​At a public hearing at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, Toledo City Council will review comprehensive updates to the city sign code which include banning placement of new billboards. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce opposes this proposed prohibition due to the negative impact it would have on our businesses and Toledo’s economy.

Toledo City Council is expected to review at its meeting on Tuesday, March 22, a proposal that would repeal requiring a Special Use Permit (SUP) in order to operate a convenience store as well as the prohibition on placing a convenience store within 2,000 feet of an existing location. The proposal is aimed at avoiding over-regulation of these stores following City Council adopting licensing requirements that are effective May 1.

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce congratulates the 32 individuals who recently completed their public service leadership training as part of the 2022 Institute for Leadership & Advocacy, the longest-running program of its kind in the state. Graduates were recognized for their accomplishment at a ceremony on March 21 at Glass City Metropark featuring an address by The Honorable Myron Duhart, Presiding Judge for the Ohio Sixth District Court of Appeals. The graduates are among the more than 460 leaders to date that have completed this course.

As we enter the final full week in March 2022, we are excited to continue to celebrate Women's History Month and the incredible woman business leaders throughout our region. Here in Toledo, we have a strong history that would look very different without our woman-owned businesses and the example they set here in northwest Ohio. Today, we are highlighting Veronica Casper, CEO of A Step Beyond, a business that provides mental health therapy services to our region. Please enjoy!

05.03 – Join us on May 3, 2022 at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting presented by Fifth Third Bank as author and international speaker Ridgely Goldsborough delivers our keynote address. Ridgely will help leaders strengthen their ability to attract and retain employees by understanding and leveraging the power of Authentic Messaging and the use of their WHY in their messaging. Participants will leave with specific tools, templates and formulas, as well as the clarity of how to use them in all of their marketing immediately after the session, with both their existing team members and new prospects.

05.18 – Capitol Conversations is designed to connect our members with elected officials and key policy makers at the state and federal levels to learn about and discuss issues important to the growth of the Toledo region’s economy.

Plan to join your fellow Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce members to receive updates from key political and regulatory leaders and have lunch with our region’s state legislators at Bricker & Eckler.

04.19 – During this FOCUS|2022 presented by KeyBank event, Executive Director Stuart James will discuss his plans for The Ability Center and his vision for northwest Ohio. Attendees can also expect FOCUS lunch mainstays, including updates from the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, Regional Growth Partnership and Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority; networking with other business leaders and like-minded community members; and a delicious lunch provided by the Toledo Museum of Art.

Jumpstart: Now Accepting Applications for the AT&T Community Tech Challenge

Great Lakes Trade Adjustment Assistance Center: Set up a call and secure money and resources, beat foreign competition

NOHRA: April 21: Inclusion 2022 Conference. Members register with code INCLUSION-TC

Junior Achievement: May 11-12: JA Inspire presented by Mercy Health