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Belief formation is now a frontline issue for leaders and communicators. OSU’s @ASCatOSU “Science of Belief” webinar brings together @OhioStateComm’s @RKellyGarrett, @kurtjgray, and historian Robin Judd, moderated by @RyanDKing1. Webinar is 3 p.m., Feb. 12. Register here: osu.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

ICYMI: #Columbus job growth is expected to slow in 2026 but still beat the national rate. At the @cbusmetroclub forum, economists discussed immigration, healthcare, higher ed and how policy and AI could shape what’s next. Watch: youtu.be/jZ7xSx7lchU?si…

We’re grateful for the clients, partners, journalists, and community leaders who trust us to help navigate complexity and tell important stories. Wishing you a season of rest, perspective, and time well spent with the people who matter most. Happy Holidays from all of us at 30PR.

Wishing a happy birthday to @JimTressel5!

Ohio’s aggregates industry highlighted leadership behind safer operations, stronger communities, and a modern regulatory framework. This year’s OAIMA honorees span public policy, workforce development, and environmental stewardship. associationdatabase.com/aws/OAIMA/pt/s…

Executives think employees are excited about AI. Most aren’t. New @HarvardBiz research with @BCG and @Columbia_Biz shows #AI efforts succeed only when organizations listen, explain the “why,” and co-create with workers. Trust drives adoption. hbr.org/2025/11/leader…

Looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Groups like @CleFoodBank, @ACRFoodbank, @mofcollective, and @FreestoreFB make it easy to donate food or volunteer in your community. Helpful roundup here: spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/ne…

New research shows U.S. employee well-being hit its lowest point since 2020, with widening gaps between leaders and frontline workers. Culture, trust, and communication matter more than ever for performance and retention. @JohnsHopkins @JHUCarey @GPTW_US futurity.org/employee-well-…

Looking forward to another great @columbusbiz1st Power Breakfast in 2026. Strong lineup this year with Jason Hall and OSU President Ted Carter digging into AI, workforce readiness, and the region’s growth. bizjournals.com/columbus/news/…

College still pays off. Retirements will far outpace new grads through 2032, creating shortages in nursing, teaching, engineering & more. New analysis by Columbia University’s Stanley Litow shows the long-term ROI for students and society remains strong. theconversation.com/despite-naysay…

The @WSJ reports the Class of '26 is entering the toughest job market since the pandemic as layoffs and #AI reshape early-career roles. wsj.com/lifestyle/care…

AI sounds confident even when it’s wrong. New research from @michiganstateu offers a way to measure when an AI model actually knows an answer—critical for medicine, finance, and any high-stakes use. A step toward safer, more trustworthy AI. futurity.org/artificial-int…

Ohio is releasing $88M for brownfield cleanup, continuing a program that has already supported 680+ projects statewide. Smart remediation drives investment and community renewal. Via @GovMikeDeWine and @OhioDevelopment. yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Celebrating the graduates of the '25 Emerging Leader program this week at the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association annual meeting. Congratulations to these men & women who are the future of Ohio’s aggregates industry, which is literally the foundation of our economy.

Great #VeteransDay news from @sheridan120 @DispatchAlerts: @OhioState's new plan aims to make it a first choice for military-connected students—with faster degrees, credit for service, and paid internships. dispatch.com/story/news/edu…

Governor @GovMikeDeWine announces 12 major projects across Ohio, set to create 1,126 new jobs and retain 2,686 more, boosting local economies from Athens to Youngstown. Huge win for @OhioDevelopment, @JobsOhio & @LydiaMihalik's vision—progress in action! athensmessenger.com/business_matte…

New survey: 59% of Americans approve of higher ed’s role and 75% trust colleges at least somewhat. But most worry about tuition, debt, free speech, and discrimination. Trust remains a “reservoir of goodwill” — if institutions meet rising expectations. futurity.org/americans-high…

The future is even brighter!

.@JobsOhio is out with its 2023 Annual Report and Strategic Plan with some good news: Last year, Ohio hit a crucial economic milestone, fully recovering from pandemic-induced private sector job losses adding 44,000 new jobs. Read more here: jobsohio.com/annual-report-…

30PR Partner @ChrisDavey presented at Lakeside Chautauqua as part of Journalism Week. His presentation “Reinvigorating Truth & Trust: A New Strategy for Higher Education” was based on work with Bart Verhulst at @PresspageHQ . They advocate that universities play an active role in supporting a healthy information ecosystem.