Ohio's new gun law takes effect June 13 which will permit all qualified adults to carry concealed non-restricted firearms without a license. The new law expands the rights of concealed firearm holders and may require you to update some policies. Click here for a great article explaining the new law from the Ohio Chamber.

Fostoria Economic Development & Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce have launched a Podcast, "Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories with Sarah & Renee". The podcast features FEDC President, Renee Smith, and Chamber/Small Business Director, Sarah Stephens Krupp, sharing all things Fostoria and inviting special guests to join them in a light hearted conversation.

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.

Brent Hoerig, Perfectly Repurposed

Jody & Victoria Beckford, OTR Smokehouse

Kristin VanCuren Koester, Calico's Charlies

Janet Puckett, Created by J Spaces & Events

July Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market

The market will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the grass lot at the corner of East Tiffin and South Main Streets. There is still time to register to participate as a vendor at this market. See Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market for more details.

Please take a moment to watch our brief Chamber Energy Program video update below to learn how we can assist you in managing your utility costs.

Click on the above video or copy and paste this address into your web browser: https://youtu.be/MNiXBK5nWis

To request a free bill review, simply fill out the attached form and email it along with a copy of your most recent electric and natural gas bills to billreview@ceateam.com.

We love to put our members in the spotlight! Sign up to be the member of the month and you will receive a write up in the newsletter, posts on all our socials and a free radio spot for one month on Classic Hits 96.7.

Complete this form and email to Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com

*members are eligible to be the member of the month, once per calendar year.

Grange Insurance has name UIS Insurance & Investments as a leader in the insurance industry and awarded it Grange's Senior Partner Plus designation for excellence in 2021.

Located at 118 W. Tiffin St., UIS serves customers in Fostoria and beyond. For more information, please call 419-435-6653 or visit www.uisprotect.com.

Goddard Murphy & Company is please to announce that REALTOR Sarah DeHaven has been selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Northwest Ohio REALTORS Leadership Academy. DeHaven is one of only 12 Northwest Ohio Realtors to be selected.

Sara is a 4th generation real estate agent at Goddard Murphy & Company. She is an Ohio State University alumna and received her real estate license in October 2020.

Congratulations Sara! Read More

Java's Enchanted Bean has opened its doors and is working on training their new team. Located at 204 S. Main St. across from the Municipal Building they are currently serving a small selection of coffees and teas, adding more each week. Follow their Facebook page for information on their grand opening and stop in and sample their delicious drinks, friendly staff and beautiful space!

The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation, Inc. announced the establishment of The Fostoria Flag Fund as a new component fund of the foundation at the June 14^th 10th year anniversary rededication of the 20’ x 30’ United States flag placement at the Midblock intersection in Fostoria. The sole purpose of The Fostoria Flag Fund is to maintain the presence of this United States Flag. “We’re pleased to help carry on the vision of the original Fostoria Flag Fund committee that worked so diligently to raise money to bring this beautiful flag to our community. Going forward the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation will accept donations and memorials to ensure that the flag is maintained at the Midblock intersection in Fostoria. The fund is positioned to make this a reality for many years to come,” said Michele Cochran, executive director of the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation.

Tax-deductible contributions, including memorial gifts, for The Fostoria Flag Fund may be directed to the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation (GFCF) office at 342 Perry Street, PO Box 684, Fostoria, Ohio 44830 at any time. Because GFCF is an affiliate of the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, donors may make a donation to The Fostoria Flag Fund using a credit card online. Donate now.

Follow the Downtown Summer Open House event page for more information!

The Historical Society will kick off Heritage & St. Wendelin Mini Fest with a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening of the North Street Museum thanks to a successful capital improvement campaign.

The ribbon cutting will be held at 10 a.m. at the North Street Museum, 123 W. North St. and will be followed by refreshments and Heritage Days & St. Wendelin Mini Fest.

Fostoria Rotary will host it first ever Downtown Summer Fling. On Thursday, August 18 in Market Square Park (corner of Tiffin & Main St.) from 7-11 p.m. the event will feature live music from Sugarcreek, beverages from The UrbanWoody Brewery and The HoneyBee Winery and food.

Fostoria Rotary is currently seeking event sponsors. If you would like to sponsor this event, reach out to Tom Guernsey or Jocelyn Reinhart.