Meeting/Event Information
We are excited to host our 3rd Quarter 2026 meeting at Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN! We are currently finalizing our speaker lineup and will continue our AI Pulse series. The full agenda will be shared soon.
Based on positive feedback, we’ll be bringing back our Kahoot! quizzes in a fun and engaging way. We will also provide an update on our chapter’s progress toward the 2026 goals. As always, the day will be filled with valuable education, meaningful networking, and a strong return on your investment of time and membership.
This quarter, we’ve introduced a separate complimentary registration for the networking event. You only need to sign up for this if you are not attending the Education Day. If you are registered for Education Day, your networking attendance is already included—no need to register twice. We appreciate your patience as we continue improving our website to better meet our needs.
A sincere thank you to our annual sponsors, who will be featured on our banner display throughout the year and in our social media. We also extend our gratitude to Hotel Carmichael for their generous venue sponsorship. Additional sponsorship opportunities may be available—our communications reach an audience of over 800, so stay tuned if you're interested.
We look forward to seeing you in Carmel, IN this September!
February Happy Hour Mixology & Volunteer Support Forum
Ohio Valley Business Travel Association
Join us for a Mixology Lesson courtesy of the Sonesta Columbus Downtown featuring Bartender Extraordinaire Isaac Osborne. After the mixology event be sure to stick around to hear about our volunteer opportunities
Isaac Osborne is a Columbus native that has been in the industry for over 20 years. He began in liquor retail, moved to wholesale distribution and promotion, and has been bartending for the last 10 years. In addition to his involvement in the restaurant industry, Isaac is a musician in two different bands (The Deal Breakers and Clemens & Co.). He also owns a small business (Afishyonados) related to tropical aquarium breeding.
His expertise is an exceptional addition to our team. Vine + Forge is a new restaurant located inside of the Sonesta Columbus Downtown. Our custom bar menu was designed by Shawn Ford, a northeastern Ohio native, featured as a resident Master Mixologist on the hit TV show, Bar Rescue. We also offer a delicious menu for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You will be learning how to make a Whiskey Sour and a Strawberry Martini. We recommend using Watershed liquor, but any brand will work!
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey of your choice
Lemon Juice
Lime Juice
Simple Syrup
Egg white (optional)
Strawberry Valentine Martini
Vodka of your choice
Strawberries
Bailey’s
Grenadine or Cherry Juice
Join us for this mixology session and to talk about the exciting volunteer options we have for OVBTA!
Event is complimentary
Tickets
$0.00 OVBTA Member Ticket
$0.00 OVBTA Guest
