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Leadership BG
Beginning mid-year each year, Leadership BG is a nine month program open to area businesses and their
employees. It is designed to enhance their awareness of their community, the business industry, and
foster their leadership abilities. Each class is given the challenge to complete a community project of their
choice. This is to allow the class to work together toward a common goal while executing their leadership style.
[ Leadership BG Application Packet ]
High School Leadership
High School Leadership is an eight-month youth leadership-training program with the mission
of introducing high school aged youth to their community while fostering leadership abilities. While today's
primary focus remains on tomorrow's leaders, this program consists of fewer lectures and is more interactive
- using approaches much like those employed in today's classroom. The program includes students from Otsego,
Elmwood and Bowling Green High Schools. Their school faculty and administrators choose participants.
The Chamber would like to thank the 2009-2010 High School Leadership
sponsors: the Exchange Club of Bowling Green, the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green,
and the Wood County Educational Service Center.
[ High School Leadership Application ]
Business Council Sponsored Events:
The Business Council is one of our
Project Teams, which focuses
on developing and implementing seminars, workshops and
speakers that are of interest to Chamber investors.
Business, Briefing, & brew (BB&b):
The second Thursday of every month, at
8:00am, you are invited to a time of networking & a great cup of Joe.
BB&b's are hosted by a different Chamber Investor each month. Watch the
Calendar and Chatter for each month's location!
Interested in
hosting a BB&b? Email our director:
E.KilpatrickDirector@bgchamber.net
State of the City, County, and Chamber Addresses:
These provide an opportunity for the public to hear the city's,
county's, and State and US's perspective on important events and issues that have had an impact on the
community throughout the past year.
Business After Hours (BAH):
An excellent forum for informal networking, "BAHs" allow
investors to meet with others in a social atmosphere, in
order to exchange business cards and acquire business
leads. Any Chamber investor can host a BAH.
[ BAH Contract &
Guidelines ]
SCORE
SCORE is a national nonprofit organization with a public service mission.
SCORE volunteers provide small business counseling and training through a network of 389 chapters, 800 branches,
and its website, http://www.score.org. SCORE is a resource partner with the
U.S. Small Business Administration and has served more than six million entrepreneurs since 1964. NW
Ohio SCORE was founded in 1965, and its counselors have a wide range of business experience and corporate backgrounds in many diverse areas.
Their mission is to provide professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the
success of America's existing and emerging small business. SCORE offers:
- Free, confidential, personalized, one-on-one counseling to help people start
a business or improve an existing one
- General business advice
- Comprehensive business plan development
- Assistance in helping clients obtain financial services
- Guidance and discussions with clients regarding operational problems and importance of cash flow
- Seminars, workshops, and more!
- For more information, go to: http://www.scoretoledo.org
There are no fees to begin SCORE counseling. Each client is matched with a counselor (or team) experienced in the
area of the client's need. SCORE counseling is always confidential, and can continue for extended periods of
time when needed. If you are considering starting a new business, or already are in a small business but wish
to benefit from the experience of successful executives, the FREE, one-on-one counseling, mentoring, and
training is available now. To set up an appointment, call the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce at 419-353-7945,
or email us at scoretoledo@hotmail.com.
Annual Chamber Events
Annual Meeting Dinner Dance
At the beginning of each year investors are invited to the BG Chamber of Commerce
Dinner Dance. This is an opportunity for investors to kick back and network with old friends as well as meet
new friends. At this time the gavel is handed over to the new
Board President, and three awards are given out: the Outstanding Citizen Awards
(Female and Male), and the international
Athena Award. See the Awards
section below for more information about these prestigious
honors.
Career Forum
Each March, over 400 high school juniors from five county schools attend the
Career
Forum, held at BGSU. Area Business, trade and professional people participate in panel discussions, sharing
information about their jobs, education and skills they needed to accomplish their goals and chosen careers.
Through this forum the young people of today get a glimpse of the career opportunities offered right at home.
Blood Analysis - Scholarship
Fundraiser
with Wood County Hospital
The Chamber partners with the Wood County Hospital for a scholarship fundraiser. On a
Saturday in April, Chamber Investors and members of the community register to have a complete blood analysis
taken. Proceeds benefit student scholarships.
Registration for this event begins in March.
Fourth of July Fireworks
In conjunction with the City of Bowling Green, the Chamber celebrates our country's
independence from England with a colorful display of fireworks.
Mid-Year Meeting
Held annually in July, The
Mid-Year Meeting gives Chamber investors a chance to come together
and reconnect. The program includes
a featured speaker, the recognition of the Chamber Scholarship
Award
winner and the I Love BG Award winner. See the
Chamber Awards section below
for more information on this award, or to make a nomination.
Chamber Day at
the Wood County Fair
The Chamber Day
at the Wood County Fair is a one-day event held each
year during
fair week. Chamber investors (and only Chamber
Investors) have the opportunity to
showcase their business to hundreds of people attending
the fair.
New Teacher Luncheon
The Bowling Green Chamber treats new faculty members from the Bowling Green City Schools
and private schools to a luncheon before the school year begins, welcoming them to the community.
This event is held mid-August.
Golf Outing
This annual fundraiser helps to support the mission of the Bowling Green Chamber. Held
the last week of August, it is time to relax and enjoy a day of fun, networking, and golf! Spots for teams
fill up quick, so download the Brochure (below), and send in your registration early! Sponsorships
spots are also available. All sponsors will be recognized in print,
as well as numerous other benefits listed in the Sponsorship flyer (below).
[ 2010 Team Registration & Sponsorship form ]
Merchant Fair
Each September, in collaboration with Bowling Green State University, the Merchant Fair provides
Chamber businesses and organizations the opportunity to promote their products and services to the entire BGSU
community. This is held in the fall in conjunction with
BGSU's CampusFest/All Campus Picnic.
Registration for this event begins in June.
Chamber Holiday Parade
Celebrate the holidays and the beauty of BG
with the Chamber Holiday Parade. Held in the downtown
area, the parade is an excellent way to showcase your
organization. Space is limited, so be sure to register
early! Donations help to support band stipends, parade
publicity, and the general administrative costs of coordinating
the event. The theme for this year will be announced soon!
2010 date:
November 20, 2010
Parade Registration begins mid-September.
Chamber Awards
the Athena Award
The Athena Award Program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and
leaders of the community, and recognizes those who support them.
The Athena Award is given out each January, at the Annual Meeting Dinner &
Dance.
[ Athena Award Information & Nomination form ]
Outstanding Citizen Award
The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Citizen Award recognizes those who live or work in
the Bowling Green area, and have demonstrated an active
leadership role for the betterment of the community through
involvement in business, civic, social and /or service
organizations. The Outstanding Citizen Award is given out
at the Annual Meeting Dinner & Dance.
[ Outstanding Citizen Information & Nomination form ]
Chamber Scholarship
Each year the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce awards to one deserving student a minority award
for their study at Bowling Green State University. Students are selected based on the academic achievement, financial
need and their contribution to the community. Scholarship Applications are to be postmarked no later than
April 15th.
[ Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Application ]
[ Scholarship Rules and Guidelines ]
I Love BG Award
The I Love BG Award was created to
recognize an individual or organization for their efforts to
increase the visibility of the City and improve the quality of
life for Bowling Green residents. A personalized painting
is designed specifically for the winner, created by local artist Rebecca Laabs.
Anyone can make a nomination for this prestigious award. See nomination form for due date.
[ I Love BG Information & Nomination Form ]
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