Happy Thanksgiving from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce | | | | As we reflect on the year, we’re grateful for the businesses, partners, and leaders who make the Toledo Region stronger every day. Your innovation, resilience, and collaboration are what move our community forward—and we’re thankful to work alongside you. | | |
Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, so our team can enjoy the holiday with loved ones. We’ll reopen on Monday, ready to support you and your business.
Wishing you a warm, restful, and joy-filled Thanksgiving! 🦃
| | Ohio Property Tax Legislation Continues to Evolve — What Businesses and Taxpayers Should Know | | | | Property tax reform continues to dominate legislative discussions in Columbus, with a series of bills moving quickly through the General Assembly. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce supports efforts to ensure fairness and predictability in local taxation, we also remain focused on protecting the long-term stability of our schools and economic development efforts. | | Last week, four major pieces of property tax legislation — House Bills 129, 186, 309, and 335 — passed the Ohio Senate and will be sent to Governor DeWine for consideration. Each bill approaches reform differently, but all share a common goal: slowing rapid increases in property tax bills while seeking to maintain funding for essential local services. | | Holiday Giving Guide 2025 | | The TRCC Membership Directory Can Help You Find Perfect Gifts, Great Food & Meaningful Ways to Give Back | | The holiday season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to uplift the businesses, nonprofits, and people who make the Toledo Region such a vibrant place to live and work. Whether you’re hunting for the perfect gift, planning a memorable evening out, or looking for ways to support local nonprofits, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Membership Directory is your one-stop resource for holiday inspiration. | | |
Our directory features hundreds of businesses across every sector—retailers, restaurants, entertainment venues, service providers, cultural institutions, and charitable organizations—making it easier than ever to keep your holiday dollars local. Every purchase, meal, and donation strengthens our region’s economy and supports jobs right here at home.
Explore the full directory at:
➡️ https://web.toledochamber.com/atlas/directory/search
| | We're Hiring: Join Our Team | | Applications accepted until 5 pm on Wednesday, December 3rd . Applications accepted online only. | | |
We're hiring a Manager of Signature Events! Join our dynamic team to plan and execute high-quality events and talent strategy programs, ensuring a first-rate experience for members.
Click the button below to learn more about this open position.
| | | | Last week, we wrapped up our Focus on Business Member Lunch Series, presented by KeyBank, with a presentation from Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO of the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA), on TMA as an economic engine in our region. | | |
Adam spoke on the impact of arts tourism, exciting transformations taking place at TMA, as well as the recent announcement that the American Numismatic Society will relocate from New York City to the TMA campus—bringing its 170-year-old collection (nearly 800,000 coins and medals) and research mission to the region.
For more on this announcement, and other ways Toledo had a big week on the national stage, check out the most recent edition of Toledo Money (and make sure to subscribe for our next collaborative edition coming soon!)
Thank you to our partners, the RGP and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, as well as our Presenting sponsor: KeyBank, Gold Plus sponsor: Eastman & Smith, Silver sponsor: CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP, Bronze sponsor: Clark Schaefer Hackett, Student Attendee sponsors: Penta Career Center and United Way of Greater Toledo, and Venue Sponsor: Toledo Museum of Art.
Mark your calendars! The Focus on Business Lunch, presented by KeyBank, returns for the 2026 series on January 21st.
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Grounds for Discussion
December 2, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Copper Moon Studio - 8007 Airport Hwy, Holland
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. | | Make your morning coffee run an opportunity to meet and connect with other local professionals, exchange ideas, and build meaningful relationships. Grounds for Discussion is a no-cost, casual morning networking opportunity, and all are welcome. Bring along a friend or colleague! | | Sharpen your skills and grow your business with our featured November courses from the Center for Training & Development | | November offers the perfect opportunity to take a step back and assess your organization’s employee benefits. With budgets being finalized and performance reviews approaching, it’s an ideal time to identify ways to position your benefits package to help strengthen retention, boost engagement, and prepare your team for a successful year ahead. | | | | |
Supporting Health and Wellness
A valued and effective benefits package focuses on benefits that support mental health, physical well-being, and financial well-being. In this course, you will learn how to create benefits offerings tailored to your workforce, and applicable in different work models.
| | | | This holiday season, take your philanthropy to new heights by becoming a Butterfly Hero for Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. | | |
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300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200 • (419) 243-8191
www.toledochamber.com
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