March 2024 Newsletter

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 environment that builds and supports a thriving community. We strive to identify creative solutions to challenges that affect our members

Vision// our business community is proud, vibrant and prosperous, poised for the future and prepared for sustainable success

Mission//

to promote economic prosperity for our current and future members

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Rick Pearce President/CEO

April is the start of a new CLIMB Class. If your organization has identified an emerging leader, these sessions will better define their leadership skills to be successful. Click this link to learn more about the topics being covered in these eight (8) sessions program. Registration deadline, March 31. Part of the program includes a few visits to some local facilities to learn what they make, where it goes and what this area has to offer.

We are always looking for organizations to endorse the Passport To Tomorrow (P2T) program. Endorsing the program means youwillworkwithP2Tinstructors todevelopaninteractiveexperienceforelementarystudentsand guarantee aninterviewtoanystudentwhohasearnedallsix(6)badges. Call the office (513-422-4551) if you would like to continue the conversation.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 13 for our Annual Golf Outing Shaker Run will again be hosting us, so please plan to invite a customer to spend the day with you.

Thank you to all the members who have renewed their investment for 2024. Much of our success is due to your commitment to the mission.

Best in profits for 2024!

• Ohio Chamber

• US Chamber

Focus Areas

• Passport To Tomorrow Industry Schedule for 2024

• We are always looking for endorsing organizations - call the office (513-422-4551)

• Now accepting applications for the 2024 CLIMB Program

• If you have an emerging leader in your organization, the CLIMB program will get them prepared for their future leadership role

• Registration Link https://www.thechamberofcommerce.org/application

congratulations

Celebrating their Grand Opening at 3429 Pendleton Circle, Middletown

Celebrating their 10th Anniversary

Atrium Medical Center Elevates Patient Care

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, Atrium Medical Center remains at the forefront of progress, continually enhancing its vision to inspire better health. Through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives, your full-service hospital ensures that you and your family receive top-notch medical care close to home.

The Christ Hospital Health Network and Premier Health announced in June 2023 an innovative collaborative partnership that will enable more patients in the region access to highly specialized cardiovascular care close to home through joint efforts of leading experts at both organizations. As part of this joint venture, Dr. J. Michael Smith is providing cardiothoracic surgical services in the Middletown area on a part time basis. Dr. Smith joins Premier Health’s John Miller, MD, at Greater Dayton Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, located at Atrium.

Celebrating 30 Years 1993—2023

Passport To T0morrow

Adopt A Class, along with the support of Middletown City Schools, the City of Middletown, and The Chamber received an Ohio Industry Sector Partnership (ISP) Grant.

The ISP Grant is aimed at supportinginitiativesthatencouragecollaboration betweenlocalbusinesses,educationalinstitutions,andcommunity stakeholders . These collaborations are designed to create workforce solutions that cater to the specific needs of Ohio's diverse industry sectors, facilitating the entry of Ohioans into the workforce pipeline while addressing the demands of job creators and enhancing the local economy.

Read article here

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 Jen Hayes

Amanda

Central Academy

Creekview

Passport To T0morrow

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.

Confidence

Encourager

Servant Leadership

Responsible

Accountable

Interpersonal Skills

Inclusive

Resilient

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

WE would like to send out a very special THANK YOU to our new members.

• Best Option Restoration of BWC

• Monroe Office Warehouse

• Tru by Hilton

The Chamber is here to find solutions to obstacles that your business may be facing. Feel free to contact us at 513-422-4551.