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Greetings!
I hope everyone had a great holiday season. The past few weeks have had highs and lows at the Emerson household, for sure.
I am sad and excited to announce that I am leaving the Darke County Chamber in a few weeks. I have been hired as the new Fairfield Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. This will mean that we will be returning home to Butler County after 20 years serving throughout western Ohio. I will miss Darke County, but I can't lie... being close to my kids and grandson is too hard to resist!
In addition, my mother passed away last week, which is why there hasn't been a weekly update recently. We celebrated her life this week and will miss her terribly.
So, the Chamber is searching for a new President. If you know of someone who is interested, please have them send their resume to info@darkecountyohio.com. A full job description will be available on our website very soon.
Have a great week!
Peggy
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Workhorse
940 Indiana 32
Union City, Indiana 47390
513-205-4271
Representative: Jeff Combs
AMP Electric Vehicles was established in 2007 as a developmental-stage vehicle electrification company. We first experimented with adding battery-electric power to two-seat roadsters. In 2009/2010, Progressive Insurance sponsored a rigorous nationwide competition for clean, “production-capable” vehicles. Our 100% electric GM Sky was the only mass-produced vehicle in the competition. All other vehicles were primarily prototypes or concept vehicles, not suitable for driving on public roads. We were one of eight finalists in the Side-by-Side seating category. Our Sky achieved four times the fuel efficiency of an internal combustion equivalent with zero emissions (96 MPGe vs.19/24 city/highway for ICE version).
AMP acquired the Workhorse brand and the Workhorse Custom Chassis assembly plant in Union City, IN in March of 2013. The asset acquisition made the company an OEM and enables the company to manufacture new, medium-duty truck chassis in the 14,500 to 23,500 GVW class. In addition to the plant assets, our exclusive arrangement with UpTime Parts, Inc. for logistical and spare parts support and our network of 400+ dealers provides unequaled nationwide support for our vehicles. In March of 2015, AMP formally changed its name to Workhorse Group Incorporated.
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Technical Roofing of St. Henry
PO Box 308
St. Henry, Ohio 45883
419-678-1020
Representative: Mike Alt
Technical Roofing of St Henry, LLC strives to be Ohio’s best commercial roofing contractor. For nearly 30 years, our mission has been to outperform our client’s highest expectations. They expect the best commercial roofing products and services in the industry, and that is what the Technical Roofing family provides.
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Alchemy Cocktail Lounge
203 W Main Street
Greenville, Ohio 45331
937-459-7134
Representative: Matthew Delaplane
At Delaplane Spirits the aspiration is to produce artisan small batch vodka of the highest quality. With tones of vanilla and butterscotch Delaplane is an extremely smooth drinking vodka. The distillery is owned and operated by Matthew Delaplane, a fifth generation farmer on the Delaplane homestead. It is a top priority on the family farm to source as much as possible from our community. Everything from the fruit used as well as the bottle itself is obtained locally, supporting the local economy means nothing if you're not willing to do it yourself.
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Miami Valley Janitorial
117 Sierra Lane
Arcanum, Ohio 45304
937-670-0555
Representative: Sarah Billenstein
We offer cleaning services for residential, schools, medical offices, office buildings, and more. We customize our services to meet your specific needs. Ask us about daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly service. Contracts welcome.
We promise quality, reliable cleaning service every time so our loyal customers feel special. We work hard to be the best. Our products are high-quality and safe. And we focus on the details, so you have a clean, orderly environment every time.
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Each year the Chamber hosts our Ground Hog Day Luncheon as an opportunity for members to hear from experts on the Economic Forecast for Darke County.
The Darke County Chamber of Commerce and Darke County Dave are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Ground Hog Day Luncheon
(Members Only Event)
Join us to connect with a panel of local and regional experts for an economic forecast for 2023.
- 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration and Gathering
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Welcome and Luncheon Buffet
- 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Program and Speaker
$20.00 per Chamber Member (Members / Employees Only)
Reservations are required by January 27, 2023
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January 19, 2023
11:30 - Lunch and Check-in
12:00 - Program
Confined Spaces Panel
Birchwood Training Center
5844 Jaysville St John Road Greenville, OH 45331
RSVP DEADLINE IS JANUARY 13, 2023
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Join us on Thursday, Feb 2 for our next Business After Hours!
Bring a pot of chili to share and we'll vote on who makes the best.
Of course, everyone is welcome whether you make chili or not.
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Tax Updates for Small Business
February 8, 2023 11:00 AM - Noon
Virtual
Steve Russell
Administrator – Business Tax Division
The Ohio Department of Taxation
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Want to join a committee or council to get more involved?
Contact the Chamber to let us know.
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FAS thanks community for donations - Daily Advocate &...
GREENVILLE - Financial Achievement Services thanks its clients and the community as a whole for the many generous donations to the Comfort & Joy Pet Supply Drive. Throughout the month of December, the public and FAS clients were invited to bring...
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Edison State programs accept applications - Daily...
PIQUA - Edison State Community College is currently accepting applications for its Registered Nursing, LPN/ADN Transition, and Veterinary Technology associate degree programs. The Registered Nursing program at Edison State prepares students to...
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Shared Harvest distribution planned - Daily Advocate &...
GREENVILLE - Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host its fifth "drive-thru" food distribution at Radiant Lighthouse, on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 3-5 p.m. Shared Harvest is...
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Ten 2023 Trends Hand-picked for Small Business |
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Whether you sell food, things, or services, we’ve brought together a round-up of trends that you can incorporate into your business in 2023 for increased revenue and better market traction.
Ten 2023 Trends for Small Business
- According to Architectural Digest, kitsch is in. From vacation rentals to home décor, over-the-top is just the beginning.
- The New York Times proclaimed that climatarianism is the new Cabbage Patch Doll (what everyone wants and is willing to fight for – for those of you who didn’t grow up in the 80s). “It’s no longer about eating sustainably, which implies a state of preserving what is. A new generation wants food from companies that are actively healing the planet.”
- Creative employee incentives. The buzz around professional placement agencies is everyone wants to work from home. If you can offer that to your employees, great. But not everyone can. That's why we'll probably see a rise in creative employee incentives that will help offset the work-from-home benefit for companies that simply can't offer that.
- Going remote. This is not a new trend but it's likely because of the rising costs, we will see more businesses deciding to give up their physical space and support their employees going remote.
- Doing more with less. There are a lot of great technology options out there but not everyone can afford new technology. Many businesses will instead look for ways to maximize the technology they're currently using; working with the help desk or consultants to get the most out of their existing software and tech.
- Reducing paper. According to Inc., “It's time to actively reduce your company's carbon footprint. This can both save you money and engage clients and customers who prioritize environmental concerns.” A focus on the environment is becoming increasingly popular. Businesses that continue to use non-essential things like paper may find themselves on the wrong end of a public relations kerfuffle.
- Performance media. With the increasing usage of video platforms like TikTok, organizations will find that they are now in the business of performance media. People want to see personalities and humor in brand videos along with products and services. Go ahead. Roll your eyes. Then get to streaming.
- Creating a Cheers environment. For those of us who are old enough to remember this popular 80s sitcom, you can't hear the name Cheers without thinking of its theme song and the popular line, “…where everybody knows your name.” This type of familiarity is becoming an expectation for brands. Customers want to be remembered. This gives small business an advantage over the larger companies that can only do that virtually.
- Concentrate on supply chain security. While there are a lot of not-so-positive economic predictions for 2023, there is good news for local small business. Thought leaders like Forbes are warning, “Companies need to improve their resilience in any way that they can. This means reducing exposure to volatile market pricing of commodities, as well as building protective measures into supply chains to deal with shortages and rising logistical costs.” Local small business often relies on local suppliers so they may have an advantage with the supply chain. However, if you don't, you should consider how you will navigate continued shortages and Forbes’ prediction of rising logistical costs.
- Become more human. This has been a trend on New Year's lists for the past 10 years. But as many experts are predicting 2023 will be the year of digital transformation for many large companies, small companies can embrace their own secret weapon--humanity. While many companies combat hiring problems with an investment in mechanization, small businesses score big with what Forbes refers to as “… uniquely human skills that currently can’t be automated…skills such as creativity, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, leadership, and applying “humane” qualities like caring and compassion.”
Christina Metcalf is a writer/ghostwriter who believes in the power of story. She works with small businesses, chambers of commerce, and business professionals who want to make an impression and grow a loyal customer/member base. She loves road trips, hates exclamation points, and believes the world would be a better place if we all had our own theme song that played when we entered the room. What would yours be?
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Upcoming Chamber Events & Meetings |
Jan 16 - Office closed for Martin Luther King Day
Jan 19 - Safety Council - Darke DD
Jan 26 - Legislative Committee - Virtual
Jan 27 - Coalition for a Healthy Darke County Board - Darke Rural Electric
Feb 2 - Business After Hours - Chestnut Village Community Room
Feb 3 - Ground Hog Day
Feb 8 - Small Business Lunch and Learn - Virtual
Feb 10 - HR Council - Virtual
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We thank the Diamond Circle and Executive Prestige level members
for their ongoing support of the Darke County Chamber of Commerce.
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130 Martz Street, Suite 5
Greenville, Ohio 45331
Phone: 937.548.2102
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