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
Performance Foodservice
Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
Russ Beckner Pictures
Shape Corporation
Spectrum Reach
Tytus Society
Akers Packaging Service
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
Miami Valley Gaming
Middletown Energy Center
One Smarter
PAC Worldwide Corporation
Precision Strip, Inc.
Quaker Houghton
The Windamere
Valley Central Bank
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Rick Pearce President/CEO
As we wind down 2024, we welcome you to December and the start of the Holiday Season. This is the perfect time to thank ALL Chamber members who renewed their membership for 2024 and those who joined as new members. Without you, there would be no chamber of commerce. Thank you for putting your faith in us carrying out our mission to your high standards. We look forward to your participation, input, and guidance in 2025.
We had a very successful 2024 and that information will be shared in our upcoming Annual Report. I’d like to thank the Executive Committee, the Board of Directors, and the chairpersons of our three (3) Focus Areas: Advocacy/Government Relations, Leadership and Future Ready Workforce. Without their guidance, support, and encouragement, we would not have been able to accomplish as much as we did (more to follow in the 2024AnnualReport , coming out in late January).
We are looking forward to working with all our members to make great strides in 2025!
Best in Profits -
• Ohio Chamber
• US Chamber
• Updates from Rep. Warren Davidson
• Updates from Senator JD Vance
Focus Areas
• If you would like to become involved in any of the below programs, please let us know Passport To Tomorrow, Adopt A Class and Junior Achievement - (513-422-4551)
• The Workforce Institute
• The 2024 CLIMB Program
• Last Session November 19
• A huge Thank You to Molson Coors for lunch, tour & wrap-up reception
leadership
(left-right) - Sarah Starr, Chris Juergens, April Milligan, Chris Pergram, Tori Myles, Matt Chaney, Rachel Brandenburg, Rob Zielsdorf (Leadership Chair), Lisha Morlan (Class Facilitator), Chris Tangeman
Not Pictured - Michael Berding, Tonya Casey, Brian Dwyer, Paul Gabbard, Alex Patrick, Nick Schraub, Lukas Slucher and Alex Tomlin
Companies Represented - AMS Parts, Atrium Medical Center, Butler Tech, Cohen, Miami University Regionals, MidPointe Library System, Phillips Tube Group, Pilot Chemical Company, Shape Corporation, Supports to Encourage Low-Income Families
Phillips Tube Group, Inc. is a leading US provider of innovative tube component solutions. A woman-owned family business, we offer the highest quality welded steel tube available in today’s marketplace. For over 57 years, we’ve manufactured consistent products capable of severe fabrication by sourcing materials through integrated steel mills. The result is exceptional quality and timely delivery with a tube that works in your application. Our extensive history of quality, service and reliability has earned us the trust of Tier 1 and 2 auto suppliers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide.
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The City of Middletown recently purchased the former Towne Mall and is beginning the redevelopment process for the site. Please share your thoughts on this survey.
Passport to tomorrow
Passport to Tomorrow
teachers from our elementary schools and social studies teachers from Middletown Middle School spent their professional development day on November 5 exploring career pathways in healthcare at Medical Center as part of The Workforce Institute.
They toured the facility, learned about in-demand entry-level roles, and gained insights into career development opportunities. From Patient Care Technicians to Hospital Police and Dispatch Operators, our educators heard directly from the professionals making a difference in healthcare every day.
This firsthand experience helps our teachers bring real-world career knowledge back to the classroom, inspiring our students to explore all the possibilities for their future!
• 6th Grade will participate in collaborative projects based on their chosen career fields with guidance from their teachers and volunteers from Junior Achievement.
• 7-8th Grades will continue their exploration of career clusters and the 4Es (Employment, Enrollment, Enlistment, and Entrepreneurship) through research projects and hands-on activities.
Teachers tour Premier Health/Atrium Medical Center on November 5
Program Sponsors:
State of the Region
A few weeks ago the Cincinnati Regional USA Chamber released the State of the Region (2024) that was commissioned by First Financial Bank. The report is divided into 8 Sections and I’ll be sharing a section per month starting in January. I will also include those sections in the mid-month.
• Introductions
• President’s Comments
• Sponsor’s Comments
• Population & Migration
• Economic Indicators
• Community & Health Indicators
• Housing
• Transportation
• Industry Indicators
Spotlight Arts and Culture
Changing the Narrative
Collaborating to Change The Narrative
Issue Media Group is tasked with changing the narrative of countless 2nd tiered cities across the Midwest. The Chamber and Cincinnati Commercial Contracting are the sponsors of this new initiative. We thank Issue Media Group for including us in their Cincinnati edition of Soapbox as part of their Partner City project. Once there, go to the tab PLACES and you’ll find Middletown. You may sign up to receive your version of Soapbox. All links are shared below.
We hope you enjoy it and please share it across your social media platforms.
• Issue Media Group
• Soapbox
• Partner City Middletown (34storiesbelow)
• Middletown’s City Parks and Greenspace Key to Revitalization
• New Career Paths Prepare Workers for Next-Generation Jobs
• Middletown: It’s the Economy
• Forging a Brighter Future
• Receive Soapbox & Partner City Middletown - FREE
Soca benefits
All Chamber members are eligible for these benefits
Chamber Saver
SOCA Benefit Plan
Providing healthcare for 2-99 employees 1.4% Savings!
Providing healthcare for 2-50 employees 20 40% Savings!
Workers Compensation Benefits & Support
Group Ratings
24-hour Legal Assistance
& Identify Theft Protection
Point Of Sale Tools & Payment Processing
Advising & Reducing Your Energy Costs
Solving Your HR Needs
Certificates of Origin for International shipments
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS!
WE would like to send out a very special THANK YOU to our new members.
• Anytime Fitness Monroe
• Cincinnati School of Music
• Papa Johns
The Chamber is here to find solutions to obstacles that your business may be facing. Feel free to contact us at 513-422-4551.
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Reporting for 2024: What You Need to Know
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