Happy May, Toledo! We could not be more excited to shepherd in sunnier days, warmer weather and the exciting spring and summer events northwest Ohio is known for. Before we get into the upcoming events that you can’t miss in the next few months, let us first celebrate and recognize our newest members who joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce member community in April 2022. When you stop by these businesses or meet them out at one of our networking events, don’t forget to congratulate them and offer them a warm welcome to our community.

April has come, and spring alongside it! As the Toledo Region continues to defrost, we also prepare for some of our favorite events of the year, not just here at the Toledo Chamber but throughout the region. Whether you're a baseball fan ready for the Toledo Mud Hens' opening day, gearing up for our Annual Meeting presented by Fifth Third Bank in just a month or preparing to meet our legislators during our Capitol Conversations in Columbus event after that, we look forward to seeing you around our region and state. Before we discuss what we have planned for the coming weeks, however, let's take a look back at our newest members who joined the Chamber in March 2022!

The Toledo Region business community is rife with varied and unique talent, and we're proud to serve such an accomplished and dedicated community of leaders. During our last week of Women's History Month, we're featuring Erin Curley, CEO and architect at Engage Studio Architects. Check out this Q&A with Curley to learn how she founded her business, what she loves about being a business leader in Toledo and more!

In all stages of your life, you can do business here in the Toledo Region. As Women's History Month continues, get to know a little more about Megan M. Coyle of Coyle Funeral Home and Cremation Services! In any industry, finding businesses and business leaders who align with who you are and what you believe in is of vital importance, and that is especially true when selecting a funeral home or cremation service for a loved one. Learn what makes Megan tick in this blog in celebration of Women's History Month!

Here in the Toledo Region, family businesses are a cornerstone of our community, and Designetics is one such business. Designetics, a fluid application systems and solutions company, was founded here in northwest Ohio 35 years ago, and it's still family-owned and -operated. Our celebration of Women's History Month continues with a Q&A with Sydney Spraw, president of Designetics! Read about what Women's History Month means to Sydney, what she loves most about her job and how she got to where she is now. Enjoy!

March continues, and that means so does Women's History Month! This week, we're bringing you a Q&A with Fowl & Fodder owner Alicia Wagner. Fowl & Fodder is one of downtown Toledo's most recognized restaurants, a true mainstay of Adams Street. Whether you're looking for a breakfast-for-dinner night, a delicious lunch that works with your dietary needs or you're simply craving their unbelievable chicken and waffles, Fowl & Fodder is a northwest Ohio landmark. Check out this Q&A and learn what Alicia loves about the Toledo Region, the story of opening her business and what she enjoys doing when she's not in the restaurant!

Happy March, Toledo! As spring approaches, we look forward to seeing the sun more and the weather to begin to get warmer, which means gathering and meeting outside once again! However, as we always do to begin the month, we are also excited to look back on our great new members who joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce community in February. Please join us in welcoming these new members to our community, and next time you find yourself nearby one of these excellent Toledo Region businesses, we invite you to step inside and introduce yourself. Enjoy!

Happy March! While we celebrate woman-owned businesses all year round, it's particularly important to do so in March, designated as Women's History Month. Throughout the month, we'll be sharing some Q&As with woman business owners and leaders across the Toledo Region. Hear directly from these leaders as they discuss what the month means to them, the benefits of being a business owner in the Toledo Region and more. We're kicking things off with Jennifer Kearns, owner and president of Battery Wholesale. Happy Women's History Month, and enjoy!

Happy Black History Month! Here in northwest Ohio, we are home to incredible businesses, business owners from a wealth of backgrounds and community members who each have a unique story to share. Please enjoy this Q&A with Keith B. Jordan Sr., owner of The Onyx Café. If you haven’t yet stopped in to this comfortable and intimate coffee shop at 27 Broadway St., we invite you to do so. While you’re there, try a delicious signature bled, cappuccino or locally made pastry. We can promise you’ll be greeted with a warm smile and something delicious.