Wayne County 2026

Please join us for our Q1 2026 Briefings for Business (B4B), featuring elected officials representing Wayne County at the local, state, and federal levels, as they share their vision for Wayne County and the year ahead.

This engaging morning program will include brief updates from each speaker, followed by a moderated panel discussion focused on key priorities, challenges, and opportunities impacting our community and business environment.

Presenters include:

• U.S. Congressman Max Miller
• State Senator Al Landis
• State Representative Meredith Craig
• Wayne County Commissioners Jonathan Hofstetter, Dave McMillen and Matt Martin
• Mayor Bob Reynolds, City of Wooster
• Mayor Matt Plybon, City of Orrville
• Mayor Rudy Arnold, City of Rittman

The event will begin promptly at 7:30 a.m., and breakfast will be provided thanks to the generous support of our sponsors: Sayre Hospitality Group, Ohio Means Jobs Wayne County, Team NEO, MCTV, The Will-Burt Company and Wooster Community Hospital.

B4B events are designed to provide timely, relevant insights for business and community leaders—offering a unique opportunity to hear directly from those shaping the future of Wayne County.

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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