Three weeks from today!
2025 Annual Meeting, presented by Fifth Third
April 29, 2025 | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
Featuring a Middle Market Panel
| | You have probably heard the term ‘middle market,’ but unlike ‘small business’ (your local coffee shop) or ‘big business’ (your bank) it may be hard for you to picture these businesses. After all, just 3% of U.S. companies fall into this category, however, they provide one-third of U.S. private sector employment and GDP, according to the National Center for the Middle Market. | | |
All stakeholders, including companies both large and small, which supply middle market businesses and/or serve them as customers, have a role to play in encouraging their growth and vitality. This begins with increased understanding of both the economic importance of this business sector, as well as their unique challenges.
Join us at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting, presented by Fifth Third, on April 29th, and put a face to the name “middle market” as we feature a panel discussion with three local middle market companies, facilitated by Dr. Russell Mills, Senior Principal and Senior Regional Officer from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
Secure your reservation by Friday, April 18.
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Enroll Your Interns in Summer in the City,
presented by Owens Corning
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Does your company host summer interns? If so, here are the Top 5 Reasons to enroll them in the Chamber’s Summer in the City (SITC) Experience presented by Owens Corning.
1. Help your interns connect with other interns while showing them why the Toledo region is a great place to live and work!
2. The Development Series provides your interns with valuable skills and resources to make them a better employee.
3. We plan fun events that foster a positive connection between your intern, your company, and our region so you don’t have to!
4. SITC provides your interns with a continual source of exciting and positive news about the region.
5. Interns have the opportunity to connect with EPIC Toledo young professionals who showcase what it’s like to live and work in the community after graduation.
| | Brewing Conversations and Connections: Grounds for Discussion Recap | | Hear about the event from one of our attendees, and newest members, Cindy Southerland from Red Letter Productions. | | Last week, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce launched the first of our NEW monthly Grounds for Discussion networking series — a morning filled with insightful dialogue, fresh perspectives, and plenty of coffee to go around. | | Chamber Energy Solutions: Energy Market Update | | | | Spring is upon us, and energy markets are changing along with the seasons. As the winter heating season comes to a close The Chamber, and your CES consultant Emilie Snider (esnider@palmerenergy.com, or 419-491-1017) are available to provide insight into how energy markets adapt to changing demands. | |
Grounds for Discussion
May 7, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
F&M Bank, 5830 Monroe St., Sylvania
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. | | Make your morning coffee run an opportunity to meet and connect with other local professionals, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships. Grounds for Discussion is a no-cost, casual morning networking opportunity, and all are welcome. Bring along a friend or colleague! | |
Business Success Served Over Lunch:
Explore Financing Options to Start or Expand Your Business
May 7, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
300 Madison Ave., 8th Fl, Toledo
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. | | Join us for lunch, and to hear from the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority’s financing team as well as representatives from the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) on the various financing programs and services available to assist your new and/or growing business. | |
Capitol Conversations
May 21, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Athletic Club of Columbus, Columbus, OH
| | | | We believe in the power of advocacy and the strength in showing up. It is critical now more than ever that the Toledo region unifies to send a message to leaders in Columbus. Join your fellow Chamber members and economic development leaders for a conversation with legislators from the Toledo region, as well as members of the House and Senate leadership, in the state capital. | |
Safety Training presented by V+A Risk Services
May 20, 2025 | 8:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
300 Madison Ave., Rms. 807-809
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V+A Risk Services is offering this annual safety training and Bureau of Workers Compensation (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.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
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Agenda
8:00 – 8:45 Julie Reynolds, BWC “What to do When OSHA Comes Calling”
8:55 – 9:40 Jim Yates, Eastman & Smith “Safety & Legal Updates”
9:50 – 10:30 Jade Robinson, Eastman & Smith “Jade’s Hot Takes”
10:40 – 11:30 Carl Habekost, Bugbee & Conkle and Zack Peña, Ridgeback Investigations and Ken Finley, V+A Risk Services “Outside the Box Thinking in Claims Management”
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Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate
June 16 & 17, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Designed for first-time leaders navigating the transition from peer to supervisor. Over the course of 2-days, 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!
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Center for Training & Development: Featured April Course
Leading & Managing Change
| | | | Change is constant—whether it's new technology, evolving markets, shifting customer expectations, or internal restructuring. This April, our featured courses available through the Center for Training & Development focus on helping you manage that change effectively, which can mean the difference between success and failure. | | Our introductory course, Leading & Managing Change, addresses the key issues managers face in a dynamic environment. By understanding the steps in effecting change and how to overcome resistance, a manager can successfully lead change at various levels of an organization. | | 4.30.25 - Blade Job Fair - Special Pricing for Chamber Members | | | | Meet and interview with top employers and organizations in your industry at The Blade Job & Education Fair. This year’s fair will be held at the Delta Hotels Toledo and is sure to be an exciting day of networking and job finding. | | | | Zac Brown Band will headline JobsOhio's Glass City Live at the Glass Bowl on Saturday, May 24. Special guests Dustin Lynch, Luke Grimes, and Gaelic Storm will round out this event. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. | | |
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300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200 • (419) 243-8191
www.toledochamber.com
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