January Membership Spotlight

The newsletter that focuses on you, the member!

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!

Membership News

Arts Place

Arts Place Calls for Exhibitors

Arts Place is currently accepting proposals for 2019 art exhibits. The organization is seeking innovative proposals from artists in Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and Illinois to display 2-dimensional or 3-dimensional work in the gallery located in the heart of Portland, IN. Proposals for both solo or group shows will be accepted. Read more...

Grand Lake Photo Club Exhibit

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. Read More...

Women in Business - January Meeting

Grand Lake Health System

Grand Lake Health Challenge

The 2018 Grand Lake Health Challenge is to encourage participants to adapt to a healthier lifestyle. The choice is yours to make the change now or later; but we are here to help you now.

Registration deadline is Friday, January 5!

More Information

Ribbon Cutting for Clear Passage Geriatric Psychiatric Center

The Clear Passage Geriatric Psychiatric Center at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on December 5, 2017.

St. Marys - Awaji City Sister Cities News

Youth Delegates Wanted

The St. Marys Sister City Organization is currently looking for Youth Delegates to represent the City of St. Marys in the summer of 2019. If you know of any St. Marys students from 6th grade to 12th grade that would like to apply, please contact Tammy Bayham at 419-753-2749.

Support the Sister City Youth Delegates

There are several ways you can help support the Sister City Youth Delegates. One is purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win gas or grocery gift cards. Six chances to win. Tickets are 1 for $1.00 or 6 for $5.00.

Also, they will be having an auction on Saturday, February 10 at the St. Marys VFW at 2:00 pm. Doors will open at 1:00 pm. You can donate items, service certificates, or gift certificates for this.

Consider becoming a "family member" for $20.00 or a "small business member" for $50/$75/$100 levels.

Lastly, you can simply send a donation of any amount to the Community Foundation, but remember to put "St. Marys Sister City" in the memo.

For more information on how to get involved or donation questions, contact Tammy Bayham at 419-753-2749.

Rent the Friendship Center

The Friendship Center at 125 Watercrest Street is available for rent. Please call Andrea Ciampaglio at the City of St. Marys office at 419-300-1242. The Friendship Center is great for your next conference, family party, company event, etc.

Wright State University Lake Campus

There is a ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for the new Agriculture & Water Quality Education Center at Wright State University Lake Campus. Be sure to join them on Friday, February 2 at 1:00 pm. They ask that you confirm your attendance by Friday, January 26 to [email protected].

SCU to offer first time home buyers down payment assistance

Lima, OH - Superior Credit Union announces the Superior First, first-time homebuyers down payment assistance program. This program offers grants to fund down payments and closing costs incurred during the purchase of a first home for low and moderate income homebuyers. Homebuyers can earn up to $2,500 down payment assistance on the purchase of their first home when they finance with Superior CU. Read More...

Chamber News

The St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce held its Winter Dreams: A Holiday Tour of Homes on Tuesday, December 19. It was a huge success with just over 160 people touring 5 homes throughout St. Marys. There has been a lot of great feedback and some small suggestions for improvements for the 2018 Winter Dreams Tour.

We would like to thank our home owners, those individuals that toured and volunteered, and the local businesses that sponsored or gave in-kind donations.

Winter Dreams Sponsors

Winter Dreams Sponsor

Superior Credit Union

Snowflake Sponsors

AAP

Grand Lake Health System

Nutcracker Sponsors

Edward Jones - Trisha Barnes

Eiting Real Estate

Murotech Ohio

Westaff

Mistletoe Sponsors

Knotty Pine Venue

Laura Yelton - State Farm Insurance

Moran Refrigeration

Nelson's Body Shop

Omni Manufacturing

Plus One Professionals

Schwieterman Pharmacies

St. Marys Foundry

Vancrest St. Marys

Garland Sponsors

Heritage Home Care Management

Minster Bank

RJ Burke Insurance Agency

The Peoples Bank Co.

In-Kind Support

Biggby Coffee

JT's Brew & Grill

Employer Responsibilities Under the OSHA Act

OSHA has developed very specific responsibilities for employers covered by the Act. OSHA doesn't have to explain these responsibilities to you when they visit until the Closing Conference. It is the employers responsibility to know what OSHA requires. These responsibilities are important and failure to know them can add thousands of dollars in fines. Responsibilities - The Employer Must: ...read more.

Website Advertising

Your business can now purchase website advertising on the St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce website. For more information on availability and pricing contact Steve Benner at 937-825-8163. He will be in St. Marys and available for one-on-one meetings on February 2nd and February 5th.