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Call Us:
937.548.2102
Email:
info@darkecountyohio.com
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Greetings!
I was recently asked what I was most proud of from my time here at the Darke County Chamber. Without a doubt it is the creation of the IMPACT STEM2D conference for young women in Darke County. We are deep in the planning for 2023 and we are looking for presenters and participants for our Career Fair. You can find the link below to participate this year. We expect over 100 students to attend to learn about challenging careers right here at home.
And don't forget...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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Entegrity Consulting Group
6680 Poe Avenue, Suite 400
Dayton, Ohio 45414
937-606-9823
Representative: Steve Dickerson
Entegrity Consulting Group, LLC is a Certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Certified Economically-Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), and Certified EDGE Small Business headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Our Company is founded on the core values of integrity, innovation, and excellence. We work to provide results driven solutions for our customers through communication, respect, and compassion for those we serve. Entegrity employs Subject Matter Experts (SME) in the areas of Cyber Security/Compliance, Cloud Solutions, Managed Services, Solution and Systems Architecture, Interoperability Support, Infrastructure Solutions, Healthcare Information Technology, Supply Chain/Logistics Coordination and Enterprise Data Management.
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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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IMPACT is a one day educational opportunity for young women in High Schools throughout Darke County to explore careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Manufacturing and Design.
The day will focus on hands on activities, personal connections and a Career Fair with local employers who want to connect with our future workforce.
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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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February 16, 2023
11:30 - Lunch and Check-in
12:00 - Program
Health Fair - Wayne HealthCare
Birchwood Training Center
5844 Jaysville St John Road Greenville, OH 45331
RSVP DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 10, 2023
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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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Midmark earns Gold VETTY Award - Daily Advocate & Early...
VERSAILLES -Midmark Corp., a leading animal health solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment to improve the delivery of care, today announced it received a Gold VETTY Award from the North American Veterinary Community...
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Exercise your brain and have fun - Daily Advocate &...
DARKE COUNTY - Wits Workout is an effective way to improve your short-term and long-term memory and ability to recall. Based on the research that intellectual challenge and social connectedness are two of several factors that contribute to brain...
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Greenville BASF Corp. hosts blood drive - Daily Advocate ...
GREENVILLE - January Blood Donor Awareness Month is a critical time to donate. Help the regional blood supply and enter the drawing to win $50 gift cards by donating at the BASF Corporation community blood drive Monday, Jan. 23 from 7-10 a.m. at...
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Commissioners welcome Marshall Combs - Daily Advocate &...
By Meladi Brewer DailyAdvocate.com GREENVILLE - The Darke County Board of Commissioners discussed the petition for annexation acres and the employment of legal council. Commissioners Matt Aultman, Marshall Combs, and Larry Holmes were present....
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What’s in Chamber Membership for You?
Hint: it’s more than just a ribbon cutting
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Years ago, businesspeople joined the chamber because it was expected. It was just something you did. These days membership isn’t automatic but it’s still a valuable investment in your business. In addition to networking events and ribbon cuttings, the chamber offers a lot of benefits that you can’t do for yourself, and chamber benefits can save you a lot of money. If you’re like most business owners, you could really use some cost savings these days.
Before we go into exactly what the chamber can do for you and your business, it’s important to note that chamber membership is not like a gym membership that comes with one entry and the occasional ability to bring a guest. Chamber member benefits apply to all your employees and each of them has full access. Smart businesses share this information with their employees and even add events and learning opportunities to the company newsletters and/or intranet/employee portal. Many market these benefits as an extension of their own, which can help you give your employees opportunities that may not be in your budget. Here are some of those highlights:
Chamber Membership Perks for You and Your Employees
- Learning opportunities. The chamber offers many learning opportunities throughout the year. Some are conducted by staff, while others are led by community experts. Topics vary but are always centered around information that benefits businesses. Past topics include Quiet Quitting, Using Canva, and of course our monthly Legislative meeting with elected officials. Check out our calendar for this month’s offerings.
- Increased backing. One voice in a sea of many gets drowned out easily. But when multiple voices are insisting upon the same thing, leaders are more apt to listen. When you join the chamber, you add your voice to the strength of the chamber and together we can cohesively help protect your interests. When we assist members with zoning or advocacy issues, we often hear, “We couldn’t have done it without you.” The chamber has a powerful voice, and we can speak for you in a persuasive way.
- Powerful credibility and a sense of community. Many people see chamber membership as an indication of trustworthiness. It shows you care about the community and are here to make a difference. These days that’s appealing to people. They want to do business with organizations that share their views and values.
- A group with shared interests. Everyone knows that the chamber provides excellent opportunities for networking and increasing your business. But the other thing that makes these networking events (and all chamber events) more appealing is that everyone there has a business focus as it applies to our community. You will quickly discover many commonalities that make connecting easier. In addition to possible sales opportunities, you may discover partnership possibilities and other ways to mutually fulfill your goals.
- Affordable advertising opportunities. If your ideal market is business professionals, the chamber offers a host of affordable advertising opportunities. From newsletters to banner ads, event sponsorships to speaking opportunities, the chamber can tailor an advertising package that not only places you in front of your target market but also does so in a way that helps you cut through the marketing noise of other platforms.
Chamber membership may no longer be the automatic activity that it once was but it is an excellent way to position yourself in the community, establish respect, and get the assistance you need to grow and thrive.
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 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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