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FOSTORIA AREA BUSINESS NEWSLETTER
September 2022
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The LAUNCH Fostoria Business Competition Finals were held on August 5 in Market Square Park. All four finalists did a fantastic job and Jena Stearns, Beyond Laser Creations, 2021 LAUNCH Fostoria winner shared her entrepreneurial journey over the past year.
$11,575 was collected in voting money, all of which went to the finalists. The big winner of the night was Calico Charlie's Candy & More, owned by Matt & Kris Koester.
Learn more about Calico Charlie's Candy & More by visiting their FB page or by listening to the latest episode of "Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories with Sarah & Renee" on which Sarah & Renee interview Kris.
Be sure to keep watching our other finalists as they are doing great things in Fostoria!
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2022 LAUNCH Fostoria Winner:
Matt & Kris Koester
Calico Charlie's Candy & More
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Congratulations to the team from Alvada Construction for winning the 45th Annual Chamber Golf Classic this year with a 59. | |
Tim Federici, Greg Knestrick,
Garrett Brooks, Joe Faine
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FEDC & Chamber Podcast - Have you Listened in Yet? | |
Fostoria Economic Development & Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce have launched a Podcast, "Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories with Sarah & Renee". The podcast features FEDC President, Renee Smith, and Chamber/Small Business Director, Sarah Stephens Krupp, sharing all things Fostoria and inviting special guests to join them in a light hearted conversation.
The podcast can be found on Spotify, Apple and Google. The podcast drops the first and third Wednesday of each month and you can learn more and follow Shut Up & Listen: Small Town Stories on Facebook and Instagram.
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CHAMBER HOCUS POCUS
October 22 at the Fostoria Learning Center
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We are currently taking applications for our fifth CO.STARTERS cohort which will begin September 12. It will run for 10 Mondays from 6-9 p.m. at the Fostoria Learning Center. | |
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) Accepting Applications for cohort that starts in January 2023 | |
The results speak for themselves. Reports show that 10KSB graduates across the country see their businesses far exceed national averages in revenue growth and job creation. Positive results usually occur within six months of graduation and business owners gain valuable skills and experiences in our hands-on business education course. I invite you to take a look at the 10KSB website where the program, schedule, curriculum and alumni success stories can be viewed.
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Ohio Chamber of Commerce has launched a Podcast & Video Series featuring Chamber members and community leaders discussing what Ohio businesses are up to, changes on the horizon and general updates on public policy.
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In the latest episodes of their Elected Official series, they sat down with Justice Pat DeWine, Justice Pat Fischer and Justice Sharon Kennedy. They discussed the upcoming election, their judicial philosophies and important issues to the business community.
You can watch the videos below.
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OHIO COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE
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IN PERSON MEETINGS RETURN IN AUGUST
& SAFETY COUNCIL REBATE RETURNS IN FY23!
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September 21: Verbal De-Escalation
October 19: Forklift Safety Hazards
November 16: Active Attacker
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All Safety Council meetings begin at 11:30 a.m. and are held at the Fostoria Learning Center. RSVP via email: Admin@FostoriaChamber.com | |
Fall is in the Air for the Second Night Market | |
The second Fostoria Farmers' & Artisans' Night Market will take place tonight, Thursday, September 1, from 4-8 p.m. in Market Square Park. | |
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Final Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market of The Season!
Be sure to join us at Market Square Park at the corner of East Tiffin and South Main Streets on Saturday, September 17th for the final Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market of the season. The Fostoria Community Arts Council is sponsoring the “Creative Arts & Crafts” themed market, which will run from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. There are already 45 vendors registered to offer products ranging from produce, fresh cut flowers, baked goods, handmade jewelry, handcrafted wooden and crocheted items, gifts and more.
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Share Your Input for a
Chance to Win $25!
As we’re planning the 2023 Fostoria Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market season, we need your input! Please take a minute to respond to a very brief survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NQPTCBD to let us know what day of week you prefer to attend the market as well as the time range you would like to attend.
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Technique Roofing Systems
Frank Kinn
Republic Services
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Southside Carryout
Clear Choice Exteriors
Pantry Plus of Seneca County
Whitta Construction
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Our members are doing GREAT things! | |
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United Way of Fostoria:
Community Impact Grant Applications due Sept. 23
Eligible organizations may apply for grants to support education, basic human needs, physical and mental health and income stability.
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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Announces Recipients of ROSE & DAISY Awards
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital and ProMedica Memorial Hospital are proud to announce the winners of the ROSE and DAISY Awards.
The DAISY Award is presented to a deserving nurse to celebrate the extraordinary compassion they provide patients and families every day. The ROSE Award was established in 2020 by ProMedica to recognize outstanding employees in all roles in the hospital. This award celebrates the extraordinary efforts of the non-nursing employees who provide outstanding patient services in any position.
Renee Whitta, cashier at Fostoria Community Hospital, and Gary Williams, patient transporter, Memorial Hospital, are the recipients of the ROSE Award. Christina Stearns RN, Acute Care, Fostoria Community Hospital, and Shannon Howell, RN, Acute Care, Memorial Hospital, are the recipients of the DAISY Award.
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ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation
to Host Oktoberfest
ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital Foundation is hosting its signature fundraising event this year themed, Oktoberfest, on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 5:30 p.m. at Stacy’s Place. The event proceeds will be going towards supporting employee wellness initiatives.
This year’s Oktoberfest event will offer a grazing dinner and dessert station, celebrity servers, silent auctions and wine grab. The UrbanWoody Brewery will also be providing their hometown brews! The event will be held at Stacy’s Place in Fostoria. Reserved dinner tables and tickets are available, along with sponsorship opportunities.
For additional information, including reservations, sponsorships or donation information, please contact Kim Partin at 419-436-6678 or kimberly.partin@promedica.org.
For more information about ProMedica, visit www.promedica.org.
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Sign up for Weekly COVID-19 Update
Wondering about the current status of COVID-19 in Seneca County? Confused about what measures are currently recommended to slow the spread in your workplace or community? Check out Seneca County General Health District’s weekly COVID-19 update at Seneca County General Health District (senecahealthdept.org). If you’d like to receive the weekly COVID-19 update via email, please contact Health Commissioner Anne Goon at agoon@senecahealthdept.org.
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Three Fostoria Organizations Awarded Grants | POET Bioprocessing - Fostoria awarded $1,000 in grants to three organizations through POET's 2022 Never Satisfied Grant Program. | | | |
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Good Shepherd Home to Host Tractor Show
On September 23, Good Shepherd Home will host the Ray Valentine Tractor Show from noon to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.
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Congratulations Fostoria Rotary Club! | |
Fostoria Rotary Club hosted its very first Downtown Summer Fling on August 18. The event featured the band Sugarcreek and food served by Rotarians. Congratulations on a successful event! | |
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Things to see & do this summer right here in Fostoria... | |
2023 Annual Sponsor Opportunities | |
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Sponsorship packages help us to only approach you once per year when seeking sponsorships and allow you to finalize all sponsorship and promotional details at one time. If a sponsorship package isn't a good fit, individual event sponsorships and promotional opportunities are still available throughout the year.
Sponsorship Package Advantage:
- Have a one time payment
- Fill out one sponsorship form
- Your $$$ goes farther and gets you more visibility
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Thanks to POET Biorefining, Tri County Dental and Clouse Construction for being our first 2023 Annual Sponsors to sign on! | |
Burns Petroleum
Clear Choice Exteriors
Financial Design Agency
Hoening & Son Funeral Home
Kemosabes Roadhouse Grill
Edward Jones-Jenna Arnold
Fostoria United Way
Great Lakes Ace
NSI
AgCredit
BeerCo
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org | | | | | |
