A Holiday Message from Wendy Gramza, President & CEO | | | | As we wrap up another productive year, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to each of you for your commitment to our region and to the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Your leadership, collaboration, and resilience continue to strengthen our business community and drive our shared success. | | |
During this season of reflection and celebration, I hope you find time to recharge, connect with loved ones, and take pride in all we've accomplished together. We look forward to supporting your growth and working alongside you in the year ahead.
On behalf of our entire Chamber team, I wish you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!
— Wendy Gramza, President & CEO
Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
| | New Member Spotlight: Tuffy - Central Ave. | | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome Tuffy – Central Ave., a family- and veteran-run business led by Brian and Janeen Holdwick. Opening its doors in the Toledo Region on November 1, the Central Avenue location brings trusted automotive repair and a people-first approach to customers across the community. | | |
With a team of five employees, Tuffy – Central Ave. is focused on building something more than an auto repair shop—it’s building relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and exceptional service.
Let's learn more about them!
| | Staff Favorite Things: Emily Mays, Membership Assistant | | | | |
"One of my favorite places to dine is Balance Pan-Asian Grille located in the heart of Downtown Toledo.
I love their freshly made-to-order Sweet & Sour bowl. It's Vegan & Gluten-Friendly and the light sweet & savory blends of vegetables & proteins are delicious.
I love to complement the meal with an Iced Bubble Tea which comes in a variety of flavors to add to this healthy fast-casual Asian-inspired dining experience."
| | BOTS Survey Deadline Extended until December 19th | | | | Owners and key financial decision-makers of for-profit businesses, we invite you to share your recent experiences. How would you rate the current business conditions of your firm and other firms in your networks? | | The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s 2025 Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS) is now open, and Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partner in this effort. By taking the survey, you would contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, service providers, policymakers, and others, ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours. Survey has been extended until December 19th. | | 2025 in Motion: Events That Drove Impact | | | | From high-energy networking events and business education programs to powerful advocacy conversations and regional celebrations, our 2025 events brought business leaders together to build relationships, share ideas, and move the Toledo region forward. | | |
This recap video highlights just a few of the moments that defined the year — where members connected, leaders emerged, and opportunities took shape. Whether it was strengthening the talent pipeline, supporting small and minority-owned businesses, convening decision-makers, or celebrating the people and places that make our region special, each event played a role in advancing a stronger, more competitive business community.
Thank you to our members, sponsors, partners, and volunteers for showing up, leaning in, and helping make 2025 a year of progress and possibility.
Learn more about upcoming events, programs, and ways to get involved at toledochamber.com
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Grounds for Discussion
presented by NAMI Greater Toledo
January 13, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Burkett Restaurant Equipment - 28740 Glenwood Rd., Perrysburg
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. | | This no-cost, casual, monthly morning gathering 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
presented by KeyBank
January 21, 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. | | |
At our January luncheon, we will dig into how child care isn’t just a family issue — it’s a workforce issue. Many working parents struggle to afford reliable, high-quality child care, forcing some to leave the workforce or limit their availability. That instability doesn’t just harm employees: it hurts employers’ ability to recruit, retain, and rely on talent — a critical concern for businesses in our region.
Our keynote will explore how new public-private efforts, such as Ohio Child Care Cred Program and Michigan's Tri-Share Child Care Program, are helping address the gap. These initiatives share the cost of child care between employees, employers, and the state — making care more affordable for working families while giving employers a powerful retention tool.
Ultimately — ensuring accessible child care is not only a benefit to families, but a strategic investment in our workforce, our economy, and our future.
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Morning Access
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.
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Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials
Taught by 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. | |
Step into the new year with renewed energy and practical tools with our featured December courses from the Center for Training & Development
| | As the year winds down, it’s the perfect moment for businesses to pause, reset, and spark new ideas. This December, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Training & Development is featuring courses focused on creativity and innovation—two of the most powerful drivers of growth in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you’re looking to strengthen problem-solving, inspire fresh thinking, or equip your team to adapt in a changing economy, these courses help leaders and employees step into the new year with renewed energy and practical tools. End-of-year reflection naturally creates space for creative thinking, making December an ideal time to invest in learning that fuels innovation and sets your business up for a strong, forward-focused 2026. | | | | |
Introduction to Critical Thinking
Critical thinking may be the single-most valuable skill that one can bring to any job, profession, or life challenge. This introductory-level course is designed to help learners define and identify critical thinking and reasoning skills and develop those skills.
| | | | This holiday season, take your philanthropy to new heights by becoming a Butterfly Hero for Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. | | |
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www.toledochamber.com
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