Fostoria Area Business Newsletter

August 2019
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We are moving...

The Fostoria Chamber of Commerce and all entities housed at 121 N. Main Street (Fostoria Economic Development Corp., Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau and the Greater Fostoria Community Foundation) will be moving their respective offices to the Fostoria Learning Center located at 342 Perry St. This move will allow for growth of all organizations and increase foot traffic and use of the Fostoria Learning Center.

The Chamber Board of Directors has accepted an offer to purchase the Chamber building and all entities will be operating from the Fostoria Learning Center by September 2, 2019. Please update your mailing address for our organizations to 342 Perry St. Fostoria, Ohio 44830.

We are excited about this move to a newer and larger space and we will provide updates in our upcoming newsletters.
Legislative News
Fostoria Economic Development
JOBS Fostoria
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.
JOBS Fostoria's latest video featuring Manufacturing
Fostoria Learning Center
New class schedule for Fall!

September:

October:

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.

For more information on any of these trainings call the Fostoria Learning Center on 419-408-5540, email director@fostorialearningcenter.org or stop by our location at 342 Perry Street.
Fostoria Area Safety Council

NEXT MEETING
Wednesday, August 21

Ohio Department of Public Safety OP3 Program
Russell Decker, PhD
Deputy Director, Ohio Homeland Security

11:30-12:30
Fostoria Learning Center
342 Perry St.
Fostoria, Ohio 44830

It's Time to True-Up Your BWC Payments

At the end of each policy year, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) must ensure that the estimated payment set by BWC was correct. Thus, all Ohio employers are required to file a "true-up" report that reflects the actual payroll for the policy year. The deadline for private employers to file their true-up report is August 15. The report and more information is on the BWC website .  
Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce
Grow Your Business Resources
Participate in the In-Demand Jobs Survey

The Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation is asking Ohio employers to participate in an In-Demand Jobs Survey which will help the state prepare a list of the top In-Demand Jobs. All companies, no matter what the size or type of skills required are invited to participate. The list of In-Demand Jobs helps the state direct spending of 85 percent of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act training funds. To participate in the In-Demand Jobs Survey, click here .
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.  
We are a Grow with Google Partner!
Our partnership with Google allows us to offer free resources to teach people the digital skills that will grow their careers and businesses.Through our partnership we will be facilitating workshops and providing you access to live streams to help your business grow!





The Ohio Data Protection Act:
 Cybersecurity from the Employer Perspective
Wednesday, August 21

Synopsis:
This webinar will cover the affirmative defense provided by the Ohio Data Protection Act and the risks, methods for compliance and breach response strategies for employers. You will receive a brief overview of the terminology relevant for employers and will gain knowledge on other relevant data privacy laws such as biometric privacy laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act and the General Data Protection Regulation and how they affect human resources practices.

Date and Time:
Wednesday, August 21
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

FREE

Presented by:
Presenters: Jon Scandling and Mia Garcia with Frantz Ward

This webinar has been approved for 1.5 hours of HRCI, CLE and SHRM credits.

Chamber News
Member Benefits that can save you $$$
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.
Save $$ on gas and electric bills for both your home and business.
Community Energy Advisors will be in Fostoria August 13 to meet with Chamber members and explain potential cost savings. If you would like to save money on your gas and electric bills, let us know and we can set up a meeting for you.
Chamber Events
Tickets are available at the Chamber office.
Reserve your tickets by calling 419-435-0486 or email Admin@FostoriaChamber.com

Farm to Table is open to the public. Ticket includes all drinks and food.
Celebrate “Fall” in Love with Seneca County event on October 12 th
Member of the Month






With a Mission to improve your health and well-being, ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is a full-service, critical-access hospital (with the exception of obstetrics/labor and delivery). For nearly 90 years, we have served patients in Fostoria, Ohio, and the surrounding three counties. We’re neighbors caring for our neighbors.
 
New to the hospital is the anterior approach hip replacement surgery. This minimally invasive surgical technique does not cut muscle or tendons, reducing the risk of injury to muscles, soft tissue, tendons, vessels and nerves. Most patients are up walking on it the same day!
 
We also offer our community comprehensive, expert services in the timely detection, diagnosis and state-of-the-art treatment of cancer. This includes access to screenings as well as inpatient and outpatient treatment for various cancers. Our cancer and infusion center is connected to ProMedica Cancer Institute, the region’s cancer treatment leader. Our experienced team creates individualized cancer care plans that include necessary support and resources throughout the cancer journey. Our trusted nurse navigators follow patients before, during and after treatment to help make the best decisions about their care.
 
Our pain management providers are dedicated to help chronic pain patients return to their normal daily activities. They diagnose the problem then treat the pain accordingly, directly at its source. Our clinicians perform minimally-invasive procedures or injections including: epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, medial branch blocks, nerve blocks, sacroiliac injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and other procedures. Our goal is to make sure that pain levels are as tolerable as possible. Whether it means a short treatment plan to end the pain immediately, or a longer course of treatment to provide long-term solutions, the goal is to make the pain manageable.
 
Community involvement. As one of the largest employers in Fostoria, we’re also deeply invested in the economic and social health and wellness of our community. Our involvement includes the Fostoria Chamber of Commerce and the Fostoria Economic Development Corporation. We also provide resources and leadership support/board involvement for local organizations like the United Way of Fostoria and the Fostoria Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs, just to name a few.
 
Recent highlights include:
 
• The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) Performance Leadership Award spotlighting top performance in the areas of Quality, Outcomes and Patient Perspective. • Joint Commission accreditation (renewed)
• American College of Radiology (ACR) Accreditation - recognized as the gold standard in medical imaging
• Opening of pharmacist managed diabetes clinic
• Opening ProMedica Physicians Behavioral Health
• College of American Pathologists (CAP) accreditation

ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital is located at 501 Van Buren Street.
Member News
Meet our newest members...
Fostoria Area Visitor's Bureau
Check Out Our New PocketSights Mobile Tour: “Downtown Art Walk - Fostoria, Ohio”

Download the PocketSights mobile app from Apple App Store or Get it from Google Play to take this self-guided tour on your GPS-enabled mobile device. The app will guide you through downtown Fostoria, Ohio to see outdoor sculptures, murals and barn quilt squares, including more information about each stop along the way!

Downtown Art Walk – Fostoria, Ohio

There is a separate PocketSights tour specifically for the eight sculptures that are part of the 2019/2020 Midwest Sculpture Initiative tour in Fostoria.

2019/2020 Midwest Sculpture Initiative Walking Tour – Fostoria, Ohio  https://pocketsights.com/tours/tour/3147

Check them out!
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Want to stay on top of all the events happening in and around Fostoria?
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday
August 2-4
The following items are exempt from sales and use tax this weekend:
·    Clothing priced at $75 per item or less;
·    School supplies priced at $20 per item or less; and
·    School instructional material priced at $20 per item or less.

LatinoFest
August 24
Noon-Midnight
Downtown Fostoria
18th Annual Rail Festival
Saturday, September 28
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!
2019 Chamber Sponsors
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Dionna Brenamen Insurance & Financial Services, State Farm
Fruth & Co. PLL
Burns Petroleum
BeerCo
Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org