Ohio’s Lieutenant Governor Mary Taylor to Deliver Remarks
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc. (NYSE: TRV),
today will launch its 2015 Small Business – Big Opportunity series in
Columbus, Ohio, with a focus on cybersecurity. The event will be held in
partnership with the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Cincinnati
Branch, the Department of Homeland Security, and the Columbus Chamber.
Ohio Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor will deliver remarks at the event, and
panelists include:
- Michael Echols, Director, Joint Program Management Office, National
Protection and Program Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland
Security;
- LaVaughn Henry, Vice President and Senior Regional Officer, Cincinnati
Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland;
- Martin D. Golden, District Director, Columbus District Office, U.S.
Small Business Administration;
- Greg Overmyer, Chief Executive Officer, Overmyer Hall Associates; and
- Rose Roman, Vice President & Community Development Officer, Commerce
National Bank.
“We are pleased to work with Ohio’s leadership to launch our 2015 Small
Business – Big Opportunity series in Columbus, where regulatory
initiatives and a strengthening regional economy are helping small
businesses thrive,” said Joan Woodward, President of the Travelers
Institute and Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers.
“Today is also a chance to hear from leadership of the Department of
Homeland Security as it raises awareness about cybersecurity threats and
offers strategies and solutions that place small businesses on a path
toward success.”
Lt. Gov. Taylor will highlight Ohio’s statewide regulatory reform
initiatives.
“Since the Common Sense Initiative (CSI) was created four years ago and
placed under my leadership, we have been moving forward to streamline
Ohio’s business regulations and make Ohio a more business-friendly
state,” Taylor said. “I am working every day to ensure state government
is reducing government red tape and making it easier for businesses to
grow and expand in Ohio.”
Henry will deliver a keynote address on the current status and outlook
for the regional economy, its implications for small business, and new
findings on small business lending. He said, “Our new small business
survey with the N.Y. Federal Reserve showed a wide difference in credit
demand between small and large revenue firms. Most small firms are
seeking credit and using funds for expansion. In Columbus, we will
examine these trends and explore what this tells us about small business
lending and expansion.”
The Travelers Institute launched its Small Business – Big Opportunity
events in 2011 to raise awareness about the challenges small businesses
face across the country and the solutions that can be put in place. The
national symposia series convenes policymakers, industry advocates, and
small business owners to promote small business success.
To learn more about the series and Travelers small business advocacy
initiatives, please visit www.travelersinstitute.org/smallbusiness.
About Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, with branches in Cincinnati and
Pittsburgh, is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that, along with the
Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., comprise the Federal Reserve
System. As part of the nation’s central bank, the Cleveland Fed
participates in the formulation of U.S. monetary policy, supervises
banking organizations, and provides payment and other services to
financial institutions and the U.S. Treasury. In addition, the Bank
supports the well-being of communities across the Fourth Federal Reserve
District through a wide array of research, outreach and educational
activities. For more information, visit www.clevelandfed.org
or follow the Bank on Facebook
and Twitter (@ClevelandFed).
About Columbus Chamber
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is a resources-based non-profit
organization serving over 1,300 businesses in Central Ohio. Providing
support in areas such as research, marketing, talent advisement,
networking and government affairs, the Chamber has been in existence for
131 years, helping businesses thrive every step along the way.
About Travelers Institute
The Travelers
Institute, the public policy division of The Travelers Companies,
Inc., engages in discussion and analysis of public policy topics of
importance to the insurance marketplace and the financial services
industry more broadly. The Travelers Institute draws upon the industry
expertise of Travelers’ senior management and the technical expertise of
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provide information, analysis, and solutions to public policymakers and
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home,
and business.
For more information, visit www.Travelers.com.
Media Contact:
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
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Source: The Travelers Companies, Inc.