Head Shot Happy Hour Returns for a Second Year!

In The Know

The Weekly Newsletter of The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce

August 11, 2017

Today's Featured Video

The Power of Positive and Negative Thinking

You Need Both Outlooks to Succeed

Norman Vincent Peal had The Power of Positive Thinking, and Bobby Knight had The Power of Negative Thinking. So which is it? Do you need to focus on just the positive to succeed or should you zero in on the negative? In today's video, entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David explains why you need to count your blessings even as you're preparing for the worst.

"Head Shot Happy Hour" Returns!

We're making it easy and affordable to get a high-quality,
professional photograph for all of your business needs.

Having a high-quality, current head shot is a necessity in business. Regardless of your title or what it is you're selling, the first impression that a prospective customer or client gets is often based on an image of you. Whether it's by way of viewing your company website, seeing your picture in the local newspaper, picking up one of your business cards, or any other marketing medium that has your photograph on it, your picture can make or break that first impression. Many small business owners, however, make the mistake of using an old, unprofessional, or shabbily edited photo for business purposes, and they put off getting the proper one taken.

Last year, the Chamber held its first "Head Shot Happy Hour," and it was such a success that it's back again for a second year. Bella Lux Images will be on site on Tuesday, September 12 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Chamber offices. The price is just $50 and includes two poses as well as retouching. Legal Hair & Day Spa will also be on hand for complimentary last-minute hair and makeup touch-ups. Bookings are first-come, first-serve, so don't delay. Call the Chamber offices at 740-282-6226 to book a time. You may pay that day with cash or check. In addition, the Chamber will provide refreshments for you to enjoy while you wait or after your photo session is over.

And if you can't make it on September 12, both Bella Lux and Newbrough Photo will be offering discounts on individual and staff photos throughout the entire month of September. Click on the links above to visit their websites for more information. Why not check this one off your "to-do" list once and for all and get a quality, professional head shot that you can use for all of your promotional and advertising needs? Hope to see you at the second annual "Head Shot Happy Hour."

Quarterly Workshop Series:

Cyber Security & Physical Security For Small Business

Don't miss this informative workshop co-sponsored by the Ohio Small Business Development Center and The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Part one will focus on planning and managing security for your business. Tim Dimoff of SACS Consulting & Investigative Services will discuss how times have changed, the need for a foolproof security protocol, and the importance of conveying that message throughout your organization. Learn about current and new security threats and the solutions and benefits of proactive security planning. Part two, presented by Michael Mandato, Executive President of System Care, Inc., will focus on cost statistics, the leading causes of intrusions, laws and guidelines, and best practices that can be put in place to prevent cyber attacks.

Date: Thursday, August 24, 2017
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Location: Damon's Grill (the former Best Western Inn), 1401 University Blvd., Steubenville
Cost: $20 per person.

To register, click here or call the Chamber offices at 740-282-6226.

Check out the latest issue of The Newsline - the Chamber's quarterly newsletter

Newsline June 2017

Member Morsels

Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo.

On Monday, August 28th, the boys soccer team at Edison High School will be hosting renowned motivational speaker Brad Hurtig at the Eastern Gateway Community College auditorium. Brad was a student-athlete in a small Ohio town when, only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating accident resulted in the amputation of both of his hands. Through hard work and determination, Brad soon rejoined his high school football team and, in his senior year, led his team defense, recording 111 tackles and receiving all-state honors, all while playing with no hands. Brad now takes his life-changing message to students across the nation. Tickets for this may be purchased at the door. Admission is $5 for students, $8 for adults and children under 10 free. For group or advance tickets or more information, contact Tricia Maple at [email protected] or 740.317.3292. Learn more about Brad by visiting www.bradhurtig.com or download and print a flier by clicking here.

Spend a beautiful summer night under the stars at the Winter Drive-In. Now through August 17, see Annabelle: Creation, Rated R, with Dunkirk, Rated PG-13, and Despicable Me 3, Rated PG, with Spider-Man: Homecoming, Rated PG-13. Ticket booth and snack bar open at 8 p.m. Movies begin as darkness permits - this week approximately 8:30 p.m. Cash only for tickets. VISA and MasterCard accepted in the snack bar. For more information, visit, www.winterdrivein.com.

Watch for details about Chamber Night at the drive-in coming soon.

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There's no charge. Just fill out a short online form by clicking here. Deadline is Wednesday at noon.

On Tuesday, August 22, at 6 p.m., A Child's Place CASA will be holding the "Quarters for CASA" quarter auction at Garibaldi Lodge, located at 670 Main Street in Follansbee.

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.

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.

Keep your membership information up-to-date.

Make any changes to contacts, phone numbers, email addresses, and more by clicking below.

Member Information Update Form

Jefferson County Safety Council

"Lunch 'N Learn"

Wednesday, August 16

Registration/Lunch: 11:30 a.m.

Presentation: 12 p.m.

Speaker: Craig Petrella

"Heat Stress in the Workplace"

Hellenic Hall at
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
300 South 4th Street, Steubenville
$15 per person; RSVP by clicking here.

"Businesses Out for Blood"

American Red Cross/Chamber Blood Drive

Friday, August 18

10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

YWCA 320 North 4th Street, Steubenville

For more info, click here.

Donors who provide an email address during registration will receive a $5 Target e-gift card.

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"

Damon's Grill (the former Best Western Inn)

1401 University Blvd., Steubenville
$20 per person.

To register, click here or call the Chamber offices at 740.282.6226.

Jefferson County Airpark

Open House & Career Day

Saturday & Sunday, September 30 &

October 1

600 Airpark Dr., Wintersville

Phone: 740-264-5388

Visit the aipark website by clicking on the link above. For more information, keep an eye on this space and the Airpark Facebook page.

SAVE THE DATE

It's a tailgate party!. Don't miss September's "Business After Hours" at New York Life, 3911 Sunset Blvd. in Steubenville.

Agent John Cucarese and his staff will be serving up tailgate favorites all evening long and you might walk away with a door prize or two. Watch In The Know for details.

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.

Did you miss the Chamber's Brown Bag Luncheon last month on planning a social media calendar for your business? Never fear! We have you covered. You can check out the PowerPoint presentation from the event by clicking the button below.

Creating A Social Media

Marketing Calendar

Around the State. Around the Country.

U p-to-Date Information from the Ohio and United States Chamber of Commerce

Quarter 2 Prosperity Pulse Survey Results Are In

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce Research Foundation released the findings of its quarterly business leader’s survey today. The Quarter 2 findings reveal the following:

The statewide Prosperity Pulse moved up slightly from a 5.0 to 5.1 in Q2, with an anticipated uptick for Q3 at 5.4.
Although anticipated profit growth in Q2 was not realized, expenses were kept significantly lower, allowing profits to continue to outpace expenses.
74% of business leaders are optimistic about the economic climate.
Workforce worries increased as employee numbers slightly decreased or didn’t increase as anticipated.
Workforce worries also weigh heavy on the minds of many of the state’s top business sectors: Finance/Insurance, Manufacturing, Transportation/Logistics, Construction and Healthcare.

Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.

5 Things I Hate About the Tax Code

It’s over. I’ve had it. This just isn’t working out, Internal Revenue Code. We’ve tried and tried. I just need a real Code. I need a Code that is more competitive, more pro-growth. It’s been 31 years and, for all the reasons below and more, I’m moving on. Done. Finito.

1. High Rates

The United States has the highest marginal corporate tax rate among the 35 industrialized countries of the OECD. Our successful small businesses are facing even worse with combined federal and state marginal rates close to 45%. I know being number one is great at the Olympics, but in the world of tax rates, well, it’s basically the worst.

2. Internationally Uncompetitive

As I’ve noted before, we are the last member of the major industrialized OECD countries still clinging to your anti-competitive worldwide system of taxation we adopted in the 1980s.

Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.

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,"

The Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County will directly connect

you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week's book is:

The New Pioneers

by J.P. Faber

This book is an optimistic look at how we can rebuild our cities and jump-start more small businesses. It shows how we can make far better use of our resources, both human and physical. The New Pioneers: How Entrepreneurs Are Defying the System to R ebuild the Cities and Towns of America paves a road to success in a crumbling world. It's time for the little guy to have a fighting chance to get ahead once again.

View or download the book by clicking here.

Today in History

- August 11, 1929 -

Babe Ruth hit his 500th home run at League Park in Cleveland, Ohio. Ruth was pretty confident he was going to hit his milestone homer that day and arranged in advance for a police officer to "find the kid who gets the ball and bring him to me. I'd kind of like to save that one." Sure enough, as Gordon Cobledick reported for The Plain Dealer, "He hit the first ball pitched by Willis Hudlin on his first at bat and it went sailing high over the right field wall and into Lexington Avenue -- for No. 500.hit." You can read more about the Babe's legendary homer here.

- 2,000,000 -

The number of copies Glen Campbell's 1975 hit, "Rhinestone Cowboy," sold. Written by Larry Weiss, "Rhinestone Cowboy" was Campbell's biggest success in a career filled with many milestones. May he rest in peace.

Source: heavy.