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          • Members of Ohio Chambers networking and collaborating at the ACCE Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UtahElevate & Innovate: Our ACCE Chamber of the Year Journey
            The Power of ‘Elevation’: Lessons for Progress By Sandy Messner, Director of Marketing & Communications Ohio Chambers at ACCE Imagine the excitement that filled the air when the …
          • ACCE-COY_Finalist_SquareRichland Area Chamber & Economic Development Named Finalist for Chamber of the Year Award
            By Sandy Messner Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Staff We are excited to announce that the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has been named a finalist for the …
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          • Driving Economic Growth: Global Medical Foam’s Expansion with the JobsOhio Inclusion Grant
            Tenacity Turned Triumph Series: Stories of Business Expansion & Retention in Richland CountyBy Sandy Messner, Director of Marketing & Communications https://youtu.be/CteVx_3nVR8 Global ...
          • ACCE-COY_Finalist_SquareRichland Area Chamber & Economic Development Named Finalist for Chamber of the Year Award
            By Sandy Messner Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Staff We are excited to announce that the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has been named a finalist for the ...
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          • Richland WorksRichland Works Featured During Ohio In-Demand Jobs Week
            Richland Works is a virtual career exploration platform. In-Demand Jobs Week is a state-wide initiative in Ohio designed to showcase the many career opportunities available to individuals across the …
          • Richland_Area_Chamber_2022_InfographicRichland County Chamber & Economic Development Announces 2022 Annual Report
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            The Power of ‘Elevation’: Lessons for Progress By Sandy Messner, Director of Marketing & Communications Ohio Chambers at ACCE Imagine the excitement that filled the air when the …
          • Driving Economic Growth: Global Medical Foam’s Expansion with the JobsOhio Inclusion Grant
            Tenacity Turned Triumph Series: Stories of Business Expansion & Retention in Richland CountyBy Sandy Messner, Director of Marketing & Communications https://youtu.be/CteVx_3nVR8 Global …
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          • Members of Ohio Chambers networking and collaborating at the ACCE Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, UtahElevate & Innovate: Our ACCE Chamber of the Year Journey
            The Power of ‘Elevation’: Lessons for Progress By Sandy Messner, Director of Marketing & Communications Ohio Chambers at ACCE Imagine the excitement that filled the air when the …
          • Norbert A. Peiker, A Strong Richland County Pillar
            By Evan Stuart, Marketing & Communications Intern Allow us to introduce you to a true inspiration in the world of architecture – Norbert Peiker. With an impressive career spanning over five …

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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development receives 2023 OEDA Excellence Award in marketing
Friday, September 22, 2023
Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development receives 2023 OEDA Excellence Award in marketing

Click for Richland Source Article MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development recently received the 2023 Excellence in Marketing & Communications Award from the Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA) for the Richland Works project. This award recognizes achievements in economic development marketing projects, covering various initiatives such as target market studies, branding, website development, direct mail, public relations, and advertising. The Marketing & Communications

179th Cyberspace Wing officially form...
Saturday, September 09, 2023
179th Cyberspace Wing officially formed in Mansfield on Saturday (Richland Source)

Click to view Richland Source Article MANSFIELD — Col. Darren Hamilton knows the history of the storied flying missions of the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard as well as anyone in Hangar 102 on Saturday afternoon. A Bellville native, the current wing commanding officer joined the 179th as a C-130 crew chief 37 years ago, rising through the ranks after becoming a pilot in 1995. He became a colonel in 2017 and took over command of the 179th in 2021. Safe to say, the 75-year flying

Economic development is a 'long game,' Richland County commissioners told Tuesday
Friday, July 21, 2023
Economic development is a 'long game,' Richland County commissioners told Tuesday

Click Here to view the original story published by Richland Source. MANSFIELD -- Barrett Thomas cited a list of recent successes during a meeting Tuesday with Richland County commissioners. But Thomas, economic development director for the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, knows tomorrow is always the key in landing the next big victory. "This is such a 'long game.' I mean, everything we do is on super long timelines," Barrett said during a bi-annual meeting with commissioners. Chamber

Ohio workers’ comp & experience modi...
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Ohio workers’ comp & experience modification rate

Ohio is one of a handful of states that has a state administered workers’ compensation system.  The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), established in 1912, is the largest state-operated provider of workers’ compensation insurance in the United States.An employer’s experience modification rate (EMR), which is determined by the BWC, greatly impacts workers’ compensation premium that an employer pays.  If you have a safe organization, with little to no workers’ compensation claims, you will have a better

Heat Stress & Illnesses
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Heat Stress & Illnesses

We are well into the dog days of summer!  Many of us may be thinking that fall (and cooler weather) are right around the corner.  However, it is important we stay mindful of the hazards from the heat during these last few months.  There are ways we can combat heat illness but let’s first take a look at how the body uses its’ own mechanisms.  Normal body temperature is around 98O F and to achieve that temperature the body responds in the following ways: Activating sweat glands.  There are anywhere from

Negotiate for a Win With This Blueprint
Monday, February 28, 2022
Negotiate for a Win With This Blueprint

Negotiation is a conversation with the end goal of obtaining an agreement. Whether you're buying your first home, leasing office space, or discussing the salary for a new job, having a clear strategy in place puts you at an advantage with regard to your opponent. Here are some tips for developing your winning plan.Have a Backup Strategy Negotiations can be contentious. A common assumption is that the person who holds firm and sticks to their position — whether it's the highest price, most extensive

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Please welcome the newest member of o...
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Please welcome the newest member of our team - Jennifer Wagner!

We are very pleased to announce the appointment of our new Member Services Coordinator, Jennifer Wagner. A familiar face to many businesses in the Richland County area, Jennifer comes to us following a 31-year career as the Client Services Manager at MT Business Technologies. Jennifer has had a passion for building relationships as long as she can remember, and her understanding of commerce within our North Central Ohio community are helpful in her new role in member services. Jennifer uses that passion to

Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development
Group-Rating Safety Accountability Le...
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Group-Rating Safety Accountability Letter 2021

RE: Group-Rating Safety Accountability Dear Employer: Each year Ohio employers have the opportunity to participate in BWC’s Group-Experience-Rating Program or Group-Retrospective-Rating Program. While these programs are not required, they do provide you with an opportunity to significantly reduce your workers’ compensation premiums, while increasing your awareness of safety and risk-management strategies. Workplace safety is an important component of these programs. To succeed in accident prevention, we

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