With a strong and growing coalition in Ohio for close to a decade, the USGLC works to educate and engage policymakers and community leaders on why investments in development and diplomacy help keep America safe and strengthen Ohio’s economy.
The USGLC’s Ohio Advisory Committee brings together more than 200 business, faith, non-profit, and political leaders who understand how American global leadership matters for Ohio. We’re also proud of Ohio’s Veterans for Smart Power – part of a nationwide network of 30,000 veterans.
In 2021, Ohio exported
$50.4 billion
in goods to foreign markets.
In Ohio,
1,401,200 jobs (19.60%)
are supported by trade.
In 2018-2019,
14,157 students
in Ohio studied abroad.
Women’s economic empowerment is critical for U.S. development and diplomacy. It is key not only for growth through the direct output of the labor force but also in productivity...
America’s investments in diplomacy and development globally benefit Ohio locally, with more than $50 billion global exports from Ohio in 2021. Last year, more than 1.4 million jobs in Ohio were supported by international trade. Of the over 15,000...