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In The Know_________
The Weekly Newsletter Of The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce June 2
, 2017
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Today: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
322 American Way
Weirton, WV (Colliers Exit)
Appetizer & Drink Specials - Prizes
No Charge - No RSVP
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Today's Featured Video
How to Save for Retirement in Your 70s
Instead of retiring, many professionals are continuing to work through their sixties, especially if they love what they do. In fact, the sixties are the new fifties, and our video today shows you how to adjust your retirement planning accordingly.
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Join Us for the 7th Annual
Ambassador Burger Bash
It's a Chamber event like no other.
The Annual Ambassador Burger Bash proves that business events don't have to be dull and stuffy. It's casual. It's fun. And it's outside. Plus, there's something to entertain you every second of the evening: great food, drinks, music, games, and the list goes on.
This year's event is very special in another way, too. The proceeds will fund the newly formed "Anita Jackson Memorial Community Service Scholarship."
Anita Jackson was a founding member of the Chamber Ambassador Club and a long-time supporter of the chamber, as well as many other local charities and organizations. She was instrumental in the creation and growth of the annual Ambassador Burger Bash, and her spirit and energy helped propel it to great success and popularity.
Recently, the Ambassador Club decided to use a portion of the proceeds from the event to fund two scholarships for students who will be graduating from a Jefferson County high school and continuing their education at either Eastern Gateway Community College or Franciscan University of Steubenville. Applicants were asked to provide information about their volunteerism and participation in local community activities, along with an essay about why community service is important to them. A committee of Ambassador Club members reviewed the applications and decided on the two recipients in May.
“I think Anita would be excited and grateful to have her name as a part of this new scholarship," Tricia Maple-Damewood, Chamber president, said. "She valued education and community service so much and made them each a very high priority in her life. We miss Anita’s energy and enthusiasm here at the Chamber every day, and this year’s Burger Bash will not be the same without her."
The 7th Annual Burger Bash, hosted by the Chamber Ambassador Club, will be held this Tuesday, June 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the green space at the
Best Western PLUS The Inn at Franciscan Square
. Create a decadent burger masterpiece at the gourmet burger bar. Challenge fellow Chamber members in the popular cornhole tournament. Or wow the crowd by entering the Karaoke contest. There's both a team and individual competition category with a trophy up for grabs in each. DJ Ralph Parissi will keep the music playing all evening long. There's also a "D
ouble Giveaway" for those who bring a prospective Chamber member to the bash. They will be entered into a drawing for $50 cash, and their guest will be entered in a drawing for a one-year free Chamber membership. That's a value worth over $225!
Admission is $20 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Ambassador Secretary Nicole Adamski at 740.282.0901 or e-mail her at [email protected].
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The Chamber's 2nd Annual
"That's the Ticket" Giveaway Kicks Off Monday
On Monday, June 5th, the Chamber's 2nd Annual "That's the Ticket" Giveaway will begin. Designed to celebrate the many things to do in and around Jefferson County, the “That’s The Ticket” prize package includes over $2,500 in tickets to events ranging from the Jefferson County Fair and Pittsburgh Steelers games to concerts at KeyBank Pavilion and Jamboree In The Hills. There are also tickets to local favorites like the United Way’s “Taste Of The County” and the Chamber annual dinner.
The drawing is open to both Chamber members and the general public. For just $15 per entry, participants get the chance to be the sole winner of the entire list of prizes. Tickets may be purchased at the Chamber offices or online and you may enter as many times as you like. Watch "In The Know" and your email for more details. And if you'd like to donate or sponsor tickets to this year's drawing, let us know. Your company name and logo will get HUGE exposure during the two-month span, including website promotions, "In The Know" listings, Twitter, local media press releases, and more.
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"I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
--
General Dwight D Eisenhower
click above to hear Gen. Eisenhower's full speech from June 6, 1944
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Member Morsels
Remember to visit our members' websites by clicking on the business name or logo.
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* Valley Hospice is hosting its 10th Anniversary Golf Scramble on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the Steubenville Country Club. The cost is $400 per team with a 9:30 a.m. shotgun start. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Valley Hospice "Whispered Wishes" Program, a program that grants end-of-life wishes to our patients. Click here for more information or to register.
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* On Saturday, June 17, the
Historic Fort Steuben & Visitor Center
will be hosting the 2017 Hometown Celebration: Dean Martin Centennial from 9 a.m. to midnight. Commemorating the city’s native son, the event is the highlight of the four-day Dean Martin Festival. Dino’s daughter, Deana Martin, will join the birthday parade down 4th Street, after which there will be a Meet and Greet with her at the Fort Steuben Visitor Center. The Street Fair is free, while admission for the 4 p.m. Dean Martin 100th Birthday Show at Steubenville High School and the 7 p.m. Dean Martin Celebration at the Spot Bar are $10 each. For the whole slate of events, please click here or call 740-283-4935 for more information.
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"
First Friday"
Friday, June 2
5 to 7 p.m.
322 American Way, Weirton (Colliers Exit)
Come celebrate the end of the work week at the Chamber's very casual "non-event." No RSVP. No charge. No registration. Enjoy appetizer and drink specials and more. See you there.
7th Annual Ambassador Club Burger Bash
200 Franciscan Square, Steubenville
$20 Per Person
Hosted by the Chamber Ambassador Club.
A portion of the proceeds will go toward funding the Anita Jackson Community Service Scholarship.For more information or to purchase tickets, please call Ambassador Secretary Nicole Adamski at 740.282.0901 or e-mail at [email protected]
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Wednesday, June 14
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
498 Cadiz Rd., Wintersville
$10 per person at the door
Jefferson County Safety Council
"Lunch 'N Learn"
Wednesday, June 21
Registration/Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation: 12 p.m.
Speaker: Brad Hurtig - "Inspiring Safer Workplaces"
$15 per person;
RSVP by clicking here.
To RSVP or get more information on any Chamber event, please visit the Chamber website
and click on the event you wish to view on the scrolling event calendar.
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Download the complete June 2017 Chamber Calendar by clicking below:
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Around the State. Around the Country.
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p-to-Date Information from the Ohio and United States Chambers of Commerce
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Ohio Chamber Testifies In Support Of Computer Science Education Bill
On May 23, the Ohio Chamber testified in the House Education and Career Readiness Committee in support of legislation aimed at providing a new course option for Ohio’s primary and secondary school students. House Bill 170 directs the Ohio Department of Education to create “computer science” academic content standards for grades kindergarten through twelve.
Though the bill requires computer science standards be written for grades K-12, the focus of this legislation is on grades 9-12. The reason being, the bill permits high school students to take a computer science course in lieu of certain math or science classes and electives. Most notably a computer science course could be taken in place of Algebra II which is a challenging course for many high school students and is not even tested on as a high school graduation requirement.
The basis for the Ohio Chamber’s support is simple, we feel that in general, competency in computer science better prepares students for the workforce or their next step in education. Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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Small Business Index Should Remind Washington to Continue Pro-growth Progress
Small businesses are naturally optimistic—you have to be to own a small business--but Washington has to deliver. That’s one takeaway from the new
U.S. Chamber and MetLife Small Business Index
.
One thousand companies with 500 or fewer workers were surveyed, asking them to rate the health of national and local economies, whether they’ll be investing or hiring more, and future sales expectations.
Crunching all the numbers, the Index came up with a score of 60.6—a generally positive outlook. Roughly speaking, it means 60.6% of businesses view the economy through a positive lens.
On the plus side, the U.S. Chamber’s J.D. Harrison writes, small business owners are confident about the health of their companies.
However, there are some warning signs policy makers should make note of. For instance, their views of both the national and local economies are mixed. Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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The Library Link
Great Books About Business
With Just A Click
Your link to success begins at the library. Each week in "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you,
professionally and personally. This week's book is:
The Change Makers:
from Carnegie to Gates
How the Great Entrepreneurs Transformed Ideas into Industries
by Maury Klein.
From one of America's foremost business historians comes this penetrating and engaging look at the qualities that create great entrepreneurs. But what creative talents do the legendary American entrepreneurs share, and what can you learn from them about business success? Learn more in this inspiring book.
View or download the book by clicking
here
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Guglielmo Marconi filed British Patent number 12039 for his brand-new invention, the radio. His patent was accepted a little over a year later on July 2, 1897 and he founded the Wireless Telegraph and Signal Company on July 20, 1897. Radio, of course, would go on to change the way the world communicated.
For more info on Marconi and the invention of radio, check out
this timeline
and
this article.
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$1.008 billion
The combined sales revenue that the top 10
U.S.-based doughnut brands bring in annually. Today is National Doughnut Day, and there are plenty of freebies out there to celebrate with. Here are a few.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
These non-profit organizations are here to help you stay up-to-date on the oil and gas industry
in Jefferson County:
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Contact Us
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
630 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: 740.282.6226
Fax: 740.282.6285
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