Focus on Business
presented by KeyBank
November 19, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, Toledo
| | | | The Focus on Business Lunch, presented by KeyBank, fall series continues on November 19th. Join us to be “in-the-know” about the people, trends, innovations, and developments that are driving our region, in addition to receiving updates from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Growth Partnership and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. The annual election of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board slate will also take place at this month's event. | | Guests of the November 19th Focus on Business Lunch will hear from Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO at Toledo Museum of Art. | | Thank you, veterans, for your courage and commitment | | | | Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. Their dedication, leadership, and sacrifice protect the freedoms that allow our communities and businesses to thrive. | | At the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, we’re proud to support our region’s veteran-owned businesses and to stand alongside the service members who strengthen our workforce and community every day. | |
Veteran-Owned Small Business Finds Success with Support from the SBDC and SBA | | | | Carl’s Patriot Dumpsters, owned by U.S. Army veteran Carl Newmister, provides reliable waste management solutions for homeowners, contractors, and local businesses — including construction cleanouts, home renovations, yard debris, and small demolition projects. But like many startup business owners, Carl faced challenges in turning his vision into a sustainable operation. | | So, Carl reached out to the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce for guidance. | | |
New Member Spotlight: Task Force 20
Supporting Veterans through Fitness, Community and Purpose
| | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Task Force 20, a veteran-founded nonprofit improving the lives of veterans through fitness and community connection. Led by Army veteran Jason Graven and a board representing every branch of the U.S. military, Task Force 20 offers paid-in-full gym memberships and hosts events that build camaraderie and purpose. Read how they’re strengthening our region’s veteran community. | |
Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception
presented by Buckeye Broadband
| | | | What an excellent turnout at last week’s Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception, presented by Buckeye Broadband and hosted at Maumee Bay Brewing Co. Warehouse! Thank you to all our members, business leaders and elected officials who joined us for meaningful conversations over a pint. | | Third Cohort Graduates from Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials | | | | |
Ten individuals are better prepared to lead their teams after graduating as part of our third cohort of Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials, taught by the people experts at In2Great.
Our 2026 classes will be forming soon. Reach out to lauryn.vargas@toledochamber.com for more information.
| | Congratulations to (from left to right): Jessica Grzechowiak, Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, [Tamra Boucher, Instructor, In2Great], Mary Lesiecki, Tanlines Wellness Sun & Spa, Catherine Hughes, Sylvania Community Services, [Nikki McLeod, Instructor, In2Great], Garth Fuller, Rolled Alloys, Inc., Jennifer Roberts, Bittersweet Farms , [Heather Bradley, Executive VP, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce], Lauryn Vargas, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Kate Chuhy, Bohl Equipment Co., Anika Rood, Copper Moon Studio Gallery & Gifts, Evan Trantham, Outdoor Sylvania Community Parks, and Elizabeth Cappelletty, Toledo/Lucas County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. | | | | Thank everyone who attended the 2025 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit! At this year's Summit, over 200 of the Toledo region's young professionals explored the importance of personal development to aid in professional leadership development, getting to the root of what makes a great person behind a great leader. | | We had discussions around storytelling and communication, the necessity and power of mentorship, mental health as it relates to the workplace, downtown development updates, and how resilience can make all the difference. | | A special thank you to our sponsors: Happy Hour Sponsor: The University of Toledo - John B. and Lillian E. Neff College of Business and Innovation, Silver Sponsors: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP and Rudolph Libbe Group and Bronze Sponsors: The Andersons, Inc., Bowling Green State University, Eastman & Smith Ltd., Engage Studio Architects, LLC, Front Door Marketing, Hollywood Casino Toledo, Hylant, Kengos LLC, The Lathrop Company, Lucas County Auditor, Katie Moline, Metroparks Toledo, Nationwide Children's Hospital – Toledo, Ridge & River, Shumaker, Signature Bank NA, SSOE, Taylor Automotive, Toledo Pole Barns, Waterford Bank N.A., WesBanco, William Vaughan Company | | |
Deadline this Friday!
We Want Your Stories - 2025 Toledo Region Year In Review
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We’re looking for outstanding stories to include in the 2025 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.
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Did your company or organization celebrate a major milestone this year? Did you or one of your 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 jeff.schaaf@toledochamber.com by Friday, November 14, 2024.
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Small business owners, take 12 minutes to describe your past year
Survey Closes Friday!
| | | | The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. | |
Tomorrow! Grounds for Discussion
November 12, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
The Danberry Company - 2109 Preston Pkwy Suite A, 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! | |
Tomorrow! Pizza & Politics: AI
November 12, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |
| | | | Join us for November’s Pizza & Politics, where we will discuss the impact and usefulness of AI in business. AI Owl will join us to present, showcasing tools that are on the market and their impact, as well as how they utilize Ohio TechCred to introduce collaborative hands-on training on readily available AI tools as well as custom tool development for organizations across Ohio. | | Sharpen your skills and grow your business with our featured November courses from the Center for Training & Development | | November offers the perfect opportunity to take a step back and assess your organization’s employee benefits. With budgets being finalized and performance reviews approaching, it’s an ideal time to identify ways to position your benefits package to help strengthen retention, boost engagement, and prepare your team for a successful year ahead. | | | | |
Compensation and Benefits
Understanding compensation practices and policies is crucial for any business owner, HR professional, or manager. In this introductory-level course, you will consider issues surrounding the key aspects of pay policy.
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Pitch Competition & Networking Event
Join innovators, founders, and investors from across the region for an evening of pitches, networking, and big ideas that move Northwest Ohio forward.
| | | | This holiday season, take your philanthropy to new heights by becoming a Butterfly Hero for Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. | | |
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