Institute for Leadership & Advocacy Mondays, 1.15 to 4.1.2024

The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Leadership & Advocacy prepares emerging leaders to effectively serve their communities and work with public officials.

Thinking about enrolling in the 2024 class starting in January and wondering if it is right for you? This video can tell you more.

Focus on Business Member Lunch Series, presented by KeyBank, returns in January

Our 2024 series kicks off on January 24th!

Learn how the Toledo Region is expected to capitalize on the trade and transportation opportunities being created by the future Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor.

The series continues in February with a presentation on how "eclipse tourism" will benefit small businesses and the local economy. And in March we will hear from Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz.

Register for individual lunches or the series below.

EPIC Toledo Emerging Leader Program | Powered by Vistage

Prepare your rising stars to become your next generation of senior leadership!

Unlike other leadership programs that squeeze material into a few back-to-back days and leave implementation at risk, Vistage emerging leaders focus on one topic at a time, every other month, to encourage mastery. Participants will be challenged to advance their careers within your company, rather than seek outside opportunities.

Develop a proven team of senior leaders equipped to take your company to the next level. Sessions begin February 9th. Find out more and register below.

Connecting Mobility & Growth

Listening Sessions

As you may know, Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Legislature directed the Ohio Department of Transportation to conduct a strategic analysis of Ohio’s transportation system and how it can support statewide economic growth. While this is a statewide study, there is a legislative mandate to focus on the highway connection between Toledo and Columbus and Sandusky to Columbus. 

On January 31st, from 2-4 pm, TMACOG is hosting an opportunity for those in our region to share their thoughts and expertise so we can strengthen the connections between statewide transportation and development. It is important for there to be a strong presence from the business community at the session so that ODOT and the consulting team clearly understand the importance of an improved connection to support both economic and population growth in our region.

If you are unable to attend but know of others in your company that can speak to the importance of an improved connection to your business, industry, or our region as a whole - please ask them to participate.

Together we are making a difference.

Free program to help move your business forward

Personalized resources, coaching, networking and more.

Running a small business has never been more complex. The good news is the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program can help.* It’s a free program designed to give small businesses like yours more tools to succeed. It’s personalized and easy to use, with all the information online in one place.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready includes:

• Learning modules: Brief, information-packed lessons that give you strategies you can use right away
• Coaching: Guidance from business experts who can help you apply what you know and what you’re learning to build and execute your plan of action
• Networking: Online opportunity to share information with other business owners, build your network, support each other and engage in potential projects together
• Incentives: Gain eligibility to apply for grants** and benefit from an exclusive marketplace of tools, solutions, products and services that can help move your business forward

The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is part of Verizon’s commitment to provide support for 1 million small businesses over the next decade—including yours.

Interested? Get more details and sign up below.

* Verizon Small Business Digital Ready content is provided for informational purposes only, and Verizon makes no guarantees regarding, nor is not responsible for, your use or implementation of such content.

** Participants who register for Verizon Small Business Digital Ready and complete two courses or mentoring events will be eligible to apply for a $10,000 grant.

Looking for Brand Visibility and Exposure for your Business this Year? Check out our 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities.

We believe in building businesses, connecting communities and celebrating victories. Gain marketing exposure for your business as well as access to key decision makers and business leaders by sponsoring a 2024 Chamber, Summer in the City or EPIC event!

Check out all of the opportunities or reach out to Events Manager, Ash Layman, to learn more.

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