One of my goals for the 2023 Holiday season was to increase the Chamber's involvement in the community. I think we've succeeded! Pictured above is the receipt for the annual Jungle Jim's Rotary shopping trip to help families. I was honored to participate in this year's program.

Here are some other big ways we have helped this year:

• Women Mean Business held our November NonProfit Expo. Through the generosity of the Liberty Station Health Campus donation of our lunch, we were able to raise $820. The group decided to split the amount between SELF and the Fairfield Food Pantry.
• At our December Networking Lunch we asked for a donation of gift cards for Butler DD clients. The generous folks who attended donated $500 in gift cards!
• Community Festival of Trees - We really enjoyed having a tree at the Art Center and the great thing is that the decorations and tree were donated to a local family.
• Fairfield Parade of Lights - It was so great to participate in the parade with the help of Lighthouse Guns. We are already brainstorming 2024's entry!

We are looking forward to the ribbon cutting at Scooter's Coffee as part of their grand opening celebration on Friday! More info on that below.

Don't forget to get signed up for CareerFest below.

Praying you have a peaceful holiday filled with loved ones, good food, and happy memories.

Peggy

CALENDAR

December 25-January 1 - Chamber offices closed for holidays

January 3 - Women Mean Business - 9:00 AM

January 10 - Chamber Board Meeting - Noon

January 11 - Networking Lunch - 11:30 AM

January 17 - Leadership Fairfield - 8:30 AM - Board of elections

January 24 - HR Council - Virtual

January 25 - Quarterly Business Roundtable

For a full calendar of events and registrations, please visit www.fairfieldchamber.com

INSIGHTS FROM THE STAFF

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

6775 Dixie Hwy Suite E

Fairfield, Ohio 45014

513-330-5513

Roma Patel

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® was born on a beach™ and on that beach we learned a better way to live. We make eating better easy breezy with fresh, made-to-order smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and quesadillas that instantly boost your mood.

Want to join the Chamber?

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TODAY!

Scooter's Coffee

Friday, December 22, 2023

10:00 AM

4791 Dixie Hwy

Fairfield, OH 45014

SHINE BRIGHT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: GET FEATURED IN THE FAIRFIELD CHAMBER WEEKLY SNAPSHOT!

Are you a Fairfield Chamber member ready to take your business to the next level?

The Weekly Snapshot is your chance to stand out from the crowd and showcase your amazing business to hundreds of other Chamber members and potential customers. That's right, every month we feature a different member, highlighting their unique story, offerings, and exciting news.

Here's why you shouldn't miss this opportunity:

• Targeted exposure: Reach hundreds of engaged Fairfield professionals directly in their inboxes.
• Boost brand awareness: Get your name, logo, and message in front of potential customers and collaborators.
• Generate leads and interest: Drive traffic to your website, social media, or special promotions.
• Strengthen community connections: Share your passion and build relationships with fellow Chamber members.

Ready to claim your spotlight? It's easy! Just contact the Fairfield Chamber at [phone number] or [email address] to submit your information and be considered for next month's feature.

Don't wait! This is your chance to showcase your business, connect with the community, and experience the power of the Fairfield Chamber. Get featured in the Weekly Snapshot today!

P.S. Remember, members can be featured once a month, so keep those exciting updates coming!

CONGRATULATIONS TO SUPER RAPIDS GRANT RECIPIENTS

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted, who serves as Director of the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation, announced on Friday that $40 million was awarded to 81 higher education institutions across Ohio through Super RAPIDS grants. The program was included in the state operating budget to support collaborative projects among qualifying institutions to strengthen education and training opportunities that maximize workforce development efforts through a one-time funding boost to the traditional RAPIDS program. 

“We have thousands of jobs coming to Ohio and it's vital that our workforce is prepared and ready to fill them,” said Governor DeWine. “This funding provides an opportunity for our students to learn the skills they will need in their future career on the equipment Ohio's businesses use."

“To continue Ohio’s economic momentum, our students must be trained and ready for jobs in technology, advanced manufacturing, and other high-skill industries,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “We championed Super RAPIDS in the state budget to ensure that training providers have the right kind of resources and equipment available to educate the next generation of Ohio's workforce.”  

The entirety of the $40 million available through this application period will be awarded to help schools upgrade their lab and classroom space with new, modern equipment. As a comparison, through six rounds of the traditional RAPIDS program, a total of $47.3 million has been awarded.

OUR PARTNERS WHO RECEIVED GRANTS:

• Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
• Miami University
• Butler Tech Career Center

HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS

Duke Energy wants customers to find the help they need this winter. See a list below for some tips and places to find help:

• Customers needing assistance may be interested in applying for a one-time payment toward winter energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program is accepting applications through March 31, 2024. Customers can apply with their local community action commission.
• In Ohio, customers can find their local agency online or by calling 211.
• Customers may find a variety of other assistance programs by visiting https://www.duke-energy.com/home/billing/special-assistance.
• Many customers are simply searching for seasonal savings ideas and ways to better manage their energy use. Find tips, tools and programs that will make a difference at duke-energy.com/WinterBills.
• With many customers using natural gas to heat their homes this winter, safety is of the utmost importance. Learn how to identify a natural gas leak in this video: https://www.duke-energy.com/safety-and-preparedness/natural-gas-safety

• Unfortunately, scam activity is not going away anytime soon, and scammers are always looking for new deceptive ways to trick customers. Watch this video to learn how some scammers operate: