9.20 - FOCUS on Business Member Lunch Series presented by KeyBank

Question: What do these three things have in common?

• The first-ever science park devoted to space research
• Generative AI tools for communication
• The Port of Toledo

Answer: they all have a significant economic impact on our region’s economy. And you can learn how at the fall Focus on Business Member Luncheon series presented by KeyBank.

This is your last chance to purchase a bundle for all three events in the series, which starts tomorrow and continues on October 18th and November 15th.

9.28 Be informed & plan to attend Talent Trends & Best Practices presented by Huntington Bank

This event is for you if you want to:

• Know the REAL reasons employees leave organizations and the top three things you should be doing now to improve employee retention.
• Attract diverse talent to your organization and create a welcoming, inclusive and engaged culture.
• And better understand the employment market dynamics that have impacted the ability of organizations to attract and retain talent.

Plan to be there next week!

Welcome Lenora McIntyre to the TRCC Team!

Welcome new TRCC staff member Lenora McIntyre, CBA®, Business Advisor for the Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC). In her role, Lenora will help empower the minority business community by providing resources and assistance for growth and sustainability including job creation, scalability, and economic impact initiatives such as access to capital, training, and networking opportunities. 

Keep reading to learn more about Lenora, and leave a comment to say "hello and welcome!"

Thank you ODOT Director Marchbanks for being with us last week

A top transportation priority for the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is improving the route between Toledo and Columbus. We appreciate Ohio Department of Transportation Director Jack Marchbanks, and Deputy Director, District 2, Pat McColley for joining us last week to provide an update to over 100 Chamber members and elected officials from all over the region on the state's Strategic Transportation Development and Analysis plan.

Learn more about this key issue here.

Join Our Team!

The Minority Business Development Assistance Center (MBAC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce supports the growth and sustainability of small, minority-owned, and disadvantaged businesses in Ohio. Come join our team as an MBAC Financial Advisor.

We are also looking for a Local Government Affairs Manager who will be responsible for engaging on the activities of regional local governments such as Toledo City Council, Lucas County Commissioners and Toledo Public Schools. They will provide analysis and recommendations on issues as they relate to the TRCC's public policy agenda and interests of the business community.

SBDC On the Road

Our Small Business Development Center staff love spreading the word about how they can help businesses thrive in our region.

Sabrina D'Onofrio, SBDC Program Manager, presented earlier this month at the SBDC National Conference in Nashville on how leveraging contract consultants has allowed our center to add capacity and expertise when serving clients.

And Busang Magosi, SBDC Financial Counselor, spoke last week to LISC and the Art Tatum Zone at an entrepreneur-nontraditional lender speed mentoring event held at The Tabernacle.

If you know a business that needs assistance, either starting or growing, reach out to the team.

MEMBER2MEMBER OFFER

Stop by one of the two new locations of Metro by T-Mobile at 519 Dorr St. or 5853 W Bancroft St. to take advantage of this great offer.