Chamber Now - June 25, 2021

Chamber NOW June 25, 2021

Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly

2021 Pike County Fair

July 31 - August 7

Pike Chamber is excited to have a booth in the Art Hall again this year. All Chamber members are invited to bring in Brochures, Rack Cards and Giveaways to the Chamber Office before the fair and be included in this year's booth.

Call 740-947-7715 for more information!

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 Dream to Reality” class sessions will be held on Tuesday and Thursday each week from 1 – 4pm, starting September 14 and ending on October 14. These classes will be held at the OSU Endeavor Center located at 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon.

Through precise planning, organization, and available tools reviewed during each session, these classes will provide the specific information required to start or expand a business. Workforce & Business Development is pleased to hold this class in conjunction with the OSU Small Business Development Center, along with the organization’s lead instructors and guest speakers, in which information will be presented about lending/loans, advertising, marketing, legal compliances, accounting, and resources available for support and assistance while building your small business.

“I’m always excited to offer this class to the residents in Southern Ohio as it provides the needed information and structure for people to take control of their dreams and turn them into reality,” stated Lisa Pfeifer. “These classes not only provide the information to turn dreams into reality, but they also dive into the reality of building, owning, and running your own business, which increases the odds of success.”

The fee for the class series is $15 per person and covers the costs of materials provided. If interested, please call (740) 289 – 2371 or email ejones@pikecac.org. Join us on Facebook for more information about this opportunity and our future events.

Adena Offering Sports

Physicals and Wellness Exams

As many parents and young athletes know, it’s a standard requirement to get a sports physical before starting any new school sports season. Whether your student is in grade school or college, sports physicals are necessary to reduce sports-related injuries, discover underlying health issues, and help prevent any existing conditions that could lead to serious or even fatal physical issues.

To help student athletes and parents, Adena offers convenient opportunities for sports physicals and wellness exams through Adena Pediatrics and Adena Family Medicine and sports physicals are also available at Adena Urgent Care locations. If a child is due for an annual wellness exam, a sports physical can be included at the same time at all Adena Family Medicine and Pediatric locations. Most insurance will even cover this under one wellness visit, with no expense to you.

Getting a sports physical helps to set a baseline for young athletes. As students get older, their bodies change. Tending to or awareness of early potential issues, like changes in metabolism, aches from bone growth or joints, can allow Adena physicians to take preventative measures. Young athletes, knowing they may have an issue, weakness or sensitivity, can train to help overcome or avoid certain physical conditions.

Adena’s sports physicals are comprehensive exams, not just basic screenings. Patients will be examined by a physician or advanced practice provider who are specifically trained in assessment techniques used during these examinations such as:

Complete history and physical examination
Discussion of the child’s weight, height and body mass index
Nutrition, sleep habits, physical development and activity
Risks to health and safety, as well as preventive health recommendations
Status of chronic conditions
Immunization updates

There is also the opportunity to discuss important issues such as avoiding drugs, tobacco and alcohol. It helps develop an open, trusting relationship with the parents and patient so they can turn to their provider with questions or concerns when needed.

For more information and ways to schedule an appointment, visit www.adena.org/sportsphysicals.

Summer Crisis Program Available

to Assist Eligible Households with Utility Bills and Cooling Devices

Eligible households can receive assistance with utility bills, central air conditioning repairs, and air conditioning unit and/or fan purchases through the Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program which runs from July 1^st through September 30^th.

Ohioans with a household income at or below 175 percent of the federal poverty guidelines and have a member of the household who is at least 60 years old, has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last twelve months, or can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health, are eligible. Additional eligibility factors include households who have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, or are trying to establish new electric services.

The Summer Crisis Program is administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency...