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Business, innovation groups back creation of Ohio International Trade Commission
Summary
Proponents of House Bill 291 told the House Development Committee the Ohio International Trade Commission would help small and medium-sized Ohio firms enter global markets, foster public–private partnerships and support advanced-manufacturing trade and research collaborations; witnesses urged consideration of staff funding and highlighted export restrictions ('blue tape').
Entrepreneurs and industry groups told the House Development Committee that House Bill 291 would provide an institutional platform to help Ohio companies expand internationally and to coordinate state support for trade and technology partnerships.
Steve Flaherty, founder and CEO of NekoTech, said the bill would give Ohio entrepreneurs better access to trade opportunities and investment pathways. “By establishing the…
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