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FOSTORIA AREA BUSINESS NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2023
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Building a Vibrant Community Through Dynamic Partnerships | |
Chamber & FEDC Joint Annual Meeting | |
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On March 16, the Chamber and FEDC hosted their Joint Annual Meeting in Legacy Hall at Fostoria City Schools. The theme of the meeting was, "Reflecting on a Decade of Development". The meeting recapped the major developments over the past decade as well as those accomplished in 2022.
In addition, Mayor Eric Keckler was recognized for his 12 years of service as the Mayor of Fostoria. A video was produced to recognize the achievements made through strong partnerships and to say thank you Mayor Keckler.
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FEDC & Chamber Podcast - Have you Listened in Yet?
Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories with Sarah & Renee
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.
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FEDC Launches Workforce Video Series
The first in a series of 8 videos titled, Riding Around with Renee, has been released. Each video will feature a large company and a corresponding small business. The videos will provide high level exposure for companies that can be promoted to adults and youth on industries located in their own backyards. The first video featured Mennel Milling and Dunkin Donuts.
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JobsOhio's Inclusion Grant Program can provide funding for real estate investments, equipment and more, so you can grow your business.
Fostoria area businesses may be eligible for funding. To learn if your project qualifies click the read more link below and contact Renee Smith for more information and application assistance.
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Eligible companies must have been in operation for at least one (1) year and be able to demonstrate $100,000 in annual revenues. Companies must be engaged in JobsOhio's targeted industries and business functions. | | | |
New Small Business Located inside the Fostoria Learning Center | |
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Students from Ashley Reinhart's class at Fostoria High School have set up shop inside the Fostoria Learning Center. The students visit the Learning Center twice a week where they do various life skill learning projects such as learning how to write resumes and interview for jobs. While at the Learning Center, the students noticed a need for a vending machine and created their own small business to fill the need. They have stocked the vending area with snacks and beverages which are available for sale. They are tracking what items are selling, taking and maintaining inventory and learning how to market the business.
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April 19: Respiratory Protection &
Standards
May 17: Vaping 101
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Hidden Hacks - PartnerShip Webinar | |
Hidden Hacks That Get the Most Out of Your FedEx Discounts
Saving money on shipping expenses for your business is more important than ever in this challenging economy. You have options and decisions to make when it comes to shipping to receive the best value and savings.
PartnerShip, the NOACC preferred provider that manages your chamber member-exclusive shipping benefits, will explore 6 hidden hacks that members can use to save more with FedEx. Here's your chance to learn how to get the most out of this free member benefit, and what you can do to lower your small package shipping expenses.
In this webinar session, we will cover:
- The 2023 UPS & FedEx rate increases.
- How to get the most out of My FedEx Rewards.
- How to get free FedEx Express supplies.
- How to get free package testing with FedEx.
- FedEx Multiweight pricing and much more!
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Olmstead's Hauling
Filmtech Fabrications
Tri County Veterinary Clinic
Stacy's Place
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Medicare Made Simple
BHC Environmental
ProMedica Fostoria
Community Hospital
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The Fostoria Chamber is proud to highlight, H & E Janitorial LLC. Based out of Arcadia, H & E Janitorial serves the tri county area with professional, reliable and advanced commercial and residential cleaning solutions. H & E Janitorial can tackle your cleaning needs from carpets to windows, they do it all.
H & E Janitorial strives to offer high quality services with a heart for giving back. Each year they look for ways to give and serve the communities they live and work in.
Give H & E Janitorial a call to provide solutions to your cleaning needs, 419-618-3197. Follow H & E Janitorial on FB or visit handejanitorial.com to learn more.
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Mike Runion, 419-619-6996 | |
Kathy Stearns, 419-957-2885 | |
Our members are doing GREAT things! | |
Congratulations & Welcome...
Toni Cessna, Diversified Coaching, on opening your new business! Learn more about the health and wellness coaching offered by Diversified Coaching by following on Facebook, call Toni at
419-436-7145 or visit beautifulbetteryou.com
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Full service, one-stop shop! Right here, locally!!!!!
Sizing coats are available to try on in-store.
Have letters or patches that need to be applied? Need another sport listed? I can help you there too!
Multiple school colors are available.
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2023 Fostoria Farmers’
& Artisans’ Market
We're excited that Fostoria Farmers' & Artisans' Market vendor applications are starting to come in. As a reminder, if you wish to participate as a vendor for the full season, the early bird discount is available for registrations that are submitted by April 3rd. More details are available at https://fostoriachamber.com/fostoria-farmers-market/ The first market of the season will be held on Thursday, May 4th!
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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital News
Coffee with the Experts: Diabetic Education
Fostoria Community Hospital, April 19 Learn More
Trail Trekkers Program in Partnership with Geary Family YMCA
Reservoirs 2 & 3, Wednesdays 7-9 a.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn More
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Owens Community College Seeking Intern Opportunities
The School of Liberal Arts at Owens Community College is always looking for internship placement possibilities for students in a variety of areas including Animation (Motion Graphics), Broadcast Media Technology, Commercial Photography, Music Business Technology and Visual Communication Technology.
Interns can assist with many things, including social media and other promotional photography, graphics and logos, background music and programming, video clips and stories, motion graphics and animation, event promotion and production, the sky is the limit!
For a list of organizations where students have participated in internships, please click here. (https://www.owens.edu/liberalarts/years/)
For more information, please contact Denise Grupp-Verbon, Internship Manager, School of Liberal Arts at denise_gruppverbon@owens.edu
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Sign up for Weekly Updates
Wondering about the current status of COVID-19 in Seneca County? Confused about what measures are currently recommended to slow the spread in your workplace or community? Check out Seneca County General Health District’s weekly COVID-19 update at Seneca County General Health District (senecahealthdept.org).
If you’d like to receive the weekly updates via email, please contact Health Commissioner Anne Goon at agoon@senecahealthdept.org.
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Things to see & do this fall right here in Fostoria... | |
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New Sculpture Added To Our Public Art Collection, New Pieces Coming Soon!
Great news! Ryan S. Kinn, DMD has purchased the Outdoor Chimes, Two sculpture by Kenneth M. Thompson of Blissfield, Michigan that was part of our 2022/2023 Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibit. The sculpture was placed in front of the dentist’s overflow parking lot at 320 S. Main Street and will now remain there permanently to add to our growing collection of outdoor public art.
Take some time to enjoy the remaining sculptures from this year’s exhibit, which will be moving on to another community in the next few weeks. Fostoria’s sixth year as a Midwest Sculpture Initiative host community will begin in May when our 2023/2024 exhibit is installed. Watch for more details soon!
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