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Tod Bowen, Managing Director of External Affairs & Government Relations

The ORA is pro-business on local, state and federal issues important to our members’ bottom lines. We support ideas, legislation and proposed laws that stimulate the economy and protect the growth of our industry. We oppose ideas, legislation and proposed laws that could harm the success of our members’ businesses.

Our approach to working with government officials is non-partisan. We respect all views and regularly meet with members of both parties to represent our industry.

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OHIO RESTAURANT INDUSTRY

AT A GLANCE

20,000+

Eating and Drinking Place Locations in Ohio

500,000+

Restaurant & Foodservice Jobs (10% of employment) in Ohio.

$20+ Billion

Estimated Sales in Ohio Restaurants