Ohio Speaker of the House of Representatives Matt Huffman met with National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) small business owners for a lunchtime roundtable earlier this week in Lima, according to an April 14 announcement.
The event aimed to give local business owners a chance to discuss issues affecting them directly with state leadership. The meeting was part of ongoing efforts by NFIB to connect its members with policymakers and advocate for Main Street businesses at the Statehouse.
Jared Weiser, NFIB Ohio State Director, said, “We appreciate Speaker Huffman for taking the time to meet with our members and have a meaningful discussion on how we can further strengthen Ohio’s small businesses.”
During the current legislative session, NFIB has testified on several priority bills impacting small businesses. Among these is Senate Bill 9, Ohio’s 2026 tax conformity bill. The organization credits Speaker Huffman’s leadership for ensuring that this legislation is now fully in effect for Ohio’s small business community.
NFIB encourages those interested in participating in future events like this roundtable to contact Grassroots Manager Liz Roe. The organization also announced its annual Small Business Day and Legislative Reception scheduled for May 12 and 13.
