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The Akron-Canton Advocacy Alliance (ACAA) is hosting its 2026 Day in Columbus to connect members with elected officials and government representatives in Ohio’s capital to discuss key issues facing the business community. Being held at the Ohio State House, this unique event will provide members with exclusive opportunities to interact with lawmakers on Ohio’s anticipated State Capital Budget process, important legislative and administrative activities, and other key issues facing the business community.

The day will feature a series of speakers with Q&A sessions and also includes lunch. Attendees will be invited to an exclusive post-event networking reception following the presentations at the Statehouse. A final agenda and full list of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Please note this event is exclusively for members of the Greater Akron Chamber and the Canton Regional Chamber. 

Agenda

10:30 – State Rep. Bill Roemer, Chair, House Ways and Means Committee
11:00 – State Rep. Jack Daniels, Vice Chair, House Transportation Committee
11:45 – Senate President Rob McColley
12:00 – Senator Jerry Cirino, Chair, Senate Finance Committee
1:00 – Kim Murnieks, Director, Ohio Office of Budget and Management
1:30 – Lydia Mihalik, Director, Ohio Department of Development
2:00 – State Rep. Dave Thomas, Vice Chair, House Ways and Means Committee
2:30 – State Rep. Bride Rose Sweeney – Ranking Member, House Finance Committee
3:30 – Senator Jane Timken, Chair, Higher Education Committee

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