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The Weekly Newsletter of The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, October 4, 2019
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This Week's Featured Video
Manufacturing Thrives in Jefferson County!
Here's a video to prove it...
In honor of National Manufacturing Day, our featured video this week is titled "A Salute to Manufacturing in Jefferson County, Ohio" and was commissioned by The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting in 2017. Created by
Pierce Media
, it gives you a sense of how industrious and entrepreneurial the people in Jefferson County are and why our area remains a thriving place for business.
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Saluting Our Local Manufacturers on
National Manufacturing Day
Today is National Manufacturing Day, and as you just saw in this week's featured video above, we have a great deal to celebrate in Jefferson County. Here's a list of Chamber members who are manufacturers and producers - not just for this area in some cases, but also for the global market. We're grateful for their ongoing contributions and legacy. Click on any name to learn more at their website:
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2019 SHIFT YOUR SHOPPING SPONSORS NEEDED
And An Educational Brownbag Lunch Will Help You Be Prepared For The Holidays
It may seem early but the Chamber is already working on a full slate activities, events and programs for the 2019 holiday season to encourage local spending and promote its members as shopping destinations. To make it all possible, Shift Your Shopping corporate sponsorships are available to support this important programming. Have your business or organization featured on t-shirts, promotional materials, in press releases, in local Christmas parades, the weekly newsletter and more. Call Janet McLaughlin at the Chamber offices for more details and pricing or email her at janet@jeffersoncountychamber.com.
And mark your calendars now for a special
"Preparing For The Holidays" Brownbag Lunch
that will be held at the Chamber offices on Thursday, October 24th, from noon to 1:30 p.m. No need to "brownbag it." Lunch will be provided and there's no charge to attend. Learn about how to stay on top of your holiday marketing plans regardless of your business size or type. We'll cover social media marketing, customer service, Chamber promotional tools and how to have your store, staff and website ready to have the best holiday season you've ever had. You'll leave with simple and effective checklists and information. Perfect for store and restaurant owners, managers, employees and any business that wants to have a successful holiday shopping season. Seating is limited and RSVP's required. Email Janet McLaughlin to let her know you'll be attending at janet@jeffersoncountychamber.com.
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Time Is Running Out To RSVP!
Don't miss the 2019 Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting
It's a business that's interesting, often misunderstood and ever-changing. The automotive industry began in the 1860s with hundreds of manufacturers in the United States pioneering the "horseless carriage." The early cars were sold directly to customers by the manufacturers or through a variety of channels that included mail order, department stores, and traveling representatives. But soon the automobile dealership evolved with the first in the United States established in 1898. Jefferson County has been home to many auto dealerships through the years, many of which are still serving their loyal customers and supporting the local economy as major employers, philanthropic donors, and active business leaders.
To honor this important segment of the business community, The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce's 2019 Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting on Wednesday, October 16th, will feature the theme, “Anything On Wheels,” and will salute local auto dealerships, past and present. Team Automotive, Sunset Motors and Ohio Valley Honda will each have a vehicle on display at the event in addition to other "wheel-related" props adding to the décor, such as Advance Entertainment's stretch limousine, a 1919 restored vehicle from Howard L. Bowers Contracting, and even the Bookmobile, compliments of the Public Library of Steubenville & Jefferson County.
The keynote speaker will be Mark Patton, a Vice President of the Columbus Partnership and co-leader of the "Smart Columbus" initiative. As the winner of the U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) first-ever Smart City Challenge, Columbus was awarded $50 million in grant funding in 2016 and the designation of America's Smart City. They are working to "become smart" by embracing the reinvention of transportation. From self-driving shuttles and "mobility hubs" to electric vehicles and other green initiatives, Mr. Patton will share this group's vision of what transportation will look like in the future. Mr. Patton is a native of the West Coast, moving to Ohio in 2011 to help establish JobsOhio, the state's private economic development organization. He has held marketing positions with such well-known companies as Eastman Kodak, Apple Computer, Procter & Gable, and more.
The annual dinner meeting is held each year to bring local business people together to celebrate the year’s successes, to honor volunteers and to present awards in five categories. Nominees will be announced on September 25th. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, presentation, and an after-dinner drink and dessert bar. Tables of eight may be reserved. St. Florian Hall Event Center in Wintersville is the location for this year’s meeting with cocktails beginning at 5:30 and dinner and presentations at 7. For ticket information, contact the Chamber offices at 740.282.6226. You can also fill out and mail in your RSVP by clicking
here
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The deadline for reservations is this coming Monday, October 7th, at 4 p.m.
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Meet the 2019 Annual Award Nominees!
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce 111th Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting is set for Wednesday, October 16th at St. Florian Event Center in Wintersville. Read more about this year's theme and speaker below. Join us in congratulating this year's nominees. Nominations were submitted by member firms and their employees via an online form, regular mail and by the annual dinner/special events committee.
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Lifetime Achievement
DiGregory's Greenhouse & Garden Center
Dee Jay's Barbecue Ribs & Grille
Jim Emmerling
Eleanor Naylor
New or Emerging Business
Hidden Acres Lodge & Winery
Ohio Valley Natural Relief
Uncle Johnny Delivers
Ambassador of the Year
Nicole Adamsk
i, Inn & Suites At
Franciscan Square
Brad Degenkolb,
Holiday Inn of Weirton
Scott Lockhart
, Hancock County Savings Bank
Chris Orris
, Valley Hospice, Inc.
Tina Thompson
, Proforma Innovative Services
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Business/Organization of the Year
Em-Media, Inc.
Gables Care Center
Hancock County Savings Bank
Ohio Valley Health Center
Smitty'sfloors.com Sportatorium
Valley Wine Cellars, Inc.
Young Professional
Michelle Blazek
, Toronto City Schools
Leah Eft
, Edison Local Schools
Leanna Lulla
, Eastern Gateway
Community College
Adam Perzanowski,
Milleson Insurance
Agency, LLC
Kate Sedgmer
, United Way of Jefferson County
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Thanking Our 2019 Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting Sponsors
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The Chamber extends sincere thanks to the following businesses who are serving as sponsors for this year's annual dinner meeting. This event not only recognizes local business leaders and volunteers, but serves as an important fundraiser for the Chamber. Click on any logo below to visit the website of these important local businesses.
Gold Level Sponsors
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Modern Marketing 101:
Is Social Media Marketing Dying?
A thought-provoking article from CMSWire asks if social media marketing is dying. The answer is, of course, "Not really." But it is evolving from where it was five years ago. To fin out more, click
here
.
From last week:
No matter how you phrase it, Facebook is a juggernaut in today's world both on a personal and a professional level. For that reason, it is important for businesses to have a comprehensive understanding of how Facebook marketing works, especially since it's easy to be buried under all of the other News Feed noise. This article from
business.com
gives 25 ways in which you can use Facebook to energize your marketing efforts.
If you missed or want to re-read any of our previous Modern Marketing 101 installments, click
here
. We encourage you to print, save, share, and add these articles and resources to your business or organization's social media marketing manual.
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First Friday Tonight!
Date:
Friday, October 4th, 2019
Time:
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
547 Cadiz Road, Wintersville
Admission:
No admission fee.
No RSVP required.
The Chamber's First Friday began in 2017 as a movement to support our local restaurants and pubs on the first Friday of each month. There is no charge to attend, no reservation required, and no set program or speaker. It's just a fun, casual way to end the week, once a month, by gathering with fellow Chamber members for an after-work drink, appetizer, or dinner.
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Don't Miss October's
Coffee & Connections
Date:
Wednesday, October 9th, 2019
Time:
8 to 9 a.m.
4152 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville
Admission:
$15 per person.
Please call Cassie at the Chamber for reservations at 740.282.6226.
Come see firsthand why Coffee & Connections, the monthly networking event sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, is so popular.
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 promotional items. "Member Orientation" will immediately follow at 9:15 a.m., new and old members welcome.
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The 111th Annual Awards
Dinner & Meeting
When:
Wednesday, October 16th, 2019
Time:
Cocktails - 5:30 p.m. Dinner & Program - 7 p.m.
286 Luray Drive, Wintersville
Cost:
$60 Per Person
Each year, the Chamber recognizes its outstanding members in various categories at the Annual Awards Dinner & Meeting. This year's theme is, "Anything On Wheels" and will highlight our local auto dealers and other transportation businesses. Watch your mail for you official invitation and your email beginning next week for easy, online registration. There are still a few select sponsorships available. For more information on how to promote your business through this important and popular event, call the Chamber offices at 740.282.6226.
Please RSVP by Monday, October 7th at 4 p.m.
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Member Morsels
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo.
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World Mental Health Day
Thursday, October 10th, 2019
Every 40 seconds, someone loses their life to suicide, and 54% of the US population is affected by someone who has lost their life to suicide. Join the World Health Organization &
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Associates
for “40 Seconds of Action” on October 10th.
Here are some things you can do:
- If you are struggling, take 40 seconds to kickstart a conversation with someone you trust about how you are feeling.
- If you know someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, start a conversation by asking how they are doing.
- Share a positive post about mental health on social media.
- If you are an employer, take 40 seconds to send a message of support to your employees.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or any mental health concerns, please reach out today to Comprehensive Behavioral Health Associates at 740.233.2222. Appointments are generally available within 48 hours.
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Team Automotive In Steubenville Celebrates The Opening Of Its New Body Shop
Join us to celebrate the opening of
Team Automotive
's
new body shop and repair center. Stop by and check out this state-of-the-art
Date: Tuesday, October 8th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Team Automotive, 905 Brady Avenue, Steubenville
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Save the date for the 7th annual "Taste of the Season" Business After Hours hosted by
Valley Hospice
at its Rayland, Ohio offices.
Date: Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: 10686 State Route 150, Rayland
Admission: a canned food item or $12 per person, both of which will benefit the Cancer Dietary Initiative Food Pantry.
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Night of Hope
Black & White Gala to Benefit Refuge For Women
Date: Saturday, October 19th
Address: 286 Luray Drive, Wintersville OH
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $50 each; $500 per table.
For Tickets: Phone 740.792.4374
Featuring: Speaker – Ked Frank,
CEO/President of Refuge for Women. Cash bar, live auctions, Caribbean vacation giveaway. Sponsorships available: Platinum – $5000; Diamond – $2500, Pearl – $1000 and Onyx – $500.
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Wintersville Fire & Rescue
to Hold Gun Bash
Date: Sat. Oct 12th, 2019
Address: 286 Luray Drive, Wintersville OH
Hours: Doors open: 1 p.m.
Drawing begins: 2 p.m.
Tickets: $25 each (25 guns on the ticket)
Food: All you can eat BBQ (provided by Undo’s Catering)
Drinks: Beer, Pop, Water
Many extra raffles the day of the event.
Click
here
to visit the event website.
Click
here
for a printable informational flier.
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Feature your business or organization's news or events in "Member Morsels" by completing a quick online form. Click below.
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Around the State. Around the Country.
Up-to-Date Information from the Ohio and United States Chamber of Commerce
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Chamber Lends Support For Potentially Innovative Workforce Program
Senate Bill 181 would create a template workforce-education partnership program with Ohio businesses and institutions of higher education. The Ohio Chamber offered a letter of support for the bill in Senate Higher Education Committee which included the following:
“Dear Chair Kunze:
On behalf of the nearly 8,000 members of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, I write to you in support of Senate Bill 181; legislation that would create a template workforce-education partnership program.
Consistently, we hear from our members that they are struggling to fill workforce shortages. We believe that SB 181 has the potential to assist employers with filling those workforce shortages in a potentially creative manner. Additionally, this program has the potential to drive down the burden of student loans put on individuals pursuing higher education.
Workforce development is a particularly difficult issue in part because there is not one single solution to solve workforce shortages currently facing Ohio businesses. SB 181 takes an innovative approach to attempt to solve this issue. It remains to be seen if this template would be able to be replicated statewide, but there is a lot of potential with a program such as this.”
Read the article in it
s entirety by clicking
here
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Trade with Canada and Mexico Supports 750,400 Jobs in Florida
Congress is gearing up for a vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) – a trade decision that will impact Florida’s economy and affect the state’s manufacturers and farmers.
On a national scale, Canada and Mexico are by far the two largest U.S. export markets. In 2018, trade with the two countries reached nearly $1.4 trillion. Currently, trade with our North American neighbors supports 12 million American jobs across the country.
But for Florida, the stakes are especially high – in fact, 13.6% of Florida’s GDP depends on trade, according to the American Enterprise Institute. Additionally, trade with Canada and Mexico supports 750,400 jobs in Florida.
The Sunshine State has been a gateway for the U.S. and its international trade for years now. There were $162 billion worth of goods in 2012 that entered or exited the U.S. through Florida’s two U.S. Customs Districts, and this value has grown by 135% over the past decade, according to Enterprise Florida, a public-private partnership between Florida’s business and government leaders.
The Florida Chamber of Commerce reported data indicating that Canada stands as one of Florida’s top global partners in origin exports, services exports, state imports, visitors, and even investment.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking
here
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The Library Link
Great Books About Business With Just A Click
Your link to success begins at the library. Each week in "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week:
Delight Your Customers:
7 Simple Ways to Raise Your Customer Service from Ordinary to Extraordinary
by Steve Curtin
Great customer service is rare. In fact, one survey found that while 80 percent of companies described themselves as delivering "superior" service, consumers estimated the number at a mere 8 percent. The problem, according to service expert Steve Curtin, is actually quite simple. When asked what their work entails, most employees list the duties and tasks associated with their position. Very few refer to the true essence of their job, which should be their highest priority -- to create delighted customers who will be less price sensitive, have higher repurchase rates, and enthusiastically recommend the company or brand to others. Without this customer focus, all that exists is a transaction - and transactional service does not make a lasting positive impression or inspire loyalty.
View this book by clicking
here
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Today in History
- October 4, 1957 -
From History.com:
The Soviet Union inaugurates the “Space Age” with its launch of Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. The spacecraft, named Sputnik after the Russian word for “satellite,” was launched at 10:29 p.m. Moscow time from the Tyuratam launch base in the Kazakh Republic. Sputnik had a diameter of 22 inches and weighed 184 pounds and circled Earth once every hour and 36 minutes. Traveling at 18,000 miles an hour, its elliptical orbit had an apogee (farthest point from Earth) of 584 miles and a perigee (nearest point) of 143 miles. Visible with binoculars before sunrise or after sunset, Sputnik transmitted radio signals back to Earth strong enough to be picked up by amateur radio operators. Those in the United States with access to such equipment tuned in and listened in awe as the beeping Soviet spacecraft passed over America several times a day. In January 1958, Sputnik’s orbit deteriorated, as expected, and the spacecraft burned up in the atmosphere.
Officially, Sputnik was launched to correspond with the International Geophysical Year, a solar period that the International Council of Scientific Unions declared would be ideal for the launching of artificial satellites to study Earth and the solar system. However, many Americans feared more sinister uses of the Soviets’ new rocket and satellite technology, which was apparently strides ahead of the U.S. space effort. Sputnik was some 10 times the size of the first planned U.S. satellite, which was not scheduled to be launched until the next year. The U.S. government, military, and scientific community were caught off guard by the Soviet technological achievement, and their united efforts to catch up with the Soviets heralded the beginning of the “space race.”
The first U.S. satellite, Explorer, was launched on January 31, 1958. By then, the Soviets had already achieved another ideological victory when they launched a dog into orbit aboard Sputnik 2. The Soviet space program went on to achieve a series of other space firsts in the late 1950s and early 1960s: first man in space, first woman, first three men, first space walk, first spacecraft to impact the moon, first to orbit the moon, first to impact Venus, and first craft to soft-land on the moon. However, the United States took a giant leap ahead in the space race in the late ’60s with the Apollo lunar-landing program, which successfully landed two Apollo 11 astronauts on the surface of the moon in July 1969.
For more events that took place on
October 4th, please click
here
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- 58.5% -
The percentage of U.S. export dollars that come from manufacturers, totaling $756.2 billion.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
These non-profit organizations are here to help you stay up-to-date on the oil and gas industry
in Jefferson County:
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Get The Information You Need - The Chamber Staff Is Here To Help
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Janet McLaughlin
Investor Relations Coordinator
Janet will assist you with utilizing your membership benefits, answering questions about member programming or how to promote your business through the Chamber.
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Tricia Maple-Damewood
President
Contact Tricia with suggestions, input or feedback on member programming, how to get involved on a committee or special project or with questions or information about anything related to the Chamber.
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Cassie Balvin
Administrative & Accounting Assistant
Cassie will assist you with event registrations, updating your membership information, questions about your dues or event invoices and any other Chamber programming questions you may have.
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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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