Our Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is widely recognized as one of the best in the nation. We have a passion for helping small businesses become more profitable and helping start-ups get on the right path. Do you want to lead the team that helps make the dream of owning a profitable small business a reality for entrepreneurs in the Toledo Region?
 
We are searching for the next Vice President of Business Development Services/Small Business Development Center Director. The successful incumbent enjoys creative problem-solving and achieving business results through building rapport and relationships. This role requires a motivating team leader who is goal oriented and thrives on multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
 
​General Summary:  Direct the operations of the Small Business Development Center and related programs including TASBA (Toledo Area Small Business Association).
 
If you think you are the leader we are looking for, read on to lean more and apply today by emailing your resume and cover letter (one document) to heather.bradley@toledochamber.com.

Last week, at our Focus on Business Member Lunch, presented by KeyBank, Kevin Hoggatt, Director of Government Affairs, Ohio, joined us from Intel. Kevin discussed Intel's investment in Ohio and how businesses in northwest Ohio can engage with them, as well as their efforts to increase supplier diversity and to increase the number of youth engaged in STEM learning through Moonshot Ohio. Read on to learn more about these initiatives… 

​In the past few years, security systems have become increasingly important for businesses of all sizes. With the rise of vandalism, theft, and COVID hybrid work schedules leaving offices without full staff, companies must take extra measures to protect their assets and their employees. Small businesses in Toledo are no exception, with property crime rates over the national average. Businesses in the area have been investing in new security systems to ensure that they are protected from all types of threats.

Habitec Security would like to explore some of the latest security system trends for businesses and how they can help our local companies in Toledo, Ohio.

Help us support local businesses by ensuring a business friendly environment by joining our team as the Local Government Affairs Manager.  Read more below and send your resume and cover letter (combined as one document) to heather.bradley@toledochamber.com. 

Help us show some love for our new members who joined last month!

Achi, LLC
Black Swamp Capital Partners, LLC
Centaur Tool & Die, Inc.
Citizen Advisory Group
Decor Architectural Products
Gregory Fockler
Hafner Florist
HandyMother-fixer LLC
Heinze Insurance Agency, Inc.
Inspired Lumber Workshop
McKenna Reitz LLC
Progressive Crop Solutions
Quenched & Tempered
Quinami LLC. dba Gideon Owen Wine Company
Retro Detailing LLC
Samantha Brownlee, LLC
Sonseeahray Western Store, LLC
The Senator Group (Allermuir, Inc.)
TNT Horticulture Professionals, LLC
Toledo Indoor Garden

The Toledo Chamber is excited to announce that Jeff Lonsbrough has joined the TRCC team as our new Vice President of Membership Sales and Engagement. In his role Jeff will be responsible for driving the Chamber's sales and retention strategies, growing the membership as well as helping members get involved and make the most of their member benefits.  Read on to learn more about Jeff and reach out in the comments to say "welcome".​

It seems hard to believe we are already halfway through the first month in 2023. But before we put 2022 in our rearview mirror, we want to welcome aboard the following members who joined the Toledo Chamber in December of 2022.

​Help make a person's dream of owning a business a reality by becoming a financial counselor for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce. Our SBDC counselors foster a strong climate for business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, training, and resource and referral services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. ​

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree (required)
At least three to five years of experience in business development, accounting and/or financial forecasting (preferred)

Full Job Description
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is seeking motivated individual who has experience and knowledge of financial forecasting & accounting and enjoys working with businesses of various sizes, types and stages of development to help them maximize their opportunities for success. This individual should be someone who is driven to get things done, takes initiative, and is enthusiastic to work with business owners and SBDC team members.

General Summary:
The small business advisor fosters a strong climate for business growth by providing in-depth, confidential, no-cost business counseling, training, and resource and referral services to small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

Primary Duties:
Provide counseling or e-counseling that includes feasibility, financial, regulatory, and operational guidance and technical assistance on the various aspects of starting or expanding a successful small business including but not limited to:

• Analyzing the specific business and industry data in finance, marketing, management and operations
• Providing guidance and training in the development of business plans and  financial projections to small businesses
• Calculating, preparing and interpreting historical and projected financial statements
• Troubleshooting to identify problems and areas for improvement
• Providing guidance in loan packaging to pre-venture, startup, or existing businesses
• Analyzing marketing plans and providing guidance on social media optimization
• Develop a resource network to be used in providing referrals to appropriate resources
• Ensure timely and accurate counseling data input into CRM management system
• Promote the SBDC program and advocate for small business through public presentations
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders including, but not limited to SBA, Ohio Development Services Agency, banks, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, educational institutions, and public officials

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Learn more and apply today!