IT'S HERE!
2019-2020 Community Resource Guide and Membership Directory just arrived this morning!
40% larger than in the past providing a more complete look at our Chamber, our community, our schools and the great organizations that serve our families.
Stop in a pick one up, we know you’re going to love it and we’d love to see you.
I would like to thank everyone that joined us for our annual golf outing. The weather was PERFECT, we were nearly at maximum participants, our sponsors provided over $3,000 in prizes, our caterers were awesome, and a great time was had by all.
Join us next week for
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAY
Friday, August 9 from 11 am – 1:30 pm
You will have the opportunity to visit with representatives from several Member-to-Member Benefit providers to learn first-hand how you can save money and take advantage of programs designed to ensure businesses success.
Of course, we will be serving lunch – Jacob’s Meats BBQ Pulled Pork and Chicken Sandwiches, coleslaw, chips and drink along with a custom made DACC cookie.
Areas of focus offered by Member-to-Member providers:
Money saving opportunities on everything from office supplies and furniture, advertising, printing, hydromassages and memberships for both employees and their families will be offered by The Hubbard Company, The Crescent-News, The Defiance Area YMCA, iHeart Media and DeTray Chiropractic.
Explanation on affordable group health insurance thru Anthem BlueCross BlueShield provided by Frost Insurance Agency, and NOACC – Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce. Learn how Palmer Energy Company can save your business between 12 – 20% on your utilities.
SCORE – Business Management Assistance – providing help with HR, marketing, cash flow management, accounting, new business start up and much more.
Mark your calendars, our Annual Awards Banquet will be held on September 12
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at the Knights of Columbus Hall. This event honors our businesses and also individuals in our community by awarding the Michael A. Schultz Leadership Award, Quality of Life Award, and the 4 Under 40 Awards. We have some outstanding nominees this year. The Defiance Area Foundation will be honoring their nominee for the Good Citizenship Award. This prestigious award, endowed by the Laurie and Mike McCann Family began in 2015 and is presented annually to one of Defiance area’s outstanding citizens. Many of you will have your businesses honored at this banquet. If you received a letter that your business is being honored this year please respond quickly so we can properly showcase your business. This is a celebration of the businesses in the Defiance community and a great evening for fellowship and networking.
The kids will be back at school soon, enjoy what is left of the summer.
All the Best,
Chris Van Scoder
President/CEO
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce
