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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
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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
In keeping with members’ requests for social media information, the Chamber proudly presented a new series titled “Brown Bag Lunch” in February. The “Brown Bag Lunch” series is not a sales presentation or class but a comfortable gathering and idea-sharing session where business people can learn from each other’s experience. It’s quick, inexpensive and informative and allows participants to get engaged and network with fellow Chamber members in a casual set-
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ting while learning about a different topic each month. The kick-off event on February 25 featured, “Promoting Your Business Through Yelp & Trip Advisor” and was led by Brad Degenkolb, director of sales for the Holiday Inn of Weirton. Attendees were provided with a comprehensive and interesting overview of how to employ these two important promotional platforms. Various tips and suggestions were shared by those in attendance.
Franciscan University economic impact report released for study
When Bishop John King Mussio invited the Franciscan friars to Steubenville in 1946 to start a college, he probably never dreamed of what it would turn into during the next 70 years. What began as humble undertaking, where students in the first class were asked to bring their own chairs because the school had none, has turned into a dynamic enterprise that impacts the local economy in a very significant way. Today, Franciscan University of Steubenville has a budget of more than $59 million. This spending, along with spending by students, visitors and conference participants, amounts to a direct impact of almost $76 million per year. This direct spending is spent again and again amounting to a total impact of $320 million, or about 19 percent of the local economy. The spending supports more than 7,000 jobs in the local economy. The university employs 340 full time, and they pay $488,000 in City of Steubenville income tax per year. Enrollment has religious organizations with a value of more increased from 908 students in 1975 to than $3.8 million. 2,716 in the fall of 2015. During the past A link to the complete study may be found five years, the university has spent $29 mil- at www.Franciscan.edu lion on construction and renovations. In addition, the students, faculty and staff donate - Professor Joseph Zoric 204,000 hours of their time to local civic and Franciscan University of Steubenville
Ohioʼs economy ends 2015 on high note
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Ohioʼs labor market enjoyed a strong finish to 2015. Total employment rose by 15,000 jobs, the largest one-month increase since January. However, jobs numbers for the mining sector, which includes oil and gas, reflect the negative impact of low commodity prices and costly regulations. “December marks the third consecutive month of labor force participation rate increases,” said Joe Nichols, a policy analyst at the Buckeye Instituteʼs Economic Research
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Center. “Employment grew strongly in the final month of the year. However, the good news did not impact everyone as the mining sector experienced more layoffs and is down 11.5 percent from the previous year. Oil, gas, and coal are in dire straits. In 2016, policymakers should be careful not to kick this industry while itʼs down. Despite hard times, the energy industry holds plenty of promise for Ohio if bad policy doesnʼt get in its way.”
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Key results: • Unemployment rate. The jobless rate rose to 4.7 percent in November, up from 4.5 percent a month earlier, but down from 5.1 percent from a year earlier. • Labor force participation rate. The percentage of working-age Ohioans who have a job or are looking for work rose to 62.5 percent in November, up from 62.4 percent a month earlier. • Total jobs. Ohio added 15,200 total jobs compared to
the previous month (seasonally adjusted) and 82,700 jobs from a year earlier. • Private jobs. Ohio added 15,900 private sector jobs from the previous month and 82,000 jobs from a year earlier. • Government jobs. Federal, state and local governments lost 700 jobs from the previous month, but remain 700 jobs higher from a year earlier.
Chamber is excited to be partnering with Franciscan University to promote its sporting events throughout the year. A big thanks goes to Pete Rosaschi, head coach of the mens lacrosse team and “Gameday, Transportation & Marketing Coordinator” and Chris Ledyard, director of athletics. Watch your mail for the next event. ≤ University students are working on an informational kiosk that will be located in the J.C. Williams Student Center on campus showcasing local businesses. Chamber members will be able to provide
menus, fliers, brochures or coupons from their business or attraction to be displayed. The J.C. Williams Center is considered to be the student “hub” on campus, and this kiosk is a great way to connect students with local businesses and events. ≤ Register to participate in the annual, “Career Services Job and Internship Fair” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 6th in the J.C. Williams Center. This is a great opportunity to meet students and showcase your job or intern opportunities with our business. Contact Jeanette See CAMPUS CONNECTION Page 7 Á
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Campus Connections The Franciscan University Of Steubenville and Eastern Gateway Community College are both very important parts of the Chamber and local business communities. They not only provide quality educational opportunities for students of all ages but their students, staff, faculty and visitors are an important customer base for our local businesses. Here are some updates about our educational partners: Franciscan University of Steubenville ≤ The university’s athletic Department along with Chamber
member sponsor, Hollywood City Center, presented the first “Chamber Night” on Feb. 13th in the Finnegan Field House. This inaugural event was especially important as it was held in conjunction with “Hank Kuzma” night, honoring the late Kuzma who was an exceptional member of both the business and university communities. Chamber members and their guests enjoyed the mens and ladies basketball games from the Baron Room, overlooking the courts. A beautiful hors d’oeuvre buffet and bar rounded out the night. The
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Coffee & Connections Wednesday, April 13th 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. YWCA Of Steubenville 320 N. Fourth St., Steubenville, OH $10 Per Person
Jefferson County Safety Council Lunch & Learn Wednesday, April 20th 11:30 a.m. – Registration Noon to 1:00 p.m. Lunch & Presentation Eastern Gateway Community College 4000 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville $15 Per Person Guest Speaker: James Blazer II Ohio Bureau of Workers Comp
Annual Golf Classic Tuesday, May 10th Steubenville Country Club 8:30 a.m., registration; 10 a.m. shotgun start Watch your mail for details. If you would like to make a reservation or have additional questions, contact Janet King at: jking@
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A 1968 billboard promotes the area long before the Chamber’s name was changed to “The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.”
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Welcome new Chamber Members Scottieʼs Sandwich & Deli 762 Canton Road, Suite 4 Wintersville OH 43953 (740) 275-4401 Sumo Hibachi & Sushi 4170 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 346-4188
PC Doctors and Cellphone Repair 2718 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 278-7987 Apex Environmental LLC 11 County Road 78 P.O. Box 157 Amsterdam OH 43903 (740) 543-4389
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Jennifer Atchison - New York Life 3911 Sunset Blvd. Unit 1 Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 264-0238 (740) 381-1029 jatchison@newyorklife.com
J & M Roofing LLC 3085 Norse Road Mechanicstown, OH 44651 (800) 773-1616 www.conklinbuildingproducts.com The UPS Store No. 6036 117 S. Hollywood Blvd. Steubenville OH 43952 (740) 314-5278 store6036@theupsstore.com Softite Community Federal Credit Union 100 Longview Ave. Mingo Junction OH 43938 (740) 314-8965 www.softitecfcu.com Dippity Dawg 41 Reichart Ave. Wintersville OH 43953 (740) 314-5638
North American Industrial Services 1980 Main St. Follansbee, WV 26037 (304) 527-0055 www.naisinc.com
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Welcome Returning Chamber Members To our members who recently renewed, thank you for your continued support! • A Childʼs Place, CASA, Ltd. • AMVETS Post 275 Raymond A. Vallera Memorial • Angel Nails and Spa • Bates Brothers Amusement Co. • Bowers Landscaping and Garden Supply • Cambridge Home Health Care • Center of Music and Art • City Advertisers • Clarke Funeral Home • Clause, Joseph DDS • Colonial Heights / UMH Properties Inc. • Communications Connection • Community Foundation
for the Ohio Valley • Crestview Veterinary Clinic • Daily Insurance Agency • Dee Jays BBQ Ribs and Grille • Esquire Cleaners • Fort Steuben Maintenance Inc. • Franciscan University Graduate School • Frank Luckino Jr. • Friendship Park Board of Commissioners • Gil Thermes Fence • Harrison County Board of DD • Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority • Heritage Complete Home Care • J. Zamberlan & Co. • Jeffco Workshop Inc. • Jefferson County Christian School • Jerry A. Gast Insurance &
Financial Services • Jim Davis Enterprises Inc. • JRG Advisers, LLC • La Laʼs Diner • Lauttamus Communications Inc. • Mattern Tire Ltd. • Nelson Fine Art & Gifts • Pierce Media • Pownall Contracting • Professional Tire and Alignment • R & L Construction Inc. • Richard Sherrin & Associates CPA • Riley Petroleum Products LLC • Ruff Creek Markets • Sienna Skilled Nursing & Rehab • Sleep Outfitters • Starvaggi Industries Inc. • STAT MedEvac • Steel Valley Emergency Physicians LLC
• Sterling Auto Body & Paint Inc. • Steubenville Pharmacy Service Inc. • Steubenville Truck Center • Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. • Swickard & Associates LLC • T.S. Electric • TEMS Joint Ambulance District • The Dove Restaurant • The Lash Paving Co. • The Laurels of Steubenville • The Peoples National Bank • Toronto Coalition for Revitalization • United Bank • United Group Realties Inc. • Upper Ohio Valley Opera Guild • Village Sleep Center • Wal-Mart Supercenter No. 2193 • Weldon Trucking • Wheelhouse Creative LLC • WTRF-TV
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with local residents on social media. Bruce, who took over as president in July, can be found on Twitter at @EGCCPrez, on Instagram at egccprez and also on LinkedIn and Facebook. Before taking his EGCC role, Bruce was vice president of academic success for Northwest Vista College in San Antonio. He holds a doctorate in higher education/higher education administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a master’s degree in organizational communication and a bachelor’s in public relations and journalism from Western Kentucky University.
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• Congratulations to B.J. Nurczyk of DʼAnniballe & Co. Inc. on his recent appointment as partner with the Steubenville CPA firm. He has been with the firm for six years and also serves on the Jefferson County Chamber Board of Directors as treasurer. • Froehlichʼs Classic Corner Restaurant recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Froehlichʼs building was originally the Ohio Power Building, built in 1936, before becoming a restaurant and classic car museum. Co-owners Greg and Deb Froehlich restored and renamed the restaurant, and Froehlichʼs has been a staple in downtown
Steubenville since 2006. • Huntington Bank in Steubenville is pleased to announce its new branch manager, Dino Orsatti. Orsatti enjoyed a 30-year career in the broadcasting industry and will now head all of the local branch operations from Huntingtonʼs downtown Steubenville location on North Fourth Street. You may reach him at (740) 282-9000. • 2016 marks the 25 year anniversary for World Radio Telecommunications. Dave and Kay Hindman, along with their family, also own and operate Tri-State Security, employing more than 20 at its downtown Steubenville location.
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Safety Council Recap
Members of the Jefferson County Safety Council gather for their annual awards banquet in 1957.
The 2016 Safety Council Luncheon Series featured speakers on two very different, yet important topics. January’s luncheon addressed sleep and safety. Kim Fonow, respiratory therapist with Trinity Health System’s sleep lab, discussed the correlation between quality sleep and good health. She said that businesses often struggle with employees who may not be reaching their full sleep potential and, as a result, are not performing at their best while at work. Fonow also provided information on strategies that can help people change their sleep habits in order to get a better night’s sleep. In February, attendees had the chance to learn about fire prevention and safety from Fire Chief Carlo Capaldi of the Steubenville Fire Department. He presented preventative measures to take at a business that can prevent fires and stressed the importance of maintaining a clean work environ-
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