• MARCH NEWSLETTER •

Union County Chamber of Commerce

Salute to Leaders

What an incredible Salute to Leaders awards program that was held on Wednesday, March 4th! It was a fantastic special luncheon honoring the outstanding individuals who make Union County a strong and vibrant community. A huge thank you to Memorial Health for proudly sponsoring this wonderful event.


Congratulations to the following award recipients:


Arts & Culture Award - Union County Singsations, Susan Bunsold Wilson

Excellence in Education Award - Tammy Cooper

First Responder Award - Chief Doug Stewart

Agriculture Award - Wayne Dellinger

Healthcare Leadership Award - Jeff Ehlers

Senior Leadership Award - Perry Yoder

Parks & Recreation Award - Linda Granger

Industrial Parkway Association Award - Kathy Patterson

Marysville Business Association Award - Pam Sturwold

Richwood Area Business Association Award - Evie Collins

Plain City Business Association Award - Dr. James Miller


We’d also like to thank Chip Hubbs, CEO of Memorial Health, for providing the opening remarks, as well as Dr. Todd Hoadley, Superintendent of Tolles Career & Technical Center, for delivering an inspiring keynote address. Dr. Hoadley recognized each award recipient and shared how their dedication, leadership, and humility have made a meaningful impact across our county.


A special thank you to Der Dutchman Restaurant and Bakery in Plain City for hosting us and providing a wonderful lunch.


Congratulations again to all of the award recipients!


Annual Chamber Benefit-Denim & Pearls

Become a Sponsor for Our

2026 Annual Chamber Benefit-

Denim & Pearls!


Our biggest Chamber Event of the year is just around the corner! Dust off your denim and polish up your pearls for our 2026 Chamber Benefit-Denim & Pearls on Thursday, April 23rd, 2026 at The Grange Hall in Richwood! This exciting evening will feature a reception to network, silent auction featuring exciting items, chef-curated appetizer and dinner stations, and a prestigious business awards program.


This event promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with camaraderie, appreciation, and celebration.


🎟️ Registration Fee: $100 per person

📅 Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026

📍 Visit unioncounty.org to sign up today!


Thursday, April 23, 2026

4:30 to 8:00 PM

The Grange Hall

31378 St Rt 37, Richwood, OH 43344


Exciting sponsorship opportunities are now available for our Denim & Pearls Chamber Benefit.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Table Sponsors - $1,000

Friend of the Chamber Sponsors - $100-$999


Silent Auction Donations Needed

Support our benefit by donating auction items like gift baskets, tickets, electronics, or local treasures that showcase the spirit of our community.


Please fill out the form below and return to our office or email it to Tonya at twoodruff@unioncounty.org by Monday, April 6th.

This is your chance to spotlight your business and help make our 2026 Annual Chamber Benefit truly special. Register, donate a silent auction item, and secure your sponsorship today!


Thank you for helping us celebrate and support Union County’s thriving business community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank You to Our Co-Event Sponsors!

Upcoming Event

Safety Council Awards Banquet

February Ribbon Cutting

Congratulations!


The Hope Center

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting

Welcome February

New Chamber Members

76 Fence Columbus Northwest

Cedar Smiles Orthodontics

Chick-fil-A Marysville

Fix-It Right Handyman

Ohio Till Farmstead LLC

Plain City Living

The Retreat at Marysville

Thriving Together Collective

Chamber Member News

If you have an upcoming webinar, promotion, or advertisement you would like featured in our Chamber Members News section, please email your flyer in a PDF or PNG format and/or a relevant link to Deanna (dfry@unioncounty.org) by the first of the month in which you would like it to be included.

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Jerome Village Chase Bank




Marmon Valley Farm




Memorial Health




Please click here for the full press release.

Missy’s Cleaning Services LLC




Plain City Living




Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Versiti Blood Center of Ohio

Event Schedules


You can find details for all of our meetings and events online here.

Chamber of Commerce Officers & Board

2026 Elected Officers


Shannon Dishong

Pathways Financial Credit Union

President


Kent Weakley

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Vice President


Stephen Smith

Holbrook & Manter

Treasurer/Secretary

Board of Trustees

Dave Amerine

UCO Industries, Inc.


Mike Aquillo

Union Rural Electric Cooperative


Hanna Brown

Memorial Health


Jason Comstock

Clarity Technology Solutions


Bruce Daniels

Honda Marysville & Honda Motorsports


Terry Emery

City of Marysville



Julli Griesheimer

Wings Support & Recovery


Cari Grome

Hillview Farms


Dr. Todd Hoadley

Tolles Career & Tech Center


Dave Lawrence

Union County Commissioner


Levi Lookabaugh

Pat's Print Shop


Beau Michael

Union Rural Electric Cooperative


Marie Nicol

Marker


Chris Oliveti

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company


Jason Orcena

Union County Health Department


Linda Peters


Ashley Schwyn

The Academy



Meet the Team

We are here to helpplease do not hesitate to reach out!

937-642-6279

Eric Phillips

Chamber CEO

ephillips@unioncounty.org

Tonya Woodruff

Chamber Director

twoodruff@unioncounty.org


Amanda McFarland

Meeting and Events Coordinator

amcfarland@unioncounty.org


Deanna Fry

Administrative & Marketing Coordinator

dfry@unioncounty.org


Pam Sturwold

Membership Coordinator

psturwold@unioncounty.org


Christy Archer

Office Assistant

carcher@unioncounty.org

Union County Chamber of Commerce

227 East Fifth Street

Marysville, OH 43040

937-642-6279

unioncounty.org

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