October 5, 2026 Print

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Chapter News

    • The Countdown to Educon is On! We are just 5 weeks away from the premier event of the season! Join us on Tuesday, November 10, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for an incredible afternoon packed with education, networking, and great food—completely free of charge. You will get 3 AIA LU/HSW Accredited Seminars to boost your continuing education, a dynamic product expo featuring the latest industry innovations, a famous Montgomery Inn luncheon buffet, and prime networking opportunities with your local peers. Learn More & Register Here.
    • We're on the Road Again! Join us next Tuesday, October 13, as we head to Lebanon, OH, for an exclusive tour of the Ghent manufacturing facility. As an industry leader, Ghent specializes in innovative solutions for visual communication, space division, and display furniture. Our factory tours are always educational, highly engaging, and a lot of fun. Plus, attendees will earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Don't miss out—see you in Lebanon!
    • Secure Your Spot at Educon 2026! Want to get your brand in front of key industry professionals? Join us as an exhibitor at the Educon 2026 Product Expo! Click here to explore what Educon is all about and view our exhibitor packages (CSI Members: $250, Non-Members: $350).  Can’t exhibit in person? You can still make an impact! Support the event as a Food & Beverage Sponsor for just $100, or maximize your visibility by doing both. Space is highly limited—only 16 tabletop spots remain! Reserve yours today and connect with your target audience.
    • The CSI Ohio Valley Chapter is thrilled to host the 2027 CSI Great Lakes Region Conference next spring! This upcoming conference will take place in Columbus, Ohio—the largest city in our chapter's region. We are looking for volunteers to help plan this exciting event. If you would like to join the planning committee—especially our members living or working in the Columbus area—please contact Chapter President Kirk Paisley to get involved. Additionally, if you have recommendations for premier venues in Columbus, please share your ideas with Kirk as soon as possible. Stay tuned for more detailed information and updates over the next couple of months!

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    October Program

    OCT 13 - Ghent Factory Tour - Get a behind-the-scenes look at the full lifecycle of architectural visual communication products—from raw materials through manufacturing, packaging, and installation. We will be touring Ghent’s Lebanon, Ohio manufacturing facility and learn how commercial whiteboards, glassboards, and mobile collaboration solutions are engineered and produced to support healthier, safer, and more effective education, corporate, and healthcare environments.
    Ghent Manufacturing, Lebanon, OH 11:30 – 1:30.
    1 AIA LU/HSW Credit Click here for more info and to register for the program.

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    Future CSI OVC Programs

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    Local, Region, and National News

    • The 2027 Editions: AIA Documents A201 and B101: The CSINext Chapter will be presenting “A “Sneak Peek” at the 2027 Editions of AIA Documents A201 and B101″ at their October virtual meeting presented by Ronald  Geren, FCSI, Distinguished Member, CCS, CCCA, CDT, SCIP  and Manoj Dalaya, CSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA. Mark your calendars for October 14th at 12:00pm EDT. We look forward to having you attend this free webinar, register today as space is limited!
    • Bayer to Invest $2.2 Billion in New Manufacturing Site in Ohio. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Bayer and JobsOhio today to announce Bayer’s plans to invest $2.2 billion in a new pharmaceutical manufacturing site in New Albany, Ohio. Bayer is expected to create around 600 high-value jobs in the New Albany International Business Park and roughly 1,500 construction jobs during the facility’s construction…read more.
    • CDA30 Submissions Closing! Don’t miss out on being part of the Cincinnati Design Awards 30th anniversary!! Subbmissions close this Friday, October 9. Projects completed within the past five years in the disciplines of architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning and experiential graphic design are all eligible for submission. The celebration will be held at the Mercantile Immersive on November 6, 2026; tickets are on sale now. Follow the CDAs on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
    • Cincinnati Convention Center District Realignment: According to 3CDC's September 2026 project updates, work at the Convention Center Garage entered its final stages. The Fourth Street sidewalk and drive lanes fully reopened under a permanent traffic pattern, and mural installations advanced along Elm Street. At the nearby Cincinnati Marriott Downtown site, crews focused on foundational drilling and removing underground obstructions.

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    At the Institute...

    • Make an impact. Build connections. Shape the future. Volunteering with CSI is an opportunity to connect with industry peers, grow professionally, and strengthen the community that helps move the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry forward.  Your expertise and experience can make a difference in strengthening CSI and contributing to the advancement of the industry. Whether you have a few hours to contribute or are looking for a larger role, there’s a way to get involved. Current volunteer opportunities include: Uniformat Working Group, MasterFormat Task Team, OmniClass Development Committee, and PPD Format Committee. Click here for more information.

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    Programs from Allied Organizations

    Check out the Built Industry shared calendar for events from organizations including 2030 District, ACI, AIA, AIAS UC, ASHRE, ASPE, Design LAB, IIDA, Miami University OTR CCE, NAIOP, NAWIC, SMPS, ULI, and the University of Cincinnati DAAP.

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    Member Anniversaries

    • 2002 | Richards Crawford, CSI, CDT | Owner | Timber Oak Consulting, LLC

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    Membership Stats

    • Membership Count: 82
    • Due for Renewal: 4
    • New Members: 0

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