Announcing major expansion on The Ramp, presented by Kroger, improving access to capital for Toledo entrepreneurs to grow their businesses | |
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The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, City of Toledo, and Toledo-Lucas County Public Library have announced a major expansion on The Ramp, presented by Kroger. This resource portal for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Toledo now includes access to programs that decrease barriers for access to capital, especially for women-owned, minority- owned and disadvantaged business owners. Users can explore a directory of loans, grants, and tax credits with contacts for funding only a phone call or email away.
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NOHRA Inclusion Conference - Make it inviting. Make it inclusive. Make it last.
April 10, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon
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The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor the 2024 NOHRA Inclusion Conference. Registration is now open and early-bird pricing extended through tomorrow, March 13th. Hope to see you there! | |
2024 Safety Training - presented by V+A Risk Services
April 11, 2024 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. | 300 Madison Ave. 8th Fl.
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V+A Risk Services is 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 2-hour safety training requirement. | |
Talent & Workforce: Tap into Hidden Talent with Fair Chance Hiring
April 18, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | The Blarney Events Center
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Ready to make a meaningful difference in your community while expanding your workforce and networking with like-minded business professionals? Join us for an informative session on the profound impact of employing Justice Impacted Individuals. | |
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Learn more about the ReEntry Development Initiative (REDI) employer guidebook, gain exclusive access to a panel of HR professionals who will share invaluable hiring best practices, and explore Harbor’s Career Path program, providing liability coverage and wages to employers participating in training program participants.
Reserve your spot today and be part of the movement toward inclusive hiring practices!
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2024 Annual Meeting presented by Fifth Third Bank
"Leading to the One: Creating Clarity through People Focused Leadership"
April 30, 2024 | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Glass City Center Ballroom
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It is a known fact that organizations are struggling with disengagement, which means that people are not working at their full potential. Leadership is the key to accessing that unused human capacity. But what if the way you have led in the past doesn’t work as well today as it used to? Can you learn how to be a different kind of leader? And if so, where can you get the resources to do that? | |
Join us at the 2024 Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting presented by Fifth Third Bank to hear from Bob Borcherdt, Founder/CEO of In2Great, on “Leading to the One: Creating Clarity through People Focused Leadership.” Whether you lead as a small business owner, a CEO, a manager, supervisor, run a non-profit, or lead in your family or community, Bob will give you a strategy and four key initiatives to help and support your development and the development of the people around you. And the best part is you can begin doing them the moment you write them down and leave the event! | |
Capitol Conversations in Columbus
May 8, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Bricker Graydon LLP, Columbus, OH
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It is critical now more than ever that the Toledo region unifies to send a message to leaders in Columbus. Legislators and agency leaders alike must understand our region’s priorities and the critical need to work together to achieve success. We need your help. | |
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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 in the state capital.
This is your chance to speak up. Your voice will make a difference in accurately representing the region and ensuring that our challenges and opportunities get the attention they deserve. Join us in Columbus. Make a difference!
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The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to congratulate ALL TRCC members that won Toledo City Paper's Best Of! | |
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Help prepare the region's long range transportation plan, "Moving Forward 2055" by taking the TMACOG Business and Organization Transportation Survey by Friday, April 19th | |
The Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG) is currently in the process of updating their federally required regional long range transportation plan 'Moving Forward 2055.' The plan covers Lucas and Wood Counties in Ohio and the southern three townships of Monroe County, Michigan. This multimodal plan outlines transportation related needs over the next 3o years. In addition to transportation specific related topics, Moving Forward 2055 will also address topics that impact transportation such as housing, economic development, technology, equity, and resiliency. | |
City of Toledo Economic Development Announces Vibrancy Initiative Grant Programs | |
Applications are now being accepted for four Vibrancy Initiative grant programs. Eligible businesses and property owners can apply online until April 17, 2024. | |
The City of Toledo's Vibrancy Initiative is a comprehensive approach to revitalization that addresses building exteriors and vacant first-floor commercial interiors. It is designed to enhance the city’s vitality by supporting revitalization efforts that create jobs, reduce blight, and preserve and improve buildings. | |
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Ohio EPA looks to recognize organizations committed to environmental excellence | |
The Encouraging Environmental Excellence (E3) Program recognizes an organization’s exceptional achievements in environmental stewardship. Any business, industry, trade association, professional organization or local government of Ohio can be recognized for their commitment to environmental excellence. Applications are evaluated using environmental stewardship and related criteria developed by Ohio EPA. | |
The goal of environmental stewardship is to reduce the impact of business or organizational activities on the environment beyond measures required by any permit or rule, producing a better environment, conserving natural resources and resulting in long-term economic benefits. Application submissions are due April 30. | |
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April 12 - The University of Toledo Healthcare Symposium
presented by Medical Mutual
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The University of Toledo is pleased to announce the inaugural UToledo Healthcare Symposium, presented by Medical Mutual of Ohio. Join us for this multi-disciplinary conference aimed at educating, engaging, and connecting healthcare professionals and community leaders.
This full-day event will feature relevant sessions and facilitate discussions around topics like healthcare access, social determinants of health, cutting-edge technology impacts and other challenges facing our communities. By bringing together thought leaders in both the medical education and clinical healthcare fields to address these, and other issues, we can positively impact the future of healthcare.
See the full schedule here.
Chamber member can register here at a discounted rate of $9.99.
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May 1 - Toledo Blade Spring Job Fair & Recruitment | |
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Meet and interview a vast pool of candidates in a single day, streamlining your recruiting process and vetting candidates on the spot. Reserve your booth today. Space is limited.
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300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200 • (419) 243-8191
www.toledochamber.com
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