Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

2026 Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning 3/1/2026 - 6/9/2026

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:30:35 GMT

2026 Summer in the City

June/July 2026

Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Member Rate: $175 per intern
Non-Member Rate: $350 per intern

Summer in the City is a unique opportunity for summer interns to connect with and explore the Toledo Region.

Designed to help interns build networks and show them what life would be like when they choose Toledo as their hometown, the program is geared towards college juniors, seniors and graduate student interns who are working in Toledo for the summer.

Benefits of the Summer in the City program include:

- Direct access to established young professionals and emerging leaders in the Chamber's EPIC Toledo program who will help tell and amplify the Toledo Region story to your interns

- Engagement of your interns in pre-planned social and development events that foster a positive connection between your intern, your company, and our region

- A continual source of exciting and positive news in your intern's inbox via our weekly newsletter and social media

- Talent attraction and retention resources that have proven success. Annually, 75% of our interns say the program makes them feel favorably about living and working in the Toledo Region

2026 Intern Event Schedule HERE

Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For a conversation regarding sponsorship of this program, please contact Jeff Schaaf, VP of Talent Strategy & Signature Events, 567.420.1231 or jeff.schaaf@toledochamber.com

Presenting Sponsor: $10,000

The event series would be known as “Summer in the City: Presented by…”
A rep from the title sponsor would have the opportunity to give the welcome at each event.
Name and logo recognition on all marketing materials and signage at each event.
Name and logo would appear on SITCToledo.com and ToledoChamber.com
Featured blog post plus one social media sponsor recognition post.
Contact us for intern participation at this level

Gold Sponsor: $6,000

Name and logo recognition on all marketing materials and signage at each event.
Name and logo would appear on SITCToledo.com and ToledoChamber.com
One social media sponsor recognition post.
Allows 20 interns from your organization to participate at no charge to the intern.

Silver Sponsor: $4,000

Name and logo recognition on all marketing materials and signage at each event.
Name and logo would appear on SITCToledo.com and ToledoChamber.com
Allows 12 interns from your organization to participate at no charge to the intern.

Bronze Sponsor: $2,000

Name recognition on all marketing materials and signage at each event.
Name would appear on SITCToledo.com and ToledoChamber.com
Allows 6 interns from your organization to participate at no charge to the intern

Participating Sponsor: $1,000

Name recognition on all marketing materials and signage at each event.
Name would appear on SITCToledo.com and ToledoChamber.com
Allows 3 interns from your organization to participate at no charge to the intern.

Grounds for Discussion 6/3/2026 7:30 AM - 6/3/2026 9:00 AM

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:56:04 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!

Bark in the Park - Toledo Humane Society Fundraiser and 5k 6/6/2026 9:00 AM - 6/6/2026 12:00 Noon

Fri, 01 May 2026 10:18:56 GMT

The Toledo Humane Society’s 41st Annual Bark in the Park Sponsored by Fetch Pet Insurance is back in 2026 is back for another Paw-some year! Join us on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM at Blueberry Fields Dog Park (Sylvania Dog Park) in partnership with Mercy Health for a celebration packed with food, games, adoptable animals, and fun activities for pups, kids, and the whole family.

We need YOU to go the extra mile for the homeless pets who depend on THS. Start fundraising and race your way up our prize ladder, because the more you raise, the more fun rewards you’ll earn! Every dollar raised helps provide lifesaving care to animals who call THS their home-for-now.

Whether you’re running the 5K or enjoying the 1-Mile Dog Walk, every step supports shelter, medical care, and second chances for thousands of animals each year.

Lace up your sneakers, grab your leash, rally your friends, and help us make 2026 our biggest Bark in the Park yet. Register, start fundraising, and we’ll see you at the starting line!

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - Kickoff @ Toledo Mud Hens 6/9/2026 6:15 PM - 6/9/2026 9:30 PM

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:32:55 GMT

Check-in begins at 6:15 pm.
Game starts at 7:05 pm.
Join us at Fifth Third Field for an unforgettable evening with the Toledo Mud Hens where the vibes are high, the snacks are elite, and the skyline sets the perfect backdrop. Whether you’re a die-hard baseball fan or just here for the social scene, this is your chance to soak up Toledo summer at its best. Think cold drinks, big laughs, and between-inning antics.

**This event is only for registered interns in the 2026 Summer in the City program presented by Owens Corning or those personally invited to attend. Please RSVP by the deadline for each event. If your plans change and you cannot make it, please let us know ahead of time so we can adjust accordingly.**

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - Exploring Toledo 6/11/2026 8:00 AM - 6/11/2026 9:00 AM

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:54:29 GMT

The Summer in the City Development Series offers opportunities for you to improve your personal and professional skills. These one hour sessions are led by community leaders who are experts in their field. These sessions will take place in person and last approximately one hour.

Join us for an engaging presentation on Toledo attractions and art scene presented by Destination Toledo and Live Arts Toledo.

Toledo SBDC - The Business Blueprint - Sylvania 6/11/2026 9:30 AM - 6/11/2026 11:30 AM

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:14:48 GMT

Limited space available; registration required.

The Toledo SBDC Business Blueprint class 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.

2026 EPIC Toledo Leadership Golf Outing 6/12/2026 8:00 AM - 6/12/2026 3:00 PM

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:44:47 GMT

It is time for the annual EPIC Toledo Leadership Golf Outing! Build your network and spend a summer Friday at Belmont Country Club with EPIC! The Leadership Golf Outing pairs emerging talent with prominent northwest Ohio business and community leaders, forming a powerful foursome for a day of golf and meaningful connection.

Leaders, this is your chance to get to know your future C-suite executives.
EPIC Toledo members, boost your network with tenured Toledo Region leaders.

This is your chance to grow a mentor/mentee relationship and enjoy some time on the fairway of Belmont Country Club. The EPIC Leadership Golf Outing will begin at 8:30am in a shotgun start, and golfers will play in a scramble-style outing.

Sit back and relax, we’ll do the pairing! Or - if you want to register a team of 3 yps to play together, we will match you with a community leader! Just sign up under "register a team of yps" so that we know to place you together!

EPIC Toledo Leadership Golf Outing

June 12, 2026 | 8:30am shotgun start | Belmont Country Club

Leadership Golfer (play only): $250

Leadership Golfer/Hole Sponsor Bundle: $500

Young Professional Golfer: $150

Team of Yps (3 people): $450 **we will add a community leader to your team to complete the foursome**

Clinic Attendance for Non-Golfers to Learn: $100

Non-Golfers: Attend our clinic! $100

We will have golf pros on site to help you learn golf etiquette and basics. You will then be invited to attend our luncheon with all the teams golfing in the outing immediately following the clinic. This will begin around 11 am and last about an hour to an hour and a half, with lunch immediately following.

Sponsorships are available for this event. Please reach out to EPIC Toledo Manager Riley Runnells at riley.runnells@toledochamber.com.

PRESENTING SPONSOR | $4,000
• Event naming rights
• One (1) community leader golfer & three (3) young professional golfers
• Logo appears on outing score cards
• Logo appears in all marketing materials and on EPIC & TRCC’s website
• Social media promotion before, during and after the event on all 4 EPIC Toledo platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

GOLD SPONSOR | $2,000
• One (1) community leader golfer & one (1) young professional golfer
• Logo appears in all marketing materials and on EPIC & TRCC’s website
• Social media promotion before, during and after the event on all 4 EPIC Toledo platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

SILVER SPONSOR | $1,000
• One (1) registered golfer (either young professional or community leader)
• Signage at luncheon area with name and logo
• Logo appears in all marketing materials and on EPIC & TRCC’s website
• Social media promotion before, during and after the event on all 4 EPIC Toledo platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter

BRONZE SPONSOR | $500
• One (1) registered community leader golfer
• Hole Sponsor – Logo appears on signage
• Name appears in all marketing materials and on EPIC & Chamber’s website

A BEAUTIFUL NOISE 6/16/2026 - 6/21/2026

Fri, 23 May 2025 09:12:54 GMT

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Like Jersey Boys and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical before it, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE: THE NEIL DIAMOND MUSICAL is an inspiring, exhilarating, energy-filled musical memoir, that tells the untold true story of how America's greatest hitmaker became a star, set to the songs that defined his career.

Performance Schedule:

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 2026 - 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 21, 2026 - 1:00 & 6:30 p.m.

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - Professional Etiquette& Soft Skills 6/16/2026 8:00 AM - 6/16/2026 9:00 AM

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:16:19 GMT

Join our upcoming intern professional development session with the Etiquette Coach and Founder of Cultured Conduct to explore the professional behaviors, communication standards, and interpersonal skills that organizations prioritize when hiring and developing talent.

Access Summit 6/17/2026 8:00 AM - 6/17/2026 4:00 PM

Thu, 14 May 2026 16:31:44 GMT

Join community leaders, partners, and advocates at the The Ability Center's Access Summit Presented by Joseph, Judith and Susan Conda, a one-day experience celebrating the impact we’re creating together and exploring what’s next for accessibility, inclusion, and business innovation.

Stautzenberger College Celebrates 100 Years With a Community Career Fair & Centennial Ceremony 6/17/2026 11:00 AM - 6/17/2026 3:00 PM

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:05:39 GMT

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - Song Bingo @ Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar 6/17/2026 6:00 PM - 6/9/2026 8:00 PM

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:43:12 GMT

Join us at Stubborn Brother Pizza for a laid-back evening of great tunes, cold sodas, and seriously good pizza. Instead of numbers, your bingo card is packed with songs. Listen closely, sing along if you dare, and mark off the hits as they play. From throwback favorites to America’s jams, you never know what’s coming next. Bring your appetite and competitive spirit, and be ready to laugh, vibe, and maybe even win a prize or two. It’s the perfect midweek mix of music, food, and fun -Toledo style.

Toledo SBDC & SBA Presents: How to get a SBA loan for your business. 6/18/2026 12:00 Noon - 6/18/2026 1:30 PM

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:57:51 GMT

Toledo Small Business Development Center Presents:

Toledo SBDC & SBA Presents:

How to get an SBA loan for your business

Unlock SBA Funding for Your Business – Lunch Included!

New or existing business owners: Want to learn how to successfully access SBA loans?

Join us for a practical workshop and enjoy a complimentary lunch while you discover:

What SBA loans are available
How to determine eligibility and build strong creditworthiness
How to create a winning loan package

The SBA loan process starts earlier than most people think. A solid preparation makes all the difference.

Whether you need working capital, funds for a franchise, business acquisition, real estate, equipment, refinancing, or leasehold improvements, this session will help you get ready.

Come with your project in mind.

Led by Raymond Graves, Lead Lender Relations Specialist for the SBA Cleveland District Office with nearly 30 years of SBA lending experience.

Don’t miss this opportunity to position your business for success. Reserve your spot today!

Toledo SBDC - The Business Blueprint - Downtown Toledo 6/23/2026 2:30 PM - 6/23/2026 4:30 PM

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:23:18 GMT

Limited space available; registration required.

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - Clarity, Choice and Action in Your Career 6/23/2026 8:00 AM - 6/23/2026 9:00 AM

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:40:04 GMT

Clarity, Choice and Action in Your Career presented by Heather Bradley

WIIC (We Inspire Innovate & COnnect) 6/24/2026 11:00 AM - 6/25/2026 9:00 PM

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:04:03 GMT

WIIC is a high-impact, two-day event bringing top-tier education and meaningful networking to the Lake Erie Islands. Focused on advancing healthcare innovation and investment across Ohio, WIIC convenes industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and change makers who are ready to drive real progress.

The agenda features dynamic breakout panels covering today’s most relevant topics, allowing attendees to customize their experience and engage in the conversations that matter most to them.

Our closing event will take place at Lonz Winery on Middle Bass Island, featuring inspiring keynote speakers, elevated networking opportunities, and a meaningful fundraising initiative supporting the Lake Erie Foundation.

For more information and to view the full agenda, please visit: https://wiic2026.rsvpify.com/

Summer in the City presented by Owens Corning - River Cruise on the Glass City Pearl 6/25/2026 5:30 PM - 6/17/2026 8:00 PM

Wed, 20 May 2026 18:46:40 GMT

Check-in begins at 5:30 pm.
The boat leaves promptly at 6:00 pm, and we'll cruise until around 8:00 pm.
Hop aboard the Glass City Pearl and cruise the Maumee River in style. With skyline views, golden hour vibes, and a breeze that just hits different, this is your chance to experience Toledo from a whole new angle. Whether you’re catching up with other interns, snapping the perfect skyline pic, or just soaking it all in, the Pearl delivers laid-back luxury with a splash of fun. Expect good music, great food, and plenty of moments worth posting -because everything’s better on the water. If you're old enough, BYOB-no glass bottles, please.

Epilepsy Center of NWO Mini Golf Fundraiser is June 26, Downtown Toledo in Promenade Park 6/26/2026 5:00 PM - 6/26/2026 10:00 PM

Wed, 06 May 2026 14:53:48 GMT

MEDIA ALERT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Nate Reid
Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio
nreid@epilepsycenter.org
567-331-7903

Downtown Toledo Hosts Unique Mini Golf Fundraiser Supporting Epilepsy Services

TOLEDO, OH — The Epilepsy Center of Northwest Ohio will host Practically Golf, its largest annual fundraiser, on Friday, June 26 at Promenade Park. The event, presented by Erie Home, transforms the park into a one-of-a-kind, street-style mini golf course, bringing together corporate teams, families, and the broader community.

EVENT DETAILS

What: Practically Golf (Mini Golf Fundraiser)
When: Friday, June 26, 2026
• Corporate Tournament: 1:00–5:00 PM (Shotgun Start)
• Open Play: 5:00–10:00 PM

Where: Promenade Park, Downtown Toledo

WHY IT MATTERS

Proceeds support seizure first aid training, family support, and inclusive programs for individuals and families affected by epilepsy and developmental disabilities across Northwest Ohio.

VISUAL / INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

Mini golf holes set up throughout Promenade Park
Corporate teams and community participation
Families enjoying Open Play
Interviews available with event organizers and participants

MORE INFORMATION

www.epilepsycenter.org/pgt

View additional photos from our website here: Practically Golf Photos | Epilepsy Center Northwest Ohio