Welcome to the newest version of the Greenblast, the Athens Area Chamber’s exclusive weekly publication that shares announcements and advertisements from the Chamber, our members, our partners, and our member-exclusive cost-saving affiliate programs. Scroll down to see what’s new!
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THE ATHENS AREA GIFT GUIDE COVER SEARCH
THE ATHENS AREA GIFT GUIDE COVER SEARCHWe are currently seeking donations of products that we can feature on the 2023 Athens Area Gift Guide cover! The Chamber will keep those items and combine them into a package which we will then raffle off during the holiday season.
We are hoping to secure 8-10 items that fall into one of the following broad categories:
- Apparel
- Food/beverage (shelf stable, please!)
- Home décor/decorations
- Art/jewelry
Please note that items should be smaller than a standard piece of paper (8.5″ x 11″).
Donations are needed by Monday, October 9, 2023.
Click here for full details and guidelines.
Thank you to those who attended, donated items, and sponsored the celebrate athens auction & Dinner!
2023 Dinner and Auction Sponsors Page – Final
Save the Dates
Thursday, October 12th | 5-7pm
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7th Annual Athens Area Women’s+ Summit
Friday, November 10th | 8:00am – 5:00pm
The Athens Area Women’s+ Summit creates a space for attendees from all career fields and levels to come together and enjoy opportunities for connection, community-building, and self-discovery in a safe and welcoming environment. Featuring our Keynote Address, “Connected: Finding Genuine Connection in an Overly Connected World” presented by Jessica Kopelwitz, the days’ sessions will use a mix of academic approaches, real-life experiences, and interactive exercises to take attendees on a journey of personal and professional development and leave them feeling energized, emboldened, and capable of making change in their life and community. Click here for for a full schedule, list of presentation summaries, and speaker bios!
2023 Sponsorship Flyer 9-11-23
Click here to learn more about our sponsorship opportunities!
Programs and services
The In-Demand Jobs Survey is officially open! This survey allows Ohio businesses to provide feedback on the state’s Top Jobs List, which guides workforce training priorities and federal funding.
In-Demand Jobs Survey Flyer (1)
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Create a Path to Financial Freedom with DORL
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Join the ACE Education Marketplace!
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Free Solar Assessment through Sustainable Ohio Public Energy Council
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GrANTs, Awards, and Resources
Ohio Air Quality Development Authority Clean Air Improvement Program
Learn more about 100% tax exemptions for Ohio Air Quality Development Authority for construction/renovation projects which improve air quality by incorporating clean energy, clean transportation and/or recycling/energy conversion of waste into the projects at https://ohioairquality.ohio.gov/incentives-and-financing/clean-air-improvement-program/clean-air-improvement-program
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Member News
Learn what exclusive opportunities our Chamber members are offering!
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Mental Health First Aid October 20 Training
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Sedgwick Providing Free Quote for Workers Comp
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2024 Ohio Safety Congress and Expo
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Chamber Energy September 2023 Webinar
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Chamber Efficiency Funding Flyer_202308
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Organizing Partner Announcements
Check out all of the opportunities that our organizational partners are offering!
Small Business Development Center at Ohio University
September Training Information – Fact Sheet
October Training Information – Fact Sheet
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
OEPA – Recycling & Litter Prevention Grants Kick-Off Webinar 2024 – Flier
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OEPA Webinar – NPDES Permitting New and Proposed Rules and Policies – Flier
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OhioMeansJobs – Athens County / Athens County Jobs and Family Services
Printable PDFs:
- $1,000+Ohio-ACE-Parent+Flyer
- SNAP Alert
- Career Coaching and Mentoring Flyer
- Child Care Provider Flyer
- Transportation Flyer
- Medicaid PSA
Cost-Saving Chamber Affinity Programs
As a Chamber member you have exclusive access to many cost-saving programs that are aimed at helping businesses save money. We’ll include new announcements from our affiliated programs below.
To access more information on our cost saving programs, sign-in to the InfoHub and click on the “Resources” tab.
Anthem SOCA Benefit Plan
Anthem SOCA Benefit Plan Video
Sedgwick/Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) Programs
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2023 Group RatingSafetyAccountability
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Sedgwick Temporary Authorization to Review Information
BWC Group Retrospective Rating for Private Employers, Overview
Chamber Energy Program
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Dear Chamber Members,
Electric rates are expected to increase come June of 2023. Watch the video below to find out how you can protect yourself now by locking in low electric rates now!
Click on the above video or copy and paste this address into your web browser: https://youtu.be/GEL3Z1hky5c
To request a free bill review, simply fill out the attached form and email it along with a copy of your most recent electric and natural gas bills to billreview@ceateam.com.
Thank you and feel free to reach out with any questions at billreview@ceateam.com
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