We have moved...
The offices of the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Fostoria Economic Development Corporation and Fostoria Area Visitor's Buruea are now located at the Fostoria Learning Center.
Please update our mailing address to 342 Perry Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830. Our respective phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE!
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The Ohio Chamber's New Health Benefit Program
The Ohio Chamber of Commerce recently launched the Ohio Chamber Health Benefit Program to provide eligible Ohio businesses access to a portfolio of employee health care options.
As a member of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, you may be able to save up to 15% on self-funded health plans. Your small business joins other small businesses throughout Ohio, giving you the ability to offer health plan benefits that rival those of larger companies. This includes lower health care costs and more access to quality health care providers to meet the needs of your employees.
To learn more about the program or request a quote, click the link below!
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Employee Voter Registration Week Sept. 23-27
This week is Employee Voter Registration Week, the perfect chance to make sure you and your employees are registered to vote.
The elections this year and next are crucial with opportunities at the local, state and federal level. Be sure to make your voice heard!
For more information and materials to share with your employees, visit the website
here
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Upcoming HR Academy: Cannabis Law on Oct. 2
The next HR Academy Webinar will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at noon. The topic is
Cannabis Law - Practical Issues Impacting the Workplace
. The presenter is Christina E. Niro with Frantz Ward.
Learn how applicant and employee use of medical and recreational marijuana affects the job application process, post-incident drug testing, administration of company disciplinary and drug-free workplace policies, and providing FMLA leave and reasonable accommodations.
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Registration Open for Columbus EEOC Training Seminar
The Columbus EEOC Training Seminar takes place Wednesday, Nov. 13 at the Quest Conference Center in Columbus and is open for registration. Don't miss out on this training to learn the latest developments in EEO law and best practices for the workplace. Learn more and register by clicking the link below.
Sponsored by the EEOC Cleveland Field Office.
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Help Improve Ohio's Internet Access - Connected Nation Survey
Right now, an estimated 2.4 million Ohio households cannot leverage the same opportunities and resources others do to improve their lives. That's because they do not have access to high-speed internet (broadband).
Connected Nation Ohio (CN Ohio) is working to identify the Ohio communities and neighborhoods that lack access to affordable, high-speed internet as well as finding solutions to expand access.
CN Ohio is asking community leaders and organizations to take the survey below to help develop a new plan of action for improving internet access across the state.
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Upcoming Events
Smart Business Dealmakers Conference
- Wed., Sept. 25, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hilton Columbus Downtown. Ohio Chamber Members can save $100 with promo code: OHIOCHAMBER.
Click here
to register.
HR Academy: Cannabis Law - Practical Issues Impacting the Workplace
- Wed., Oct. 2, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Click here
to register.
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OHIO COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE
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Fostoria Economic Development
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JOBS Fostoria is a rapidly growing resource for both job seekers and businesses in Fostoria who are hiring. Videos featuring local companies hiring have been produced to help advertise this great, local resource.
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JOBS Fostoria's Video Series
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JOBS Fostoria's latest video featuring Agri-Business
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New class schedule for Fall!
October:
November:
Need a meeting space or training room? Chamber/FEDC members receive a
25% DISCOUNT
on all space rentals at the FLC.
CLICK HERE for more information.
For more information on any of these trainings call the Fostoria Learning Center on 419-408-5540, email
director@fostorialearningcenter.org or stop by our location at 342 Perry Street.
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Fostoria Area Safety Council
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NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, October 16
Opioid Toolkit Seminar
9:00-10:00 a.m.
at
Stacy's Place
625 Plaza Drive
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
**Note change in location and time for this meeting**
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce
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Grow Your Business Resources
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Free Opioid Toolkit Available to All Ohio Businesses
A Dose of Reality for Employers -
A Toolkit to help mitigate the risks associated with Ohio's opioid crisis is always available on our website. This free, 5-module course (13-16 minutes per module) can be viewed all at once, or as you have time. The modules include best practices that employers can use in their workplace from implementing a drug-free workplace program, to crafting solid workplace policies, to offering an employee assistance program and much more. Be sure to share this information with your employees and other companies in which you do business with as it is a great resource.
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SBA Working Capital Loans are Available in Ohio Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for 2018-2019 Rain and Flooding
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We are a Grow with Google Partner!
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Our partnership with Google allows us to offer free resources to teach people the digital skills that will grow their careers and businesses.Through our partnership we will be facilitating workshops and providing you access to live streams to help your business grow!
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Sponsorship packages help us to only approach you once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all of your sponsorship and promotional details at one time. If a sponsorship package isn't a good fit, individual event sponsorship and opportunities to volunteer and contribute promotional items are still available throughout the year.
Have a one time payment
Fill out one sponsorship form
Your $$ goes farther and gets you more visibility
Presenting sponsor of all Chamber signature events.
The Sponsorship Package Advantage
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Member Benefits that can save you $$$
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Did you know many of the Chamber member cost saving benefits not only save you money, but also help the Fostoria Chamber? When you utilize the benefits we often receive residuals and marketing monies. It's a win-win!
Click on the benefit to learn more.
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Save $$ on gas and electric bills for both your home and business.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A PAIR OF HOLIDAY RETAIL EVENTS...
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Downtown Business Owners...
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Do you want to increase foot traffic in your business this holiday season?
Do you want to kick of the holiday shopping season with additional exposure and access to potential customers?
The Chamber is once again hosting a Kid’s Christmas Makers Market in the hours leading up to the Rotary Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 7. The Kid’s Christmas Makers Market is a way to encourage and empower youth with the entrepreneurial spirit while driving additional foot traffic in our downtown and into your place of business.
The Kid’s Christmas Makers Market is open to youth under the age of 18 who would like to set up and sell handmade items at their own tables housed in various downtown businesses.
For youth to participate in the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market they must submit an application to the Chamber by October 17. All kid maker items to be sold must be handmade, only two like sellers will be accepted and kid makers must provide their own table and chairs. Kid makers will be paired with participating downtown businesses and will set up in their partner business location during the hours of the market. Pairings will be made by the Chamber and pairings will not be made that place kid maker and business in direct competition. The Kid’s Maker Market will run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hours leading up to the parade, on Saturday, December 7.
Our goal is to capture and increase holiday parade traffic, with friends and family of the kid makers, and drive them into your place of business to not only support the kid makers but to also give your business exposure and help your cash register ring.
We will publicize the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market and create a map of your business and kid maker locations giving credit and recognition to you as a host. The cost to participate in the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market as a host is free. All you have to do is provide space for one or two kid maker tables in your place of business, please let us know by October 1 and provide us with your business logo.
We ask you to consider hosting one or two kid makers in your place of business. Without your participation, this program will not succeed. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the Kid’s Christmas Makers Market, please contact Sarah Stephens Krupp, at 419-435-0486 or via email at
sarah@fostoriachamber.com
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Celebrate “Fall” in Love with Seneca County event on October 12
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Metal Construction News Magazine Ranks Clouse Construction #1 in the State of Ohio
Clouse Construction Corp. is proud to announce they have recently been ranked #1 in the State of Ohio for being a Top Pre-Engineered Metal Builder in 2018! They have also been ranked #28 in the United States in this same category.
Area projects using pre-engineered steel buildings include:
- Bradner, Ohio: American Warming Ventilating and Luckey Farmers
- Bowling Green, Ohio: Fastenal, TH Plastics, and Williams Industrial Service
- Carey, Ohio: Andersons, BR Pallet, Carey Schools, Continental Structural Plastics, and Rexlor Transport Inc.
- Findlay, Ohio: Hancock County Fair Old Millstream Building, Hamlet Protein, MITEC, Molton North America, Nissin Brake, Reineke Ford, Rowmark, Sonoco, and The University of Findlay Student Union
- Fostoria, Ohio: Bliss Charter, Good Shepherd Home, Mennel Mill, NOX – formerly Atlas Crankshaft, and Roppe Rubber
- Fremont, Ohio: Atlas Industries, Baumann Auto Group, Fastenal, and Grace Community Church
- Genoa, Ohio: Genoa Ford
- North Baltimore, Ohio: D.S. Brown, Hancock-Wood Electric Co-Op and Willmar International
- Norwalk, Ohio: Sunrise Co-Op
- Old Fort, Ohio: Church & Dwight and Old Fort United Methodist Church
- Plain City, Ohio: Evolution Ag
- Risingsun, Ohio: Charter Steel and First Church of God
- Tiffin, Ohio: American Fine Sinter, Arnold Machine, Baumann Auto Group, Coppus Motors, Church & Dwight, Fruth Farms, ICP, Inc., Owens Corning, Palfinger, Seneca County Fair, Sonoco Products, Taiho Corp., Tiffin Ag & Turf, Tiffin Aire, Tiffin Ford, and Webster Mfg.
- Upper Sandusky, Ohio: Bridgestone, Diamond Door, Fastenal, Kalmbach Feeds, Masters Building at Wyandot County Fair, Wyandot County EMS, and Wyandot Co. Engineer’s Office/Garage
Read the full Metal Construction News article
here
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Location: 319 Perry Street, Fostoria
Years in Service: 2014- Present
Social media -Facebook
Services- Full haircare, Nail Care, Waxing, Lash and Brow Enhancement .
Background Information- OCTOBER IS OUR 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY!
SAVVY Hair Expressions is a full-service HAIR & NAIL CARE Salon. Offering services which cater to the young, trend setter or conservative at heart your experience can range from a basic haircut to the New Elleebana Lash Lift & Henna Brow. From Head to Toe, we've got you covered.
With MATRIX Professionals and one on one consultation, beautiful customized color to dreaming and achieving any color under the rainbow happens.
Does your morning styling routine have you frazzles? The original Brazilian Blowout will speed the drying time providing you with conditioned, frizz free shiny silky hair that lasts up to 12 weeks.
Choose any of our mani-pedi packages from basic, sport to the full massaging Spa Pedi that will provide you with a full set of healthy groomed (and polish for the ladies) toes invigorated and refreshed leaving your legs invigorated and refreshed.
ELLEEBANA Lash Lift and Tint provides an eye awakening and beautiful lift to your natural lashes, lasting 8 weeks.
ELLEEBANA Henna Brow is for those sparse, faded, barely-there brows. The painless way to achieve the dressed full brow that lasts up to 6 weeks. Vegan and cruelty free.
Take advantage of these specials during the month of October!
See Joy and receive $10 OFF these services:
ELLEEBANA LASH LIFT & HENNA BROW
BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT
See Amanda and receive:
$10 OFF ANY MANI/PEDI COMBO
10% OFF COLOR SERVICES OVER $50.00
See Joselin and receive:
$15 FOR ANY GEL MANI
$30 FOR ANY GEL PEDI
10% OFF COLOR SERVICES OVER $50.00
We can't wait to see you! Call 419-435-9414 and schedule your appointment now!
Offers good through October only.
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Location: 725 Columbus Avenue, Fostoria
Years in Service: 1974- Present
Type of business -General Store
Services- Candy, Greeting Cards, all the way to slippers.
Background Information- Fall is an exciting time for decorating and the season keeps on going right through until the New Year. The Eagle Creek General Store has a lot of "STUFF" for everyone to enjoy. You must stop in and see all that they offer for you and yours. The Good shepherd Auxiliary keeps all retail prices as low as possible to give everyone a chance to enjoy their great products. The profits from the shop help subsidize the products used in the Lakewood Beauty Salon to keep it affordable for residents.
Just a reminder, The Good Shepherd Home Holiday Bazaar is Thursday, November 7th. At 9:00 a.m. They start up with homemade pecan and cinnamon rolls, their famous ham loaf, soup and sandwich lunch and a buffet dinner starting at 4:30 p.m. The Bazaar will have forty vendors all through out the building to help everyone get a jump start on their holiday shopping.
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Fall Open House at Sunny Farms Landfill
Saturday, October 12
Noon-4pm
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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Invites You To Their Open House On The Second Floor
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October 15, 2019
Chamber Ribbon Cutting is at 3:30
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Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau
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Midwest Sculpture Initiative Sponsorship
With your help, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau will bring the 3rd Midwest Sculpture Initiative exhibit to Fostoria in 2020/2021. Pledges are due by November 1, 2019. Payment is requested by March 1, 2020. Sculptures will be in place for one year, from May 2020—April/May 2021
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Check Out Our New PocketSights Mobile Tour: “Downtown Art Walk - Fostoria, Ohio”
Download the PocketSights mobile app from Apple App Store or Get it from Google Play
to take this self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device.
The app will guide you through downtown Fostoria, Ohio to see outdoor sculptures, murals and barn quilt squares, including more information about each stop along the way!
Downtown Art Walk – Fostoria, Ohio
There is a separate PocketSights tour specifically for the eight sculptures that are part of the 2019/2020 Midwest Sculpture Initiative tour in Fostoria.
Check them out!
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Want to stay on top of all the events happening in and around Fostoria?
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HOPE in Fostoria
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Join us in celebrating
National Recovery Month
in September. Sponsored by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), Recovery Month was established to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate those in recovery. To learn more, visit
www.recoverymonth.gov
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Join us in celebrating
National Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23 – 31, 2019
. HOPE and Fostoria City Schools have partnered to expand awareness, outreach and education in the greater Fostoria community. Want to join us? We’re looking for local organizations and businesses to help spread the word by agreeing to hang up a poster, provide life-saving literature and donate prizes for local youth who sign a drug-free pledge. To learn more, visit
www.redribbon.org
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Our dedicated volunteers are willing to speak to your organization, business or attend your upcoming event. We can provide a custom message tailored to your needs or an overview of our efforts with a focus on prevention, education and partnership opportunities.
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Fostoria Community Arts Council
The Fostoria Community Arts Council will host two workshops in October.
October 16, 2019
6:00-9:00 p.m.
October 26, 2019
10:00 a.m.- Noon
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Fostoria's Halloween Events
Trick-Or-Treat
Saturday, October 26
5:50-7:00pm
Halloween Parade
Sunday,October 27
4:30pm
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Saturday, October 19
10am-5pm
At The Fostoria Highschool
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Want to be the highlighted
MEMBER OF THE MONTH?
We want to promote your business!
As a Chamber member you are able to be highlighted as the member of the month once each calendar year.
It's simple and you receive $$$ in advertising at
no additional cost to you.
Member of the Month receives:
Feature article in the Fostoria Area Business Newsletter
Featured on the Chamber's Social Media Platforms
Radio Spots which run on Mix 96.7
and WFOB/ESPN Radio
2 ads in The Review Times
Interested? Fill out this
simple form
, send it back to us and we will handle the rest!
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Dionna Brenamen Insurance & Financial Services, State Farm
Fruth & Co. PLL
Burns Petroleum
BeerCo
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org
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