Chamber NOW October 29, 2021
Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
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Pike County Trick-or-Treat
Saturday, October 30
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Currently Seeking Nominations for the
2022 Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of the Pike County Chamber of Commerce is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Board of Directors. Any representative from a Chamber member business in good standing is eligible for nomination. Directors serve three-year terms, the next term commencing in January 2022. Former directors are eligible to serve on the board one year after the conclusion of their previous term.
 
Directors help shape Chamber operations and promote business in the community to support the local climate and economy of our area. They take part in crucial economic discussions and serve as ambassadors for the Chamber of Commerce. Board members bring their unique skills to the table for the betterment and advancement of our county.
 
Directors are expected to attend board meetings, typically held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Chamber office. They contribute by serving on various committees within the Chamber board.
 
Nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee no later than Friday, November 5, 2021. Once a slate of nominees has been selected, a formal ballot will be mailed to the membership.
 
Nominate by 
Friday, November 5, 2021

Four Ways to Nominate
  1. Email > pikechamber@yahoo.com
  2. Phone > 740-947-7715
  3. Print Nomination Form - Send or Drop Off >
  4. Nominate Online Here >
Any representative from a Chamber member business in good standing is eligible for nomination
Medicare Open Enrollment
Now Through December 7
 AAA7 Available for Assistance

Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 through December 7. This is the time of the year when changes can be made in the plans and providers you’ve chosen for your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage and/or Medicare Advantage option. Open enrollment is also a good time to run drug comparisons to make sure the Medicare Part D plan you are on is still your best option as Medicare Part D plans do change from year to year.
 
To be eligible for Medicare health insurance plans, you must be at least 65, or be on Social Security disability for two years, and be a US resident or legal citizen for at least five years........
OVB accepting submissions for
2021 Holiday Gift Guide
 
The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner! As always, Ohio Valley Bank encourages everyone to think Community First this holiday season by shopping local.
 
Once again, OVB will be releasing their Community First Holiday Gift Guide, which showcases area businesses. There is no fee to be featured in the guide, which makes it a great opportunity for local businesses to take advantage of free advertising. Bryna Butler, OVB senior vice president, corporate communications, encouraged local business owners to participate.
 
“It is important now more than ever to support our local businesses. One of the best ways to do that is to shop local this holiday season. It is our hope that the Community First Holiday Gift Guide can help you do just that. OVB is again excited to use its resources and experience to give back to our small businesses by offering this free promotional tool for them in this crucial time in their sales year,” Butler said. 
 
Those wishing to participate simply need to submit photos and a brief description of one or two products that they think would make a good gift to communityfirst@ovbc.com. Submissions will be accepted now through Wednesday, Nov. 3.
 
The 2021 Community First Holiday Gift Guide will be available on Black Friday, Nov. 26. This year’s guide will be available in both digital and print format.
 
Hope D. Roush
Communications Specialist
Ohio Valley Bank
740-578-3452

Pike Outreach
Holiday Bazaar Fundraiser

Saturday, November 6
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
306 Bridge Street - Waverly
UPCYCLING WORKSHOP
 
The FREE Tax Preparation and Financial Literacy Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County is offering an Upcycling Workshop the evening of Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center of Pike County located at 941 Market Street in Piketon.   
 
This workshop is being offered at no cost. The workshop will explore how to reuse, revamp, and remake common everyday items into new gift ideas for the Holiday season. Projects will be made in class for students to take home! 
   
Registration is required for this workshop. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Ashley at 740-289-2371 extension 7034 or via email at astewart@pikecac.org.  Seating is limited. Light refreshments will be provided.  



Live Healthy Live Well
Play Your Way Through the Holidays!

It is time for the next email wellness challenge - November 15 - December 26.
 
Register and Play Your Way Through the Holidays!  https://go.osu.edu/lhlwpike

This is free and open to any adult with an email address. Please share with family, friends, and co-workers!
is asking for donations for the 2021 Annual Piketon Tree Lighting. Along with the tree lighting an ice rink and many other holiday events will be included for the community. The total cost of this year’s event is $6,000.  Please consider donating to this Holiday Community Event. Thank You in advance for Your Support. Please contact Jan Conley (740) 466-6059 with any questions 
and/or to donate. 
Shawnee State University will host four career fairs this fall to provide regional businesses with the opportunity to recruit students for their job and internship opportunities. For more information on these events and how to register, visit online at https://bit.ly/SSUFall21. If questions, please call SSU Career Services at 740-351-3027 or email careers@shawnee.edu.
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