Chamber NOW September 10, 2021
Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
2021 Chamber Classic Golf Tournament
Thursday, September 30 @ Dogwood Hills Golf Course
Contact Pike Chamber to participate in this year's outing
Email pikechamber@yahoo.com or call 740-947-7715
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM
IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE 2021 TAX SEASON 

The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) is seeking local volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation Program for the 2021 tax season. In-depth training on preparing tax returns will be provided to all volunteers to ensure confidence and accuracy prior to the start of the 2021 tax season. Upon completion of the training, volunteers will be able to use TaxSlayer computer software to file tax returns. All prepared returns are reviewed with the taxpayer prior to submission to the IRS. 

“The VITA service provides opportunities and empowerment for our local area. Residents can have their Income tax returns prepared at no-cost by well-trained volunteers who are helping make a major difference for these residents,” said Lisa Pfeifer, Director of the Workforce & Business Development Program. “We are grateful to the volunteers who commit their time, effort, and energy into making a difference in the lives of those who need it. Because of our amazing volunteers, we are able to provide this service not only to Pike County but to our neighboring counties as well.” 

Additional information can be found on our website: www.workforcebusinessdevelopment.org. If you would like to sign up to be a 2021 VITA Volunteer, please contact Ashley Stewart
at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7034 or astewart@pikecac.org.
SELF-EMPLOYMENT:
FROM DREAM TO REALITY
SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES BEING OFFERED

Begins - Tuesday, September 14

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USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses
Farm Service Agency Will Begin Taking Applications for Indemnity Program Now - September 17

Visit farmers.gov/plip for a copy of the Notice of Funding Availability and more information on how to apply.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has designated a new priority area in Ohio focused on improving and creating northern bobwhite quail habitat. Private landowners and producers can apply for funding through the NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Interested landowners in the selected townships are encouraged to contact their local NRCS service center, ODNR private lands biologist or Pheasants Forever biologist to learn more...
Budgeting 101
The Free Tax Preparation and Financial Literacy Program of the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of
Pike County is offering a "Budgeting 101"
Workshop the evening of:

Wednesday, September 22
5:00 to 7:00 pm
OhioMeansJobs Career Center
of Pike County
941 Market Street - Piketon
 
This workshop is being offered at no cost. The workshop is designed to teach how to create a spending plan, ways to track what you are spending, getting out of debt, as well as goals and tips on how to grow your savings. 
   
Registration is required for this workshop. For more information and to register for the workshop, contact Ashley at 740-289-2371 or toll free at 1-866-820-1185 or via email at astewart@pikecac.org.  Seating is limited. Light refreshments provided.  
8th Annual Kiwanis
Apple 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 25

A.I. SCHOOL
September 28 - 30
Jackson Ag Research Station
Jackson, Ohio
YOUR FEEDBACK MAY HELP US
SECURE GRANT FUNDS

COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE OF PIKE COUNTY
SEEKING GRANT FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE AND TRANSPORTATION NEEDS

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) has embarked on a survey project for improving access to child care and transportation services in Pike County for those who are employed and/or looking for work in our area.  The survey team, comprised of staff from Workforce & Business Development, Early Childhood, and Transportation programs at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC),  has a goal of receiving 1,000 completed individual surveys and 125 employer surveys by September 30th.  From this survey, we hope to gain a clearer understanding of the needs in the Pike County area regarding child care and transportation. 
 
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Deadlines

Applications to enroll new acres under the Continuous sign up options can be made through September 30, 2021.

To discuss these programs in more detail, call the Jackson-Vinton-Scioto-Pike FSA Office at 740-286-5208 extension 2 or 740-259-3075 extension 2.

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2021 Beaver Oktoberfest
Thursday, October 7-10
Beaver, Ohio
Career Fair 2.0
OhioMeansJobs Career Center at Community Action Committee of Pike County will be hosting a Job Fair event on:

Wednesday, October 20
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Pike County Fairgrounds
Multi-Purpose Building
311 Mill Street, Piketon 

This event will feature a variety of businesses with multiple positions available in the area. Positions range from customer service, general labor, health care, logistics, cleaning, and more. The participating businesses will be accepting applications and resumes on-site and will be available to discuss position details in-person.  
Wellness Wednesdays Facebook Livestream
Pike County Visitors Guide