Conference Agenda

Breakfast

Staying over the night before? We'll be providing breakfast for everyone in the ballroom area. Venture down from your sleeping room to grab a bite to eat and coffee before registration opens.

Regional Economic Outlook

Break/Visit Exhibitors

Legislative Update

Presenters: Alex Zumbar & Dan Talarek, Legislative Committee Co-Chairs, and CTAO Executive Director Kevin Futryk.

Gain a working knowledge of the bills that are currently pending before the Ohio General Assembly that may impact county treasurer’s offices and operations.

Education Session

Vendor - Member Mixer

Grab a bite to eat and a refreshing drink while getting to know our vendors and their products and services.

Star Lanes Bowling and Dinner

Nothing says Cleveland like bowling! Join fellow attendees for a fun-filled evening of bowling, food, and networking at Star Lanes. Take a break from the conference sessions to enjoy a delicious dinner while challenging your colleagues to some friendly competition on the lanes. The venue is conveniently located within walking distance from the Hilton Polaris - just across the parking lot. Attire is fun and casual — bowling shirts encouraged! Come ready to strike up conversations and knock down pins!

After-Hours Networking

Not ready to call it a night? The hotel restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows, will be open to our attendees for drinks and light snacks after our evening activities. Each attendee will receive three drink tokens each evening. Additional drinks are on your own tab.

Property Tax Update

Presenters: Brian Perera and Steve Hall, ZHF Consulting LLC

Following up on their Fall Conference session "Concerns About Property Taxation From Taxpayers - and Possible Solutions," ZHF Consulting LLC will provide participants with the latest updates from the Ohio Statehouse on pending tax reform proposals. The 136th General Assembly has multiple bills and an operating budget that may significantly alter the property tax landscape in Ohio.

Education Session

Break/Visit Exhibits

Lunch

The Ohio Ethics Law: Think Twice, Act Once (and those who didn't!)

Presenter: Susan Willeke, Training & Communications Manager, Ohio Ethics Commission

This high-energy interactive course uses actual ethics investigations from across the United States to demonstrate potential ethical dilemmas that could occur under the Ohio Ethics Law. Attendees will discuss how Ohio’s statute could have been applied had that investigation occurred in our state. The course also provides useful information regarding how public employees and officials should legally respond in similar situations at their own public entity.

Treasurer Roundtable Discussions (1 hour AOS pending)

Treasurers will gather based on county population to discuss issues facing their offices and share advice and best practices with their peers & colleagues. We will once again be offering the opportunity for similar sized counties to gather and discuss issues & topics of concern. We'll provide some questions for all groups to discuss.

Group 1 - 1-35,000 people, led by Jeff McIntosh
Group 2 - 35,001 - 55,000, led by Dave Wolters
Group 3 - 55,001 - 95,000, led by
Group 4 - 95,001 - 200,000, led by John Burke
Group 5 - 200,000+, led by Dan Talarek

Break/Visit Exhibits

Break

Take a bit of time for yourself to catch your breath before our evening's activities.

Cleveland-Themed Celebration & Entertainment

Cap off the conference with a lively Cleveland-themed dinner and entertainment extravaganza at the Hilton Polaris. Join CTAO President Brad Cromes in celebrating all things Cuyahoga County while enjoying regional favorites and great entertainment. The Route 161 Happy Wanderers polka trio will get the party started with traditional toe-tapping tunes, followed by an interactive dueling pianos performance that will have everyone singing along.

Dueling Pianos - Howl2Go



Following our Cleveland-themed dinner, experience the excitement of Howl2Go Dueling Pianos! This traveling version of the famous Howl at the Moon show features two talented pianists performing your requested songs across all genres and decades. Join fellow attendees for an interactive, high-energy musical experience where you help create the playlist. Get ready to sing along, make requests, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of entertainment that will have everyone talking long after the conference ends.

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

After-Hours Hospitality & Networking

Not ready to call it a night? The hotel restaurant and bar, 17 Arrows will be open to our attendees for drinks and light snacks after our evening activities. Each attendee will receive three drink tokens. Additional drinks are on your own tab.

Education Session

Grab & Go (or stay!) Lunches

The Deli buffet will allow guests to build their own to-go box or eat your lunch with colleagues before you travel home.

Arriving on Tuesday night? Nothing official is planned, but plan to meet at the hotel restaurant, 17 Arrows to meet up with friends and colleagues or plan a dinner together at one of the many restaurants nearby!