Chamber NOW
October 13, 2017
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October Business After Hours
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IN THE NEWS
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Chamber Board
Seeking Board Nominations
The Nominating Committee of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Board of Directors. Any representative from a Chamber member business in good standing is eligible for nomination. Directors serve three-year terms, the next term commencing in January 2018. Former directors are eligible to serve on the board one year after the conclusion of their previous term.
Nominate a Representative
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Nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee no later than
Wednesday, October 25
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SECRETARY RICK PERRY
Tours Portsmouth Site D&D Projects
During his visit, Secretary Perry emphasized the importance of continuing the site's D&D project expeditiously and safely. He noted the site's role in making the U.S. essential to the world's energy needs and security, and expressed appreciation for its generations of dedicated workers.
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson and Brad Wenstrup of Ohio accompanied Secretary Perry on the tour and met with plant officials and workers.
"I was proud to show Secretary Perry the top-notch infrastructure and highly-skilled workforce at Piketon's biggest employer, the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant," Portman said. "For decades, the workers here provided our military and our energy sector with critical natural resources, including enriched uranium for our country's nuclear defense system. It now employs nearly 2,000 Ohioans through the cleanup effort, which, when finished, will provide the infrastructure and resources to employ thousands more."
"Secretary Perry's visit with the Ohio congressional delegation is evidence of the administration's commitment to ensuring cleanup of the Portsmouth site." Roberts said.
The tour group, which included
Acting EM Assistant Secretary Jim Owendoff, visited the X-326 process building. Workers have removed most process gas equipment from that facility - the first of three process buildings to undergo deactivation to prepare for demolition.
The group observed work in the X-333 process building, where EM and cleanup contractor Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth are preparing to remove large equipment. They discussed how some high-tech equipment and techniques will help dismantle and analyze equipment for contamination to determine appropriate disposition.
"We appreciate the Secretary's positive statements after seeing the tremendous progress our workforce has made at the Portsmouth Site," said Joel Bradburne, Portsmouth Site Lead for PPPO.
EM Update | Vol. 9, Issue 19 | Oct. 10, 2017
- Contributors: Jason Lovins, Brad Mitzelfelt
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| Left to right: U.S. Sen. Rob Portman, contractor Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth's Connie Martin, Secretary Rick Perry, EM Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office Manager Robert Edwards, Fluor-BWXT's Bob Leonard, and Acting EM Assistant Secretary Jim Owendoff walk through the half-mile-long X-333 Process Building, which is currently being deactivated in preparation for demolition. |
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Connie Martin (left) and Chris Ashley (center) of Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth, the cleanup contractor for EM's Portsmouth Site in southern Ohio, explain to U.S. Sen. Portman and Secretary Rick Perry the capabilities of a remote-controlled robotic arm for dismantling large-scale equipment in the X-333 uranium enrichment process building.
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Nuclear Care Partners Celebrates former
Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Workers
with Honorary Event
Nuclear Care Partners is hosting a National Day of Remembrance Celebration to honor former Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion plant and atomic workers for the work they did to bolster the country's nuclear defense and keep Americans safe.
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Come meet the team and learn more about
our no-cost business services!
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Shawnee State University
University Center, Room: 215
We are excited to announce the official opening
of the Pike County
Minority Business Assistance Center (MBAC)
to better service Ohio's Appalachia region.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Bristol Village Fair
October 13 - 14
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SENIOR CITIZENS RENEWAL LEVY
Chicken Noodle Fundraiser
Saturday, October 14
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COMEDY SHOW
Thursday, October 19
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PIKE COUNTY
SOLID WASTE DISTRICT
Appliance & Electronics Clean-Up
10/10/17 - 10/20/17
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American Red Cross
PAR-TEE for the Red Cross
Friday, October 20
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MILES FOR MEALS
Fangtastic 5K
Saturday, October 21
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ADENA ANNUAL
SILENT AUCTION
Friday, November 3
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American Red Cross
CHILI COOK-OFF
Saturday, November 11
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Jingle Bell Weekend
November 17 - 19, 2017
Waverly, Ohio
Events include:
Quilt Show
Beef and Noodle Dinner
Holiday 5K Run
Holdiay Craft Show
Queen tours
Various Shops Open
Pike Heritage Museum displays and Music
Wine Tasting and Art Show
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Queen's Luncheon
Luminary Parade
Meet Santa and Friends
Lantern Tours
plus lots more...
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Sports
- Health & Well-Being
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PROACTIVE IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC
Offering Everyday Low Prices
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LOCAL MEDICARE
PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED
Pike County - October 30
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Want to find out more information about
how the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period can work for you?
Want to stay informed and healthy and save money? If so, then mark your
calendar for Medicare informational presentations and counseling events
that will be available this Fall in your county.
These free events are made possible by the Ohio Department of
Insurance's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP),
which travels the state each fall to help Ohioans, family members and caregivers understand the different Medicare coverage options and available financial assistance. Medicare's Annual Coordinated Election Period starts October 15th and ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate their current coverage and make the determination on whether they should switch to a plan that will better support their needs. Those on Medicare are strongly encouraged to attend a session, which will provide helpful information and assistance.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) can also help you throughout the year to answer any questions you might have concerning your Medicare coverage, specifically with help surrounding the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Low Income Subsidy "Extra Help" Program and the Medicare Savings Program (assistance with Part B premium). If you would like to learn more about these programs and whether or not you are eligible to receive discounts on your prescription drugs, please call our office at 1-800-582-7277 and ask for extension 250.
Local Medicare presentations are scheduled for:
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LOOKING FOR HELPING HANDS
Feeding the Community
Accepting Donations at the YMCA
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Hope for the Hungry
Key Cards Available NOW
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HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
Can you volunteer a minimum of three hours a month at the Pike County Outreach Council food pantry?
The Outreach Council is looking for dedicated people to do intake or distribute food at the pantry located at 107 W. Second St. in downtown Waverly. The pantry is open Monday -Friday 9-3; Thursday evening 6-8; and Saturday 10-1. Call Autumn at 740-941-4348 if you can assist in this important ministry.
We operate the only food pantry in Pike County. Households may come to the pantry every 7 days. We offer a variety of food for Pike Countians at our choice pantry. We need you to either greet the customers and do the intake paperwork or assist our customers as they choose products from 15 or more categories.
We provided 308,259 meals in 2016.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Help us provide food for seniors who are surviving on Social Security and very little food stamps.
Help us feed your disabled friends and neighbors.
Help us feed families with young children and hungry teenagers.
Call Autumn today! 740-941-4348
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
is in Search of Heroes
Volunteer TODAY
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FREE
Women's Health Screenings
December 6
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS
FREE
Smoke Alarm Installation
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Company Offers & Grant Programs
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Get a Front Row Seat to Democracy in Action
It takes an army of over 35,000 people to ensure things run smoothly on Election Day and we're calling on you to enlist.
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted's office is working with business leaders like you to get the word out about how anyone can become a poll worker, and in doing so, secure themselves a front seat to democracy in action.
In addition to serving their community, those who sign up will also be compensated for their time. They will earn around $100 for their service on Election Day and will also be paid for attending a training session. This could be used as extra spending money or even donated to a charity of their choosing.
It is important that elections in Ohio run smoothly and we hope you will consider making a day for democracy by partnering with Secretary Husted's office to get the word out to your employees about this important opportunity to serve the community, state and country.
For more information on making your business a partner, or to sign up to be a poll worker, visit www.DayforDemocracy.com.
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For questions contact:
Karine Aswad
Marketing & Outreach Manager
Office of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted
180 E. Broad St., 16th Fl. | Columbus, OH 43215
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Community Rewards Programs
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ABANDONED GAS STATION CLEANUP
Grant Applications Now Open
The Cleanup and Remediation track of the Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Funding totaling $4 million per fiscal year will be available for these grants. Applicants must have a minimum score of 50 points to be eligible for funding consideration.
Applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 will be accepted until April 30, 2018. Applications received after this date may be funded in SFY 2019.
Property Assessment and Fast Track grants are awarded on an on-going basis with no annual cap on funding, if the project meets minimum eligibility requirements.
The application and scoring matrix can be found on Ohio Development Services Agency's Abandoned Gas Station Program webpage. A list of projects funded since the program's inception is located here.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact April Stevens at (614) 466-4007 or [email protected].
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PROBLEM GAMBLING
Thursday, October 26
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
Thursday, October 26
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
Wednesday, November 8
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STRENGTHS FINDER 2.0
Leadership Academy Course
Thursday, November 2
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Employment Opportunities
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Hot Head Burritos & SubWay
NOW HIRING
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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