I am so excited about our plans for the 2023 Annual Meeting on October 5. Our keynote speaker for the evening will be the incredible Julie O'Neill. With a wealth of experience in the world of business leadership, Julie will be shedding light on the transformative power of "Being BOLD." Her insights are set to empower you and your fellow attendees to seize new opportunities and embrace innovative approaches.  Get your tickets at the link below!

We are finalizing our plans for the 2023-24 Leadership Fairfield Class, so please let us know if you are interested in participating. This class has undergone some restructuring and new topics and you won't want to miss it!

Have a GREAT week!

Peggy

CALENDAR

September 4 - Labor Day - Office Closed

September 9 - Ribbon Cutting - Shared Harvest Food Bank

September 12 - Women Mean Business 9 AM

September 13 - Fairfield Chamber Board of Directors Meeting - 12:00 PM

September 14 - Networking Lunch - 11:30 AM

September 15 - Ribbon Cutting - Cassano's Pizza King

Leadership Fairfield is a nine month program – September through May- featuring nine sessions and a recognition lunch.

The Leadership Fairfield program includes training in communication and leadership skills focusing on both personal and professional development.

Leadership Fairfield alumni know our community because they have studied it and experienced it. They have studied our local history and they understand the structure of our government, economy, human services, and educational systems.

The Leadership Class will begin on September 20.

To register for the class, please complete this form!

You won't want to miss the Chamber's 2023 Annual Dinner.

Tickets are $65 per person or $480 for a table of eight.

Registration deadline: Friday, September 29, 2023

2023 AWARDS

In addition to our great meal and speaker, we will be presenting three awards this year. Criteria for the awards is listed below. If you have someone you would like to nominate, please see the criteria below and send an email to peggy.emerson@fairfieldchamber.com before September 13, 2023.

Chamber Membership: The business must be a current member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Employee Size: Eligible businesses should have a workforce of between 2 and 100 Full Time employees.

Physical Location: The business must be located within the geographical boundaries of Fairfield or Fairfield Township, Ohio.

Established Business: The business should have been in operation for a minimum of two years from the date of application submission. Start-up companies and newly established businesses may not qualify.

Chamber Membership: The business must be a current member of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce.

Physical Location: The business must be located within the geographical boundaries of Fairfield or Fairfield Township, Ohio.

Established Business: The business should have been in operation for a minimum of two years from the date of application submission. Start-up companies and newly established businesses may not qualify.

Demonstrated Improvement Impact: The nominated business must have undertaken significant initiatives or projects that have made a positive impact on the local business community. The improvements could be related to economic growth, community development, job creation, or enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in the area.

Residency: The nominee must be a resident of Fairfield or Fairfield Township, Ohio, and actively engaged in community activities within the area.

Volunteer Efforts: The individual should have a significant and sustained record of volunteer service in the community. The volunteer work may be for local nonprofit organizations, schools, religious institutions, community events, or any other initiatives that contribute to the betterment of the community.



Impact: The nominee's volunteer efforts should have made a positive impact on the

lives of others or the community as a whole. 

Please join us for the

Shared Harvest Foodbank

Hunger Awareness Center

Community Open House

Saturday, September 9, 2023

11:00AM-3:00PM

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 12:00PM

You are invited!

Cassano's Pizza King

Friday, September 15

11:00 AM

4761 Dixie Hwy Fairfield

Let's celebrate new ownership and many great years of service to the community!

It’s that time of year again for the Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities annual DSP Appreciation Honk-A-Thon!

Join us on Wednesday, September 13 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. as we thank and celebrate DSPs (Direct Support Professionals, or caregivers) in downtown Hamilton during DSP Appreciation week! You can either give us your best HONK as you drive through downtown Hamilton, or you can bring your handheld sign and stand with us in front of Inspiration Studios located at 140 High Street!

Take this special opportunity to celebrate those that care for individuals with developmental disabilities with your appreciation signs in hand! We hope to HEAR or SEE you all there!

From our friends at Liberty Station Health Campus.

Please click the image for a larger version of the flyer!

The City of Fairfield Parks and Recreation has released their September/October Flyer

The City of Fairfield has also posted their Quarterly Development Newsletter