Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce

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.