October 16, 2024

Today is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day!

On October 16th, help us celebrate Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! The success of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce means success for YOU and our region.

What is one thing you love about the chamber? Share it with us here.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Learn how to protect your organization from cyber threats by fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness. Discover the role employee training plays in reducing human error and safeguarding sensitive information.

Click the button below to learn how to build a strong cybersecurity foundation within your business.

Featured Course: Security Awareness Training

Train your employees to identify and prevent security breaches before they happen.

For four cents per day per employee, your staff will have year-long, anytime, anywhere access to our highly-rated online security awareness training.

This comprehensive training spans the facets of security awareness from in-office to remote security, email to phishing attacks, malware to ransomware, cloud to social media, and more.

National Women's Small Business Month Spotlight: Andria Barlage, Fleet Feet

In celebration of National Women's Small Business Month, we're spotlighting Andria Barlage, owner of Fleet Feet.

Discover how Andria turned her passion for running into a thriving business and her advice for women entrepreneurs.

Click the button below to read more.

Wrapping-Up Hispanic Heritage Month with our Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)

Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, our Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC) featured diverse local businesses that bring incredible value and culture to our neighborhoods.

Check out all of the businesses featured over the last four weeks on MBAC's Facebook page including last week's featured businesses: McCord Coney Island, Pico's Mexican Bar and Grill, Anita Office Solutions and Cortez Tree & Lawn Service.

We Want Your Stories - 2024 Toledo Region Year In Review

We’re looking for outstanding stories to include in the 2024 Toledo Region Year In Review.

This magazine showcases the top stories from the previous 12 months, highlighting all the great things going on in our region, which makes it a great talent attraction and retention tool for your business.

Did your company or organization celebrate a major milestone this year? Did you or one of your employees win a big award? Did your business experience a major change that we should know about?

If you have BIG NEWS to share with us, email the story to Toledo.Region@toledochamber.com by Friday, November 1, 2024.

Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate

Designed for first-time leaders navigating the transition from peer to supervisor. 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!

Dates: 2-days, Oct. 21 & 22, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: 300 Madison Ave., Rm. 813

Cost: $750 pp

Clarity Based Leadership™ Certificate Program

Designed to prepare your leaders of tomorrow by equipping your high-potential employees with the skills and confidence they need to lead with clarity and purpose.

• 11-months, hybrid learning for maximum flexibility
• Tailored specifically to the needs of emerging leaders
• Led by IN2GREAT experts

Dates: Classes start November 12, 2024

Time: half in-person* & half virtual

Location*: 300 Madison Ave., Rm. 813

Cost: $3,499 pp

Impact Ohio, Toledo Regional Conference, presented by Jobs Ohio

October 24, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Toledo Zoo ProMedica Museum of Natural History

Through a partnership between the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Impact Ohio 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 housing, child care and advanced manufacturing. See the full agenda and Register Now.

The Hidden Cost of Entrepreneurship, presented by the Minority Business Assistance Center

October 24, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | TolHouse

Ignorance can be costly. Join us for a free informational session on how failing to comply with important regulations can end up costing you more than just money—it could jeopardize your entire business.. See the full agenda and Register Now.

Lagers and Legislators, presented by Buckeye Broadband

Thursday, November 7, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Maumee Bay Brew Pub Warehouse

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 at our second annual Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception - presented by Buckeye Broadband. Register Now.

EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit, presented by Buckeye Broadband

Friday, November 8, 2024 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn, Downtown Toledo

The 2024 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit presented by Buckeye Broadband will explore how we fuel failure into positive impact, deepen our self-awareness and transform our challenges into opportunities for growth.

Featured Keynotes:

Sarah Noll-Wilson | Intentions vs. Impact: Legacy Leadership

Jacob Brown | Failing Forward: Turning Failures into Fuel

See the full agenda and Register Now.

for Focus on Business, presented by KeyBank

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Toledo Museum of Art GlasSalon

Keynote Speaker: University of Toledo Interim President Matt Schroeder

Join us for our last event of the year! Guests of the November 20 Focus on Business Lunch will hear from University of Toledo Interim President Matt Schroeder. Additionally, the Chamber will hold the annual election of the TRCC Board slate.

Register Now

10.17.24 - Spin & Splat Ribbon Cutting

11.16.24 - Be Part of The Blade Holiday Parade

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Small Business Owners, Take 12 Minutes to Describe Your Past Year 

The Federal Reserve’s 2024 Small Business Credit Survey is now open, and Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is a partner on this effort. Owners and key financial decision-makers of for-profit businesses, share your recent experiences about whether and how you use debt, what financial conditions you face, and more.

Answers to these questions contribute to data that directly inform the Fed, federal government agencies, service providers, policymakers, and others—a public good ultimately benefiting your business and others like yours.

The survey is open to businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to launch. All responses are confidential.

The survey closes November 1, 2024. Questions? Contact Hal Martin at hal.martin@clev.frb.org.