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Congratulations to Jena Stearns, owner of Beyond Laser Creations! She was the winner of the first ever LAUNCH Fostoria Business Competition.
The LAUNCH Finals took place Friday, July 23 in the greenspace on the corner of Tiffin and Main Street with over 450 people in attendance. Public voting determined the winner and each vote cost $5. The four finalists walked away with the money collected through voting totaling $12,575.
The other competitors were Jennie Zibbel - Expressions Dance Center, Cierra Valenti - Tiny Steps Childcare and Vincent Williams - Wavy Baby Clothing.
Thank you to all who came out to support local entrepreneurs, our volunteers and our sponsors!
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Please take a few minutes and complete the 15 question Downtown Fostoria Survey.
We value your input.
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Chamber Sock Hop Set for Sept. |
Join us for this year's fall event! The Chamber Sock Hop will take place Saturday, September 18.
RSVP today so you don't miss out on all the fun.
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Upcoming Fostoria Farmers’ Markets & Special Activities! |
There are two Fostoria Farmers’ Markets in August. The number of vendors continues to grow, offering our residents and visitors a wide variety of items including produce, plants, baked goods, honey and jams, health care products, unique handmade crafts and gifts as well as special activities. Be sure to check them out!
- Saturday, August 7th – Healthy Living – sponsored by ProMedica Fostoria Community Hospital, who will be offering free blood sugar screenings and have a nurse practitioner on-hand to answer any questions. They will also be holding a healthy cooking demonstration with snacks. In addition, the Seneca County General Health District will be giving COVID-19 vaccinations and free COVID test kits. The Seneca County WIC Program will be distributing WIC Farmers’ Market coupons to their participants.
- Saturday, August 21st – Fostoria’s Heritage – sponsored by Great Lakes ACE Hardware. In conjunction with the Farmers’ Market, the Fostoria Area Historical Society will be holding their Heritage Day Car Show, antique show, ice cream social and games. Plus, the St. Wendelin Parish Mini Fest will also be held in downtown Fostoria, featuring beer, bratwurst and a live band.
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SAVE THE DATES!!!
Mark your calendars for some exciting upcoming Chamber & Community events...
August 5: Chamber Golf Classic
August 7: Fostoria Farmers' Market
August 21: Fostoria Farmers' Market, Heritage Days & Beer, Brats & Bands
September 4: Fostoria Farmers' Market
September 18: Fostoria Farmers' Market & Chamber Sock Hop
October 9: The Urban Woody Brewery Oktoberfest & Fostoria Beer Mile
December 4: Holiday Sip & Shop at the Fostoria Learning Center
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Grow your business resources... |
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CO.STARTERS
Enrolling Now
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The CO.STARTERS 10 week course kicks off on August 9 and will run for 10 Mondays from
6-9 p.m. at the Fostoria Learning Center.
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August 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Fostoria Learning Center |
What’s Holding Your Manufacturing Company Back?
It’s not uncommon for manufacturing leaders to be held back by two key things: marketing and hiring. At this workshop, we’ll unpack 6 things that will help you attract new customers and hire the workers you need.
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Next Round Opens August 1 |
Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced today that Ohio businesses looking to upskill their workforce can begin applying for the tenth round of TechCred on August 1st. The application period will close on August 31st.
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Tackling the Benefits Cliff-Free Webinar August 3 |
Both employers and workers across Ohio have been plagued by the situation known as the "benefit cliff", which occurs when lower-income workers move up the income scale but then fall outside of the eligibility range for federal and state support programs. A new "Employment Incentive Program" has been created that will provide cash stipends to help offset reductions in public assistance benefits to participants that achieve certain benchmarks. This will put beneficiaries on a path to self-sufficiency and success and improve the ability of employers to hire workers to meet their business needs and remove impediments to advancing or promoting valuable employees.
So that employers and local officials can learn more about this new statewide program, we are hosting a free, virtual information session on Tuesday, August 3 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Attendees will learn about:
· The pilot program in Allen County that served as the model for the state;
· How the Employment Incentive Program can be copied in other parts of Ohio;
· The program as approved in the state budget through the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services;
· Real-life examples of how this program will benefit employees and employers.
There will be time for questions and answers.
Speakers include:
· Jed Metzger, President & CEO of the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce
· Joe Patton with Allen County OhioMeansJobs
· Kara Bertke-Wente with Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
· Representatives Gary Click and Dontavius Jarrells
Justin Barnes, Executive Director of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation will moderate
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Grants Available-FUNDS DOUBLED!
The State of Ohio has designated $155 million to four new grant opportunities for businesses affected by COVID. Separate grants are available for Food and Beverage establishments, Entertainment Venues, Lodging Facilities and New Businesses.
Read more
businesshelp.ohio.gov
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Ohio Launches Survey for Businesses to Help Shape In-Demand Job List |
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced the next launch of the In-Demand Jobs Survey for Ohio businesses to provide feedback on the state’s In-Demand Jobs List.
The Survey, managed in partnership with the Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation (OWT), the InnovateOhio Platform and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS), creates a simple user experience and allows businesses to offer input on Ohio’s current and future in-demand jobs in just minutes.
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Ohio Chamber Blog-
All for Ohio
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Recent action in the State Legislature includes pro-business legislation, fuel freedom bill and much more. To stay up to date click the read more button and follow the All for Ohio Blog from the Ohio Chamber. |
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OHIO COMMON SENSE INITIATIVE
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Did you miss a Safety Council meeting?
We are recording all
Safety Council meetings.
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Next Meeting
Drug Free Clubs of America
HOPE in Fostoria
August 18 @ 11:30 a.m. via Zoom
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Fostoria Historical Society
LaRiche Chevrolet
Quail Meadow
Shaferly Utilities
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Gerken Materials
Bascom Communications
St. Catherine's Manor of Fostoria
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Our members are doing GREAT things! |
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POET Biorefining Awards $3,000 to Local Community Groups
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Congratulations to Peterman Associates on 80+ years in business! |
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Fostoria Area Historical Society Heritage Days Car Show
August 21, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Downtown Fostoria
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POET Biorefining Awards $3,000 to Local Community Groups
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HOPE in Fostoria & Fostoria Schools partner with Drug Free Clubs of America |
Drug Free Clubs of America will offer a live-saving program for students at Fostoria High School. The new initiative will provide local students and families resources to help make the right choices and build drug free youth and adults.
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11th Annual 'Run the Res' to be held on September 19 in Memory of Jeff Shiff
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ProMedica Community Events in August
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Kiwanis to Host Shoe Sensation Pop Up Shop |
The Kiwanis Club of Fostoria will host a Shoe Sensation Pop Up Shop on August 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. during their annual Back to School Shoe Program. The Shoe Sensation Pop Up Shop is open to the public and will take place at the Luther Center, 151 W. Center St.
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The Christopher Center (KofC) Upcoming Events |
Click here to see the upcoming events at the Christopher Center (KofC) in August and September. |
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Free Monarch Program at The Parkette |
In conjunction with the Fostoria Learning Center, the Seneca Park District will host a free presentation: “Magical Monarchs” featuring live monarch butterflies on Thursday, August 12 th at the parkette at the corner of North and Main Streets at 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration is requested by emailing or calling with the number of attendees to development@fostoriachamber.com or 419-435-0486. |
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This Month in Public Health-Seneca County Health Dept. |
Click here for the current edition of This Month in Public Health, which provides a timely COVID-19 update for local media, residents, elected officials, and organizations, etc., in Seneca County.
- It contains updated recommendations from the CDC based on what we’re learning about the Delta variant of the virus that causes COVID-19. This variant is MUCH more contagious than previous variants. (Fortunately, we currently have low levels of transmission in Seneca County.)
- Vaccination is the most effective way to get through the pandemic quickest. For those who want to “get one and be done”, it’s URGENT to get your dose of Johnson & Johnson vaccine NOW. Current stock of this vaccine in Ohio is set to expire August 6 (next Friday), and we don’t know if/when we’ll be able to get more.
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Interested in Fostoria Farmers’ Markets?
Check out Fostoria Community Calendar
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Callies Performance Products
AgCredit
Burns Petroleum
Clear Choice Exteriors
Financial Design Agency
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Fostoria Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau | 419-435-0486 | www.FostoriaOhio.org |
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