HEADING INTO ANOTHER YEAR!!Jo Sexton, Chamber President and CEO

We’re cooking up another productive year at the Chamber of Commerce! We are inspired by the Sidlo Award presentation each year, which makes us want to “up” our game! We will be kicking our HR Roundtables into high gear and increasing the presence of our Chamber Ambassadors. We have several new directors that we are happy to welcome – Deb Brown, Brennan Dudley, Aimee Johnson, and Andy Warhola. AND, Jessica Nicholson has joined our staff as the office manager and event coordinator. Watch for great happenings at your Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce in 2018!

At the December Business After Hours hosted by Century National Bank, previous recipients of the Sidlo Award,- Berk Jones, John Knight, and Judge Ellwood- join to congratulate Jeff East, the 2017 recipient of the John Sidlo Award for Vision, Leadership, and Legacy!

The Chamber office will be closed on January 15, 2018 for Martin Luther King Day.

IN THIS ISSUE:New Members, Annual Dinner

& Business Expo ......................2

Business After Hours ....................3

Ad Rate Sheet ..............................4

Coffee & Commerce ....................5

DPSA & LEADS .............................6

Safety Council .............................7

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2018

607 Wheeling Ave. Cambridge740.439.6688

Jo Sexton President & CEO

Jessica NicholsonOffice Manager & Event Coordinator

Carol HillMembership and Finance Coordinator

Sally RitzLeadership Guernsey Administrator

Marianna WilliamsonSpecial Projects

Lynn Boylan An Enchanted Garden Florist

Deb BrownCedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions

Matt Dolan Peoples Bank

Dennis Doutt The Community Bank

Brennan DudleyVillage of Byesville

Chris Gibson-Turner Century 21 – Gibson-Turner & Assoc.

Jeff Hayes Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Ctr.

Aimee JohnsonBattery Depot

Kelly Leslie Rea & Associates

Joel Losego AVC Communications

Mandy McGlumphy SE Ohio Counseling Center

Jeremy Morrow Century National Bank

Jan RamerThe WIlds

Eric Schlosser, 2018 Board Chair Downtown Arena, Central Station Steak & Ale, Home Town Health & Fitness

Laura Schumann SE Ohio Symphony Orchestra

Andy WarholaAttorney

Melissa Wilson Guernsey County Children’s Services

Norm Blanchard Community Improvement Corp.Donna Hill Cambridge Main Street Stephanie Laube United Way of Guernsey & Noble Co.Debbie Robinson Cambridge/Guernsey Co. VCB

CHAMBER STAFF

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS

2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

“Creating opportunities for business success, and enhancing a vibrant community.”

March 9, 10, and 11, 2018Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center

Registration is open and it’s first come, first served to get your exhibit booth!

See more inside

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A HeartyWelcome to the Following New Chamber Members in November & December 2017

ANNUAL DINNER“Impressions”

February 15, 20185:00 Local Arts and Caricatures in the Atrium

Local Artists and their creations on displayCash Bar and light refreshments

Dinner 6:30Perceptionology

Donald Wayne McLeod

Special Presentation of the Distinguished Public Service Award

RSVP deadline February 9, 2018Watch for your invitation being mailed out the first

week of January, or call us to reserve your seats or a corporate table with a bottle of wine!

Individual Reservations are $40; Corporate Tables of eight are $350 and include preferred seating and a bottle of wine

Sponsorships are available at $150, $250 and $500 for the Annual Dinner. Call us for more information on how your business can be a sponsor.

BURKHART CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

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2018The Business Expo is the Chamber’s signature event,

and one in which you will want to participate! This event launches us into Spring by showcasing local business and giving you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with local consumers to talk about your products and services. We’d love to have you there to join in the three day event. We’ll have concessions, the YMCA Cake Auction, and prizes awarded for the best displays!

Call us or stop in and let’s get you signed up! The

early registration deadline is January 12 to get a $25 discount; the deadline for reservations at the regular rate is February 16th.

You’re Invited!

Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening at Perry & Associates January 11th from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Third floor of the PNC building in

downtown Cambridge.

Century National Bank laid out the red carpet for the December BAH. With

the courthouse light show across the street, it was a perfect holiday gathering. Thank you, Century National Bank – your new office is beautiful!

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2018 BUSINESS AFTER HOURSBusiness After Hours are from 5:00 - 6:30 on these dates:.

January 16 ..........Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health SolutionsFebruary 20 ........Mideast Career CenterMarch 20 ............Cambridge Care & RehabApril 17 ..............Speedy PrintMay 15 ...............CP LawncareJune 19 ...............Howell Craig InsuranceJuly 17 ................G & T’s Faded BarbershopAugust 21 ...........Greystone Health and RehabSeptember 18 .....Zane State CollegeOctober 16 .........Perry & AssociatesNovember 20 ......OPENDecember 18 ......Carol Goff in Downtown Cambridge

OOPS – WE HAD A WINNER!

Our Pot O’ Gold is starting all over again because the Community Improvement Corporation won the Pot at the December Business After Hours! Congratulations Norm, Regis, and Nancy for winning $400 in Chamber Bucks right before Christmas! It pays to attend our monthly Business After Hours!

HUNT FOR THE ELF:Tim Hubal spotted the Guernsey Elf at Moore Brothers

Hardware in Byesville and won $100 in Chamber Bucks. Congratulations, Tim!! The Guernsey Elf is scheduled to be back again next year. Let us know if you’d like him to visit your store during the holiday season!

RECENT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

The Children’s Advocacy center is a warm and welcoming environment for children who go through interviews after being abused. The center’s environment and atmosphere lessens the trauma they experience in these stressful situations. The facility is beautiful and the staff are wonderful. Thanks, Children’s Advocacy Center, for a great Business After Hours!

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You supply your ad (jpg format) and / or logo and we’ll do the rest.

(all ads black & white) Location Ad Size Cost # of IssuesYearly Sponsor Ad Back Cover 1.38” x 2.56” $150 annual (6 issues)Calendar Ad Newsletter Calendar Calendar Header 3.25” x 1” $75 per issueLarge Ad (1/4 pg.) Inside Newsletter 2.5” x 3.5” $60 per issueSmall Ad Inside Newsletter 2.5” x 2” $45 per issueHalf Page Ad Inside Newsletter Half Page $100 per issue (10% discount for full year)

Sponsored Column Inside Newsletter - 300 wds. or 250 w/logo $125 per issue (10% discount for full year)

Newsletter Insert 8.5” x 11” $75 per issueWe can accommodate 5 inserts per issue, so call to reserve a spot. You provide 750 flyers - FLAT (not fold-ed). We suggest full color and printed on both sides for maximum exposure of your message!

Newsletter AdvertisingNewsletter ads are available exclusively to Chamber members.Your ad is delivered directly to over 750 contacts at over 400 member businesses in Guernsey County and surrounding communities.

Contact the Chamber to take advantage of these advertising opportunities!

Phone: (740) 439-6688 • info@cambridgeohiochamber.com

Pixel 12 Month 6 Month 1 Month Size Rate Rate Rate Leaderboard 675 x 90 or 9.38” x 1.25” $400 $250 $100 Skyscraper 160 x 400 or 2.23” x 5.56” $300 $175 $75Rectangle 170 x 140 or 2.36” x 1.95” $200 $125 $50Online Calendar Logo and description of event on our online Chamber Calendar $40 per event

Website AdvertisingThe Chamber’s website is viewed by local, regional, and out of state people who search for local businesses and event information. From Safety Council and Business After Hours events to our online directory of member businesses, the chamber’s Website is a comprehensive resource for the business community and those who do business here.

Weekly Email Blast - 100 words or less by Monday at Noon to be blasted to over 750

individuals by Tuesday by Noon! Just $25 per blast!

12.2017

Advertising Rate Sheet

12.15.2017

December’s Coffee & Commerce was all about growing Southeast Ohio by the addition of the MAGNAM Research Park.

Dr. Paul Brown and Pam Jira informed Chamber members about the proposed 2,500 acre business park in which world-class businesses, leading research universities, and knowledge workers will connect, innovate, and commercialize energy resources.

The park is a 20 year development project near I-70 & I-77, and has the potential for creating 10,000 high paying jobs and $2.6 billion annually.

Mike Chadsey from OOGA attended the meeting and offered assurance that the energy future for SE Ohio is solid and long term for this project.

FEBRUARY COFFEE & COMMERCEFEBRUARY 1, 2018 • 8:00 AM TO 9:30 AM • SOUTHGATE HOTEL

ANNOUNCING THE BWC HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM AT NO FEE TO THE EMPLOYER OR EMPLOYEES!

BWC’S SCOTT ST. CLAIR The Bureau of Worker’s Compensation’s mission is to protect Ohio’s workers and employers through prevention,

care and management of work-place injuries and illnesses at fair rates. Having a healthy workforce gives employers the ability to focus on their businesses and manage their workers compensation and health-care costs.

While all Ohioans could benefit from this initiative, BWC will focus initially on a smaller participant group and based on feedback – expand the program. BWC will offer program funding on a first come, first serve basis to Ohio’s workforce and injured workers whose employers do not have such a program. The BWC is offering a Wellness program for employers with 50 employees or less in the following industries:

Agriculture; Automotive Repair and Service; Construction; Firefighters; Healthcare; Manufacturing; Police and Public Safety; Public Employers; Restaurant and Food Service; Transportation and Trucking; Trash Collection Wholesale and Retail.

The BWC will invite the injured worker to participate after consulting with their employer and managed care organization. Additional eligibility criteria could include co-morbid conditions; injury diagnosis, occupation and industry; time away from work.

Join us on February 1st and learn how this BWC funded Wellness program can help your business and your employees with health and wellness awareness, health risk assessments, personalized health coaching, nurse advice, lifestyle management programs, and disease management programs. No RSVP necessary!

HR ROUNDTABLE – BENEFITS! BENEFITS! SO MANY OPTIONS!

Facilitated by Kevin Burns, Tom Scurfield, and Jill Bigler of Bricker & Eckler Law Firm

Jan. 23, 2018 • 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Hosted by & held at Zane State College – Paul Brown Epic Center in Cambridge • 9900 Brick Church Rd Please bring your own lunch. Dessert will be provided! There is no fee to attend but RSVPs are requested by

January 19th. RSVP to 740-439-6688, the Chamber of Commerce.

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IN REVIEW

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Spirit of Community AwardCriteria for consideration: Candidates for this award should be individuals of any age who

perform random acts of kindness in the community that positively impact and inspire others, and improve the quality of life in the community. The scope and spirit of these acts are outside of normal business responsibilities and service organization responsibilities. They are exceptional

and generous acts that go “above and beyond” normal expectations.

Candidate for Consideration:_____________________ Phone Number:___________ Individual Making Nomination: __________________ Phone Number:___________ What is the act of kindness or noteworthy accomplishments to be used in consideration for this award? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

How long has the nominee been active in their endeavor(s)? ___________________ What was the reason/cause behind the nominee’s involvement in the act of kindness or accomplishment? __________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

How have their efforts benefited an individual, group, or the community? ________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________

Submit the completed form to one of the following:The Cambridge Police Department - Fax: 740-439-5670

Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce - info@cambridgeohiochamber.comCambridge/Guernsey County VCB - info@visitguernseycounty.com

Cambridge Main Street - director@downtowncambridge.comUnited Way of Guernsey and Noble Counties - uwguernsey@guernseyunitedway.com

CambridgePolice

Department

DistinguishedPublic Service Award

The DPSA is presented at our Annual Dinner. Since 1986 the Chamber of Commerce has presented this award to an individual who has demonstrated outstanding personal contribution by way of active service, leadership, and ideas to any Chamber area civic or service organization and/or cause. The person nominated must be a resident of the immediate Cambridge area and the candidate’s contribution can be for the past year or cumulative in effect. There is no restriction as to age, race, color, or creed.

The deadline for nominations is January 26th and the award will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Dinner on February 15.

WE ARE FORMING A SECOND LEADS GROUP! The Chamber’s LEADS Group provides a direct networking opportunity through monthly group meetings for

Chamber members to:• Promote each other’s businesses• Exchange current business information of interest to members in the forms of leads• Build relationships while maintaining high business ethics and integrity• Educate and inform members on other businesses in the communityThe Group develops and shares activities that are beneficial in promoting business growth and professional

development. The Group is limited to one member from each business category. Our current LEADS Group includes these

members representing their businesses:

• Karen Boyer, AVC Communications• Dominic Crock, SEORMC• Kyle Cochran, Concord Mortgage• Teri Davis, Mancan• Daniel Garcia, Hammontree

Engineering• Katie Good, Zane State College

• Rocky Hill, City of Cambridge• Brent Markley, Stratos Wealth Partners• Mandy McGlumphy, SE Ohio

Counseling• Candy Reardon, Lepi Real Estate• Brad Richert, Allegra

Marketing•Print•Mail

• Denise Shample, Cambridge Care & Rehab

• Jennifer Smith, Fairfield Inn• Rob Stich, Independent Consultant• John Valentine, Valentine Insurance• Sue Wilson, The Community Bank• Maribeth Wright, Rea & Associates

Several members have indicated interest in forming another LEADS group since many business categories are already filled in the first one. Let us know if you are interested. When we have several people signed up, we can decide the monthly meeting schedule that works for most people.

The meetings are informal and are facilitated by LEADS members. There is a one-time $35 fee to join LEADS. Please contact the Chamber to learn more!

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GUERNSEY-NOBLE SAFETY COUNCIL

BWC Premium Savings 2–4%

*Company rep attend 10 meetings

*CEO Attend 1 meeting

*Report Safety Results in January and July

Programs YOU can use !!

*monthly programs / speakers on relevant

topics

*Roundtables share ideas with others

*Up-to-date info / reminders from BWC

*Save by learning how to prevent costly injuries

TO JOIN:Call the Chamber to enroll: 740-439-6688

You do NOT need to be a member just to attend our monthly

programs and activities.

Bring your safety team members

to the meetings!!

A NEW YEAR – A NEW YOU!Wade Bistor, Safety Council

As we begin the 2018 calendar year we engage in the time honored tradition of New Year’s Resolutions. Whether we want to save money, exercise more, lose weight, or kick a smoking habit, we are able to relate all these things to health and safety. A healthy safe work environment allows our employees the opportunity to grow and flourish while saving the company money.

Safety can be your best friend or biggest enemy. Let’s assume a minor accident occurs and the employer is hit with a $2,000 bill. There are indirect costs involved that can quadruple that initial figure. Now you are looking at total costs of $10,000 for one very minor incident that happen to some companies on a regular basis. Some of these indirect costs can include having to train somebody new to work in an area, lost production from a key employee missing time, or overtime paid to catch up production lost. Now if you look at a company that makes 10 percent profit, they will need to sell $100,000 additional dollars of goods or services to recoup that money lost. Feel free to use these same figures and plug in some of the injuries your company has had recently. I assure you that the results will alarm you.

Now this injured employee from the previous example could be out for some period of time and will really have trouble exercising more and losing the weight they set out to accomplish. Beyond the obvious cost for a lack of safety like injuries and OSHA citations (which are growing), employees can easily relate the safety culture to the culture of a plant or business as a whole. When employers truly care about their employees often have strong safety programs. An employee that feels valued at their workplace typically carries less stress with them and may have an easier time kicking their smoking habit. Now that we have looked into everything we can to keep our employees on track to their personal goals, let’s start setting business goals geared toward safety.

My New Year’s Resolution is to Grow my company’s safety program through involvement by regular audits and to improve employee participation.

I challenge every safety professional to set themselves a safety resolution for the New Year and to stick with it longer than the 80% that fail by February. Make these goals SMART goals as we lead our employees to a safe 2018.

January 24th - Safety Council Topic will be “How to build and sustain a safety culture” This will be a panel discussion from members of the Safety Council

February 28th – Sitting: Hazardous for Your HealthMarch 28th – Awards Banquet LuncheonAnd this is Jo Sexton’s note – although not a Safety Council meeting,

the February 1st Coffee & Commerce meeting is worth attending! It will be about the new BWC Wellness program being offered at no cost to the employer or the employee! Read about it on page 5 of this newsletter!

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