6/4/2026
9:00 AM - 4:15 PM EST


Location: Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 34 S. Third St., Unit 100, Columbus, OH 43215


Registration ends on 6/3/2026

Chamber Day, hosted by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Professionals of Ohio, is a statewide gathering designed specifically for chamber of commerce executives, staff, board members, and business leaders who want to stay informed, engaged, and influential in Ohio’s public policy and government affairs landscape.

The agenda includes timely legislative updates, policy briefings from the Ohio Chamber’s legislative team, and a Washington, D.C. update on federal policy issues impacting businesses and local communities. Attendees will also learn about grants and funding opportunities available to their members through JobsOhio. In addition to policy insights, Chamber Day will feature practical best-practice sessions designed specifically for chamber professionals, including “Advocating with Impact: Effective Lobbying Strategies for Chamber Leaders” and “Is My Chamber Compliant? Rules & Laws.”

Stay for the after event mixer up on the 3rd floor at Club 1893 for food and drinks!

2026 Chamber Day
Presented by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Chamber Professionals of Ohio
Thursday, June 4, 2026

9:00AM Registration & Networking (Continental Breakfast Provided)

9:45AM Welcome
Matt Owen, Executive Director, Chamber Professionals of Ohio
Steve Stivers, President & CEO, Ohio Chamber of Commerce

10:00AM Advocating with Impact: Effective Lobbying Strategies for Chamber Leaders
Rick Carfagna, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, OCC

10:50AM Break

11:00AM Ohio Legislative Update from Ohio Government Affairs Team
Matt MacLaren, Director of Travel & Tourism Policy, OCC
Kevin Shimp, Associate Attorney, Dickinson-Wright
Liz Baumgartner, Director of Tax & Economic Development Policy, OCC
Molly Mottram, Director of Healthcare Policy, OCC

12:00PM Lunch/Networking

12:25PM-1PM Washington DC Legislative Update
Justin Barns, VP Government Affairs, OCC

1PM – 2PM “Is my Chamber Compliant? Rules & Laws.”
Mike Throne, President & CEO, Chillicothe Area Chamber of Commerce

2PM – 2:15PM Break

2:15PM – 3:15PM Grants & Funding Opportunities for your members
Drew Cooper, Director, Government Affairs & Engagement, Jobs Ohio

3:15PM – 4:15PM Keynote: Ohio Workforce
TBD

4:15PM Social Networking Event: 3rd Floor (Club 1893) – Food & Drinks Provide