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We hope that our members and friends had a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Our office has had a lot to be thankful for in the last year and we couldn't have done it without our members. I have been with this organization for five months and I cannot believe the amount of work our office has put in to increase the value of a Chamber membership. I am extremely thankful to our Board of Trustees, Deb and Brittany who have made my life easier by being there as we grow this organization.
We look forward to months ahead! If you ever need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out at Briggs@TiffinChamber.com or 419-447-4141. |
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New Sponsorship Packages for 2021 |
In the last week our members should have received our new sponsorship packages in the mail. Thanks to feedback from our members, we are proud to present our new 2021 sponsorship packages. Our mission at the Chamber is provide you with a solid return on your investment and utilize our resources to help your business and our community grow. Our goal with these new packages is to approach you once per year and allow you to finalize all of your sponsorship and promotional details at one time.
If your organization did not receive our new sponsorship packages, reach out to us and we'd be more than happy to give you the information. We'd like to get these back ASAP, so we can begin laying out our plans for 2021.
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The Seneca County Health Department, the Tiffin-Seneca Economic Partnership, Downtown Tiffin and the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services have partnered together to create Face Covering Required signs for small businesses in Seneca County. You may pick signs at the Chamber office or print your own using the links below. Click here to download the poster, click here to download the flyer.
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2021 Economic Outlook Survey
Destination Seneca County is participating in the 2021 Economic Outlook Survey to better determine your outlook on your business, region, and state economy. Fill out the survey before Friday, December 18 to help us determine the economic outlook into 2021. Results will be provided in January.
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Holiday Events in Seneca County
This year, it's still possible to dash through the snow all the way to Tiffin, Fostoria, and Seneca County for Christmas events! Help us kick off the Christmas season with the holiday window contest and Christmas tree lighting, and stick around for the Christmas Walk! And when you're not riding along in your one horse open sleigh, stop by any of our local businesses for your Christmas shopping. To check out the updated list of events, click here.
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Tiffin Community Foundation: Be A Light
Tiffin Community Foundation in partnership with many other community organizations, is launching a program call "Be A Light" this holiday season in Tiffin and Seneca County. Everyone in Seneca County is encouraged to shine lights during the holiday season. Tiffin Community Foundation has purchased more than 1,000 battery-operated window candles for anyone who wants to "Be A Light." For more details, click here.
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Pick Up Your Stocking for a Soldier Today!
Brighten the Christmas of a soldier overseas! Sending over 1000 stockings last year, hopefully this year will be an even bigger success! Eric and Jennifer Shook, of Engle-Shook Funeral Home and Crematory, are asking for your support of their 10th year of filling stockings for soldiers. For more information on this annual event, click here.
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Simply Susan's Angel Tree
Two Tiffin-area family members are teaming up to bring joy to local families this Christmas. Susan Wilkinson – who owns Simply Susan's in downtown Tiffin – and her second-cousin Amy Recker – who oversees a local Christmas Angels project – are working together to make Christmas brighter for families in need. This year, Wilkinson has an Angel Tree in her shop at 70 S. Washington St., Tiffin, and people may select ornaments from the tree to purchase gifts for the families in the Christmas Angels program, which Recker has been organizing for six years. Read more.
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The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Services has teamed up with KKR Consult to offer professional development seminars on a quarterly basis. Our second session will be hosted on Zoom. In this session, Kim Radison with KKR Consult, will cover the Do's and Don'ts of 2021: Making the Most of 2020. #WisdomWednesday seminars are free to Chamber members. The cost for non-members is $10. Register. |
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Women's Leadership Series Sold Out!
We're pleased to announced that our first annual Women's Leadership Series has sold out! Stay tuned for details for next year's series.
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Slate Real Estate Moving to Downtown Tiffin
Congratulations to the Slate Real Estate team on their announcement of moving downtown to 300 South Washington Street! After extensive interior and exterior renovations they hope to be open in December. For more information on this exciting announcement, click here. |
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Motto Mortgage Cuts Ribbon on New Downtown Office
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C.D. Sears MD Inc. Breaks Ground on New Office
Dr. Chris Sears announced that he is building a new office across from the Willows at Tiffin, at 258 Progress Ave., with plans to re-open his office there in late spring or early summer of 2021. For more photos of this event, click here.
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Chamber announces a new partnership with the Old Fort Banking Company
The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced a new partnership with Old Fort Banking Company that allows them to continue to grow their Chamber Cash program to support small businesses in Seneca County.
To date this year, community members have purchased nearly $40,000 in Chamber Cash that will directly support small businesses in Seneca County. In the month of December alone, the Chamber will write more than $15,000 in Chamber Cash that will be used for gifts for the holiday season. Read more.
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Salvation Army announces partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings
The Salvation Army Tiffin Citadel has announced a partnership with Buffalo Wild Wings – Tiffin to help save Christmas in Tiffin and Seneca County. The owners of Buffalo Wild Wings – Tiffin, Mike and Lori Mastro, have partnered with The Salvation of Tiffin Citadel to donate 15% of the proceeds from all gift cards sold at the Tiffin Buffalo Wild Wings store through the end of the year. Read more.
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RSVP Telefriend
This holiday season looks a lot different than last year doesn’t it? But it doesn’t have to! Did you know you have the power to make someone’s day with a simple phone call? The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is looking for volunteers to help make calls to seniors this holiday season. No experience necessary, just a big heart for making someone feel less lonely. If you or someone you know would like to help out or if you or someone you know would love to be paired up with a caller, please contact Ariel Nearhood, RSVP Program Coordinator at 419-448-1530. You can also email her at anearhood@fcsohio.org or find more information about the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) by visiting their website at http://rsvp.fcsserves.org.
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Congratulations to Beth Diesch and the Seneca Conservation District on the Ribbon Cutting of Proving Ground Farm.
See photos and the video of the event here.
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Handshoe Cakes and Cookies Expands Storefront
Congratulations to Lisa Handshoe and Handshoe Cakes and Cookies on their Ribbon Cutting of their new storefront location!
See photos and the video of the event here.
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Welcome to our newest members! |
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Member to Member Benefits
We are pleased to announced the roll out of a card to identify the employees of our Chamber members. This card will be given to each Chamber member to pass out to their employees. This card needs to be shown to the business offering Member to Member Benefits. Coupons will no longer be needed to take advantage of the savings offered by fellow members. The Member to Member Benefit list keeps growing. If you are interested in adding your business to the list, please call the office at 419-447-4141. We would be happy to discuss your options!
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Group Health Insurance & More
Access to health, dental, vision, life and disability products are available for all Chamber members.
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Funding Available for Bars and Restaurants
The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders. This $38.7 million fund will help more than 15,400 licensees significantly impacted by COVID-19 and limited in the full use of their liquor permit. Funding for the program is from the CARES Act. Click here to apply.
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Chamber Energy Program - Limited Time Offer
The Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce has provided an exclusive low rate for commercial AEP utility customers. Starting December 2020, you can pay 4.99¢ per kwh for an entire year! Don't wait. Send in your signed TPA with a copy or your most recent utility bill to lock in your rate today. You can trust the Chamber Energy Program to leverage their expertise and buying power to manage your energy accounts and protect you from market shifts for years to come. TPA Form
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Keep your Customers Informed
Members are encouraged to log in to Tiffinchamber.com and update their content. As we go through this COVID-19 situation, it is important to keep your customers informed. Please add your hours and any other information that will be of interest. Let them know what you are doing as we go through this together.
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Community Calendar Reminder
Things are opening up and events are being planned. We encourage you to let everyone know about your event by posting it on our Community Calendar ! Members should log in and post your upcoming events. Non-members should enter event information online or use the the Event Submission Form . If you have any questions, please call 419-447-4141.
We encourage you to continue to keep up the physical distancing when you are out and to wear a face mask. Wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer when you are unable to wash your hands. Please use common sense as you head out! Continue to stay safe for your sake and those around you!
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