We have moved...
Thank you for attending our open house to showcase the new offices of the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce, Fostoria Economic Development Corporation and Fostoria Area Visitor's Buruea which are now located at the Fostoria Learning Center.
Our new address is 342 Perry Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830. Our respective phone numbers and email addresses remain the same.
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Know What's on the Ballot November 5!
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Senate Joins Ohio Chamber In Urging Congress to Ratify...
By Keith Lake on October 23, 2019 If you saw our October Free Market Minute video, you know the Ohio Chamber has been lending its support to efforts to push the U.S. Congress to ratify the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA.
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allforohio.com
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October Free Market Minute: Pass USMCA
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House Committee Hears Bill That Adds Problematic...
By Kevin Shimp on October 25, 2019 The Ohio Chamber te s tified this week in opposition to House Bill 186 - a bill that, if enacted, would create burdensome and impractical regulations on railroad companies.
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allforohio.com
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Ohio Hospitals Would Face Undue Mandate Proposed By...
By Kevin Shimp on October 25, 2019 Earlier this week, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce gave opponent testimony on House Bill 144 in front of the Ohio House Commerce and Labor Committee to express our concerns that the bill represents a government...
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allforohio.com
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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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www.youtube.com
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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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co36274.webinato.com
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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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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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November:
11/1
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, November 20
"With All Due Respect"
The spectrum of disruptive behavior in the workplace and how to de-escalate it
Tally Gallogly, Summit EAP, ProMedica Health System
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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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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Financial Design Agency of Ohio
New Fostoria office located at 893 N. Countyline St.
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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital
Second Floor Renovations
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Fostoria Garden Club
Ohio Assoc. Garden Club Membership Award
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Thursday, November 7
9:00am-6:00pm
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is seeking vendors for an event on November 17. Message their Facebook page for more information.
Click here to go to Fit N Dance Shakin it with Shelly's FB page.
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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 the Fall Colors & the 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 Area Habitat For Humanity's 3rd Annual Wine & Beer Tasting
Saturday, November 9
7:00-10:00pm
At:
Fostoria Country Club
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Fostoria 5k Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28
8:00-11:00am
At:
Reservoir 2 & 3
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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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