In The Know
The Weekly Newsletter of The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
August 18, 2017
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Today's Featured Video
Announcing the 109th Annual
Meeting & Dinner
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Watch this short video to get a sneak peek at this year's theme. And remember to nominate an individual or business who you think deserves recognition.
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October 18th Set For Annual Meeting & Dinner
It's Time to Make Your Nominations
E
ach year, Chamber members gather to recognize and honor the people and businesses who have done great things to make the local business community better. This year’s event will take place on Wednesday, October 18th, at
St. Florian Hall
in Wintersville. To review the award categories or criteria or to make a nomination, please click the "Nominate Now" button above.
There are also a limited number of sponsorships available for this event. To view sponsor packages, click
here
. And watch your mail for your official invitation. The 2017 award categories are:
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New or Emerging Business of the Year
Young Professional of the Year
Ambassador of the Year
Business of the Year
Lifetime Achievement
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"Businesses Out For Blood"
is Happening Today!
Today, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Chamber
is pleased to once again partner with the local chapter of the
American Red Cross
to host "Businesses Out For Blood." This important blood drive is being held at the
YWCA
, 320 North Fourth Street in Steubenville. The American Red Cross recently issued an emergency call for blood donations because of a severe shortage. Please come out to support this event. All donors will receive a $5 Target eGiftCard™. Register to give by clicking
here
or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.
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The Chamber Announces Its Second Annual Trip Abroad
Summer 2018 Tour Features 10-Day Trip to Ireland
The Chamber's inaugural trip to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest this past June was a globetrotting success, and we are pleased to announce next year's trip
(drum roll, please) "Shades of
Ireland"!
Departing Monday, September 3rd,
2018
, this ten day trip guided by world-renowned Collette Travel hits all of the must-see stops including Dublin, the Cliffs of Mohr, the Blarney castle, the Waterford crystal factory and more. Prices start at just $3599 per person for double occupancy and include 13 meals, round-trip air from Pittsburgh International Airport, lodging, taxes and fees. Click
here
to view the complete Chamber trip abroad website.
IMPORTANT:
Mark your calendars now for Tuesday, September 19th, 2017 at 6 p.m. when Collette Travel will provide a comprehensive overview and presentation outlining the trip details at the Chamber offices. At the end, there will be plenty of time for questions and answers. There is no obligation or charge to attend, and this gathering, as well as the trip, are open to the general public as well as chamber members. Light refreshments will be served. Please call the Chamber if you would like to RSVP for the presentation or if you'd like to receive the full-color trip brochure and outline via mail.
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Member Morsels
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo.
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You still have a couple of days left to check out the
2017 Jefferson County Fair
. Admission to "The Happy Fair" is $10.00 per person and includes one ride ticket. Children under 2 are free (does not include ride ticket). Senior citizens over 70 get in free.
Featuring such events as
Pedal Pull Tractors, Truck and Modified Tractor Pull, a Monster Truck Pit Party,
Demolition Derby Home Talent, and the Lawn Mower Demo Derby, the Daily Events Schedule can be found by clicking
here
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Winter Drive-In
will be holding a ribbon cutting on Thursday, August 24, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Now through August 24, see
Annabelle: Creation
, Rated R, with
Dunkirk
, Rated PG-13, and
The Emoji Movie
, Rated PG, with
The Dark Tower
, Rated PG-13. Ticket booth and snack bar open at 8 p.m. Movies begin as darkness permits--this week approximately at 8:30 p.m. Cash only for tickets. VISA and MasterCard accepted in the snack bar. For more information, visit
www.winterdrivein.com.
Coming Soon!
Details about Chamber Night at the drive-in.
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Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 with one paddle for each ticket; additional paddles will be $1. Refreshments will be available to purchase. All proceeds will go to support A Child's Place CASA.
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On Saturday, August 26, 2017,
Neidengard's Harley-Davidson
, located at 254 & 284 Canton Road in Wintersville, will be holding its 4th Annual Car & All H-D Bike Show. Registration will be from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and awards will be handed out at 2 p.m. Also featured: pinstriping by Wizard Graphics and live entertainment by The Crush from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. More information can be found on the
Facebook Events page
or by calling 740-266-6188. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the
Jefferson County Humane Society
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On Thursday, August 31, at 11:30 a.m.,
EM-Media
will be holding a ribbon cutting for its new Pittsburgh Media Center on the North Side, located at 706 James St. in Old Historic Deutschtown. Tours of the new building will be provided, along with a lunch by Pittsburgh catering company, My Sheree a More. Street parking and a public lot behind the building are available. For more information, please call 412-291-8108.
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On Saturday, September 16,
Aim Women's Center
will be hosting the Hero 5K Run/Walk at Jim Woods Park in Steubenville.
Come dressed as your favorite hero!
Registration begins at 8 a.m. The morning will include a 5K Run/Walk, a free 1K Fun Run for kids, carnival games, and much more. Prizes will be given. Register or donate by clicking
here
. Please call Shannon Wiley at 740-283-3636 or 240-283-4010 with any questions. Proceeds benefit Aim Women's Center.
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Want your business information included in "In The Know"?
There's no charge. Just click the button below and fill out the short online form.
Deadline is Wednesday at noon.
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Quarterly Workshop Series
Thursday, August 24
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
"Cyber Security & Physical Security
For Small Business"
1401 University Blvd., Steubenville
$20 per person.
To register, click
here
or call the Chamber offices at 740.282.6226.
Head Shot Happy Hour
Tuesday, September 12
3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
630 Market Street, Steubenville
$50 per person with payment due the day of your session(s).
Chamber Members Only.
For more information, click
here
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Coffee & Connections
Wednesday, September 13
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
500 Washington Street, Steubenville
$10 per person in advance
$12 per person if invoiced
More info can be found
here
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Please RSVP by September 11.
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Jefferson County Safety Council
"Lunch 'N Learn"
Wednesday, September 20
Registration/Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Presentation: 12 p.m.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
300 South 4th Street, Steubenville
$15 per person
Open House & Career Day
Saturday and Sunday,
September 30 & October 1
600 Airpark Dr., Wintersville
Phone: 740-264-5388
Visit the airpark website by clicking on the link above. For more information, keep an eye on this space and the
Airpark Facebook page
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American Red Cross Training Class
Wednesday, October 4
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
630 Market Street, Steubenville
$95 Chamber Members
$115 Non-Chamber Members
Space is limited; RSVP by clicking
here
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SAVE THE DATE
Our next Small Business Start Up Class will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Led by Joe Belinsky, Business Advisor with
Ohio Small Business Development Centers
, t
he workshop will present an overview of issues related to starting and operating a business, including business and financial planning, market demand, financing, and more. For more info, please click
here
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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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Keep up with the Chamber's latest events and activities by printing a copy of this month's calendar:
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Around the State. Around the Country.
Up-to-Date Information from the Ohio and United States Chamber of Commerce
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Regulatory Reform:
Ohio Can Make It Happen This Year
For the past several years Ohio Senator Rob Portman has led the push for bi-partisan federal regulatory reform. Earlier this year, Sen. Portman introduced S. 951, legislation called the Regulatory Accountability Act (RAA). Unlike previous Congresses, the 115th Congress has a real chance to make this important regulatory reform a reality.
In part, the RAA is aimed at codifying executive orders that most agencies are already required to follow and helping Congress reclaim legislative powers delegated to agencies over the past few decades. It’s about agencies being more transparent by involving the public early on and using the best data to ensure they produce sound quality regulations.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking
here
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First in a Series: Growth and Opportunity for North America
Twenty-five years ago this week, negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) were concluded. And today in Washington, officials will launch negotiations to modernize the agreement for a new era of North American commerce. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should update the NAFTA: After all, the world has changed substantially in the past quarter century.
As the leading voice of the U.S. business community, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been at the center of this year’s debate over the NAFTA for a simple reason: Some 14 million U.S. jobs depend on trade with Canada and Mexico, and well over $1 trillion in trade crosses our borders annually.
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 Optimistic Workplace
by Shawn Murphy
When it comes to work these days, we're expected to do more with less. But is this nose-to-the-grindstone philosophy the best way to run a business? Alarmingly low employee engagement numbers indicate otherwise. So, if pushing everyone harder isn't the path to productivity, what is? Supported by the latest research,
The Optimistic Workplace: Creating An Environment That Energizes Everyone
argues that our best work is the product of a positive environment.
View or download the book by clicking
here
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Today in History
- August 18, 1868 -
While watching a total solar eclipse from Guntoor, India, French astronomer Pierre Janssen discovered helium in a spectrum of the sun by using a special prism instrument known as a spectroscope.
As
Wired
notes
,
"The event marks the first discovery of an 'extraterrestrial' element, as helium had not yet been found on Earth."
On October 18, 1868, English astronomer Joseph Norman Lockyer also discovered helium in the sun's prominences. Janssen and Lockyer each submitted papers to the French Academy of Sciences announcing their findings, both of which arrived on the same day, leading to the men sharing credit for the discovery of helium.
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- 2:40.2 -
The length of time, down to the millisecond, that Monday's solar eclipse will last. According to
Astronomy Magazine,
"To experience that length, you’ll need to be slightly south of Carbondale, Illinois, in Giant City State Park. "
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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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