May 12, 2026

2026 Clambake

presented by PNC

July 30, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Toledo Zoo Malawi Event Center |2 Hippo Way., Toledo

Join your fellow TRCC members for a culinary road trip across America...FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA at the 2026 Clambake presented by PNC! This year’s event will feature regional buffet stations inspired by iconic coastal and classic American cuisines. Enjoy seafood favorites, regional specialties, summer cocktails, relaxed networking, and patriotic touches throughout the evening as we celebrate the people, places, and partnerships that make our region strong.

Tables of 8 are now available for presale, providing reserved premium seating for your team, clients, and guests.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available at multiple levels and include branding, on-site visibility, digital promotion, and reserved premium seating. Reach out to Julie Sanderson, Signature Events Manager, to learn more.

Welcome to the TRCC Team: Natalie Dickinson, CPA, VP of Finance

Please join us in welcoming Natalie Dickinson, CPA, to the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce as our new Vice President of Finance. With leadership experience spanning Owens Corning, La-Z-Boy, and the banking industry, Natalie brings a passion for collaboration, stewardship, and supporting the success of the regional business community.

New Member Spotlight: Toledo Elevator

For more than 90 years, Toledo Elevator has helped keep the Toledo Region moving—quite literally. Founded in 1934, the company has grown into one of the area’s most trusted names in vertical transportation, providing dependable elevator service, modernization, repair, and installation throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

Make Your Interns’ Summer Memorable - Enroll them in Summer in the City

presented by Owens Corning

8-weeks, June & July 2026

Your interns are here for the summer, but what if they left as lifelong advocates for your company and the Toledo Region? The Toledo Regional Chamber’s Summer in the City program presented by Owens Corning connects interns to the people, places, and energy that make this region thrive.

From one-of-a-kind experiences to meaningful networking and professional development, participants build stronger connections, expand their professional circles, and see why Toledo is a place to launch a career - not just spend a summer. Invest in an experience that boosts retention, enhances your employer brand, and gives your interns a reason to stay. 

Help Your Team Grow—Without Losing Them

Join Us for an Informational Session on the Lucas County Benefit Bridge Pilot Program

Join fellow Chamber members for a brief informational session on the Lucas County Benefit Bridge Pilot Program—an initiative designed to help employers retain skilled workers facing the “benefits cliff.”

Learn how this program can strengthen your workforce, reduce turnover, and support long-term employee success.

Through an 18-month support model, the program helps employees transition off public benefits while increasing their earnings—so they can accept raises and promotions without immediate financial hardship.

To register for one of our upcoming sessions, please email gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com and RSVP for one of the options below:

• University Area – Wednesday, May 20, 3:00 p.m., Harbor (Shared Services Building) 
• River East – Thursday, May 21, 1:00 p.m., Glass City Enrichment Center 
• North – Thursday, May 28, 3:00 p.m., Nationwide Children’s Hospital 

EPIC Toledo Boss Talk with Eddie George

presented by Prephan Enterprises

May 21, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

BGSU Olscamp Hall |1002 Ridge St., Bowling Green

EPIC Toledo is thrilled to have Eddie George as our May Boss Talk. A Heisman Trophy winner, NFL legend, entrepreneur, and head football coach at Bowling Green State University, Eddie George brings powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and building winning cultures. Hosted at his current home team of Bowling Green State University, Eddie George's talk will feature a conversation about his professional journey, discussions on fostering connection through teamwork, and pointers on the leadership skills he's carried with him through his career.

Grounds for Discussion

presented by NAMI Greater Toledo

June 3, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Stranahan Theater & Great Hall |4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo

No-cost to attend, but registration is required.

This no-cost, casual, monthly morning gathering is designed to spark conversations, expand your network, and help you build relationships that strengthen your business. Over coffee and open dialogue, you’ll meet new peers, exchange ideas, and walk away with connections that matter.

Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials

May 18 & 19, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - noon

300 Madison Ave., Toledo | Rms. 807-809

With Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials, you can equip your new supervisors with the tools they need to succeed, reducing the likelihood of costly leadership failures. In just two half-days of focused, expert-led training from In2Great, your supervisors will learn how to manage conflict, set expectations, build trust and navigate the shift from peer to leader. Give your new and emerging leaders the skills and mindset they need to lead confidently - improving communication, strengthening culture and reducing turnover.

America 250 – Business Spotlight Opportunity

If your business would like to be featured in this historic community celebration, contact: iharrison@buckeyebroadband.com

See spotlight examples here.

America’s 250th anniversary is a once-in-a-lifetime milestone marking a quarter-millennium of freedom, innovation, and community.

In that spirit, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Buckeye Broadband to present a spotlight series of local businesses that are at the heart of our region’s economy.

Participating businesses will receive a professionally produced video feature and year-long patriotic exposure across television, streaming, and social platforms as part of the “Celebrate 250: Local Pride. National Spirit.” campaign.

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