On July 13, 2021, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce and a group of business leaders to discuss important issues that impact our region and our state’s businesses.

​Despite a tumultuous year for businesses due to the pandemic, LaRose said during the roundtable, Ohioans broke records in 2020 in two key areas: voting and starting businesses.

07.21 – You're invited to join the next meeting of The V Project tomorrow at 4 p.m. The V Project is an initiative to educate, motivate and vaccinate the entire northwest Ohio corridor to dramatically slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Dr. Joel Kammeyer of the University of Toledo Medical Center will discuss the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus before opening the floor to questions.

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07.29 – NEXT WEEK! The Toledo Chamber’s signature summertime event is next week, and this year the Chamber welcomes you to join us in person at the Toledo Zoo & Aquarium! Gather with us for a seafood-inspired buffet with something for everyone in the relaxed atmosphere of the zoo. It’s time to network and enjoy a pleasant summer evening as you reconnect with your fellow Chamber members!

Capitol Conversations is a series of the Chamber that connects our members with elected officials and key policy makers at the state and federal levels. Your participation demonstrates that the business community is engaged and interested, and makes it easier to advocate for solutions to problems impacting the success of our region now and in the future. This is your chance to create and maintain a professional relationship with your elected officials.

Registration gives you access to all Capitol Conversations events in the series, so don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with and influence the elected officials and policy makers who are making decisions that can impact your business.

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08.11 – The Institute Series is an extension of the Chamber’s Institute for Leadership & Advocacy. Each session of the series focuses on an issue of significant business importance to the Toledo region. For our next session, join us as we hear from the State of Ohio about the H2Ohio water quality program aimed at improving the health of our state’s waterways and our region’s most important environmental asset, Lake Erie.

08.20 – The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Morning Access returns in person on Friday, August 20, putting our region’s business leaders face-to-face with the elected officials whose decisions impact the region’s business climate. Morning Access gives you the chance to get to know your elected officials, ask them questions and learn the issues that might affect your business. Morning Access strengthens the relationships between our private and public leaders with the goal of fostering economic growth and prosperity throughout our region.

Members of the Ohio General Assembly, county commissioners, mayors, council members and other elected officials from Lucas, Fulton and Wood counties are being invited to attend.

The Solheim Cup is nearly here, and we couldn't be more excited! As Toledo takes center stage for the world of women's golf Aug. 31-Sept. 6, it's time to begin preparing your business for the influx of visitors to the Toledo Region.

In 2017, Des Moines saw an estimated $32 million during the Solheim Cup, and we hope to exceed that number here in Toledo. You can capitalize on this opportunity. In the Community Toolkit, you'll find downloadable graphics to help promote the Solheim Cup in your business, a infographic about the tournament, a video library and more.

State of Ohio: Complete the In-demand Jobs Survey

City of Toledo: Jeep Fest 2021 Event Information, Closures and More

The University of Toledo: July 22: Employer Rocket Retreat with Keynote Speaker John C. Jones

City of Toledo: July 22-Aug. 31: Toledo Recovery Plan Announcement public meetings

Franklin Park Mall: July 22: Join Franklin Park Mall for a celebration 50 years in the making!

First Solar: July 28-29: Virtual career fair for manufacturing positions at our Perrysburg facilities

The Blade: July 30-Aug. 1: VIP Table Experience, Opening Acts Announced for Northwest Ohio Rib Off