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A ‘fair’ chance to learn about Madison County Plain City comes alive with the sound of the threshers By Dusty Parker I can smell the beautiful scent of funnel cakes now! Your Madison County Fair is almost here with Grandstand events, rides and entertainment starting on Sunday, July 8. If you haven’t visited the Fair in a while, we encourage you to stop by for some great wholesome entertainment, to celebrate the great projects of youth and adults in Madison County and to see some of the improvements we have made to your Fairgrounds. Did I mention fair food? Who can argue with a cup full of fair fries and malt vinegar? Yum! The Madison County Fair is a celebration of community. It combines our agricultural heritage with our fascination and commitment to the ingenuity and hard work of Madison Countians. Let’s not forget cotton candy and steam thresher made ice cream! Amidst the games and carnival rides lives the spirit of Madison County. The Fair gives us a chance to rediscover who we are as a community and to re-acquaint ourselves with our neighbors. I also will be re-acquainting myself with a Texas tenderloin sandwich. Did I mention fair food?
thing for everyone at the Madison County Fair. We even have a full schedule of great music! I hope to see you there, and I’ll try to remember to leave you some food. Mmmm ‌ fair food. Photo courtesy of Jeff Pfeil
WHEN: Saturday July 7th- Saturday July 14th WHERE: 205 Elm St. London, OH 43140 WHO: EVERYONE! COST: General Admission: Adult $6, Child (6 to 12): $2, Senior Citizen: $2, Child (5 and younger): FREE, Student Ticket (weekly ages 13-1, purchased by July 7): $10.00, Season Ticket (purchased by July 7): $20.00 Grandstand Event Schedule: â—? Demolition Derby - Sunday July 8 @ 7pm and Saturday July 14 @ 7pm â—? Ohio Idol - Monday July 9 @ 7pm â—? COTPC Truck Pulls - Tuesday July 10 @ 7pm â—? NTPA Tractor Pulls - Wednesday July 11 @ 7pm â—? Triple H Rodeo - Thursday July 12 @ 7pm â—? OSTPA Tractor Pulls - Friday July 13 @ 7pm For more information or to purchase your fair tickets today, please contact 740-852-1654 or visit the website at www.madisoncountyfairoh.com
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By Sean Hughes “Puff, puff, puff, puff ‌ BOOM!â€? No, Plain City isn’t the home to some new age rock band. It is, however, the home to the annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association’s annual show and reunion. In its 63rd year, this year’s show and reunion features “Allis Chalmers: The Gathering of the Orangeâ€? by the Buckeye Allis Club. The Buckeye Allis Club was formed in 1996 at our very own Red Brick Tavern by a group of Allis-Chalmers tractor enthusiasts led by current president Larry Mayer and current trustee George Schulz. If you haven’t been a steam threshers show, you are in for a treat. Kids are especially delighted to see these workhorses parade down Main Street on their way to the show grounds at Pastime Park. And workhorses they are! The show exhibits ongoing demonstrations of these steam engine machines milling, bailing and, of course, threshing. As with any show, the Steam Threshers show offers food galore, some of which is produced using steam powered equipment, and games and entertainment such as blacksmiths and music. The main focus of the show, though, is history. History buffs will exalt in the display of engi-
Miami Valley Steam Threshers- 63rd Annual Show & Reunion WHEN: Thursday July 12th- Sunday July 15th (opening ceremonies at 10am everyday) WHERE: Pastime Park- 350 North Chillicothe St. Plain City, OH 43064 WHO: EVERYONE! COST: General Admission-$5 at gate; children 12 & under- FREE with an adult Thursday is Senior Citizens Day-$2 admission Schedule: Thursday July 12th â—? 11am-1:15- Shingle & Veneer Mill, periodically â—? 3pm- Wheat Threshing â—? 6pm- Lawn & Garden Mower Racing Friday July 13th â—? 10am-1:30pm- Shingle & Veneer Mill, periodically â—? 11am-1pm, & 3pm- Wheat Threshing â—? 6pm- Grande Parade Downtown Saturday July 14th â—? 10am- MVSTA Fun Pull â—? 10am-1:30pm- Shingle & Veneer Mill, periodically â—? 11am, 1pm, 3pm- Wheat Threshing â—? 1pm- Cornhole Tournament â—? 6pm- Tractor & Truck Pulls Sunday July 15th â—? 10am- Shingle & Veneer Mill, periodically, 10am- OSATPA Tractor Pull â—? 1pm- Wheat Threshing â—? 2pm Kiddie Tractor Pull Need more information? Please call 614-419-4920, or visit their website at: www.miamivalleysteamshow.org neering wonder that spanned the days before diesel engines or the gasoline internal combustion engine. Enthusiasts welcome you to enjoy their hobby!
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Mad About Activity Saturday, June 30 Mt. Sterling Let Freedom Ring 6th Annual July 4th Celebration presented by the Mt. Sterling Community Center WHEN: Noon; 4 p.m. – Parade; 1 p.m. – Rock ‘N Roll Trivia; 6 p.m. – Car Show - 9:45 p.m. – Laser Light Show WHERE: Veteran’s Field (next to Mt. Sterling Community Center) www.mountsterlingcc.org for full schedule and details
Monday, July 2 West Jefferson 4th of July Street Fest WHEN: All Day WHERE: Main St., West Jeff
Saturday, July 7 West Jefferson Farmer’s Market + WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY through October 20 WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West Jefferson WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc. Watermelon Eating Contest and Seed Spitting Contest: Participants must register at the West Jefferson Business Council Table by noon, Madison County Fair Opening Day WHEN: 1 p.m. Harness Racing WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race WHEN: TBA WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London
Friday, July 13 Madison County Fair WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – OSTPA Tractor Pull; 7:30 p.m. Smokin’ Ham band WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race Miami Valley Steam Threshers 63rd Annual Show and Reunion WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Pastime Park www.miamivalleysteamshow.org for full schedule and details Mt. Sterling Farmer’s Market WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School
Tuesday, July 3 Chamber Board of Directors Meeting WHEN: 12 p.m. WHERE: 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: Board Directors & Investors Downtown London Assoc. Meeting WHEN: 12 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY WHERE: Phat Daddy’s Pizza, London WHO: Anyone interested in the betterment of Downtown London London Patriotic Celebration WHEN: 3 p.m. - Games, Etc.; Dusk - Fireworks WHERE: London High School Visit their Facebook page for more details.
Wednesday, July 4 London July 4 Parade and Celebration WHEN: 11 a.m. – Parade; 1 p.m. Bicentennial Park Dedication WHERE: Downtown London Plain City Independence Day Celebration WHEN: 3:30 p.m. – Parade and Food, Entertainment, Games and Crafts; Dusk – Fireworks WHERE: Pastime Park West Jefferson 4th of July Street Fest WHEN: All Day; 10 p.m. - Fireworks WHERE: Main St., West Jeff
Tuesday, July 10
Plain City Farmer’s Market Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In
Friday, July 20 Mt. Sterling Farmer’s Market WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School
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Plain City Farmer’s Market WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY through October 4 WHERE: Corner of S. Chillicothe and S.R. 161, downtown Plain City WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc.
Wednesday, July 11
Madison County Fair – Kid’s Day WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – COTPC Truck Pulls; 7:30 – Jonny O Project band WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info
Madison County Fair – Kid’s Day WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – NTPA Truck Pulls & Southern Trio band WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info
Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race
Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race
Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race
Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mt. Sterling Office Hours WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: By appointment – email sean@madisoncountychamber.org WHO: Mt. Sterling businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance
Monday, July 9 Madison County Fair – Military Day WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – Ohio Idol & Wrestling WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race
Saturday, July 14 Madison County Fair WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 5 p.m. Ladies’ Skillet Throw Contest; 7 p.m. – Smash It (Demo Derby); 7:30 p.m. The Fleez band WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race West Jefferson Farmer’s Market + National Blueberries Month: Samples of blueberries and blueberry treats, recipes and more Miami Valley Steam Threshers 63rd Annual Show and Reunion WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Pastime Park www.miamivalleysteamshow.org for full schedule and details
Madison County Safety Council: Drug Testing in the Workplace” by Jon D. MaKanna, CEO Training for Chambers WHEN: Noon WHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London Sunday, July 15 WHO: Businesses who want to earn discounts on their BWC premiums Madison County Fair and learn safety techniques for their WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens employees. WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full COST: $10/person for lunch schedule and info BizNET Networking After Hour WHEN: 4 p.m. Miami Valley Steam Threshers 63rd WHERE: The Gateway Shoppes of West Annual Show and Reunion Jefferson, 6 W. Main St ., West Jeff WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Pastime Park www.miamivalleysteamshow.org for Tuesday, July 17 full schedule and details Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Monday, July 16 West Jefferson Business Council WHEN: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: The MustardSeed Café, 94 W. Main St., West Jefferson WHO: West Jefferson businesses and residents who want to improve their community
The Music Men of London WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: The MustardSeed Café, 94 W. Main St., West Jeff
Madison County Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing WHEN: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Flights WHERE: London Country Club, Spring Valley Rd. COST: $65 per golfer, CONTACT:Jessica@madisoncountychamber.org
Madison County Chamber of Commerce West Jefferson Office Hours WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: By appointment – email david@madisoncountychamber.org WHO: West Jeff businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance
Madison County Fair – Walmart Sponsor Day WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – Demolition Derby WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info
14th Annual London Wiffleball Tournament www.londonwiffleball.com for more info
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Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In WHEN: 5 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY WHERE: West Ave and US Rt 42., just south of Der Dutchman WHO: Anyone interested in classic cars should join us for weekly CruiseIns in Plain City. No registration required, just bring your car/truck and show it off! May 24 to Sept 27.
West Jefferson 4th of July Street Fest WHEN: All Day WHERE: Main St., West Jeff
Sunday, July 8
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Saturday, July 21 West Jefferson Farmer’s Market +
WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY through October 20 WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West Jefferson WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc. WJFM Pie Contest and Mrs. Doubtfire ‘Pie in the Face” Contest: Look for the best baked pie in the county. Also, in honor of Robin Williams’ 69th birthday today, we will be having a pie in the face contest with the best Mrs. Doubtfire expression winning the prize. Participants for both need to register by 11:45 at the West Jefferson Business Council table
London Community Organization Meeting WHEN: 8:30 a.m. WHERE: London Coffee Peddler, 65B W. High St. , London
Wednesday, July 18 Madison County Chamber of Commerce Plain City Office Hours WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: By appointment – email sean@madisoncountychamber.org WHO: Plain City businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance
Sunday, July 22 Rain Date for Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Arrive & Drive WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London
Tuesday, July 24
2012 Music in the Park Series: The Mill Street Stompers Dixieland Band WHEN: 6:30 – 8 p.m. WHERE: Pastime Park, Plain City WHAT: For more info about this free series, visit www.plain-city.com or contact Kelly Miller at 614-873-3527
Madison County Chamber of Commerce London Office Hours WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: By appointment – email jessica@madisoncountychamber.org WHO: London businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance
Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Arrive & Drive WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London
Downtown London Assoc. Meeting
Darby Refuge WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: The MustardSeed Café, 94 W. Main St ., West Jeff
Friday, July 6 Mt. Sterling Farmer’s Market WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School
Have something for the August 2012 or a future calendar? Please send ALL details in the above format to david@madisoncountychamber.org by the third Monday of the month before the activity. Thursday, July 12 Madison County Fair – Senior Citizen’s Day sponsored by Madison Co. Hospital WHEN: 8 a.m. – Fair Opens; 7 p.m. – Triple H Rodeo; 7:30 p.m. Black Diamond band WHERE: 203 Elm St., London www.madisoncountyfairoh.com for full schedule and info Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing Association Exhibition Race MEDIGOLD Workshop Medicare made easy WHEN: 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Chamber Conference Center, 730 Keny Blvd., London Madison County Chamber of Commerce London Office Hours WHEN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. WHERE: By appointment – email jessica@madisoncountychamber.org WHO: London businesses or entrepreneurs needing assistance Miami Valley Steam Threshers 63rd Annual Show and Reunion WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Pastime Park www.miamivalleysteamshow.org for full schedule and details Plain City Farmer’s Market WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY through October 4 WHERE: Corner of S. Chillicothe and S.R. 161, downtown Plain City WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc. Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In WHEN: 5 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY WHERE: West Ave and US Rt 42., just south of Der Dutchman WHO: Anyone interested in classic cars should join us for weekly CruiseIns in Plain City. No registration required, just bring your car/truck and show it off! May 24 to Sept 27. West Jefferson Community Association Meeting WHEN: 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Hurt-Battelle Memorial Library, 270 Lily Chapel Rd., West Jeff WHO: Members & Residents
Thursday, July 26 Plain City Farmer’s Market WHEN: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY through October 4 WHERE: Corner of S. Chillicothe and S.R. 161, downtown Plain City WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc. Weekly Plain City Classic Car Cruise In WHEN: 5 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY WHERE: West Ave and US Rt 42., just south of Der Dutchman WHO: Anyone interested in classic cars should join us for weekly CruiseIns in Plain City. No registration required, just bring your car/truck and show it off! May 24 to Sept 27.
Friday, July 27 Mt. Sterling Farmer’s Market WHEN: 3 p.m. WHERE: Old Mt. Sterling Elementary School
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Mad About Business Saturday, July 28 Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing
WHEN: 9 a.m. WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London West Jefferson Farmer’s Market + WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. EVERY SATURDAY through October 20 WHERE: Pat’s Pizza parking lot, 55 W. Main St., West Jefferson WHO: Anyone wanting local produce, foods, etc. National Chili Dog Day: Free chili dogs!
Sunday, July 29 Central Ohio Quarter Midget Racing WHEN: 11 a.m. WHERE: Madison Co. Fairgrounds, 203 Elm St., London
Monday, July 30 Madison County Future, Inc. CIC Board Meeting WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Chamber Offices, 730 Keny Blvd., London WHO: CIC board directors, investors andTuesday, anyone interested July 31in economic development MainStreet Treasures Jewelry Extravaganza Downtown London Assoc. Meeting WHEN: Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm 12 p.m. EVERY TUESDAY Sat. 10 am pm WHERE: Phat- 5Daddy’s Pizza, London WHERE: 150 W. Main St in . , the Plain City WHO: Anyone interested betterment of Downtown London MainStreet Treasures Jewelry Extravaganza WHEN: Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 7 pm Sat. 10 am - 5 pm WHERE: 150 W. Main St . , Plain City
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Cultivating Information
Thanks to our renewed Chamber and Community Investors! (May)
Mt. Sterling Public Library 60 W. Columbus St., Mt. Sterling 740-869-2430 mtsterlingpubliclibrary.org
Who we are: We are a public library, dedicated to helping our community indulge their recreational and learning needs. We have various forms of media, such as books, books on tape, books on CD, books on MP3, magazines, CDs, videos, DVDs, and CD-Rom available for checkout, and the capability to request items from our 150 plus library member consortium database. We also offer the most current technologies to find info, and computers available for free public use, with printing and fax services at a nominal cost. Whether you are searching for general knowledge or your family history, we will help you explore your interests. We are the number one, main source utilized locally for job searching and resume assistance. What sets us apart from others: We offer FREE services to our patrons and community. We provide countless FREE programs throughout the calendar year for a variety of ages to appeal to a wide customer base. Our Mission Statement is: The Mount Sterling Public Library will provide the means to make life-long learning for all patrons possible; provide for recreational reading, viewing and listening needs; provide patrons with traditional and state of the art technologies to find, evaluate and use information; and to explore and better understand their personal heritage. Who we serve: Our patrons range from the infancy stage where mothers, fathers, grandparents and childcare providers rely on us to get parent and child-rearing books and magazines, read-along stories, children’s educational and entertainment videos and graduate into toddlers who enjoy our weekly Story-Time programs and go all the way to the highest stage of life. We provide and promote programs for all ages at our library. Our library takes into account what our community needs and makes every effort to cultivate goes above and beyond to find a way to make it happen for them. Madison Co. has cultivated our success: Our community has both supported and relied on our programs and materials since the day of our inception, prior to our buildings existence. Our success shows by marking the end of this year as our centennial celebration for the Mt. Sterling Public Library, which would not have been possible without Madison County’s citizens supporting us and our venture to grow with their needs and demands. The Chamber of Commerce has cultivated our success: The Chamber has encouraged our growth, mutually supported and helped stimulate our own efforts to spread the word of what we have to offer in our county, and fostered a mutual partnership of respect in delving into broader horizons both with us, and on our behalf. The assistance provided by the staff of the Chamber has proven invaluable and a huge asset to our future success. We are grateful for the opportunities offered to us in this venture.
•Bill Miller, Individual •Chaney & Thomas Insurance Agency •D+S Distribution, Inc. •ECDI •Family Dental Care •Glendale Stock Farm, Inc. •Habitat for Humanity •Hickory Hills Golf Club •Humane Society of Madison County •Jay Car Construction Co., Inc. •Kelly Becke Photography •LDR Interactive Technologies, LLC •LifeCare Alliance •London Visual Arts Guild •Main Street Treasures
•McDonald’s •Modern Office Methods •Nancy McKitrick •National Road Golf Course •Onda, LaBuhn, Rankin & Boggs Co., LPA •O’Reilly Auto Parts •Phat Daddy’s Pizza •Pizza Hut •Plain City Public Library •Pleasant Township •Roby Memorial Design & Lettering •Small Business Development Center •SolarWindTek •Spring Valley Stables •Tolles Career & Technical Center
We welcome our new Chamber and Community Investors! (May)
•Hertz (Kassidy Helber) 255 Lafayette St., London •Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith Inc. (Travis Fling) 65 East State Street 26th Floor, Columbus, OH •(Plain City Druggist) Lonnie Craft 480 S. Jefferson Ave., Plain City
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13 years of fun at the London Wiffleball Tournament By Megan Greve
Like many others when they hit their 13th birthday, the London Wiffleball Tournament is about one thing: fun. “For me, the tourney is about having as much fun as possible,” Brian Wheeler, commissioner of the tournament, says. “Hitting tons of home runs, seeing old friends and meeting new wiffleballers from around the country is very exciting.” With upwards of 50 teams coming from more than 16 states, this one-day “mega tournament” attracts them all to the Bogenrife farm. The fun happens on July 14, when teams in the adult (ages 6-64) and youth (15 and younger) leagues compete in a tournament similar to those in soccer: everyone plays in a four-game round robin, then goes to the “Big Dance” tournament to take home the trophy. Apart
“For me, the tourney is about having as much fun as possible.” Brian Wheeler, commissioner of the London Wiffleball Tournament from the main tournament there is also a home run derby, where each team can nominate a player to bring home the hardware. Prizes and t-shirts are awarded to first place and runner-up in both the wiffleball tournament and the home run derby. Don’t be fooled into thinking this is some amateur event. Wheeler says there will be food, drinks, umpires and 18 custom-built fields. But even the participants themselves take it up a notch, as Wheeler says most arrive with custom t-shirts for their teams. “It’s always enjoyable to see what each team is wearing,” he says. For the 2012 event, Wheeler says there will be “new custom fields with tons of new gimmicks for the fields, with new designs and dimensions.” Fundraising from this year’s event will benefit the London High School baseball team, who will be building and tearing down the fields. Anyone interested in taking part in the action can register at the tournament’s Website, www.londonwiffleball.com. The entry fee for adult teams is $100 and $40 for youth teams. Payments for the teams must be made by July 6, so hurry: this is one 13th celebration you won’t want to miss.
Busy running your business, let US market it for you Your Madison County Chamber of Commerce’s In-House Marketing Firm is half way through its second year in existence and has helped over a dozen small businesses develop brand campaigns, marketing plans and marketing budgets, etc. Photo courtesy of Brian Wheeler
What is an In-House Marketing Firm? Quite honestly, we only know of one other that is offered as an investor service in the US. We do everything you would expect from a marketing or advertising agency but for a LOT less because we are geared towards small businesses. At $10 for a full hour of work on your project or tactics, you can’t beat us! That $10 per hour gets you not one, but three staff members working on any given item. We not only help you with branding and strategy, we also do the tactical things that you don’t want to do or don’t have time for such as press releases, collateral and advertising development, Facebook and social media management, Web site development and management and more! For things we do not do ourselves as a Chamber staff, we’ll work with your budget (the one we hopefully developed with you) and find a Chamber investor vendor such a designer, Web developer, promotional item salesperson, etc. to do some of the tactical things. By doing this, we aren’t only saving you money, but we also are saving you time and headaches. WE manage the processes of working with these vendors for you and pull you in for approvals, etc. at the appropriate times. We don’t let you get bogged down by the small details. Don’t let your business fail because you didn’t market it properly! Contact us and we’ll help your business soar to new marketing heights! You don’t have to be large to market yourself properly.
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