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Triony Salon Secret Santa

Thanks to the generous donations from Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative, Graphic Packaging International Kenton, OH and The Hardin County Community Foundation, Triony Salon Ltd. is very excited to be able to bring back their Secret Santa Benefit for Angels For The Elderly!


Give your kids the opportunity to experience the fun and excitement of selecting and purchasing special gifts for their friends and family while raising money for a local charity!


The event will be held at the Mid-Ohio Energy Community Room, located at 1210 Lima Street in Kenton, on Sunday, Dec 3 from 12-5pm. You can sign your children up for a time slot on the sign up genius link below. EACH CHILD DOES NEED A TIME SLOT SO WE HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST THEM!!


All of the gifts are $5.00 or less so it is affordable for everyone! Just bring your child to the front doors at your assigned time, make sure they have the amount of money they are allowed to spend, a list of the people they are shopping for, and how much they can spend on each person. They will take it from there!!


They will lead them around their “Christmas Shop” and assist them in selecting gifts, help them wrap and label them and send them back out to you when they are done!


This is a wonderful way for children to experience the joy of giving rather than receiving this holiday season.


The elves have been shopping all year to prepare their Christmas Shop for this event so please sign your kiddos up and help them support Angels for the Elderly. 100% of the money raised will go straight to them!


Click here to sign up.

The Kenton Historic Courthouse District is hosting two exciting fundraisers with the Columbus Blue Jackets! For both January 6th and February 23rd game dates, a portion of every ticket purchased will be donated to support the Kenton Historic Courthouse District. Your support helps us continue the mission and maintain the Downtown for generations to come.

Click here to learn more and purchase tickets!

2023 Alliance Annual Awards Nominations


Members may now submit their nominations for the 2023 Alliance Annual Awards. The categories for this year are:


  • Business of the Year
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Community Service Award
  • Nonprofit of the Year
  • Citizen of the Year
  • RE Allen Lifetime Achievement Award


Nominations will close on January 8, 2024 at 4:00 PM.

Click here to submit your 2023 nominations!

Hardin Community Health Improvement Plan


Quality of Life Survey | Survey closes on: Monday, January 1st

Click here to complete the survey.

Alliance Events

Click here to view the Event Calendar.

Please register for events that you plan to attend to help us plan for adequate food, seating and materials.

Community Coffee


Tuesday, December 5

8:00 AM


Location: 

HCCBA Boardroom

225 South Detroit Street

Kenton, Ohio 43326


Featured Speaker:

Nicole Manns of PineRidge Pest & Critter Control


Click here to register.

Holiday Luncheon



Thursday, December 7

11:30 AM


Location: 

Hardin County Armory

128 North Main Street

Kenton, Ohio 43326


Click here to register.

Young Professionals


Wednesday,

December 13

12:00 PM


Location: 

Ralphie's

995 North Detroit Street

Kenton, Ohio 43326


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Economic Development Breakfast


Friday, December 15

8:30 AM


Location: 

Kenton Elks #157

157 East Franklin Street

Kenton, Ohio 43326


Featured Speaker:

Tami Galloway


Topic: Graphic Packaging International & Marion Technical College Manufacturing Careers, Teacher Bootcamp


Click here to register.

Hardin County Safety Council


Thursday, December 21

8:00 AM


Location: 

Memorial Park Golf Club

15906 OH-309

Kenton, Ohio 43326


Featured Speaker:

TBD


Topic:

TBD

Community Coffee


Tuesday, January 2

8:00 AM


Location: 

HCCBA Boardroom

225 South Detroit Street

Kenton, Ohio 43326


Featured Speaker:

TBD


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Member Spotlight

𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: Grand Rental is the complete rental store for all your construction, home owner, and party rental needs. A Honda and Hustler equipment dealer. We also fill propane tanks and carry bulk mulch.



𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: 936 S. Main Street, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞: 937-539-0203

𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: grandrentalohio.com


Is your business/organization interested in being featured for an upcoming Member Spotlight?



Contact Tabitha for more details! tyoung@hccba.com

Member Benefit Highlight

Click here to learn more about RISE FM's exclusive offer for Chamber Members!

SOCA PEP (Pooled Employer Plan)

401K Retirement Plan

SOCA PEP (Pooled Employer Plan) 401K Retirement Plan

In a PEP, employers of all sizes, industries, locations, etc. can join together and become a “member employer” through the SOCA Pooled Employer Plan (SOCA PEP). The Newport Group, the Pooled Plan Provider (PPP) of the SOCA PEP is responsible for establishment, management, fiduciary oversight and operations of the plan on behalf of the member employers. In the SOCA PEP, member employers can take advantage of:

  • Cost Efficiencies
  • Fiduciary Risk Mitigation
  • Operational Outsourcing
  • Increased Focus


Contact our office to learn more.

Check out our website to read more about all the discounts and benefits! www.hccba.com/chamber-of-commerce


419-673-4131 or alliance@hccba.com


Changes will be coming soon for Bulk Mail permits.

Contact our office before you plan to complete, to get more details.

Hardin Career Task Force

Formed as a partnership between businesses, employers, workforce development professionals and educators in Hardin County, the Career Task Force collaborates to create awareness of in-demand occupations in our area, and to create an understanding of in-demand knowledge and skills. Access resources about apprenticeships, upskilling with TechCred, learn about our 3E initiative, and more.

Click here to learn more about the Hardin Career Task Force.

Sedgwick & BWC Updates

Safety Grants

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Program Deadlines & Update

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BWC Bonus & Rebates Incentive Program

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OSHA Expands Requirements for Online Data Submission

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Group-Rating Safety

Accountability Letter

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Business Resources

Ohio Treasurer's Office



Economic Development Programs


  • Grow Now | Growing Your Small Business
  • Ag-Link | Agricultural Linked Deposit Program
Click here to learn more.

What is SharedWork Ohio?


If your company is facing a temporary decline in business, the SharedWork Ohio program offers you an alternative to laying off workers. With SharedWork Ohio, you can reduce the work hours of your permanent employees, and they can collect partial unemployment benefits to replace a portion of their lost wages. Let SharedWork Ohio work for you!

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Flexing the Mindfulness Muscle – Becoming a More Aware and Empathetic Leader


December 11, 2023

Noon – 1pm


Blind spots don’t have to stay blind! In this webinar, learn to build the necessary skills in becoming a more mindful leader by harnessing awareness and empathy as two powerful tools in an inclusive leader’s toolbox. Featuring the Chamber’s DEI Strategist, Patrice Borders, JD (Founder and Principal of AmplifyEI).

Click here to learn more and register.

Rhodes State Rhodesology Youth Programs

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The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program


The WOTC program provides federal tax credits to Ohio employers that hire individuals from one of several target groups. Credits range from $1200 to $9600, based on the target group and the number of hours worked.

Click here to learn more!

Community Events

Hosting an upcoming community event or open house?

As a member, there is no cost to you for us to share your event!


To submit an event contact us at: 419-673-4131 or alliance@hccba.com

MLJ Library Adult

November Calendar

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MLJ Library Youth Services

November Calendar

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Alger Public Library

November Calendar

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Head Start Preschool

Accepting Applications

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November 30

Bestseller Speaker Series

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November 30

December 1-2

Jewelry Sale

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November 24 - December 31

Lake of Lights

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December 9

Santa is Coming to Blanchard Place

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For more information on how we can share your upcoming event, announcement or business ad in the weekly Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Newsletter please contact, alliance@hccba.com