The Annual Columbus Drive-In is around the corner and will take place on Wednesday, March 11, at the Ohio Chamber in Columbus.
Past Drive-Ins have resulted in millions of dollars in state funding and essential policies to help make the Mahoning Valley a better place to live, learn, work, and raise a family.
The Regional Chamber is excited to announce that Ohio State Senate President and Lt. Governor candidate Rob McColley will open this year’s Drive-In!
Senator Rob McColley was unanimously elected President of the Ohio Senate in January of 2025, and will preside over the Upper Chamber during the 136th General Assembly.
President McColley began serving in Senate after being appointed in December 2017. He represents the 1st Senate District, which includes Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Fulton, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams counties, as well as part of Logan county. He was elected by his Senate colleagues to serve as Senate Majority Floor Leader for the 135th General Assembly.
Event Overview:
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The day will consist of 75–100 Valley leaders holding meetings with the most influential state policymakers.
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With a broad range of community Capital Budget projects, the Drive-In provides the means to advocate for the Valley.
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Speakers at the event will be forthcoming; however, with the ever-changing political landscape, the agenda could change at a moment’s notice.
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We will do our best to accommodate, should this happen.
Red & White Welcome Reception
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Tuesday, March 10
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6–8 p.m.
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Ohio Statehouse, Museum Gallery
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Hosted in partnership with Youngstown State University
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Open bar with hors d'oeuvres
- This event is free with registration or $50 to attend the Reception only
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This is an “all invite” event:
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All members of the 136th General Assembly and the Executive Branch will be invited
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Targeted to YSU alumni and Youngstown natives living and working in Columbus
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Delegation Coffee Hour
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Wednesday, March 11
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8:30–9:30 a.m.
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Ohio Chamber
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Invitation extended to members of our delegation representing the Lake to River region
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A great opportunity to access our area’s representatives and senators
