Clambake, presented by PNC, is just 2 weeks away!
July 17, 2025 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Toledo Zoo Malawi Event Center
| | | | Time is running out to get your tickets for the 2025 Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's Clambake, presented by PNC! Enjoy a traditional clambake buffet with all the fixings while mingling with fellow professionals in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. Register by this Thursday! | | To learn more, check out the promo video above produced for us by Buckeye Broadband! | | |
This Fourth of July, we’re proud to honor the spirit of freedom, unity, and the entrepreneurial drive that continues to move our region forward. Thank you for being part of a vibrant business community that helps keep the American Dream alive right here in NW Ohio.
Please note: Our offices will be closed on Friday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We will reopen with regular business hours on Monday, July 7.
| Welcome June New Members! | |
We’re excited to welcome our newest members from June 2025! This diverse group includes engineering firms, small businesses, community leaders, and more.
Discover who joined and how they’re helping move the Toledo Region forward.
| Governor Mike DeWine signed the FY26-27 biennial state operating budget into law on June 30th | | | | Included in the budget was a provision championed by the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce to improve the highway connection between northwest and central Ohio. The provision requires the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission (OTIC) to collaborate on a solution that connects US23 and I-71 to improve safety and predictability for the movement of commerce and people between the regions. | | Energy Market Update - Palmer Energy Company | | | | Summer is here, and along with warmer weather comes new challenges, and opportunities in natural gas and electric markets alike. The Chamber, and your CES consultant Emilie Snider, continue to be a resource for you and your business as energy markets evolve. Read their second quarter update below, and reach out to Emile at esnider@palmerenergy.com, or 419-491-1017, to learn more. | | Ohio Conference on Freight, happening July 29-31 in Toledo! | | | | |
Gain cutting-edge insights into the trends and innovations shaping transportation and logistics at the Ohio Conference
on Freight, happening July 29-31 in Toledo!
This statewide freight conference coincides with the much-anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the modern, streamlined customs facilities at the GordieHowe.
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Back in Toledo, a full slate of speakers and breakout sessions will feature experts who will share their knowledge in transportation and logistics. Conference activities will also include a riverboat cruise of the Port of Toledo and a tour and reception at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. The Ohio Conference on Freight also presents networking opportunities to make connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and transportation planners.
For more information and to register, go to www.OhioConferenceonFreight.com or click the link below.
| | Ohio's 2025 Expanded Sales Tax Holiday | | | | |
The Sales Tax Holiday for 2025 will be held from 12:00 a.m. on August 1 until 11:59 p.m. on August 14.
The Ohio Department of Taxation is committed to helping businesses understand these changes.
| | If you are a business owner and have questions, the department is available to assist you. It is important for businesses to properly apply the sales tax holiday rules to avoid penalties. The Department of Taxation focuses on educating vendors and small businesses about the new requirements. | |
Grounds for Discussion
July, 8 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Colony Lofts, 2926 ProMedica Pkwy, Toledo
| | 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! | |
Summer Legislative Reception
presented by Buckeye Broadband
August 15, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
National Museum of the Great Lakes
| | | | Connect with like-minded business leaders from the Toledo region at the Summer Legislative Reception presented by Buckeye Broadband. This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with the elected officials whose decisions impact the region’s business climate. Get to know your elected officials, ask them questions and learn the issues that might affect your business. | | |
Coming together to use our collective influence strengthens the relationships between our private and public leaders, with the goal of fostering economic growth and prosperity throughout the Toledo region.
Members of the Ohio General Assembly, local elected officials and federal and statewide office holders are being invited to attend.
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Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate
August 4 & 5, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Next class now open
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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 July Courses
Project Management Cont.
| | In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, project management has become an essential skill across nearly every industry. Whether you're leading a construction build, launching a marketing campaign, or implementing a new technology system, having a solid grasp of project management principles can be the key to delivering success on time and within budget. This summer, check out these featured courses designed to help you master project management skills. | |
PM Skills®: Critical Thinking and Decision Making
| | | | To efficiently lead projects, project managers need skills that allow them to assess data and information and to make the most appropriate and effective decisions possible. This course will help to refine and develop critical thinking and reasoning skills that will enable project leaders to assess options, generate plans of action, and put their teams in positions to succeed. | | |
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