We believe in the power of advocacy and the strength in showing up. You deserve to be heard by our elected leaders.
It is critical now more than ever that the Toledo region unifies to send a message to leaders in Columbus. Legislators and agency leaders alike must understand our region’s priorities and the critical need to work together to achieve success. Our region is strong, and these leaders must be shown what we bring to the table to the benefit of our entire state.
We need your help. Join your fellow Chamber members and economic development leaders for a conversation with legislators from the Toledo region and members of the House and Senate leadership in the state capital.
This is your chance to speak up. Your voice will make a difference in accurately representing the region and ensuring that our challenges and opportunities get the attention they deserve. Now is your time to push for innovative solutions for our region's challenges. Join us in Columbus. Make a difference.
Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Time: Program: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reception: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Athletic Club Of Columbus | 136 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215
Cost: Program and Reception: $80 for members or $100 for non-members Reception Only: $40 for members and non-members
Event Speakers include:
- Senator Rob McColley - Lt. Governor candidate and President, Ohio Senate
- David Pepper - Lt. Governor candidate
- Pamela Boratyn - Director, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT)
- Todd Kleismit - Executive Director, America 250-Ohio Commission
- Mike Duffey - Chancellor, Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE)
- Matthew Sutter - Senior Director of Housing Programs, Ohio Housing Finance Agency
- Terry Slaybaugh - Vice President of Sites and Infrastructure, JobsOhio
- Thomas Zaino - Managing Member, Zaino Hall & Farrin LLC
Legislators expected to attend the Legislative Reception include
- The Honorable Tim Barhorst | Ohio House
- The Honorable Gary Click | Ohio House
- The Honorable Haraz Ghanbari | Ohio House
- The Honorable Jennifer Gross | Ohio House
- The Honorable Dani Isaacsohn | Ohio House
- The Honorable Angela King | Ohio House
- The Honorable Mike Odioso | Ohio House
- The Honorable Tristan Rader | Ohio House
- The Honorable Bride Rose Sweeney | Ohio House
- The Honorable Erika White | Ohio House
- The Honorable Josh Williams | Ohio House
- The Honorable Willis Blackshear Jr. | Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Theresa Gavarone | Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Paula Hicks-Hudson | Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Stephen Huffman | Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Susan Manchester | Ohio Senate
*Due to the nature of their work, schedules can be unpredictable, so attendance for any individual legislator cannot be guaranteed*
Sponsorship opportunities for this event include:
Gold Sponsor - $2,000
Three (3) complimentary tickets
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Silver Sponsor - $1,000
Two (2) complimentary tickets
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Bronze Sponsor - $500
One (1) complimentary ticket
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Questions? Please contact:
Gabrielle Huff
Manager, Local Government Affairs
gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com
567.420.1225
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