On September 25th, Wendy Gramza, President and CEO of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, became the proud signer of the latest bun to be added to Tony Packo’s legendary collection. This special honor comes as Gramza celebrates her invitation to the prestigious U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100).
CCC100 members are a select group of chamber executives who provide leadership, insight, and advice on critical policy matters and emerging issues that connect chambers and their members across the nation.
CCC100 members are a select group of chamber executives who provide leadership, insight, and advice on critical policy matters and emerging issues that connect chambers and their members across the nation.
Ms. Gramza’s invitation to this influential committee underscores her exceptional leadership in fostering economic growth and development in Toledo and beyond, as well as her commitment to organizational excellence. During her more than 30-year career at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber has maintained 5-star Accreditation by the US Chamber of Commerce and been recognized as Chamber of the Year three times by the Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). She has been instrumental in numerous initiatives and activities on the local, state and national levels including:
Gramza will bring this experience and more to the CCC100, which advises the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the development of programs and services that serve the broader chamber network. Their collective wisdom and strategic feedback play a vital role in shaping policies that impact the business community at local, state, and national levels.
Board and staff members of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce were in on-hand to attend the bun signing. “I am so thrilled to become part of this Tony Packo’s tradition,” said Gramza.
A Proud Tradition of Bun Signings at Tony Packo's
Tony Packo's has been a Toledo institution since 1932, famous not only for its Hungarian inspired dishes but also for its quirky and beloved tradition of bun signings. The tradition began in 1972 when Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds visited Tony Packo's and, as a fun gesture, signed a hot dog bun. What began as a playful moment has since evolved into a cherished tradition, with over 1,000 signed buns from celebrities, athletes, musicians, and public figures adorning the walls of Tony Packo's restaurants.
From presidents to actors, astronauts to musicians, Tony Packo’s bun-signing tradition has grown into a cultural marker of both local and national significance. Wendy Gramza’s bun will now join the ranks of these distinguished figures, celebrating her achievements and contributions to the business community.
"We are thrilled to have Wendy Gramza as part of our bun-signing legacy," said Lindsey Bond, Executive Director of Tony Packo's. "Her leadership in Toledo and her recent invitation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 is a significant achievement, and we are proud to honor her in this unique and iconic way."
- Growing entrepreneurial programs as the Vice President of Business Development Services, which oversees the Small Business Development Center and Minority Business Assistance Center, both hosted by the Chamber
- Launching EPIC Toledo, the region’s first, and now largest, program dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing young professionals
- Leading the effort to retain the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard during the 2005 BRAC (Base Realignment and Closing) process
- Participating in the Chief of Staff of the Air Force’s Civic Leadership Program
- Serving as a board member of the Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE), which serves more than 9,000 leaders from 1,300 chambers of commerce, and chairing the Ohio Metro Chamber Coalition, which collaborates to jointly advocate on shared areas of interest impacting the metropolitan areas in Ohio.
Gramza will bring this experience and more to the CCC100, which advises the U.S. Chamber of Commerce on the development of programs and services that serve the broader chamber network. Their collective wisdom and strategic feedback play a vital role in shaping policies that impact the business community at local, state, and national levels.
Board and staff members of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce were in on-hand to attend the bun signing. “I am so thrilled to become part of this Tony Packo’s tradition,” said Gramza.
A Proud Tradition of Bun Signings at Tony Packo's
Tony Packo's has been a Toledo institution since 1932, famous not only for its Hungarian inspired dishes but also for its quirky and beloved tradition of bun signings. The tradition began in 1972 when Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds visited Tony Packo's and, as a fun gesture, signed a hot dog bun. What began as a playful moment has since evolved into a cherished tradition, with over 1,000 signed buns from celebrities, athletes, musicians, and public figures adorning the walls of Tony Packo's restaurants.
From presidents to actors, astronauts to musicians, Tony Packo’s bun-signing tradition has grown into a cultural marker of both local and national significance. Wendy Gramza’s bun will now join the ranks of these distinguished figures, celebrating her achievements and contributions to the business community.
"We are thrilled to have Wendy Gramza as part of our bun-signing legacy," said Lindsey Bond, Executive Director of Tony Packo's. "Her leadership in Toledo and her recent invitation to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 is a significant achievement, and we are proud to honor her in this unique and iconic way."
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