Morning Access, presented by Buckeye Broadband
February 6, 2026 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. |
The Toledo Club, 235 14th St., Toledo
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Get uninterrupted, direct access to the elected officials whose decisions shape our region’s business climate.
In a no-speeches, conversation-first setting, you’ll strengthen relationships, ask questions, and share the challenges and opportunities your organization is experiencing. Walk away with clarity, connections, and influence...
all before 9:00 a.m.
| | Welcome (back!) Julie Sanderson, Signature Events Manager | | | | Julie Sanderson brings a deep love for Toledo, a passion for connection, and a proven track record in high-impact event execution to her role as Signature Events Manager at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. If Julie looks familiar to you, she should! She previously held a similar role here at the Chamber from 2018-2021 and we are thrilled to have her back! | | We’re celebrating a Chamber-versary! | | | | Join us in recognizing Jeff Schaaf, Vice President of Talent Strategy & Signature Events, as he marks 13 years with the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. In our latest blog spotlight, Jeff reflects on Toledo’s growth, the power of connection, and what excites him most about the region’s future. | | New Year, New Opportunity...Come Join Our Team! | | | | If you are looking for a fast-paced environment with the opportunity to work both independently but also collaborate with our team of experts, you are at the right place! We are looking to hire a VP of Finance to join our team. | | The Vice President, Finance provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the organization’s financial and information technology functions. This role sets the financial vision, ensures fiscal sustainability, strengthens internal controls, and leverages technology to support data-driven decision-making. The VP serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and the Board while overseeing accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grants compliance, audits, and IT systems in partnership with a managed service provider (MSP). Deadline to apply is February 1, 2026. | |
Grounds for Discussion
presented by NAMI Greater Toledo
February 3, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Optical Arts Inc - 2934 W. Central Ave, 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. | |
Focus on Business Member Luncheon
presented by KeyBank
February 18, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
TMA Glass Pavilion
| | | | Join fellow business leaders for a fast-paced, high-impact lunch that keeps you informed and connected. Each month features a keynote speaker sharing fresh perspectives on issues shaping the region’s business environment, as well as economic updates from the Chamber, RGP and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. | |
Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials
in partnership with In2Great, LLC
February 9th & 10th, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - noon |
300 Madison Ave., 8th Fl, Toledo
| | | | Strong supervisors are the backbone of strong teams. 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. | |
Featured Course from the Center for Training & Development:
Narrative Learning
| | | | Storytelling and the use of narrative case studies can be a highly effective way to teach. Often, we learn best by doing, and in the context of online learning, "doing" often means utilizing case study and role-playing methods. This course introduces the major techniques and strategies for integrating narrative learning into an educational curriculum. It presents different types of narrative learning and identifies the best means to utilize each. Finally, it explores the efficacy of narrative learning and how it can be applied to online design and instruction. | | |
Looking to Promote Your Business?
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Member2Member offers can drive new connections, customers, and referrals to your business. It’s one more way your membership delivers real, everyday value. Simply log into the members only portal and submit your offer (subject to TRCC approval). Business Plus, Investor and Premier members receive even more exposure by having their offers promoted in our e-newsletter! Questions? Reach out to Emily Mays, Membership Assistant at emily.mays@toledochamber.com.
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300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200 • (419) 243-8191
www.toledochamber.com
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