The Chamber, in partnership with Mayor Eric Keckler, proposed the creation of a DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) and a Revitalization District for downtown Fostoria to City Council. A public hearing will take place Tuesday, April 5 from 5:30 to 6 p.m. A regular Council meeting will follow at which a third reading and vote are scheduled to take place.

Click here to learn more about a DORA & Revitalization District as well as our proposal.

FEDC and the Chamber hosted their joint Annual Meeting on March 17. Each organization shared the highlights of the past year and a workforce panel presented ways their respective organizations can assist with workforce issues. The panel consisted of Matt Kibler, Fostoria Learning Center, Carol Kern, OhioMeans Jobs, and Jeff Sprague, Regional Growth Partnership presented ways each of their respective organizations may assist with workforce.

Fostoria Economic Development & Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce have launched a Podcast, "Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories with Sarah & Renee". The podcast features FEDC President, Renee Smith and Chamber/Small Business Director, Sarah Stephens Krupp sharing all things Fostoria and inviting special guests to join them in a light hearted conversation.

The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google. The podcast drops the first and third Wednesday of each month and you can learn more and follow Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories on Facebook and Instagram.

The LAUNCH Fostoria Business Competition is back! The three part competition will run throughout the summer with applications accepted through May 5. Contestants selected from the applications will pitch to a panel of judges on June 29 for the semi-finals. From the semi-finals 4-6 will be selected to compete in the finals.

The Finals will once again be a public event on Friday, August 5 in Downtown.

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The Chamber has begun invoicing for membership via email. Please be sure to add Admin@FostoriaChamber.com to your contacts to ensure you receive your invoices in a timely manner. Invoicing via email allows us to streamline our billing and save money on postage. If you would like to continue to receive your invoices via USPS please let us know. Or if there is a specific email within your company invoices should be sent to, please let us know and we are happy to accommodate.

We greatly appreciate your continued membership in our organization are are looking forward to another great year serving you, OUR members!

To participate in the Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Markets, review the vendors rules and application at www.fostoriaohio.org/fostoria-farmers-market for the latest information.

Be sure to Like and Share our two official Facebook pages: Fostoria Farmers’ Market and Fostoria Farmers’ Market Online Sales!

We would love your input. Click here to take a very brief survey.

Special thanks to all who came out this past weekend and shopped local! The first ever Downtown Fostoria Spring Open House was a success.

Thank you to all participating businesses:

Thistle Exchange Java's Enchanted Bean

Alan Kaminsky Jewelers Beyond Laser Creations

Wavy Baby Whippy Dip

Downtown ReEVENTed Red's Pizza

One Bowl Cereal Bar The UrbanWoody Brewery

The Fostoria High School band has been invited to make a return trip to Memphis, Tennessee to perform at the Autozone Liberty Bowl. The students will get to watch the game and then combine with other high school bands to perform with a major recording artist during halftime. The trip will also include a marching show competition, parade down Beale Street and a tour of the sights and sounds of Memphis. The trip will be a once-in-a-lifetime trip for many students who have never been outside of Northwest Ohio.

The goal is to ensure no student stays home due to money. The Fostoria High School band is seeking corporate donations for the trip. There are multiple levels of giving and all donations are appreciated. Click here to see levels and how to donate.

April 1, 8 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

April 15 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

5 piece fish meal with fries and choice of side for $12

20-21 piece shrimp meal with fries and choice of side for $10

2 piece fish sandwich for $5

Extra fries $3

Extra side (Coleslaw or applesauce) $1

We are also happy to announce that we are now able to accept debit/credit cards. There is a small surcharge for using a card.

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