In The Know
The Weekly Newsletter of
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, December 23rd, 2021
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Chamber! |
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Please note, this is the final issue of In The Know for 2021.
The year 2021 brought with it a sense of hope – hope that business would return to normal, hope that we would no longer carry the burden of others health and safety, and hope that the term "pandemic" would be a thing of the past. While the hope for a normal year faded in the early months, we still found ways to make the most of 2021. We took the challenges and lessons learned in 2020 and turned them into strengths for the year ahead.
The Chamber saw businesses, new and seasoned, anxious to learn, grow, and connect. Our members reached across the table and asked their neighbor for help and offered support to those in need. There was a sharing of knowledge and resources unlike anything we've seen before. The last two years have shown us that we are a resilient community. Though there is still more work to be done, I am confident that, together, we will continue to build a stronger economy and community for all of us in Jefferson County.
I would be remiss if I did not give credit to our former president, Tricia Maple-Damewood, for all of her hard work over the past seven years at the Chamber, but especially for her work throughout 2020 and 2021. For many of our Chamber members, Tricia was the sole source of support and encouragement throughout the pandemic. She worked tirelessly to not only keep the Chamber doors open, but also keep the doors of many of our local businesses open as well. We are indebted to Tricia for her leadership, foresight, and innovation throughout the pandemic.
While there is once again renewed hope for the year ahead, I recognize the shoes I have to fill in Tricia's absence. As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing the work Tricia laid the groundwork for and am excited to bring new energy and ideas to our community. In 2022, the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will continue working with our members, with community partners, and with local government leaders to ensure that you have the support you need to succeed. We will continue to look for ways to expand upon your member benefits, advocate on your behalf, and passionately promote your interests. As a community, we can continue our recovery by working together, to restore the health of our population, and the strength of our economy.
On behalf of our board, staff, and volunteers, I want to offer you our sincerest thanks for your on-going support of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and your commitment to building a stronger and more resilient community. We look forward to working with you, and for you, in 2022!
Cheers,
Kate Sedgmer
President
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The Chamber offices will be closed from
Friday, December 24, 2021, to Monday, January 3, 2022.
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This Week's Featured Video
A Christmas Song for You
Prepare to dance...or at least tap your toes!
With Christmas just a day away, we decided to forego our usual business/motivational-oriented video and present this special performance of the Christmas classic, Christmas (Baby Please Come Home), by Darlene Love. For decades, Love appeared on David Letterman's talk shows every Christmas to perform a show-stopping rendition of her 1963 single. We hope you enjoy this performance from 2014, and we hope it gets you in the mood for the wonder and joy of the holiday season.
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Last call for Receipt Contest!
It's back again this year! The Chamber's "Shift Your Shopping" receipt drawing. It's simple. Keep the receipts from all of your local purchases made at Jefferson County businesses OR Chamber member businesses just across the river, and submit them online or via mail. For every $50 you spend between November 15th and Christmas Day, your name is entered in a drawing for $250 cash!
Drawing will be made on Facebook Live on Thursday, December 30!
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The Chamber's Ohio Valley Shop Where I Live website is growing! You can now purchase gift cards and products from over 20 local businesses online.
The Ohio Valley Shop Where I Live website promotes local spending like no other platform in the Valley and finally allows our local small businesses to compete for online shopping dollars. It's free, easy to set up, and creates a modern, streamlined promotional and revenue opportunity for your business or organization. For many of our members, this is providing a "mini website" and shopping cart for them for the first time ever.
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The Chamber Has Offices for Rent!
Are you an entrepreneur or small business in need of office space? Are you a writer or remote worker who needs to get out of the house to better concentrate on your goals and projects?
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce might have the answer to your needs. We have three offices available to rent at our 630 Market Street headquarters.
If you're looking for privacy and quiet in which to conduct your business, then this is the place for you. For details, please contact Chamber President Kate Sedgmer at 740-282-6226 or via email at ksedgmer@jeffersoncountychamber.com.
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It's Time for
Coffee & Connections!
Come enjoy the Chamber's
most popular networking event.
Come join us for the first Coffee & Connections of the New Year. On Wednesday, January 12, 2022, we'll be gathering at Scaffidi's Restaurant & Tavern to network and mingle with fellow Chamber member businesses and organizations.
Coffee & Connections is casual, fun, and the perfect way to share news about all that your business or organization has to offer. 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 promotions.
What: January "Coffee & Connections"
When: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 - 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Hollywood Blvd., Steubenville
How Much?: $15 Per Person. $20 for walk-ins.
RSVP: Call the Chamber offices at 740-282-6226 or click here for online registration.
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2022 Investor to Investor
Trade Fair
On Wednesday, March 2, the Chamber will host one of its most popular networking and promotional events of the year. The 2022 Investor to Investor Trade Fair is designed to promote local and member-to-member spending. This event is a mini-trade fair with Chamber member exhibitors promoting their products and services in a casual "Business After Hours" setting. Enjoy great food and drink while browsing exhibits and displays from fellow Chamber members.
One lucky attendee will win a marketing & media prize package valued at over $5,000!
Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2021
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Exhibit Space: $150 for a single space. $250 for a double space.
Guest Admission: $20 per person
Click here to register your business or purchase admission tickets.
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Carriage Inn's
Winter Warmth Drive
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Carriage Inn of Steubenville will be holding a Winter Warmth Drive from now until Monday, January 17th, 2022, at its healthcare campus. They will be accepting donations of new hats, scarves, gloves, and blankets.
You can drop your donations off at Carriage Inn of Steubenville, located at 3102 St. Charles Drive or contact Vicky for local pick-up by calling/texting 740-381-3050.
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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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Ohio Chamber Broadband Update
The Ohio Chamber supported the efforts to enact House Bill 2 that would provide money and method to extend broadband to areas of Ohio that are unserved by high-speed internet. This delinquency in coverage became more acute during the pandemic, when Ohioans stayed home and education, work and in some cases, healthcare were delivered via videoconferencing.
Passage of HB 2 led to the creation of the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Program. This program was allocated $250 million for the initial grants. During the enactment of HB 2, the scope of the issue was unclear in terms of dollars needed. Broadly, the deficiency in service was described as 300,000 households. This only provided scope for residential homes and did not describe the deficiency for small businesses, and we did not have a dollar amount to paint the full picture of the issue to be resolved. We now have at least a partial answer to this question. The initial applications for grants totaled $1.5 billion dollars.
Read the article in its entirety
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The Path Forward:
Dr. Fauci Urges Americans to Get Their COVID Booster
In this week’s Path Forward event, U.S. Chamber President and CEO Suzanne Clark discussed the progression of the Omicron variant and vaccine boosters with Dr. Anthony Fauci of the National Institutes of Health.
The Path Forward, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation event series, helps business and community leaders find the answers they need to execute a responsible reopening strategy for a post-pandemic world.
What Happened?
With half of U.S. states reporting cases of the new variant of COVID-19, known as Omicron, Dr. Fauci underlined the importance of masking and getting initial doses of the vaccine and booster shots for those who are eligible. He also shared his thoughts on combating vaccine disinformation and vaccines for children.
Read the article in its entirety
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Great Books About Business With Just A Click
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 Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Tracing the careers of hip-hop's three most dynamic stars, this deeply reported history brilliantly examines the entrepreneurial genius of the first musician tycoons: Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z
Being successful musicians was simply never enough for the three kings of hip-hop. Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z lifted themselves from childhood adversity into tycoon territory, amassing levels of fame and wealth that not only outshone all other contemporary hip-hop artists, but with a combined net worth of well over $2 billion made them the three richest American musicians, period. Yet their fortunes have little to do with selling their own albums: between Diddy's Ciroc vodka, Dre's $3 billion sale of his Beats headphones to Apple, and Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service and other assets, these artists have transcended pop music fame to become lifestyle icons and moguls.
Click here to borrow a copy of this book.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
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Today in History
- December 23, 1972 -
Pittsburgh Steelers' Franco Harris scores on "Immaculate Reception," iconic NFL play
From History: On December 23, 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Oakland Raiders, 13-7, on rookie running back Franco Harris' "Immaculate Reception" touchdown in the waning seconds of a playoff game—one of the greatest plays in NFL history.
Between 1933 and 1972, the Steelers were lovable losers, playing in only one postseason game—a 21-0 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1947 Eastern Division playoffs. In 1972, the Steelers put together a rare winner, finishing the regular season with an 11-3 won-loss record and winning the AFC Central division to set up the playoff showdown with the Raiders in Pittsburgh.
After a scoreless first half, the Steelers built a 6-0 lead on field goals by Roy Gerela. But with less than two minutes left, Oakland quarterback Ken Stabler scored on a 30-yard scramble. The extra point gave Oakland a 7-6 lead. Pittsburgh's season appeared over.
On 4th-and-10 from his 40-yard line with 22 seconds left and no timeouts, Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw, under pressure, threw a pass toward Frenchy Fuqua at Oakland's 35-yard line. Raiders defensive back Jack Tatum crashed into Fuqua, apparently hitting the football, which ricocheted toward Harris, who caught it inches off the turf and ran down the sideline for a 60-yard touchdown.
To read this entire article, please click here.
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Did You Know?
It's a Wonderful Life bombed at the box office, but a copyright lapse aided its popularity.
Though it has become a quintessential American classic, It’s a Wonderful Life was not an immediate hit with audiences. In fact, it put director Frank Capra $525,000 in the hole, which left him scrambling to finance his production company’s next picture, State of the Union.
Though it didn’t make much of a dent at the box office, It’s a Wonderful Life found a whole new life on television—particularly when its copyright lapsed in 1974, making it available royalty-free to anyone who wanted to show it for the next 20 years. (Which would explain why it was on television all the time during the holiday season.) The free-for-all ended in 1994.
It's a Wonderful Life can be seen this Friday, December 24th, at 8 p.m. on NBC affiliate WTOV 9.
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Kate Sedgmer
President
Contact Kate 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 E-Blast 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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