Community Events 

 

Time is Running Out! Apply for Agri-Business Scholarships
 

The Agri-Business Committee of GreaterFindlayInc.'s Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications to award one or more scholarships to area students pursuing college studies in agriculture, home economics, natural resources, or other related field.  Applicants can either be high school seniors pursuing further studies or current college students enrolled in an agricultural related field.

 

Applications are available online at www.greaterfindlayinc.com under GFI Quick Links at the bottom of the homepage.  To be considered, one application and three completed references will need to be submitted to the following address by April 5, 2010:

 

Agri-Business Scholarship Committee

GreaterFindlayInc.

123 East Main Cross Street

Findlay, OH  45840

 

After reviewing all applications received, finalists may be contacted for an informal interview to complete the selection process.

 

If you have any questions please feel free contact GreaterFindlayInc. at 419-422-3313, or info@greaterfindlayinc.com.

 

 

Sink's Flower Shop & Greenhouse 

 
The Hancock Park District is now offering an opportunity to all persons who have an interest in renting Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend to attend a monthly open house to check out the facility on the last Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm, except for May, through 2010.  HPD is encouraging this process in lieu of setting up appointments due to the large number of requests. No appointment is necessary. 

Reservations for all facilities require fees ranging from $35 to $450, depending on size and amenities. Specific details including seating capacities, cancelations, rental fees, security deposits for facilities requiring keys, Fact Sheets and a Facilities Information Rate Card are available by calling the HPD office at 419-425-7275 or can be downloaded on-line at www.HancockParks.com. 

 
Tent campers continue to be welcome at theprimitive campground at Riverbend with a fee of $2.00 per person, per day. Reservations must be made in advance at the HPD office prior to the activity.
Other reservations for facilities in Findlay City Parks, other than the Waterfalls Pavilion at Riverside Park are reserved through the The Cube - Findlay Recreation Department located at 3430 N. Main Street, Findlay or by calling 419-424-7176. Information regarding all Hancock County village facilities can be obtained through the HPD office or on-line also. 
 
Hands-On Facebook Training 
 
Come to this interactive program delivered by Tami Norris, trainer for Customer Training Solutions, a division of Northwest State Community College. The sessions will take place at Zo Redman's State Farm office, 1000 E. Main Cross Street, Suite 100, on May 11th from 10a.m.-noon and 1-3p.m. Call Debby Peters of Certified Networker of Ohio for more information: 419-304-1171 or email debby@certifiednetworker.com.
 
NEW BUSINESS PLAN SEMINAR AND COMPETITION BEGINS APRIL 1
 
The 2010 Business Plan Competition kicks off on April 1 with the first of 10 seminars and culminates in June with more than $3000 in prizes. The combined seminar series and competition will teach participants to write a business plan that will improve an existing business or successfully start a new one. The contest is open to entrepreneurs, start-ups, and emerging businesses (less than 3 years old) in Northwest Ohio.
 
Business plan classes are taught on Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and run 90 minutes. Classes are held in Centennial Hall on the Bluffton University campus, Room 113. The cost is $149, which includes competition entry fee, textbook, and workbook. Classes are free if you wish to attend without receiving these materials or entering the competition. Reservations are recommended and can be made by contacting John Bauer, executive director of the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs, at info@blufftonentrepreneurs.com.
 
Topics for the seminar series are:
April 1 - Are you Entrepreneurial? Developing Your Business Concept
April 8 - Business Start-Up Options and Market Research
April 15 - Business Fundamentals
April 22 - Testing the Idea: Market Research & Analysis
April 29 - Getting to the Market: Marketing Strategies
May 6 - Understanding Budgets & Financials, Part I
May 13 - Understanding Budgets & Financials, Part II
May 20 - Raising the Money
May 27 - Getting Started & Managing the Future
June 3 - Goal Setting, Budgets, & Progress Review
 
The Business Plan competition is comprised of two divisions: Startup Businesses (not yet open for business) and Emerging Businesses (less than 3 years old). A total of six prizes will be awarded: Grand Prizes: $500 plus $500 in business services; Second Prizes: $250 plus $250 in business services; Third Prizes: $100 plus $250 in business services.
 
The deadline to register for the Business Plan Competition is May 1, 2010 and the Written Plan submission deadline is June 11, 2010. Contestant will practice their business plan presentation on June 17 and judging of the business presentations will be held on
June 19. Participation in the 10-session seminar series is recommended but not required; those only entering the contest pay a $149 fee.
 
Dog Walkers Urged to Pick up Waste Piles
Littering, Health Hazards To Be Cited
 
Melting snow and spring dog walkers are exposing dog waste piles causing both complaints and health hazards for other park visitors. The Hancock Park District is asking all dog walkers to clean up dog "deposits" immediately, and dispose of it responsibly. The new City Animal Waste Ordinance approved in February 2010 and existing HPD Park Rules may cause court fines of $100 or more for the first offense, whether in Findlay or any of the HPD parks around the county. 
 
First Responders Line Up For 2nd Annual Battle of the Badges 
 
(FINDLAY, OH, MARCH 17, 2010)  On Monday, April 5th, the Findlay Fire, and Police Departments and the Hancock County Sheriff's Office will join forces to help The American Red Cross save lives.  The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive will be held 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Findlay Donor Center located at 1100 Croy Drive, Suite D.  Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman, Findlay Fire Chief Thomas Lonyo and Findlay Police Chief Greg Horne will kick off the event with their donations at 2 P.M. followed by Mayor Pete Sehnert at 2:15.  

Anyone 17 or older may be eligible to donate blood.  16 year olds may be eligible to donate with parental consent.  The Red Cross recommends making an appointment to donate blood, but walk-ins are welcome.  To schedule an appointment, visit www.hancockredcross.org or call 800-GIVE LIFE.
 
SPRING WILDFLOWER MONITORING At Litzenberg and Oakwoods 
 
Monitoring of spring wildflowers will be conducting weekly at both sites.  Litzenberg will be held on consecutive Wednesdays at 1pm, beginning March 24 and continuing each week through May 12.  Oakwoods will be held on consecutive Thursdays at 1pm, beginning March 25 and continuing each Thursday through May 20.  The public is invited to take part in monitoring wildflowers in the park.  No experience is necessary.  Attendance is not required at every session and times may vary due to weather conditions. 
 
Information collected will go in the permanent records of the Hancock Park District.  Additionally, public education programs will be made available from the data observed.  Persons interested in monitoring or for more information should call Betts at 419-424-1555, or e-mail at sbetts@hancockparks.com.
 
Help HPD plant 40 trees for 40 years at Riverbend

 

Hancock Park District is asking you to continue to help the parks system grow as we plant 40 new trees as part of HPD's 40th Anniversary and annual Arbor Day celebration on Friday, April 30 at Riverbend Recreation Area.  Your tax-deductible donation of $100, made payable to the Hancock Parks Foundation, will cover the purchase of a tree that will be planted at Riverbend.
Please call HPD Headquarters at 419-425-7275 to make arrangements to sponsor a tree or obtain further information. 

 

NEW OFFICE FOR UNION BANK COMPANY IN FINDLAY, OHIO
 
The Union Bank Company is pleased to announce the grand opening of their new office, located at 1500 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio. 
 
The Union Bank Company will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 13 at 4:30 p.m.  Refreshments will be served following the ribbon cutting.  Please mark your calendar and join us for the celebration.
 
Contact Information:
Amy Laibe AVP/ Marketing Officer
419-659-2141 x4266
 
LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEER AIDING IN NEW JERSEY FLOOD RECOVERY
 
(FINDLAY, OH, MARCH 24, 2010)  Darlene Baney of Findlay is helping residents in New Jersey recover from the severe storms and flooding that occurred there recently. 
 
Baney, who serves as Disaster Services Co-Chair with the Hancock County Red Cross Disaster Services is working as a Disaster Health Services Manager at a Red Cross shelter in Sommerville, N.J.  Her primary role is assisting with the health needs of shelter residents.  She is also joining Red Cross outreach teams in visiting homes in the affected area.  During her three-week assignment, Baney also will work in New Brunswick, N.J., at the Red Cross Disaster Relief Operations Headquarters, managing other Disaster Health Services volunteers.
 
FREE Medication & Mercury Collection Day
 
Saturday, April 17 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Findlay Municipal Building Parking Lot
(off of Crawford Street)
 
FREE and open to the public
 
Do you have unwanted, expired or un-needed medicine or mercury around your home? Help to protect your family, community and the environment by properly disposing of them.
 
Questions/More Info: contact the Community Partnership at 419-424-1985 or www.paragonapproved.org
 
Kevin Cullen of the Academy of Martial Arts Studies

 

Request Kevin Cullen for your business event now! Give him a call at 419-722-3655.

Featured links:
Kevin at the Arnold: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ge_te6oO8tE    
Kevin Announcing Arnold at the Sports Festival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgiYi8f9WEs 
 
Clyde Findlay Area Credit Union Becomes $100 million Financial Institution
 
Clyde, Ohio -  In  December, 2009 Clyde Findlay Area Credit Union passed an important threshold and as a credit union we have become a $100 million financial institution.   That means that our members, and owners, have entrusted us with over $100 million dollars of assets.   This milestone is a testament to not only good business practices, but to the trust of our members and the trustworthiness of our employees.   We have reached $100 million in assets and as we continue to grow we are able to provide innovative products and services, competitive rates and upgraded facilities to make our members experience and overall credit union the best that it can be.  It's an honor for us all and we look forward to our continued stability and growth as we push on at $100 million strong and growing!
 
Ohio CNG Consortium

March 25, 2010
Findlay Inn and Conference Center, 200 E. Main Cross St., Findlay, Ohio
 
Public Invitation and Agenda:

 

-1:00 - 3:00 - CNG/NGV in Ohio - An Open Forum for Public Conversation and Education

 

 
This event is designed to educate the private and public sector about Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in general and Ohio CNG initiatives in particular.  No RSVP is required.
 
Renewable Energy and Environmental Exports: How to Find Markets and Finance Your Sales
 
Date: Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Where: Small Business Development Center at the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:00-10:00am, Registration begins at 7:30am. One on One Meetings 10am-12noon
Fee: $10, includes continental breakfast
 
Topics Include:
 

 

 

 

 

 
 
To Register:
http://toledoohcoc.weblinkconnect.com/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=291 
 
For Additional Information:
Contact Danielle Rust at 216-522-4750 or danielle.rust@trade.gov
 
21st Annual Read for Life Community Spelling Bee

 

Thursday, April 15, 2010
11a.m. - 2p.m.
First Presbyterian Church
 
Sponsorships available and Spelling Team signups are available - Deadline is April 1
Contact Kathy Krucki at 419.425.3515 or email readforlife@yahoo.com for more information. 
 
CompManagement Recommends Upcoming Safety Training Events
 
2010 CMI State Fund Seminars:
 
Every year, CMI hosts seminars around the state of Ohio to inform and educate clients about different aspects of workers' compensation. This year some of the topics we will be talking about include: Back Safety and Injury Prevention, OSHA requirements, Rates and Cost Containment, BWC programs and Workers' Comp from an MCO Perspective.
 
If your members register before March 26th, they can receive an early bird discount of $25 dollars off the registration fee. Please visit www.compmgt.com for more information.
 
Ohio Safety Congress and Expo:
  
This year's Ohio Safety Congress & Expo will be held March 30 to April 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Highlights of this year's event include:
 
·         Free registration (BWC policy number required for online registration; otherwise, register by phone);
·         More continuing education units than ever before, including IACET, EMS, CCM, CDMS, CRC, CLE, IH, EPA and HR (pending approval);
·         Details on BWC's new programs and cost-saving reforms;
·         Step 6, group two-hour training, and safety council credit for all general sessions and educational sessions;
·         Sessions for workers' compensation and human resources personnel;
·         Three days of meetings; two days of expo (March 31 and April 1 only);
·         Career board for businesses to recruit qualified candidates for vacant positions;
·         Roundtable discussions for open dialogue on a variety of topics;
·         American Red Cross blood drive on March 31.
 
Please visit www.ohiobwc.com for more information.
 
CMI Safety Academy
 
The CompManagement Safety Academy courses provide your members with compliance programs to meet OSHA's core regulatory standards, while equipping them with the tools to reduce occupational incidents and eliminate potential physical hazards. We offer classes in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland and if your members are not able to travel to one of these locations, they can participate via the internet through a webinar. The topics and dates correspond to Columbus courses. Please visit www.compmgt.com/riskservices/academy to register online or for more information. Since this Safety Academy is 10 hours of training we can be assured they have met the requirement if it becomes an issue.
 
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