The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees and Toledo Area Small Business Association (TASBA) Board of Directors recently voted to support the City of Toledo Income Tax Renewal that will appear on the March 19 primary election ballot for City of Toledo voters and the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board Levy that will appear on the March 19 primary election ballot for Lucas County voters.
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Assembly American Brasserie (Inside the Hilton Garden Inn Toledo Downtown)
Balance The Blarney Irish Pub Brew Coffee Bar Brim House (Inside the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel) Flying Joe (Downtown Toledo and Perrysburg) Inside the Five Maddie & Bella ((Downtown Toledo and Perrysburg) Maumee Bay Brewing Company Registry Bistro Rosie's Italian Grill Sidon Souk Tiger Bakery Urban Pine Winery Venturas Ye Old Durty Bird Did you know that on Monday April 8th, and the weekend leading up to it, the population of the Toledo region is expected to nearly double? This is because our region will be in the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse. At the February Focus on Business Member Luncheon, presented by KeyBank, attendees had the opportunity to hear from our three keynote speakers on the economic and business impact this once in a lifetime event will have on our region. Our thanks goes out to Lance Woodworth, President & CEO of Destination Toledo (above, far right), Jordan Westgate, Operations Officer, Lucas County Emergency Management Agency (above, far left) and Lori Hauser, CEO of Imagination Station (above, second from left) for sharing their expertise with us. (Shown with Wendy Gramza, President and CEO, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, above, second from right). In case you missed it, here are a few of the things your business should take into consideration: It’s February, which means we celebrate Black History, an early spring this year (if those groundhogs are to be believed) and of course love is in the air for Valentine’s Day. We are also celebrating our new members who joined in January. And is it a coincidence that among them are a bridal boutique, a wedding chapel and a bakery? We think not!
So help us show some love to our newest members and learn more about them below: New Year, New members! Help us welcome the following businesses that joined the chamber in December. Click on the links to learn more about them.
For 2024, the Ohio Commercial Activities Tax (CAT) has been changed so that all businesses may exclude their first $3 million of taxable gross receipts. Starting in 2025 and thereafter, their first $6 million of taxable gross receipts will be excluded. Businesses with gross receipts below that threshold will pay no tax, while businesses with higher gross receipts will pay 0.26% of their receipts in excess of that threshold - effectively repealing the CAT minimum tax. As a result, our middle market and larger businesses will also benefit from the increased exemption levels.
December and the holidays are a time for connecting. But here at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce, making connections is something that we do year-round. It is also one of the top reasons members join and get involved. That is the case for many of our new members below who joined in November. Learn a little more about them below and then check out their websites, connect with them on social media, and be on the lookout for them at an upcoming 2024 event.
Meet Stephanie Elvey, Financial Counselor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)12/2/2023 The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the hire of Stephanie Elvey as our new Financial Counselor with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC)! We'd like you to get to know her a little better through this Q&A. Learn a little more about Stephanie, her career and what she enjoys outside of the office. Let's get to know Stephanie... Tell us a little bit about yourself: I am a local gal, born and raised in Toledo and am a UT graduate. I have a wonderful fiancée, an amazing 8-year-old daughter, and an adorable black lab named Leo. My initial professional background was in early education, for many years as an administrator, until I moved to consulting fellow administrators on financial practices, operations, licensing, quality, and leadership. A few years ago, I decided I wanted to take my professional experience further, so I began working on my master's degree. In December 2022, I passed the SHRM-CP exam and in May 2023, achieved my MBA from the University of Toledo in Finance and in Human Resource Management. What brought you to the Chamber? As a consultant for early learning administrators, I would refer individuals looking to open their own centers to the Chamber for their small business development and financing needs. Becoming a Financial Counselor for the Small Business Development Center allows me to have a greater impact by not only directly helping the individuals I had been referring to the SBDC, but also broadening my scope of counseling for business success across other industries. What do you hope to accomplish in your role at the Chamber? I hope to use my experience and skillset to support and guide those looking to build their business, watching my clients succeed from the ground up. What do you look forward to doing in your role? I look forward most to building great relationships with clients, learning from them, and then imparting the knowledge they need to make their business successful. What is your proudest career achievement? I am a state-approved ECE trainer and am proud of designing and leading multiple training series that have progressed my clients’ leadership, profitability, and sustainability. In the last year, I have observed my clients make business decisions based on those trainings that have moved them from a deficit to a profit and then instituting policies and procedures that ensure their sustainability. And now to get a little more personal... Tell us a fun fact about yourself: I have a passion for music, have played bass guitar and piano in a band in the past. I am also a huge hockey fan-Go Wings! What is your favorite book or movie? I love the Harry Potter and Nancy Drew series. I share a birthday with Harry Potter (an important detail shared consistently throughout the books), and since the books came out when I was around that age, I felt like I grew up with Harry. I also love a good mystery, and the Nancy Drew series (and computer games) were both entertaining and empowering when I was growing up. As for movies, one of my favorites is Jurassic Park! What is your favorite meal or food? I could go for Mexican any day, every day. Tacos and queso dip are my favorite! Tell us about some of your favorite hobbies or things you are passionate about: I am very passionate about running and completed my first half marathon. I am currently training for another, and still deciding on trying for a full marathon or a triathlon next year. I love spending time with my family, especially playing board games. I also love to travel—this year I have been to Hawaii, Georgia, Ireland, the UK, and Montana. Leave a comment below to welcome Stephanie! By Kyrin Grime: TRCC Talent & Workforce Intern, Summer 2023
The Chamber is proud to announce that our own Brian Dicken, Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Initiatives, was recently recognized by the Association of Defense Communities, or ADC, as a 2023-2024 Defense Community Champion. The Defense Community Champions program celebrates leaders on base, in communities and across local governments and industry who make a difference in their defense communities. |
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