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Events

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This Year's Expo was on Monday, October 20, 2025 This is the most anticipated event in Ohio’s bar and hospitality scene! On Monday, October 20th, 2025 at the Hollywood Casino (200 Georgesville Rd., Columbus, OH), an action-packed day of innovation, connection, and excitement was enjoyed by hundreds of attendees! What We Saw: Networking with hundreds of industry pros Live demos that brought the latest trends to life Hands-on testing and sampling of the newest tools, tech, and tastes Insider insights that helped attendees discover the next big thing for their bar or restaurant Whether you were looking to upgrade your offerings, meet top vendors, or simply get inspired—attendees found it all at the 2025 Ohio Bar Expo! Watch the highlight reel below, and mark your calendar for next October! We…
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Introducing the Ohio Bar Owners Association

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     The leadership and staff of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association are excited to announce that we have officially changed our name to the Ohio Bar Owners Association.     Over the last 80 years, bar owners have turned to the OLBA to find out what the latest developments meant for their businesses and we will continue that strong tradition and level of service as the Ohio Bar Owners Association.     Over the decades, the association has been the premiere voice for bar owners in Ohio—we thought it was time for our name to reflect who we fight for every day. Along with the change, we will also be hosting the Ohio Bar Owners Expo—our statewide trade show formerly known as the Buckeye Bar Expo.     Over the years, the…
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BAR OWNERS GET BIG WINS ON SPORTS GAMING AND SUNDAY SALES

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Introducing the Ohio Bar Owners Association; Sports Betting and Simplified Liquor Options on the Way The leadership and staff of the Ohio Licensed Beverage Association are excited to announce that we have officially changed our name to the Ohio Bar Owners Association.Over the last 80 years, bar owners have turned to the OLBA to find out what the latest developments meant for their businesses and we will continue that strong tradition and level of service as the Ohio Bar Owners Association.Over the decades, the association has been the premier voice for bar owners in Ohio—we thought it was time for our name to reflect who we fight for every day.  Along with the change, we will also be hosting the Ohio Bar Owners Expo—our statewide trade show formerly known as…
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