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Granville Farmers Market
25 Years-
Still 'Growing'
By: Steve Matheny
Have you heard? This year we are celebrating the 25
th
year of the Granville Farmers Market. That's quite an accomplishment when you think about it. Having twenty-five years of continuous operation makes us one of the longest established farm markets in the state. With over 50 vendors - week in and week out - we're also one of the largest markets in Ohio. Because it's a milestone anniversary year we reached out to our membership early this Spring seeking special 25
th
anniversary banner sponsors to help us celebrate our longevity all season long. We were extremely gratified that five businesses stepped forward in a big way to help ensure that this is a memorable year for our Market. These generous businesses are:
Denison University
The Granville Investment Group
The Jay Stanley Team at Howard Hanna Realcom Realtors
Kendal at Granville
Park National Bank
Please let these fellow Chamber members know how much you appreciate their support of our iconic Farmers Market which over the years has become a Granville institution.
With the help and support of these generous sponsors we're rolling out some special items to commemorate our 25th year. You may have already noticed special 25th anniversary commemorative market tote bags - courtesy of our friends at Park National Bank. In the works are two new Chamber tents proudly displaying our banner sponsors' logos. We're also putting some finishing touches on an anniversary Market T-shirt that we expect to begin offering in July. The 2018 Farmers Market poster features artwork by local artist Paula Colman and includes the 25th anniversary rendition of our traditional Market logo. And, we have replenished our supply of the official Granville Farmers Market coffee mugs which are again available for purchase.
As the season progresses we will be offering some special programming in celebration of this milestone year. In early August we will partner with the Granville Historical Society in offering an evening event during which the community will be able to gather and reflect and reminisce about the early years and history of our storied Farmers Market. We hope to attract many of the early Market principals, vendors, and customers for a mutual stroll down memory lane.
Please stay tuned as our season progresses. August 18th is the date of our popular annual Tomato Taste-Off event and it will also serve as our designated 'anniversary date' for this season of continuing celebration.
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GACC Monthly Membership Meeting -
REGISTER TODAY!
Wednesday, June 20th
11:30am-1pm
Doubletree Hilton
50 North Second Street
Newark, OH 43055
Join us for a special joint Membership Meeting and Luncheon which is open to members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce as well as the Granville Area Chamber of Commerce. The Meeting Program will provide a timely HR and Legal Issues Update to members of both Chambers. Employment Law attorneys David Ball and Tracy Turner of the Rosenberg & Ball law offices will conduct the program and provide guidance on preventive practices to minimize workplace disputes and offer strategies to reduce discrimination, harassment, and related claims and lawsuits. Licking County Human Resource Management Association members are encouraged to attend and 1 HRCI and SHRM Re-certification hour will be offered to those professionals in attendance.
Pre-registration is requested. Cost is $15 to attend.
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Congratulations to Attorney Bob Handleman for celebrating 35 years on the square in Newark!
The concerts on the green just got a boost! We are very excited about the new performance stage put in by Bryn Du Mansion. Be sure to attend and upcoming concert and check it out!
The Weathervane Playhouse is celebrating it's 50th year of bringing quality professional theater productions to Licking County! Thank you Weathervane!
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Post your news on ChamberMaster and contact the Chamber so we can better share information with our members and your potential clients!
Need help posting a news item or press release?
Contact us at lindsey@granvilleoh.com
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UPCOMING IN June/July
Coffee Talk - Explore Instagram!
June 12th, 9-10 am
Join Michelle Newman Brady and Jodi
Melfi
at the creative COOP for an interactive coffee chat about Instagram and how it can help connect your business with a local (and wider!) audience. Coffee will be provided but bring your questions about how Instagram works. This session will be interactive - get ready to explore hashtags, checking in, and quick phone photo basics. Don't have an Instagram account yet? This session will be the most effective if you already have an account, but feel free to attend if you are thinking of adding it into your social media presence! No RSVP necessary.
Party in the Bark Park at the Licking County Humane Society
Saturday, June 23 from 6-10 pm
825 Thornwood Drive Heath, OH 43056
P
lease join the Licking County Humane Society Bark Park for an evening of summer fun for a great cause! Sadly, there are many shelters all over the country that choose to euthanize animals instead of providing needed medical treatment. At the Licking County Humane Society, they save lives. A big part of their mission is to provide the medical treatment needed to give Licking County's homeless and abused animals the life they deserve. As a non-profit, no-kill shelter, they depend on the generosity of the community to continue that mission. Please purchase a ticket, kick back and enjoy a delicious brew in our park, and join us in this life-saving mission! - Delicious eats from SteamRoller Bagel & Village Taco - Live music from The Bug Hounds - Beer for sale from BrewDog - Wine for sale from Autumn Rush Vineyard - Kissing Booth and a chance to meet and greet with LCHS dogs - Lawn game fun! Cornhole, bocce, and giant Jenga! Tickets can be purchased
GACC Business After Hours at Middleton Senior Living
Wednesday, June 27
5:00 -7:00 pm
Mingle with fellow
GACC
members and guests at our June After Hours event at Middleton Senior Living's Pub Room! Enjoy light refreshments, beer and wine. Come and bring a friend. RSVP's requested please.
Old School B School Book Club
creative COOP
119 W. Broadway
Wednesday, June 27 from 12:30-1:30
Join us for the third edition of the "Old School B-School" Book Club! The fourth Wednesday of each month, readers will gather for a brown bag book discussion of a classic business title. Our third discussion will be about Zig Ziglar's "See You At The Top". Stop by the Granville Public Library to grab a copy!
Granville Kiwanis 4th of July Celebration
July 4-7
Granville is THE place to be on the 4th of July! The festivities begin this year on July 4th at 7:45am with the Firecracker 5 mile race followed by the Parade, themed "Swing into Summer" at 10:45am. Games for all ages begin at 2pm. The Fireworks at Wildwood Park start at 10pm on July 6th and Granville's Got Talent will take place on July 7th. The Street fair, rides, concessions, and music will run from noon-11pm (10pm on the final day, July 7th) each day.
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our monthly events only newsletter!
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League of Women Voters
740-525-2287
The League of Women Voters of Licking County
sprang to life in August 2017 at a general meeting in Newark, Ohio attended by about 40 women and men. It welcomes anyone in the county who wants to learn about political issues and support the democratic process through civic discourse, voter registration, and voter education. The League is staunchly non-partisan with regard to political party and individual candidates, but it practices education and advocacy on a variety of political and social issues.
kbcreative.com
904-923-0277
KB Creative is a promotional products company with emphasis on unique value added products. They are focused on helping our clients enhance their brand, drive sales and increase profits.
Their client base is broad and diverse. They are the "go to" supplier for the Web.com Tour Championship , Goodwill Industries and recently provided promotional products for the US Army Fort Bragg Special Forces.
sales@matchmadedesigns.com
614-682-3331
Matchmade Designs LLC is a small company started by a husband and wife duo located in Granville, Ohio. They love to create unique handmade home goods, giftable items and furniture. They specialize in creating custom and laser engraved gift items such as Ohio cutting boards, coasters, keychains, magnets, farmhouse style signs, as well as furniture such as barn doors, dining room tables, platform beds, etc. Love, golden retriever hairs, some sweat and a few tears are included for free with each one of their items!
The Granville Tennis Club is one of Central Ohio's premier clay court facilities offering five courts in a uniquely private natural setting and boasts over 100 members. Regardless of your age or skill level the Granville Tennis Club has much to offer. Leagues are available for adult women and men, senior women and men, mixed doubles, men's doubles, women's doubles, and men's singles. The outdoor six month season begins in early May and ends in late October depending on the weather.
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Entertainers@roadrunner.com
740-587-0837
Hullabaloo is a performing arts theatre concentrating on youth ages 7 - 18. Their mission is to help children develop personal skills through the art of acting. Conveniently located in the Indian Mound Mall Hullabaloo also offers open talent nights, magic shows, and other fun events. The theatre is also available to rent for any occasion.
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