In The Know
The Weekly Newsletter of
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, June 18, 2021
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This Week's Featured Video
Black Tulsans Work to Rebuild ‘Black Wall Street’
Decades After Massacre
From the Wall Street Journal: The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 destroyed hundreds of Black-owned businesses and homes in the city’s Greenwood District. A century later, entrepreneurs and activists are working to preserve “Black Wall Street’s” memory while pushing to rebuild and recover what was lost. Watch the video by clicking "Play."
Also, for the youngsters in your lives, Sesame Street released this catchy song in honor of Juneteenth. And check out more Chamber-related videos at our YouTube Channel by clicking below.
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Five Under Five
Are you getting the most from your Chamber membership? We keep making it easier and simpler to use our programs and services and in many cases, it just takes the click of a button. In this new weekly section, take a moment to click through and learn something new, share information about your products and services, promote an upcoming special or event, find out a new way to save money or be more engaged with fellow members (and prospective customers). And you really can do all five in under five minutes!
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RSVP to Coffee & Connections (see below) and start talking about your business!
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Read about the Chamber Health Insurance plan for sole proprietors.
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Father's Day Is This Sunday
Show your appreciation for all the fathers or father figures in your life by using our dining & shopping guide for that perfect Father's Day gift!
Every year, we go out of our way to show our fathers how much we love and appreciate all that they do for us. For this Father's Day, you don't have to go far to find that specific gift. With the Chamber's Summertime Shopping and Dining Guide as well as our Shop Where I Live website, you can browse online from the comfort of your home at local businesses that have those hard-to-find, unique items that say exactly how much you care.
Father's Day is this coming Sunday, June 20th! Show your gratitude with a gift card, a great meal, or a unique gift for the outdoorsman, sportsman, grill master, or handyman father in your life. We have provided you with a quick and comprehensive guide to our local, member businesses below. All you have to do is pick up the phone or go online.
Remember, your continued support of local businesses benefits your business or organization as well, with your purchases recycling many times in the form of tax dollars, increased spending by fellow citizens, more jobs, and an increased sense of community pride.
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OhioMeansJobs Area 16 Summer Hiring Event |
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OhioMeansJobs is hosting a Free Virtual Job Fair on Thursday, June 24th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Opportunity is knocking as multiple industries offering good-paying jobs will be participating, including Troy, Coen Careers, Williams Lea, Jennmar Services, and Cabela's Distribution Center.
The event is free to attend for both Employers and Job Seekers and uses the Virtual Premier platform. To receive more information or to register for this event, please click on the buttons below.
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Mark your calendars now for the Chamber's 2021 Annual Dinner Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, October 20th, National Chamber of Commerce Day. St. Florian Event Center will once again host this important event. Watch your email and weekly newsletter for details.
And on Tuesday, August 17th, the Chamber will host its Annual Oil and Gas Update Luncheon. This is a great way to learn about all the latest developments in Jefferson County pertaining to these industries. Watch your email for details.
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It's Time For Coffee & Connections.
A First-Time Venue Takes Us Outside & On The River!
Coffee & Connections is casual, fun, and the perfect way to share news about all that your business or organization has to offer. Bring business cards, marketing pieces, coupons, and/or giveaway items. We'll have you in and out in no time.
What: July "Coffee & Connections"
When: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
Time: 8 to 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: Historic Fort Steuben and Visitor Center
$15 Per Person. $20 for walk-ins.
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Sponsorships Now Available for 2021 Burger Bash! |
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Don't miss the 2021 Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Burger Bash and Corn Hole Competition, sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club. The 11th Annual event offers a Corn Hole Competition with a traveling trophy and a Karaoke Challenge to brave participants. You can also just relax and enjoy the music, food, friends, and fun!
The 2021 Burger Bash and Corn Hole Competition will be held again on the "Green Space" at Franciscan Square, located at 200 Franciscan Square, directly in front of the Inn and Suites at Franciscan Square Best Western PLUS. Join us on Wednesday, August 4th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will continue to fund the Anita Jackson Community Service Scholarship.
Anita Jackson dedicated her life and career to making Jefferson County a better place for working, learning, and living. She was a member of numerous educational, religious, and public service organizations throughout the community and held many board and trustee positions over the years. We wish to award the scholarships to recipients that are upcoming graduates from a Jefferson County School and plan to further their education. We are also happy to say that we raised a record amount in 2020 and have increased the scholarship amounts given to local students this year!
We appreciate your support and hope that you will consider this worthy cause and fun-filled event by purchasing a sponsorship for the 11th Annual Burger Bash (see button below). Also, please encourage your employees and fellow Chamber members to join us on August 4th, 2021. Your support and patronage of this event will allow us to continue Anita's legacy of community service through engagement and education.
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BRPS Secures DBE Certification
According to Rick Yetts, founder and CEO, "Our certification enables us to support fracking companies doing business on DOT land, including aviation natural gas drilling projects similar to the Allegheny County Airport Natural Gas Drilling Project in Pittsburgh."
"We also have our NMSDC MBE certification," he added. "NMSDC certification is primarily recognized by corporate America typically with supplier diversity programs."
On August 8th, 2021, their first anniversary, BRPS will attain their Ohio MBE and EDGE Certifications.
"These certifications will enable us to support fracking company MBE/EDGE participation goals when fracking on state-owned land," Rick said.
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Encino Selected as the 2021 Winner of the Excellence Award in the Large Business Category from the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance
Encino Energy is the winner of the Excellence Award in the Large Business category this year, awarded by the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance (EODA). The EODA is an independent and nonprofit organization that promotes economic development with representatives from sixteen counties in Eastern and Southeastern Ohio.
“I am very pleased to announce that Encino Energy has been selected as one of EODA’s well-deserving Excellence Award recipients,” says Jim Schoch, Executive Director of EODA. “Encino Energy was nominated by Terry Bell for the Large Business Award as a result of their community-mindedness, transparency, and commitment to the region.”
Encino is the first exploration and production company to receive an excellence award from the EODA. The Alliance recognized Encino’s investment in and transparent communication with the communities in which Encino serves and operates. The successful prioritization of safety in all operations and the efforts to mitigate of the environmental impacts were among other reasons that the EODA chose to highlight Encino for its excellence. Encino was nominated by Terry Bell, Vice President of the Jefferson County Township Association.
“I was motivated to nominate Encino for the EODA Excellence Award because I’ve seen the hard work they’ve put into serving and partnering with our townships, “said Terry Bell, of the Jefferson Township Association. “The commitment Encino has to operating sustainably is clear, and that includes maintaining strong relationships with the whole region through education, outreach, and partnership initiatives.”
The award was accepted by several members of the Encino team, including the Chief Operating Officer, Ray Walker.
“To receive the Eastern Ohio Developmental Alliance’s Large Business Excellence Award is a tremendous honor that could not have been accomplished without the ongoing partnership we have with the communities in which we live, work, and operate,” says Ray Walker, Chief Operating Officer of Encino Energy. “Encino is committed to do the right things for the right reasons while never losing site of long-term focus and safety. We are excited and optimistic about our future in Ohio, and we are deeply humbled by this extraordinary recognition from EODA.”
This press release was provided to the Chamber by Encino Energy.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Second Baptist Church! |
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Come join Second Baptist Church in celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19th, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Entertainment includes Baptist's Men's Choir, a dance-off (70s & 80s music), Spoken Word, and Gospel artist Angela Primm!
A variety of food and retail vendors will be there in addition to the entertainment. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a Chinese auction.
Sponsors for this event include the Steuben Striders, the Second Baptist Christian Brotherhood, and the Trinity Health System, which will be administering COVID-19 vaccines. The Second Baptist Church is located S. 8th Street, Steubenville, between Adams Street and Short Street.
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Barium & Chemicals, Inc. & The Jefferson County Health Department sponsor COVID vaccination Event.
When: Friday, June 25th from 9am to 12pm.
Where: Pottery Addition Volunteer Fire Department
448 Kingsdale Road, Steubenville
Barium & Chemicals, Inc, in conjunction with the Jefferson County General Health District is hosting a COVID vaccination clinic on Friday, June 25th at the Pottery Addition Volunteer Fire Departments. There will be free T-shirts for those who get vaccinated and refreshments available during the 15-minute, post vaccine wait. There's plenty of free parking and no appointment needed.
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Ohio Valley Honda
Make A Wish Radio-thon
106.3 The River invites you to join them at Mario's Restaurant, 3806 Main Street in Weirton, on Thursday, June 24th, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for their 4th annual Ohio Valley Honda Make A Wish Radio-thon.
Hear past and future Wish Kids (kids who get their wishes granted), Wish Donors, Make A Wish sponsors, and supporters live, on air as 106.3 The River works to raise money for local critically ill kids.
Sponsorships are still available so if you'd like to associate your name with a good cause, call 740-317-1837 for more info or you can stop by Mario's the day of the event.
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Windshield Repair & Replacement Discounts
Did you know? Driving over a pothole or a temperature change can cause a rock chip to quickly spread into a crack in your windshield?
It is much more expensive to replace a windshield than to repair one. If you are in need of repairing that pesky rock chip, please call us today.
J.K. Auto Glass offers free mobile services to help ensure that you can go about your day with the least amount of interruption. If you happen to need a windshield replacement, know that our technicians are certified installers. We guarantee our work is done efficiently and professionally.
We also work with insurance companies and can help walk you through the process when there is a claim. The Difference is Clear. Call us today! (740) 381-1234.
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This Week's Line-Up at
Winter Drive-In
Winter Drive-In is back for another year of high-quality, wide-ranging cinematic entertainment.
Winter Drive-In is located at 400 Luray Drive in Wintersville.
For more information, check out their Facebook page here.
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You're Invited to Two
Grand Reopening Celebrations!
The Ribbon Cutting will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday. For info on the various activities that will be offered, click the button below.
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There will be multiple events throughout the day. Please RSVP for lunch, which will be held at 11 a.m. and 12 noon, by calling 740-314-5197.
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Holiday Inn is Now Hiring!
Benefits offered are Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Employee Discount Rates at all IHG properties.
Apply at: Holiday Inn Weirton, 350 Three Springs Drive in Weirton.
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Milwaukee Tool Sale
Cordless and corded, we have it all.
General Rental, Inc., also stocks a wide selection of bits and blades including SDS+, SDS-MAX, and Spline bits.
Call us today at 740-282-9588. Let us help you find the right tool for your job.
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The 35th Annual Holy Trinity
Greek Food Festival
June 23rd to 25th, 2021
The 35th Annual Holy Trinity Greek Festival is right around the corner.
Featuring traditional Grecian foods and pastries and live music, the festival will be held Wednesday, June 23rd, through Friday, June 25th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 300 South 4th Street in Steubenville.
The festival has numerous opportunities for you to advertise your business, putting your name in front of more than 600 prospective customers.
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Ohio Valley Music Guild
2021 Membership Drive
For over 16 years, the Ohio Valley Music Guild, an Ohio-based 501(c)3 Charitable Organization, has been providing quality events and entertainment, arts/culture preservation, and music scholarships to many throughout the Ohio Valley.
During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Music Guild brought you a virtual concert by Pittsburgh’s Ashley Marina; continued to support the Grand Theater Project; and awarded our annual music scholarship to Mollie Vonderhaar from Xavier University.
With your support in 2021, we hope to continue our programs and mission of "providing quality entertainment at affordable prices to the Ohio Valley." As we begin to plan events and other programs, your support is needed more than ever.
As a regular member/prospective member, we hope you will continue or begin to support us to boost our membership, starting at only $20 per person. Other membership levels are available including Bronze ($50), Silver ($100), and Gold ($200+); each includes membership for up to 2 individuals (i.e., couples, etc.).
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Member Morsels are free and an easy, fast way to reach hundreds each week. It reaches the entire Chamber database each Friday - that's over 850 local business owners, managers, and employees.
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo. Submit your Member Morsel by clicking the button below.
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AROUND THE STATE. AROUND THE COUNTRY |
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Distracted Driving Bill
Receives a Second Hearing
Earlier today, the Ohio Chamber offered written proponent testimony on House Bill 283. HB 283 would prohibit the use of an electronic wireless communication device (EWCD). HB 283 would make the use of EWCD while operating a motor vehicle a primary offense. Ohio is only one of four states to not make using an EWCD while operating a motor vehicle a primary traffic offense for all drivers. Despite the fact that over the last five years (2016-2020), 66,000 crashes and 212 fatalities have been caused by distracted drivers. It is time for Ohio to join the other 46 states and change the culture of distracted driving.
Public Opinion Strategies recently conducted a poll of 1,000 licensed drivers in Ohio. Distracted driving is the most worrisome issue for these Ohio drivers. And these drivers observe distracted driving more than 50% of the time while they are driving. And the poll found that support for a new law to deal with distracted driving caused by an EWCD is at 78%, with 45% of respondents strongly supporting this new law.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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New Poll Shows Small Businesses Hopeful as Pandemic Recovery Accelerates
Please Note! This is an editorial from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and its members.
The Q2 2021 MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index (SBI), released this week, finds that as more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, states lift restrictions, and businesses continue to reopen, a majority (65%) of small business owners are more optimistic that the worst of the pandemic is over.
According to the poll taken April 21 – May 6, the dominant emotion small business owners are feeling about their current operating strategy is “hopeful” (44%).
Thirty-one percent say they are “comfortable” and 24% say they are “concerned,” rounding out the top three current feelings.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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Great Books About Business With Just A Click
Your link to success begins at the library. With each week of "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week:
Work That Counts
by Richard Lee
In Work That Counts: Breaking Down the Barriers to Extraordinary Results, Richard Lee, a Silicon Valley leadership trainer, proves that you don't need to reengineer your entire organization to maximize its potential; you only need to give your people the tools to succeed inside it. Drawing on examples from companies he has worked with, Lee provides practical solutions to the problems that hold people back in nearly every organization. Among the skills he teaches are: How you as a team leader can hold team members accountable without micromanaging. How to get support for your objectives from other teams--even when they don't report to you or your division or business unit. How to partner with others, within your team and across with other teams, to achieve the results you want
Click here to borrow a copy of this book.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
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Today in History
- June 18, 1812 -
War of 1812 begins
From History: The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law—and the War of 1812 begins. The American war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. A faction of Congress known as the “War Hawks” had been advocating war with Britain for several years and had not hidden their hopes that a U.S. invasion of Canada might result in significant territorial land gains for the United States.
In the months after President Madison proclaimed the state of war to be in effect, American forces launched a three-point invasion of Canada, all of which were decisively unsuccessful. In 1814, with Napoleon Bonaparte’s French Empire collapsing, the British were able to allocate more military resources to the American war, and Washington, D.C., fell to the British in August. In Washington, British troops burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by U.S. soldiers.
To read this entire article, please click here.
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Saturday is Juneteenth.
Did You Know?
- Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
- Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
- Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863.
- The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order.
- However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
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Tricia Maple-Damewood
President
Contact Tricia with suggestions, input or feedback on member programming, how to get involved on a committee or special project or with questions related to Chamber membership.
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Hannah Ward
Administrative & Membership Coordinator
Contact Hannah with changes to your membership information, questions regarding events or programs, or assistance with scheduling an Eblast or Member Morsel.
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Craig Cribbs, Reso, Inc.
Billing Support
740-275-4940
Contact Craig with invoice or billing questions and to make a dues, event or sponsorship payment.
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Contact Us
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
630 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: 740.282.6226
Fax: 740.282.6285
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