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The Chamber offices (including SBDC and MBAC) will be closed Friday, August 1st, as downtown Toledo gets ready for Toledo Jeep®fest 2025 presented by Mercy Health. Staff will be working remotely and can be contacted via email or phone.
Come on down August 1-3 and enjoy all the fun!
| | Brian Dicken Earns Prestigious Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) Designation at ACCE Convention | | | | We are thrilled to announce that Brian Dicken, Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, has officially earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Brian received this esteemed credential during the ACCE’s annual convention, marking a major milestone in his professional development. | | |
“Brian’s achievement of the CCE designation is a reflection of his deep commitment to excellence, leadership, and the advancement of our region’s business community. This honor not only recognizes his expertise, but also strengthens our Chamber’s ability to drive meaningful change and advocate for Toledo’s future. We’re incredibly proud of his accomplishment and thankful to have him on our leadership team.”
— Wendy R. Gramza, CCE, President & CEO, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
| | Jeff Lonsbrough, VP of Membership Sales & Engagement, Shares Proven TRCC Retention Strategies at National Chamber Convention | | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to be represented on the national stage as Jeff Lonsbrough, Vice President, Membership Sales & Engagement, presented a break-out session to a packed room of over 200 attendees at the 2025 ACCE Annual Convention—the premier gathering for chamber professionals across the country. | | Jeff co-led the session “Membership Retention Strategies That Work” on Wednesday, July 23, providing practical, data-driven insights from the Toledo Chamber’s successful approach to building lasting member relationships. His presentation highlighted the Chamber’s intentional, all-staff commitment to retention and showcased our region as a model for engaging and retaining business members at all levels. | | Nominations Being Sought for Chamber Board of Trustees | | |
All nominations must be mailed to:
Chairman, Nominating Committee
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200
Toledo, OH 43604
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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 this Friday, August 1st.
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Grounds for Discussion - Next Week!
August 5, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Blink Marketing Logistics, 7829 Ponderosa Rd., Perrysburg
| | 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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Pizza & Politics:
Identifying Funding Opportunities
September 17, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |
300 Madison Ave., 8th Fl., Rms. 807-809
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Connect with like-minded business leaders and community members to discuss issues important to the Toledo region over a slice of pie.
Join us for September’s Pizza & Politics, where we will discuss identifying funding opportunities and how to go after them.
Speakers from the Chamber and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation will give insights on topics such as the state capital budget process and other funding opportunities that could be potential resources to your company.
| | Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Lott Industries, for supporting Pizza & Politics! | |
Talent Trends
& Best Practices
September 24, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |
The Premier - 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. | | Join us for an important update on the Toledo Region Talent Alignment Strategy, where we will share key progress, insights, and outcomes from our ongoing work to align education, training, and workforce development efforts with the needs of regional employers. This session will highlight data-driven strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and new opportunities to strengthen our talent pipeline and drive economic growth in the region. | |
Impact Ohio Toledo Regional Conference 2025
presented by Jobs Ohio
September 26, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon
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Through a partnership between the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Chamber of Commerce 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 property taxes and legislative policy.
During this information-packed conference, attendees will hear first-hand from policy experts on current political activities and have an opportunity to network and participate in Q&A.
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Institute for Leadership & Advocacy - Redesigned!
October 10 and/or 17, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Choose either day or both!
| | | | For over two decades, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Leadership & Advocacy (Institute) has equipped emerging leaders across the region with the tools to succeed in public service and beyond. But as our business and political environments continue to shift, so must the way we prepare tomorrow’s leaders. | | That’s why, for 2025, the Institute is undergoing a major transformation—one that reflects the real-world demands of leadership today and offers a more flexible, focused, and impactful experience for participants. | | |
Spots are limited! Register today!
Questions? Or not sure if the Institute program is right for you? Reach out to Gabrielle Huff, Local Government Affairs Manager, at gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com
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Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate
November 3 & 4, 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 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®: Interpersonal Skills for Project Leaders | | | | Successful project leaders understand that, to help their teams meet their objectives, they'll need to employ solid leadership and interpersonal skills that aid and empower the team's members. In this course, learners will get an overview of the behaviors that support project management, allowing them to productively address problems, keep teams on track, and build trust among their coworkers, colleagues, and stakeholders. | | |
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www.toledochamber.com
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