all of you who joined us at conferences this year. 2019 marked the second year that Impact Ohio held regional conferences across the state. The regional conferences grew from four events in 2017 to six conferences in 2019.…
Read MoreThank you 2019 Speakers!
In recognition of our panelists and speakers, Impact Ohio makes a charitable donation in lieu of personal tokens of appreciation. This year’s donation is to Ohio YMCA Youth & Government. Ohio YMCA Youth & Government is a three-day learning conference in which students participate directly in a simulation of the democratic process. YG offers students the…
Read More2019 Speakers
The 2019 Regional Conferences wouldn’t have been possible without our outstanding presenters and speakers! Thank you! Akron The Honorable Jon Husted, Lt. Governor of the State of Ohio The Honorable Frank LaRose, Ohio Secretary of State The Honorable Robert Sprague, Ohio Treasurer of State The Honorable Vernon Sykes, Ranking Member, Senate Finance Committee The Honorable…
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