Advocating for Warren County at the 2025 Capitol Drive! March 5, 2025
The Area Progress Council of Warren County had the opportunity to engage with Ohio’s top policymakers at the 2025 Chamber Alliance Capitol Drive, ensuring our region’s priorities are heard at the state level. This event brought together business leaders, workforce advocates, and policymakers to discuss critical issues shaping Warren County’s future.
Key Focus Areas: Economic Growth – Expanding business investment, reducing regulatory hurdles, and increasing workforce housing opportunities. Workforce Development – Strengthening training programs, addressing AI automation challenges, and tackling the “benefits cliff.” Care Access – Making quality child care more affordable for working families and businesses. Infrastructure Investment – Improving Ohio’s energy grid and transportation networks to support economic expansion. Education & Career Readiness – Investing in career technical education and dropout prevention programs to create a strong workforce pipeline.
Discussions with Key Leaders: Senate President Rob McColley & Senator Steve Wilson Secretary of State Frank LaRose House Speaker Matt Huffman Treasurer of State Robert Sprague …and more state officials shaping Ohio’s future.
Why This Matters: Advocacy at the state level ensures Warren County continues to be a great place to live, work, and do business. The APC remains committed to pushing for policies that foster economic development, strengthen the workforce, and improve infrastructure for the long-term success of our community.
A huge thank you to the Chamber Alliance, Bricker Graydon, and DSD Advisors for organizing this impactful day of discussion and collaboration!
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Area Progress Council of Warren County is grateful for the following
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Warren County Commissioners present the State of the County - April 19 - Shaker Run Golf Club
Pictured Commissioners Dave Young, Shannon Jones and Tom Grossmann and APC President Steve Roat
33rd Economic Outlook Breakfast held Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Cincinnati Marriott NE
The annual breakfast featured a CEO/Presidents Panel featuring Ron Lipps, CEO of ADVICS Manufacturing Ohio, Inc.; Mike Prescott, President, US Bank Cincinnati MSA; and Mike Schueler, Chair and CEO, Schueler Group of Companies. Commissioner Dave Young served as moderator. The event was sponsored by: ADVICS & Sinclair College - Platinum Plus Sponsors; LCNB National Bank, Taft, and US Bank; Gold Sponsors: McGill Smith Punshon and the City of Springboro; Silver Sponsor: Minuteman Press - Lebanon and Bronze Sponsor: Camp Joy.
Pictured from L to R
Mike Schueler, Schueler Group of Companies; Commissioner Dave Young, Steve Roat, President - Area Progress Council; Ron Lipps, ADVICS Manufacturing and Mike Prescott, US Bank
APC's Annual Dinner held October 26 at Valley Vineyards in Morrow.
