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ALIGNING COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

2021

ANNUAL REPORT

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO As I look back, I am excited by all the positive steps that were taken by our organization and ultimately the community at large in 2021. We are continuing to live in strange times with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It is a world of extremes, and yet somewhere in the chaos, we have all found our way to move forward. Some businesses are struggling, while others are reporting record gains. Prices have gone up, workers are fewer and yet the economy still posted strong results. We have all had to adapt to everchanging requirements designed to keep us as close to normal as possible while protecting each other. Closer to home, we started the year in virtual format for events but were able to finish back in person. We largely returned to our normal program of work, but also made room for innovation. We continued to be a driving force of collaboration in our community, and I am excited to see the effects of this work continue on for many years to come. Despite the uncertainty, it was our busiest year of economic development work ever! The support of our members has been the backbone of our organization. Without your investment, we would not be taking these big steps forward. I also want to thank the strong leadership of our Boards of Directors including our 3 Chairs – Chris Hiner (Chamber Board), Carl Fernyak (RCDG Board), and DJ Daniels (Chamber Foundation Board). It has been my honor to serve with you. Looking ahead, I know that 2022 will bring even more new opportunities for our community, and a new strategic plan for our organization. I’m proud of where we are and ever excited for where we are heading! Onward! Jodie A. Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP

A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

2021 can be summed in a few words; uncertainty, opportunity, and perseverance. The Chamber helped in each of those. 2021 had multiple waves of uncertainty in which we were able to provide assistance. Be it financially or as a conduit of information to our members and beyond, the Chamber was there. The past year also provided many opportunities for our member businesses. Opportunity to expand, pivot, or completely reinvent oneself in an ever-changing business environment. The Chamber staff listened, connected, and provided guidance to many. Chris Hiner The Chamber and our members also persevered. Times were trying in one way or another for most, if not all of our members. The Chamber and our local governments found ways to provide grants to help weather the challenges. This publicprivate partnership is one we will remember for years to come and help springboard future investments to make Richland County thrive personally, professionally, and economically. Relationships built between the Chamber, our community, and member businesses years prior to 2021 have been a catalyst to weather these times. New relationships were formed during the past year as well which will serve all well into the future. I’m extremely proud to have been chair of this great organization. I’m even more proud of the Chamber staff and each one of our members for finding value in being an active voice of business. We still have the capacity to serve even more of our local businesses, so spread the word and invite them to join. Collectively, we are becoming a better Richland County. Christopher R. Hiner Director of Home Lending, Park National Bank Chamber Board Chair, 2020 & 2021

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RICHLAND AREA CHAMBER Board of Directors

Membership

Particpation

Communication

Advocacy

Collaboration

RICHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP Board of Directors

Community Development

Economic Development

Workforce Development

MRA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Board of Directors

Education

CONCLUSION Awards

2021 Recap

A Look Back at 2020

Catalytic Leaders

2021 CHAMBER BOARD OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair

Vice-Chair

Chris Hiner Director of Home Lending, Park National Bank

David Eichinger Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch Vinson Yates President, OhioHealth Mansfield & Shelby Hospitals

Chair-Elect Jay Goyal President, Goyal Industries

Treasurer Jason McCoy Plant Controller, Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor

Immediate Past Chair Eric Snyder President, RBC, Inc.

RCDG Chair Carl Fernyak Founder and CEO, Richland Source

RCDG Vice Chair Beth DeLaney President/Owner, Spherion Mid Ohio

President/CEO Jodie A. Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development

ADDITIONAL ELECTED DIRECTORS Matt Argo Account Executive, Cooper Enterprises David Baumann Human Resources Manager, Mechanics Bank Walt Bonham Owner, The Food Lab Donnie Clark Owner, Elzy Milling & Trade DJ Daniels Group President, The Gorman-Rupp Company (MRA Educational Foundation Chair) Dr. Dorey Diab President, North Central State College Dennis Fox II CEO, ES Consulting

Natalie Lantz Owner, Pivot Creative Kristine Lindeman Owner, Alumni Roofing Jason B. Murray Owner, Jason B. Murray Law Offices Greg Nickoli Superintendent, Pioneer Career & Technology Center Dara Shade Regional Small Business Wellness Advisor, Key Bank Kim Winkle Vice President, Avita Health System Barbara Woodman Vice President for Corporate HR, The Gorman-Rupp Company

EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS Dr. Robert Cohen CEO, Braintree Business Development Center Scott Heimann President, Richland Young Professionals Jennifer Kime CEO, Downtown Mansfield Inc.

Jotika Shetty Executive Director, Richland County Regional Planning Commission Lee Tasseff President, Destination Mansfield Richland County Deanna West-Torrence Executive Director, North End Community Improvement Collaborative

ALIGNING MEMBERSHIP Chamber Ambassador Committee We are grateful for the 30 Ambassadors who visited new members, reached out to existing members, met monthly in person or via Zoom, and assisted with Chamber events throughout the year.

NEW MEMBERS

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies 38 ribbon-cutting events were held to welcome new businesses, commemorate a new location or renovated business, as well as business anniversary celebrations throughout the Richland County area.

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Small Business Saturday 79 local stores participated with 668 store visitors to support our local small businesses with this highly successful event. Member Appreciation Luncheon A good time was had by all 72 members who attended, and we were delighted to show our genuine appreciation for the members whom we serve.

TOTAL MEMBERS

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "Being a member of the Richland Area Chamber has been such a positive experience. As a non-profit organization, we appreciate the networking opportunities to share our mission in the community. The Chamber strives to promote both small businesses and nonprofits which creates a robust, well-rounded community to live and work. The staff is creative and forwardthinking with their ideas for business development, programming, and implementation." ~Erica Parnisari, Alzheimer's Association, NW Ohio Chapter

ALIGNING PARTICIPATION Fri-YAY! A positive new series celebrating good news happening in our community. Six Facebook Live events were hosted, showcasing great locations doing wonderful things. Virtual Events Working professionals and exemplary members of the community were honored and recognized at the Annual Meeting and Business Professional’s Day. LunchWISE Wednesday Impactful speakers continued to support and educate our community's professional working women with current and relatable topics. Annual Golf Classic 164 players enjoyed beautiful "Chamber weather" for the biggest Golf Classic on record! Members came to network while partaking in a little friendly competition. 2nd Annual Restaurant Week To put the spotlight on area restaurants hit particularly hard by COVID, 22 local restaurants participated by offering exceptional deals and exquisite menu options for the public to enjoy!

EVENTS

1,840

EVENT ATTENDANCE

164

GOLFERS

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

5,426

VIEWS

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE “As members of the Chamber, we have witnessed the collaborative efforts, connecting our cities, businesses, and individual leaders to greater understanding and profitability. The Chamber has excellent communication, programs, and services which makes Richland County a great place to live, work and enjoy.” ~DeLee Powell, Baker's Collision Repair Specialists

ALIGNING COMMUNICATION Communication

8,500 DISTRIBUTED COMMUNITY GUIDES

50+

MEMBER MESSAGE EMAIL BLASTS

15%

FACEBOOK FOLLOWERS INCREASE

Community Guide & Chamber Member Directory A completely redesigned 2021/2022 edition with 8,500 copies distributed throughout the community containing 64 pages packed with information, including 51 local advertisers Newsletters and Email 12 Monthly Newsletters with numerous advertising opportunities also utilized by members Sent 50+ "Member Message" email blasts

Social Media 7375 Facebook followers, up 15% from 2020 1213 Twitter followers 1562 Instagram followers 304 LinkedIn followers

Website Reintroduced Chamber Blog Over 81,000 page views

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "The Richland Area Chamber of Commerce has been a huge support in helping our small non-profit grow. One of our favorite perks of being a Chamber Member is the use of Chamber Blasts for upcoming events to extend our community reach. My husband and I have also enjoyed the different After-Hour events, where we have met amazing people and created connections who have been key players in the Visual Bucket List Foundation's growth as a non-profit." ~Christine Myers, The Visual Bucket List Foundation

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ADVOCACY American Rescue Plan Act Partnered with the Richland County Foundation to launch a special process looking at the generational opportunity presented by the local investment of American Rescue Plan Act dollars by Richland County and the City of Mansfield. Remediation & Revitalization Supported the passage of the Brownfield Remediation Fund and the Demolition and Site Revitalization Program through the State and working with local partners in order to maximize local projects receiving funding. Metropolitan Statistical Area Rallied local support to oppose the change in the Metropolitan Statistical Area definition being proposed by the OMB. Ultimately this was defeated with support from our Federal representatives. Infrastructure Bill Support Supported the bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in order to provide badly needed funds to upgrade local infrastructure including water, sewer, roads, and broadband. Flood Mitigation Supported the passage of the City of Mansfield Touby’s Run Flood Mitigation engineering proposal.

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "The Chamber Advocacy committee has become very active and is comprised of a dynamic and diverse group of business leaders in our community. This committee meets regularly to thoughtfully discuss and make recommendations to the board of directors to take action on legislative and regulatory matters locally, statewide, and federally that affect our members and community. The work of this committee continues to enhance the stature and prominence of our Chamber with Legislators and regulators." ~Eric Snyder, RBC, Inc.

ALIGNING COLLABORATION 1,902 RESPONDENTS TO COMMUNITY BRANDING SURVEY

$12.5K

Imagination Park Sponsored the pop-up Imagination Park on W. 3rd Street with 9 other local organizations with financial support from AARP to demonstrate how a linear park could transform the Imagination District area. Community Branding Project Partnered with Destination Mansfield Richland County, Richland County Foundation, and other partners to create a new brand for the community. Research, focus groups, and community exploration took place in 2021, with the unveiling of the new brand happening in early 2022.

SHELBY FACADE IMPROVEMENT FUNDING COMMITTMENT MATCHES

Supporting Shelby Downtown Projects Supported the Shelby CIC in the Downtown Revitalization Projects, including the Downtown Streetscape Project, and the Facade Improvement Grant Program. Four projects were accepted by the City of Shelby for $12,500 in funding to be matched by private businesses.

$25K

Supporting Downtown Mansfield Transformation Supported the passage of the $9M Main Street streetscape project by the City of Mansfield and partners. This transformational project will completely update the 'front door' of our community. Also in 2021, we supported the Diamond Street twoway conversion project.

COMMUNITY CHALLENGE GRANT RECEIVED FROM AARP

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "There is great value in working with the Chamber. For example, as Economic Development organizations, we are natural partners for accomplishing major projects like Community Branding. Each brought expertise that was necessary to move the project forward. That partnership will also be essential in effectively utilizing the new brand to garner positive awareness, attract talent and drive economic prosperity for Richland County." ~Lee Tasseff, Destination Mansfield-Richland County

RICHLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR

When I took over as Board Chair for the Richland Community Development Group in January 2020, no one knew that a worldwide pandemic would upend all our plans just a couple of months later. And yet, RCDG did not miss a beat during that time and pivoted quickly to helping businesses navigate the myriad of programs that were available, the workforce shortage, and supply chain concerns, among other things. Even with the challenges, the last two years have been extremely active with local businesses expanding and others looking to locate here. Our staff team along with our Board of Directors has worked together to ensure that we able to assist businesses who are ready to capitalize on the opportunities being presented. Carl Fernyak Workforce is the word of the day, and we are working hard to create a more robust local talent pipeline for businesses, provide access to critical funds to help upskill existing workers, and lead the conversations around talent attraction. There is much work left, but we are seeing progress already. Lastly, RCDG was founded with the goal of seeing community development progress in many needed areas. Our volunteer sectors have continued to stay active and grown in number. These sectors empower local people to make a change in the community, and they make our organization unique! Our affiliation with the Richland Area Chamber has continued to produce positive results and it has been a pleasure to serve as the Chair of this important organization in 2020 and 2021. I look forward to more good work ahead. Carl Fernyak CEO, Richland Source RCDG Board Chair, 2020 & 2021

Board Chair

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Carl Fernyak Owner, Richland Source & IdeaWorks

Chair-Elect Beth DeLaney President, Spherion Mid Ohio

Past Chair David Eichinger Senior Vice President, Merrill Lynch

Paul Boggs CEO, Nanogate North America Steve Cummins Vice President, Mansfield Engineered Components Jay Goyal President, Goyal Industries Chris Hiner Director of Home Lending, Park National Bank

Treasurer Jason McCoy

Plant Controller, Stanley Black & Decker Outdoor

Mark Masters President, Mechanics Bank Jake Penwell Owner, Penwell-Turner Funeral Home / President, Shelby CIC Sam VanCura CEO, Total Performance Mike Whisler CFO, Adena Corporation

ALIGNING COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT Art Sector

$151K+ IN SECTOR FUNDS RAISED

Monster of an Idea Symposium Over 100 entrepreneurs came together to brainstorm solutions to their biggest ideas and challenges 2nd Annual Mansfield Arts Festival Local artists gathered to showcase their galleries and sell their items to the community Tributary Reader The first auto-journal in Richland County showcasing artists of all kinds

Sterkel Park Sector

50+

COMMUNITY SECTOR VOLUNTEERS

Revitalization This sector was added to revitalize Sterkel Park for all ages and abilities

Mansfield Beautification Sector Holiday Lights Committee New wreaths and additional lighted trees were added downtown, turning it into a festive wonderland

Additional Sectors

Revitalize Bellville RichHistory Alliance Richland Young Professionals The West End District

Be Focal Buy Local Bellville Arts & Culture LeaderRichland Mansfield in Bloom Miracle Mile Mansfield Military Affairs Committee

FROM A VOLUNTEER'S PERSPECTIVE "Through participating in Art Sector meetings, we’ve had the chance to watch some great ideas take shape and find a home. With our own project, we went from feeling a feeling of “what if” to a feeling of “we can” through workshopping the idea in Art Sector meetings, and through being referred to people and organizations who financially made our project feasible." ~Jillian Kyrou, Tributary Reader

ALIGNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Ranked #7 in Site Selection Magazine Richland County was ranked 7th nationally for significant economic projects per capita for areas with a population less than 200,000. Site Selection's yearly analyses are regarded by corporate real estate analysts as "the industry scoreboard." The magazine's circulation base consists of 48,000 subscribers, most of whom are involved in corporate site selection decisions at the CEO/President/COO level. Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Collaborative ED planning for the four-county region of Ashland, Richland, Crawford, and Wyandot counties. This project will help us plan for future achievements by understanding who we are and discoveringi.what opportunities await us. Adena’s Airport West Spec Building This spec building is a huge move forward for economic development in Richland County. To attract businesses to the area, we need to have inventory to sell, and this 160,000SF building with 32’ clear ceilings and 17 truck docks gives us exactly what many businesses are looking for...a modern facility that will be available soon.

95+ BUSINESS VISITS

RESPONSES TO ATTRACTION PROJECTS

ALIGNING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9

PROJECTS UNCOVERED

133 NEW JOBS

$5M+ NEW COUNTY PAYROLL

$23M+ NEW CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

179th Cyber Warfare Wing Facing the potential loss of the base, the community rallied to support the bid to become a Cyber Warfare Wing. Switching missions helps the 179th to live to fight another day. This project also is expected to increase the technology talent available in Richland County. Edge Plastics Expansion Edge Plastics has new customers and is expanding to meet new higher demands. This expansion includes an increased footprint at their Newman Street facility with new equipment with automation and robotics. This locally-owned business that employs 150 people is adding 67 new jobs, over $2.3M in new payroll, and $16M+ in total capital expenditures. Major Metals Expansion Major Metals makes welded steel tubing in Bellville and recently completed an expansion. They built a new 48,000SF building to house a new tube mill that will increase efficiency compared to previous equipment, and significantly increase total capacity. This expansion will create 16 new jobs with a total of $800,000 in new payroll.

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "Working with RCDG has been great for our future here at Hess Industries. In 2020, with the help of Barrett at RCDG, we were awarded the Jobs Ohio Workforce Retention Loan. This has allowed us to invest in our most valuable asset, our employees. Through the pandemic, we retained our employees and came out of the pandemic a stronger company with a new line of in-die tooling that we trademarked as Clinch Solutions." ~Mark Hess, Hess Industries

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WORKFORCE Talent Pipeline Career Institute Creates career exploration opportunities for 10th-12th grade students in a variety of industries. Builds a strong talent pipeline for local employers. Pilot cohort launches in Spring 2022. CommunityOpportunity.com Working with Richland County School District career coaches, we bolstered student registration by over 250 participants. Community Opportunity has over 3,000 students registered across Crawford, Wyandot, and Richland Counties. Student & Adult Job Fairs Job fairs were hosted to connect local businesses with students and adults seeking employment possibilities. Research During 2020-2021, 12 Crestview High School Seniors volunteered for a research study to examine their career trajectory thought processes, giving insight into the planning, execution, and habits of today's seniors.

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STUDENTS REGISTERED ON COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

UPSKILL TRAINING PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH JFS FUNDS

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WORKFORCE Upskilling

RICHLAND COMPANIES ON COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY

WORKFORCE BUSINESS R&E VISITS

Working with Jobs and Family Services, bolstered training funds through 3 initiatives: Streamlined online application process Held in-person lunch-and-learn event 37 training-related business visits leading to increased training applications and large projects in the pipeline for 2022

County-Wide Housing Study There are a multitude of organizations and municipalities involved as housing is such an integral part of thriving communities. While we come at it from a workforce/economic development perspective, it is important to the overall well being and quality of place to implement a comprehensive plan around housing.

Collaboration Collaboration with national Workforce and Chamber professionals through ACCE Fellowship for Economic Recovery, developing concepts to bolster Economic Recovery in the wake of the pandemic. Hosted Lt. Governor Jon Husted for a Workforce Roundtable at the Chamber.

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE "Partnering with the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development is like working with your neighbor or best friend. They’re welcoming, supportive, and have your best interest at heart. Working with a great staff that really cares about the community makes all the difference." ~Jill Gantt, Ohio Department of Job & Family Services

MRA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR The last two years at the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation have been very busy despite all that has been happening with the pandemic. Our flagship program – Leadership Unlimited – was able to be back in person starting in the fall of 2021 with a class of 25 students exploring the County each month. We added in more leadership development training as part of the program and the 40-year-old program is just as strong as ever! During COVID, we pivoted to deliver online leadership D.J. Daniels training through the “LU Learning Lab” Series. A mix of national and local speakers connected with local participants on a host of topics, and we heard great feedback on that opportunity. Our Young Entrepreneurs Academy has continued to meet and train up the next generation of entrepreneurs all through the pandemic. Between last year and this current year, we will have 9 new young entrepreneurs in this community. If you ever wonder how the next generation of kids is doing, I encourage you to tune in to their Investor Panel in the spring – I guarantee you’ll walk away inspired! It has been my pleasure to lead this Board over the last two years and work with Nikki Lewis the outgoing Chamber Foundation Manager as well as the other Board Members. The Chamber Foundation is strong and ready to lead for years to come! DJ Daniels Group President, The Gorman-Rupp Co. Chamber Foundation Board Chair, 2020-2022

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair DJ Daniels The Gorman-Rupp Company

Vice-Chair Jennifer Alt OhioHealth Mansfield & Shelby Hospitals

Treasurer Beth Malaska Park National Bank

Jeff DeVito Milliron Industries Brian Schmidt Schmidt Security Pro Eric Snyder RBC, Inc. Grant Sluss Sluss Realty Co.

EX-OFFICIO Jodie Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development

Nick Gesouras Mechanics Bank Chris Hiner Park National Bank Kevin Kimmel Mid Ohio Educational Service Center

ALIGNING EDUCATION Youth Entrepreneurship YEA! Our YEA! program did not miss a beat over the last two years. In 2021, our sixth year, we offered a hybrid Investor Panel Event, where students pitched via Facebook live streaming. Barely missing any classes, the students were able to create wonderful businesses that they are actively working on even now.

YEA! STUDENTS GRADUATED

YEA! BUSINESSES CREATED

Leadership Programming Leadership Unlimited After a brief COVID pause, we were proud to bring the program back in Fall 2021. The class of 25 current and future leaders explored our community, learning about local resources to find ways to make their impact.

START-UP FUNDING AWARDED

Learning Lab A monthly virtual program was launched, called Learning Lab, where our community was invited to learn from national leadership speakers, as well as local leaders and experts in their field.

LEARNING LAB ATTENDEES

$4K+

300

ALIGNING THE NUMBERS

2021 AWARD RECIPIENTS ATHENA AWARD

2021 RECAP

Deanna West-Torrence CHAIRMAN'S AWARD

Brady Groves

969

ECONOMIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

NEW MEMBERS

TOTAL MEMBERS

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONIES

ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARD

Brian McCartney, KE McCartney & Associates Michael Murray & Production Design Team at Cooper Enterprises

1,840

EVENT ATTENDANCE

EVENTS

RYP BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS RYP ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD

8,500

Andrew Beilstein

RYP COMMUNITY HERO AWARD

Stephanie Zader

10.4K+

81K+

DISTRIBUTED COMMUNITY GUIDES

WEBSITE VIEWS

TOTAL SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Merris Welge SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

$151K+ IN SECTOR FUNDS RAISED

50+

COMMUNITY SECTOR VOLUNTEERS

14 EMPLOYEES & UNDER

$12.5K

133

SHELBY FACADE IMPROVEMENT FUNDING MATCHES

NEW JOBS

The Phoenix Brewing Company 15 EMPLOYEES & OVER

Schmidt Securiy Pro NON-PROFIT

The Visual Bucket List Foundation

300

LEARNING LAB ATTENDEES

YEA! STUDENTS GRADUATED

YEA! BUSINESSES CREATED

RICHLAND AREA CHAMBER & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF Angie Fanello

Nikki Lewis

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Foundation Manager

President & CEO

Kathy Fox

Sandy Messner

Patrick Clinage

Front Office Coordinator

Marketing & Communications Director

Executive Assistant & Sector Coordinator

Jessica Gribben

Barrett Thomas

Lisa Duckworth

Economic Development Liaison

Director of Economic Development

Clint Knight

Jennifer Wagner

Director of Workforce Development

Member Services Coordinator

Jodie A. Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP

Program & Events Manager

A LOOK BACK

AT 2020

COVID Support Starting from early March, the Chamber provided over 40 email updates packed with information pertaining to the pandemic, impacts on businesses, and the community. We were able to share important resources that allowed our community to stay on top of all the available resources from the federal, state, and local levels. Richland Strong We launched the #RichlandCountySTRONG campaign to support our local small businesses as they were reopening after the initial shutdown. Partnering with local elected officials, we held 9 local ribbon cuttings throughout the County. Grants We partnered with the Richland County Commissioners, Cities of Mansfield, Shelby & Ontario, and Villages of Lexington, Bellville, and Plymouth to create a small business & nonprofit grant program. We awarded 468 grants totaling $2,705,324 to local businesses. Virtual Business Engagement At the onset of the COVID-19, the Chamber team sprang into action organizing a series of online training and learning opportunities. We also joined with the Regional Manufacturing Coalition to do a weekly call with local manufacturers and the Shelby CIC to do a weekly call with Shelby businesses providing updated information and encouraging peer networking.

FROM A MEMBER'S PERSPECTIVE “During the initial Covid surge, Jodie’s regular updates from the Chamber were a welcome and valuable compilation of information from a wide variety of sources. She kept us informed on important issues so we could focus on our employees and customers.” ~Marc Miller, Skybox Packaging, LLC.

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