2024
April
A special thank you to our Society Members and all who invest in our Why / Vision / Mission
Society members
Hook Society
Butler Tech
Cintas
Cohen
Fifth Third Bank
Flowers by Roger, Inc.
McGraw/Kokosing
Miami University Regionals
Midd Cities Partners
MyUSA Credit Union
Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Russ Beckner Pictures
Shape Corporation
Spectrum Reach
Tytus Society
Akers Packaging Service
AMS Parts
Baker Concrete Construction
Duke Energy
Essity
G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
Hawthorn Glen Senior Living Campus
Joe Morgan Honda
LCNB National Bank
Magellan Aerospace
Majestic Care of Middletown
Markey’s
Metal-Matic Inc.
Miami Valley Gaming
Middletown Energy Center
One Smarter
PAC Worldwide Corporation
Precision Strip, Inc.
The Windamere
Valley Central Bank
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In everything we do, we believe in fostering a prosperous business en-
that builds and supports a thriving community. We strive to identify creative solutions to challenges that affect our members
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our business community is proud, vibrant and prosperous, poised for the future and prepared for sustainable success
to promote economic prosperity for our current and future members
Focus Areas 5 Events 6 CLIMB 7
Why//
content Passport to tomorrow 8 Spotlight 12 updates 14 Statistics 15
vironment
Vision//
Mission//
somewhere on my desk
AMS Parts
Rick Pearce President/CEO
We have 15! That is our number of emerging leaders registered for the 2024 CLIMB Class. I want to thank all the sponsoring companies and organizations for sending this group of emerging leaders to the training:
MidPointe Library System
Phillips Tube Group
Atrium Medical Center Cohen Pilot Chemical
Butler Tech Shape Corporation SELF
We are always identifying companies and organizations to become endorsers of Middletown City School’s Ready Now, Passport to Tomorrow. If you would like to learn more about the direction of the district and become involved with shaping the next generation, feel free to call the office (513-422-4551), I’d be happy to talk with you.
Our Annual Chamber Golf Outing is scheduled for June 13, 2024 at Shaker Run Golf Club. We invite you to bring a client to enjoy the day and this challenging and picturesque course. Sponsorships are available.
Best in profits for 2024!
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• Ohio Chamber
• US Chamber
• Updates from Rep. Warren Davidson
• Updates from Senator JD Vance
Focus Areas
• Passport To Tomorrow Industry Schedule for 2024
• We are always looking for endorsing organizations - call the office (513-422-4551)
• Thank you to all who are sending an emerging leader to CLIMB
• We have 15 participants in the 2024 Class
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Reservation Link
Events
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Application
Schedule &
Passport To T0morrow
Ready Now 100 Business Partners got the opportunity to step into the shoes of students and educators by touring classrooms at Rosa Parks Elementary and Creekview Elementary.
Business Partners got to witness small group reading and math instruction, as well as what goes on in Passport to Tomorrow class. The goal of the classroom tours was to help erode the walls between the world of school and the world of business.
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Industry Sector
Topic
2023 ’24 School Timeline
Business/ Management/ Marketing
Central Academy Mayfield
Industrial/MFG/ Engineering Mayfield
Miller Ridge
Health Sciences
Human Services
Miller Ridge
Rosa Parks
Wildwood
Rosa Parks
Amanda Wildwood Environmental/ Agriculture
Creekview
IT/Arts/ Communications
Contact
Amanda
Central Academy
Creekview
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Feb. 26—Apr. 5 Apr. 8—May 17
additional
Jen Hayes for
information
Passport To T0morrow
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Middletown City School’s new initiative to deliver necessary business skills to the classroom for all students.
Passport to tomorrow
Each month, we’ll show the skills associated with each badge.
Self-management
Inclusive
Responsible
Accountable
Social Awareness
Self-advocate
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Media Release
March 25, 2024
Cleveland-Cliffs Selected to Receive $575 Million in US Department of Energy Investments for Two Projects to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization Technologies
CLEVELAND (BUSINESS WIRE) Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) announced today that two of its projects have been selected for award negotiations for up to $575 million in total funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to pursue two decarbonization investments at Middletown Works in Ohio and Butler Works in Pennsylvania.
Read entire release
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LourencoConcalves President/CEO, Cleveland-Cliffs
MadamSecretary,JenniferGranholm Secretary of Energy
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LourencoConcalves President/CEO, Cleveland-Cliffs
WE would like to send out a very special THANK YOU to our members.
The Chamber is here to find solutions to obstacles that your business may be facing. Feel free to contact us at 513-422-4551. 2023
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Report
Annual
15 If you would like to know your numbers, let us know! Website Top Category Searches • Dining & Restaurants ....106 • Lodging & Travel ...............99 • Attractions.............................. 97 • Real Estate.............................94 • Banks/Credit Unions ...... 73 Business Directory Searches Total Searches ..........5,866 • by category ..........4,847 • by keywords................31 • by alphabetical....1,088 Want to reach more viewers? Statistics for...March Top visited Webpages • Homepage...................478 • Directory........................216 • Luncheon........................ 118 • Newsletter.................... 107 • Events/Calendar......106
11 Special achievement or milestone coming up? Milestones/ Achievements Grand Openings Grand Re-Openings Groundbreakings Industry Awards News Releases Anniversaries for questions, email info@thechamberofcommerce.org Deadline for newsletter: 20th of each month • 1924 - 100 years • 1949 – 75 years • 1974 – 50 years • 1999 – 25 years marketing
