Chamber Member cuts Ribbon on New Business Venture

Chamber Members Impacted by Fire

It was with a heavy heart to let our community know that Chamber members, Chris and Melody Schirack, were impacted by a fire to the shop of their small business this past week.

2020 was tough on many small businesses and our community rallied when our small business owners needed them the most. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts through this time of rebuilding and we look forward to them coming back better than ever. There has been a GoFundMe page created to assist the family through this difficult time, you can find it here.

Chamber Announces Next Power Hour

The Seneca County Regional Chamber of Commerce will be partnering with members to provide professional development Power Hours. The first one will be hosted on Zoom. Power Hour will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9 am. Chris Lee and Hannah Luhring with Edward Jones will cover the presentation titled, "Stocks - The Nuts and Bolts".

Power Hours are free to Chamber members and $10 for non-members. Registration is required. To register, click here.

Chamber Launches Weekly Chamber Radio Spotlight

Executive Director Bryce Riggs was in the studio last week to begin the Chamber's new partnership with Classic Hits 96-7 WBVI. The Chamber will feature one of our members every week as part of a radio member spotlight. Listen for our first radio ad in February for Ralph's Joy of Living!

Seneca News Daily - Weekly Chamber Spotlight

Have you seen our new ad in the Seneca News Daily? Every week we will be highlighting one of our members that will be linked to their online directory page. This week's feature is our friends over at Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital!

Mercy Health extends the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and brings good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved.

Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital is a 120-bed acute care facility offering primary care and specialty physicians, robotic surgery, women's care, inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

JAM's Monthly Markets Ribbon Cutting

Jami Fadley, owner/designer at JAM’S Creations, is opened a new business to bring together small businesses, boutique vendors, artists and crafters for a unique shopping experience. JAM’s Monthly Markets, 147 Madison St., Suite B, will take place every third Thursday weekend, Thursday through Sunday, along with three large vendor events throughout the year — JAM’s Holiday Open House, JAM’s Spring Market and The Heritage Vintage Market (taking place during the Tiffin-Seneca Heritage Festival).

SBA Program Update Webinar Announced

This webinar is an update on the U.S. Small Business Administration’s new programs in Congress’ COVID-19 Relief Package, including the renewal of the Paycheck Protection Program, will take place at 10 a.m. Jan. 29, 2021. To register, click here.

The Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venues Act was signed into law Dec. 27, 2020, and included the opening of a third round of PPP loans as well as other assistance programs. SBA representatives Deborah Callen and Timothy Ensch are to provide an overview to these new programs and answer attendees questions during the webinar.

Ohio TechCred is not just for Industrial based businesses

TechCred, through the Ohio Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, helps businesses upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused credentials. Businesses can receive up to $2,000 for each tech-focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per employer each application period. The current round closes Jan. 29 and the next round is expected to open in March.

Program presenters were Lu Cooke, NW Ohio Liaison for Lt. Gov. John Husted, and Tori Atkinson, Workforce and Apprentice Program Manager at Northwest State Community College. To watch webinar, click here.