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A Message from Beth

Message from Beth -- February 25, 2026


• Carrying last week’s Engineering Excellence Award momentum into E-Week 2026.
• "Transforming the Future" with ACEC Ohio Workforce Development Goals.
• A quick look at Ohio’s engineering enrollment trends and what they mean for the talent pipeline.
Message from Beth -- February 25, 2026

Latest News

2026 Rising Leader Class Now Accepting Applications

2026 Rising Leader Class Now Accepting Applications


• We are kicking off our 8th class of Rising Leaders in August!
• Our Rising Leader program features 6 half-day sessions covering 6 topics for a total of 27.5 hours of learning.
• The class is limited to 22 participants per program year and will be first come first serve.

Strengthening Our Voice Through Chapter Fly Ins and PAC Engagement

Strengthening Our Voice Through Chapter Fly Ins and PAC Engagement


• Key highlights from ACEC Ohio Advocacy Efforts over the past two months
• Ohio Capital Bill forthcoming; community applications due March 12
• ACEC Ohio PAC sets new record at PAC kick-off

ACEC Ohio 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Recap

ACEC Ohio 2026 Engineering Excellence Awards Recap


• RETTEW received the 2026 Grand Award for the Synthica St. Bernard Organics to Energy project.
• Inspiring keynote from Boris Martin emphasizing the engineering industry's responsibility to bettering communities.
• Celebrated our Scholarship, YP of the Year and Rising Leader Graduates.

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Announcements

ACEC Ohio/ODOT Partnering Conference Save the Date

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
ACEC Ohio/ODOT Partnering Conference
Ohio Union, Columbus, Ohio

We are also seeking sponsors for the Annual Partnering Social on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Jackie O's on Fourth.

Sponsorship Opportunity: $500
Includes recognition at the event, on social media, and in conference materials.

If you are interested in sponsoring the May 11 social, email Lexi Francis at Lexi.francis@acecohio.org.

Additional conference details and registration information will be shared in March! We look forward to your participation.


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!

Upcoming Events

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February 26, 2026
5:15PM - 7:15PM

Toledo Regional Society of Professional Engineers Week Banquet 2026

Parkway Place | 2592 Parkway Plaza, Maumee, OH 43537

February 27, 2026
11:00AM - 11:30AM

ACEC Ohio & Arnet Technologies: Leveraging Ohio’s $180K TechCred Grant for AI Automation & More

Zoom

March 12, 2026
10:00AM - 1:00PM

ACEC Ohio Quarterly Board Meeting

ACEC Ohio