2026
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Opportunities
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
Lake Erie West Regional Council, formerly Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), is a nonpartisan regional partnership focused on collaboration, advocacy, planning, and sustainability. Lake Erie West members and partners connect our unique communities to build a thriving region.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
What We Do
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Throughout the year, Lake Erie West provides many opportunities for members, stakeholders, and community partners to connect, engage, network, and learn more about important topics.
Lake Erie West members develop and implement plans to improve the quality of life in our region. We work together to solve challenges and share resources that address the needs of the region we share, including transportation, water quality, and economic development.
Interested in Supporting?
Supporter Opportunities
Each year, Lake Erie West hosts events and programs across the region that cover important topics, promote community engagement, and foster collaboration. Your support helps sustain programming including but not limited to the events shown below.
Who We Are
Click on the arrow next to each item for full program details
Winter General Assembly
What We Do
Lake Erie West Tech
Transportation Summit
Supporter Opportunities
Bike Month
Summer General Assembly
Supporter Levels and Benefits
CEDS Summit
Student Watershed Watch
Stormwater Training
Water & Wastewater Operator Training
Interested in Supporting?
Winter General Assembly
Who We Are
Date: January 30, 2026
The Winter General Assembly consists of both programming and a business meeting of Lake Erie West's General Assembly. Activities include caucus sessions and voting on new leadership, as well as networking, lunch, and a keynote presentation.
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Transportation Summit
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Date: Spring 2026
The Transportation Summit is an annual forum for meaningful discussion about the future of regional transportation and its role in our economy. Common topics include construction project updates and safety issues.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Summer General Assembly
Who We Are
Date: August 2026
What We Do
The Summer General Assembly consists of both programming and a business meeting of Lake Erie West's General Assembly. Common topics include the state budget and other issues of interest for local communities. Caucus sessions, networking, a light breakfast, and lunch are included.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Lake Erie West Tech
What We Do
Date: Multiple events throughout 2026
Supporter Opportunities
Lake Erie West Tech is a recurring series of educational and training opportunities. Common topics include water quality, transportation, economic development, and local government administration and finance issues.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Bike Month
Date: Multiple events throughout May 2026
Who We Are
During the month of May, Lake Erie West supports recreational cyclists and promotes the use of bikes for commuting and errands. Lake Erie West coordinates information and activities from partners across the region during Bike Month.
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Water & Wastewater Operator Training
Who We Are
Who We Are
Date: Spring 2026
What We Do
What We Do
Water and wastewater operators are required to complete continuing education training for license renewal. At least 50% of the continuing education hours required for certification renewal must be dedicated to operations and maintenance. Lake Erie West is proud to offer opportunities for member organizations to meet their employees’ educational needs. Topics vary from year to year.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Stormwater Training
Date: Spring 2026
Who We Are
Who We Are
Effective stormwater management provides environmental, social, and economic benefits to local communities. Drainage, erosion, stormwater pollution, and stormwater management regulations are crucial topics for practitioners, elected officials, and the public to understand. Lake Erie West offers the opportunity for training; topics vary from year to year.
What We Do
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Student Watershed Watch
Date: Fall 2026
Who We Are
Who We Are
Since 1989, more than 22,000 students have participated in the annual Student Watershed Watch (SWW). SWW provides water quality testing supplies, presentation opportunities, and environmental career exploration for hundreds of students. This event culminates with a summit where the students present their findings.
What We Do
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Do
CEDS Summit
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Date: January/February 2026
The Lake Erie West Region CEDS Summit will highlight the analysis and action steps that surfaced during the creation of a new regional economic development plan for Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties.Details of the new Lake Erie West Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) will be shared with elected officials, business leaders, economic development practitioners and other community members from across the region. This plan guides regional growth over the next five years by focusing on strategic goals that expand and diversify the economy, enhance workforce development and retention, address housing affordability and access, improve infrastructure and connectivity, and strengthen quality of life, regional identity, and community resilience.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Disclaimer: Lake Erie West strives to deliver all listed supporter benefits as described. Due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond our control, certain benefits may need to be modified or substituted with comparable alternatives. Lake Erie West reserves the right to make such adjustments while ensuring supporters receive value consistent with their support level.
Interested in supporting Lake Erie West?
Why support Lake Erie West
Who We Are
Enhanced Visibility and Brand Recognition
What We Do
Click to complete Interest Form
Networking Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Access to Information and Resources
Question about a program or supporter opportunites?
Suppoter Levels and Benefits
Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility
Interested in supporting?
Contact:
Rosanna Hoelzle, Chief of Staffhoelzle@tmacog.org
If the supporter levels outlined in this document don't perfectly match your budget and interests, we'd still love to hear from you! Please contact Rosanna Hoelzle at hoelzle@tmacog.org to discuss creating a custom package that aligns with your specific needs. Limited options available.
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2026
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Opportunities
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
Lake Erie West Regional Council, formerly Toledo Metropolitan Area Council of Governments (TMACOG), is a nonpartisan regional partnership focused on collaboration, advocacy, planning, and sustainability. Lake Erie West members and partners connect our unique communities to build a thriving region.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
What We Do
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Throughout the year, Lake Erie West provides many opportunities for members, stakeholders, and community partners to connect, engage, network, and learn more about important topics.
Lake Erie West members develop and implement plans to improve the quality of life in our region. We work together to solve challenges and share resources that address the needs of the region we share, including transportation, water quality, and economic development.
Interested in Supporting?
Supporter Opportunities
Each year, Lake Erie West hosts events and programs across the region that cover important topics, promote community engagement, and foster collaboration. Your support helps sustain programming including but not limited to the events shown below.
Who We Are
Click on the arrow next to each item for full program details
Winter General Assembly
What We Do
Lake Erie West Tech
Transportation Summit
Supporter Opportunities
Bike Month
Summer General Assembly
Supporter Levels and Benefits
CEDS Summit
Student Watershed Watch
Stormwater Training
Water & Wastewater Operator Training
Interested in Supporting?
Winter General Assembly
Who We Are
Date: January 30, 2026
The Winter General Assembly consists of both programming and a business meeting of Lake Erie West's General Assembly. Activities include caucus sessions and voting on new leadership, as well as networking, lunch, and a keynote presentation.
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Transportation Summit
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Date: Spring 2026
The Transportation Summit is an annual forum for meaningful discussion about the future of regional transportation and its role in our economy. Common topics include construction project updates and safety issues.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Summer General Assembly
Who We Are
Date: August 2026
What We Do
The Summer General Assembly consists of both programming and a business meeting of Lake Erie West's General Assembly. Common topics include the state budget and other issues of interest for local communities. Caucus sessions, networking, a light breakfast, and lunch are included.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Lake Erie West Tech
What We Do
Date: Multiple events throughout 2026
Supporter Opportunities
Lake Erie West Tech is a recurring series of educational and training opportunities. Common topics include water quality, transportation, economic development, and local government administration and finance issues.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Bike Month
Date: Multiple events throughout May 2026
Who We Are
During the month of May, Lake Erie West supports recreational cyclists and promotes the use of bikes for commuting and errands. Lake Erie West coordinates information and activities from partners across the region during Bike Month.
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Water & Wastewater Operator Training
Who We Are
Who We Are
Date: Spring 2026
What We Do
What We Do
Water and wastewater operators are required to complete continuing education training for license renewal. At least 50% of the continuing education hours required for certification renewal must be dedicated to operations and maintenance. Lake Erie West is proud to offer opportunities for member organizations to meet their employees’ educational needs. Topics vary from year to year.
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Stormwater Training
Date: Spring 2026
Who We Are
Who We Are
Effective stormwater management provides environmental, social, and economic benefits to local communities. Drainage, erosion, stormwater pollution, and stormwater management regulations are crucial topics for practitioners, elected officials, and the public to understand. Lake Erie West offers the opportunity for training; topics vary from year to year.
What We Do
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Student Watershed Watch
Date: Fall 2026
Who We Are
Who We Are
Since 1989, more than 22,000 students have participated in the annual Student Watershed Watch (SWW). SWW provides water quality testing supplies, presentation opportunities, and environmental career exploration for hundreds of students. This event culminates with a summit where the students present their findings.
What We Do
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
Who We Are
What We Do
What We Do
CEDS Summit
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Date: January/February 2026
The Lake Erie West Region CEDS Summit will highlight the analysis and action steps that surfaced during the creation of a new regional economic development plan for Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties.Details of the new Lake Erie West Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) will be shared with elected officials, business leaders, economic development practitioners and other community members from across the region. This plan guides regional growth over the next five years by focusing on strategic goals that expand and diversify the economy, enhance workforce development and retention, address housing affordability and access, improve infrastructure and connectivity, and strengthen quality of life, regional identity, and community resilience.
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Who We Are
What We Do
Supporter Opportunities
Supporter Levels and Benefits
Interested in Supporting?
Disclaimer: Lake Erie West strives to deliver all listed supporter benefits as described. Due to unforeseen circumstances or factors beyond our control, certain benefits may need to be modified or substituted with comparable alternatives. Lake Erie West reserves the right to make such adjustments while ensuring supporters receive value consistent with their support level.
Interested in supporting Lake Erie West?
Why support Lake Erie West
Who We Are
Enhanced Visibility and Brand Recognition
What We Do
Click to complete Interest Form
Networking Opportunities
Supporter Opportunities
Access to Information and Resources
Question about a program or supporter opportunites?
Suppoter Levels and Benefits
Community Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility
Interested in supporting?
Contact:
Rosanna Hoelzle, Chief of Staffhoelzle@tmacog.org
If the supporter levels outlined in this document don't perfectly match your budget and interests, we'd still love to hear from you! Please contact Rosanna Hoelzle at hoelzle@tmacog.org to discuss creating a custom package that aligns with your specific needs. Limited options available.