| GreaterFindlayInc. E-News
September 24, 2008 |
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GreaterFindlayInc.'s Position and Economic Development Achievements
In an interview conducted with Chris Oaks on September 23,
GreaterFindlayInc. Board Member, Lynn Child states the current position
of GreaterFindlayInc. An updated summary of the interview follows. Click here to listen to the complete interview.
Search Process
"At
this point in time we are going through the second phase of our search
process. We have the intentions of interviewing three individuals this
week. Because of the public-private partnership, we have private
business owners as well as Mayor Senhert and Commissioner Ed Ingold on
our search committee. So, as we move forward we are going to continue
to search for the very best candidate." Click for more
Structure Update
"Part of what we do as an organization, we pull in the appropriate entities to help. It's not just GreaterFindlayInc. We do need
one focused group to focus working towards economic development and
community development. But, as we are moving forward, we need to pull
in the city, the mayor, the commissioners, regional planning-all the
different groups that love our community. So many of us care and are
dedicated and what we are doing is creating a dialogue to talk about
these things to make sure that we have the very best structure-I
personally believe GFI is that structure." Click for more
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Economic Development Achievements
In its second year, GreaterFindlayInc., remains focused on economic development, small and local
businesses, workforce development, branding/marketing and benchmarking. GFI's
mission is to help the region to grow and prosper.
In
the past ten years, GreaterFindlayInc. has established over 5 million square
feet of business developments which resulted in the creation of more than 6,500
new jobs. In turn, over forty companies have located all or a portion of their
operations within the area. Today,
Greater Findlay has 17 Fortune 500 Companies located throughout the region.
Overall, GreaterFindlayInc.'s development efforts have
resulted in a $453,430,000 net effect, or a 425% return on a seven year
$153,000 public investment.
A blend of the best
resources of The Chamber of Commerce, the former Community Development
Foundation, and the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau
organizations, GFI presides as
the public-private partnership responsible for promoting, marketing and
developing the economic interests of our community.
Through the efforts of GreaterFindlayInc., our community has
become the focal point of Northwest Ohio.
Findlay has also ranked 6th for economic development in the U.S. by Site Selection magazine; named a top 20
Micropolitan Community for Young People for the past 10 years; and recently
ranked 36th most attractive Micropolitan city in the United States
according to Business Journals.
GreaterFindlayInc. will continue to enhance entrepreneurship,
retain existing business, promote industry expansion, and recruit quality
developments throughout our region. In addition, GFI supports the guidance of
both the City and County leadership to develop common objectives to help move
this community forward.
While the search for the next President/CEO continues, GFI
is committed to strengthen its communication efforts and determined to position
our community among the best Micropolitan communities in the United States.
Click here to review GFI's Economic Development Achievements
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Attend JOBsolutions Career Expo Tomorrow!
Rarely can one day have such a
dramatic impact on your business! On Thursday, September 25, from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. JOBsolutions will feature one of the biggest Career Expo's in the area -
JOBsolutions Expo 2008 at Owens Community College - Findlay Campus!
The event begins with a free continental breakfast and an informative,
motivating talk loaded with practical advice you can implement immediately. The
breakfast is open to the public but seating is limited and requires a
reservation. Following the breakfast, exhibits are open from noon to 4:30
p.m.
Exhibits are a great way for attendees to meet with potential
employers, critique and development their resume and participate in mock
interviews. JOBsolutions Career Expo is open to the public and free of
charge.
For more information about this remarkable one-day event contact
Carolyn Smithers at 419.422.3679 x1456. Discover why JOBsolutions is the way to
Hire Smart and Work Smart.
Agenda
8:30-10
a.m. "9 Secrets to Being a High Impact
Employee in Today's Workplace"
Dave Tippett,
PHR, The Employers' Association
8:30-10 a.m. Pre-registration hosted by GreaterFindlayInc.
10-11 a.m. Ask the
Employment Experts Panel
11 a.m.-Noon "Give and Take Networking"
Debby Peters, Certified Networker of Ohio
Noon-4 p.m. Career Expo / Resume Room
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Downtown Tour Slated for October 17
Event volunteers needed
Ever wanted to see what the interiors of some of your
favorite Downtown buildings look like? Now you can during the 2008 Downtown
Tour. Step inside five of Findlay's
finest downtown buildings and receive a rare tour of the Elk's 3rd Floor Grand
Ballroom with one tour ticket!
The buildings open for exhibit include Corporate Research; Factory
Direct International; Rooney & Associates Loft; The Rawson Building; and TFC
Architects Engineers.
The self-guided walking tour will be held from 5 to 8 p.m.
on Friday, October 17, followed by appetizers and drinks at the Elk's Lodge,
8-9 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased at local downtown businesses for $7.
Your ticket serves as your pass to participate in the tour and reception, as
well as a free entry to a raffle of baskets filled with merchandise from
Downtown Findlay vendors.
The Downtown Tour also offers many volunteer opportunities. Assistance is needed for selling tickets, handing
out brochures, guiding tours and more. To purchase a ticket or to volunteer, contact
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Dale Carnegie's Fall Training Sessions Begin November 4
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You're not too late! Registrations are still being accepted for the Dale Carnegie Training Course beginning November 4, 2008. Dale
Carnegie Training focuses on giving people in business the opportunity
to sharpen their skills and improve their performance in order to build
positive, steady, and profitable results.
The Dale Carnegie Course is accredited and graduates of the course can
receive 3 undergraduate credit hours. The course is also eligible for
Continuing Education Units.
There are only a few seats left so call
Dale Carnegie representative Chris Harben (419-618-7488) for more
information today!
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A Special Thanks to All Foundation Golf Tournament Participants
GreaterFindlayInc. would like to thank all of those who participated, sponsored and volunteered for the 40th Annual Foundation Golf Tournament held September 8, 2008 at the Findlay Country Club. Once again, the event was a success for all of those involved.
Click here to view the Thank You ad recognizing all of the participating businesses.
Save the Date! The 41st Annual Foundation Golf Tournament is tentatively scheduled to be held September 14, 2009 at the Findlay Country Club. For up to date information, visit www.greaterfindlayinc.com.
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Register for 45th Annual Small Business Awards
Gary Harpst, Six Disciplines
Founder & CEO, featured as keynote speaker 
GreaterFindlayInc. (GFI) and the Findlay
Publishing Company will present the 45th Annual Small Business Awards 11:30
a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, October 9, at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary located
at 950 N. Main St., Findlay.
To register for the luncheon
by September 30, contact GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313 or email rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com. Registration is $30 and begins at 11.
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The Four Secrets to Referrals
Networking Tips from Debby Peters, CNP Guru, debby@certifiednetworker.com
Recently, someone told me that they had joined a networking group but were considering discontinuing their membership because they hadn't received a referral in several months.
While I sympathized with the person wanting to attract more clients, I explained that networking groups do not always produce instant gratification. There are many factors that influence networking between referring members and potential clients including:
1.Cost. Patience is especially necessary if there is a considerable price tag on your sale. The fact that the price tag is fairly costly means that referring members of your network will want to be very sure before they recommend your services to clients and friends. A referral gone bad will make the referring member look equally bad. Their reputation is on the line and the cost makes it that much more risky.
2. Credibility. Members of a network base their referrals on credibility. Do you arrive on time or even early at each meeting? Do you come prepared and follow up on your commitments?
3. Contributions. Don't always rely on the members of your network. How do you help to make the group better? Do you volunteer for jobs, bring guests to the meeting if appropriate and display a positive attitude?
4. Consideration. Are you considerate of the group members? Do you give referrals to the seasoned members or are you just a taker, only coming to the meeting to see what you can get?
Referral networking groups can certainly add to a business' bottom line. But it doesn't happen overnight. The secret is in removing the dollar sign from your eyes and doing what's necessary to earn the privilege of your members' referrals.
Keep these rules in mind during the next Business 2 Business Networking event held 8:30-10 a.m. on Thursday, September 25 at Owens Community College, held in conjunction with JOBsolutions Career Expo.
Cost is $15 for Members and $20 for non-members. To register contact GreaterFindlayInc at 419-422-3313 or rsvp@greaterfindlayinc.com. |
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Outstanding Customer Service Award
Nominate someone today at flagcityonline.com!
Flag City Online, Clear Channel, Gift Baskets by Design, The Trophy and Award Shop and GreaterFindlayInc.'s Ambassadors have teamed up to recognize outstanding customer service in the workplace!
 The winners are treated to lunch with five friends.Whether its business-to-business or business-to-consumer focus, customer service has a place in any organization, small or large. Take a moment to share with us who has provided you with outstanding customer service lately! Nominate someone today by visiting www.flagcityonline.com.
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| GFI Calendar of Events |
Business2BusinessSeptember 25, 8:30-10 a.m.
Owens Community College JOBsolutions Career ExpoSeptember 25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Owens Community CollegeExhibitor Space Now Available!Women's Leadership ForumOctober 1, 11:30-1p.m. Owens Community College Ribbon Cutting-Job 1 USA
October 2, 10 a.m.
106 W. Front St. Ribbon Cutting-LaRiche Chevrolet Cadillac
October 2, 5 p.m.
215 E. Main Cross
Hancock County Safety CouncilOctober 2, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Owens Community College Fresh Brewed Business
October 7, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Findlay Country Club Open House- OccuHealthOctober 7, 4-6 p.m. 7595
County Rd 236, Suite A, Findlay 
Small Business AwardsOctober 9, 2008
Winebrenner Seminary Ribbon Cutting-Old Fort Bank
October 9, 4 p.m.
Old Fort Bank
Outstanding Customer Service Award Luncheon
October 10, Noon
TKO Restaurant Nominate Someone Today!Visit www.greaterfindlayinc.com for up to date information on programs and events! |
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Calendar of Community Events
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Farmers' Market
Thursdays, May 22-October 16, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hancock County Fairgrounds
Reaching Women Conference
September 27, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Winebrenner Seminary
Christmas in October Craft Show
October 4-5
Hancock County Fairgrounds
Mount Blanchard Pumpkin Festival
October 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Village of Mt. Blanchard
Apple Butter Fest & Craft Show
October 11, 2008, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Van Buren School
Findlay GRRROWL Junior Hockey Team
Season Opener
October 17, 6:30 p.m.
The CUBE
Downtown Tour
October 17, 5-8 p.m.
Elks Grand Ballroom reception, 8-9 p.m.
Downtown Findlay
Non-Scary Halloween House
October 18, Noon-4 p.m.
Hancock County Fairgrounds
Findlay Halloween Parade
October 28, 7 p.m.
Main Street, Downtown Findlay
Trick or Treat
October 30, 6:30-8 p.m.
City of Findlay
Ongoing Weekend Happenings
Train of Terror and Haunted Engine House
Weekends, Oct. 3-Nov. 1, 8-11 p.m.
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
Pumpkin Train
Fridays & Saturdays, October 4-26
Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.
Open Mic Night
Fridays, 8-10 p.m.
Coffee Amici
Live Entertainment
Saturdays 8-10 p.m.
Coffee Amici
Wine Tastings
Fridays, 5-7 p.m.
The Wine Merchant
Beer Tastings
Saturdays 5-7p.m.
The Wine Merchant
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| GFI Member Press Releases |
GFI NEWS AND EVENT LISTINGS NOW
AVAILABLE AT FINDLAYLIVING.COM
In addition
to GFI's E-briefings and website, GreaterFindlayInc. news and events can also
be found at www.findlayliving.com under Business>GFI News. Also, be
sure to look for GreaterFindlayInc.'s feature spread in each monthly
publication of Findlay Living Magazine.
WOLFF BROTHERS SUPPLY INC. HOG AND BEEF ROAST-SEPT. 25
Wolff Brothers Supply Inc. will host a Findlay Open House on
Thursday, September 25 from 4-6:30 p.m. at their facility located at 6000 Fostoria Ave., Findlay. Enjoy a pig and beef roast with
pop and spirits from top vendors while you check out Wolff's facility. The
event will also feature free t-shirts, door prizes and raffle drawings,
including the grand prize of a television set.
For more information, contact sales representative Brad Richard at 419-624-2399.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATE OFFERED AT OWENS-SEPT. 26
Northwest
Ohio small business owners, office managers and human resource professionals
interested in expanding their proficiency in the area of human resources are
invited to participate in the Society for Human Resource Management's (SHRM)
Essentials of Human Resource Management Certification Program at the Owens Community
College Findlay-area Campus. The program begins
Sept. 30 and will continue through Nov. 18.
The program
will be offered through Owens' Community and Corporate Education on Tuesdays
from 6-8 p.m. in the College's Community Education and Wellness
Center.
Owens' Findlay-area Campus is located on Bright Road
in Findlay.
The
Essentials of Human Resource Management Certification course will feature six
learning modules that cover human resource topics relevant to today's human
resource professional. Topics covered will include the roles and
responsibilities of strategic management, workplace planning and employment,
human resource development, total rewards, employee and labor relations, and
risk management.
In
addition, course participants will receive SHRM learning materials and upon
meeting all program requirements a SHRM Certificate of Completion.
The
registration deadline is Sept. 26. For more information, or to enroll in the
program, call (567) 429-3155 or 1-800-GO-OWENS, Ext. 3155, or access the
College's website at www.owens.edu/workforce_cs/cce.html.
PUBLIC INPUT REQUESTED FOR NEW &
IMPROVED AREA TRAILS
The Hancock
Park District is requesting public input to improve and add to park trails
around Hancock County.
A $1500 grant from the Hancock Parks Foundation will provide a trails
consultant and education to help facilitate recommendations and solutions.
Improved trails are a top priority from park visitor surveys and the new parks
levy includes trail projects.
Area
residents and especially trail user groups are invited to meet with Park
District staff and the consultant Jim Meyer from Trail Management Services of
Batavia Ohio during October 5, 6 & 7 to walk trails and talk about needs.
Hikers, bikers, kayakers, walkers and horse riders are needed to offer their suggestions
for improved trails and possible projects. Van Buren State Park is also
included in the.
The public
is also invited to a public forum on trails to be held Tuesday October 7, at 7
pm, in The Lodge at Riverbend. Special presentations, exhibits and a panel of
trail user groups are planned for the evening activities. For further
information on trails, volunteering for projects or offering input, contact the
Hancock Park District at (419) 425 - PARK (7275) or email hpdparks@hancockparks.com.
VOICES FOR CHILDREN VOLUNTEER
TRAINING
Voices for
Children: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Hancock County will be
conducting a training class for new volunteers this fall. Our volunteer Advocates speak for the best
interest of children involved in the Juvenile Court System primarily as a
result of abuse, neglect and/or dependency. Information Meetings will be held
Thursday, September 25, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesday, October 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, October 7, 6-8 p.m.; and on Thursday, October 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m.. All meetings will be held at our
offices at 614 South West Street
in Findlay
Ohio. For more information and to register for an
Information Meeting, please call the office at 419-424-3262 x 105.
FALL CANOE FLOAT SCHEDULED-OCT. 4
Bring the
family out for a leisurely canoe float on the Blanchard River
on Saturday, October 4th, at 9am. Certified Canoe Instructor, Stacie Roby, will
demonstrate a few basic paddling strokes before heading out. Once on the water,
Stacie will guide you down the river as you enjoy the colors of early autumn.
You will arrive back at the boathouse by 11 a.m.
Register by
Thursday, October 2, with a payment of $10 per canoe at the Hancock Park
District office. Space is limited, so register early. At least one adult per
canoe is recommended.The Riverside Park Boathouse is located at 231 McManness Avenue
in Findlay.
For more
information about this and other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide
at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK (7275) and "Discover
Your Hancock Parks".
HARVEST THE PAST
AT LITZENBERG-OCT. 5
The sights and smell of the autumn season will come to life
Sunday, October 5, 1-4 p.m. during "Harvest the Past". Free and will be
open to the public, visitors can experience a variety of fall sights and
sounds, as they listen to folk music, take a horse-drawn hayride, watch wood
carvers practice their craft, sample flavors of the season, or take a relaxing
stroll through Litzenberg woods.
Festivities begin at 1 p.m. with the McKinnis family and
friends of 1847 Hancock
County, working on the
farm. Their fall activities will be the highlight of the event and will include
baking an apple pie on the wood stove, preparing the house for fall,
carpenters' tinkering in the woodshop, and other period
demonstrations.
Other afternoon activities and demonstrations include live
folk music, weaving and spinning demonstrations, wood carving demonstrations
and apple cider pressing, horse-drawn.
Litzenberg Memorial Woods is located at 6100 US 224, 6 miles west of Findlay. For more information about
other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call
the HPD office at 419-425-Park and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
BLANCHARD RIVER BROADCASTING PURCHASES WBUK-FM
Blanchard
River Broadcasting, a subsidiary of the Findlay Publishing Company, has
agreed to
purchase WBUK-FM, Ottawa, Ohio from Clear Channel Communications.
The sale is
subject to the approval of the Federal Communications Commission and
should be
concluded in approximately sixty days. The purchase price was not disclosed.
Blanchard
River Broadcasting President, David Glass, said "this acquisition is a natural
fit for our
Ohio
broadcast group. WBUK will increase our reach within northwest Ohio
and, along
with WFIN and WKXA, will enhance our commitment to local radio."
Findlay
Publishing Company has been in the broadcast business for 60 years and, in
addition to
WFIN-AM and WKXA-FM, Findlay,
Ohio, owns and operates five
radio
stations in
Batesville, Columbus and North Vernon, Indiana.
Findlay
Publishing also
publishes
The Courier, a daily newspaper in Findlay,
Ohio and The Review Times, a
daily
newspaper in Fostoria, Ohio
along with Allegra Print and Imaging and Findlay
Internet.
Greg Guy of
Patrick Communications, LLC, represented the Buyer in this transaction.
CAMP FIRE USA'S 17TH ANNUAL NON-SCARY HALLOWEEN HOUSE-OCT 18
Come to the
fairgrounds and get treats but not tricks! Camp Fire USA
will host its 17th Annual Non-Scary Halloween House on October 18,
2008 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Hancock County Fairgrounds---Merchant's
Building. Admission for the event is $2.00, which includes 10 tickets.
Additional tickets are available, 10 for $1.00.
Activity
booths include Halloween games, face painting, pumpkins and the popular
Halloween maze. Concession stand merchandise will be available.
For more
information call 419-422-5415 or e-mail aschroeder@campfireusa-nwohio.com
COUNT YOUR COIN 2008-OCT. 20-25
Take part
in Hancock Saves' 2008 Count Your Coin Week for an easy way to save more. October 20-25 is Count Your Coin Week and it
is time, once again, to start digging through your coin jars, desk drawers and
couch cushions to gather up all the lose coins that are just lying around.
Events for
the week will take place in 7 participating financial institutions and will
feature free coin counting and prize incentives for children and adults. Take
your loose or rolled coin to any participating bank or credit union and
register to win a $500 payment, on a bill of your choice. Kids can participate too and register to win
a $100 savings bond and other prizes.
All you have to do is gather up all your pennies, nickels, quarters and
dimes and start putting them to work in your savings account. Visit
HancockSaves.com for more details.
7th ANNUAL INFORMATION
ASSURANCE FORUM-OCT. 29
The 7th
Annual Information Assurance Forum will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 9
a.m.- 3:45 p.m. at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.
Companies of all sizes face
challenges to their survival everyday.
Some of these challenges are more obvious than others but many can be
avoided or there impact minimized by understanding and practicing sound, pro-active
business practices. The Information
Assurance Forum is intended to bring out those circumstances that may impact a
business and provide insights into how to better prepare and better respond.
Presentations
for the event are targeted to offer practical take-aways that you can use help
your business avoid certain disasters and/or service those that may be
unavoidable.
Forum
Topics include:
Results of
the 5th Annual Technology Survey with special survey results related to the
2007 flood
Virtually
Prepared - Second Life Concepts for anticipating disaster preparedness
scenarios.
Social
networking and information assurance implications
The BIG ONE
- How to prepare and how to recover from a really big disaster
The Oops
Factor - Accidents do happen!
Gotchya! -
What if the business becomes a target?
Crucial
Communications - Public responses to
touchy situations
Lunch time
keynote presentation on I.T. related lessons learned from the flood of 2007.
Sponsored
by The Center for Information Assurance Education (CIAE), The Area of
Technology Management and The Technology Infrastructure Committee (TIC) of
GreaterFindlayInc.
HANCOCK COUNTY SUPPORT
/ ADVOCACY SERVICES SCHEDULE-SEPT. 2008
Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA)-Every Monday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. at The Family Center
(1800 N. Blanchard Street),
ROOM 111. A 12 step group for individuals and their loved ones living with both
a mental health and substance abuse issue.
Call Don Illif (425-5050) or Deb Twining
(422-3711) w/ questions.
FREE Eating Disorder Support Group-1st and 3rd Thursdays from 7 -
8:30p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (2330 S. Main St). Call or email Joy
Anderson, LSW with any questions or concerns at 419-425-8709 or findlayanad@yahoo.com. (Affiliated w/
ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders -
www.anad.org)
Develop your Advanced Directive for
Mental Health Treatment with Wanda Baughman and Jim Martin-trained facilitators 2nd and 4th
Tuesdays from 1-2p.m. at Focus On Friends (509 Trenton Ave.). Call Wanda at Focus On Friends at
419-423-5071 w/ questions or to sign up.
Sharing Disaster Recovery Group-Every Tuesday, 6-7p.m. at Coffee
Amici. Come talk with others affected by the August '07 flood. Call Shirley Crane at 419-721-4293 with
questions.
Persons Affected by a Loved one's
Suicide (PALS) support group-Thursday, September 25, 7p.m. at Blanchard Valley
Hospital - 2nd floor Ruse
Bldg. - above the emergency room. This support group is free and open to anyone
dealing with grief following a suicide.
Members of the group are also available for outreach to persons not yet
ready to attend group. For more
information, call Nancy Stephani at Century Health, 419-422-3711.
Alzheimer's Association Caregiver
Group-Friday,
September 26, 11:00a.m. at Birchaven Retirement Village
(Wenner Conference Room), Findlay. Contact facilitators Jane Sherrick
(419-425-3259) or Mike Thompson (419-425-3233) with questions. Also, contact Marty Williman (419-425-5409)
for information about support groups in surrounding areas.
VISIT Focus On Friends Drop In
Center (509 Trenton Ave.)
Providing a unique mix of education, leisure, friendship and support for people
living with a mental illness. We invite you to "Just Be Yourself". Call Jenny at 419-423-5071 with questions
about activities, volunteer opportunities, and for a full September calendar of
events.
*Visit www.ohio.networkofcare.org - for
more info about support groups*
**Look for
daily schedule of 12 - Step meetings (AA, NA, Al-Anon) in The Courier. Meetings designated as "open" are open to the
public. Also, check out http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/findlayohioaa/ or call the AA hotline for Hancock &
Wyandot counties: AA District 17: 888-683-9768.
- Questions
about the above or other Support and Advocacy Services, call Gary Bright, Director of Support and Advocacy
Services at Century Health (419-425-5050 off. Or 419-889-8367 cell). Email Gary
at gbright@centuryhealth.net to be added to this email list and get the
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GreaterFindlayInc. (GFI) is a public-private partnership bringing growth and prosperity to the Greater Findlay region. Through a strong economical focus, leadership programs, business building initiatives and volunteer opportunities, GFI helps position its community among the best micropolitan communities in the United States. Nearly 1,000 members strong, GFI is a blend of the area's best resources including the Findlay·Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Findlay Hancock County Community Development Foundation and the Hancock County Convention & Visitors Bureau. | |
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