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Your Chamber Leaders Officers Chairman
Anthony Mougianis Apollo Professional Cleaning
First Vice Chair
Dr. Robin Snider-Flohr Eastern Gateway Community College
Second Vice Chair Ross Gallabrese The Herald-Star
Treasurer
BJ Nurczyk D’Anniballe & Co., CPA’s
Board Members Mike Florak Franciscan University of Steubenville Robert Gribben, III Grae-Con Construction Steph McVicker Fort Steuben Mall David Werkin Trinity Health System Evan Scurti Jefferson County Port Authority Robert Naylor Attorney, Barium & Chemicals Co. Inc. Mary Free US Bank - Ambassador Club President James Emmerling Em-Media Inc. Melony McBride First National Bank Pam Thomas McCauslen’s Florist
Dave Mosti Mosti Funeral Home
Staff Tricia Maple-Damewood President Janet King Investor Relations Coordinator Joy Grimm Accounting and Administrative Coordinator
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A Letter From The President Dear Chamber Members: 2015 was an incredibly busy year at the Chamber. While a lot was accomplished, I still feel like there is much to be done. The plan for 2016 is to build on the groundwork that was laid during the past 12 months by continually making improvements and additions to member benefits and programming while always keeping an eye on the bigger picture — how the local business community can be made bigger and stronger. I hope, as a member, that you took advantage of our many networking, promotional and money-saving programs and events and will continue to be involved in 2016. Chamber membership is a tool and only through participation will you see firsthand how it can help your business. To recap our year, here are some of the events that were held: ¯ Twelve monthly luncheons for the Jefferson County Safety Council, featuring a speaker on a safety related topic and a catered lunch from many of our member restaurants and caterers. ¯ Ten “Coffee & Connections” where members casually network and promote their business or organization in an early, before-work breakfast setting. ¯ Seven ribbon cuttings for new or relocating businesses. ¯ Six “Business After Hours” events at member businesses throughout the
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county and beyond. Other special events included the annual blood drive done in partnership with the local chapter of the American Red Cross; the Business Expo at the Fort Steuben Mall; the TriState Home & Garden Show, co-sponsored with the Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce; the annual Golf Outing; and the 107thannual Dinner & Awards Banquet. On a technology front, there is the redesigned Chamber website launched in November — a very big item to be checked off the list. Not only does it have an updated, new look but it’s very user friendly, allowing Chamber members to access the membership directory, view and RSVP to upcoming special events and open and print important documents and archived publications. Visitors to the site also can link to important information about local attractions, government contacts and economic development. The mobile version is very convenient
and offers a quick way to look up and call a business or go directly to its website via a mobile device. The Chamber’s social media presence was also greatly improved in 2015 with an updated Facebook page and new Twitter and Pinterest accounts. Early in 2016, a Chamber app will be launched that will allow member-to-member discounts to be offered to fellow Chamber members and their employees. As we head into 2016, my “to do” list is different than last year but still very long. The focus will remain on making and keeping the chamber financially stable while at the same time helping our members utilize the programs that can help their business, whether it’s from an educational, financial or promotional standpoint. To that end, there will be lots of training and information provided to members on utilizing the website as a marketing tool as well as informational seminars and workshops on topics such as social media marketing, customer service, money saving strategies and other relevant topics. I look forward to 2016 being a prosperous and fulfilling year for local business, with our community working together to take advantage of new opportunities and build on our past successes.
President
More than 250 attend 107th-annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
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Guests of the Chamber’s annual dinner meeting enjoyed the recognition of fellow members, interesting and inspiring presentations and great food and drink during the 107th-annual Meeting and Awards Dinner held Oct. 21 at St. Florian Hall in Wintersville. Congratulations to the 2015 winners: ≤ Lifetime Achievement: Gary Cain of Cain Realty & Auctioneers. ≤ Business Of The Year: Ruff Creek Markets. ≤ New or Emerging Business: Prichard Consulting LLC. ≤ Young Professional Of The Year: Jeff Schuetz, Schuetz Funeral Home. ≤ Ambassador Of The Year: Mary Free of U.S. Bank. In addition to awards and the recognition of board members, Ambassador
Club members, committees and outgoing board members, two keynote speakers rounded out the evening’s program. Attorney Brandon Reese, president of the Jefferson County Airpark Authority, offered an informative and inspiring presentation about the history of this important facility and the plans for its future. His passion for and knowledge of the airpark were evident in his creative and fact-filled program. Christina Cassotis, CEO of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, ended the night’s presentations with her insightful and honest comments about the Pittsburgh International Airport, its past struggles and what she sees as the strategy for its future. She graciously fielded questions from the audience and mingled with
guests after the program before heading back to Pittsburgh. The night would not have been possible if not for the generous support of our member sponsors:
This quarter’s Safety Council Luncheons hosted several speakers on a range of relevant and timely topics. During October’s luncheon at Eastern Gateway Community College, attendees had the opportunity to hear speaker Chris Moffitt, patrol sergeant for the Hubbard Police Department. He gave attendees a presentation on the A.L.I.C.E. pro-
gram, which is designed to give a person the tools that could play a vital role in their survival when in a violent workplace situation. Richard L. Tluchowski, a representative from AEP Cardinal Plant, was the speaker at November’s luncheon held at the Hellenic Hall. He discussed the importance of “Lock Out Tag Out” as part of a company’s comprehensive safety program. At December’s
luncheon at EGCC, Karen D’Anniballe, president of D’Anniballe Enterprises, gave a presentation on how to define workplace violence and identify potential problems and risk factors, in addition to the components of a functioning prevention program. The Jefferson County Safety Council is co-sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Gold Level: Colonial Heights — UMH Properties Franciscan University of Steubenville Grae Con Construction WTOV-TV The Ridgefield Group Bronze Level: Ambulance Service Apollo Professional Cleaning & Restoration Barium & Chemicals Inc. Checker Transportation Eastern Gateway Community College
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First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union Fort Steuben Mall Hess Corp. Jefferson Security Services M&M Hardware McDonnell Chiropractic Mosti Funeral Home Project B.E.S.T. Voto Manufacturers Sales Co.
A special thanks to the Chamber member businesses who donated to the after-dinner drink and dessert reception: Finishing Touches With Jenn Cesta Steubenville Downtown Bakery Uniquely Designed — Gifts, Florals & Chocolates Yorgo’s
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and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 130 local employers save on their workers’ compensation premiums each year by actively participating in this important program. The informational luncheons are open to all Chamber members and their employees. You do not need to be a member of the Jefferson County Safety Council to attend. Lunch is provided.
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Begin early, utilize advisers to secure 2016 financial plans Provided by John Cucarese of New York Life, Steubenville
Did 2015 end with all your financial plans securely in place? If not, does your 2016 New Year’s resolution list include finally getting your financial house in order? Starting early in the new year can be beneficial. If obtaining life insurance or longterm care insurance is among your needs, don’t wait to seek coverage. Age and health are key factors in determining the cost for these policies, and acting before your next birthday could provide some savings. If your 2016 goals include saving more or investing more, the sooner you begin the more you can achieve. For example, if maximizing a retirement account such as Roth IRA, traditional IRA or employer-based plan is on your to-do list, then get a new account ready or alter the amount withheld from your paycheck to help meet your goals. These steps could also help you maximize your tax benefits for 2016 as well.
Coffee & Connections Wednesday, Jan. 13 8 a.m.-9 a.m. Froehlich’s Classic Corner 501 Washington St., Steubenville Admission: $10 per person Jefferson County Safety Council Wednesday, Jan. 20 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Eastern Gateway Community College 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville Admission: $15 per person Investor-to-Investor Trade Fair Monday, Jan. 25 5 p.m.-7 p.m. St. Florian Hall 286 Luray Drive, Wintersville Exhibit space: $125 Admission: $12 per person Tri-State Home & Garden Show March 18-20 Serbian-American Cultural Center 1000 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV
If you would like to make a reservation or have additional questions, contact Janet King at: jking@jeffersoncountychamber.com or (740) 282-6226.
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Also consider working with a professional adviser in 2016. Advisers can possibly suggest strategies or steps of which you may be unaware.
New chamber officers seated At the November 2015 regular meeting of the Jefferson County Chamber Board of Directors, the following slate of officers was elected for the 2016 year. They are, from left, B.J. Nurczyk of D’Anniballe and Co. CPAs, treasurer; Robin Snider-Flohr of Eastern Gateway Community College, first vice chair; Anthony Mougianis of Apollo Professional Cleaning, chair; Tricia Maple-Damewood, chamber president; and Ross Gallabrese of the Herald-Star and The Weirton Daily Times, second vice chair. The board meets at 3:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Chamber boardroom.
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They can also do much of the work for you in terms of researching types of coverage or investments, allowing you a good start to your year without requiring you to stray too far from your other responsibilities. Oftentimes, people don’t do the planning they should because they “don’t have time” to learn all the details. Utilizing a professional who brings experience and knowledge to the table can help you achieve your financial goals with more confidence and in less time.
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Academy of Tae Kwon Do Karate 356 Main St. Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 266-6568 www.tkdpowerteam.com Access 2 Communications Inc. 225 Technology Way Steubenville, OH 43952 (800) 561-1110 www.retrofitlighting.com Advance Auto Parts 201 N. Seventh St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 314-4990 www.advanceautoparts.com
Advanced Entertainment Limousine 308 Forestview Drive Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 219-2030 Andros Sun Shoppe 619 N. Third St. Toronto, OH 43964 (740) 424-6478 www.androssunshoppe.com Angel Nails & Spa 152 Main St. Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 314-5872
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 630 Market St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 264-3306 www.fcsohio.org Buckeye Security & Investigations LLC 500 Luray Drive Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 264-5904 Butler始s Automotive & Tire Repair LLC 15906 State Route 151 Cadiz, OH 43907 (740) 937-2761 Coleman Professional Services 5982 Rhodes Road Kent, OH 44240 (330) 676-6844 www.colemanservices.org Com Doc 6210 N. Fifth St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 632-2311 Convenient Food Mart 4332 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 275-4788
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Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council 156 M and M Lane Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 559-2991 www.bdgsc.org Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio 1400 Raff Road SW Canton, OH 44710 (330) 915-5888 www.HabitatECO.org
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Luckino, Frank Jr. 115 Springdale Ave. Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 381-8864
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Welcome new members from 2015 Mama Gʼs Catering 401 S. Fourth St. Toronto, OH 43964 (740) 537-MAMA www.mamagspizza.com
Martha Manor Home 408 N. Fifth St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-5623 www.marthamanorsbcglobal.net Mercy Fitness LLC 1625 Moreland Drive Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-4981
MidWest Land Services Inc. 2017 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 284-1234 www.mwlandservices.com Murrayʼs Restaurant 498 Cadiz Road Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 275-4272
Naylor Law Offices Ltd. P.O.Box 4697 Steubenville, OH 43952 (614) 306-6992
North American Service Group 1980 Main St. Follansbee, WV 26037 (304) 527-0055 www.naisinc.com Richmond Lions Club 410 E. Main St. Richmond, OH 43944 (740) 765-2027 Route 43 Laser Wash 301 Canton Road Wintersville, OH 43953 (304) 723-1124
Scottieʼs Sandwich & Deli 762 Canton Road Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 275-4401
Unique Outdoor Solutions Inc. 129 Canton Road Wintersville, OH 43953 (740) 264-4000 www.uniqueoutdoorsinc.com Valley Youth Workers Network 4600 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43952 (608) 556-3068 www.valleyyouthworkersnetwork .weebly.com Weaver Media Group Inc. 194 McKinley Drive Follansbee, WV 26037 (304) 479-2140 www.weavermedia.net
Weirton Millsop Community Center 3420 Main St. Weirton, WV 26062 (304) 797-8520 www.mcc-weir.tripod.com Wheelhouse Creative LLC 16 Cypress Ave. Wheeling, WV 26003 (304) 905-6005 www.wheelhousecreativellc.com Williams Excavating LLC R.R. #1, Box 126 Belington, WV 26250 (740) 937-2077 www.williamsx.com
Yorgoʼs Gyro-Potatoes 127 N. Fourth St. Steubenville, OH 43952 (740) 282-9663
Insurance protection an important aspect of business planning Provided by Billy Petrella of Petrella Wealth Management LLC, Steubenville
Many business owners work daunting hours and focus all of their efforts on building and sustaining a successful business, but many forget a very important aspect of business planning — protection. There are many ways a business owner can protect his or her business. Life insurance is a vital asset to protect not only your family and beneficiaries from an untimely death of the lead entrepreneur, but also to benefit the business by insuring key members of the organization that manage important aspects of the business or provide intellectual value to the company. The use of life insurance in this manner is often referred to as “key member insurance” or “officer’s insurance.” Some entrepreneurs even use free cash flow in the form of a dividend to help fund a legacy plan to their heirs. Heirs who are involved in the business can then use the taxfree lump sum of cash to fund new or expansionary projects that the business currently could not afford. Using life insurance to buy and sell is a very common practice which allows partners to have access to liquidity at the time of death of another partner. It is used along with a legally binding agreement that reads that, upon the death of a partner, the other partner(s) will use the life insurance proceeds to purchase the deceased partner’s portion of the company from his or her heir(s). Protecting oneself, one’s family and one’s company with the use of life insurance can be complex, but done correctly with help from your life insurance agent, financial adviser, tax consultant and attorney can provide security, wealth and business longevity.
Hats off ≤ Congratulations to attorney Aaron Richardson of Blake, Bednar, Blake & Richardson Law Offices in Steubenville who was recently cited in an Ohio Supreme Court decision. The decision pertains to dormant mineral rights and the ownership of oil and gas leases that have unrecorded expiration dates. ≤ Riesbeck’s Food Markets Inc. recently celebrated its 90th anniversary. Founded in 1925 by Margaret Schumacher Riesbeck, the business has grown to to include 14 stores and six pharmacies serving customers in sevencounties throughout Ohio and West Virginia. Riesbeck’s currently has more than 1,200 employees. Congratulations on an amazing success story. Send your news about an accomplishment, milestone or aniversary to the Chamber for the next issue of Newsline. Submit information to: jking@jeffersoncountychamber.com
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Check presented Ricky Patterson from Don’s Appliances in Pittsburgh recently presented the Rev. Ashley Steele of Urban Mission Ministries in Steubenville, left, with a check from the proceeds of its Business After Hours held Oct. 14. The Urban Mission put the funds toward its Thanksgiving programs, which help local families in need. Joining in on the presentation was Tricia Maple, chamber president.
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¯ That the Chamber board room underwent a major audiovisual makeover in 2015? New equipment includes an oversized whiteboard, drop down screen, projector, laptop, conference call pod, flat screen television and dvd player. The board room is available at no charge to Chamber members but must be booked in advance. Call (740) 282-6226 for details. ¯ That Chamber members can take advantage of discounted copies, both black and white and color? Prices start at 7 cents for black-and-white and 15 cents for color. ¯ That the Chamber has a “traveling office” available for rent in its office complex? It’s perfect as a temporary work space, if your office is unavailable or you are located out of town and need a place to meet clients locally. It’s affordable, clean and furnished.
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Around the state Ohio Export Internship Program – Office of Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich The Ohio Export Internship Program is now accepting company applications. This program matches companies with students who have taken exportfocused courses at Ohio State and Youngstown State universities with a summer internship. This is a great opportunity for small businesses looking to export for the first time or enter into new markets. Companies are provided a 50 percent reimbursement to offset the costs of intern wages. Contact Tim Ross, Ohio governor’s Eastern Ohio regional liaison, at tim.ross@governor.ohio.gov or at (330) 696-8044.
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Update There is a significant update coming in spring 2016 with a coverage offering from the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. While the BWC generally provides coverage for employees working temporarily outside Ohio, complications can arise when the injured worker files a claim in another state. Treatment can be delayed and businesses can be subject to penalties by the other state. In addition, some states require Ohio employers to obtain workers’ compensation coverage (other than the BWC’s coverage) for any work performed there by their employees, regardless of how brief their work is in the other state. A law enacted in 2014 granted the BWC authority to contract with
an insurer licensed in other states to provide coverage to eligible Ohio employers for out-of-state exposures. By contracting with an insurer licensed in other states, the BWC will be able to offer an option that ensures proper coverage, regardless of jurisdiction. The policy offering is expected to be in place in the first half of 2016. Contact Scott St. Clair, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation regional business consultant, at scott.st.clair@bwc.state.oh.us or at (614) 357-9498.
Attorney General’s Economic Update Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has announced that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office has issued its 2015 Ohio Econom-
ic Development Manual. The manual is designed to be a one-stop guide for businesses, elected officials and economic development professionals who are interested in promoting business growth and job creation. The manual is designed to provide users overviews on Ohio laws, tax systems, funding resources and agencies that play a role in economic development throughout the state. Partner organizations include the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority, Regional Growth Partnership and the Ohio Economic Development Association, among others. A copy of the manual is available on the attorney general’s website at www.OhioAttorneyGeneral.gov/eco nomic-development
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