This conference will occur June 4 & 5 in Perrysburg, Ohio. Be sure to mark your calendar for CPD education, fellowship and fun. For this two-day meeting, OSPE's Toledo Chapter is lining up a knockout program.

Engineers Programs: CPD Hours Available

With Toledo Chapter leadership at the helm, count on great things for the educational side of this conference!

The theme is "Energy & Innovation" and the chapter is planning a technical tour at the University of Toledo's School of Solar & Advanced Renewable Energy. There you will learn about wind research, biomass fuel cells, the 80kW wind turbine, energy storage, geothermal, photovoltaic research, and the largest solar fields in the State of Ohio.

In addition watch for seminars on geothermal, microturbine projects in the Midwest, and other energy and business topics.

Guests'/Spouses' Programs: Fun for Your Guests

Guests will enjoy tours of the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, the Toledo Botanical Gardens and Ft. Meigs, as well as a cooking class, a tea house luncheon and shopping.  

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Showcase your company before Ohio engineering leaders! Download our sponsorship media kit here. 

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Location, Location, Location

If you're looking for prime real estate for the OSPE Spring CPD Conference, look no further! The Toledo Chapter of OSPE is proud to host OSPE's Spring CPD Conference this year in the City of Perrysburg.

Perrysburg is a graceful, historic community located on the banks of the Maumee River, rich in heritage and traditions. Many battles took place along its shores during the Revolutionary War.

Shopping and dining are also area attractions. And speaking of shopping, we'll be holding our Spring CPD Conference right in the center of a shopping haven -- The Town Center at Levis Commons!

Meeting Space & Accommodations

The new Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg is the premier hotel in the Toledo area. Its unique setting in Levis Commons, home to world-class shopping, dining and entertainment, makes it the perfect hotel for both the business and leisure traveler.

Make your overnight room reservations at the Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg by calling 1-419-873-0700. To reserve your overnight room at the OSPE discounted rate of $109 plus 9.5% tax per night, mention "Ohio Society of Professional Engineers." Rooms are being held at this rate for OSPE Conference attendees through Thursday, May 6, 2010. Register early to ensure availability.

The Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg offers features designed with you in mind.

• Complimentary parking
• Complimentary 24-hour business center
• Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel
• Over 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space
• The hotel is also conveniently located close to Northwest Ohio area attractions, local corporations and two Ohio universities
• Easy access to local airports and I-475, I-75, I-80 and I-90.

The Hosts with the Most

We are excited to be working again with the Toledo Chapter. We've hosted successful conferences with this chapter in both 1994 and 2001 -- and now we're coming back for more! Our host committee includes some great leaders!

Check out this line up:

• Conference Chairman Kent Buehrer, PE, is orchestrating the Toledo Chapter's efforts to find local programming and education hours that are both meaningful and timely. Kent is the president of Buehrer Group in Maumee. 
• Sponsorship Co-Chairs Corey Zachel, PE, and Dave Kuhn, PE, will help you showcase your company before Ohio engineering leaders. Corey also works for Buehrer Group as an electrical engineer and he is Toledo Chapter president. Dave is a project manager/director for Feller Finch & Associates in Maumee. He is president of the Engineers Foundation of Ohio.
• Guest Tours Chair Marlene Uhler is busy planning entertainment for spouses and other guests who, by the way, are always most welcome! Marlene is a docent at the Toledo Museum of Art, a longtime friend of the Society and a great planner.
• Student Programs Chair Richard Martinko, PE, is the director of the University of Toledo's Intermodal Transportation Institute and University Transportation Center.
• Hospitality & Registration Chair Tom Uhler, PE, is leading efforts to make sure your attendance at the Spring CPD Conference is as comfortable, as convenient and as enjoyable as possible! Tom is the president of TTL Associates Inc.