​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Toledo City Council will review Mayor Kapszukiewicz’s proposed 2022 general operating budget proposal at its meeting at 2:00 p.m. today. The Mayor first announced and publicly shared the details of his budget plan about two weeks ago which is available at www.toledo.oh.gov/2022budget.

Recently, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce was once again Reaccredited with 5 Stars by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This reaccreditation process, which the Toledo Chamber completes every five years, defines excellence in chamber planning and recognizes chambers for outstanding contributions toward positive change in their communities. We are so proud to once again be awarded the highest recognition possible by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and look forward to continue serving our business community in northwest Ohio.

Registration is now open for the 21st edition of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s public service leadership program which begins in January. The Institute for Leadership & Advocacy is designed to build and strengthen our region’s leaders to help them serve their communities and work with public officials. The program is the longest-running of its kind in the state and has to date graduated more than 400 leaders in our region.

​​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

​At its meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 3, Toledo City Council will review two proposals pertaining to convenience stores within the city. One would require a license to operate a convenience store with the aim of addressing nuisance complaints at some locations. The other would request examination of removing the spacing radius required between these stores with the aim of supporting more competition.

There are plenty of moments we’re already looking fondly back on from October – and Halloween is just the start. Between helping to celebrate ribbon cuttings for four area businesses, Dana’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Center, Northwestern Mutual, Crunch Fitness and Next Day Access of Northwest Ohio, and putting on fabulous in-person events, October was a month to remember. In addition to our members who held ribbon cuttings, we’d of course like to celebrate our new members who joined us in October 2021 as well.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

At its meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 19, Toledo City Council will review Mayor Kapszukiewicz’s proposed plan for spending $180.9 million under the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The city received half of the ARPA funding last May and the other half is expected in May of 2022. ARPA funds must be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by the end of 2026.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Toledo City Council is expected to further review an ordinance that would make adjustments to Toledo’s current year budget at its session at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5. The proposed adjustments are mainly a result of revenue trends for 2021 continuing to be higher than previously estimated by the city.

​​​By Tim Schneider, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

​Toledo City Council will review two ordinances at its session at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5 that would transfer both ownership and management of the Skyway Marina to Metroparks Toledo. Skyway Marina is located at 1701 Front Street within the Glass City Metropark across from downtown along the Maumee River.