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The Chamber will host a Candidate Forum for Fostoria City Council, Fostoria Mayor, Fostoria City Schools Board of Education, and Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court Judge Candidates.
In preparation for the forum and to best represent our members, we are asking you to submit questions you would like asked of the candidates. Please submit questions to: Director@FostoriaChamber.com by September 30th.
Mayor
Don Mennel
Elliott Shaffer
City Council-at-Large
Greg Cassidy*
Braden Hall
Kristin Van Curen Koester
Robert Podach
Tiffin-Fostoria Municipal Court Judge
Rhonda Best
James Fruth
Fostoria CSD Board of Education
Thomas Guernsey
Nichole Jones
Drew Shaver
*Incumbent
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Our recent episode features Jocelyn Reinhart-Scaife, the new Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce/Small Business Director. | The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google. Learn more and follow Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories on Facebook and Instagram. | |  |
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2nd Annual Halloween Party
The Chamber is happy to host the 2nd Annual Halloween Party on October 21st at 5:30 p.m. at Stacy's Place.
This year's theme is Harry Potter. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
Invitations will be sent out shortly to all Chamber members. Please RSVP by September 30th. We would love to have you at our event!
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We had another successful year at the Chamber Golf Classic on August 10th. We had 22 teams participate in the outing. The 1st place team was UIS Insurance with team members of Brian Cline, Matt Reinhard, Rob Ellis, and Ryan Hipsher, 2nd place team was Callies, and 3rd Place Team was Clouse Construction.
Thank you to Fostoria Country Club, all our sponsors, especially our 2023 Chamber Annual Sponsors, our players, and our volunteers. Team Pictures
Please save the date for next year's Chamber Golf Classic on August 8th, 2024.
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1st Place Winners: UIS Insurance with a score of 55. | |
Is there training that your workforce needs? Let us know and remember, any course may be customized to fit your needs. | |
The Fall Catalog for all courses is here! | |
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Our training partner, CTS & Northwest State are looking for full & part time instructors. No degree required.
Seeking individuals with the following skills:
Industrial Electricity
Hydraulics/Pneumatics
Quality & Measurement
Industrial Mechanical
AutoCAD/Solid Works
Computer Hardware/Software
Welding
Leadership/Mentorship
Business
CDL & Logistics
Call or email Tori Atkinson if interested: 419-267-1219
tatkinson@northweststate.edu
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Upcoming Topics:
September: Positive Culture
October: BWC Update, November: Brad Hurtig, December: Stop the Bleed Training, January: Critical Care Injuries on the Upper Extremity, February: NARCAN Training
All Safety Council meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and are held at the Fostoria Learning Center. RSVP via email: Admin@FostoriaChamber.com
If you would like a lunch, you must RSVP.
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Two Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Markets in September
We’re finishing the market season and will host two markets in September.
- Thursday, September 7th "Seek Seneca County" 4:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.- sponsored by Destination Seneca County, they serve as the area's visitor's bureau and works to promote our awesome community to residents and visitors alike. They focus on marketing Seneca County, building strong relationships, cultivating group travel experiences, and expanding excitement about leisure travel for all ages and interests. Destination Seneca County is your one stop shop of things to do and see in the area and can help find the perfect experience for you. Stop by their booth to pick up a community guide, a Seneca County coloring book, and an activity sheet to complete! The Seek Seneca County activity sheet will send you to explore the market and the downtown area and upon completing and returning, you will be entered to win a #LoveLocal Fostoria prize pack.
- Saturday, September 16th “Creative Arts & Crafts” 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – sponsored by Fostoria Community Arts Council. With the theme of "Creative Arts & Crafts", shop to stock up on all your favorite market vendors' items before the season ends. While shopping, you'll enjoy live music by Ryan Hensley, courtesy of the FCAC.
We’ve been placing our market sponsors in the center of The Parkette, which has been a great way to highlight this revitalized resource in our downtown.
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Ohio's Total Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024 residents and visitors across Ohio will experience a total solar eclipse. The path of totality will be greater than most eclipses and is expected to be about 124 miles wide and will stretch across 13 states. In Seneca County the center of totality will pass directly over Bloomville.
Fostoria will experience a total eclipse for 3 minutes 43.6 seconds. The eclipse will begin at 1:56 p.m. with totality at 3:11 p.m. Seneca County is expecting a huge influx of visitors to view the eclipse. County wide meetings are taking place and we will provide more information as the date nears.
In the meantime, we encourage business owners to be prepared for the influx of visitors and begin making plans to accommodate.
Learn more about the path of the 2024 eclipse:
Ohio Total Solar Eclipse
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Lehmann Chiropractic
Win-Waste Innovations
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Our members are doing GREAT things! | | |
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Goddard Murphy is pleased to announce that Sara DeHaven has been awarded the Ohio Association of Relators Presidents Club Award of Distinction. To be eligible for the Award of Distinction your sales for July 1st- June 30th. Congratulations Sara! | |
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The 2023 LAUNCH Business Competition had its finals on August 4th in Market Square Park. Brent Hoerig, In the Axe, was the 2023 winner and is working on the store front in the former Thistle Exchange location across from the City Building. Congratulations Brent!
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Budder Technology is offering discounted web design services to fellow members... | |
Click the image to learn more. | |
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Charitable University:
An educational forum for charities and their board members
Charities are critical in our communities. Board members have critical legal duties to ensure the effectiveness of those groups. Charitable University, a new learning platform developed by the Ohio Attorney General's Office, provides tools on some of the most important elements in leading a charitable organization: board governance, governmental filings, financial operations, and fundraising. The online platform is designed to help board members understand their legal obligations and learn the best practices for running their charities. Starting in 2023, nonprofits that apply for grants from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office are required to complete Charitable U. Register at charitable.ohioago.gov/Charitable-University.
Intro Video: https://youtu.be/Mvwb2eeUwhk
More Information: Charitable University Palm Card (ohioago.gov)
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Things to see & do this fall right here in Fostoria... | |
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Learn how your Chamber Membership can save you $$$
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