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July 22, 2016
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IN THE NEWS
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Annual Meeting & Ag Tours
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SECRETARY HUSTED RELEASES
NEW BUSINESS FILING FIGURES FOR JUNE 2016
COLUMBUS - Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced 8,480 new entities filed to do business in Ohio during June 2016. This is an increase over June 2015 when 8,151 entities were formed.
Each month of 2016 has surpassed previous records set in 2015. This month's report reveals that over 4,300 more entities have filed so far in 2016 than at the same point in 2015. Between 2010 and 2015, Ohio saw a 21.8 percent increase in new business filings.
Secretary Husted launched Ohio Business Central in 2013 allowing new businesses to be formed online in Ohio. Today, all Ohio-based businesses can be formed online and more than half of all businesses are started via the Secretary of State's website.
One of Secretary Husted's top goals is to use technology in ways that cut costs while improving customer service. These efforts allowed him to reduce the cost of starting a new business in Ohio by 21 percent in 2015. Since the reduction ten months ago, entrepreneurs have saved an estimated $1.7 million. Now just $99, Ohio is the least expensive state in the region to start and maintain a business.
Though the most visible role of the Secretary of State is that of chief elections officer, the office is also the first stop for individuals or companies who want to file and start a business in Ohio. While recognizing these numbers can't provide a complete picture of Ohio's jobs climate, they are an important indicator of economic activity that Secretary Husted hopes will add to the ongoing discussion of how to improve the state's overall climate for business.
NOTE: New business filings are classified as forms filed with the Ohio Secretary of State that declare the formation of a business entity, including for-profit, non-profit and professional corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability partnerships. Filing as a business in Ohio does not guarantee the company will begin operations, be profitable or create jobs.
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PORTS Community Commitment DASHBOARD
Attached is the latest update of
the
quarterly
D
ashboard which summarizes some of the community outreach efforts of Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth, the US Dept. of Energy and the other companies at the DOE Portsmouth Site in Piketon.
The Community Commitment Plan
is maintained
to support
the
surrounding communities. Since
the
last update in April, the D&D Project has procured an additional $10M + on goods and services from local suppliers. Additionally, the Fluor-BWXT Business Opportunity Fund has invested $272k this year in area job creat
ion
and job retention grants. In May, Fluor-BWXT welcomed 35 area college students from across all disciplines as they began a 12-week, paid internship program. This is the fifth year for the program with many of the students returning from the previous year. In June,
twelve
deserving local high-school graduates
were presented
with scholarsh
ips toward studies in STEM related college fields.
Also
In June
,
PORTS site workers helped plan and collect money for the Pike County Relay for Life. Since 2014 more than $15,000 has been raised to help fight cancer.
The Dashboard is published quarterly throughou
t the year.
Please contact
[email protected]
for
information on the programs.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Help your bottom line
Top strategies for reducing health care costs
real strategies for real health cost savings
Increase wellness. Improve your bottom line. It sounds so simple. Until you start building your wellness plan. What are the key areas to focus? What has the biggest impact? Register for this webinar and learn how wellness can be the strategic weapon you need to decrease employee health care costs.
Quick webinars. Long-lasting results.
Date:
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Time:
2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT / noon MT / 11 a.m. PT)
Length:
30 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
Cost:
FREE
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Want to decrease your health care costs? Watch this webinar to learn top strategies that can save money and increase employee health. We'll cover:
- From education to transparency tools - which resources are most influential
- Knowing where to get care and why that saves money
- The real cost of stress and physical activity
- How smoking may be burning your budget
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Painting with Pike Pet Pals
Friday, August 12
Pike Pet Pals will have a fundraising painting class, Painting with PPP, on Friday, August 12 at 6 PM to 8 PM. It will take place at Bethesda Church located at 4894 Denver Road in Waverly. The cost is $35 per person and everyone will leave with their own painting of a dog. Space is limited but spots reserved at the Hello Shop in Waverly, Ohio on 300 East North Street in Waverly. Payment is needed to reserve your spot. Pike Pet Pals will receive all profits from this event, and the funds will be used to replace damaged kennel panels at the dog pound.
This is the picture that will be painted:
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2016 HEROES CELEBRATION
Thursday, August 18
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Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
5K Fundraiser Race
Saturday, August 20
WAVERLY
, Ohio - The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is holding its annual Velma Engle Memorial Read for the GOLD fundraiser event on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The 5K Run and 3K Walk will be held rain or shine in Bristol Village, beginning at the Activity Center, located at 625 5th Street, Waverly. Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $10 if registered on or before August 13th, $15 if registered after August 13th. All proceeds will benefit our capital campaign "The Next Chapter".
Participants will receive a t-shirt commemorating the event. Race registration sheets may be picked up at the Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and Western library branches and at the Bristol Village Activity Center. You may also register the day of the race. Everyone is encouraged to participate by entering, or by coming down and cheering on those who will be competing!
The course is flat and shady through beautiful Bristol Village. Participants compete on a combination asphalt and concrete course.
The mission of the library is to Educate. Inspire. Enjoy. This race is a fun way to raise funds to continue our endeavor of promoting literacy within our community. You can help support our library by registering for our race.
For more information about the fundraiser or any other library service, contact the library at 947-4921.
Jennifer Wright
Extension Services Coordinator
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
(740) 947-4921
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Lil' Kickers
Do you enjoy playing soccer? If so, let the Pike County YMCA help you spend quality time
with your toddler while practicing soccer, developing social skills, and having fun
together. Our Lil' kickers program will give you and your child an opportunity to
participate in developmental drills designed specifically for toddlers. This program will
provide a great introduction to soccer, just in time for the start of the Fall Soccer Season!
· Boys & Girls ages 2-3 (as of Aug.1, 2016):
10:00-10:30am
· Boys & Girls ages 4-6 (as of Aug.1, 2016):
10:30-11:00am
· Registration Fees:
Members = $15
Guests $25
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2-6 year olds participating in our "Lil' Kickers"
program will receive a 50% discount on
their Fall Soccer registration
WHEN:
July 30th - August 21st
DATES:
Saturday
July 30th
August 6th
August 13th
August 20th
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Fall Soccer
The Pike County YMCA's Fall Soccer League provides children with an opportunity to
develop their individual skills while learning about the importance of teamwork! We offer
leagues for children ages 2- 13 to play the game of soccer the way it was meant to be
played, with emphasis placed on skill development, hard work, personal growth, and
teamwork. Parents, family members and friends are encouraged to get in on the action by
volunteering as a coaches, assistant coaches, and referees!
· For children ages 2-13
· Registration Period: July 5th - August 14
· Registration Fees:
Members = $25
Non-Members = $50
(families registering more than 2 children will have one registration fee waived)
Late Registration Penalty
(received after August 14): + $20
WHEN:
September 3rd- October 22nd
TIME: Saturday Morning's beginning at 9am
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Company Offers
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Community Rewards Program
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Community Rewards Program
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Training Opportunities
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Couch to 5K training started Monday, July 11 and will continue until the 4th Annual FBP 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday, September 21.
Everyone is encouraged to participate! We will meet outside of the Bristol Village Activity Center on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:45p.m. and 6:00p.m. The training will begin promptly at 6:00 and will last about an hour. The training will be gradual enough for beginners and will increase in intensity as the season progresses. Whether you're interested in working up to running the race, or just walking it...this training is for you.
Sign-ups for the run will begin in early August. All proceeds for the run will be donated to charities in Pike, Ross, Jackson and Scioto County.
For more information please contact Deneen Revel at 740-648-7071.
*If the weather is bad we'll move the training into the activity center.
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Friday, July 29
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Volunteer Coaches Needed for
Falls Management Program
Do you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling? Would you like to help people manage their concerns about falls and increase their physical activity? The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is looking for community coaches to assist with facilitating its falls management program entitled "Matter of Balance." Volunteer coaches will continue to support the classes in their individual communities after they complete training through the AAA7. An upcoming coaches training will be held in Hillsboro (Highland County) for those interested in serving as a volunteer coach in their community. Currently, the AAA7 is recruiting coaches for Matter of Balance in all ten of the counties they serve which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
Matter of Balance emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Participants in the class learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and exercise to increase strength.
Coaches for Matter of Balance help participants become more confident about managing falls and help participants identify ways to reduce falls. In addition, coaches lead exercise to help participants increase their strength and balance. Coaches should have good communication and interpersonal skills; exhibit enthusiasm, dependability and a willingness to lead small groups of older adults; and have the ability to lead low to moderate level exercise. Once trained, coaches can schedule their classes for twice a week for four weeks or once a week for eight weeks. Classes are two hours long each.
The upcoming Volunteer Coach training will take place in Hillsboro, Ohio, at Heartland of Hillsboro, located at 1114 Northview Drive. The training will be held on Thursday, August 11th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Attendees will be provided with assistance in organizing classes and materials for support.
Anyone interested in A Matter of Balance either as a participant or volunteer workshop leader, should contact the local Area Agency on Aging District 7 at 1-800-582-7277 and ask for either Breanna Williams (extension 247) or Carla Cox (extension 284). Pre-registration is required.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 is a non-profit corporation that helps coordinate programs to help older adults and those with disabilities live safely and independently at home or in their community through long-term care home and community-based options.
The AAA7's Aging and Disability Resource Center is available to help provide assistance and answers to any questions the community may have regarding long-term care options and resources. The community can call Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm to speak directly to a nurse or social worker who will help answer any questions the caller may have.
Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director
Area Agency on Aging District 7
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Employment Opportunities
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Employment Opportunity
Are you looking for a part-time job with opportunities for growth? Join our American Savings Bank family! There is an opening for a part-time teller in our Waverly Branch. Responsibilities include banking and customer service, providing a friendly and welcoming environment for our customers. 1-2 years of experience in these fields is preferred as well as a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
Apply online at
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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