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Chamber NOW May 19, 2023

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Northwest Title & Northwest Law

Welcomes attorney Heather H. Keesee

Northwest Title & Northwest Law are excited to welcome attorney Heather H. Keesee to the team! Since 2020, Heather’s private practice and title company, Heather Henry Keesee Law and Verity Title, have proudly served Southern Ohio. Prior to that, Heather gained valuable experiences from her diverse background as a social worker, an attorney in a large Columbus firm, and later, through her work with the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

“With this partnership, we’ll be able to really focus on our mission to provide legal and title services to our community. Having a whole team behind us now, with legal and title expertise from across several states, helps us take care of our clients on a new level,” says Heather.

Keesee and her team, with Northwest Law, will continue to provide legal services in estate planning, estate administration, probate, real estate, and business services.

“I’m proud to enrich and expand the ways we support our Pike County and Southern Ohio clients, with trusted legal services to secure the future,” says Northwest Title Family of Companies’ President, attorney Jonathan Holfinger, OLTP, NTP.

Heather's addition to the team will help Northwest Title and Northwest Law continue to provide the highest caliber service, with quality and clear communication, for our local communities as we grow both in Ohio and nationally.

FBP Supports COPE with $2,000 Donation

Photo 1 - From Left, Terri Dunham, COPE assistant; Brack Montgomery, COPE coordinator; Tim Poe, FBP director of Nuclear Operations; Jeremy Peters, COPE director; FBP President and CEO Greg Wilkett; Bill Hoover, WCS superintendent and Ashlee Stulley, Special Programs director.

WAVERLY, OH— Waverly City Schools Community Outreach and Parent Engagement program, also known as COPE, strives to help all students meet important needs outside of school to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed in the classroom.

Fluor-BWXT, an early supporter of the program, continues their assistance with a $2,000 donation. Since 2020, FBP has provided $10,000 in financial and food donations to COPE.

“Programs like COPE are a great investment for our community. They are able to identify roadblocks for their students and not only provide financial assistance, but also connect families with the right organizations to help meet their needs,“ said FBP President and CEO Greg Wilkett. “We have seen this program make a real difference in the lives of these students and we are proud to continue to support the program’s important work.”

Once COPE identifies a student’s need, they work with the family to find the best solutions through various social programs and donations. The program provides everything from food, clothing and utility assistance, to helping parents find jobs and housing.

“Every student’s needs are unique, and COPE works diligently to build these important relationships with our students and their families to identify these needs and find solutions,” said Waverly City Schools Superintendent Bill Hoover. “Community partnerships like we have with Fluor-BWXT enable the program to ensure we are able to step up for all our students and help them thrive.”

For information about Fluor-BWXT, please visit www.fbportsmouth.com

Webinar: Effectively Engaging Media

Please join us for a webinar to learn how to advance your organization's message and objectives through the media. It will be led by communications professionals who are helping to advance a major clean energy project in Ohio that will move the state and country toward a more sustainable energy and manufacturing economy. This interactive virtual learning experience is designed for business, organized labor, nonprofits, and advocacy groups – all are welcome.

For more information, see the attached flyer.

Webinar: Effectively Engaging Media

Thursday, June 1, 2023

12:00-1:30 p.m. ET

The event is hosted by Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, the American Sustainable Business Network, and the Ohio Sustainable Business Council. It is cosponsored by the Southern Ohio Diversification Initiative, the Tri-State Building & Construction Trades Council, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, and the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission.

Older Americans Month

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May and is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of older Americans. Currently, the majority of our Older Americans consist of the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers.

This year’s theme, Aging Unbound, offers an opportunity to explore a wide range of aging experiences and to promote the importance of enjoying independence and fulfillment by paving our own paths as we age. Here are some ways we can all participate in Aging Unbound:...

AAA7 Advisory Council to Meet

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) will be hosting an in-person Advisory Council Meeting on Thursday, May 25 and is inviting interested community members to attend and participate. The AAA7 covers ten core counties in southern Ohio, including: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton...

Free Community

Suicide Awareness/Prevention Training

The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is offering a community training for suicide awareness and prevention called QPR: Question, Persuade, and Refer. The training is free and will be offered virtually on June 6 and is open to any member in the community...

Pike County Solid Waste District

County Clean-Up Dates

Waverly

Office space available in the Pike County Chamber of Commerce building located on St. Rt. #104, in Waverly. The highly visible office suite is accessed through the front entrance lobby with approximately 1173 sq. ft. of available space. The front office is listed as 20’ X 36’ and the rear office as 12.5’ X 24’ and includes a separate Restroom and Utility Room. The large space is available for multiple work-spaces or as a large office and meeting room according to tenant needs. The rental agreement includes the scheduled use of a separate large conference room and refreshment area at no additional cost. Call (740) 947-7715 or email pikechamber@yahoo.com

for more information.

2023 BUSINESS SUMMIT:

The Treasure In Marketing

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Twin Lakes Resort

(273 Tackett Lane in Piketon)

Registration begins at 8:30 am

$15 fee per person to attend this event and catered lunch will also be provided to attendees. Registration is required. You can register online at workforcebusinessdevelopment.org or call Adam Days at (740) 289-2371.