Chamber NOW January 14, 2022
Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
New Year’s Resolutions & Resources
Whether you smoke or use chewing tobacco, the dangers
are endless and can cause substantial impacts on your
life. This guide will offer foundations to prevent chronic
disease and ramifications that our community endures
from tobacco use.  This resource guide will help you
keep your New Year’s Resolution to stay tobacco free!
Adena Adds
Seven New Providers
Adena Health System is expanding its care for patients with the addition of seven healthcare providers, across multiple service lines. These incoming physicians and advanced practice providers are delivering even more options for comprehensive, close-to-home care for patients throughout the region.
 
Adena is pleased to welcome...
WHS Polarity
New music video goes live!!!
California Dreamin' - Polarity (The Mamas & The Papas Cover)
1/19 INCOTERMS®
12:00-1:00 Virtual Seminar (Free)
Understanding INCOTERMS® is essential to pricing, transporting, and reducing misunderstandings with your trade partners. You’ve probably used some of them before (ExWorks, FOB, DDP, for example), but when negotiating the terms of sale, exporters need to make sure they understand the responsibilities, costs, and risks associated with these terms.
 
2021 FREE TAX RETURN
PREPARATION AND FILING        
The Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County located at 941 Market Street in Piketon is providing the Free Tax Preparation Program by filing current and past years’ federal and state tax returns FREE OF CHARGE for low to moderate income taxpayers. Our Volunteer staff are certified by the IRS to prepare and complete tax returns. 
 
Tax Envelopes and required forms are available in the mailbox outside the OMJ Career Center windows, along with a checklist of documents needed to properly prepare tax returns.  It is IMPORTANT that you provide a good working contact number for the tax staff to reach you. Once your documents have been accepted by our staff, contact will be conducted via telephone as needed.  Call 740.289.2371 for more information. 
 
Income Tax Returns can be dropped off at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Monday through Thursday from 8:00am to 4:30pm beginning on January 24th.
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS WORKSHOP
The OhioMeansJobs Pike County Career Center at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a no-cost workshop focusing on basic computer skills on Thursday, January 27 from 1 – 3 pm. This event will be conducted at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Training Lab located at 941 Market Street, Piketon. Registration is required due to limited space.  

This workshop will offer a general overview of the basic skills and knowledge needed to use a computer for work-related needs such as: setting up an email account, Internet browsing safety tips, Microsoft Office software, and more.  

To register for this no-cost workshop, please contact Kate VanMeter at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7013 or cvanmeter@pikecac.org.  
Application Period Open Now - January 31
The TechCred application period is open now and closes Monday, January 31st at 3:00 p.m. Businesses with employees who have completed their TechCred training should submit proof of credential completion to receive reimbursement at TechCred.Ohio.gov. You can learn more about the program at TechCred.Ohio.gov.
RESUME WORKSHOP
The OhioMeansJobs Pike County Career Center at the Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a no-cost Resume Workshop on Wednesday, February 23 from 5 – 7 pm. This event will be conducted at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center Training Lab located at 941 Market Street, Piketon. Registration is required due to limited space. 
 
This workshop will cover basic resume writing skills such as: resume tips, internet presence, good and bad resumes, objectives and skills, parts of a resume, and types of resumes. 
Face masks are required and social distancing will be observed. 

To register for this no-cost workshop, please contact Laura Pierce at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7093 or lpierce@pikecac.org.  
CHILLICOTHE PAINTS UNVEIL 2022 GAME SCHEDULE
In conjunction with the Prospect League, the Chillicothe Paints, presented by Adena Health System, announced their 2022 schedule Friday morning. The Paints open their season on the road in Springfield, Ohio, against the Champion City Kings Wednesday, June 1...
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