Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
101 E. East Street
Washington Court House, OH 43160
(740) 335-0761
July 2009
MESSAGE FROM YOUR CHAMBER PRESIDENT
It’s that time of year – time for a change. So come out to the Chamber’s annual luncheon to hear our keynote speaker, Monica Day of WCMH Channel 4, wish our departing board directors well, and welcome our new officers and board directors. See you at the Washington Country Club at 11:30 a.m. on July 8th.
CHAMBER ANNUAL LUNCHEON JULY 8TH
As previously announced, the Chamber’s annual luncheon will be held on Wednesday, July 8th at the Washington Country Club beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Monica Day, NBC 4’s Traffic and Entertainment Reporter, will be the keynote speaker.
As part of the luncheon, Chamber Board Directors and Extended Members will be acknowledged, and the Chamber’s 2009 Ambassador of the Year will be announced.
The Chamber will present its second annual Business Person of the Year award and The Record Herald will present its second annual Citizen of the Year award.
Cost for the luncheon is $15.00 per person, payable at the door. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the Chamber office at 740-335-0761. Deadline for reservations is Thursday, July 2nd.
CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING
The Chamber’s Annual Scholarship Golf Outing will be here before you know it.
The outing will be held at Buckeye Hills Country Club on Thursday, September 17th. Lunch will be served at 11:30, followed by a shotgun start at 12:30. Cost will remain at only $45 per player, a great value for lunch and a relaxing afternoon of golf. Registration is limited, so use the enclosed form to sign up early.
Proceeds from last year’s outing enabled the Chamber to award scholarships totaling $2,000 to Class of 2009 graduates. Students receiving scholarships were Caleb Redding and Zachary Sollars from Miami Trace High School, and Seth Brooks and Sydney Wollscheid from Washington High School.
If you would like to sponsor a hole ($100 cost), or donate a prize, please call the Chamber office at 740-335-0761.
The following applicants were approved for membership
by the Chamber Board of Directors at their June meeting:
John R. Wilber Agency
John Wilber
205 S. Main St.
Washington CH, OH 43160
740-335-3232
Business Description: Nationwide Insurance Agent
Litter Quality Propane
John Rowland
524 Eastern Ave.
Chillicothe, OH 45601
740-773-3416
Business Description: Commercial and residential propane sales
CHAMBER RECOGNIZES TOP TEN GRADUATES
In May, Washington High School held its Senior Awards Assembly, and the Chamber was on hand to present academic awards to the top ten graduates of the class of 2009. Students receiving the awards were Matt Meriweather, Michael Williams, Megan Rose, Tim Keller, Jackie Poole, Garret Kiger, Sarah Leslie, Dennis Allen, MacKenzie Cook, and Seth Brooks.
We would like to extend our thanks to the following Chamber members who sponsored our top ten graduate awards: Vanessa Blevins, CPA, Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Lonnie Hunt of Citizens National Bank, Mossbarger & Smithson, CPAs, Dr. Allen D. Griffith, Chrisman Water Conditioning, Downtown Photography, Jim Van Dyke’s Automotive Center, Larry Schriver Insurance, Andy Lewis State Farm Insurance, Kool Kutz, Morrow Funeral Home, Sunshine Laundry & Dry Cleaning, and Gordon McCarty.
Fayette Flag & Banner Supply owner Nate Bolton reports that the company, located at 337 Rawlings St., has been in business for 33 years. The company provides US and custom flags, banners, and accessories for business and residential use. Call 740-335-7730 or visit flagandbannersupply.com for more information.
HANDS-ON MANAGEMENT IN TOUGH TIMES SEMINAR
On Thursday, August 6th, the Chamber will co-sponsor a seminar with the Chillicothe SCORE office entitled Hands-On Management in Tough Times.
Subjects covered will include:
- It’s the little things that count.
- Learn to identify, classify, and eliminate hidden WASTE in your business.
- How to create measurements of the critical elements of your business.
- How to do quick and easy forecasting.
- Effective resource management – inventory, services and labor.
- Learn cash management survival skills – receivables & payables.
- Establish marketing priorities and effective selling techniques.
This is a highly interactive, fast paced seminar. It is a presentation of fact-based concepts and sound business judgments. It deals with a mix of best practices and common sense. There are plenty of opportunities for Q&A – you won’t be bored. Designed to be of help for getting through tough times – it is educational and fun.
Marty Densmore, the seminar leader, is an active counselor and Vice President of SCORE, Greater Cincinnati, Chapter 34. He retired from a 38-year career in the building construction materials industry. Marty is founder and partner of MK&D Associates LLC, consulting on Lean Business Practices and Statistical Analysis (Six Sigma) with construction material producers and venture capital firms. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA in finance from the University of Cincinnati. He is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and Ohio and is an adjunct facility member of Wilmington College, teaching Marketing.
The seminar will be held at the Center for Economic Opportunity from 8 a.m. until noon. Cost is $10.00 per person, payable at the door, and includes a continental breakfast and seminar materials. For further information or to register, please call the Chamber office at 740-335-0761.
The local Goodwill store, located at 1827 Columbus Ave., is now open Sundays from 12-6.
