Due to strong member interest, registration will close on Tuesday, May 19 for the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association (OMA) Energy Committee meeting at Cenovus in Lima on Wednesday, May 27. Members can attend in person or virtually, but those planning to join the plant tour should register now to secure their spot.

On Wednesday, May 27, members can attend in person or virtually for a timely discussion on key energy issues, with in-person attendees also getting a firsthand look at the oldest continuously operating refinery in the United States as it celebrates 140 years of operation and service to the Lima community.

“Energy decisions being made today will shape what manufacturers pay, how they plan and how Ohio competes for years to come,” said Lindsey Short, OMA managing director of energy and advocacy services. “This meeting gives members a timely opportunity to cut through the noise, focus on the issues that matter and see firsthand the scale, complexity and importance of energy-intensive manufacturing in Ohio.”

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by lunch and a plant tour from 1 to 2:30 p.m. An optional member dinner will be held Tuesday, May 26 in Lima.

Members planning to stay overnight can reserve a room at the Wingate by Wyndham, 175 W. Market St., Lima, using group code 052626OHI, or by calling 419-228-7000 and asking for “The Ohio Manufacturers’ Association” group. The room block is available through today (Friday, May 15). 5/15/2026