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2025 FIA Ohio Lobby Day

FIA will host Ohio Lobby Day on October 14-15, 2025 where members will have the opportunity to educate State lawmakers and address the issues facing the forging industry.

 

 

 

 

2025 FIA Ohio Lobby Day 
October 14-15, 2025
Columbus, Ohio

NOTE: This is an FIA Member only event.

Why Attend:

  • Establish lines of communication and develop relationships with legislators
  • Partner with lawmakers to create solutions on critical policy issues including economic development and workforce
  • Secure plant visits and get lawmakers more invested in our success and survival

In partnership with The CJR Group, a leading lobbying firm, we will be organizing meetings with key members of the House of Representatives, Senate and the Ohio Governor's Administration. This partnership allows our members and the FIA to expand their reach in Ohio immensely.

Location:
The CJR Group
33 N. 3rd Street, Suite #420
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Registration Fee: $395 USD
This is an FIA Member only event

Registration for this event will be open until October 6, 2025. No registrations will be accepted after this date. If you have questions about registration, or would like to complete a paper registration form, please contact Kathy Edwards at kathy@forging.org. Please login at the top of this page to begin your registration.

Lobby Day Agenda:
All times listed are in Eastern Time (ET)

Tuesday, October 14th:

12:00 pm        Lunch & Lobby Day 101                                               
    The CJR Group  
     
     
1:30 pm - 5:00 pm              Legislative Meetings with the House & Senate  

 These are scheduled according to plant    
   location/company presence and detailed    
   schedules will be distributed onsite   
     
5:30 pm                              Reception/Dinner   
   A special guest is invited to speak to the group, schedule permitting   

Wednesday, October 15th:
8:00 am  Breakfast                                      
  The CJR Group 
   
9:00 am - 1:30 pm             Legislative Meeting with the House & Senate
  These are scheduled according to plant location/ company presence 
  and detailed schedules will be distributed onsite 
   
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm  Lunch
  (House and Senate are in Session) 
   
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm  Legislative Meeting with the House & Senate 
  These are scheduled according to plant location/ company presence 
  and detailed schedules will be distributed onsite 
   
 5:00 pm Depart Columbus 

 

Suggested Hotel:
Capital Suites Hotel
50 S. Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Parking is located on site. The hotel is in walking distance of all Legislative meetings and The CJR Group. 

To reserve a room, please click here. 

Cancellation:
Cancellations will be permitted until September 30, 2025 and will be refunded in full. After September 30, 2025 no refunds will be given, bust substitutions are allowed if submitted to FIA in writing.

Please Note:
This is an FIA Member only event. No registration is final until accepted by FIA. FIA reserves the right to refuse registration/attendance to any person. Any registration that is not accepted by the FIA will be refunded in full.
When
10/14/2025 12:00 PM - 10/15/2025 5:00 PM
Eastern Daylight Time
Where
The CJR Group 33 N. 3rd Street, Suite #420 Columbus, OH 43215 UNITED STATES
Registration
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Last day to register is 10/6/2025