FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Ryan Augsburger
Managing Director, Public Policy Services
The Ohio Manufacturers' Association
raugsburger@ohiomfg.com
(614) 224-5111

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Political Action Committee (OMA-PAC) has announced its endorsement of Craig Newbold in his candidacy for the 1st District Ohio House race for the upcoming November election.

“Our goal is to help elect the most qualified candidates to protect and grow Ohio manufacturing,” said OMA president Eric Burkland. “With today’s endorsement, we’ve taken an important step in accomplishing that goal. Craig supports the issues that are important to Ohio manufacturers and their employees and understands that a strong manufacturing sector leads to a healthier economy, good jobs and improved quality of life for all Ohioans. We are pleased to support Craig Newbold.”

Candidate endorsements are made by the OMA-PAC board of directors based on a variety of information including public records and member support in the district.

As Craig puts it, “For too long our kids and grandkids have had to move away to find a decent job.  It’s about time that government actually helped our local employers and attracted new ones, instead of punishing them and driving them away. It’s time we gave the next generation a real reason to stay here and build a better tomorrow”.

Craig Newbold is seeking his 1st term in the Ohio House representing the 1st District, which includes All of Columbiana County.  Born and raised in East Liverpool, Craig is a successful businessman who is ready to go to work creating real jobs, for a real recovery.  He knows what it takes first hand to create jobs and to compete successfully in today’s global marketplace and will take that experience with him to Columbus.

The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association is a volunteer-driven organization of more than 1,500 large-, medium- and small-sized member companies that serves as the voice of manufacturers in the Ohio General Assembly and before state regulatory agencies.  The OMA’s mission is to protect and grow Ohio manufacturing.  Learn more at www.ohiomfg.com.