We Want to Hear from YOU! | | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting our members and our region’s business community. That’s why we’re asking you to take just a minute to complete our Net Promoter Score (NPS) survey. Only three short questions. It's quick...we promise! | | |
💡 Your feedback helps us understand what’s working well and where we can do better. Every response guides how we design programs, deliver value, and advocate for your business success.
👉 Share your thoughts today—your voice shapes the future of the Chamber!
| | Sara Swisher, VP of Talent & Workforce, Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Program | | | | The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Sara Swisher, Vice President of Talent & Workforce, has been selected by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to participate in the twelfth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. | | The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges. | | Summer Legislative Reception 2025: A Powerful Morning of Connection & Civic Engagement | | | | Last Friday, August 15, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce had the pleasure of hosting our 2025 Summer Legislative Reception, presented by Buckeye Broadband, at the beautiful National Museum of the Great Lakes. This event brought together business leaders with elected officials for an inspiring and productive morning of networking and dialogue. | |
Grounds for Discussion
September 2, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Priority Wealth Partners, 580 Longbow Drive Suite 106, Maumee, OH
| | 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! | |
Focus on Business
presented by KeyBank
September 16, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon
| | | | The Focus on Business Lunch, presented by KeyBank, returns for the fall series on September 16th. Join us to be “in-the-know” about the people, trends, innovations, and developments that are driving our region, in addition to receiving updates from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Growth Partnership and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. | | Our featured speaker in September will be William J. Bisset, Ph.D., President of Lourdes University. Dr. Bisset assumed the role of 12th president of Lourdes University on June 6, 2023. Since then, he has established community partnerships with Owens Community College, Davis University, and The Maritime Marine Academy. He was instrumental in bringing to Lourdes the Junior Achievement of Northwest Ohio’s 5th Year Program. This nationally recognized nine-month immersion program based on the Lourdes University campus allows recent high school graduates to explore professional opportunities before committing to a career or higher education path. | |
Pizza & Politics:
Identifying Funding Opportunities
September 17, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |
300 Madison Ave., 8th Fl., Rms. 807-809
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Connect with like-minded business leaders and community members to discuss issues important to the Toledo region over a slice of pie.
Join us for September’s Pizza & Politics, where we will discuss identifying funding opportunities and how to go after them.
Speakers from the Chamber and the Greater Toledo Community Foundation will give insights on topics such as the state capital budget process and other funding opportunities that could be potential resources to your company.
| | Thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Lott Industries, for supporting Pizza & Politics! | |
Talent Trends
& Best Practices
September 24, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. |
The Premier - 4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.
| | No-cost to attend, but registration is required. Lunch will be provided. | | Join us for an important update on the Toledo Region Talent Alignment Strategy, where we will share key progress, insights, and outcomes from our ongoing work to align education, training, and workforce development efforts with the needs of regional employers. This session will highlight data-driven strategies, cross-sector collaboration, and new opportunities to strengthen our talent pipeline and drive economic growth in the region. | |
Impact Ohio Toledo Regional Conference 2025
presented by Jobs Ohio
September 26, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon
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Through a partnership between the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Chamber of Commerce and Jobs Ohio, this unique event will bring together key government officials, business leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss important issues and opportunities facing the Toledo Region, including property taxes and legislative policy.
During this information-packed conference, attendees will hear first-hand from policy experts on current political activities and have an opportunity to network and participate in Q&A.
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Institute for Leadership & Advocacy - Redesigned!
October 10 and/or 17, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Choose either day or both!
| | | | For over two decades, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Leadership & Advocacy (Institute) has equipped emerging leaders across the region with the tools to succeed in public service and beyond. But, as our business and political environments continue to shift, so must the way we prepare tomorrow’s leaders. | | That’s why, for 2025, the Institute is undergoing a major transformation—one that reflects the real-world demands of leadership today and offers a more flexible, focused, and impactful experience for participants. | | |
Spots are limited! Register today!
Questions? Or not sure if the Institute program is right for you? Reach out to Gabrielle Huff, Local Government Affairs Manager, at gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com
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Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate
November 3 & 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Designed for first-time leaders navigating the transition from peer to supervisor. Over the course of 2-days, IN2GREAT experts will arm your new managers with the skills they need to succeed.
- Effective Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Building Trust & Credibility
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- and MORE!
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Center for Training & Development: Featured August Courses
Planning & Project Design
| | In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving work environment, project management has become an essential skill across nearly every industry. Whether you're leading a construction build, launching a marketing campaign, or implementing a new technology system, having a solid grasp of project management principles can be the key to delivering success on time and within budget. This month, we are wrapping up our summer series of courses designed to help you master project management skills. | | PM Skills®: Planning & Project Design | | | | Project planning is not a one-time event: it occurs throughout a project's life cycle, so you need to remain prepared to make changes and have contingency plans in place to address unexpected situations. This course will introduce you to the tools, techniques, and strategies you can use to develop successful projects and release plans that will complement your organization's strategic and tactical plans. | | |
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www.toledochamber.com
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