November 2020
Seneca County, in partnership with Fostoria Economic Development Corporation, using CARES funds, is providing grants to eligible businesses and non-profits with between 2 and 30 employees hurt by the coronavirus up to $10,000 for eligible expenses. Eligible businesses with less than two employees are eligible for up to $5,000.  

Application period: October 30-November 9, 2020

OTHER GRANT PROGRAMS:

If your business is located outside of Seneca County, we strongly advise you to apply for the Ohio Small Business Relief Program if needed. This grant program will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis with an application period which opens TODAY-Nov. 2 Learn more and/or apply


This fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders with $2,500 assistance payments to help them through the financial difficulties experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period opens TODAY- Nov. 2
Click here to view the COVID-19 Business Resource Page for more information to assist with navigating the changing advisory levels and orders.
Be sure to vote tomorrow if you haven't already!
Polls will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

For more legislative updates from the Ohio Chamber visit allforohio.com
OHIO COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE


TOLEDO BUSINESS JOURNAL

Upcoming Courses

November 12 from 9am-4:30

November 2 from 9am-11
November 5 from 1pm-3

For more information on any of these trainings or for customized trainings, reach out to the
Fostoria Learning Center at
419-408-5540 or via email.

Follow the FLC on Facebook for updates and new offerings.
We are pleased to announce a partnership with Northwest State Community College. Through this partnership the FLC recommends the following webinars to our area businesses. To learn more, click on each webinar topic. PowerPoint Creating Custom Files & Integrating Excel and Access.

Next Meeting
BWC Updates
Lorrie Goodnight
Regional Business Consultant
Ohio BWC
Nov. 18 @ 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
Grow your business resources...
PPP Forgiveness Simplified
The SBA recently approved a simplified PPP Forgiveness Application for borrowers who obtained loans of $50,000 or less. The simplified forgiveness application and instructions are linked below.


Entrepreneur and Small Business Advising Hours
Free 30 minute advising appointments available each month.

1st Wednesday of each month

1st Thursday of each month

1st Friday of each month
November 10 @ Noon
"I Don't Want to Work"
Addressing Potential
Return-to-Work Issues

November Webinars
November 24 @ 10 a.m.
Understanding the National Labor Relations Act, Including Non-Union Employers' Employment Handbooks
Chamber Events
Saturday, December 5
10am-8pm
2021 Chamber Sponsorship Packages
are now available.
Help us Spread the Word about YOUR Business!
Complete your Member Update and the "5 things about your business you would like the community to know" section.

We use this information to post on our #MemberSpotlightMonday on our Facebook page.
Deere Creek Lawncare
Alpha Coatings
Fostoria Glass Association
Fostoria Rail Preservation Society
Beerco
Dr. Sulken & Kinn, DDS
Complete Family Dentistry
Lehmann Chiropractic
Quality Printing
Moes Body Shop
Our members are doing GREAT things!
Moes Body Shop has joined efforts with the Fostoria Police Department once again, to make some Christmas wishes come true. For every deer crash that come through their doors from Oct. 1 thru Dec. 10, Moes Body Shop will donate $50 to the Fostoria Police Department's Christmas with a Cop program. Your misfortune can help make a memorable Christmas for some children.
The United Way of Fostoria
is now excepting applications for 2020 Community Grants through November 16. UWF Community Grants support a variety of programs for people who live an/or work in Fostoria.
More information is available HERE

Annual Campaign Underway
The United Way has kicked off their 2020 Fundraising campaign. They have produced a video highlighting their campaign and how they serve our community. The video features United Way Board member & Chamber Board President, Andrea Cress from Premier Bank.
Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Good Shepherd Home are now
Partners in Care!

As a result of this partnership, Ohio Living Home Health and Hospice will be delivering hospice services to Good Shepherd Home residents. Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice will also expand their services throughout the Fostoria area. Call 419-865-1499 to learn more or 855-579-4967 to make a referral.
H.O.P.E. in Fostoria
Workforce Survey

H.O.P.E. in Fostoria is seeking your input and are conducting a workforce survey to establish baseline data on the impact of substance abuse and mental health concerns and offer targeted education in the workplace.
Please assist them by taking the brief survey no later than Nov. 6.
New President Appointed at ProMedica Memorial and Fostoria Community Hospitals
Deana Sievert, DNP, RN, (CH), has been appointed president of ProMedica Memorial and Fostoria Community Hospitals, effective Oct. 18, 2020. 
This month we are proud to highlight PC Net Techs

PC Net Techs is located at 125 S. Main Street, Suite 301 in downtown Fostoria. PC Net Tech specializes in Information Technology monitoring and management of office infrastructure, network and data center, telecom solution, computer services, consulting as well as data backup and recovery. They can also provide other services ranging from help desk support to building networks and server overhauls.

Learn More about PC NET Techs or call (419) 379-1412
EXCLUSIVE CHAMBER ENERGY PROGRAM RATE
Limited Time Offer
Your membership can offer you an exclusive low rate for commercial AEP utility customers.

Starting December 2020, you can pay 4.99 cents per kwh for an entire year.

CHAMBER HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN GETS EVEN BETTER!
The SOCA Benefit Plan available to you through your membership in the Fostoria Chamber is getting better and better. Effective July 1, 2020 the plan opened up to sole proprietors. Now with the Anthem Whole Health Connection, in addition to potential savings of 20% to 25% on monthly medical costs you can receive a credit to your medical premium equivalents when you add on Anthem dental, vision and or/life products. Click here to see how you can save. 
Take the “Downtown Art Walk – Fostoria, Ohio”
Have you seen all the public art throughout downtown Fostoria? We’ve made it easy to find all these pieces using the PocketSights mobile tour guide app that you can download to your phone for FREE!

Through the generosity of two small business owners, the Fostoria Area Visitors Bureau was able to purchase the sculpture entitled “Harp I” as a permanent addition to the parkette! 
TourismOhio's Holidays in Ohio Campaign

Beginning the second week of November we are supporting local business. Here in Ohio we are encouraging local businesses to decorate for the holidays and post the photos on social media using #OhioFindItHere and #HolidaysInOhio .
2021 Fostoria Farmers' Markets

As you know, the Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau will manage the Fostoria Farmers' Market in the upcoming 2021 year.
2020 Chamber Sponsors
Platinum
Gold


Silver

Bronze
Callies Performance Products
AgCredit
Financial Design Agency of Ohio
Beerco

Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org