Welcome New September Members | | | | As summer turns to fall, we’re excited to introduce September’s group of organizations joining the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Our members are what make the Chamber vibrant, diverse, and impactful, and last month’s new additions reflect a wide range of industries and specialties, from solar power and tutoring to telecommunications and medical equipment. | | Please join us in welcoming the following new members who joined the Chamber in September 2025. We encourage you to explore their services, connect with their teams, and help us build an even stronger business community across the Toledo Region. | | FY '27-28 State Capital Budget | | | | |
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is again working with our region’s legislators to identify community related projects in Lucas, Wood, and Fulton counties for possible inclusion in the upcoming state fiscal year 2027-2028 capital budget bill.
| | To learn more about submitting a project for consideration, please click on the link below and complete and return the Capital Budget Questionnaire by 4:00 p.m. on November 20, 2025. | | Grow Your Business with Port Authority Financing | | | | The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority offers a range of financing programs designed to help businesses start, grow, and succeed. Whether you're launching a new venture, purchasing equipment, expanding operations or facilities, or making energy-efficient upgrades, the Port is here to support your goals. | | Small business owners, take 12 minutes to describe your past year | | | | The Federal Reserve’s 2025 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partner in this effort. Owners and key financial decisionmakers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more. | |
Focus on Business
presented by KeyBank
NEW DATE! October 29, 2025 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. |
Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon, Toledo
| | | | The Focus on Business Lunch, presented by KeyBank, fall series continues on October 29th. 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. | | |
Guests of the October 29 Focus on Business Lunch will hear from the new President of the University of Toledo, Dr. James Holloway. Dr. Holloway began his tenure on July 15, 2025.
A nuclear engineer, Holloway’s career has been a mix of research, teaching, administration and global work, including in India, Ethiopia and Ghana. Throughout his career, he has championed inclusive excellence, expanded research capacity and fostered civic partnerships.
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Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception
presented by Buckeye Broadband
November 6, 2025 | 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. |
Host Sponsor: Maumee Bay Brew Pub Warehouse, 201 Morris St., Toledo
| | | | The commercials are over and the yard signs taken down, now the real work begins. Your voice matters, and those currently in office, newly elected, and re-elected to local office, need to hear from, and understand the needs of our region's businesses. So, grab a pint and let's get the conversation started! | |
EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit
November 7, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. |
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
| | | | The 2025 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit will explore the importance of personal development to aid in professional leadership development, getting to the root of what makes a great person behind a great leader. | |
Grounds for Discussion
November 12, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
The Danberry Company - 2109 Preston Pkwy Suite A, 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! | |
Institute for Leadership & Advocacy - Redesigned!
October 17, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Session 2
| | | | 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. | | Session 2 of this redesigned training focuses on all new content tailored for emerging leaders who are interested in running for elected office, including campaign strategies, fundraising and community engagement. We know that it can be very difficult to know where to start when getting involved in local government - These trainings will give you the foundation necessary to run a smart, successful campaign. | |
Export Success
Navigating a Volatile Market
5 sessions, October 24, 2025 to February 20, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| | | | Expanding into international markets can feel like navigating a maze—there are promising opportunities all around, but between regulatory hurdles, cultural difference, marketing challenges, and logistics, many companies stall before taking off. | | |
That’s why Export Success, a training program from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC), in partnership with the Regional Growth Partnership and the U.S. Commercial Service, is such a game-changer for local businesses ready to go global.
Here are the top reasons you should consider joining the next cohort:
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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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Pizza & Politics: AI
November 12, 2025 | noon - 1:30 p.m. |
| | | | Join us for November’s Pizza & Politics, where we will discuss the impact and usefulness of AI in business. AI Owl will join us to present, showcasing tools that are on the market and their impact, as well as how they utilize Ohio TechCred to introduce collaborative hands-on training on readily available AI tools as well as custom tool development for organizations across Ohio. | | Sharpen your skills and grow your business with our featured October courses from the Center for Training & Development | |
From practical strategies to the latest digital trends, these marketing courses will equip you with the tools you need to connect with customers and drive results.
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Artificial Intelligence for Marketing Professionals
Marketing professionals will learn the impact of AI systems and tools on the workplace and how to leverage these tools to perform marketing tasks such as persona development, search engine optimization (SEO), and content generation and personalization.
| | Fraud Awareness & Prevention Seminar | | | | |
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and fraudsters are getting more sophisticated!
Fifth Third, APWA Ohio Chapter and
Toledo FBI invite you to attend a Fraud Awareness and Prevention Seminar on Tuesday, October 21.
| | Resilience Redefined: A Cybersecurity Masterclass | | | |
Are your current cybersecurity practices ready to defend against modern threats?
Strengthen your defenses with expert insights and proven strategies at the Cybersecurity Masterclass on October 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and learn how to fortify your digital infrastructure.
| | Eastman & Smith - Fall Employment Law Seminar | | | | The legal landscape is shifting rapidly, with new regulations and enforcement agendas, court rulings, and compliance challenges emerging at a fast pace. Join Eastman & Smith on October 30th for an informative seminar addressing some of the most significant updates in employment law. | | Toledo Rockets take on NIU | | | | |
Mission: Midweek is on!
Join us at the Glass Bowl on Wednesday, November 5, as the Toledo Rockets take on NIU in front of a national TV audience. Let’s pack the stands and show the country what makes Toledo special — our energy, pride, and community spirit.
| | | | This holiday season, take your philanthropy to new heights by becoming a Butterfly Hero for Nationwide Children’s Hospital - Toledo. | | |
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