Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance, Inc.

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: Register to join us this, Friday, July 19 at 8:30am for the Membership Breakfast. Members are invited to join us for these bi-monthly breakfast meetings. They are a great way for members to network and stay up to date on current events in our community. Featured Speaker: Kara Brown of the Hardin County Board of DD Featured Topic: Hardin County Board of DD Click here to register, https://lnkd.in/dtiZqVCr

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤! We offer a variety of business membership options, as well as an individual membership. Membership provides networking opportunities, credibility and visibility for your business, economic growth, marketing and sponsorships, and so many other great discounts and benefits! Complete a membership application by visiting our website, www.hccba.com

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌: Register to join us for the Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on July 10 at 12:00pm. Danielle Grogan of OSU Extension, Hardin County will be discussing the SNAP-ED Program where you can learn more about: The Power of Planning & Eating Right When Money is Tight. 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: https://lnkd.in/grFz7S_q For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 or [email protected]. #youngprofessionals #networking

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: Register today and plan to join us on June 21 at 8:30 AM for the Economic Development Breakfast. These bi-monthly meetings are a great way to learn about the economic development taking place in our community. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫: Carol Steegman, Kenton Historic Courthouse District Coordinator 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: Downtown Revitalization Efforts Click here to register: https://lnkd.in/gnJPm3UD

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌: Register to join us for the Hardin County Young Professionals meeting on June 12 at 12:00pm. 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑: https://lnkd.in/gQNv_nKb For more information on Young Professionals or to get involved, contact Deb Phillips at 419-673-4131 or [email protected]. #youngprofessionals #networking

All are welcome to join us for 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 on Tuesday, June 4 at 8:00 AM. 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: HCCBA Conference Room, 225 South Detroit Street, Kenton 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Dr. Paul Bonner, General Surgery Physician at OhioHealth HMH and Joy Bischoff, President at OhioHealth HMH 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: OhioHealth Updates and Services Attendees can ask questions and network while learning more about the Alliance and receive community updates. Click here to register, https://lnkd.in/gJW95JJq

𝐔𝐏𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓: Register today to join us on Friday, May 17 at 8:30am for the Membership Breakfast. Members are invited to join us for these bi-monthly breakfast meetings. They are a great way for members to network and stay up to date on current events in our community. Featured Speaker: Christina Cross of Bricker Graydon Featured Topic: Corporate Transparency Act Click here to register, https://lnkd.in/geBKURpW

Thank you to everyone that was able to attend our Legislative Breakfast held this past Friday, April 26th at the Memorial Park Golf Course. Members had the opportunity to hear from our local government leaders and legislators, gaining insight on what projects they are currently working on and what they have accomplished in the past year. The dedication, commitment, and tireless efforts of these individuals play a significant role to make Hardin County a great place to live, work, and prosper! Our speakers included: Brian Young of Spectrum (Presenting Sponsor), Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Dennis Burns, Hardin County Engineer Luke Underwood, Hardin County Commissioner Fred Rush, City of Kenton Mayor Lynn Jones Webb, Village of Ada Mayor Dave Retterer, Patrick McCauley of Ohio State Treasurer Robert Sprague’s Office, Joe Braden of Ohio Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office, J.T. Huffer-Cole of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office, and Ohio State Representative – 83rd District Jon Cross.

𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance and the Hardin County Commissioners announced today the approval of the first loan through the Hardin County Local Revolving Loan Fund Program (Local RLF). The recipient of the Local RLF assistance is Kitchen’s Supermarket, LLC. A locally owned grocery store with plans to open in Kenton in the coming weeks. Details about the store will be provided at a later date. Support provided by the Local RLF will be used to purchase necessary equipment for the operation of the store. The Local RLF was created to provide gap financing to businesses looking to locate or expand in Hardin County. Funding for the program was provided by the Hardin County Commissioners, and the program will be administered by the Economic Development office at the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. Administration of the Local RLF is performed under the oversight of a Governing Board, which is made up of individuals with financial expertise, from the local business community, and from County government. Current members of the Local RLF Governing Board are Matt Jennings of Quest Federal Credit Union; Brett Baumeister of Middlefield Bank; Chris Jones of HSLC; Richard Walden of Sheldon Gas Company; Tim Striker, Hardin County Commissioner; Michael Bacon, Hardin County Auditor; and Holli Underwood of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. For details on the Local RLF, contact the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance at 419-673-4131 or [email protected].

Register today to join us for the 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 on Friday, April 26 from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the Memorial Park Golf Club. The Legislative Breakfast is a great opportunity to receive updates from our county and regional elected officials and other government representatives that impact our local business community. In addition, this event provides time for the voices of our local businesses and community members to be heard by asking questions directly to the speakers. Click here to register and learn more, https://lnkd.in/gUTFvFx3 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 22.