In The Know
The Weekly Newsletter of
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, June 4, 2021
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This Week's Featured Video
What Class of 2021 Grads Should Expect in the Job Market
From the Wall Street Journal: "The labor market is red-hot again after more than a year on ice. The class of 2021 college graduates are looking at a new jobs landscape, but the competition is fierce. What should new grads expect from the job market and the job-hunting process?" Watch the video by clicking "Play." Check out more Chamber related videos at our Youtube Channel by clicking below.
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A Letter from the Health Commissioner
Effective June 2, 2021, Governor DeWine has rescinded all health orders associated with Covid-19, except for a few nursing home/healthcare-related orders. This includes the removal of key mandates such as mask and social distancing requirements and seating capacity restrictions.
As Jefferson County joins the rest of Ohio on the road back to normalcy, I hope you all understand that there will be different levels of comfort among our county residents and your customers for quite some time. Please keep an open mind and willingness to accept those who prefer to still wear a face covering.
Also, remember that one of the best ways to welcome customers into your business is to ensure a clean environment. The Health Department encourages plenty of hand-sanitizing stations and the continuation of frequent cleaning of your high traffic areas. Making the cleaning of high-touch surfaces, tables, and chairs, for example, a visible habit is a great way to build trust from your customers.
I commend you all for your perseverance over the last 15 months. Good luck!
Andrew Henry
Health Commissioner
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The Latest Update From Ohio Governor Mike DeWine's Office
From Tuesday, June 1st, 2021.
Effective Yesterday evening, Governor Mike DeWine announced that Ohio Department of Health Director Stephanie McCloud signed an order rescinding the following COVID-19-related health orders:
The Director’s Order to Limit Access to Ohio’s Jails and Detention Facilities.
The Director’s Order to Release Protected Health Information to Ohio’s First Responders.
The Director’s Order Requiring the Use of Facial Coverings in Child Education Settings.
The Director’s Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings through the State of Ohio.
The Second Amended Director’s Order on Adult Day Support Services and Vocational Habilitation Services.
The Third Amended Director’s Order on the Opening of Senior Centers.
The Third Amended Director’s Order on the Opening of Adult Day Services Centers.
The rescissions went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 2, 2021.
Note: The Director’s Second Amended Order for Social Distancing, Facial Coverings, and Non-Congregating was previously set to expire at 12:01 a.m. on June 2, 2021.
The following orders remain in effect:
The Order to Require Screening for Admission to State Operated Psychiatric Hospitals or to Department of Youth Services Facilities.
The Director’s Order Designating The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center a Public Health Laboratory.
The Director’s Order to Facilities to Notify Residents, Guardians and Sponsor of Positive or Probable Cases of COVID-19.
The Director’s Order Requiring Reporting and Notification Regarding COVID-19 Cases in Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade.
Governor Mike DeWine reminded Ohioans of the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and for those that are not fully-vaccinated to wear masks indoors, as statewide mask mandates are lifted.
“Ohioans have done a great job during the pandemic. And, with more than 5 million Ohioans who have received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, we are getting back to living the lives we want. However, it is important that we all still remember that there are a significant number of Ohioans who remain unvaccinated and are at-risk, including everyone under the age of 12. It’s important that those not fully vaccinated continue to wear masks indoors and follow other preventative measures to keep themselves as healthy as possible.” - Governor Mike DeWine
More than 5.3 million Ohioans have received their first vaccinations and 4.6 million have completed the vaccination series.
An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines or two weeks after the single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
For businesses and organizations looking to update signage in their facilities, appropriate signs are available at coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Ohioans can find the vaccination site nearest them at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov.
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Chamber Podcast Has A New Home
With a national platform coming soon.
The Chamber's podcast series, "In Good Company," kicked off in July of 2020, in the midst of Covid. The inaugural guest, Father David Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, graciously took the time to share his thoughts, not only about how the pandemic was affecting students, staff and the atmosphere on campus, but also about his history with Steubenville and his plans for the future.
Click below to listen to that episode or two others that allow you to gain insight into what's happening here in Jefferson County and learn about the leaders who are involved. More podcasts are already in the works and will be added each month. And in the coming weeks, the hope is that "In Good Company" will be approved and available on iTunes. Watch the Chamber newsletter for updates. Click below to view the "In Good Company" website.
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A delicious hot breakfast followed by a
casual speed-networking session.
It's Time For Coffee & Connections!
Join us Wednesday, June 9th, at Le Chateau Pier as we (safely) gather to network and mingle with fellow Chamber member businesses and organizations. And if you haven't been to this beautiful, new facility, this is the perfect opportunity. And stick around afterward to take a look around. There's lots to see.
Coffee & Connections is casual, fun, and the perfect way to share news about all that your business or organization has to offer. Bring business cards, marketing pieces, coupons, and/or giveaway items. We'll have you in and out in no time.
What: May "Coffee & Connections"
When: Wednesday, June 9th, 2021
Time: 8 to 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: Le Chateau Pier, LLC
195 State Route 151 Smithfield
$15 Per Person. $20 for walk-ins.
Please register below or by calling the Chamber at 740.282.6226. As a courtesy to the caterer, please remember to RSVP. All reservations will be billed regardless of attendance.
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Congratulations To
East Ohio Asphalt
Celebrating Its Grand Opening & New Home
East Ohio Asphalt celebrated its grand opening yesterday with a ribbon cutting and open house at its new downtown Steubenville location at 647 Market Street. CEO, Mark Doughty, brings to the business years of experience in commercial and residential paving, excavation, sealing, coating and concrete. VP of Operations, Kyle Filtz will be providing marketing, management and finance support and the team is rounded out by Nick Davis, Project Foreman, Melissa Cihon, Office Manager and Billy and Mike Petrella who serve as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, respectively.
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Upcoming Webinar:
Overview of COVID-Related Federal Tax Credits for Small Businesses
Register Today! Limited Space!
Thursday, June 10th,
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Did you know that many small businesses can claim thousands of dollars in tax relief based on COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions? Don't miss this webinar about Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERC) for 2020 and 2021, Paid Leave Credits (PLC) for 2020 and 2021, and the COBRA Premium Assistance Tax Credit. Learn if your small business qualifies, how to file a claim for credits and other valuable resources. Click below to register.
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TechCred Applications
Open Thru June 2021
Ohio businesses can visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to apply and to learn about how to help their employees earn a short-term, technology-focused credential at no cost. Not only can businesses upskill their current employees, but they can upskill those they plan to hire as long as they are on the payroll at the time of reimbursement.
More than 1,100 Ohio businesses have used TechCred, some having used it multiple times, creating the opportunity for 19,841 technology-focused credentials to be earned by Ohio employees.
Visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to learn more! All program information and application instructions can be found here
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This Week's Line-Up at Winter Drive-In
Winter Drive-In is back for another year of high-quality, wide-ranging cinematic entertainment. Winter Drive-In is located at 400 Luray Drive in Wintersville.
For more information, check out their Facebook page here.
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The 35th Annual Holy Trinity
Greek Food Festival
June 23rd to 25th, 2021
The 35th Annual Holy Trinity Greek Festival is right around the corner. Featuring traditional Grecian foods and pastries and live music, the festival will be held Wednesday, June 23rd, through Friday, June 25th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 300 South 4th Street in Steubenville.
The festival has numerous opportunities for you to advertise your business, putting your name in front of more than 600 prospective customers. To view the menu, click here. For more information, please visit the festival's website here and its Facebook page here.
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Auto Glass Repair & Replacement
J.K. Auto Glass is a locally owned and operated auto glass shop located in Mingo Junction, Ohio. We are state-certified and an approved repair shop for insurance companies. We specialize in stone-chip repair, complete auto glass replacement, as well as big rig and heavy loader equipment glass. Have an RV? No problem! We do those, too!
Have a stone chip? Did you know that a stone chip can quickly spread into a crack in your windshield? Don't wait to have those pesky little chips filled! Changes in temperature or hitting a pothole can cause a chip to spread into a crack! It is much more cost-effective to repair a chip than to replace a windshield. If you have a windshield crack, we offer full glass replacement with a lifetime guarantee.
Call us today for a free quote and mention that you are a Chamber member to receive a discount! We offer free mobile services within the tri-state area. Call 740-381-1234. The Difference is Clear!
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RSVP Advisory Council
The council members would be instrumental in the planning and implementation of volunteer recognition events, fundraising events, and various actions to assist with enhancement of the RSVP program and volunteerism in Jefferson County.
The council will meet bi-monthly, with the only exception being during the planning stages of recognition events.
If you have an interest in enriching the lives of Jefferson County seniors, please contact RSVP program coordinator Marti Leake at mleake@fcsserves.org or 330-424-7877.
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Member Morsels are free and an easy, fast way to reach hundreds each week. It reaches the entire Chamber database each Friday - that's over 850 local business owners, managers, and employees.
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo. Submit your Member Morsel by clicking the button below.
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AROUND THE STATE. AROUND THE COUNTRY |
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Senate Adds Major Pro-Business
Tax Change to Budget Bill
After receiving the bill from the House in late April and hearing several weeks of testimony; yesterday, the Senate made its first round of changes to the state’s two-year operating budget. The Senate is expected to complete its action on 2,947 page House Bill 110 next week.
One of the changes made by the Senate would accomplish a longstanding Ohio Chamber public policy objective – the elimination of the sales tax on employment services. Ohio is one of only a few states that require sales tax on the contract of staffing provided to third parties to meet temporary needs of those third-party businesses.
The current tax is nothing more than an onerous and outdated tax that raises the cost of creating jobs, and the elimination of this tax on hiring will improve the business climate and make Ohio more competitive with our neighboring states.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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Europe’s Data Strategy: Promoting Innovation or Undermining Competition?
Please Note! This is an editorial from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and its members.
Ahead of the upcoming U.S.-EU leaders’ summit on June 15, opportunities for greater collaboration between the United States and Europe—along with potential policy challenges that could disrupt the robust commercial relationship across the Atlantic—are in focus.
As the European Commission continues to propose sweeping industrial policy proposals designed to shore up its digital competitiveness, including the new European Strategy for Data, it’s essential that the potential impacts of these measures on international investors and exporters are taken into account.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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Great Books About Business With Just A Click
Please Note: The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County is open for curbside service. Visit www.steubenvillelibrary.org to order books, then call your library branch to schedule an appointment to pick up your library items. Library branch contact information and operating hours are available by clicking here on this link from the website.
Your link to success begins at the library. With each week of "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week:
by Kevin Allocca
Whether your favorite YouTube video is a cat on a Roomba, "Gangnam Style," the "Bed Intruder" song, an ASAPscience explainer, Rebecca Black's "Friday," or the "Evolution of Dance," Kevin Allocca's Videocracy reveals how these beloved videos and famous trends--and many more--came to be and why they mean more than you might think.
Click here to borrow a copy of this book.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
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Today in History
- June 4, 2003 -
Martha Stewart indicted for securities
fraud and obstruction of justice
From History: For domestic guru and media mogul Martha Stewart, known for her “good things” tips and tricks, things turn very badly when a federal grand jury serves her and her former stock broker a nine-count indictment, including charges of obstruction of justice, securities fraud, conspiracy and making false statements.
Stewart, CEO and chairwoman of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc., and her former Merrill Lynch broker, Peter Bacanavic, were handed the indictments following an investigation of her sale of ImClone Systems stock.
Bacanavic was charged with obstruction, conspiracy, making false statements and perjury.
Then 61-year-old Stewart resigned almost immediately from her position once the charges were made (she stayed on the board and as chief creative officer).
But she and Bacanavic both pleaded not guilty to the indictments brought by former Manhattan U.S. Attorney and future FBI Director James Comey.
To read this entire article, please click here.
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June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Did You Know?
Every color of the rainbow flag means something.
The original flag few at the Gay Freedom Day Parade in San Francisco in 1978, and was designed by Gilbert Baker. Thirty volunteers hand-dyed and stitched the first two flags for the parade. Baker assigned different meanings to each color.
Hot pink represents sexuality. Red represents life. Orange represents healing. Yellow represents sunlight. Green represents nature. Turquoise represents magic and art. Indigo represents serenity and harmony. Violet represents spirit.
Stripes were eventually dropped from the design for mass production, resulting in the six-stripe flag that’s popular today.
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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 related to Chamber membership.
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Hannah Ward
Administrative & Membership Coordinator
Contact Hannah with changes to your membership information, questions regarding events or programs, or assistance with scheduling an Eblast or Member Morsel.
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Craig Cribbs, Reso, Inc.
Billing Support
740-275-4940
Contact Craig with invoice or billing questions and to make a dues, event or sponsorship payment.
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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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