May 3, 2022
Toledo SBDC Wins 2022 Great Lakes Regional Small Business Development Center Excellence and Innovation Award

The SBDC at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce was adjudicated by the SBA as this year’s most outstanding SBDC among the Great Lakes states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The SBDC provides entrepreneurs in northwest Ohio free one-on-one counseling centered around the business planning process, including financing, market research, marketing strategies, and management and cash flow analysis. These services support business growth, job creation and retention and access to capital in the region. The SBDC counseling services are offered to the client by professional Certified Business Advisors.

Opportunities Available: Becoming an Intel Supplier

You’ve seen the headlines about Intel coming to Ohio and $20 billion worth of investment. Have you wondered how your business can be part of that?

Intel depends on a multifaceted ecosystem of suppliers who support their business. They are working to ensure that the goods and services provided by suppliers meet the highest ethical standards and align to their core values: Customer First, Quality, Fearless Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion.

Intel has a need for both construction and non-construction services. Click here to learn more about potential opportunities with Intel.
Small Business Development Class: Socialize Your Business

05.16 – Learn the skills you need to make the social media presence of your business known! Obtain the basic knowledge to drive interaction on platforms including Facebook and Instagram. This business development class will be led by the Business Development Services Team of the SBDC.

The SBDC provides one-on-one counseling centered on the business planning process, including financing, market research, marketing strategies, and management and cash flow analysis.

FOCUS|2022 presented by KeyBank

05.17 – Toledo. The Glass City. The two are interchangeable, and for good reason.

This year, in the United Nations’ International Year of Glass, more than a dozen local organizations are joining forces to celebrate our region’s rich history in glass and manufacturing, showcasing Toledo as the birthplace of the Studio Glass Movement and the vibrant art scene we have cultivated here.
Join us on May 17 at the FOCUS|2022 luncheon presented by KeyBank to learn about how your organization can get involved in the upcoming celebrations and create and honor all things glass in the Glass City.

Capitol Conversations in Columbus presented by AT&T

05.18 â€“ We believe in the power of advocacy and the strength in showing up. You deserve to be heard by our elected leaders.

We need your help. Join your fellow Chamber members and economic development leaders for a conversation with legislators from the Toledo region and members of the House and Senate leadership at Bricker & Eckler in Columbus. This is your chance to speak up – your voice will make a difference in accurately representing the region and ensuring our challenges and opportunities get the attention they deserve.

2022 Safety Training Seminar

05.19 – The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and V+A Risk are offering this annual safety training and BWC updates seminar for members enrolled in the group rating program and those who are interested in safety training. This is an ideal opportunity to fulfill your two-hour safety training requirement.

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