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Remember to get out and VOTE today! Polls are open until 7:30 pm.
For more information on TRCC and Leadership Fund endorsements
visit our voter resources webpage.
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Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception
presented by Buckeye Broadband
This Thursday - November 6, 2025 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
Host Sponsor: Maumee Bay Brew Pub Warehouse, 201 Morris St., Toledo
| | | | The commercials are over and the yard signs taken down, now the real work begins. Your voice matters, and those currently in office, newly elected, and 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! | |
EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit
LIMITED SEATS LEFT!
This Friday - November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
| | | | The 2025 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit will explore 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. | | | | The 30th Annual 20 Under 40 Leadership Recognition Awards honored the region’s emerging leaders on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Valentine Theatre. The evening celebrated 153 outstanding candidates nominated for their professional accomplishments and community service. The Chamber's Ebony Carter (front row, 3rd from right), VP of Minority Business Services and Director of the Minority Business Assistance Center was one of the twenty individuals selected for this year’s prestigious recognition. Congratulations to Ebony and all of this year's honorees. | | Welcome New October Members | | | | |
We’re thrilled to introduce these companies that have recently joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Their diverse offerings—from health and wellness to manufacturing, technology, and hospitality—strengthen the Toledo Region’s ecosystem of innovation and enterprise.
Let's learn a little more about them...
| | Helping Our Region Weather a SNAP Disruption | | | | |
With the reduction in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits this month due to the federal government funding lapse, it’s prudent for businesses in the Toledo Region to activate plans to support employees, their families, and the broader community. It is estimated that nearly 72,000 people in Lucas County alone will be affected, and our local food banks and non-profits are already feeling the pressure of increased demand.
Read more about what your businesses can do.
| | New Member Spotlight: AI Owl | | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome new member AI OWL, a fast-growing technology company dedicated to bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the workforce. | | |
With partnerships across Ohio TechCred, Intel’s Digital Readiness Programs, and regional educational service centers, AI OWL is helping shape the future of work right here in Northwest Ohio—bringing hands-on AI training and real-world innovation to classrooms, businesses, and public agencies alike.
Join us in welcoming AI OWL to the Chamber community and click the link below to learn more about them. You can also hear them present at next week's Pizza & Politics.
| | We Want Your Stories - 2025 Toledo Region Year In Review | | | | |
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.
| | Great Lakes AI Week - This Week! | | | | |
Great Lakes AI Week includes three days of educational and engaging programming that features keynote speakers, fireside chats, panels, workshops, breakout sessions, and plenty of networking opportunities.
TRCC members can save 50% off registration with the code ToledoChamber or by using the link below.
| | Small business owners, take 12 minutes to describe your past year | | | | 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. | |
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! | |
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. | | 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. | | The annual election of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board slate will also take place at this month's event. | |
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. | | | | |
HR Hot Topic: Buzzworthy Benefits
In this course, you will learn about increasingly popular employee benefits, including paid leave for new parents, student loan assistance programs, and employer-sponsored volunteerism policies.
| | Toledo Rockets take on NIU | | | | |
Mission: Midweek is on!
Join us at the Glass Bowl on Wednesday, November 5, as the Toledo Rockets take on NIU in front of a national TV audience. Let’s pack the stands and show the country what makes Toledo special — our energy, pride, and community spirit.
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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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