Enjoy an evening of summer socializing at Clambake 2012

Presented by PNC

When: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 6 to 10 p.m.

Where: Toledo Zoo - Nairobi Pavilion

Cost: $85 for Chamber members, $100 for non-members

Register for the Clambake here! 

Plan now to join us for a fun evening of good food and networking at the Toledo Zoo!  Enjoy a buffet dinner (including a lobster tail and other delights), live entertainment, a cash bar and more!

We appreciate the generous support of our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor - PNC

Gold Sponsor - Medical Mutual

Silver Sponsor - Health Management Solutions

Bronze Sponsors - Ernst & Young, HCR ManorCare, Palmer Energy Company and ProMedica.

Small Business Sponsor - Ohio Council of Community Schools

Sponsorships are still available - contact Marsha Schroeder for details.

Learn more about what we do at Member Orientation Presented by Health Management Solutions 

When: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 8:00 to 9:00 AM

Where: Toledo Regional Chamber Board Room

Cost: Free  Register now

This is a free information session for new members, prospects and members who would like a refresher course to learn more about our organization's programs and benefits.    

Registration deadline is today!  Discover Cuba - September 13-21, 2012

Register for Discover Cuba here!  

Nine-day inclusive trip to Cuba offered for only $3,399 per person based on double occupancy for Chamber members and $3,599 per person based on double occupancy for non-members.

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be working with Chamber Explorations to offer this once in a lifetime tour!  Chamber Explorations has been issued a specific license by The Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, which authorizes registered guests of our programs to visit Cuba legally.  There are no applications to complete and your travel with us is fully authorized.  Prior to departure, you will receive a copy of our Specific License and a Letter of Authorization which legalizes your travel to Cuba.

Here is what is included in the trip price:

• Round trip airfare from Miami (MIA)
• Cuban Travel Visa
• Cuban Health Insurance
• 8 nights First Class Hotel Accommodations (including overnight in Miami)
• 19 meals (7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Admissions & Interactions as per itinerary
• Full Time Professional Cuban Bilingual Host/Tour Guide
• Hotel and Airport Transfers and Baggage Handling
• Transportation by deluxe air conditioned motorcoach

Tour Highlights include sightseeing tours of Havana, Terrazas Region of Vinales, Trinidad and Playa Giron.

You can't afford to miss the opportunity to be part of an American tour group to visit Cuba!  Come explore a country that is rapidly transforming, enjoy the rich cultural heritage and important historic sites!  Seats are limited and will be secured on a first come first served basis.   

Please contact Marsha Schroeder at marsha.schroeder@toledochamber.com for additional details and registration information. More information on the trip, including a detailed itinerary and a trip FAQ can be found here.

Check China off your bucket list! Travel with us this fall to Shanghai, the Great Wall and many other exciting locations   

October 13 - 21, 2012

Registration deadline for this trip is July 20th!

Register for China here! 

This October, we're once again offering a unique opportunity to travel to China to learn more about Chinese history and culture at a very affordable price! 

The trip is offered in conjunction with Citslinc International - a company with 30 years of experience leading tours to China. This escorted and affordable nine-day tour will allow you to experience China for yourself at a depth you never imagined.  

The trip price of $2,699 includes your round trip airfare, hotels, meals and taxes for this nine days in and around Beijing and Shanghai. Airfare alone would usually cost you much more!

To learn about details of the itinerary, hotels, attractions and more, contact Marsha Schroeder at the Chamber at 419.243.8191 ext.228 or visit the trip information page on our website.

Get your clubs ready and register for the 2012 Golf Outing!

When:  Monday, September 10, 2012 

Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. 

Where: Stone Oak Country Club

Register for the 2012 Golf Outing here!

Round out your summer in swinging style - plan now to join us a day of golf and networking at Stone Oak Country Club!

Affordable sponsorships are available for this popular event. Contact Marsha Schroeder for more information.

We appreciate the generous support of our sponsors:

Gold Sponsor - V & A Risk Services

Lunch Sponsor - Health Management Solutions, Inc.

Hole Sponsors - Palmer Energy Company, Communica, Republic Services, Logan Creek Construction Company, Battery Wholesale 

Save now on your summer energy bills with Chamber Energy Solutions

Summer is fast approaching and with that comes summer heat and higher electric bills.  If you are not participating in the Chamber Energy Solutions benefit program you could be paying more for your electric consumption than you need to, up to 20 percent more. Electric energy is at a 10 year low, so now is the time to look at your options.  

Let us review your bill and see if CES can save you money.  Fax your most recent electric bill in its entirety to Stephen Vasquez at 419-241-8302 or e-mail Stephen.vasquez@toledochamber.com. 

Toledo Public Schools RFPs

Toledo Public Schools has put out a request for proposals to fill two needs.

The first RFP is for Janitoral Services at the Aviation Center. Click here to view the request on the TPS website.  Proposals are due no later than noon on Thursday, June 21, 2012.

The second is an RFP for Preventative Maintenence Food Service Equipment.Click here to go to the TPS website to view the request.Proposals are due no later than noon on Friday, June 22, 2012.