Back-to-School & Beyond: How Employers Can Energize Student Engagement | | | | We’re excited to welcome the newest members of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce who joined us in August 2025. These businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs reflect the energy, diversity, and innovation that continue to drive growth across our region. | |
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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Grounds for Discussion
October 7, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Sabira - 139 S Huron St., Downtown Toledo
| | 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 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!
| | A Conversation with Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack | | | | Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s president and CEO Beth Hammack on September 22, 2025 in a discussion of the critical functions of Reserve Banks, the state of the economy, and ways Reserve Banks engage with the public. Register for the free and hybrid event, and the Bank will send you the event recordings and transcript afterward. Attend live, and listen as Hammack answers questions. Those in person also may tour the Bank’s main building, constructed in 1923. Register now. | | The Garmin Marathon Series Is Coming to Toledo | | | | The brand that knows everything about training for a race has taken on race day itself. Garmin is hosting its very own Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, 10k and 5k — and it’ll be in Toledo on September 21, 2025. We couldn’t be more excited! Register or volunteer and join us supporting this great community builder. | | The Blade Career & Education Expo | | | | |
Meet and interview a vast pool of candidates in a single day, streamlining
your recruiting process and interviewing candidates on the spot at The Blade Career and Education Expo on October 8, 2025.
TRCC Members can reserve a booth at a discounted rate, which inlcudes a Job Listing in the Sunday, October 5, 2025
promotional page at no extra charge.
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www.toledochamber.com
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