January 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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2020 Primary Candidates
By Anthony Lagunzad on December 23, 2019 The 2020 Primary Election falls on St Patrick's Day next year, March 17, 2020. The filing deadline of 100 days prior to the election that candidates need to file to be on the ballot by was last Wednesday...
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Proposed Fracking Ban Puts Ohio's Economy at Risk
By Provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on December 19, 2019 Over the past decade, the shale revolution has transformed the economy and reduced emissions. Now, a new study from the U.S. Chamber's Global Energy Institute quantifies just how...
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The House Approves Commerce Uniformity Bill
By Stephanie Kromer on December 13, 2019 Earlier this week, the House of Representatives passed House Bill 242, also known as the "Commerce Uniformity" bill, during full session. HB 242, sponsored by Rep. Don Jones (Freeport) and Rep.
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The House Passes Reform Of Real Property Tax Valuation...
By Tony Long on December 12, 2019 House Bill 75 was passed by the Ohio House with a vote of 54-39. HB 75 now moves to the Ohio Senate for consideration. HB 75 was reported out of the House Ways and Means Committee back in the spring and some of...
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Two Workforce Development Bills Set To Become Law
By Kevin Boehner on December 12, 2019 House Bill 2 and House Bill 4 are both set to become law following actions taken by the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate this week.
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OHIO COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE
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Fostoria Economic Development
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JOBS Fostoria is a rapidly growing resource for both job seekers and businesses in Fostoria who are hiring. Videos featuring local companies hiring have been produced to help advertise this great, local resource.
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JOBS Fostoria's Video Series
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Happy New Year from the Fostoria Learning Center!!
January:
February:
Aspire GED Morning Monday & Wednesday 9:30am-11:30am
Aspire GED Evening Tuesday & Thursday 5pm-7:30pm
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am-11:20am
STNA Classes Starting Soon!
Need a meeting space or training room? Chamber/FEDC members receive a
25% DISCOUNT
on all space rentals at the FLC.
CLICK HERE for more information.
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Fostoria Area Safety Council
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NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, January 15
"Ohio EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance, Overview & Regulatory Requirements"
Jeremy Scoles,
Ohio EPA Office of Pollution Prevention and Compliance, Northwest Ohio
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
at
Fostoria Learning Center
342 Perry Street
Fostoria, Ohio 44830
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February 19
11:30-1:00
A New Leash on Life, the K9s for Warriors Story
Captain Louis Belluomini and his K-9, Star
This meeting is open to all.
$10 per person & includes lunch
(Safety Council Members-one rep may attend free of charge)
Captain Belluomini will be speaking on PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury as well as how employers can work with individuals with service animals and veterans.
RSVP to Chamber by February 14
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce
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Grow Your Business Resources
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Economic Gardening Opportunity
Through are involvement in a grant program with GLCAP and the Rural Community Assistance Program, qualifying Seneca County businesses are eligible to receive assistance with marker research, GIS, search engine optimization and social media.
Eligible businesses must be a stage two business that have grown beyond the start-up phase and are poised for growth, yet constrained by limited access to certain tools and information that would help spur innovation and development. Businesses must have 10-50 employees, <$1M in annual sales (or in the case of manufacturers, <$1M in profits) and be innovative or niche type businesses with growth potential.
For more information or to begin the application process, contact Sarah at the Chamber,
Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com, 419-435-0486.
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Free Opioid Toolkit Available to All Ohio Businesses
A Dose of Reality for Employers -
A Toolkit to help mitigate the risks associated with Ohio's opioid crisis is always available on our website. This free, 5-module course (13-16 minutes per module) can be viewed all at once, or as you have time. The modules include best practices that employers can use in their workplace from implementing a drug-free workplace program, to crafting solid workplace policies, to offering an employee assistance program and much more. Be sure to share this information with your employees and other companies in which you do business with as it is a great resource.
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What if you could spend all your time doing what you love? Or finally stop talking about that idea you’ve had and start moving toward actually doing it?
The CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop is here to help. On Saturday,
January 25 from 8 a.m. to noon
, the Chamber will be holding a four-hour Get Started Workshop to equip you with the insights, relationships, and tools needed to turn your ideas into action. Whether you’re just getting started, stuck on a particular issue, or are in need of a refresher, this workshops will provide the jumpstart needed to get you moving.
During the CO.STARTERS Get Started Workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to understand what’s driving you, to explore your idea through the CO.STARTERS Canvas, and refine your model by learning ways to get meaningful customer feedback and start pursuing your idea today. You’ll
also have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the community and make valuable connections to help you along the way. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today by submitting a completed application to Sarah@FostoriaChamber.com. $25 per person.
Click here
for an application or visit:
www.FostoriaOhio.org/Starters
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Sponsorship packages help us to only approach you once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all of your sponsorship and promotional details at one time. If a sponsorship package isn't a good fit, individual event sponsorship and opportunities to volunteer and contribute promotional items are still available throughout the year.
Have a one time payment
Fill out one sponsorship form
Your $$ goes farther and gets you more visibility
Presenting sponsor of all Chamber signature events.
The Sponsorship Package Advantage
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Member Benefits that can save you $$$
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Did you know many of the Chamber member cost saving benefits not only save you money, but also help the Fostoria Chamber? When you utilize the benefits we often receive residuals and marketing monies. It's a win-win!
Click on the benefit to learn more.
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Thank You For Your Support!
2019 Holiday Sip & Shop
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Thank You For Your Support!
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Owner Pat Brady, is a Fostoria resident and life long artist. Brady's Delicate Creations got its start as a cake and cookie business but has evolved to also include her newest creation, barn quilts. Pat had seen barn quilts for years and had always intended to learn how to make them and even purchased books. But it wasn't until the Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau hosted a Barn Quilt Workshop with Susie Parron, that Pat learned how to make barn quilts. From there her passion exploded and Pat and her husband Gary make custom barn quilts with various designs including sports and sports teams. Brady's creations can be seen at the Gray Mare in Carey as well as at Fostoria Farmers' Markets and the Chamber's upcoming Holiday Sip & Shop at the Fostoria Learning Center. You can also stop out and see Pat at 111 N. U.S. Highway 23 in Fostoria or give her a call at 419-939-3111.
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Israel Wright, Airborne Financial Group to teach 3 finance seminars at Fostoria Learning Center
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Chamber member Israel Wright, MSA, CFE, AAMS, Airborne Financial Group will teach three different financial seminars at the Fostoria Learning Center in 2020. A Personal Income Tax Seminar will be offered January 13 and February 3 and a Business Tax and Accounting Seminar will be offered January 20 and February 10. Each seminar will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and costs $25.
In addition to the tax seminars, a 2020 Resolution: Personal Finance Workshop will be offered January 16, January 30, February 13 and February 20. This workshop is geared toward millennials and individuals struggling to make ends meet.
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C
ity of Fostoria Fire Division creates Inspection Checklist
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The Fostoria Fire Division has created a Fire Safety Inspection Checklist and it is available on the City of Fostoria's web site and is linked
here. The checklist outlines the common hazards and was created to assist businesses in preparing for their fire inspection. Utilizing the checklist prior to an inspection will help your business ensure it is not only prepared for inspection but also safe.
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The Greater Fostoria Community Foundation will host "Country Mardi Gras" on Friday, February 28. Tickets and sponsorships are now available.
Click here for more information.
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Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau
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Want to stay on top of all the events happening in and around Fostoria?
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The American Red Cross is in need of volunteers in Seneca County.
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Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8 AM – 6 PM
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Fostoria City School New 7-12 Open House/ Dedication
Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00PM
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Want to be the highlighted
MEMBER OF THE MONTH?
We want to promote your business!
As a Chamber member you are able to be highlighted as the member of the month once each calendar year.
It's simple and you receive $$$ in advertising at
no additional cost to you.
Member of the Month receives:
Feature article in the Fostoria Area Business Newsletter
Featured on the Chamber's Social Media Platforms
Radio Spots which run on Mix 96.7
and WFOB/ESPN Radio
2 ads in The Review Times
Interested? Fill out this
simple form
, send it back to us and we will handle the rest!
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Callies Performance Products
AgCredit
Financial Design Agency of Ohio
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org
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