Chamber NOW August 5, 2022
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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Pike County Fair
Now - August 6
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THE RETURN OF CAREER FAIR
IS SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 14
Back by popular demand, the OhioMeansJobs (OMJ) Career Center at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting its annual Career Fair event on Wednesday, September 14 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Multipurpose Building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street, Piketon).
This event will feature a variety of area businesses that have multiple open positions available in the area. Positions range from customer service, general labor, and health care, to logistics, cleaning, and more. The businesses attending the event will be accepting applications and resumes on-site and will be discussing details to anyone interested in the jobs available.
This event offers local job seekers the opportunity to meet with employers from Pike, Ross, Scioto, Adams, and Jackson Counties to discuss available positions and work opportunities. To assist job seekers prepare for this opportunity, the OMJ Career Center of Pike County will be helping with updating resumes, interviewing practices, and tips at no-cost for these services.
“We have been looking forward to this event since last October,” stated Erica Jones, OMJ Career Center Supervisor. “This event has proven to be an excellent opportunity for job seekers and businesses to find out more about each other, learn about the positions available, and match job seekers’ skills to employers seeking to fill open positions.”
The Career Fair events took place last year in May and October which resulted in a total of over 160 job seekers in attendance and over 74 businesses participating.
This event is open to the public and requires no cost to attend. Doors open to the public at 5:00 pm. For more information, please contact the OhioMeansJobs Career Center at (740) 289 - 2371 or visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org or pikeonestop.org. Follow us on Facebook for up-to-date information.
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Pike County Health Coalition
Community Health Needs Assessment Survey
The Pike County Health Coalition would like to have your input on the Community Health Needs Assessment.
Please help us by send the link below or the attached document to your employees, co-workers, patients, clients, or any Pike County resident.
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Pike County YMCA in need of sponsors for the coming Soccer season!
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Dear Business Community Members,
The Pike County Suicide Prevention Coalition (PCSPC) is planning the Third Annual "Never Give Up" 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, August 13, 2022. This event will be held at Waverly High School. The success of this event depends on our sponsors who provide financial assistance and voluntarily participate in this event.
The Pike County Suicide Prevention Coalition held its first meeting in July 2018. Group members are parents, members of community agencies, students, clergy, community members, and family and friends of those who have died by suicide. In 2021, the PCSPC has accomplished the following...
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A PAINTING FUNDRAISER EVENT
The Events Committee of the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting “A Starry Night at CAC: A Painting Fundraiser” Event open to the public on Tuesday, August 16 at 6pm. This event will take place at the Pike County Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly). The supplies needed to paint your interpretation of Van Gogh’s famous masterpiece, Starry Night will be provided. Scioto County artist, Charles Haskins will be instructing throughout the event to offer assistance.
Anyone who would like to participate in this event are required to register by Monday, August 1. There is a $20 fee for adults and $15 for 13 and younger (payable to Community Action Committee of Pike County). The proceeds will go to the Events Committee to assist with funding future community events (e.g. Trunk-or-Treat, Reindeer Games, Easter Egg Hunt, etc). Donations to the Events Committee are always greatly appreciated.
To register to attend this event, please email Amber Wheeler at awheeler@pikecac.org or call her at (740) 289 – 2371. Payment is due upon registering for the event. Credit cards, cash, and checks are accepted.
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Building Legally Resilient Small Businesses
Quick Advice Legal Clinic for Entrepreneurs
August 17, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Deadline: August 11, 2022
LOCATION: OSU South Centers Endeavor Center
1862 Shyville Road - Piketon, Ohio 45661
COST: No cost to attend.
Registration is required. Space is limited.
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FLAG FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
2nd Annual 7v7 Flag Football Tournament
• Ages 16 & Older
• Registration Fee: $100 Per Team.
• Money must be paid day of Registration
• Registration Deadline: Aug. 15
• Max roster of 1 0 people
August 20
10:00 am - ???
Pike County YMCA
Contact YMCA : 740-947-8862
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Active Parenting
First Five Years
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2022 Dates:
- Monday, August 22
- Tuesday, August 23
- Monday, August 29
- Tuesday, August 30
Time and Location:
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
OSU Extension Pike County
313 Mill Street
Piketon, OH 45661
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Where Does My Money Go?
Budgeting 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 “Where Does My Money Go?” Budgeting Workshop on the evening of Thursday, August 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Market Street Location at 941 Market Street in Piketon.
This workshop is being offered at no cost. The workshop is designed to show you how to create a spending plan, how to track what you are spending, how to get out of debt, as well as goals and tips on how to grow your savings.
Registration is required for this workshop. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Kate at 740-289-2371 or via email at cvanmeter@pikecac.org. Seating is limited.
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Pike County
Visitors Guide
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