July 22, 2025


 

News

Nominations Being Sought for Chamber Board of Trustees

All nominations must be mailed to:

Chairman, Nominating Committee

Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

300 Madison Ave., Ste. 200

Toledo, OH 43604

In accordance with the by-laws of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce the organization is providing its membership the opportunity to submit nominations for individuals to serve on the Chamber's Board of Trustees. You may nominate yourself or another individual.


Nominations close Friday, August 1st.

Another Sizzling Success: The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce 2025 Clambake, presented by PNC!

The full event photo gallery with pictures from Grant Beachy Photo will be available at toledochamber.com/clambake shortly 

The sun set on another unforgettable evening as more than 350 Chamber members, regional leaders, and community partners gathered for the 2025 Clambake presented by PNC last Thursday evening.


Hosted at the Toledo Zoo’s Malawi Event Center, this signature summer celebration brought together the region’s business community for an evening of networking, music, local flavors, and of course—a delicious New England-style clambake.

Empowering Small Business Success Through Lifelong Learning – Busang Magosi Completes McKinsey Forward Program

At the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, our mission is to empower business growth—and that includes investing in the continuous development of the talented professionals who support our small business community every day.

We are proud to celebrate Busang Magosi, Certified Business Advisor® with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Chamber, for successfully completing the McKinsey Forward Program, a globally recognized professional development experience created by McKinsey.org. This milestone reflects both Busang’s dedication to personal growth and his commitment to delivering world-class support to the entrepreneurs and small businesses he advises.

Ohio Conference on Freight, happening July 29-31 in Toledo!

Gain cutting-edge insights into the trends and innovations shaping transportation and logistics at the Ohio Conference

on Freight, happening July 29-31 in Toledo!


This statewide freight conference coincides with the much-anticipated opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an exclusive guided tour of the modern, streamlined customs facilities at the GordieHowe.

Back in Toledo, a full slate of speakers and breakout sessions will feature experts who will share their knowledge in transportation and logistics. Conference activities will also include a riverboat cruise of the Port of Toledo and a tour and reception at the National Museum of the Great Lakes. The Ohio Conference on Freight also presents networking opportunities to make connections with industry leaders, policymakers, and transportation planners.


For more information and to register, go to www.OhioConferenceonFreight.com or click the link below.

 

Events

Grounds for Discussion

August 5, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |

Blink Marketing Logistics, 7829 Ponderosa Rd., Perrysburg

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!

Summer Legislative Reception

presented by Buckeye Broadband

August 15, 2025 | 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. |

National Museum of the Great Lakes

Connect with like-minded business leaders from the Toledo region at the Summer Legislative Reception presented by Buckeye Broadband. This is your opportunity to be face-to-face with the elected officials whose decisions impact the region’s business climate. Get to know your elected officials, ask them questions and learn the issues that might affect your business.

Coming together to use our collective influence strengthens the relationships between our private and public leaders, with the goal of fostering economic growth and prosperity throughout the Toledo region.


Members of the Ohio General Assembly, local elected officials and federal and statewide office holders are being invited to attend.

Pizza & Politics:

Identifying Funding Opportunities

September 17, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |

300 Madison Ave., 8th Fl., Rms. 807-809

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 | noon - 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

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. 

 

Training & Development

Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate

November 3 & 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |

Next class now open

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!

Center for Training & Development: Featured July Courses

Project Management Cont.

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 summer, check out these featured courses designed to help you master project management skills.

PM Skills®: Interaction & Engagement

As a project leader, your project's stakeholders are some of your greatest assets. Customers, colleagues, team members, management, the community at large—they all have something to offer. In this course, you'll learn to identify, analyze, manage, and encourage your stakeholder groups to be an integral part of your project's outcomes.

 
 

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