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The Weekly Newsletter of The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, October 18, 2019
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This Week's Featured Video
The Hard Work of being Lazy
Do you have a hard time taking time for yourself? Do you consider relaxation to be laziness? According to this week's video from
The School of Life
, "From the outside, it might look as though we're being lazy. But we're in fact doing the hard work of processing our emotions, in a way that can be hugely helpful to our mental well-being and, in its way, remarkably difficult."
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2019 Annual Award Recipients
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Over 300 Chamber members and their employees, families and guests were on hand Wednesday night at St. Florian Event Center for the 111th Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting. "Anything On Wheels" was the theme with many businesses providing vehicles both inside and out to add to the decor and atmosphere.
A big thank you to Team Automotive, Sunset Motors, Ohio Valley Honda, Howard Bowers Contracting, Jefferson Security Services, Checker Transportation, Ambulance Service, Inc., The Public Library of Steubenville & Jefferson County, Water Transport, Wintersville Fire & Rescue, Historic Fort Steuben, Doughty & Bauman Development, Paul Brandt and Professional Tire & Allignment. And congratulations to all nominees as well as the 2019 award winners below.
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From left, John & Mary Decker of Valley Wine Cellar, Lou DiGregory of DiGregory's Greenhouse & Garden Center, Trudy Wilson from the Ohio Valley Health Center, Nicole Adamski from The Inn & Suites At Franciscan Square, Kate Sedgmer from the United Way of Jefferson County and Mike Petrella from Ohio Valley Natural Relief.
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Modern Marketing 101:
5 Actionable Social Media Marketing Tips
for Gig Workers
Do you consider yourself a gig worker, meaning your job requires you to jump from gig to gig? If so, how can you best harness social media to acquire more clients in the future?
Forbes
offers up
some helpful and actionable ideas.
From last week:
Social media platforms come and go every day, but the five platforms featured in
this article from
Entrepreneur
are worth your attention as an entrepreneur and businessperson.
f you missed or want to re-read any of our previous Modern Marketing 101 installments, click
here
. We encourage you to print, save, share, and add these articles and resources to your business or organization's social media marketing manual.
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Don't Miss An Important Educational Brownbag Lunch
The Chamber will host a special
"Preparing For The Holidays" Brownbag Lunch
at the Chamber offices on Thursday, October 24th, from noon to 1:30 p.m. No need to "brownbag it" this month. Lunch will be provided and there's no charge to attend. Learn how to stay on top of your holiday marketing plans regardless of your business size or type. We'll cover social media marketing, customer service, Chamber promotional tools, and how to prepare your store, staff, and website for the best holiday season you've ever had. You'll leave with simple and effective checklists and information. Perfect for store and restaurant owners, managers, employees, and any business that wants to have a successful holiday shopping season. Seating is limited and RSVPs are required. Email Janet McLaughlin at
janet@jeffersoncountychamber.com
to let her know you'll be attending.
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Don't Miss November's
Coffee & Connections
Date:
Wednesday, November 13th, 2019
Time:
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
286 Luray Drive, Wintersville
Admission:
$15 per person.
Please call Cassie at the Chamber for reservations at 740.282.6226 or email
here
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Come see firsthand why Coffee & Connections, the monthly networking event sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, is so popular.
After a delicious hot breakfast, each attendee gets the opportunity to give a brief "commercial" about their business or organization and distribute business cards, brochures, coupons, or other promotional items. "Member Orientation" will immediately follow at 9:15 a.m. New and old members welcome.
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7th Annual "Taste of the Season"
Business After Hours
Date:
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
Time:
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place:
Valley Hospice Central Administrative Offices, 10686 State
Route 150, Rayland, OH
Admission:
A canned food item or $12 per person, both of which will benefit the Cancer Dietary Initiative Food Pantry.
Please RSVP by calling the Chamber offices at 740.282.6226 or by emailing Cassie Balvin at cbalvin@jeffersoncountychamber.com.
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Herald-Star Speaker Series Continues
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Convicted of selling crack cocaine, Matthew Charles served 21 years of a 35-year sentence before his early release from prison in 2016. He was sent back to prison in May 2018 when it was ruled that the court had made an error in his release.
On January 3rd of this year, he finally received his freedom after the First Step Act, which included a provision that reduced sentences for crack cocaine-related offenses, became the law of the land.
One of the first people to be released under the law, Charles now looks for ways to serve the poor and is an advocate on behalf of those who are still in prison.
Hear Mr. Charles' story firsthand as the Herald-Star speaker series presents him as the featured speaker on Wednesday, October 23rd, at 7:30 p.m. in the Steubenville High School auditorium.
Reserved seat tickets for the presentation cost $20 in advance. Preferred seat tickets cost $40. Preferred seat tickets include special seating and the opportunity to be among the first people to meet Charles after the presentation.Tickets are also available at the
Herald-Star
office, 401 Herald Square, Steubenville, or by phone at 740.283.4711 during regular business hours.
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Member Morsels
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo.
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Le Chateau Pier Hosts A Long List of Upcoming Events
The Todd Fathers' Brunch:
Every first and third Sunday from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. All you can eat and free drink refills. Adults: $15, Children 4-10, $10. Kids 3 and under, free.
Lil' Monsters Halloween Party
: Sunday, October 27th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Teens and adults, $8. Kids 12 and under, free. Corn dogs, sliders, punch, coffee and more. Come out for a beautiful fall day of games, activities and costume contests.
Thanksgiving Buffet
: Thursday, November 28th. Adults, $25, Children 8 and under, $15. Enjoy amazing traditional favorites in addition to quiches, ham, pies, baked corn and more. Make your reservations now for three seating times.
Le Chateau Pier
also asks for your support on Election Day and a "yes" vote for liquor sales to help them continue with their expanded events and services. Visit
www.lechateaupier.com
or call 740.317.7255
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Did you know the Chamber holds monthly meetings for its members on two very important topics for our community--oil & gas and workforce training & education?
These two new committees are looking for passionate, hard working members. Meetings are free and are held in the conference room at the Chamber offices, 630 Market Street in Steubenville. If you are planning to attend, please park and enter in the rear of the building.
Oil & Gas Committee
- Second Thursday of each month - 3 p.m. Next meeting, November 14th.
Workforce Training & Education Committee
- Third Monday of each month - 1 p.m. Next meeting, October 21st
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A Night of Country Music!
On Saturday, October 19th, the
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR)
will host a night of country music at the Masonic Temple, located at 227 N. 4th St. in Steubenville, featuring the Jim Lovejoy Band and Honky Tonk Sweethearts.
Tickets are $5 a person of which $1 of every ticket sold goes to the Dyslexia Center here in Steubenville at the Masonic Temple. There will be refreshments in the large dining room downstairs.
The Honky Tonk Sweethearts will open the show at 6:30 p.m. The Jim Lovejoy Band will take the stage at 7 p.m.
For more information, please call Tim Walters at 740.632.8693 or Wayne Fulmer at 740.632.2866.
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On the Menu: Planned Giving
On Thursday, November 7th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., join the
Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley
for the third installment of our lunch-and-learn workshop series, covering topics to strengthen Ohio Valley nonprofits. This session will explore Planned Giving and is presented by expert Charles "Chick" O'Data.
Cost is $20, which includes lunch and materials.
Reservation and non-refundable payment, made by cash or check, is required by Thursday, October 31st.
This event will be held at The Highlands Event Center, 355 Wharton Circle, Suite 235, in Wheeling. For more information, please call Brenda at 304.242.3144 or email
brenda@cfov.org
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On Saturday, October 26th,
The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Company
will present two Halloween-themed shows of classic American short stories performed in the style of an old time radio drama, with live sound effects and music.
The first will be an adaptation of Washington Irving's 1820 short story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The show begins at 1 p.m. at the Main Library of the
Public Library of Steubenville & Jefferson County
, located at 407 South 4th St. in Steubenville. This event is free and open to the public and no reservations are required.
Seating is first-come, first-served.
The second will be that evening at 7 p.m. at the
Weirton Area Museum & Cultural Center
, located at 3149 Main Street in Weirton, as part of their all-day "Halloween at the Museum" event. The theme of this production is "Nevermore" and will feature adaptations of classic Edgar Allan Poe stories and poems, including "The PIt and the Pendulum" and "The Raven." Tickets are $7 for general audiences and $5 for seniors, students, and military members. No reservations are required. For more information, please check out The Ohio Valley Cloak & Dagger Facebook page
here
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Feature your business or organization's news or events in "Member Morsels" by completing a quick online form. Click below.
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Around the State. Around the Country.
Up-to-Date Information from the Ohio and United States Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Supports Multiple Workforce Development Bills
Over the last two weeks, the Ohio Chamber has lent their support to many workforce development bills in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. The issue of workforce development remains one of the top concerns for Ohio businesses and clearly, the legislature is attempting to address these concerns through the number of programs proposed within these bills.
The first bill to look at is House Bill 2; legislation that would create the TechCred Program. As our letter of support states, HB 2 will assist employers with filling existing workforce vacancies within their own company, as well as “upskill” their current employees. The program is already up and running, but HB 2 will codify the process and provide more guidelines as to how the program will be administered.
Read the article in it
s entirety by clicking
here
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Trade with Canada and Mexico Supports 750,400 Jobs in Florida
Congress is gearing up for a vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – a trade decision that will impact Florida’s economy and affect the state’s manufacturers and farmers.
On a national scale, Canada and Mexico are by far the two largest U.S. export markets. In 2018, trade with the two countries reached nearly $1.4 trillion. Currently, trade with our North American neighbors supports 12 million American jobs across the country.
But for Florida, the stakes are especially high – in fact, 13.6% of Florida’s GDP depends on trade, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Additionally, trade with Canada and Mexico supports 750,400 jobs in Florida.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking
here
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The Library Link
Great Books About Business With Just A Click
Your link to success begins at the library. Each week in "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week:
The Ride of a Lifetime
by Robert Iger
The CEO of Disney, one of Time's most influential people of 2019, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life. Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Competition was more intense than ever and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company's history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger—think global—and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets. Twelve years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox among its properties.
View this book by clicking
here
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Today in History
- October 18, 1867 -
From History.com:
On October 18, 1867, the U.S. formally takes possession of Alaska after purchasing the territory from Russia for $7.2 million, or less than two cents an acre. The Alaska purchase comprised 586,412 square miles, about twice the size of Texas, and was championed by William Henry Seward, the enthusiastically expansionist secretary of state under President Andrew Johnson.
Russia wanted to sell its Alaska territory, which was remote, sparsely populated and difficult to defend, to the U.S. rather than risk losing it in battle with a rival such as Great Britain. Negotiations between Seward (1801-1872) and the Russian minister to the U.S., Eduard de Stoeckl, began in March 1867. However, the American public believed the land to be barren and worthless and dubbed the purchase “Seward’s Folly” and “Andrew Johnson’s Polar Bear Garden,” among other derogatory names. Some animosity toward the project may have been a byproduct of President Johnson’s own unpopularity. As the 17th U.S. president, Johnson battled with Radical Republicans in Congress over Reconstruction policies following the Civil War. He was impeached in 1868 and later acquitted by a single vote. Nevertheless, Congress eventually ratified the Alaska deal.
Public opinion of the purchase turned more favorable when gold was discovered in a tributary of Alaska’s Klondike River in 1896, sparking a gold rush. Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959, and is now recognized for its vast natural resources. Today, 25 percent of America’s oil and over 50 percent of its seafood come from Alaska. It is also the largest state in area, about one-fifth the size of the lower 48 states combined, though it remains sparsely populated. The name Alaska is derived from the Aleut word alyeska, which means “great land.” Alaska has two official state holidays to commemorate its origins: Seward’s Day, observed the last Monday in March, celebrates the March 30, 1867, signing of the land treaty between the U.S. and Russia, and Alaska Day, observed every October 18, marks the anniversary of the formal land transfer.
For more events that took place on
October 18th, please click
here
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- $9,000,000,000 -
The total at which Halloween retail spending was estimated in 2018. It was a little less than 2017's record of $9.1 billion.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
These non-profit organizations are here to help you stay up-to-date on the oil and gas industry
in Jefferson County:
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Get The Information You Need - The Chamber Staff Is Here To Help
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Janet McLaughlin
Investor Relations Coordinator
Janet will assist you with utilizing your membership benefits, answering questions about member programming or how to promote your business through the Chamber.
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Tricia Maple-Damewood
President
Contact Tricia with suggestions, input or feedback on member programming, how to get involved on a committee or special project or with questions or information about anything related to the Chamber.
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Cassie Balvin
Administrative & Accounting Assistant
Cassie will assist you with event registrations, updating your membership information, questions about your dues or event invoices and any other Chamber programming questions you may have.
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Contact Us
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
630 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: 740.282.6226
Fax: 740.282.6285
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