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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly
Husted Promotes Career Pathways
During In-Demand Jobs Week

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, led a statewide tour for In-Demand Jobs Week last week. In-Demand Jobs Week is designed to promote Ohio’s most in-demand and fastest-growing industries through statewide hiring, education, and training events. This year, In-Demand Jobs Week highlighted Ohio’s top jobs that stem from career-focused education and the various paths available to Ohioans as they look for their next opportunity. 

What They're Saying:  Business and education leaders have shared their quotes of support for the "Find Your Career Pathways" video and toolkit. You can find them here.

Husted Announces TechCred Results for March
May Application Period is Open

Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced the results of the March round of TechCred, in which 391 employers were approved for funding, providing the opportunity for Ohioans to earn 4,656 tech-focused credentials. This most recent round marks the 19th application period of the program with manufacturing topping the list of industries applying for tech-infused credentials.

As a reminder, the current application period for businesses opened May 1, 2023, and will close May 31, 2023, at 3:00 PM. Apply now at TechCred.Ohio.Gov.

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.

Ohio Means Jobs Van
Is on the Road

Friday, May 19
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Walmart Supercenter
Waverly, OH

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.
Classic Car Show
Memorial Day

Monday, May 29
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Waverly Downtown Stadium Parking Lot
Waverly, OH

Affiliated Financial Group
Small Business Topics and Tax Tips, What You Should Know

Thursday, May 25, 2023
6:00pm-7:30pm
OSU Endeavor Center South
1862 Shyville Rd Ste #144
Piketon, Ohio 45661

Food Safety
ServSafe Managers Certification Class

Two Day Course
June 13 & June 16

OSU Extension Office
Piketon, OH

Pike County
Pond Management Field Day

Monday, June 26, 2023

This interactive field day can provide you answers to your pond questions!

RAIN BARRELS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Sponsored by the Pike Soil & Water Conservation District

DECORATE A RAIN BARREL WIN CASH!

ENTRY DEADLINE JULY 10, 2023
Entry forms can be requested by calling 740-947-5353 or email
darlene.brewster@oh.nacdnet.net. Forms can also be downloaded by visiting

Saturday, August 12
10:00 AM
Waverly High School
All Proceeds support the Pike County Suicide Prevention Coalition
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