Welcome Our New Member!
We are excited to introduce to you the newest member of
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email, or stopping by their business to introduce yourself.
Studio 23 Boutique Ltd. Co.
BlueWave Center
1400 Main St. Follansbee, WV 26037
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This Week's Featured Video
Here’s Where Inflation Is Hitting U.S. Households Hardest
From the Wall Street Journal: Where in Americans’ household budgets is inflation hitting the hardest? WSJ’s Jon Hilsenrath traces the roots of the rising prices to learn why some sectors have risen so much more than others. Watch the video by clicking "Play."
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Father's Day is This Sunday
Show your appreciation for all the fathers or father figures in your life by using our dining & shopping guide for that perfect Father's Day gift!
Every year, we go out of our way to show our fathers how much we love and appreciate all that they do for us. For this Father's Day, you don't have to go far to find that specific gift. With the Chamber's Summertime Shopping and Dining Guide as well as our Shop Where I Live website, you can browse online from the comfort of your home at local businesses that have those hard-to-find, unique items that say exactly how much you care.
Father's Day is this coming Sunday, June 19th! Show your gratitude with a gift card, a great meal, or a unique gift for the outdoorsman, sportsman, grill master, or handyman father in your life. We have provided you with a quick and comprehensive guide to our local member businesses below. All you have to do is pick up the phone or go online.
Remember! Continued support of local businesses benefits your business or organization as well, with your purchases recycling many times in the form of tax dollars, increased spending by fellow citizens, more jobs, and an increased sense of community pride.
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OEPA/DEFA Webinars with CEUs and Funding Available | |
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Webinar #1: Stormwater Permitting Requirements for Industrial Activity under 2022 General Permit
June 21, 2022, at 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Attend this session to learn about the new Ohio EPA industrial stormwater general permit (OHR000007), notable changes from the previous general permit, and how to renew your coverage or obtain initial coverage.
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Webinar #2: Ohio EPA’s Regulations—
What You Need to Know to Stay Out of Trouble!
July 26, 2022, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Ohio EPA recognizes that it can be a challenge to understand and keep up with all the environmental regulations that apply to your business. This presentation highlights Ohio EPA’s major areas of compliance, resources for a complete understanding of the requirements, and proper management of common waste streams.
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Are you struggling to recruit your workforce?
Ohio Southeast can help! Join OhioSE and JobsOhio for a one-hour virtual training on best practices for Human Resources in finding hidden talent. Hear directly from experts working to place job seekers from niche talent pools.
Learn who to contact and how to hire:
- National Guard
- Recovery to Work
- Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
The session is one hour in length and includes engaging discussion and time for Q&A.
Session will take place on Tuesday, June 21st, via Zoom from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
For more information, click here to download a printable PDF. Click the link below to register. You will receive log-in details after registration. Click the link in your confirmation email to "Add to Calendar."
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Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings
Please mark your calendar for the following dates:
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It's Time for Coffee & Connections!
Join us on Wednesday, July 13, as we gather at The Historic Fort Steuben & Visitors Center to network and mingle with fellow Chamber member businesses and organizations.
Coffee & Connections is casual, fun, and the perfect way to share news about all that your business or organization has to offer.
After a delicious hot breakfast, each attendee gets the opportunity to give a brief commercial about their business or organization and distribute business cards, brochures, coupons, or other promotions.
What: July Coffee & Connections
When: Wednesday, July 13th
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: The Historic Fort Steuben & Visitors Center
120 South 3rd Street, Steubenville
How Much? $15 Per Person. $20 for walk-ins.
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The 2022 Burger Bash is Almost Here! | |
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Great Books About Business with Just a Click
Your link to success begins at the library. With each week of "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:
Company of One:
Why Staying Small is the Next Big Thing for Business
by Paul Jarvis
This guide to enjoying a more successful and fulfilling career by staying small outlines a one-person business strategy for generating consistent cash flow, detailing how to set up, address unexpected setbacks, and maintain happy clients.
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Have Something to Share?
Member Morsels are free and an easy, fast way to reach hundreds each week. It reaches the entire Chamber database each Friday - that's over 850 local business owners, managers, and employees.
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo. Submit your Member Morsel by clicking the button below.
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$1000 OFF When You Switch to T-Mobile
For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering customers a $200 port in credit per line for simply switching from Verizon, AT&T, or Xfinity and activating service on our Magenta Max rate plan.
Limit of five lines for up to $1000 off.
Reach out to the store at 740-314-0217 or stop in and see us at T-Mobile Steubenville in the Kroger Plaza, located at 270 S Hollywood Blvd.
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Looking to tackle a summer project?
Todd Morelli Building Supply can help!
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If you have a completed project using materials from Todd Morelli Building Supply, Inc., send us a picture. We will feature you on our Customer Spotlight.
Stop by Todd Morelli Building Supply, Inc., at 301 Airport Road, Wintersville, to see our indoor/outdoor showroom. If you have any questions, give us a call at 740-266-7259.
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Wednesdays In Wintersville
Sponsorship Opportunities
After a long, cold winter, summer has finally arrived and with it, many community opportunities for fun and relaxation.
Wednesdays In Wintersville has several sponsorship opportunities available, all of which are listed below.
Help us help the community!
Bounce House $350 Each (2 Total Per Event)
Every month, we will have 3 bounce houses.
Tables & Chairs $100 Per Event
8 tables and 48 chairs will be set up near the food vendors.
Port-A-John $200 Each (3 Total Per Event)
3 port-a-johns will be available at various locations.
Entertainment $500 Per Event
DJ, Live Music, etc., on the main stage at the City Building.
Full Event $1,900 (Monthly)
Sponsor an entire event! May-October 2022.
Your sponsorship will be promoted with a special Wednesdays In Wintersville yard sign next to the item you are sponsoring and your company name proudly displayed!
To become a sponsor, please click the "Email Us" button below. To download a flyer with the above information, please click the "WIW Flyer" button.
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Notice to Bidders:
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is now announcing open bids for the Jefferson County Commissioners.
Click here to view recent bid announcements. Email us to let us know if someone on your team would like these announcements sent directly to their inbox.
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Ohio Means Jobs Is Here to Help
Looking for a career switch or need to get the word out about open positions at your business? Ohio Means Jobs is the site for you!
Connect with Dan Wilson, Workforce Specialist, to learn how OMJ can help you by calling (740) 564-7428 or emailing [email protected].
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Today in History
- June 17, 1885 -
Statue of Liberty Arrives in New York
From History: On June 17, 1885, the dismantled Statue of Liberty, a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of America, arrives in New York Harbor after being shipped across the Atlantic Ocean in 350 individual pieces packed in more than 200 cases. The copper and iron statue, which was reassembled and dedicated the following year in a ceremony presided over by U.S. President Grover Cleveland, became known around the world as an enduring symbol of freedom and democracy.
Intended to commemorate the American Revolution and a century of friendship between the U.S. and France, the statue was designed by French sculptor Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi (who modeled it after his own mother), with assistance from engineer Gustave Eiffel, who later developed the iconic tower in Paris bearing his name. The statue was initially scheduled to be finished by 1876, the 100th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence; however, fundraising efforts, which included auctions, a lottery and boxing matches, took longer than anticipated, both in Europe and the U.S., where the statue’s pedestal was to be financed and constructed. The statue alone cost the French an estimated $250,000 (more than $5.5 million in today’s money).
To read this entire article, click here.
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Sunday is Juneteenth.
Did You Know?
- Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
- Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas, with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free.
- Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1st, 1863.
- The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order.
- However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
Text: Juneteenth
Picture: DOGOnews
For more: MarketWatch
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Around the State. Around the Country. | |
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Ohio Scores 53/100 in Business Climate for LGBTQ+ People, An Increase Over 2021
From Columbus Underground: A new report was released this month ranking the business climate for LGTBQ+ people in all 50 states.
Ohio scored a 53.43 out of 100, a failing score that actually represents an increase over 2021.
Out Leadership’s State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index measures “the impact government policies and prevalent attitudes have on LGBTQ+ people residing in each state, quantifying the economic imperatives for inclusion and the costs of discrimination.”
The survey is specifically geared towards helping business leaders make equitable decisions about where to set up operations.
Read the article in its entirety
by clicking here.
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Proposal at WTO to Waive Intellectual Property Would Set Harmful Precedent
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Center Senior Vice President Patrick Kilbride issued the following statement today regarding developments on intellectual property (IP) rights at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (“MC12”):
“Misguided proposals to undermine intellectual property rights would set a harmful precedent without solving any of the actual problems preventing more widespread vaccination.
“Waiving intellectual property rights would only hobble the innovation that is critical to improving lives and raising living standards globally. If enacted, this move would set an unfortunate precedent and may limit innovative companies' ability to devote unprecedented resources to quickly discover and deliver solutions for the next global crisis, be it pandemic, food security, or climate-related.
Read the article in its entirety
by clicking here.
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