10.18 - Tomorrow!

It's Our Day!

Tomorrow is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day. And we want to thank all of our members and volunteers who help make our chamber, and our business community, great!

Help us celebrate by sharing your favorite thing about being a member of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce below. We appreciate your support as we work toward a better tomorrow. #ChamberStrong

10.24 - Capital Budget Webinar

Every two years, communities in Ohio have the opportunity to gain funding for building and renovation projects as part of the state's capital budget. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is again working with our region’s legislators to identify community related projects in Lucas, Wood, and Fulton counties for possible inclusion in the upcoming state fiscal year 2025-2026 capital budget bill.

If your organization is considering participating in the capital budget process, plan on joining us for an informational webinar on October 24th from 2-3 pm. We will cover the process in its entirety including deadlines, submission requirements, and other important details, as well as answer participant's questions. 

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. 

11.9 - Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception, presented by Buckeye Broadband

The commercials are over and the yard signs taken down, now the real work begins. Your voice matters, and those newly elected, or re-elected, to local office, need to hear from, and understand the needs of, our region's businesses. So, grab a pint and let's get the conversation started at our inaugural Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception, presented by Buckeye Broadband.

11.14 - Money Talks

Join us for a networking event at the Glass City Enrichment Center from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to enhance your business connections and gain knowledge about traditional and non-traditional lending for minority and disadvantage businesses.

Hosted by City of Toledo, Ivy Development Agency, Lucas County, Metroparks Toledo, and the Minority Business Assistance Center. 

Register for this no-cost event below.

11.15 FOCUS on Business Member Lunch presented by KeyBank

At next month's lunch, discover how the Port of Toledo, as part of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region, is a vital part of the industrial and agricultural supply chains to both the United States and Canada. If it were a country, the output of this region would represent the third-largest economy in the world — behind the U.S. and China — and our Port sits right in the middle of it. Learn more from our keynote speaker, Steve Fisher, Executive Director of the American Great Lakes Ports Association.

11.17 - EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit presented by Buckeye Broadband

Shifting Perspectives - As organizations face rapid changes driven by technological advancements, globalization, and shifting societal values, emerging leaders must adapt their perspectives and approaches to effectively lead and thrive in this dynamic environment.

The EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit aims to equip and inspire emerging leaders with the necessary tools and insights to navigate the evolving landscape of the modern workplace.

This conference will bring together a diverse group of experts, thought leaders, and professionals who have successfully embraced change and harnessed shifting perspectives to drive innovation and growth.

Add a 2024 event sponsorship to your marketing mix! 

We believe in building businesses, connecting communities and celebrating victories. Gain marketing exposure for your business as well as access to key decision makers and business leaders by sponsoring a 2024 Chamber, Summer in the City or EPIC event! (There's a couple of opportunities left yet this year as well.) Check out all of the opportunities below and reach out to Events Manager, Ash Layman, to learn more.

Welcome Justin Leahey, Certification Specialist at the Minority Business Assistance Center

The team at the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to grow. Help us welcome aboard Justin Leahey, Certification Specialist. 

The MBAC serves the needs of minority, women, veteran-friendly, socially, and economically disadvantaged businesses by providing services including technical assistance, professional consulting, access to capital and assistance obtaining contracts. In his role, Justin will assist MBAC clients within our region with applying for MBE, WBE, EDGE, and Veteran- Friendly certifications. 

Small business leaders and owners, this is an opportunity for you

While high interest rates might be good for your savings account, they can be detrimental to businesses trying to access capital and keep their business running. That is why the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Federal Reserve (the Fed) so that you can inform the Fed presidents about the economic conditions impacting your business. This is your chance to influence the decision-making process at the federal level on interest rates and access to capital programs.

Help bring to light the state of small business in the Toledo Region and what is needed for our future success. The survey takes about 12-minutes and closes on November 17th. 

We Want Your Stories

We’re looking for outstanding stories to include in the 2023 Toledo Region Year In Review. This magazine showcases the top stories from the previous 12 months, highlighting all the great things going on in our region, which makes it a great talent attraction and retention tool for your business.

Did your company or organization celebrate a major milestone this year? Did you or one of you employees win a big award? Did your business experience a major change that we should know about?

If you have BIG NEWS to share with us, email the story to Toledo.Region@toledochamber.com by Tuesday, October 31st.

2022 Year In Review

*The Chamber reserves the right to select which stories appear in the Year in Review due to space and deadlines.

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