Press Conference – August 31

August 31, 2026

Anisha Hale, Gift Officer-Mercy Health Foundation Greater Lima, will be present to talk about upcoming events.

Pam Joseph, Communications Specialist, Ohio State University at Lima, will be present to talk about: Children’s Garden celebrates 30th anniversary with butterfly release.

Jolene Highley, Director of Engagement & Public Affairs, Area Agency on Aging 3, will be present to talk about upcoming events.

Sierra Weltmer, Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities, will be present to talk about the Board’s upcoming 28th Annual Chicken BBQ as well as talk about Direct Support Professionals Week which takes place September 13th-19th.

Portia Smith, Executive Director, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Ohio, will be present to talk about upcoming events.

Tim Fitzpatrick, Business Development/Regional Workforce Development, Allen Economic Development Group (AEDG), will be present to give an update on MAKERFEST 2026.

Chad Welker, Associate Director, Activate Allen County, will be present to give update on Community Garden.

Liz Davis, Director of Programs, Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce, will be present to talk about upcoming Chamber Programs.

Gabe Taviano, Director of Marketing and Communications, Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce will share information on upcoming chamber events.