Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce | Toledo, OH

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  • Toledo Chamber
    • Covid19
    • About the Chamber >
      • Vision, Mission, History
      • Diversity Statement
      • Key Objectives
      • GEO Program
      • Board
      • Staff
      • Directions to Office
    • Become a Member >
      • Membership Application
    • Benefits of Membership >
      • MEWA
      • Products and Services >
        • COSEMEWA
      • Creating Networks
      • Advocacy and Public Policy
      • Growth Opportunities
      • Talent Attraction & Retention
    • Events Calendar
    • Membership Directory
    • Newsroom >
      • Member News
      • Newsletter Archives
    • Members Only Portal
    • Contact Us
  • Reboot
    • Member Resources
    • Webinars
    • PPE Suppliers
  • Business Resources
    • Small Business Development Center >
      • Learning Center
      • Client Counseling Request
    • Ohio SBDC Export Assistance Network >
      • Export Success
    • Toledo Area Small Business Association
    • Business Development Resources
    • Business Connect Submit
    • Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Directory
    • Emergency Preparedness Resources >
      • CoronaVirus Communication SignUp
  • Advocacy & Public Policy
    • Public Policy Agenda
    • Regional Elected Officials
    • Campaign Central
    • Institute for Leadership & Advocacy
    • Boards and Commissions
    • Veterans Resources
  • Talent & Workforce
    • Chamber Recruiting Services
    • EPIC
    • Opportunity Accelerator
    • REDI
    • Summer In the City
    • Talent Attraction
    • Workforce Development
  • Toledo Region
    • Regional Information
    • Visiting
    • Relocating
    • Job Board
    • Community Calendar
  • Toledo Region Data Center
    • Industry Employment
    • Industry Forecast
    • Unemployment
    • Median Income
    • Migration
    • Occupation Forecast
    • Employment by Occupation
    • Average Industry Pay
    • Firm Size
    • Per Capita Income
    • Per Capita GDP
    • Poverty
  • Site Map
  • Blog

Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

Vision, Mission, History

Mission
To advance economic prosperity for all, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce will:
  • ADVOCATE for a thriving business environment
  • LEAD the charge to attract and retain talent in the region
  • CONNECT business with resources and opportunities for growth.

Vision
To make the region a preferred place for diverse talent and economic opportunity.

History
Since 1894, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce has had a rich history of positively impacting business and our community. Some of our most notable of accomplishments have included: 
  • Raising the money to purchase the land for Toledo’s first airport
  • Influencing the creation of a Toledo Planning Commission in 1923
  • Lobbying for the establishment of the Port Authority
  • Lobbying for the building of the High-Level Bridge
  • Involvement in the nationally-acclaimed 1935 Toledo Plan for Peace regarding Labor-Management strife prevalent at that time
  • Leading the successful retention of the 180th Air National Guard base
  • Acting as a partner in the development of Redesigning Ohio, the report utilized by the Governor to regain Ohio’s fiscal stability
  • Our present day activities, from Business Development Services to advocacy at the local and state level, reflect our continued commitment to business and community building initiatives.


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What is a Chamber? 
Chambers of Commerce are membership organizations that represent both a business network and an advocacy group and are privately funded through membership investment, not tax dollars. A Chamber of Commerce's primary goal is to improve the business climate in a locality, typically through business networks and lobbying. A member-driven organization, the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce regularly assesses the needs of local business owners and executives. Programs, products and events are then developed to deliver strategic solutions to those needs. Of its over 2,300 members, 85% are small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is also a 5-Star Accredited Chamber through the U. S. Chamber. The Accreditation Program defines standards of excellence in chamber planning and performance. Of the close to 7,000 chambers in the country, only 5% are accredited – and only 6% of those are 5-Star Accredited, making the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce one of the top chambers in the country.

How is it funded? 
The Chamber is a private organization funded primarily by dues paid by member businesses. It is not a government agency and receives no tax dollars.

Who can be a Chamber Member? 
Membership is open to all businesses that maintain a voluntary annual dues investment. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access, numerous discounts and benefits and heightened credibility.

Why Become a Chamber Member? 
The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce provides members advocacy, business expertise, buying power and connections. Chamber membership shows a real return on investment – from representation, to networking, to seminars and discounts. Learn more about the many benefits of membership here.
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300 Madison Avenue, Ste. 200  |  Toledo, OH 43604
PHONE: (419) 243-8191 
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