Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce E-Newsletter
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Message from Executive Director, Valerie Winterfield: |
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I would like to sincerely thank our members, sponsors, volunteers and our community for their support in 2021 and I look forward to continued partnerships in 2022. It has been a difficult couple of years, and our members can be proud that they are part of an organization that works diligently to serve our members needs and support the community. We encourage our members to support fellow chamber members and to proudly display their chamber member plaque to let people know that you are contributing to our community’s betterment through your membership.
Our first event of the new year will be our Annual Member Dinner. The date for this event is Friday January 28, 2022 at 5:30pm and it will be held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds Hall. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend for an evening of good food, great entertainment, and networking with your fellow peers. This event is open to all chamber members, employees, spouses and guests.
The latest edition of the Ottawa County Community Guide/Map is nearly complete and will be available in January 2022. Over the past year, we have worked with the other chambers in Ottawa County and are proud of these publications.
Our Business Over Breakfast Series will continue for 2022, with our first event on February 10, 2022. Our speaker, Sarah Hartigan with Homestead PR, will be talking about social media and how it can help your business. Cost is just $5 per person and includes breakfast.
Happy Holidays to you and your family, and best wishes for a prosperous New Year!
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Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner |
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The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Member Dinner will be held on January 28, 2022 at 5:30pm at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds Hall located at 7870 W. SR 163. The evening will kick off with social hour, Free professional headshots by Ever After Modern Photography and networking, followed by a hot buffet dinner, a short business meeting, and then we kick off the entertainment with Corporate Motivational Comedian, David Horning, presenting: Think Like a Comedian, Act Like a Leader: Pivot Problems to Punchlines, and a Chinese Auction throughout the night! Tickets are $20.00 each, and may be purchased by calling the chamber office at 419-898-0479 or online at: https://www.oakharborohio.net/annual-dinner. Deadline to RSVP is January 22, 2022.
As we get closer to our annual dinner, our speaker, David Horning, asked me to forward you a quick survey so that he can tailor parts of his presentation to our organization, and your input is invaluable. Please take a few minutes to respond. Responses will remain anonymous.
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EIDL Funds Available until December 31st |
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In response to COVID-19, small business owners, including agricultural businesses, and nonprofit organizations in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories can apply for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL). This is a loan directly from SBA that must be repaid; it is a low-interest, fixed-rate, long-term loan to help overcome the effects of the pandemic by providing working capital to meet operating expenses. COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications will be accepted until December 31, 2021. Click Here for more information and to apply.
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2022 Small Business Basics Seminars |
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Seeking Gift Baskets/Donations |
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The Oak Harbor Chamber of Commerce is seeking items to use for our Chinese Auction as part of our Annual Dinner event.
The items will be raffled off during the dinner, which is scheduled for January 28, 2022 at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds Hall. We are collecting gift baskets/gift cards, and donors will receive recognition in the program and verbally at the event. If you are able to donate, please drop off to the Chamber office or call and we can make arrangements for pickup.
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Your FedEx and UPS Shipments Will Be More Expensive in 2022 |
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FedEx and UPS raise their rates every year, but there are a few things that make 2022 unique.
Demand for parcel services is at an all-time high thanks to the pandemic and all of its ripple effects. As a result, the announced average rate increase of 5.9% is notably higher than what we’ve seen in the past several years.
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If you have any news to share or any questions, please reach out via email or telephone. Please share this newsletter with other colleagues and let us know if there are others in your business/organization that need to be added to our email list.
Have a great day!
Valerie Winterfield
Executive Director
Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce
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