Week in Review: July 21, 2024

PEOPLE

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) announced Tuesday it has promoted two members of its government relations team to managing director roles. Lindsey Short is now managing director for advocacy and energy services while James Lee is managing director for public policy services. Both will report to OMA President Ryan Augsburger. Short will direct advocacy efforts in energy policy, workforce development and civil justice while Lee will manage the OMA policy committee program and coordinate day-to-day lobbying activity across a range of legislative and regulatory priorities.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) announced Wednesday that registration has opened for the free, virtual Medical and Health Symposium it will host from Wednesday, Nov. 13 through Friday, Nov. 15. BWC said the annual event provides thousands of medical and legal professionals with an opportunity to learn, engage and earn continuing education credits. The 2024 symposium will focus on technology in medicine, exploring how that can shape the future for injured workers and medical professionals. The symposium has over 20 types of continuing education credit. More information and registration are available at the event website, https://mhs.digitellinc.com/.