Message From the President

Seneca County Farmer's Market in Downtown Tiffin The Seneca County Farmer’s Market in Downtown Tiffin will begin its 2018 season on Saturday, June 9, 2018. This year’s calendar includes 9 total dates on the second and fourth Saturday of the month, June through September, with a bonus market in October! For all dates, the market begins at 9 am and concludes at 1 pm, rain or shine. Vendor set-up begins at 8 am. The market is located on South Washington Street between East Perry Street and East Market Street. A variety of products will be available, including baked goods, fresh produce, plants and flowers, and more. Live entertainment, demonstrations and children’s activities are also being planned. New this year in conjunction with the farmers’ markets is the Court Street Collection. A non-traditional market on Court Street from Washington Street to the alley, any business is welcome to have a pop-up shop, but space is limited. The Seneca County Farmers’ Market in Downtown Tiffin is sponsored by the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Services.

2018’s full calendar June 9 & 23 July 14 & 28 August 11 & 25 September 8 & 22 October 13

2018 Chamber Challenge Golf Scramble Get ready for the 2018 Chamber Challenge Golf Scramble on Thursday, June 14th, Mohawk Golf and Country Club! This year’s Chamber Challenge will feature the annual Golf Scramble Tournament, Chipping and Putting Contests, and Proxy Prizes throughout the day. Registration begins at 8:30 am, with a shotgun start at 10. To register call The Chamber at 419-447-4141! We are seeking sponsorship for this event! Multiple levels of event sponsorship are available, including Major ($1,000), Premiere ($700), Team ($600), Event ($500), Individual Golfer ($150), Hole ($150), and Patron ($100). Door prizes and items for the Goody Bags are also needed. For more information on the Chamber Challenge, or to become a sponsor, please call The Chamber at 419-447-4141!

Upcoming Events June 6: Ribbon Cutting: Time Staffing June 9: Seneca County Farmers Market in Downtown Tiffin June 13:  Small Business Basics Seminar June 15:  Ambassador Meeting June 19: Seneca County Human Resource Association Meeting June 21: After Five: Holiday Inn Express June 21: Ribbon Cutting: Spire Advertising, Inc. June 23: Seneca County Farmers Market in Downtown Tiffin June 26:  Tiffin Area Safety Council For more information, please visit our Community Calendar , which has complete and up-to-date information on all these events. We hope to see you there!

Tiffin Glass Collectors Club 33rd Annual Artistry in American Glass Show and Sale Sat., June 16 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. June 17 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.—Tiffin Middle School, 103 Shepherd Drive, Tiffin Admission is $5. Reservations are required for banquet and auction, Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Reserve your spot for the banquet and auction!

18th Annual Seneca County Photo Contest It is the time of year to get outdoors and take a hike in your county park, so why not take some photos and enter the contest? Categories include: Seneca County Park scenes Landscapes Nature Open Deadline for entries is June 22, with a public viewing on July 1. For other information visit senecacountyparks.com or call 419-435-3915. Full Details

Help Support the Tiffin Competitive Paint-Out Fundraising is underway to support the Tiffin Competitive Paint-Out this June 23! Artists of all skills can participate in the event and have the opportunity to win Best in Show, First, Second, and Third Place; and the Mayor Award during this event. View the fundraising opportunities here. All money raised beyond the needed total will be used to fund youth and Developmentally Disabled art programs at the Tiffin Art Guild.  To enter into the event, fill out this form and mail it and applicable fees to Doug Kelley, PO Box 387, Attica, OH 44807 Make payments out to the “Tiffin Art Guild” with "Paint-Out" as the memo.  Fundraising goal is $1950 to support the award purse for Best in Show, 1 st place, 2 nd place, 3 rd place and the Mayor’s Award. This event is in collaboration with the City of Tiffin, Ohio Plein Air Society, Tiffin Art Guild, Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services, and Bailiwicks Coffee Company. For questions, contact Doug Kelley .

Elite Sport and Culture Week: October 20-25

Elite Sport & Culture Week: Sponsorship Opportunities Interested in helping support Elite Sport & Culture Week this October? Click the link below to learn more about the event and sponsor! October 20-25, 2018 Elite Sport and Culture Week will feature... Read more www.facebook.com View the patron brochure! About Elite Sport and Culture Week: October 20-25 Elite Sport and Culture Week will promote and celebrate the Olympic Movement, Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and sport culture through educational and inspirational festivities accessible to all ages, cultures, income levels, and abilities. Read more tiffinchamber.com Window Painting: Elite Sports & Culture Week Help us welcome these world class athletes to Tiffin with decorated windows! Volunteers from Tiffin University will be looking for business windows to paint sometime in early October. Windows will be painted on the outside with temporary paint. Let us know if you're interested in participating at no cost! Read more at their website!

“Fall” in Love with Tiffin Festival & Christmas Fest            Tiffin will be celebrating its first “Fall” in Love with Tiffin event on November 17. The event is a one day festival that will encompass the Tiffin area. The Chamber encourages all businesses to be a part of this event in some way. The event will be used to promote small business and any future events that may be happening. Businesses are encouraged to have open houses, preview specials for Small Business Saturday happening on November 24, or any other special event of your choosing. The goal of this fall festival is to join both the community and businesses of Tiffin and the surrounding areas.            Tiffin and surrounding areas will also be hosting a Christmas Festival beginning November 30 and ending December 2. This three day event encourages all of Tiffin to join the holiday spirit. There will be hands on activities for people of all ages. The goal of this event is to deliver a unique Christmas experience for the entire community. For any questions or concerns email Deb Martorana or call 419-447-4141.  RSVP today! If your business is located in Seneca County and you would be interested in participating in a “Fall” in Love with Seneca County Festival, please send an e-mail to Deb. Register here!

Wanted: Outstanding Educators The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services is seeking nominations of educators who have exemplified vision, leadership, and commitment to the improvement of education in our community. The deadline for nominations is July 18, 2018. Students should nominate a teacher that has inspired them to be the best they can be. Parents should nominate teachers that have challenged and helped their son or daughter to achieve what they thought was impossible. Teachers may nominate a co-worker who goes above & beyond for their students. Nomination Form 2017 Educator’s Breakfast You’re invited to the 33rd Educator’s Breakfast and Awards Ceremony, the Chamber’s annual celebration for the new educators in our community!  Stay tuned for the date, upcoming in August!

Summer reading programs at T-SPL "Libraries Rock!" this summer at the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library! The five reading programs are based on age and preference of reading or listening to a book - but all are guaranteed lots of fun and maybe a prize or two! Read more www.tiffinsenecalibrary.org  TSPL Writing Club       Tiffin-Seneca Public Library is to host the next Ink Well Writing Club meeting on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kernan Room.            All types of writers serious about sharpening their skills with review and critique by their peers are welcome to join. Participants are asked to submit writing samples to inkwell@tiffinsenecalibrary.org by May 29. Samples will be shared with peers prior to the first meeting and privacy will be respected.             No registration is necessary. For more information, call the Library at 419-447-3751 or go to the online calendar at www.tiffinsenecalibrary.org . Check our website for updated news and events! SRPC Active Transportation Plan The Seneca Ohio Regional Planning Commission is working with the Ohio Department of Transportation to develop an Active Transportation Plan for Seneca County. Active Transportation includes any human-powered mode of transportation such... Read more www.senecarpc.org Lehrer Awarded CCIM Designation: Achievement Signifies... Mac Lehrer was among the 164 commercial real estate professionals who earned the designation by completing advanced coursework in financial and market analysis and passing the CCIM Comprehensive Examination, the final component in the designation ... Read more tiffinchamber.com

Welcome to our newest Chamber members: Woodforest National Bank!

Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? Chamber Cash is the perfect fit!   Chamber Cash is our local gift certificate program—perfect for giving to everyone on your list! Comes in $5, $10, $25, or $50! Chamber Cash is sold year round. Please e-mail or call ahead with your order. A list of participating merchants are included with every order. Join the Ambassadors today!

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