Chamber Chronicle
December 1, 2020 | Issue 12
Newsletter Contents

Office Closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Chamber News
  • Leadercast Speaker Series- 12/4 & 12/11
  • #ShopDefi Holiday Passport Program-11/23-12/12

Member News
  • The Happenings
  • BWC Update
  • COVID-19 Updates

2020 Top Tier Sponsors
Executive Director/CEO Post
December is here, and the holiday season is upon us! This is definitely my family’s favorite time of year – usually full of family, festivities, fun and delicious food.
This year the traditions and comforts of the holiday season are coming with an added measure of caution. Large family gatherings may look different this year as we all strive to keep everyone safe. The daily hustle and bustle of the holiday season is tempered now with more online shopping and avoiding the crowds.

Every year – but especially this year - let’s remember to support our local businesses and establishments. Explore what they have to offer with a renewed commitment to supporting our local business owners right here in our community. They will truly appreciate your patronage. Together we can each do our part to help continue to make Defiance a great place to live!

And thank you to all the many companies and businesses that believe in and support the Chamber’s mission year after year through both membership and sponsorship! We are grateful for your ongoing support.

What a year it has been…thankfully 2020 is winding down. We look forward with a renewed optimism to putting 2020 behind us and making a fresh start in 2021. 

Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and prosperous December and holiday season!
Sarah A. Tackett
Executive Director/CEO
Chamber News
The Power of Community
Keynote Speaker
Sangram Vajre
Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist, Terminus: Account-Based Marketing
Friday, December 4th
Noon

Location
Virtual-Link

Cost
$15

Known as the "accidental" evangelist, Sangram has built Terminus into one of Deloitte's 2019 Technology Fast 500 in less than 5 years. He is the host of FlipMyFunnel Podcast and has authored two books on account-based marketing.
Come One
Come All
Shop Small With Defiance!
Small Business Saturday is the Saturday after Thanksgiving, and now is a great time to get involved. This year, we're planning a proper Shop Small Event for shoppers when they come out. The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce will be teaming up with the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau to make your shopping local fun and rewarding.

This event will run November 23rd through December 12th. During this time frame when you visit a participating business you will receive one stamp on your passport. You will need to turn your passport into the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Office or the Defiance Development and Visitors Bureau Office no later than 4pm on December 16th. We will then draw for some fun local prizes!
Member News
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Federal

State
  • Responsible RestartOhio: Click Here for the Most Up-To-Date Information
  • CareWorks Worker's Comp Update: Click Here for More Information
  • Ohio Small Business Development Centers: Click Here for More Information
  • Ohio Office of Small Business Relief: Click Here for More Information
  • The Ohio Department of Health: Click Here for More Information
  • Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline: 1-833-4-ASK-ODH
  • Businesses impacted by the current public health crisis can contact BusinessHelp@Development.Ohio.gov for more information. Additional details about the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program is available at SBA.gov/Disaster.
  • Ohio Job Search Resource Information: Both essential businesses and current job seekers can Click Here to either post job openings or search for businesses hiring.
  • Ohio BWC: Issuing a Dividend to all employers. Click Here for More Information

Local
  • Defiance County Health Department: Click Here for More Information
  • Support Local and Stay In: Click Here for More Information
Thank You to Our
2020 Top Tier Investors