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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.
[ 2009-2010 Leadership BG Application ]
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.
[ High School Leadership Application ]
Business Council
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.
2008 Business Council Events:
Business, Briefing, & brew:
Sponsored by the Business Council, the second Thursday of every month you and/or a member
of your business are welcome to this time of networking & a great cup of Joe. Meeting time is 8:00am,
and is hosted by a different Chamber Investor each month. Watch the
Chamber Calendar and Chamber Chatter for each month's location!
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. These events
are sponsored by the Business Council.
Business After Hours:
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.
It is a chance to meet new and prospective Chamber investors, and talk with long time friends.
The rules are simple: no speeches
allowed.
Contracts can be found in
the Members Only Section of the website.
SCORE
The SCORE Association 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. Northwest Ohio
SCORE was founded in 1965, and currently has offices in Archbold, Bowling Green, Ottawa County, Tiffin, and
Toledo. Its counselors have a wide range of business experience and corporate backgrounds in many diverse areas.
SCORE's mission is to provide professional guidance and information, accessible to all, to maximize the
success of America's existing and emerging small business. Here are some of the benefits that
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. Working and retired executives and business
owners donate their time as counselors. 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 Bowling Green 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 Trustee President. Three awards are given at
this time: the Outstanding Citizen Award-Female, the
Outstanding Citizen Award-Male, and the international
Athena Award. See the Chamber Awards
section below for more information on these prestigious
honors.
2010 Date: January 30th, 2010 [ Athena Award Information & Nomination form ]
[ Outstanding Citizen Information & Nomination form ]
[ AMDD Sponsorship Opportunities ]
Career Forum
In early 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.
2010 Date: April 17th, 2010
[ Blood Analysis Details Flyer ]
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.
[ Fireworks Flyer ]
Mid-Year Meeting
The third week in July, Chamber investors come together to reconnect. The program includes
a featured speaker, the recognition of the Chamber Scholarship
Award
winner and the I Love BG Award winner.
Anyone can make a nomination; nominations are
due to the Chamber by the date on the form. See the
Awards section for more
information and the nomination form.
2009 date: July 10, 2009
[ Mid-Year Luncheon RSVP Card ]
Chamber Investor Business Day at
the Wood County Fair
The Chamber Investor Business Day
at the Wood County Fair is a one-day event held during
fair week. Chamber investors (and only Chamber
Investors) have the opportunity to
showcase their business to hundreds of people attending
the fair.
2009 date: August 5, 2009
[ Chamber Day at the Fair registration form ]
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.
2009 date: August 14, 2009
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).
2009 date:
August 26, 2009
[ Golf Outing Brochure & Registration ]
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.
2009 date: September 3, 2009 [ Merchant Fair Registration Form ]
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
is: Holiday Reflections of the Future. 2009 date:
November 21, 2009
[ Unit Registration Form ]
[ Band Registration Form ]
[ Donation Form ]
Last Year's Sponsors
included:
Silver Sponsors:
Owens Community College Workforce & Community Services
Tinsel Sponsors:
CMC Group
Julie's Dance Studio, Ltd.
Band Sponsors:
EasyStreet Café
Wendy Headley, of A.A. Green Realty, Inc.
Rosenboom Machine & Tool, Inc.
Many thanks to Kellermeyer Company for sponsoring three of our bands!
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Ornament Sponsors:
A.A. Green Realty
Ace Hardware
Galen & Carol Ash
Ben Franklin
Thomas L. Bennett
BG Rotary Club
Bob & Carla Blinn
Bock, Korsnack & Hinds, Inc.
Bowling Green Evening Lions Club
Bowling Green Manor
Congressman Bob Latta
Dunn's Kiddie Kare LLC
Dick & Nadine Edwards
For Keeps
Jim & Joan Gordon
Julie Iler
John Newlove Real Estate, Inc.
Kenneth L. Lohman Insurance Agency, Inc.
Lyric Auto
Marsh & Marsh Attorneys
Eric Myers
Native Pride & Friends
OAPSE #311 (Classified Staff at BG City Schools)
Poggemeyer Design Group
Wally & Diane Pretzer
John & Jane Quinn
Silver Lining Bookkeeping, LLC
Larry & Colleen Smith
Ann & David Stott
Wood County Farm Bureau |
In Kind Sponsors:
BG Convention & Visitors Bureau
BG Country Club
Bowling Green Fire Division
Bowling Green Police Division
Bowling Green Public Works Department
Bowling Green Utilities Department
City of Bowling Green
FOX-Toledo
Kroger
Main St. BG
Mid-Wood, Inc.
Torrence Sound Equipment Co.
WBGU-TV
Wood County Agricultural Society
Wood County Historical Center & Museum
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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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