Blog Category: Business and Investing

Creating a College Savings Fund (And Accessing Reliable Investment Information)

Posted 03/19/21 by Shelly T

Learn more about Ohio's 529 plan and start saving for college!

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Assistance for Nonprofits

Posted 11/06/20 by Business and Workforce Team

If you work with/support a nonprofit that has experienced financial difficulties during the pandemic, your Toledo Lucas County Public Library is here to assist.

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Business Assistance During COVID-19

Posted 11/05/20 by Business and Workforce Team

If you’re a business owner who’s struggling, we can help!

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Elevate your nonprofit: Fundraising

Posted 07/10/20 by Zachary H

Nothing is more challenging for nonprofits than continuously asking for money. Fundraising is essential to every nonprofit agency, but fundraising is also the most difficult and competitive part of operations. You’ll find some individuals that love it and are very successful fundraisers, while others would rather get a root canal than solicit money from strangers (or worse – people they know).

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Elevate your nonprofit: Leadership and management

Posted 07/10/20 by Zachary H

I often mention to Library customers that grant writing is a holistic process in which the entire nonprofit organization is evaluated from its leadership to its long-term sustainability and everything in between. More than just the grant proposal is considered in the funding decision.

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Elevate your nonprofit: Prospect Research

Posted 07/10/20 by Zachary H

Fundraising is difficult, no matter who you are. I’ve done it both as my job and as a board officer and neither is easy. What helps the most is preparation - know your talking points and your organization’s strengths and highlights. But more importantly, know your prospect. Being able to reach your donor in a meaningful way will ensure you are not wasting both your time and the donor’s.

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Helping Those Who Give the Most

Posted 06/17/20 by Zachary H

Library's grant specialist brings experience and expertise for area nonprofits.

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5 Digital Library Resources for the Job-seeker

Posted 05/13/20 by Zachary H

If you've been displaced as a result of the pandemic or if you are considering a career change, TLCPL has digital resources that you can access for free from home to help navigate the job-seeking landscape.

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Get Personalized Reading Recommendations

Posted 05/07/20 by Heather H

Have you heard about the Toledo Library's Book Picks service? Get books picked just for you based on what you love, selected by expert librarians - never by robots.

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Library Can Bridge the Gap for Nonprofit Resources

Posted 04/07/20 by Library News

Are you looking for funding opportunities for your nonprofit agency? Is your nonprofit helping those affected by COVID-19? The Toledo Lucas County Public Library can help!

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Entrepreneur to Discuss Push for Toy Industry Diversity

Posted 02/06/20 by Library News

Yelitsa Jean-Charles presents, “Hustle & Glow: Resourceful Entrepreneurship."

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New Partnership Invites Customers to Explore New Career

Posted 02/05/20 by Library News

Through Career Exploration Sessions, the Toledo Library and Owens Community College are ready to kick start your next profession.

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Check Us Out 24/7

Posted 01/24/20 by Library News

Customers are now able to pick up Library materials 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at certain locations!

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New Library Work Space Serves Entrepreneurs and Organizations

Posted 01/13/20 by Ryan Dunn

Healthcare data company first to occupy Main Library space.

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Mompreneur Book Club Collaborates for Small Business Success

Posted 12/29/19 by Ryan Dunn

Series of discussions highlights useful skills for business owners.

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Toledo Business Grows With Valuable Library Resources

Posted 11/19/19 by Ryan Dunn

Premier Screenings owner plans expansion with digital tools.

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How Come I Don't Have This Job? The Coolest Career Memoirs EVER

Posted 04/22/19 by Amy H

Careers so awesome, it is almost a crime to get paid to do these things. Now if I could just find a book written by a professional napper.

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10 Best Business Books of 2018

Posted 12/14/18 by April S

Compelling books on business, capitalism, economics, data mining, leadership and success.

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Find Information You Can Trust with GVRL

Posted 10/30/18 by April S

Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) provides digital access to a variety of quality eBooks geared towards students, researchers, professionals and general readers.

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Reading is My Business, And Business is Good!

Posted 10/24/18 by Amy H

Good stories mean good business, and here are some great ones...

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Toledo Library Joins Initiative to Help Entrepreneurs

Posted 10/16/18 by Library News

The Toledo Lucas County Public Library is partnering with 11 other public library systems in the U.S. and Canada to explore ways libraries can reach and engage entrepreneurs in their communities — particularly people of color, women, immigrants and veterans.

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Money Smart Week @ the Library

Posted 04/01/18 by Melissa J

How can the Library help the average person learn more about personal finance and financial literacy?

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Library Joins Local Steel Company to Strengthen Workforce

Posted 03/28/18 by Library News

The Library is proud to partner with Foundation Steel offering technology and language training in order to strengthen the local workforce - and so far, it's produced highly successful results!

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Learn How To Publish A Book

Posted 02/19/18 by April S

If you're seeking information on how to publish your book - look no further than your local library.

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Research 101: Using Library Databases to Find Scholarly Sources

Posted 01/10/18 by Rebecca S

Research with TLCPL is now easier then ever before! By utilizing our research option on the homepage, library users can explore a world of databases that offer appropriate, scholarly resources fit for use in class assignments.

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