Ohio

With a strong and growing coalition in Ohio for close to a decade, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Ohio’s economy.

The USGLC’s Ohio Advisory Committee brings together more than 200 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Ohio. We’re also proud of Ohio’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.

  • What’s foreign aid worth to Ohio? The key to global commerce and opportunities for international investment.

    Joseph Dehner

    Foreign Policy Leadership Council

Top Facts

Ohio exports about
$82 billion in goods and services
to overseas markets annually.

In Ohio,
1,400,000 jobs (20.0%)
are supported by trade.

In 2023–2024,
36,884 students
in Ohio contributed
$1.3 billion
to the state economy.

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Advisory Committee

Hon. Bob Taft
Governor (1999-2007)
Hon. Lee Fisher
Lt. Governor (2007-2011)

Stories from Ohio

Black History Month Profiles of USGLC State Leaders

By Elizabeth Onibokun on February 15, 2024 in

Ohio

This month, in celebration of Black History Month, we are shining a spotlight on two of our Advisory Committee members, the impactful work they are carrying out in their communities, and why leading globally matters locally.

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From Dayton to the World: Unveiling the City’s Global Network

By Eric Moorer on June 30, 2023 in

Ohio
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What They’re Saying in the Heartland: Women’s History Month

By Alexis-Clair Roehrich Rose Leonard on March 31, 2023 in

Ohio
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News & Press Related to Ohio

February 20, 2025

Rep. Greg Landsman, Hon. Heather M. Hodges, Vice Admiral Carol M. Pottenger, U.S. Navy (Ret.) and Other Local & National Leaders Rally Behind U.S. Global Leadership, Highlighting Local Impacts on Cincinnati

Ohio

March 16, 2023

Rep. Brad Wenstrup Speaks Out on What U.S. Global Engagement is Worth to Ohio

Ohio

February 16, 2023

U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty to Discuss U.S. National Security, Ohio Jobs at Foreign Policy Town Hall with Leaders from McDonald’s, Cargill, and Franklin University

Ohio

April 28, 2021

Virtual Roundtable Recap: Global Partnerships, Local Impact in Toledo, OH

Ohio

March 10, 2021

USGLC CEO Applauds Dayton Mayor’s Global Engagement Day Proclamation

Ohio

January 22, 2021

USGLC Launches Next Gen Global Leaders Network and Welcomes Nearly 100 Young Professionals to the 2021 Inaugural Class

Ohio

Past Events

America and the World: How Columbus Wins

March 19, 2025 1:00 pm ET

Featured Speaker

Congressman Mike Carey

U.S. House of Representatives (R-OH-15)

Featured Speaker

Representative Brad Wenstrup

(R-OH-02) (2013-2025)

Featured Speaker

Karl Kadon

U.S. Embassy, Kabul, Afghanistan

Featured Speaker

Hank Meijer

Meijer Inc.

Featured Speaker

Mayor Chris Amorose Groomes

City of Dublin, OH

America’s Global Leadership: What’s It Worth to Cincinnati?

February 20, 2025 2:30 pm ET

Featured Speaker

Congressman Greg Landsman

(D-OH-01)

Featured Speaker

The Honorable Heather M. Hodges

Featured Speaker

Vice Admiral Carol M. Pottenger

Invite-Only | America’s Global Leadership: What’s It Worth to Ohio?

August 22, 2024 3:00 pm ET

Featured Speaker

Representative Max Miller

U.S. House of Representatives (OH-07)

Featured Speaker

Lt. General John G. Castellaw

Farmer and Board Member, Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture

Featured Speaker

Amb. Kelley Currie

National Security and the 3D Approach in Westerville, Ohio

May 10, 2024 12:00 pm ET

Featured Speaker

Lt. General Christopher F. Burne

U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Get in touch with us!

Eric Moorer

Outreach Director, Heartland Region

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