Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce

Need a midweek break? Join us for the next Young Professionals Social on Wednesday, October 21, at JAFB Wooster Brewery!

Spend the evening connecting with other young professionals in the business community, enjoying a bite to eat and taking a break from the usual Wednesday routine.

📅 Wednesday, October 21
🕔 5–7 p.m.
📍 JAFB Wooster Brewery | 120 Beall Ave.

Food will be provided. Come for the connections, stay for the good conversation.

Register here: https://woosterchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/young-professionals-at-jafb-2026-1440

Join us on October 27th from 12-1pm at The Wooster Chamber for an insightful session on “The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Kids, Aging Parents & Retirement” led by Taylor Fike, Retirement Specialist at Fike Advisors.

Taylor, a lifelong Wayne County resident, joined his father, Brad, in the family business after graduating from the University of Cincinnati in 2014. Driven by a passion for helping people navigate life's financial transitions, Taylor specializes in offering an outside perspective to help families feel confident in their long-term plans. In this session, he will share practical strategies for balancing the demands of supporting growing children and assisting aging parents while keeping your own retirement goals on track.

Whether you are actively navigating caregiving roles or preparing for future family milestones, you will leave equipped with valuable tools and practical guidance to protect your financial foundation.

Join us for a valuable conversation designed to give business owners and leaders practical insights they can apply to their own businesses. Register here: https://www.woosterchamber.com/educationalseries

The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Wayne Economic Forum, featuring speaker Marina Hatsopoulos, Board Chair of Levitronix Technologies and President of the Hellenic Innovation Network.

Join us for this premier business event to gain invaluable insights from a leading voice in technology, entrepreneurship, and global innovation. This is a unique opportunity for professionals and community leaders to hear from Marina Hatsopoulos as she presents "Stop the World! Let me off!"—exploring how technology is rapidly accelerating, how the world is ever-changing, and how we navigate our human resistance to change.

We encourage you to register today to secure your attendance at this year's forum on October 15th. Register here: https://www.woosterchamber.com/wayne-economic-forum

The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to celebrate Latin Soul Goods on their official ribbon cutting!

Located at 2651 Cleveland Rd., Wooster, Latin Soul Goods brings the flavors and traditions of Latin America together in one welcoming space. From everyday favorites and specialty foods to coffee, chocolate and unique finds, the market offers plenty to explore and discover.

Latin Soul Goods is bringing a warm and authentic Latin American market experience to the Wooster community, with products that connect customers with familiar traditions and new discoveries.

Stop by tomorrow, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for their Grand Opening!

Learn more here: https://www.latinsoulgoods.com/ %20Us

The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce was excited to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Polished2Perfection + Detail Supply Lounge in Wooster!

Polish2Perfection offers professional automotive detailing services designed to give vehicles a fresh, polished look inside and out. From interior and exterior detailing to paint correction and ceramic coatings, they offer a variety of services to help keep your vehicle looking its best.

Stop by and check them out at 5246 Cleveland Road, Wooster!

We’re proud to welcome Polish2Perfection to the Wooster Area business community and wish them continued success!

⏰EXTENDED DEADLINE REMINDER:
JOIN THE WOOSTER AREA SAFETY COUNCIL

There is still time to enroll your business, but the extended deadline of September 30, 2026 is right around the corner.

Joining the Safety Council provides your organization with monthly safety luncheons, valuable peer networking, key BWC updates, and the opportunity to earn a 3% Ohio BWC Premium Rebate*.

Make workplace safety a priority for your organization this year. Scan the QR code on the image or visit the link below to submit your enrollment form today!
www.woosterchamber.com/wooster-area-safety-council

The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Wayne Economic Forum, featuring speaker Rob Mullen, CEO of Aultman Health System.

Join us for this premier business event to gain invaluable insights from a leading voice in healthcare administration, public service, and executive leadership. This is a unique opportunity for professionals and community leaders to hear from Rob Mullen as he presents "The Evolving Health Care Environment: Why it matters to you."

We encourage you to register today to secure your attendance at this year's forum on October 15th. Register here: https://www.woosterchamber.com/wayne-economic-forum

Why do some conversations go off the rails — especially when stress enters the picture?

Join the Wooster Area Safety Council on Wednesday, Oct. 28, for “Blame It on the Brain: Understanding Communication,” featuring Tiffany R. White, LISW-S, Vice President of Clinical Services at The Village Network.

This session will explore how the brain influences communication and behavior, particularly during moments of stress, and how understanding those responses can help us communicate more effectively.

Attendees will learn the “Regulate, Relate, Reason” approach and practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations, building connection and responding to the needs behind behavior.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church | 621 College Ave., Wooster

WASC Member: $20
Non-Member: $25

Register here: https://woosterchamber.chambermaster.com/events/details/wasc-october-28-blame-it-on-the-brain-understanding-communication-1439