September 17, 2024


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Featured News

Introducing 2 NEW Member-Exclusive Leadership Certificate Programs in Partnership with IN2GREAT

Leaders don't just drive performance and accountability—they are the linchpins of your organizational culture and the catalysts for employee engagement.


Yet study after study shows that we are not setting our leaders up for success, and the consequences of these failures can ripple through your organization, leading to poor performance, disengagement, and increased turnover.


In partnership with the development experts at IN2GREAT, we want to help your organization stop measuring engagement and start working on it, with effective leadership systems and proven integration methods.


Introducing 2 NEW Member-Exclusive certificate programs now available through the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Center for Training and Development:

Designed for first-time leaders navigating the transition from peer to supervisor. IN2GREAT experts will arm your new managers with the skills they need to succeed.

  • Effective Communication
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Building Trust & Credibility
  • Giving and Receiving Feedback
  • and MORE!

Dates: 2-days, Oct. 21 & 22, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: 300 Madison Ave., Rm. 813

Cost: $750 pp

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Designed to prepare your leaders of tomorrow by equipping your high-potential employees with the skills and confidence they need to lead with clarity and purpose.

  • 11-months, hybrid learning for maximum flexibility
  • Tailored specifically to the needs of emerging leaders
  • Led by IN2GREAT experts

Dates: Classes start November 12, 2024

Time: half in-person* & half virtual

Location*: 300 Madison Ave., Rm. 813

Cost: $3,499 pp

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News

Nomination for Chamber Board of Trustees Being Sought Now

In accordance with the by-laws of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, the organization is providing its membership the opportunity to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Chamber's Board of Trustees. You may nominate yourself or another individual.


Nominations close Wednesday, Sept. 25.

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Member Moment: Davis University

Check out our latest Member Moment featuring Davis University!


Learn how Jared Grunberg, Director of Enrollment and Engagement Management, is helping shape the next generation of leaders through innovative education programs.


Read more about Davis University’s mission and their involvement with the Toledo business community.

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, with our Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, our Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) will be featuring diverse local businesses that bring incredible value and culture to our neighborhoods. Let's come together to celebrate our Hispanic community's rich heritage and entrepreneurial spirit. Visit their Facebook page for daily spotlights and get ready to explore, enjoy, and engage with the incredible businesses that make our area unique.

We're Hiring! Senior Accounting Specialist - Deadline to Apply this Friday

If you are looking for a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to work both independently but also collaborate with our team of experts, you are at the right place!


Come join our team as the Senior Accounting Specialist at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce.


Deadline to apply is Friday, September 20th.

Learn More & Apply

Small Business Owners, Take 12 Minutes to Describe Your Past Year 

The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partner on this effort. Owners and key financial decision-makers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more.

Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.


The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential.


The survey closes November 1, 2024. Questions? Contact Hal Martin at hal.martin@clev.frb.org.

Take the Survey

Become a SCORE Volunteer! Share Your Experience with Small Business 

SCORE is looking for experienced business people who are interested in volunteering as counselors for America’s small businesses.

 

Like the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, SCORE is also sponsored by the US Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBDC is staffed by certified full-time employees who offer no-cost one-on-one business consulting, complimentary seminars and training, assistance with small business loans and technical assistance. 


If you are interested in volunteering with SCORE, please send an email to Mike.Messmer@scorevolunteer.org or learn more here.

Events

Export Success

5 sessions September 27, 2024 - January 17, 2025 | 8:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Downtown Toledo

Export Success at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) can help new-to-export companies (or employees) as well as experienced exporters enter into new global markets quickly and efficiently. Learn more.

Manufacturing Day, in partnership with Toledo Academy of Engineering (TTA)

Friday, October 4, 2024 | 8:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering

The Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Alliance (NOMA), a program of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, is excited to partner with Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering (TTA) for Manufacturing Day in 2024! This is a free event for members of the Toledo Chamber and NOMA to have access to over 350 TTA students.

Manufacturing Day helps show the reality of modern manufacturing careers by encouraging thousands of companies and educational institutions around the nation to open their doors to students, parents, teachers and community leaders. As they seek to fill 4 million high-skill, high-tech and high-paying jobs over the next decade, Manufacturing Day empowers manufacturers to come together to address their collective challenges so they can help their communities and future generations thrive.


See the full agenda and Register Now.

Focus on Business Fall Member Luncheon Series, presented by KeyBank

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon

Keynote Speaker: Todd Kleismit, America 250-Ohio's Executive Director

In 2026, our country will celebrate 250 years of American Independence. Learn more about Ohio’s plans for celebrations & signature events and how they will impact tourism & economic development.


See the full agenda and Register Now.

Impact Ohio, Toledo Regional Conference, presented by Jobs Ohio

October 24, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Toledo Zoo ProMedica Museum of Natural History

Through a partnership between the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Impact Ohio and Jobs Ohio, this unique event will bring together key government officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss important issues and opportunities facing the Toledo Region, including housing, child care and advanced manufacturing. See the full agenda and Register Now.

Lagers and Legislators, presented by Buckeye Broadband

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Maumee Bay Brew Pub Warehouse

The commercials are over, and the yard signs taken down, now the real work begins. Your voice matters, and those currently in office, newly elected, and re-elected to local office, need to hear from, and understand the needs of our region's businesses. So, grab a pint and let's get the conversation started at our second annual Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception - presented by Buckeye Broadband. Register Now.

EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit, presented by Buckeye Broadband

Friday, November 8, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Toledo

The 2024 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit presented by Buckeye Broadband will explore how we fuel failure into positive impact, deepen our self-awareness and transform our challenges into opportunities for growth.


Featured Keynotes:

Sarah Noll-Wilson | Intentions vs. Impact: Legacy Leadership

Jacob Brown | Failing Forward: Turning Failures into Fuel


See the full agenda and Register Now.

Looking for Member Events?

Check Out the Community Calendar HERE


9.18.24 - GAMEFIT HQ Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary


9.21.24 - Care for Kids Coat Drive Kickoff Event


9.26.24 - Blink Marketing Logistics Fall Showcase


11.16.24 - Be Part of The Blade Holiday Parade

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