2025 Annual State Conference & Tradeshow
Cherry Valley Hotel
2299 Cherry Valley Road
Newark, Ohio 43055
September 15th - 16th 2025
2025 OPFMA Annual State Conference
Cherry Valley Conference Center | Newark, Ohio
September 15–16, 2025
The Ohio Public Facilities Management Association (OPFMA) is excited to announce the 2025 Annual State Conference, and you're invited to be part of our biggest event of the year!
We are expecting 130–140 attendees from across Ohio’s public facility sector for a day and half of:
Breakout Sessions
Hands-On Workshops
General Sessions
Industry Tradeshow
Networking Opportunities
Delicious Meals and Hospitality
Hosted at the beautiful Cherry Valley Conference Center, this event offers a dynamic platform for education, collaboration, and industry insight.
Interested in speaking or sharing your expertise? Submit your proposal today and join our lineup of professional presenters.
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Don’t forget to book your sleeping room!
Call Cherry Valley Hotel directly at (740) 788-1200 to reserve your accommodations early.
Mark your calendar, start preparing your proposals, and get ready for a fantastic conference experience with OPFMA in 2025!
TRADESHOW SPACES AVAILABLE
We are currently letting our Exhibitors from last year the "First Chance" to register for this year before we open it up to the public. Please wait until Tuesday May 27th at which time we will OPEN registration for the remaining booths.
Booth | Exhibitor |
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1 | 3M |
2 | Gojo Industries |
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4 | Waibel Energy Systems |
5 | Trane |
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13 | Energy Optimizers- Executive Level |
14 | |
15 | FMX |
16 | Primex, Inc |
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19 | Allied Environmental Services, Inc. |
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REGISTRATION FOR EXHIBITORS IS NOW OPEN: Register Now!
Greetings Partners,
2025 Annual Conference Information
Cherry Valley Hotel – Newark, Ohio | September 15–16, 2025
The Ohio Public Facilities Management Association (OPFMA) invites our valued 2024 exhibitors to join us once again for the 2025 Annual State Conference, returning to the beautiful Cherry Valley Hotel in Newark, Ohio. This premier two-day event connects you with facility professionals from across the state through high-impact networking, exposure, and engagement.
Exhibitor Information:
This is a private invite, Exhibitor registration opens to the public on May 27th, 2025
Exhibit Dates: Monday, September 15, 2025, 7:30AM – 4:00PM & Tuesday, September 16, 2025 7:30AM – 12:00 Noon
Booth space is limited and fills quickly—reserve early to guarantee your spot!
New This Year – Offsite Social Sponsorship!
We're excited to introduce a new sponsorship opportunity for our Monday evening social at Shipp Brothers Brewery. Join attendees for an evening of networking in a relaxed setting while enjoying local brews, appetizers, and entertainment.
Social Sponsorship Fee: $500.00
(Covers transportation, food, and beverages)
➤ Please note: Exhibitors must be a sponsor to attend the offsite social event.
Your sponsorship ensures a memorable experience for all and provides added visibility for your company.
We look forward to your continued partnership and to welcoming you to another successful OPFMA Conference! For questions or to reserve your booth and sponsorship, please contact us.
Reserve your space today and be part of Ohio’s premier facility management event!
Register for Booth this link: https://zfrmz.com/2pTxfxI8IAQdYskyIaFb
2025 Annual Conference – Call for Presentations
Hosted by the Ohio Public Facilities Management Association (OPFMA)
Conference Dates: September 15–16, 2025 | Location: Cherry Valley Hotel, Newark, Ohio
OPFMA is now accepting presentation proposals for our 2025 Annual State Conference! We invite facility professionals, industry experts, consultants, and educators to share their knowledge, strategies, and innovations with our statewide audience of public facility leaders and operations personnel.
This two-day conference offers both general sessions and breakout sessions, and we are seeking presentations that support our mission to educate, inspire, and strengthen the facility management profession across Ohio.
To submit your proposal, please use the following link:
Submit Presentation: https://zfrmz.com/TzvOBiN1c2DXBwkGWhlC
All submissions will be reviewed by the OPFMA Board of Trustees during the next scheduled board meeting. Proposals are evaluated based on relevance, clarity, value to attendees, and alignment with OPFMA’s goals.
All presentations must be educational in nature and non-commercial.
Deadline for submission: July 15th, 2025
Presenters will be notified of the Board’s decision following the review process.
Selected presenters may be eligible for conference attendance benefits or speaking honorariums, as determined by the Board.
We appreciate your interest in contributing to the success of the OPFMA 2025 Annual Conference and look forward to receiving your presentation ideas!
For questions or assistance, please contact us at edo@opfma.org.