Webinar: Marketing Ohio to Attract Visitors, Residents, & Workers

Wednesday, November 20th – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Ohio Chamber of Commerce Director of Travel & Tourism Policy Matt MacLaren to learn how your organization can help promote Ohio and your community to visitors, residents, and workers. 

About Our Presenter

Matt MacLaren is the Director of Travel and Tourism Policy for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce where he works to support, protect, and promote Ohio’s tourism industry. MacLaren is proud to be a part of the government affairs team for the Ohio Chamber which works on behalf of its over 8,000 members to make Ohio the best place in which to do business anywhere in the world.

MacLaren has spent over 20 years promoting the Ohio tourism industry. Prior to joining the Ohio Chamber in 2023, MacLaren served as Ohio Tourism Director under Governor Kasich and Governor DeWine. During his six years as Tourism Director, Ohio’s tourism industry grew to a record $53 billion industry.

Earlier in his career, MacLaren worked for the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association (OHLA). As Senior Vice President of the AHLA he helped triple the number of association members. As CEO of the OHLA he led the association to national awards for success in government affairs and for membership growth.

MacLaren is a graduate of The Ohio State University and Capital University Law School. Together with his wife Lesley they are raising their four daughters in central Ohio.