Information from the Ohio Department of Taxation as Tax...
By Tony Long on November 14, 2019 The Ohio Department of Taxation just announced that employers and payroll providers will soon be able to submit W-2 files to the Department of Taxation through the Ohio Business Gateway (OBG). Additionally, those ...
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Wind Project Referendum Bills Introduced
By Stephanie Kromer on November 11, 2019 Last week, legislation to allow local residents to potentially block proposed wind developments was introduced. Sen. Rob McColley and Rep. Bill Reineke, along with local activists, held a Statehouse press...
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Chamber Supported Workforce Bill Passes Ohio Senate
By Kevin Boehner on November 8, 2019 On Wednesday, Senate Bill 181 passed out of the Ohio Senate unanimously. SB 181 creates a template workforce-education partnership program. The Ohio Chamber previously lent our support to the bill in the...
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The Ohio Chamber Supports Economic Development Tools to...
By Tony Long on November 6, 2019 The Ohio Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter of support to the Ohio House Economic and Workforce Development Committee for Senate Bill 39. SB 39 provides an economic development incentive to encourage insurance ...
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Sales Tax Parity - Bad Debt Refund for Credit Card Issuers
By Tony Long on November 5, 2019 Under current law, a bad debt deduction is available if a vendor makes a sale on credit, collects the sales tax due and then suffers a default by the purchaser. The debt must have remained uncollected for at least ...
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Crowdfunding Initiative Passes Ohio House
By Kevin Boehner on November 19, 2019 Today, House Bill 312 passed the Ohio House of Representatives unanimously by a vote of 92-0. This piece of legislation allows startups and small businesses the opportunity to offer equity securities for the...
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Free Market Minute November 2019 workplace...
House Bill 352 restores balance and predictability for Ohio employers, while still preserving the crucial right of employees to be free from discrimination in the workplace. It is one of the Ohio Chamber's top legislative priorities for the...
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Nov. 6: Exploring Non-Competes, Restrictive Covenants and...
This presentation will discuss various types of contracts employers may enter into with their employees, potential employees, and/or former employees, including, but not limited to arbitration agreements, non-compete agreements, and other...
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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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Happy Holidays from the Fostoria Learning Center!!
Stay tuned for new programs in 2020
December:
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, December 18
"Ladder Safety"
Dave Dennison, Flaherty Sales Company
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at
Fostoria Learning Center
342 Perry Street
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce
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Grow Your Business Resources
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Economic Gardening Opportunity
Through are involvement in a grant program with GLCAP and the Rural Community Assistance Program, qualifying Seneca County businesses are eligible to receive assistance with marker research, GIS, search engine optimization and social media.
Eligible businesses must be a stage two business that have grown beyond the start-up phase and are poised for growth, yet constrained by limited access to certain tools and information that would help spur innovation and development. Businesses must have 10-50 employees, <$1M in annual sales (or in the case of manufacturers, <$1M in profits) and be innovative or niche type businesses with growth potential.
For more information or to begin the application process, contact Sarah at the Chamber,
Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com, 419-435-0486.
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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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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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Your invited!
The Fostoria Economic Development Corporation and Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to a Holiday Social!
December 5, 2019
4-6pm
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Join us for our first Holiday Sip and Shop
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Owner Pat Brady, is a Fostoria resident and life long artist. Brady's Delicate Creations got its start as a cake and cookie business but has evolved to also include her newest creation, barn quilts. Pat had seen barn quilts for years and had always intended to learn how to make them and even purchased books. But it wasn't until the Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau hosted a Barn Quilt Workshop with Susie Parron, that Pat learned how to make barn quilts. From there her passion exploded and Pat and her husband Gary make custom barn quilts with various designs including sports and sports teams. Brady's creations can be seen at the Gray Mare in Carey as well as at Fostoria Farmers' Markets and the Chamber's upcoming Holiday Sip & Shop at the Fostoria Learning Center. You can also stop out and see Pat at 111 N. U.S. Highway 23 in Fostoria or give her a call at 419-939-3111.
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Flippin Jimmy's
Flippin Jimmy's, located at 118 W. North Street has been in business over 10 years and has become a Fostoria food spot staple. Flippin Jimmy's is known for their burgers and wings but they also serve many other delicious sandwiches and salads as well. Visit their Facebook page to view their menu and keep up to date on specials.
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Fostoria Rail Society to Host Wine & Cheese Event
FRPS invites you to attend the Friday night Santa Wine & Cheese. The event is December 6, from 6-10 pm. Don't miss the opportunity to view their magnificent Christmas trees, elaborate decorations and enjoy the Holiday Season with your family and friends. Tickets are $20 / person and include wine and delicious foods.
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C
ity of Fostoria Fire Division creates Inspection Checklist
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The Fostoria Fire Division has created a Fire Safety Inspection Checklist and it is available on the City of Fostoria's web site and is linked
here. The checklist outlines the common hazards and was created to assist businesses in preparing for their fire inspection. Utilizing the checklist prior to an inspection will help your business ensure it is not only prepared for inspection but also safe.
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The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation will host "Country Mardi Gras" on Friday, February 28. Tickets and sponsorships are now available.
Click here for more information.
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Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau
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Art Work in Downtown with a Walking 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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Fostoria Masonic Center
Saturday, December 7
10:00am-12:30pm
Come join the
Fostoria Masonic Center
for Breakfast with Santa, on December 7! Santa will be visiting from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, with breakfast served from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm. Cost is $5, with all proceeds to be donated back into the community. The
Fostoria Masonic Center
will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys to be given to Fostoria’s A Christmas For Every Child, if you would like to bring along a toy to donate.
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Fostoria Wendy's
Monday, December 9
5:30-7:30pm
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Arts Council to Host Children's Holiday Workshop
The Fostoria Community Arts Council will present a free children's Holiday Workshop will be December 14 from 10:00 until noon at the FCAC office at 125 S. Main St.
This free workshop is open to kids in first to fifth grade. A Christmas ornament or gift will be made that will be finished that day for them to take home.
Please call instructor Cheryl Graves at 419-435-7474 for more information or registration.
This free event is provided by a Henry Geary Family Foundation grant!
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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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