Chamber Chronicle August 1, 2020 | Issue 8

Upcoming August Events Due to the ongoing social distancing requirements from the COVID-19 Pandemic all in person August Chamber events have been postponed. Once we start rescheduling, we will be sure to get that information out to the membership. Newsletter Contents Benefit Spotlight MetaLink Technologies Affinity Program Save Local Now Grow Your Business Chamber News Business After Hours 8/20 Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting 9/10 Chamber Golf Outing 9/25 Leadercast 10/8 New Members Member News BWC Update Spectrum Deals COVID-19 Updates 2020 Top Tier Sponsors Executive Director/CEO Post Hello, August!  Ahhh, the balmy days of summer continue. The bright sunshine and warm temps beckon people to come outdoors. And while you are out and about, I encourage you to visit our local businesses and restaurants and shop local - support local. This helps stimulate our economy while benefiting business owners and families throughout in our area.  A few reminders: Chamber Award nominations are due by the end of the day 8/1. See the links below to honor a deserving colleague in our community! We are moving! Our new Chamber office will open by the end of August. If you offer a service or product that could be helpful to our new office or the moving process, please reach out to us. Thank you to everyone who voted for our slate of candidates for the Chamber Board of Directors! Take care, stay safe, and best wishes for a prosperous August! Sarah A. Tackett Executive Director/CEO

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Chamber News

Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting Going Virtual!

Dear Members, As a result of the current Health Order put forth by the Ohio Department of Health, the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors along with staff have made the decision to make the 2020 Awards Banquet and Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 10th a virtual event! We are excited to still celebrate our member businesses and organization’s achievements. We are currently developing the format for this event. Once information on how this event will be able to be viewed, we will be reaching out to everyone involved with further details. Again, we look forward to honoring our award recipients!

2020 Chamber Awards Nominations Due by Midnight Saturday, August 1st

Each year, the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce holds our Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting on the second Thursday evening in September. We will use the evening to highlight the success of our member businesses with milestones in increments of five years in the greater Defiance area. In preparation for our Awards Banquet, we are taking nominations for the Quality of Life Award, Michael A. Schultz Leadership Award, 4 Under 40 Awards and the Good Citizen Award. Please submit your nominations by Midnight on Saturday, August 1st to marketing@defiancechamber.com.

Quality of Life Award

Michael A. Schultz Leadership Award

4 Under 40 Awards

Good Citizen Award

The August 20th Business After Hours sponsored by Wagner Metals Roofing & Remodeling RESCHEDULED for February 18, 2021 . Please watch for more details to come!

The Annual 2020 Chamber Golf Outing event has been RESCHEDULED for Friday, September 25th at Eagle Rock Golf Club. Please keep an eye out for upcoming emails with registration details!

The Leadercast 2020 event has been RESCHEDULED for Thursday, October 8th at Family Christian Center. Please keep an eye out for upcoming emails with registration and speaker information!

July New Members

We're thrilled to have multiple new members make an investment in our community!

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For More Information

It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the Census, too! Help Ohio and do your part at  www.mycensus.gov.

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COVID-19 Updates & Resources Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Click Here for More Information CARES Act: Click Here for More Information SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Process: Click Here for More Information IRS: Click Here for More Information Paycheck Protection Program: Click Here for More Information State Responsible RestartOhio: Click Here for the Most Up-To-Date Information CareWorks Worker's Comp Update: Click Here for More Information Ohio Small Business Development Centers: Click Here for More Information Ohio Office of Small Business Relief: Click Here for More Information The Ohio Department of Health: Click Here for More Information Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 1-833-4-ASK-ODH Businesses impacted by the current public health crisis can contact BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.gov for more information. Additional details about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program is available at SBA.gov/Disaster. Ohio Job Search Resource Information: Both essential businesses and current job seekers can Click Here to either post job openings or search for businesses hiring. Ohio BWC: Issuing a Dividend to all employers. Click Here for More Information Local Defiance County Health Department: Click Here for More Information Support Local and Stay In: Click Here for More Information

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