From the President's Desk ...
Where did January go? It is hard to believe that we are off and running into February already!.
The Chamber rang in the New Year with our first, First Friday Luncheon with State Representative Craig Reidel as our keynote speaker. We had 50 people in attendance to hear about his first year and his newly proposed resolutions. Thank you Craig! Be sure to sign up for our February speaker with Mayor Mike McCann of the City of Defiance. We look forward to hearing Mayor McCann give updates on what is happening in our great City!
Business after Hours sponsored by
Barb Malhoit & Associates, Ameriprise Financial Services
was held at
Kissner’s Restaurant
. What a great evening of networking and food! Be sure to mark your calendar for our February Business After Hours to be held at
Defiance College
on February 15
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in Serrick Hall, Hubbard Room from 5 – 7 p.m.
As you continue reading this newsletter you will find information about several upcoming events being offered by YOUR Chamber.
This year the Chamber is offering a new training
Dimensions of Professional Selling
powered by Carew International. This training will be led by Defiance’s very own Rachael Bowling. Many of our local businesses have sent employees out of town for this training, so we are excited to be able to offer this opportunity right here at home, offering substantial savings.
Another highly anticipated upcoming event is the popular
iHeartMedia Home & Garden Show which takes place March 9th & 10th.
Each year the Chamber collaborates with iHeartMedia to work the Gate and the Wine Garden. This show has had great success over the last four years and is a great opportunity to have 4000-6000 potential customers.
For booth information contact iheartMedia at 419.782.4981.
We are looking forward to another great month. Don't hesitate to contact the Chamber if we can be of assistance!
Sincerely,
Darrell Handy
President/CEO
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DACC Mission
To promote our business community by gathering and disseminating information, keeping advised
of all relevant government issues, advocating for members' interests, and serving as a catalyst for growth and prosperity.
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HR Roundtable WEBINAR
Recruitment & Retention
"Creating Your Secret Sauce"
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When:
Wednesday, February 21st
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Where
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Log in your to the WEBINAR from your office, phone, home ... wherever you have internet access!
Cost
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FREE! To DACC Members!!
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About this program:
Low unemployment rates. Numerous job openings. Industry growth in the area. It’s an employee’s market, and you are charged with filling the positions and keeping employee’s in them.
What is your company’s strategy for this critical need? What is your “secret sauce” that will attract and retain employees to you, rather than your competitor?
Join us for this idea sharing presentation, where we will discuss assembling the ingredients (Recruitment), creating a strong base (Strong Workforce), and cooking the secret sauce slowly (Retention). These ideas will set you apart from your competitors, no matter the position, no matter the industry.
Participants will leave with a hearty recipe of ways to attract employees, and ways to keep them.
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DIMENSIONS OF PROFESSIONAL SALES --
RIGHT HERE AT HOME
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We'll improve your sales team's performance.
Period.
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Dimensions of Professional Selling (DPS) is the one sales training event that delivers results: dramatic and lasting improvement for individual and sales team performance; improved profitability for your bottom line.
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March 21-22, 2018
The Second Story 210 Clinton Street
Defiance OH 43512
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Rachael Bowling, Partner
Carew International
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Membership Benefit
Healthcare Option for Small Businesses
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At the Chamber, our job is to create an environment that supports your business and provides resources that enable you to operate your business more effectively.
We know that access to affordable health insurance is important to you. While changes due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have expanded access to coverage, the ACA has also increased costs and limited choices - especially for the region's smallest businesses.
Visit our website to explore Healthcare Options available to our Membership.
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Upcoming Events -
Get your Reservations in TODAY!
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First Friday Luncheon is February 2nd,
when
Mike McCann, Mayor, City of Defiance
will be our Keynote Speaker.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Reservations required by end of business, February 1st!
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Defiance Chamber donates Electronic Flag to the NEW Defiance High School Gymnasium!
WE are PROUD to be a part of this FANTASTIC addition to our Defiance Community!
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Welcome to our Newest Members
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So Very, LLC,
West Unity
Aqua Force Cleaning Services, Montpelier
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Elwood Staffing Services, Bryan
Clarks Automotive
Restyling, Defiance
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- American Family Insurance
- Bavarian Catering, Ltd.
- BIGGBY Coffee
- Carpet Wholesales, Ltd.
- City Beverage Company
- Coca-Cola Refreshments
- Costco Wholesale Marketing
- Defiance Area Foundation
- Ensign's Pub
- First Federal Bank
- First Insurance Group
- Fort Defiance Humane Society
- Hughes Financial Services, LLC
- Jersey's Gameday Grill
- Johns Manville Corp
- Ken's Furniture, Inc.
- Leever Glass Sales, Inc.
- Logan Industrial Solutions Ltd.
- Marco's Pizza
- Martin Diesel, Inc
- Maumee Valley Title Agency
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- Dr. Daniel Meffley
- Memmer's Water Tech, Inc.
- Mercy Defiance Clinic
- Mercy Defiance Hospital
- Messerman Machine
- Mike McCann- City of Defiance
- Ohio Lift Maintenance
- Person Centered Services
- Professional Vision Services, LLC
- Recovery Services of Northwest Ohio, Inc.
- Servicemaster by McCann
- St. John Lutheran School
- State Bank
- Stykmain Buick-GMC
- The Rental Market
- Travel All Over
- Tressler Plumbing, LLC
- Weaner, Yoder, Hill and Weber, Ltd.
- Welles Bowen Realtors - Anne Murray
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