Total Solar Eclipse Events Announced | Nonprofit Leadership Alliance to Meet Friday

We can't think of a better way to start off our 2024 Power Hour Series than with a packed house! Today we heard from Stephen Knowlton and our partners at Spire about Artificial Intelligence.

This technology and tool is still brand new to many people and is constantly evolving. We are happy to provide professional and personal development about topics that matter and impact our members. Thank you to Spire for the insights and awesome presentation!

We also want to thank one of our new members, Convoy Road Coffee Roasters, for setting up a delicious coffee bar for all to enjoy and to North Central Ohio Educational Service Center for being gracious hosts. Thank you to all who attended, we can't wait to see the skills you learned put into action!

Destination Seneca County is moving the sun and moon to ensure that everyone loves their time in totality during the Solar Eclipse Of The Heart In Seneca County! You can play bingo, glow while you run, and even get married during this one in a lifetime event! Click here to see what signature events we have in store.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 Casino Royale that will take place at Heidelberg University's Seiberling Gymnasium on February 17! Doors will open at 6:30 pm. There will abundance of activities planned, including live music by The Tim & Liz Show, a photobooth, raffle items, heavy hor d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.

To purchase a seat or a table, click here. If you are a sponsor, you should have received an email with additional information.

Celebrate Mardi Gras while supporting the St. Francis community!

Virtual Reverse Raffle with over $5000 in prizes and lots of Lucky Loser prizes, Online Auction, Chance to Win $500 and Gift Card Tree Raffles. Tickets are $50 each and includes Reverse Raffle ticket, 1 Entry for Chance to Win $500 and One Gift Card Tree.

You can also purchase a $75 and attend a viewing party (upstairs) from 6:30 to 9:30pm at the Clover Club, 266 S. Washington St. in downtown Tiffin which includes Mardi Gras food and one complimentary drink (additional drinks are available for a fee). There are only 20 tickets left for the viewing party so don't delay in getting yours!

Online Auction begins on Monday, February 5th and ends on Friday, February 9th. Get your tickets and more information here!

Congratulations to Parkhurst Dining at Heidelberg on the reopening of Rock Creek Cafe and Bakery located on the first floor of Campus Center on the campus of Heidelberg University. For a campus map, click here.

Rock Creek Cafe and Bakery offers a central location on Heidelberg University's campus where you can enjoy artisan sandwiches and flatbreads, signature salads and delicious treats such as cereal- inspired cupcakes and edible cookie dough. Rock Creek accepts cash, cards, and student Berg Bucks and Flex Dollars. They invite the Heidelberg campus and surrounding communities to enjoy a meal handcrafted by their chefs that is sure to satisfy your hunger.

Rock Creek is open Monday - Thursday from 11 am to 4 pm and Fridays 11 am to 2 pm. Click here for more pictures of the ribbon cutting.

Welcome new member, American Plastics!

American Plastics is a plastic injection molding manufacturer that serves customers such as Lowe's, Home Depot, Sam's Club, Wal-Mart, Harbor Freight, and Amazon. They have six manufacturing locations across four states, an R&D center, and a sales center. Their core products are plastic totes and shelves of all sizes. The major brands they produce include Craftsman, Husky, Commander, Members Mark, Yukon, and Tough Box.

American Plastics, as it exists now, was formed in 2018 due to a merger. The merger brought the Sycamore, Findlay, Tiffin, Arizona, and Missouri locations together under one umbrella.

American Plastic's Tiffin location is at 1780 S County Rd 1. You can contact them by phone at 419-448-1700. Be sure to follow them on Facebook! To learn more about American Plastics, visit their website at www.americanplasticsllc.com.

As we celebrate our 110th year in operation, we are incredibly grateful to have the support of Buckeye IT Services, LLC as one of our valued sponsors this year.

Buckeye IT has been providing technology support to Tiffin and the surrounding areas since 2007 and continues to grow and expand with their exceptional and diversified team.

For a full list of all of our generous sponsors, click here.

Happy Feature Friday, where every Friday the Chamber team will highlight one of our fantastic members by repping them for the day and telling the community more about them. This week's Feature Friday is: Circle H Tire!

Circle H Tire has been a Tiffin staple since its opening and has served the community proudly for nearly 40 years! In January of 2022, Circle H Tire was brought under the new ownership of Jared Fleming to continue the operation of this long standing business. Circle H Tire was originally opened in Tiffin in 1998, and now with Fleming and his team taking it over, they expect to continue business far into the future. Fleming is a Tiffin native and is proud to own a business in the community he grew up in and where he is now raising his own family in.

Circle H Tire believes in going above and beyond for their customers and being proud supporters of the Tiffin and Seneca County community. For Chamber members, Circle H Tires is proud to offer a Member to Member benefit of $10 off a tire and they also accept Chamber Cash to help promote loving local all year long!

Circle H Tire is located at 130 Melmore Street in Tiffin, you can stop by the shop or call 419-447-4683 for questions or to schedule an appointment. Thank you to Circle H Tire for continuing the tradition of exceptional service, taking care of your people, and for your dedication to the Chamber!

We are proud to partner with Tiffin-Seneca United Way - First Call For Help to launch a quarterly Nonprofit Leadership Alliance that will begin on Friday, January 26 at 11 AM at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital in the McMullen Conference Roon.

The hour-long sessions will be facilitated by Darlene Mack, Founder of The Resiliency Edge, a consulting organization that provides high-quality, targeted, transformative professional development and coaching to individuals and leaders.

The series is free to employees and board members of nonprofit organizations in Seneca County. Topics covered will include organizational and leadership challenges, board management, strategic planning, volunteer management, financial management and fundraising, and more. Interested individuals are asked to sign up here.

Join the Seneca County Emergency Management Agency in partnership with Destination Seneca County, Downtown Tiffin, Fostoria Chamber of Commerce, Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, Seneca County General Health District, Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce, and the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, for essential sessions tailored for business owners and community stakeholders gearing up for the upcoming total solar eclipse in Seneca County on April 8.

These sessions are designed to equip our community with crucial insights and strategies for a safe and successful experience during this celestial event.

Sessions will be on Monday, February 26 at 9 AM at North Central Educational Service Center, 1 PM at the Fostoria Learning Center, and 5:30 PM at Seneca East Local Schools.

Sessions are free and any community member is welcome and encouraged to attend along with local business owners and stakeholders. Interested attendees are asked to RSVP in advance here.

The Chamber is excited to announce the continued partnership with Kim Radison for the AHOP Women's Leadership Series for a fourth year.

AHOP Women’s Leadership Series provides empowering opportunities for women to grow in their leadership roles within their organizations. Discussion is focused on the book How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, Or Job.

The program will take place on the third Tuesday of the month from 10 am to 12 pm from February 20, 2024 through June 18 at the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce's conference room. Meeting dates will be February 20, March 19, April 23, May 21, and June 18. Register today here.

Make sure you are prepared for whatever situation life puts you in. Take advantage of this Special member Offer from the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce!

You will have the opportunity to partake in an American Red Cross Adult First Aid, CPR, AED Blended Course through the American Red Cross partner, The Pulse Partner. This course features both an online portion completed prior to the in-person class and then hands-on learning during the 2 hour in-person session. At the end of the course, you will receive a 2 Year Adult First Aid CPR, AED certification via email and be able to help someone in need if you ever find yourself in that position.

There will be two sessions, one at 10am and another at 2pm taking place on February 20, 2024 at the North Central Ohio Educational Center. Spots are limited, so sign up today! At the Chamber, we believe in helping our members succeed in all aspects of their lives and doing good for the world around us. To register, click here.

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