In The Know
The Weekly Newsletter of
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Friday, June 11, 2021
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This Week's Featured Video
History of the U.S. Flag, in Paper
From the Vexillographer: Flag Day is Monday, so we thought we'd share this pretty cool video in which the history of the American flag is related using posterboard. Watch the video by clicking "Play." Check out more Chamber-related videos at our YouTube Channel by clicking below.
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Father's Day is just around the corner, on June 20th
Don't forget to send the Chamber your Father's Day specials for next week's issue of In The Know.
To send us your specials, please click here for our member morsel form, and here for the Eblast submission form.
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Chamber Podcast Has A New Home
With a national platform coming soon.
The Chamber's podcast series, "In Good Company," kicked off in July of 2020, in the midst of Covid. The inaugural guest, Father David Pivonka, President of Franciscan University of Steubenville, graciously took the time to share his thoughts, not only about how the pandemic was affecting students, staff and the atmosphere on campus, but also about his history with Steubenville and his plans for the future.
Click below to listen to that episode or two others that allow you to gain insight into what's happening here in Jefferson County and learn about the leaders who are involved. More podcasts are already in the works and will be added each month. And in the coming weeks, the hope is that "In Good Company" will be approved and available on iTunes. Watch the Chamber newsletter for updates. Click below to view the "In Good Company" website.
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Mark your calendars now for the Chamber's 2021 Annual Dinner Meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, October 20th, National Chamber of Commerce Day. St. Florian Hall will once again host this important event. Watch your email and weekly newsletter for details.
On Tuesday, August 7th, the Chamber will host its Annual Oil and Gas Update Luncheon. This is a great way to learn about all the latest developments in Jefferson County pertaining to these industries. Watch your email for details.
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A delicious hot breakfast followed by a
casual speed-networking session.
It's Time For Coffee & Connections!
Join us Wednesday, July 14th, as we (safely) gather to network and mingle with fellow Chamber member businesses and organizations.
Coffee & Connections is casual, fun, and the perfect way to share news about all that your business or organization has to offer. Bring business cards, marketing pieces, coupons, and/or giveaway items. We'll have you in and out in no time.
What: July "Coffee & Connections"
When: Wednesday, July 14th, 2021
Time: 8 to 9 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.)
Where: TBA. Please keep an eye out for an email announcing the location.
$15 Per Person. $20 for walk-ins.
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Sponsorships Now Available for 2021 Burger Bash!
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Don't miss the 2021 Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Burger Bash and Corn Hole Competition, sponsored by the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Club. The 11th Annual event offers a Corn Hole Competition with a traveling trophy and a Karaoke Challenge to brave participants. You can also just relax and enjoy the music, food, friends, and fun!
The 2021 Burger Bash and Corn Hole Competition will be held again on the "Green Space" at Franciscan Square, located at 200 Franciscan Square, directly in front of the Inn and Suites at Franciscan Square Best Western PLUS. Join us on Wednesday, August 4th, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will continue to fund the Anita Jackson Community Service Scholarship.
Anita Jackson dedicated her life and career to making Jefferson County a better place for working, learning, and living. She was a member of numerous educational, religious, and public service organizations throughout the community and held many board and trustee positions over the years. We wish to award the scholarships to recipients that are upcoming graduates from a Jefferson County School and plan to further their education. We are also happy to say that we raised a record amount in 2020 and have increased the scholarship amounts given to local students this year!
We appreciate your support and hope that you will consider this worthy cause and fun-filled event by purchasing a sponsorship for the 11th Annual Burger Bash (see button below). Also, please encourage your employees and fellow Chamber members to join us on August 4th, 2021. Your support and patronage of this event will allow us to continue Anita's legacy of community service through engagement and education.
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TechCred Applications
Open Thru June 2021
Ohio businesses can visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to apply and to learn about how to help their employees earn a short-term, technology-focused credential at no cost. Not only can businesses upskill their current employees, but they can upskill those they plan to hire as long as they are on the payroll at the time of reimbursement.
More than 1,100 Ohio businesses have used TechCred, some having used it multiple times, creating the opportunity for 19,841 technology-focused credentials to be earned by Ohio employees.
Visit TechCred.Ohio.gov to learn more! All program information and application instructions can be found here.
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Celebrate Juneteenth with Second Baptist Church!
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Come join Second Baptist Church in celebrating Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19th, from 10am to 8pm.
Entertainment includes Baptist's Men's Choir, a dance off (70's & 80's music), Spoken Word, and Gospel artist Angela Primm!
A variety of food and retail vendors will be there in addition to the entertainment. There will be a 50/50 raffle as well as a Chinese auction.
Sponsors for this event include the Steuben Striders, the Second Baptist Christian Brotherhood, and the Trinity Health System, which will be administering COVID-19 vaccines.
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This Week's Line-Up at
Winter Drive-In
Winter Drive-In is back for another year of high-quality, wide-ranging cinematic entertainment. Winter Drive-In is located at 400 Luray Drive in Wintersville.
For more information, check out their Facebook page here.
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Grand Reopening Celebration
There will be multiple events throughout the day. Please RSVP for lunch, which will be held at 11 a.m. and 12 noon, by calling 740-314-5197.
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The 35th Annual Holy Trinity
Greek Food Festival
June 23rd to 25th, 2021
The 35th Annual Holy Trinity Greek Festival is right around the corner.
Featuring traditional Grecian foods and pastries and live music, the festival will be held Wednesday, June 23rd, through Friday, June 25th, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 300 South 4th Street in Steubenville.
The festival has numerous opportunities for you to advertise your business, putting your name in front of more than 600 prospective customers.
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Member Morsels are free and an easy, fast way to reach hundreds each week. It reaches the entire Chamber database each Friday - that's over 850 local business owners, managers, and employees.
Remember to visit individual member websites by clicking on the business name or logo. Submit your Member Morsel by clicking the button below.
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AROUND THE STATE. AROUND THE COUNTRY
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TechCred Program
Reaches 20,000 Credentials
Yesterday, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced the results of the April TechCred application period. Following eight rounds, over 23,700 credentials have been approved through TechCred, exceeding the DeWine-Husted Administration’s goal for the first two years of the program.
The most recent TechCred application period closed at the end of April. Yesterday, 310 Ohio employers were approved for funding, resulting in Ohio employees earning up to 3,882 tech-focused credentials.
In addition, more small businesses took advantage of the program this round than ever before, with 124 small businesses requesting credentials.
With the approvals announced yesterday, a total of 1,310 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 23,723 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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How One Las Vegas Small Business is Driving Upward Mobility for its Employees
Please Note! This is an editorial from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It does not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and its members.
In 2015, lawyer and Las Vegas resident Elena Ledoux wanted to help a friend immigrating to the United States find a job where language wouldn’t be a barrier while she was establishing herself in a new country. With a tough job market, Elena decided to start a cleaning service to help her friend as a side business.
What started as an idea to help a friend, became a booming business and Superb Maids was born. Four years later, in 2019, Superb Maids won multiple awards including the Small Business Administration’s Small Business of the Year for the state of Nevada.
Read the article in its entirety by clicking here.
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Great Books About Business With Just A Click
Your link to success begins at the library. With each week of "In The Know,"
you to a business book or magazine that will inspire, teach, inform, or elevate you, professionally and personally. This week:
Recalculating
by Lindsey Pollak
Covid-19 has heightened career uncertainty in a work landscape dominated by turbulence and change, and it is directly impacting how people are entering--or re-entering--the workplace. But as Lindsey Pollak makes clear, the pandemic merely accelerated career and hiring trends that have been building. Changes that were once slowly spreading have been rapidly implemented across all industries.
This means that the old job hunting and career success rules no longer apply. Job seekers of all generations and skill sets must learn how to thrive in this "new normal," which will include a hybrid of remote and in-person experiences, increased reliance on virtual communication and automation, constant disruption, and renewed employer emphasis on workers' health and well-being.
Like your personal GPS, Pollak equips you to handle workplace obstacles, helping you see them as challenges to navigate rather than impossible roadblocks. There is no perfect path to a dream career, but with Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work, you'll be prepared with the necessary skills and tools to succeed.
Click here to borrow a copy of this book.
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Questions about Oil & Gas?
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Today in History
- June 11, 1963 -
University of Alabama desegregated
From History: Facing federalized Alabama National Guard troops, Alabama Governor George Wallace ends his blockade of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa and allows two African American students to enroll on June 11, 1963.
George Wallace, one of the most controversial politicians in U.S. history, was elected governor of Alabama in 1962 under an ultra-segregationist platform. In his 1963 inaugural address, he promised his white followers: “Segregation now! Segregation tomorrow! Segregation forever!” When African American students attempted to desegregate the University of Alabama in June 1963, Alabama’s new governor, flanked by state troopers, literally blocked the door of the enrollment office.
The U.S. Supreme Court, however, had declared segregation unconstitutional in 1954’s Brown v. Board of Education, and the executive branch undertook aggressive tactics to enforce the ruling.
On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy federalized National Guard troops and deployed them to the University of Alabama to force its desegregation. The next day, Governor Wallace yielded to the federal pressure, and two African American students—Vivian Malone and James A. Hood—successfully enrolled. In September of the same year, Wallace again attempted to block the desegregation of an Alabama public school—this time Tuskegee High School—but President Kennedy once again employed his executive authority and federalized National Guard troops. Wallace had little choice but to yield.
To read this entire article, please click here.
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Monday is Flag Day!
Did You Know?
The Continental Congress left no record as to why it chose red, white, and blue. However, in 1782, the Congress of the Articles of Confederation chose the colors for the Great Seal of the United States with these meanings:
white for purity and innocence
red for valor and hardiness
blue for vigilance, perseverance, and justice
According to the End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, the colors originated with the British flag, which is called the Union Jack and was a combination of the Scottish cross of St. Andrew (white on blue) and the English cross of St. George (red on white) at the time. (The modern British flag also incorporates the Irish cross of St. Patrick into its design.)
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Tricia Maple-Damewood
President
Contact Tricia with suggestions, input or feedback on member programming, how to get involved on a committee or special project or with questions related to Chamber membership.
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Hannah Ward
Administrative & Membership Coordinator
Contact Hannah with changes to your membership information, questions regarding events or programs, or assistance with scheduling an Eblast or Member Morsel.
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Craig Cribbs, Reso, Inc.
Billing Support
740-275-4940
Contact Craig with invoice or billing questions and to make a dues, event or sponsorship payment.
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Contact Us
The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
630 Market Street
Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: 740.282.6226
Fax: 740.282.6285
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