2026 Summer Legislative Reception, presented by Buckeye Broadband

  • Date8/14/2026
  • Time7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Address
    National Museum of the Great Lakes
    1701 Front St.
    Toledo, OH 43605
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    Connect with likeminded business leaders from the Toledo region on Friday, August 14 for the Summer Legislative Reception presented by Buckeye Broadband, for the opportunity to be face-to-face with the elected officials whose decisions impact the region’s business climate. The Summer Legislative Reception gives you the chance to get to know your elected officials, ask them questions and learn the issues that might affect your business. Coming together to use our collective influence strengthens the relationships between our private and public leaders, with the goal of fostering economic growth and prosperity throughout the Toledo region.

    Members of the Ohio General Assembly, local elected officials and federal and statewide office holders are being invited to attend.

    Elected officials expected to attend the event include:

    • The Honorable Steve Demetriou | Ohio House of Representatives | District 35
    • The Honorable Michele Grim | Ohio House of Representatives | District 43
    • The Honorable Elgin Rogers Jr. | Ohio House of Representatives | District 42
    • The Honorable Erika White | Ohio House of Representatives | District 41
    • The Honorable Josh Williams | Ohio House of Representatives | District 44
    • The Honorable Wade Kapszukiewicz | Mayor, City of Toledo
    • The Honorable Mac Driscoll | Councilman, City of Toledo
    • The Honorable George Sarantou | Councilman, City of Toledo
    • The Honorable John Hobbs | Councilman, City of Toledo
    • The Honorable Ed Schimmel | Mayor, City of Northwood
    • The Honorable Neil MacKinnon III | Mayor, City of Rossford
    • The Honorable Scott Sund | Councilman, City of Maumee
    • The Honorable Marcus Hansen | Councilman, City of Sylvania
    • The Honorable Kathleen Dennis | Councilwoman, City of Bowling Green
    • The Honorable Bob Mack | Trustee, Perrysburg Township
    • The Honorable Melissa Petrea | Trustee, Middleton Township
    • The Honorable Lisa Sobecki | Lucas County Commissioner
    • The Honorable Pete Gerken | Lucas County Commissioner
    • The Honorable Anita Lopez | Lucas County Commissioner
    • The Honorable Mike Pniewski | Lucas County Engineer
    • Robert Vasquez | Board Member, Toledo Public Schools
    • Jerry Eversman | Board Member, Oregon City Schools

    Attendees of this event will enjoy coffee, a light breakfast and networking at The National Museum of the Great Lakes, located at 1701 Front Street, right along the Maumee River in Downtown Toledo. The National Museum of the Great Lakes tells the awe-inspiring stories of our Great Lakes through breathtaking photography, over 300 incredible artifacts, a number of powerful audiovisual displays and 40 hands-on interactive exhibits including the 617-foot iron ore freighter Col. James M. Schoonmaker Museum Ship and the historic Museum Tug Ohio.

     

    Complimentary parking is available for guests directly in front of the museum.


    Event sponorships are available for the 2026 event. Reach out to gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com to learn more.

    Gold Sponsorship | $4,000
    Three (3) attendees
    Logo representation
    Social media promotion

    Silver Sponsorship | $2,500
    Two (2) attendees
    Logo representation
    Social media promotion

    Bronze Sponsorship | $1,000 
    One (1) attendee
    Company name represented
    Social media promotion

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