Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate 11/3/2025 9:00 AM - 11/4/2025 4:00 PM

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:45:29 GMT

Prepare Your New Leaders for Success

Leaders don't just drive performance and accountability—they are the linchpins of your organizational culture and the catalysts for employee engagement. Yet, studies show that 40-60 percent of new leaders fail within their first 24 months. The consequences of these failures can ripple through your organization, affecting everything from employee morale to overall productivity.

Invest in Leadership, Prevent Turnover

When first-time supervisors struggle, their teams struggle too—leading to poor performance, disengagement, and increased turnover. But when these emerging leaders are equipped with the right skills and mindset through the Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials program, they can significantly boost team engagement and retention, setting the stage for long-term success in your organization.

Why the Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials Certificate Program?

This two-day, in-person program is designed to arm your first-time supervisors with the critical skills they need to lead effectively from day one. Developed in partnership between the Toledo Chamber of Commerce and In2Great, this program combines practical insights with expert guidance, ensuring your new leaders are fully prepared to take on their roles with confidence.

Key Benefits for Your Organization

Reduce Leadership Failure Rates: Equip your new supervisors with the tools they need to succeed, reducing the likelihood of costly leadership failures.
Strengthen Organizational Culture: Leaders are the custodians of your culture. This program helps them reinforce and embody your organization’s values from the outset.
Enhance Employee Engagement: Well-prepared leaders drive higher engagement and retention within their teams, leading to a more motivated and productive workforce.
Ensure Long-Term Success: By investing in your leaders now, you’re setting the stage for sustained success and stability within your organization.

Program Highlights

In-Person, Expert-Led Training: This immersive, two-day program is led by subject matter experts from In2Great, who bring years of experience in leadership development.
Immediate Impact: Participants will leave the program with actionable strategies and skills that they can apply immediately to their leadership roles.
Tailored to First-Time Supervisors: The program is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by new leaders, ensuring they are fully equipped to transition into their roles seamlessly.
Multiple Registration Discount - Registering 5 or more employees? Reach out to lauryn.vargas@toledochamber.com for a 20% discount code.

What Your Leaders Will Learn

Foundations of Leadership: Understand the critical role of a leader in shaping team culture and driving performance.
Effective Communication: Learn how to communicate expectations clearly and constructively, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.
Conflict Resolution: Equip your leaders with the skills to handle conflicts within their teams, maintaining harmony and productivity.
Building Trust and Credibility: Teach your leaders how to earn the respect and trust of their teams, setting the foundation for strong, collaborative relationships.
Navigating the Transition: Support your leaders as they transition from peers to supervisors, ensuring they understand how to manage relationships and responsibilities effectively.

Ensure Your Leaders Thrive, Not Just Survive

Don’t leave your leadership development to chance. By enrolling your new supervisors in the Transitioning to Supervisor: Frontline Leadership Essentials program, you’re investing in the future success of your organization. Equip them with the skills and confidence they need to lead effectively and contribute to a thriving workplace culture.

Ribbon Cutting: 7 Brew 11/4/2025 2:00 PM - 11/4/2025 2:30 PM

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:25:43 GMT

Insurance for Your Microenterprise: Is Your Homeowners Insurance Enough for Your Home-Based Business? 11/5/2025 12:00 Noon - 11/5/2025 1:00 PM

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:52:35 GMT

Many home-based business owners mistakenly believe their standard homeowners insurance policy will cover business-related losses. In reality, most personal policies have significant limitations or explicitly exclude coverage for commercial activities, leaving entrepreneurs financially vulnerable.

This webinar will equip you with the knowledge to identify and address potential gaps in your coverage.

2025 Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception presented by Buckeye Broadband 11/6/2025 4:30 PM - 11/6/2025 6:00 PM

Tue, 13 May 2025 20:01:45 GMT

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 third annual Lagers & Legislators: A Post-Election Reception - presented by Buckeye Broadband.

Registration | $40 registration includes (1) drink ticket, light appetizers and networking.

Elected Officials expected to attend the event include:

The Honorable Paula Hicks-Hudson | Ohio Senate

The Honorable Josh Williams | Ohio House of Representatives

The Honorable Erika White | Ohio House of Representatives

The Honorable Cerssandra McPherson | Toledo City Council

The Honorable John Hobbs | Toledo City Council

The Honorable Matt Cherry | Toledo City Council

The Honorable George Sarantou | Toledo City Council

The Honorable Erin Kramer | Toledo City Council Elect

The Honorable Mike Pniewski | Lucas County Engineer

The Honorable Tom Mackin | Mayor, City of Perrysburg

The Honorable Robert Mack | Perrysburg Township Trustee

The Honorable Tim Pedro | Mayor, City of Waterville

The Honorable Marcus Hansen | Sylvania City Council

The Honorable Neal Mahoney | Sylvania Township Trustee

The Honorable Bill Anderson | Swanton Township Trustee Elect

The Honorable Matt Biel | Swanton Township Trustee Elect

The Honorable Mindy Curry | Swanton Township Fiscal Officer Elect

Sponsorships | Bronze, Silver, and Gold sponsorships are currently available for this event. Please contact Gabrielle Huff, Manager, Local Government Affairs, for any questions: gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com

- Bronze | 1 attendee - Company name represented - Social media promotion

- Silver | 2 attendees - Logo representation - Social media promotion

- Gold | 3 attendees - Logo representation - Social media promotion

Parking | There is street parking available outside the brewery (on Broadway St., Ottawa St. and Morris St.), and additionally, three private parking lots specifically for Maumee Bay Brewing on-site.

*Please note that this event is located inside Maumee Bay Brewing Company's Warehouse (located directly next to the Brewery), not the restaurant inside the Oliver House!*

2025 EPIC Toledo Leadership Summit 11/7/2025 9:00 AM - 11/7/2025 5:00 PM

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:48:24 GMT

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.

Event Schedule:

9 am: Leaders & Launchers Coffee Hour

10 am: EPIC/Chamber Opening Remarks

10:15 am: Karen Eber Keynote and Q&A

11:45 am: Lunch

12:15 pm: Mentor Panel

1:15 pm: Breakout Sessions

Downtown Development Panel

Mental Health Panel

2:15 pm: Jameil Aossey Keynote

3 pm: Closing Remarks with Andrew Smigelski

3:05 pm: Nonprofit Board Fair/ Happy Hour

Leaders & Launchers: Bridging the Gap (Coffee Hour Information)

This hour will connect our young professional Leadership Summit attendees with executives and local leaders. We are looking for leaders to provide advice and encouragement for young professionals and conversely hope that leaders see the need for and importance of developing these up-and-coming young professionals in our area.

Young professionals: your ticket to the Summit is your admission to this morning networking.

Leaders: sign up under the leaders section. We will need you from 8:45 am to about 10 am.

Ticket refunds will not be issued after November 1, 2025.

Employer Roundtable: Are You Getting The Benefits You Deserve? 11/12/2025 10:00 AM - 11/12/2025 11:00 AM

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:28:03 GMT

Are you being educated about your business insurance options?
Spend 45 minutes online with Dana-Renee and other insurance professionals from Gluckle Insurance to learn more about receiving the benefits you deserve.

Talent Alignment Focus Group: K-12 11/12/2025 10:30 AM - 11/12/2025 12:00 Noon

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 20:46:21 GMT

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is updating the 2019 Talent Alignment Strategy for the Toledo Region. The purpose of the Strategy is to ensure education and workforce development efforts are aligned with the needs of employers and to coordinate existing education and workforce development initiatives currently underway throughout the region. The Chamber engaged the consulting team from Headlight Data to update the supply and demand data.

You can access the latest update HERE.

A couple weeks ago, you might have attended the Talent Trends and Best Practices event last month. We would like to extend an additional (or new) opportunity for your organization to be engaged in this initiative.

An important part of the strategic planning process is collecting input from education leaders across the region. To that end, we are conducting focus groups with major stakeholders throughout the community. Each focus group will last approximately one hour. The objective for the focus group is to hear your candid insight about the Toledo Region's education and workforce-related strengths, challenges, and opportunities.

As a leader in our community, we would be honored if you, or your designee, would accept this invitation to attend the Talent Alignment Focus Group: K-12 session on Wednesday, November 12^th from 10:30am-12:00pm via a virtual teams meeting.

Once you have registered you will be added to a calendar invite and the teams meeting link will be included.

Thank you for considering this invitation. We look forward to hearing your insight on this important talent alignment initiative.

Toledo SBDC - The Business Blueprint Workshop - Bowling Green 11/12/2025 2:00 PM - 11/12/2025 4:00 PM

Thu, 08 May 2025 16:56:35 GMT

Limited space available; registration required.

The Toledo SBDC Business Blueprint workshop is tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs who need guidance in launching their business. This interactive session offers a clear overview of critical startup steps including how to create a business plan, navigate licensing and local regulations, and develop effective marketing strategies. It also covers essential financial topics such as understanding financial statements, managing cash flow, preparing for funding opportunities, and identifying valuable business resources to support long-term success.

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers one on one no-cost counseling to entrepreneurs in all stages of their business cycle, whether they are beginning their business endeavors or are looking to grow their existing operations. The SBDC provides one-on-one counseling centered on the business planning process, including financing, market research, marketing strategies, and management and cash flow analysis. A Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce membership is not required to utilize these services.

Pizza & Politics: AI 11/12/2025 12:00 Noon - 11/12/2025 1:30 PM

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:25:33 GMT

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 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.

AI Owl is a certified provider of TechCred and has a partnership with Intel Digital Readiness, which backs their AI Training Curriculum. They focus not only on the AI tools out there, but how an individual or organization can start implementing them into their day immediately to become more efficient and productive.

Tickets are $20 per person.

Space is limited, so register today!

Questions? Contact Gabrielle Huff at 567-420-1225 or gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com.

Event sponorships are available for the 2025 Pizza & Politics series. If you are interested in getting your company involved, reach out to gabrielle.huff@toledochamber.com or brian.dicken@toledochamber.com to learn more.

Gold Sponsorship | $500
Two (2) attendees to all sessions
Logo representation
Social media promotion

Silver Sponsorship | $250
One (1) attendee to all sessions
Logo representation
Social media promotion

Grounds for Discussion 11/12/2025 7:30 AM - 11/12/2025 9:00 AM

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 19:38:43 GMT

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!

Held monthly, we spotlight a different Chamber member's location, providing a unique chance to discover new businesses and explore the diverse offerings within our community.

Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, or community member, this relaxed and welcoming environment is the perfect way to kick off your day and expand your network. Come for the coffee, stay for the connections—we look forward to seeing you there!

Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio invites you to Pour with a Purpose! 11/13/2025 5:30 PM - 11/13/2025 8:30 PM

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:58:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Kelly Mofield, Executive Director
Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio
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Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio Announces, “Pour with a Purpose” Fundraiser at Urban Pine Winery

The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio (KFNWO) invites the community to raise a glass for a great cause at its upcoming fundraising event, Pour with a Purpose, on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at Urban Pine Winery, 3415 Briarfield Blvd., Maumee, Ohio.

This newly created signature evening will blend fine wine, food, live music, and giving back—all to support local patients living with kidney disease. Funds raised will help KFNWO provide direct assistance to individuals in Northwest Ohio who are managing the daily challenges of end-stage renal disease, including access to life-sustaining medications, transportation to dialysis, and vital health education programs.

Guests will enjoy curated wine tastings, hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment by guitarist Thaddaeus Washington, and a silent auction. Two ticket levels are available:

· General Admission – $75, which includes a small wine tasting, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and access to the silent auction.

· VIP Experience – $125, featuring a full wine tasting with a sommelier, upgraded hors d’oeuvres, and access to a private dining area within the winery.

A total of 200 tickets are available—150 general admission and 50 VIP—offering guests an intimate and engaging evening in support of a meaningful mission.

“Every day, we hear from patients who are struggling to afford their medications or get to dialysis,” said Kelly Mofield, executive director of KFNWO. “Our community’s generosity makes it possible for us to say yes—to provide help, hope, and relief when people need it most. Pour with a Purpose is not just a night out; it’s a chance to make a real difference for our neighbors living with kidney disease.”

More than 37 million Americans are affected by kidney disease, including thousands of residents across Northwest Ohio. KFNWO remains the only local organization providing direct financial assistance and support to those impacted by the disease.

Proceeds from Pour with a Purpose will fund essential programs that help residents prevent kidney disease, access treatment, and improve their quality of life.

Tickets and sponsorship information are available at www.kfnwo.org.

About the Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio

The Kidney Foundation of Northwest Ohio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals living with chronic kidney disease and promoting kidney health across a 20-county region of Northwest Ohio. Through free community health screenings, patient assistance programs, and educational outreach, KFNWO provides hope and support to those affected by kidney disease and their families.

Ribbon Cutting: D1 Training Toledo 11/17/2025 4:00 PM - 11/17/2025 5:00 PM

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:16:23 GMT

Ribbon Cutting: Polaris Logistics Group 11/19/2025 3:30 PM - 11/19/2025 4:00 PM

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:56:20 GMT

2025 Focus on Business Member Lunch presented by KeyBank 11/19/2025 11:30 AM - 11/19/2025 1:30 PM

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:41:13 GMT

THIS EVENT IS CURRENTLY SOLD OUT.

You deserve to be “in-the-know” about the people, trends, innovations, and developments that are driving our region.

Keynote presentation from Adam Levine, Edward Drummond and Florence Scott Libbey President, Director and CEO at Toledo Museum of Art.

In addition to the keynote presentation, attendees will receive updates from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Growth Partnership and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority; networking with other business leaders and like-minded community members; and a delicious lunch provided by the Toledo Museum of Art. The annual election of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board slate will also take place at this month's event.

Focus on Business: Member Lunch presented by KeyBank is a partnership program of the Chamber, Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, and Regional Growth Partnership of Northwest Ohio. Thanks to KeyBank, Eastman & Smith Ltd., Clark Schaefer Hackett, CliftonLarsonAllen, Penta Career Center, United Way of Greater Toledo and the Toledo Museum of Art for their generous sponsorship support of this series.

Click here for driving directions and a parking map. Parking is included with your registration at this event. Please use Parking Lot #6 off Parkwood Avenue.

Ribbon Cutting: The Noble Gent 11/20/2025 3:00 PM - 11/20/2025 4:00 PM

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 19:13:37 GMT

EPIC Toledo Meets Media & Marketing 11/20/2025 5:00 PM - 11/20/2025 7:00 PM

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 18:11:19 GMT

EPIC Toledo members come mix and mingle with Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), American Advertising Federation (AAF), and the Press Club of Toledo over drinks and snacks at a cool new downtown spot.

Toledo SBDC - The Business Blueprint Workshop - Sylvania 11/25/2025 9:30 AM - 11/25/2025 11:30 AM

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:58:01 GMT

Limited space available; registration required.