Message from Beth--December 18, 2025

• The ACEC Ohio Board approved the Committee Review Task Force recommendations as part of advancing the strategic plan.
• The Task Force defined committees, forums, and task forces.
• Recommendations included consolidating three committees, establishing one new committee, and transitioning one committee into a forum.

ACEC Ohio Board of Directors Nominations

• Offices to be filled include Southwest Regional Director, Central Regional Director, and two At-Large Directors.
• The nomination committee will start meeting in January to provide a report to the Board of Directors in March.
• The new officers and directors assume office on July 1, 2026.

ACEC Ohio Legislative Fly-In Events Scheduled

• Designed to strengthen the relationship between engineers and lawmakers, this is our third year hosting the fly-in’s.
• If you have a personal connection with a legislator in your chapter’s region, we encourage you to reach out and invite them to the event.
• Scheduled for January 2026, find your region's date and location.

• Climate Risk & Liability - What Firms Need To Know

• Engineering Business Sentiment Q4 2025

• ACEC Comments on USCIS Proposal to Change How H-1B Visas are Allocated

• ACEC Comments on Engineering Industry Exemption from the New H-1B Visa Fee

• Firm of the Future: The Workforce of the Future

• Spicer Group
• Abercrombie & Associates Inc.

Salary Survey Results Now Available!

The 2025 survey includes comprehensive sections on salary, benefits, and business practices. Conducted every three years, the business practices section, will cover crucial topics such as owner transition, business valuation, utilization rates, backlog, and average days for receivables.

The survey administered by The Owens Group is a valuable resource exclusively available through ACEC Ohio, gathering the most current data from engineering companies across Ohio—information that you won't find anywhere else.

ACEC Ohio Salary is offering our member-participants the 2025 ACEC Ohio Salary & Benefits survey at the discounted participant price of $75.  For firms that did not participate the cost is $600.

Based on feedback from member firms, the next survey (after fall 2025) will take place in April 2027.

Click HERE to purchase the survey results.

Please email Haley Phillippi at haley.phillippi@acecohio.org if you have questions.

ACEC Ohio Continues Lunch & Learn Series--Register for one or all today!

Virtual Lunch & Learn Remaining 2 Sessions:

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 - M&A Strategy
Presenter: Jeff Adams

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - Ownership Transition
Presenter: Brad Wilson

Participants will receive Continued Professional Development (CPD) certificates upon completion of each webinar in the series!

Click HERE to register!

New ACEC Ohio Job Board & Internship Portal

We are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the ACEC Ohio Job Board, provided by Naylor. This new platform will allow member firms to:

• Post job openings
• Share internship opportunities
• Find volunteer opportunities

The job board will feature volunteer opportunities from our four partner STEM organizations, helping members connect directly with K–12 engagement programs. In addition, we are seeking members who are interested in:

• Speaking at universities or high schools
• Serving as adjunct professors
• Participating in STEM outreach events
• Supporting partner organizations' competitions and activities

These resources will be accessible on our Workforce Development page