Chamber NOW October 1, 2021
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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DOE Awards
Grant to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
On September 23, the Office of Environmental Management awarded a financial assistance grant to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) for oversight and monitoring of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant Decontamination and Decommissioning Project in Portsmouth, Ohio. With this award, DOE is increasing the size of the grant by $3.5 million to incorporate new air monitoring strategies that will support Ohio EPA’s and Ohio Department of Health’s efforts in providing co-located monitoring and independent verification of DOE’s open air demolition activities for a total of $7.5 million.
The grant, originally awarded in 2016, assists the State of Ohio in recovering costs from activities that support a framework for successful cooperation between DOE, Ohio EPA and Ohio Department of Health in addressing environmental impacts associated with past and present activities at the site. The grant also assists the activities of the Ohio Department of Health and local response agencies.
The objectives of Ohio EPA’s oversight and monitoring under this grant include, but are not limited to, coordinating the activities within various Divisions of Ohio EPA, Ohio Department of Health, the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and local response agencies. Ohio EPA is responsible for enforcing state/federal laws and regulations related to solid and hazardous waste management, water and air quality, and protection of human health and the environment.
This financial assistance grant will be administered over a five budget year period beginning October 1, 2021 and ending September 30, 2026. This grant continues support previously provided under a previous DOE grant awarded in 2016 that is expiring on September 30, 2021.
The DOE Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office oversees environmental cleanup at the Portsmouth Site, which produced enriched uranium for national security and later commercial energy purposes until operations ceased in 2001. The comprehensive ongoing cleanup commenced in 1989.
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Adena Now Offering Flu Shot Clinics
Avoiding the flu this season takes one simple step, getting an influenza vaccine. Adena Health System offers many flu shot clinics, making it easy for you and your family to get vaccinated.
Adena is offering flu shots by appointment at any of its Family Medicine, Primary Care and Pediatric locations. Flu vaccinations are also available at all Adena Urgent Care locations in Chillicothe, Circleville, Hillsboro, Jackson and Waverly.
Adena is also offering curbside flu shots at a number of its clinics on selected dates. For curbside services, credit/debit cards will be accepted for self-pay and insurance cards taken for others. No scheduling is required.
Individuals 18 years of age and older wishing to receive a free COVID-19 vaccination as well may do so safely during the same primary care or pediatric visit as their flu shot.
Due to the impact of COVID-19 and the Delta variant, it’s more important than ever for people to get their flu shot........
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2021 Beaver Oktoberfest
Thursday, October 7-10
Beaver, Ohio
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For continued business growth in Ohio, it is important that training providers, educators, and workforce professionals know the future hiring needs of employers. Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted are encouraging Ohio businesses to participate in this year’s In-Demand Jobs Survey to provide feedback on the state’s In-Demand Jobs List, which helps drive the state and federal investments in our workforce.
The survey is open to all registered Ohio businesses, giving small and large businesses alike the opportunity to have a voice in how Ohio prepares people for the current workforce. A top priority remains to maintain an accurate and useful In-Demand Jobs List, and to do that, we need your help. Your feedback will directly shape Ohio's workforce priorities.
Businesses can fill out the In-Demand Jobs Survey at TopJobs.Ohio.gov/Survey through October 8th. Make sure you have your business’s FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) before beginning the survey. This number can be found on previous tax returns.
Thank you in advance for your participation in shaping Ohio's In-Demand Jobs List.
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CRUISIN’ PINK
Dear Community Partner, Are you ready to go CRUISIN’ PINK in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month? Join us for a socially distanced, safe event held on October 14, 2021 | 5 pm - 7 pm.
This year’s event we are encouraging everyone to decorate their vehicles in honor of breast cancer awareness month, wear your pink and join us for a fun night of cruisin’ the streets of Portsmouth. Kick off your cruise at 5 pm by joining in the cruise route along Portsmouth streets (map is included). Cruise around town and enjoy some fun socializing from the safety of your vehicle. Let’s drive to spread a message of hope for a cancer free future.
Cruisin’ Pink t-shirt sales began September 30th. Gather up your order, fill out the attached order form and email it to SOMCPaintItPink@gmail.com. Orders of 25 or more can be delivered to your business, smaller orders must be picked up at the SOMC Friends Center.
Our annual Pink Out day is October 15th. Be sure to get your Cruisin’ Pink t-shirt and show your pink pride by taking pictures and tagging SOMC on your favorite social media outlet with #cruisinpink2021 or email your photos to Aubrey Roy at roya@somc.org.
For more information about National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events or the Cruisin’ Pink campaign, please call 740.356.PINK, email at somcpaintitpink@gmail.com or visit www.somc.org/pink.
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OPIOID RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE INITIATIVE WEBINAR
Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 9 – 11am, the OhioMeansJobs Career Centers of Pike, Adams, Brown, and Scioto Counties in collaboration with Working Partners and the Business Resource Network will be hosting a no-cost webinar which will be providing valuable information for businesses to understand how current alcohol and drug trends impact the workplace.
Topics being covered in this webinar:
- The dynamics surrounding a positive test for the employer and employee
- Best-practice strategies for preventing and responding to substance misuse in the workplace, including supporting employees in recovery
- Resources available in Ohio to support employers around these important issues
- Current alcohol and other drug trends impacting the workplace
This webinar will be delivered by Working Partners, a training and consulting firm specializing in helping workplaces minimize the risks associated with substance misuse. As a nationally recognized expert on drug-free workplace issues, Working Partners collaborates with businesses and communities to create behavioral change in adults and ultimately improve the quality of the workforce.
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Basketpalooza!
Get ready for a week of bidding and fun during the Pike County Senior Center’s first Basketpalooza!
Baskets donated by our supporters may look like these or other fun themes, like Date Night, Family Fun, Homeowner’s Dream, or Buckeye Fanatics.
Visit our Facebook page, look for the pictures of baskets available, then bid and bid again in the comments for the ones you want.
Winning bidders will be contacted the week of October 18th to arrange payment and pick-up.
Do some early Christmas shopping or find something fun for yourself! It is a great way to help the Senior Center pay for the 40,000+ meals we provide each year.
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Career Fair 2.0
OhioMeansJobs Career Center at Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a Job Fair event on:
Wednesday, October 20
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Pike County Fairgrounds
Multi-Purpose Building
311 Mill Street, Piketon
This event will feature a variety of businesses with multiple positions available in the area. Positions range from customer service, general labor, health care, logistics, cleaning, and more. The participating businesses will be accepting applications and resumes on-site and will be available to discuss position details in-person.
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REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT WORKSHOP
The Free Tax Preparation and Financial Literacy Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering a Rebuilding Your Credit Workshop the evening of Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center of Pike County at 941 Market Street in Piketon.
This workshop is being offered at no cost. The workshop will review important information on credit scores and why a credit score is important. Also, “Good” vs “Bad” credit scores, how to dispute credit claims, what are credit repair companies, how to avoid scams around credit repair; and ways to rebuild your credit score.
Registration is required for this workshop. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Ashley at 740-289-2371 or toll free at 1-866-820-1185 or via email at astewart@pikecac.org. Seating is limited.
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