The newsletter that focuses on you, the member!
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If you would like to submit information to be included in the next Membership Spotlight, please e-mail it to [email protected] by the 25th of this month!
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The Evening Leader: Progress Edition
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This year's Progress Edition will feature employees, businesses and organizations dedicated to making steps in the right direction for Auglaize County and the surrounding areas.
Submission Deadline: February 10, 2018
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Arts Place, Inc. recently hired Heather Dowell as the director of its Auglaize/Mercer Center in St. Marys. Heather is a resident of Celina. She has an Associates degree from Wright State University, and she previously worked at Great Lakes Insurance and Investments in Celina.
As Director of the Auglaize/Mercer Center, Heather will oversee day-to-day activities at the center, organize classes, events and exhibits and work with Arts Place Community Board to raise necessary funds. She will also take steps to grow existing programs and establish new activities and events to further nurture the creative spirit in the Auglaize/Mercer area. Dowell replaced Mary Novin who directed the Auglaize/Mercer center since 2012.
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Grand Lake Photo Club Exhibit
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The Grand Lake Photo Club will exhibit a collection of unique photography form local club members in the gallery at Arts Place Auglaize/Mercer Center. The exhibit will be on display form January 12 to February 9. The center's hours are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Grand Lake Health System: 10th Annual Gala
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Follow the yellow brick road for an evening of dancing, live music, silent and live auction, and casino to benefit Grand Lake Hospice. The Emerald Ball will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Romer's Catering and Entertainment Facility in Celina. Doors will open at 5:00 pm and dinner will be at 6:30 pm. You can make your reservations for this event by calling the JTD Hospital Foundation Office at 419-394-3387, ext. 3567.
You also have the opportunity to win a 2018 Dodge Challenger. Each ticket is $100 and only 1,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held at the Hospice Gala, but you need not be present to win. There is a cash prize option as well. You can see the car on display at St. Marys Chrysler Dodge & Jeep. You can purchase ticket at Joint Township Hospital, St. Marys Chrysler, and online at www.grandlakehealth.org.
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Bowl for Kids' Sake is an event where friends, family, and co-workers get together for a bowling bash to support youth mentoring. The cost is a minimum pledge of $20.00 per bowler. However, you are encouraged to get more pledges. Everyone will bowl for 2 hours, receive a Bowl for Kids' Sake t-shirt and chance to win some prizes.
Dates:
- March 17 @ Pla-Mor Lanes at 5:00 pm
- April 6 @ Olympic Lanes at 6:00 pm
Registration Deadline is February 23rd
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BBBS Receives Mercer County Fatherhood Grant
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Pictured is Molly Hay and Matt Overman accepting their $500.00 check from Mercer County Fatherhood Initiative. Big Brothers Big Sisters and Grand Lake United Methodist Church will co-host a family board game night.
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The St. Marys Area Chamber will be taking appointments for our enhanced website marketing program that will offer your business a measurable return on your marketing investment.
The session will take place February 2nd and February 5th with our Chamber partner, Steve Benner of CrossPointe Interactive. The presentation takes approximately 30 minutes and will be at Quality Inn and Suites located at 1410 Commerce Dr., St. Marys, OH 45885.
Your company will achieve enhanced visibility by taking advantage of the opportunity to display your business information and virtual sponsorship on several different locations throughout the Chamber's website.
The member-only benefit provides a wide range of affordable, cost-effective opportunities to promote your business; goods or services and drive online traffic to your company's website, with options for all member businesses- no matter your business size or budget.
Please contact Steve at (937) 825-8163 or e-mail the form below to secure your preferred day and time.
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HR Roundtable: Recruitment and Retention: "Creating Your Secret Sauce"
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The Chamber of Commerce has partnered with The Employers' Association for our next HR Roundtable on February 22 . Barb Utrup, Human Resources Consultant, will be presenting Recruitment and Retention: "Creating Your Secret Sauce." This idea sharing presentation will include discussion about recruitment, strong workforce, and retention and the ideas will set you apart from your competitors.
This HR Roundtable will be held at the St. Marys Utility Office Basement at 106 E. Spring St. in St. Marys. You may park behind the building and enter directly into the basement (access to the parking lot is via High Street). The cost is $10 for Chamber members and $20 for Non-Chamber members.
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Annual Awards Banquet and Dinner
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Featuring Magician Skilldini
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Join us for the 2017 St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet. Bring your poker face and good luck charm for an evening of food, networking, awards, and fun. On Thursday, March 8th, social hour will begin at 5:00 pm and dinner will be served at 6:00 pm. It will be held at the USWA Hall in St. Marys.
Early Bird tickets are $35 for an individual and $240 for a table of 8 and includes a bottle of wine. After February 24th, ticket costs increase to $40 for an individual and $280 for a table of 8 with a bottle of wine.
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Agriculture & Water Quality Ribbon Cutting
Date: Friday, February 2
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Wright State University Lake Campus
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Open Interview Event
Date: Friday, February 2
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Vancrest St. Marys
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Showcase Your Business Meetings
Date: Friday, February 2 and Monday, February 5
Appointment Times: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Location: Quality Inn and Suites
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Fasching & Karneval Dinner
Date: Saturday, February 3
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 pm
Location: Holy Rosary Church Basement
Cost: $15 per person
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4 Chaplains Service
Date: Sunday, February 4
Time: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: St. Marys American Legion
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St. Marys - Awaji City Sister City Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, February 10
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: St. Marys VFW
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Recruitment & Retention:
"Creating Your Secret Sauce"
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm
Location: St. Marys Utility Office
106 E. Spring St.
Cost: $10 for Members
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Business After Hours
Date: Thursday, February 22
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: Minster Bank - St. Marys
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Fish Fry
Date: Friday, February 23
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location: St. Marys American Legion
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GLHS Winter Health Fair
Date: Saturday, February 24
Time: 8:00 -1:00 am
Location: Aug./Mercer YMCA - North Branch
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Babysitting 101
Date: February 27, 28, &
March 6
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Joint Township Hospital
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Grand Lake Health System Events Calendar
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St. Marys Community Library Events Calendar
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