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Controlling Board approves contract for international market assistance after questions about out‑of‑state partner

5762474 · August 18, 2025
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The board approved the Department of Development's use of the Council of Great Lakes Governors and St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers for targeted export promotion, with department officials citing prior success stories and saying the work is project‑based.

The Ohio Controlling Board on Aug. 18 approved a Department of Development contract to access a consortium of advisors through the Council of Great Lakes Governors and the St. Lawrence Governors and Premiers to help Ohio small businesses export to international markets. Senator Kaler and others asked why Ohio is contracting with an out‑of‑state group that represents multiple U.S. states and Canadian provinces rather than relying on JobsOhio or in‑state resources. Riley Eberhardt of…

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