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Franklin, Carlisle, Franklin Township, and beyond.

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Jan. 7, 2021 Chamber News
Is your organization ready for e-commerce? Virtual event on Jan. 25
2020 showed organizations the importance of having an online presence. Customers want to shop online and have easy pickup. The big stores have this figured out. Are you ready to compete?

Our topic: Increasing your online presence to drive sales and business, presented by Michelle Hummel, owner of WebStrategyPlus.com

RSVP here and join us from wherever you are on Jan. 25, 11:45 a.m. for this online event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9578778836
Thank you and welcome!
welcome
Thank you to renewing members: Linda Oda, Miracle Welding (110% Club), Caring Partners International, M&S Flooring, Liberty Collision Center (Franklin), Kettering Health Network, Hunter Consulting, JD Legends (110% Club), Ginger and Spice Asian Bistro, and Richards Monument.

2021 renewal invoices will include an option for you to support our Young Entrepreneur scholarship (awarded to a Franklin or Carlisle graduating senior who has started their own business while in school).

January and February renewals will begin arriving this month (your renewal date is based on your anniversary date.)
What are members up to? New member-to-member discount.
New: Schmidt Auto Care has updated its member-to-member discount: 15% off labor with $250+ repair service plus free wiper blades for your birthday.

New: What's new at the Warren County Career Center?

New: The Warren County ESC provides a variety of services. Learn more about the organization.

The Franklin Area Historical Society has a new website that includes an online store where you can find your favorite local-history-oriented gifts, including a Franklin calendar. See the image.
Tech Cred application period reopened
The seventh TechCred application period is open until January 29 at 3:00 p.m.

TechCred helps businesses upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused credentials. Businesses can receive up to $2,000 for each tech-focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per employer each application period.

Since the program’s start, a total of 966 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 15,105 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees.

Businesses can learn more and apply at TechCred.Ohio.gov.
Complimentary classes from the WCSBDC
The Warren County SBDC has your back with classes and resources.

January 18: Hospitality Rescue & Recovery

January 21: Steps to Starting Your Own Business. Learn more and register for these complimentary classes.
Safety corner: BWC webinars and safety articles
New safety article: Hypothermia. Each year when the weather gets cold, and the thermometer drops into the single digits or lower, we hear of cases where individuals have either died or suffered serious injury from Hypothermia. Read more

The chamber is a group-rating sponsor, and our responsibilities are outlined in this Safety Accountability letter.
Office news and hours
Our office hours are generally 9:00 to 3:00, Monday through Friday. To keep you safe, we observe social distancing, keep our office sterilized, and wear a mask when we greet you at the door. Please do call before you stop by so we don't miss each other!

I'd love to stay in touch with you. Please connect with me on LinkedIn. Chamber members are noted in bold type in this newsletter.