​In the past few years, security systems have become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. With the rise of vandalism, theft, and COVID hybrid work schedules leaving offices without full staff, companies must take extra measures to protect their assets and their employees. Small businesses in Toledo are no exception, with property crime rates over the national average. Businesses in the area have been investing in new security systems to ensure that they are protected from all types of threats. Habitec Security would like to explore some of the latest security system trends for ..read more

​Help make the dream of owning a small business a reality for entrepreneurs in the Toledo region. We are looking for a motivating team leader who is goal oriented and thrives on multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment to be our Vice President of Business Development Services/Small Business Development Center Director. If you enjoy creative problem solving and achieving business results through building rapport and relationships and leading others please read on to learn more and apply today by emailing your resume and cover letter (one document) to heather.bradley@toledochamber.com. General ..read more

Last week, at our Focus on Business Member Lunch, presented by KeyBank, Kevin Hoggatt, Director of Government Affairs, Ohio, joined us from Intel. Kevin discussed Intel's investment in Ohio and how businesses in northwest Ohio can engage with them, as well as their efforts to increase supplier diversity and to increase the number of youth engaged in STEM learning through Moonshot Ohio. Read on to learn more about these initiatives…  ​​Moonshot Ohio In February, the Intel Foundation and STEM Next Opportunity Fund announced a new statewide initiative, Moonshot Ohio, to increase ..read more

Help us support local businesses by ensuring a business friendly environment by joining our team as the Local Government Affairs Manager.  Read more below and send your resume and cover letter (combined as one document) to heather.bradley@toledochamber.com.  General Summary: Manage Advocacy & Public Policy activities with specific responsibility for local issues; presentation of the Chamber’s policies and viewpoints to local, state and federal government bodies and agencies on a continuous basis; and to keep Chamber members informed of relevant governmental issues and activities ..read more

Help us show some love for our new members who joined last month! Achi, LLC Black Swamp Capital Partners, LLC Centaur Tool & Die, Inc. Citizen Advisory Group Decor Architectural Products Gregory Fockler Hafner Florist HandyMother-fixer LLC Heinze Insurance Agency, Inc. Inspired Lumber Workshop McKenna Reitz LLC Progressive Crop Solutions Quenched & Tempered Quinami LLC. dba Gideon Owen Wine Company Retro Detailing LLC Samantha Brownlee, LLC Sonseeahray Western Store, LLC The Senator Group (Allermuir, Inc.) TNT Horticulture Professionals, LLC Toledo Indoor Garden ..read more

The Toledo Chamber is excited to announce that Jeff Lonsbrough has joined the TRCC team as our new Vice President of Membership Sales and Engagement. In his role Jeff will be responsible for driving the Chamber's sales and retention strategies, growing the membership as well as helping members get involved and make the most of their member benefits.  Read on to learn more about Jeff and reach out in the comments to say "welcome".​ Tell us a little bit about yourself. I have lived in Ohio my whole life, starting in NE Ohio in a small township called Bazetta which is home to Mosquito ..read more

It seems hard to believe we are already halfway through the first month in 2023. But before we put 2022 in our rearview mirror, we want to welcome aboard the following members who joined the Toledo Chamber in December of 2022. 419 Brands CO. dba Consaul Food Mart African Safari Wildlife Park Bob's Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. Clemens J. Szymanowski Dale's Bar & Grill Inc. Dirt Fighter LLC Dr. Richard Buck LLC Encompass Engineering & Architects Hot Shot Trucking Jeffrey M Caputo LJ Irving Junior & Sons Lovett Dental Laboratory Inc. Luis E. Ramirez, Agent, Savage ..read more

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Northwest Ohio Manufacturing Alliance (NOMA) is seeking bids from a qualified consultant or team of consultants or community based organization to provide WorkAdvance services. These services will support the achievement of outcomes for a federally supported, 36-month initiative called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Good Jobs Challenge. This project is funded by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) through the ARPA Good Jobs Challenge grant.  Please contact Vice President, Talent & Workforce Sara Swisher at sara.s ..read more

The Toledo Chamber is excited to announce that Makenzie Kujawa has joined the TRCC team as our new Public Policy Coordinator. In her role Makenzie will ​assist with the activities of the Advocacy & Public Policy (APP) department including researching policy issues and coordinating communications to support the implementation of the Chamber’s legislative agenda; representing the Chamber’s policies and viewpoints to local, state and federal government units and agencies; and keeping Chamber members informed of relevant governmental issues and activities. Read on to learn more about M ..read more

The Toledo Chamber is excited to announce that Alicia Holdren has joined the TRCC team as our new Executive Assistant. She will support the efforts of our President/CEO and the administrative department including coordinating meetings of the Chamber Board of Trustees, Executive Committee, and Chamber Foundation. Read on to learn get to know Alicia a little better and reach out in the comments to say "welcome". Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am a mom of 3 children ages 13, 12, and 9.  I worked at the Wood County Educational Service Center for 16 years moving up in ..read more