FOSTORIA AREA BUSINESS NEWSLETTER

January 2023

FEDC & Chamber Podcast - Have you Listened in Yet?



Missed a few episodes?

Get caught up with the Best of 2022 Part 1 & 2. These episodes include highlights from each of the 20 episodes from 2022.

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.

Don't Miss a Chamber Event!

The Chamber has released their 2023 Event Calendar. Click here to view, download and print. Be sure to also visit the Community Calendar on the Chamber website to keep up with all the events happening in Fostoria.

2023 Chamber Event Calendar

Save the Dates…2023 Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Schedule Announced

The Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market will be held at Market Square Park at the corner of East Tiffin and South Main Streets on three Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. and five Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in 2023. Vendors who wish to participate for the full season will receive an early bird discount when paying by April 3, 2023. The market rules and vendor application are available at fostoriachamber.com/fostoria-farmers-market. For any questions on the market, contact Michele Cochran, Community Development/Tourism Director at 419-435-0486 or development@fostoriachamber.com.

2023 Annual Sponsor Opportunities Still Available

It's not too late to sign on!

Sponsorship packages help us to only approach you once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all sponsorship and promotional details at one time. If a sponsorship package isn't a good fit, individual event sponsorships and promotional opportunities are still available throughout the year.  

Sponsorship Package Advantage:

• Have a one time payment
• Fill out one sponsorship form
• Your $$$ goes farther and gets you more visibility

Information from Trusted Chamber Benefit Providers

Save money on all your shipping needs with Partnership by using your Chamber membership!

We know that you may have recently been impacted by rising natural gas costs and The Chamber Energy Program wants to help!

If you own a home-based business, or you and your employees could benefit from residential energy savings, we encourage you to check out the message below.

Simply click on the picture above or head to see if you could be saving money on natural gas costs!

Actual savings may vary, and savings are not guaranteed.

The Fostoria Economic Development Corporation is conducting a search for an Economic Development Administrator to assist in the continued development and growth of the City of Fostoria.  This full-time position will work closely with a variety of companies and organizations to assist in seeing continued community and economic development.  

Interested parties should email their resume and cover letter to President@fostoriaedc.org

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. 

567-204-3953

Our members are doing GREAT things!

BVHS Presents Video Documenting “Ring of Remembrance" Memorial Dedication Ceremony

Blanchard Valley Health System (BVHS) recently hosted a dedication ceremony unveiling the “Ring of Remembrance: COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial,” located just outside the east entrance of the Donnell Pavilion at Blanchard Valley Hospital. A video encapsulating this dedication ceremony has been made available to the public, for those unable to attend the event.

“This memorial is not only important to our health system but also to the community because it is in honor of all of those affected by the pandemic,” said Myron Lewis, president and chief executive officer of BVHS. “We encourage everyone to take a moment and view this special presentation, as this impactful, special ceremony served as an opportunity for many to grieve, remember, reflect, and honor the many lives forever affected by COVID-19.”



This video features the accounts and personal experiences shared by the presenters at the dedication ceremony, which includes BVHS healthcare providers as well as a family member who lost a loved one and a survivor of COVID-19.

Vision 2020 Launches Funding Campaign for Splash Pad

LET’S MAKE A SPLASH FOR FOSTORIA! We have a unique opportunity to demolish the dilapidated swimming pool at City Park along with the bath house, slide, and concession stand and replace them with a Splash Pad – Soak Park. We will utilize the current parking lot and create a family friendly area for our children to play in the water. The advantages to a Splash Pad – Soak Park vs. a swimming pool are: safety (as the surface of the splash pad will be poured rubber vs. concrete), maintenance, manpower (as we will not need lifeguards), a longer season, and upkeep. 

Initial cost estimates by Poggemeyer Engineering came in at $550,000 for the Splash Pad. We hope to come in at substantially lower cost by doing a design build concept and doing some of the work ourselves. 

The City of Fostoria, with the help of our legislators, was able to get an allocation of $150,000 from the Ohio State Capital budget. The City of Fostoria will allocate $100,000 from next year’s budget towards the project. The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation has also approved a grant of $100,000 IF the citizens of Fostoria contribute two for one raising $200,000 for this project. 

Thus, we have our work cut out. We need to raise $200,000 by the end of April 2023. This allows contributions to be spread over two years. 

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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital News

FCH Foundation's Cancer Fund Benefits from Run the Res Jeff Shiff Memorial Proceeds-Learn More

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Announces Recipients of ROSE and DAISY Awards-Learn More

Greater Fostoria Community Foundation Seeking Country Mardi Gras 2023 Sponsors

The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) is planning its signature event—Country Mardi Gras 2023—which will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Stacy’s Place. This event supports the GFCF operating mission to improve the quality of life in our community by supporting areas such as human services, the arts, culture, humanities, economic development, civic affairs, education, health and social services. The event will feature live music by Sugarcreek, heavy hors d’oeuvres, raffles and more! The Foundation is currently seeking sponsors for this annual event. Learn More

Things to see & do this fall right here in Fostoria...

2023 Chamber Sponsors

Bronze

Burns Petroleum

Financial Design Agency

Fostoria United Way

NSI

AgCredit

ACI Construction Co. Inc.