RICHLAND AREA CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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NOVEMBER 2020
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Two internships STAFF
available for college students!
Jodie A. Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP President/CEO Phone extension 102 Patrick Clinage Executive Assistant & Sector Coordinator Phone extension 101 Lisa Duckworth Programs & Events Manager Phone extension 105 Angie Fanello Marketing & Communications Coordinator Phone extension 104 Jessica Gribben Economic Development Liaison Phone (419) 342-4159 Kathy Fox Front Office Coordinator Clint Knight Workforce Development Director Phone extension 112 Nikki Lewis Chamber Foundation Manager Phone extension 103 Ashley Meyer Member Services Coordinator Phone extension 110 Barrett Thomas Economic Development Director Phone extension 111 55 N. Mulberry St. Mansfield, OH 44902 Phone: (419) 522-3211
A Chamber Foundation Intern position is available for Winter 2020/2021. This position is open to students currently enrolled college students (not recent graduates). The position will help further the Chamber Foundation’s mission of investing in impactful educational opportunities for both the adults and youth of our community. The internship will provide the opportunity to contribute to the programming efforts of a powerhouse of individuals committed to economic and community development. The Chamber Foundation Intern will potentially assist in the coordination and recruitment of programming; the research, communication, and solicitation of donors and sponsors; marketing of programming through press releases, monthly newsletters, and social media strategies. Also, the intern will assist with the implementation of areas of our strategic plan. This process will offer a unique learning experience to the intern while RCDG and the Chamber. Questions? Contact Nikki at nlewis@richlandareachamber.com
A Marketing and Communications Intern position
is available for Winter 2020/2021. This position is open to students currently enrolled college students (not recent graduates). The position will help further the Chamber and RCDG’s mission of improving Richland County’s economic opportunities and quality of place projects. The internship will provide the opportunity to contribute to the marketing efforts of a powerhouse of individuals committed to economic and community development.
Fax: (419) 526-6853 info@richlandareachamber.com
The Marketing and Communications Intern will potentially assist with facebook/social media, blog development/posting, monthly newsletter and development of general marketing materials for community and economic development. Also, the intern will with assist with the implementation of areas of our strategic plan. This process will offer a unique learning experience to the intern while assisting RCDG and the Chamber. Questions? Contact Angie at afanello@richlandareachamber.com
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‘RICHLAND COUNTY STRONG’ YARD SIGNS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! Show your Richland County pride with a yard sign - only $10! Signs and stakes are available at the Chamber for pick up after order is placed. Order at richlandareachamber.com/store 4
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RIBBON CUTTINGS from October
Denim and Lace Relocation - Shelby
Kingwood Center Garden Gateway
OhioHealth Balgreen Remodel - Mansfield 5
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SPONSORSHIPS Small Business of the Year Awards - Sponsorships Recognizing Richland County’s small businesses! 2019 Attendance = 243
Promotion for Your Business Audience: Area business leaders, small business owners & managers, professionals, media, elected officials Advertising/Promotion via: Email blasts, social media posts, newsletter ads, Chamber website and event program
PREMIER SPONSORSHIP $750 (Limit of 6, 3 remaining)
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10 seats at the Award Luncheon ($250 value) Opportunity to be on stage to present awards Company name/logo (small) on registration form Company logo (small) on cover of program Half-page color ad in the event program Company logo on PowerPoint presentation Sponsor recognized in announcements Company logo & link on event web page Name & color logo shared on social media
REGIONAL LEADER SPONSORSHIP - $350 • • • • •
8 seats at the Award Luncheon ($200 value) Company logo (small) in the event program Company logo on the PowerPoint presentation Sponsor recognized in announcements Company name & link on event web page
INNOVATOR SPONSORSHIP - $200 • • • •
4 seats at the Award Luncheon (4100 value) Company name in the event program Company name on the PowerPoint presentation Company name on the event web page
ENTREPRENEUR SPONSORSHIP - $100 • •
2 seats at the Award Luncheon ($50 value) Company name in the event program
SPONSOR INFORMATION: Organization: ____________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Contact person: _____________________________ Email:________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________ Fax: ______________________________________ Circle One:
PREMIER/$750
REGIONAL LEADER/$350
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INNOVATOR/$200
ENTREPRENEUR/$100
Questions? Call 419-522-3211
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LUNCHEON
Small Business of the Year Awards - Luncheon, Dec. 4th Location to be determined Receiving line and networking – 11:30am Buffet Lunch – 11:45am Program from 12:15pm-1:30pm Kindly RSVP by November 20th The Board of Directors and Small Business of the Year Committee of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development request your attendance as we celebrate and honor all small businesses and name our 2020 Small Business of the Year Recipients. Online registration available at www.richlandareachamber.com event calendar or return to: lduckworth@richlandareachamber.com Richland Area Chamber 55 N. Mulberry St., Mans, OH 44902 419-522-3211(phone) 419-526-6853(fax) Reservations must be cancelled 2 business days in advance to avoid being charged for the event.
Name__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Organization____________________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Individual Tickets (Respond by November 20th): $25 x ______ individuals for a total of: $_________ or $200 for table of 8 Attendees Names: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____Please invoice me ______Payment enclosed Visa/Master Card/Discover #__________________________________________________________Exp. Date __________ Sec. Code____________
Supported by: (as of 11-3-20)
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2020 Nominees
113 ACE Hardware 3rd Gen Plumbing LLC Amerascrew Inc Appleseed Valley/Clearfork Veterinary Hospital Bankz Salon Bishop Insurance Services Blevins Fabrication Corp Boyd Eichinger Brafford Group at Merrill Lynch Buckeye Horizon Callahan Door & Window Carothers Pest Control LLC Chinatown Restaurant City Grille Clear Fork Family Denistry Commercial Cutting & Graphics LLC Crowe’s Shoes Dearman Moving & Storage Debt Recovery Solutions of Ohio Deluxe Catering & Events / Dan Lew Exchange Doc’s Dr. Jonathan Wilson DDS DRM Productions Inc E S Consulting Inc Elzy Milling and Trade Floral Garden Florist Gandert Door Company Inc Hales Sport Center Inc Hamilton Insurance Group Inc. Heartland Design Concepts Henry’s Key & Lock Shop Div of Billheimer Security LLC Lloyd Rebar Company Lybarger Insurance Agency Mid-Ohio Roofing Inc
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Milark Industries New Directions EAP & Counseling Center Northwest Regional Systems Paul’s Drive-In Penwell Turner Funeral Home Pivot Creative Rable Machine Inc Richland Sealcoating Company Inc SASCO Specialty Advertising Schmidt Security Pro Shaw & Ott Medical Skyline Chili Sluss Realty Company Smith True Value Hardware Snow Trails Spyder Signs Staker Dental Steve’s Dakota Grill Studio 19 Salon & Spa Sun Graphics Superior Cleaning & Recovery Terra Valley Excavating The Clean Company The Gated Dock The Hidden Acres Farm The Holden Agency The Phoenix Brewing Company The Seckel Group Architects Ltd AIA TresDen’s Jewelers Truck Sales & Service, Inc. Truck Sales & Service, Inc. Wallington & Bauer Warrior Drive-In & Pizza Weekley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Co Whitaker’s Natural Market Y-Not Cycling & Fitness
Non-Profit Finalists Altrusa of Mansfield, Inc. Back Room of Hope Bellville Neighborhood Outreach Center Friendly House Harmony House Homeless Services, Inc. Humane Society of Richland County Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio Lucas Community Center Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society Mid Ohio Guardianship Services, Inc. Mid-Ohio Youth Mentoring NAMI Richland County Ohio Genealogical Society Richland Academy of the Arts Richland Carrousel Park Inc Richland County Foundation Richland Pregnancy Services SCORE Shelby CIC The Domestic Violence Shelter Inc The New Store The Shelby Foundation Westbrook Country Club What Goes ‘Round Thrift Shoppe
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Learn the 4 Steps richlandhealth.org
or call Environmental Health, 419-774-4520
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November 2020 BWC News from CareWorks Comp “Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.� ~Mary Oliver, “Sometimes�
DEADLINE: Group Rating & Group Retrospective Enrollment for Upcoming July 1, 2021 Policy Year The enrollment deadline for the 7/1/2021 Policy Year is November 18, 2020 for Traditional Group Rating, and January 22, 2021 for Group Retrospective Rating. For more information contact Meridith Whitsel , CareWorks Comp Program Manager, at 614-745-4935 or Meridith.Whitsel@careworkscomp.com.
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Introducing Community Opportunity Build Your Free Business Profile Today! What is Community Opportunity? Simply put, Community Opportunity is a resource. It is a comprehensive website for students, job seekers, and area businesses alike to connect, network, and find/share employment opportunities within our community. The goal of Community Opportunity is to ensure that everyone in our community is aware of the jobs and careers available. Our local companies are in need of our local talent, who all too often do not realize the great opportunity right here in our own backyard.
Why Should I Participate? Community Opportunity is a free resource for you as a local business -- you will have access to local job seekers’ resumes, and you’ll also increase your organization’s visibility and community engagement at no cost to you. It’s a win-win!
How Do I Build My Profile? It’s easy! Follow the three simple steps below to get started. You’ll just need basic contact information, a company summary, plus a photo and/or video. Step 1: Visit www.communityopportunity.com. Click “Company Registration”. Step 2: Complete the Company Registration form. This includes contact information, company summary/profile information, and industry selection. Step 3: Click the green “Register” button. Once you’ve submitted your information, you’ll be able to edit the content, upload photo/video, and post job openings. All profiles are subject to approval. Once your profile is approved, you will be able to upload your logo, photos of your business, and more.
We’re happy to help! Once you’ve set up your profile -- or if you have any questions during the process, don’t hesitate to contact me. Clint Knight Director of Workforce Development Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Phone: 419-522-3211 Email: cknight@richlandareachamber.com
The Clear Fork Valley Chamber of Commerce
Saturday, November 28, 2020
Let’s Get More Shoppers In Your Store! Richland County Small Business Saturday Program You have probably heard of Small Business Saturday, the na�onal program heavily promoted by American Express that takes place the Saturday a�er Thanksgiving.
Supported by:
We expand on this great program by providing prizes to further incen�vize shopping local.
Small Business Saturday Program Details
Shoppers simply visit registered businesses, scan a QR code with their phone, and enter their contact info! The Chamber will provide you a yer to hang that gives easy instruc�ons to your customers that includes the QR code. As always, shoppers will not be required to make a purchase. There will be a maximum of 6 entries total per shopper (one entry per business). There is no cost for your business to par�cipate, but please provide a prize worth $25 or more which can be an item(s) or a gi� card. The Chamber will contact the winner, and they will pick up the prize at your business.
There will also be ve(5) $100 grand prizes donated by the Chamber and other sponsors.
These prizes can be won by customers pos�ng seles on social media on Small Business Saturday at businesses registered for this program. The Chamber will no�fy the winners of the grand prizes and distribute them. Again, the Chamber will provide you a yer to hang that gives easy instruc�ons to your customers. Remember, when customers par�cipate, your business will receive addi�onal exposure on social media!
The Chamber will promote the program heavily using local media, social media & Chamber communica�ons ‐ don’t miss out! You do not need to accept American Express and Chamber membership is not required to par�cipate.
2020 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY PROGRAM REGISTRATION
PLEASE REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 6TH ! Businesses must be a locally owned franchise or independently owned retail business to par�cipate. Want to support the program but you aren’t a retail‐type store? Contact the Chamber for sponsorship informa�on!
Please register your business online through the event calendar at www.richlandareachamber.com or return this form to the Richland Area Chamber. Contact: ________________________________________________________ Does your business have a facebook page? yes/no Email: ________________________________________________________ Website: _______________________________________________________ THIS INFORMATION WILL APPEAR ON ADVERTISING ‐ please use business phone and address (do not include personal informa�on)
Business Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: _______________________________Address: ____________________________________________________________________________
□ Yes, I agree to be a par�cipant in this program, which means I will offer a single prize (worth $25 or more).
Signature ___________________________________________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Return to: Richland Area Chamber, 55 N. Mulberry St, Manseld, OH 44902 fax: 419‐526‐6853 email: afanello@richlandareachamber.com Ques�ons? Call the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development at 419‐522‐3211
THANK YOU TO OUR CATALYTIC LEADER INVESTORS
ADENA CORPORATION • NANOGATE NORTH AMERICA LLC & JAY INDUSTRIES • MEDICAL MUTUAL • MILLIRON AUTO PARTS FIRSTENERGY CORP • HAMILTON INSURANCE GROUP, INC • HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK • NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY