The View from Main Street: Challenges, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead

Jared Weiser is a leading voice for Ohio’s small business community. As the State Director for the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Ohio, he drives statewide advocacy and political strategy for more than 20,000 small business owners, working closely with lawmakers, state agencies, and the Governor’s office to improve Ohio’s economic climate.

With more than a decade of high impact government affairs experience, his career includes serving as the Director of Legislative Affairs for the Ohio Credit Union League, where he led state and federal legislative strategies on issues affecting financial cooperatives. Earlier in his career, he spent nearly ten years at NFIB advancing workers’ compensation reforms and securing billions in premium rebates for Ohio employers.

Jared’s leadership and policy expertise have earned him multiple gubernatorial appointments, including service on the Public Benefits Advisory Board and the Industrial Commission Nominating Council, where he helps shape statewide policy and oversight on behalf of all Ohioans.

He holds an MBA from Ohio University and a bachelor’s degree in political science and Spanish from The Ohio State University. A registered lobbyist and active member of the Ohio Lobbying Association, Jared brings a relationship-driven, solutions-focused approach to public policy and advocacy.