Message from Beth--March 25, 2026

• The Board of Directors approved a new 3-year Advocacy Plan
• Next step is seeking member volunteers for communication plan
• Four core pillars focused on educating, engaging and opportunities for legislative changes

Laurie Adams Nominated to Serve as Next Chair of the ACEC Ohio Board of Directors

• Board approves the Nominating Committee slate of officers for next year
• Positions include Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, 2-At-Large and 2-Chapter Directors
• All newly elected officers and directors shall take office on July 1

Register for the 2026 ODOT/ACEC Ohio Partnering Conference

• Join Us for Our Partnering Conference Social Event on Monday, May 11 at Jackie O's on Fourth
• This year's Partnering Conference theme is NextGen Partnering: AI and Technology
• Registration closes Friday, April 24, 2026

• ACEC Ohio Launches Statewide Member Spotlight for Engineers Week 2026

• 5 Numbers That Define Engineering’s Business Outlook in 2026

• ACEC Brings Home the Gold at the Trendy Awards

• Public Investment Climbs While Private Market Declines Weigh Down 2025 Totals

• The Health Care Transformation: Five Trends Engineering Firms Need to Know

• AI is Becoming an Infrastructure Story with Engineering Firms at Its Center

• Lean-On Inc.

ACEC Ohio / ACEC Indiana Vertical Forum
Tuesday, April 14
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

1:00 – 2:00 PM | Featured Speaker
Brad Bush, DesignPro Insurance Group, will lead a discussion on contracts and risk, including:

• Navigating unfavorable terms and conditions

• Indemnity and standard of care concerns

• Managing uninsurable risks

• Strategies firms are using when working with construction managers vs. AIA contract documents

2:00 – 3:00 PM | Breakout Discussions
Continue the conversation in small groups to share experiences, challenges, and practical strategies with peers across Ohio and Indiana.

This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and connect with firms facing similar challenges.

Register Now!

Virtual Lunch & Learn Series
Building the Next Generation of Firm Owners
April 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for this session featuring Brad Wilson of Stambaugh Ness, who will explore ownership transition, the benefits of diverse ownership models, and how firms can prepare and empower the next generation of leaders.

Attendees will gain practical insight into ownership structures, decision-making considerations, and how to identify and develop future firm owners.

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Annual Virtual Marketing Forum (in partnership with SMPS)
April 28, 2026
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Designed for AEC marketers and open to all industry professionals, this forum will feature:

• A client panel with representatives from the City of Columbus, OFCC, and more to gain insight on client experience from a marketing standpoint

• A presentation on video marketing trends, tools, and strategies for 2026

Register Now!

ACEC Ohio Job Board & Internship Portal

This new platform allows member firms to:

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

These resources are accessible on our Workforce & Career Pathways page