Ohio River Summit Set To Begin June 10 In Cincinnati
The Ohio River Commission will host the Ohio River Summit, focusing on economic strategies impacting the regional segment of the waterway, June 10-11 in Cincinnati.
The commission is inviting community leaders in economic development, the maritime industry and local municipalities to attend. Along with growing the Ohio River’s economy, a goal of the commission is to strengthen collaboration between industry and state leaders, the commission said.
The summit builds on work started when Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine started the commission in January 2025 to unify state leaders in advancing economic and workforce development, tourism and recreation across the state’s 14 Ohio River counties.
“The Ohio River has helped shape communities, industries and jobs across southern Ohio for generations,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development, which oversees the Ohio River Commission. “The Ohio River Summit will bring community leaders together to focus on what comes next — how we expand opportunity, support river communities and position the Ohio River as a driver of economic growth well into the future.”
The Ohio River Summit will open June 10 with a commission meeting, followed by networking events. On June 11, a series of breakout sessions will be held focused on key priorities, including infrastructure development, recreation and conservation efforts, maritime workforce expansion and the federal and state tools influencing the river’s economic future.
“This Ohio River Summit is an opportunity to bring leaders from across the Ohio River region together for conversations that can lead to real progress,” said Taylor Abbott, executive director of the Ohio River Commission. “Attendees will have the chance to hear new ideas, discuss shared challenges and connect with partners working to strengthen communities and expand opportunity along the river.”
The deadline to register for the summit is June 1. To learn more, visit https://development.ohio.gov/about-us/boards-and-commissions/ohio-river-commission.
