Message from Beth -- January 28, 2026

• The ACEC Ohio Advocacy Plan Task Force has completed their first draft.
• Based on member input, discussion, and strategic review, the Task Force narrowed the plan to four core advocacy pillars.
• Additional updates will be shared as the draft plan moves through committee review and toward Board consideration in March.

ACEC Ohio Engineering Excellence Awards -- February 19, 2026

• Keynote by Boris Martin, CEO of Engineers Without Borders.
• Emcee Kurt Ludlow, ABC 6/Fox28 counts down to Grand Award winner.
• Register today and consider sponsoring this year's event.

National Engineers Week -- February 22–28, 2026

• This year’s Engineers Week theme is "Transform Your Future".
• ACEC Ohio is sponsoring two E-Week events - Northwest and Central Chapters.
• We want to spotlight the amazing work your firms are doing! Send us photos and descriptions of your employees participating in Engineers Week activities.

• Engineers Week 2026: Celebrating Engineers and Transforming the Future

• Appropriations Update – State of Play in Washington

• 5 Numbers That Explain America’s Engineering Shortage

• Engineering Careers Continue to Rank Among the Nation’s Best Jobs

• BREMA Resources, LLC dba Stone Environmental
• ThomS, LLC
• alliant

ACEC Ohio/ACEC Indiana Joint Virtual IT Forum

ACEC Ohio/ACEC Indiana Joint Virtual IT Forum - Register Now!

Join industry leaders for a practical discussion on the strategy, governance, and people needed to build the Firm of the Future—beyond the hype and into real-world application.

Agenda Highlights:

• Opening Keynote: Kuan-Chuen Wu, Engineering + AI Educator
• Interactive Breakout Sessions
• Report-outs & Closing

Who Should Attend? IT professionals, principals, project managers, emerging professionals, and anyone interested in digital and AI-integrated practices.

Register Now!

ACEC Ohio Continues Lunch & Learn Series--Register today!

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

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

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 & Career Pathways page