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A Bridge to the Future
2008-06-30 by Charlotte Keim
Bridges span rivers and link communities. Bridges also link the present to the futre. Through our efforts the Chamber is building a bridge to the future for area businesses and for the youth of our area.
Miss Pea's Opens
2008-06-28 by Charlotte Keim
Miss Pea's Tutoring & Education Center opens with a ribbon cutting on Saturday, June 28, 2008.
Titan Specialties Opens
2008-06-27 by Charlotte Keim
Titan Specialities opened a new distribution center on June 27, 2008 with CFO Jerry Wilson and President William Berry in from Texas to help General Manager Frank Crumbley cut the ribbon.
Ambassadors Back on the Road
2008-06-26 by Lori Smith
The Ambassadors played hookie from work on Wednesday and went back out on the road. The trip began at Mother Earth Foods located on 19th Street in Parkersburg. From there they were off to ZzzipNet and Document Solutions located on Garfield Avenue. Sams Club in Vienna was the last stop and what better way to end the day!
Two New Downtown Businesses Welcomed
2008-06-21 by Charlotte Keim
On a glorious Saturday morning two new businesses were officially welcomed to downtown Marietta: Northwest Territory Outfitters and Old Town Bakery.
Ambassadors Recognize Area Companies
2008-06-20 by Lori Smith
The Ambassadors welcomed three new businesses to the area and recognized two others on their commitment to the business community.
Ohio Employers & Mandated Sick Leave
2008-05-27 by Charlotte Keim
Is Ohio open for business? November's ballot will probably include a proposal requiring all employers with 25 or more employees to provide seven paid days per year. Want to know about the mandated sick leave proposal? Colleen Cook, Theisen Brock, and Tony Fiore, Ohio Chamber of Commerce’s director of labor & human resources policy, will conduct a forum on Tuesday, June 10 from 7:30 am to 9 am at the Lafayette Hotel.
Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council Awarded 2nd Place Finish
2008-05-21 by Lori Smith
The Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council was recognized by the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation as 2nd Best Safety Council in the State of Ohio.
Ambassadors Extend a Welcome
2008-05-20 by Lori Smith
The Ambassadors were out-and-about welcoming new Chamber members.
Historic Harmar Bridge Reopens Walkway
2008-05-19 by Lori Smith
The crowds gathered on a sunny Monday afternoon to cut the ribbon on both the Marietta and Harmar ends of the bridge and celebrate the reopening of the walkway.
Get Your Booty Down to Bar-B-Cutie
2008-05-19 by Lori Smith
It's a catchy slogan for the newest restaraunt in Marietta and once they have you in the doors you will be sure to come back and visit over and over.
New Location - Faces By Design
2008-05-15 by Charlotte Keim
Mayor Michael Mullen and the MACC Ambassadors welcomed Martha Brown, owner of Faces By Design, to her wonderful new location in Frontier Shopping Center, Marietta.
Telesis Class of 2008 Graduates 13!
2008-05-13 by Lori Smith
The Telesis Class of 2008 has added 13 more members to the ever-growing list of graduates of the program!
Marietta Celebrates Commencements
2008-05-13 by Charlotte Keim
Commencement is defined as “the beginning of something” and as a “graduation ceremony.” There it is, in one word, the beginning and the end.
In the Mid-Ohio Valley we celebrate many commencements, from Chamber programs to high school and college graduation ceremonies.
Bountiful Community Spirit in Washington County
2008-04-28 by Charlotte Keim
Considering moving to the Mid-Ohio Valley? Need a reason? How about community spirit and pride, friendly people and good neighbors? Do little kids, puppies and kittens tug at your heart? Perhaps a catfish derby and festival? Supporting our community is big in Marietta and throughout Washington and Wood Counties.
Live on the Ohio River Levee
2008-04-09 by Charlotte Keim
Now you can see what's happening in Marietta from any place at any time, thanks to a new webcam installed on our home, The Riverveiw Building, on the corner of Front and Greene Streets in downtown Marietta. Thanks to I2C Technologies for providing this front row seat on the Ohio River Levee.
...Then begin life in Ohio
2008-03-17 by Charlotte Keim
When asked how to succeed in life, Ohioan Wilbur Wright answered, "First, pick out a good father and mother, then begin life in Ohio." The 93rd Annual Dinner Meeting of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce focused on Ohio as a place of opportunity - opportunity for business and for living the good life.
Out With The Old, In With The New
2008-03-13 by Lori Smith
The Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors unveiled new navy blue blazers at the Chamber's 93rd Annual Dinner Meeting on Monday, March 10,2008.
Chamber Leadership Changes Announced
2008-03-03 by Charlotte Keim
Each March our Board of Directors changes. Some board members finish their terms and we say farewell to Dr. Jean Scott, Neil Parsons and Bob Ferguson. We welcome new board members Donn Schafer, Mike Williams and Steve Porter. We are pleased to announce that Dave Archer, Pioneer Pipe, is taking on the job of Chairman of the Board. With a diverse leadership group, the MACC Board is proud to be represetative of the many businesses who do business in the Mid-Ohio Valley.
Walgreens Opens Downtown Store
2008-02-18 by Lori Smith
Walgreens is welcomed to the community.
Teen Telesis Leadership Program Begins Planning
2008-01-24 by Lori Smith
Planning has began for the Teen Telesis one-day leadership retreat.
TAN Annouces 2008 Board
2008-01-24 by Lori Smith
The TAN (Telesis Alumni Network)has announced its 2008 Board of Directors & Officers.
Celebration at the New Riverview Credit Union Location
2008-01-18 by Lori Smith
Riverview Credit Union celebrated their new Marietta location with a ribbon cutting.
New Location for Discount Signs & Awnings
2008-01-17 by Lori Smith
You only need to look directly across Greene Street to find the new home of Discount Signs and Awnings.
A New Business on Pike Street
2008-01-17 by Lori Smith
If you haven't visited Stoked Coffee at 302 Pike Street you are missing an experience. The owners of Stoked have turned one small unassuming building into something that is absolutely charming, cozy, comfortable, wifi ready and best of all with drive-thru service.
Positioning MACC for the Future
2007-12-17 by Charlotte Keim
After a reveiw of the Chamber's vision, mission and action plans, the MACC Board of Directors annouce several changes that will help position MACC for continued success into the future. Among the changes detailed is: a restructuring of the board to focus on three primary areas of concern (economic development, business advocacy, and member benefits and services); reducing board size to 15 from 17 for efficiency and effectiveness while maintaing a diverse representation; and updating the membership fee schedule.
Chamber live on the Air with WMOA Radio
2007-11-12 by Charlotte Keim
Tune into WMOA beginning at 8:30 am each Monday morning for news and events from the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce. This weekly Chamber update will introduce Chamber members, announce upcoming events and showcase Chamber services. It's made possible each Monday by Solvay Advanced Polymers, a global supplier of high-temperature thermoplastic resins. Thanks to WMOA and Solvay Advanced Polymers for this opportunity to share business news!
A New Name & New Office for Local Law Firm
2007-11-12 by Lori Smith
Fields, Dehmlow & Vessels, Attorneys & Counslers at Law welcomed friends and colleagues to a ribbon cutting and open house celebrating the new office at 309 Second Street.
Ambassadors & Chamber Honor Joyce Ritchie
2007-08-28 by Lori Smith
The Ambassadors joined the staff and customers of Advantage Bank in wishing Joyce Ritchie nothing but the best with her upcoming retirement.
Riverview Credit Union Office Ground Breaking
2007-08-20 by Lori Smith
The Board, Staff and Members of Riverview Credit Union gathered to celebrate the New Marietta Office Ground Breaking.
Disc Golf Arrives in Marietta!
2007-08-20 by Lori Smith
The sport of disc golf has arrived in Marietta with the construction of a 9-hole course located at the Broughton Nature & Wildlife Preserve on Hwy. 821. The Chamber and Convention and Visitors Bureau joined together for a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration on Saturday, August 18th.
Encourage Historic Preservation with Incentives
2007-04-25 by Charlotte Keim
City Council is considering enacting an historic preservation ordinance. Rather than imposing additional regulations on business owners, property developers and home, consider preserving historic architecture by providing incentives, which could be tax abatements, low-interest loans or grants. This would encourage preservation rather then simply impose additional rules. This would send a message of welcome and we want you to live and work here.
Mancan Ribbon Cutting
2007-04-21 by Lori Smith
Mancan celebrated the opening of the Marietta office with a ribbon cutting.
Then Let's Move Mountains!
2007-03-13 by Charlotte Keim
At the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, President Charlotte Keim and Mike Jacoby, Executive Director of the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority, called upon the pioneer spirit of local residents to move the Mid-Ohio Valley forward into the 21st century.
A Family Story: Grandpa Miller
2007-03-05 by Charlotte Keim
Our business community was created from the sweat and tears of people, ordinary people in many ways. Extraordinary people in many other ways. They were pioneers and risk-takers. Some gambled and won; others seized an opportunity and fell flat. My grandfather started several businesses in his lifetime.
Area Businesses are Welcomed
2007-03-02 by Lori Smith
March roared in like a Lion for area businesses!
Harmar Hikers Receive $500 Gift
2007-03-02 by Lori Smith
The Mid-Ohio Valley Safety Council presented Cheryl Cook of Harmar Elementary School a check for $500 to help with funding of the Harmar Hikers.
Job Opportunities Available
2006-09-06 by Charlotte Keim
There are jobs in the Mid-Ohio Valley. We need to encourage students (and parents) to explore alternatives to a four-year colege diploma. We need to encourage students to consider learning a trade. It is also important to note that these trades are available to both men and women. For example, with technological advances, certain welding jobs are done via computers operated by women in white lab coats. The image of dirty factories is being replaced with sophisticated modern facilities.
What Does the Chamber Offer? Part II
2006-08-25 by Charlotte Keim
“Profit is your business; helping you get there is ours.” This certainly states very simply what the role of a chamber is. As the champion of the free enterprise system, our goal is to help the business owner succeed. We speak up for business, we promote business, and we encourage business.
What does a Chamber of Comerce do?
2006-08-25 by Charlotte Keim
Each day brings a new set of challenges to the chamber staff. When the phone rings or the door swings open, we're never sure what the question will be. It could be an entreprenuer seeking guidance on starting a business. It could be a tourist who needs a county map. It could be a company representative who is looking for demographic information to decide if this is the place for a new company office. It could be a chamber member coming for a networking meeting. We build connections and provide opportunities.
Chamber Announces New Home
2006-08-15 by Charlotte Keim
Chamber President Charlotte Keim announced that the Chamber will be moving to The Riverview Building on the corner of Front and Greene Streets in downtown Marietta. In February the Chamber Board of Directors determined that selling the Bosworth-Biszantz House would allow resources to be used to benefit chamber members. After a lengthy search, the Riverview Bulding was found to offer a cost-effective and ideal location for chamber offices.
Chevron Receives OSHA VPP Star Award
2006-06-16 by Charlotte Keim
Chevron Phillips Marietta Plant raised the OSHA VPP Star Award flag Thursday, June 15, 2006, in recognition of their achievement as the only VPP Star facility in southeastern Ohio.
Chamber Building for Sale
2006-06-05 by Charlotte Keim
The historic Bosworth-Biszantz house, home of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce, has been listed for sale.
What I learned at the Ohio Chamber Annual Meeting
2006-05-15 by Charlotte Keim
From gubernatorial candidates to a legislative briefing, from the best employers in Ohio to the 107th mayor of New York City, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce's nnual meeting focused on government and leandership.
91st Annual Meeting Honorees Humble
2006-03-16 by Charlotte Keim
Five area residents were honored at the 91st annual meeting of the Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce. Commitment to community was the common theme for this year's awards. Bob Evans was posthumously awarded the Gabe Zide Citizen of the Year award; Sonny Offenberger received the Washington County Agricultural Award; Dr. Jeanne Tasse was named Zonta Woman of the Year; and Ken and Penny Weeks were the first recipients of the Chamber's Outstanding New Chamber Member award.
Valley Attracts both Young Adults and Retirees
2006-02-08 by Charlotte Keim
Seeking a safe and friendly place to raise your children? Desire an active lifestyle in your retirement? Marietta and Washington County is rich in history, overflowing with small town America charm and a lower cost of living.
It's All About the Economy
2006-01-24 by Charlotte Keim
Business people know that it is truly all about the economy. In good economic times business prospers, jobs are created and retained, cash flows through the various market sectors. In poor economic times, we all bemoan the lack of business expansion, the loss of jobs, and the lack of money. It’s all about the economy.
Your Chamber: A Champion for Small Business
2006-01-16 by Charlotte Keim
Your Chamber is a champion for small business. Read this and learn how.
Opportunity Knocks
2006-01-16 by Charlotte Keim
Opportunity knocks when you become a Chamber member. Read this and learn why.
Thanksgiving
2006-01-16 by Charlotte Keim
It's Thanksgiving time again, and as always, there is much to be thankful for.
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce Media Contacts
Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce
The Riverview Building
100 Front Street, Suite 200
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone (740) 373-5176
Pioneer Pipe, Inc.
2021 Hanna Road
Marietta, OH 45750
Phone (740) 376-2400
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