Chamber NOW May 28, 2021
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
Registration Deadline TODAY!
Friday, May 28
“SELF-EMPLOYMENT: FROM DREAM TO REALITY” SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES BEING OFFERED 
The Workforce & Business Development Program at Community Action Committee of Pike County will be offering classes focusing on the process of starting your own business. The “Self-Employment: From Dreams to Reality” class sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 1 – 4pm, starting June 1 and ending on July 1. These classes will be held at the OSU Endeavor Center located at 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon. 

Next TechCred Round Launches June 1st

The next round of TechCred opens on June 1st and closes on June 30th at 3:00 p.m.
 
Ohio businesses can visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to apply and help their employees earn a short-term, technology-focused credential at no cost. Not only can businesses upskill their current employees, but they can upskill those they plan to hire as long as they are on the payroll at the time of reimbursement.
 
More than 1,100 Ohio businesses have used TechCred, some having used it multiple times, creating the opportunity for 19,841 technology-focused credentials to be earned by Ohio employees.
 
The results from the April application period will be announced in the near future.
 
Visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to learn more!
Schedule your COVID-19 vaccine
It’s safe and effective
Everyone 12 years of age and older is currently eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. If you have not received the vaccine yet, we can help you find a vaccination site near you. The vaccines are safe and highly effective, and you pay no additional cost. Here are COVID-19 information and resources that can help you prepare for vaccination.
Stay up to date and stay healthy
For More Information on Your Insurance Needs Contact
Shawan - Marquis Insurance Agency
110 E. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 260
Worthington, OH 43085
614-889-0250
Don’t Miss $50 in Coupons

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Offers Coupons for Eligible Seniors
Youth Led Prevention Trainings
Building Your Future
Upcoming Class for 6, 7, and 8 Graders

FREE Class and consists of 7 sessions beginning June 2 at 1:00 pm
Held at the Pike County Fairgrounds


Pie Auction - 5K, 10K, 10 Mile Trail Run/Walk
Virtual Tools For Veteran Entrepreneurs
Webinar: June 10, 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Learn more about ECDI and how they can help Ohio Veterans looking to expand or start their small businesses successfully. Since COVID, ECDI has expanded their offerings to include a virtual database of entrepreneurial materials. 

Initiate is an online business training resource with over 100 interactive tools, templates, videos and guides to supplement your small business success. Each attendee will receive a free 30-day trial to the program!

The training will include: Overview of the program, Benefits for entrepreneurs, Cool features
Waverly Gus Macker
WAVERLY, OH
JUNE 26 - 27
Team Entry Fee: $140
Online deadline: June 7
Mail-in deadline: June 4
Financial Literacy
Meals on a Budget Workshop
Friday, June 30
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8th Annual Kiwanis Apple 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 25
SOMC
Waverly Family Health Care Providers
Manage Your Cash Flow
The Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission is seeking applicants for the Business Sustainability Loan Program. If your company has been negatively impacted by Covid-19 and needs assistance with working capital, OVRDC may be able to help.

Now accepting applications for the Business Sustainability Loan Program.
Wellness Wednesdays Facebook Livestream