Customer Service Training THIS WEEK - Friday  March 7 is the date for our first customer service seminar of the year.The presenter is Lisa Kristensen, who manages all guest relations for the Columbus Zoo. Details including the option to register online can be found here.

New Outdoors Brochure - In preparation for several new, upcoming trade shows, the Convention & Visitors Bureau has put together a new brochure to promote the Outdoors of Muskingum County.  The new marketing piece entitled -  Get Into the Outdoors - is geared toward travelers who are looking for places to hike, hunt, bike, fish, swim, camp, boat and soft adventure.  Muskingum County offers all of this and will be promoting the area with this new brochure and booth space at the upcoming Ohio Deer and Turkey Expo being held in Columbus, Ohio.

Art Walk - The monthly First Friday Art Walk, hosted by the members of the Artist Colony of Zanesville, will be held on March 7.  The event is held from 5 to 8 pm and you can visit the galleries and studios at your own pace.  The ARTCOZ newsletter provides a complete list of locations and a preview of special events taking place.

Locally Made - The chamber website includes a page that highlights the many tangible goods made in Muskingum County.  Take a look and let us know if we missed anything.  Also, share this link and help us spread the good word about the quality products originating in our community.

Spring Break - Our annual "Spring Break" event is scheduled for Friday, March 21, from 7 am to 9 am, and it will be sponsored by Century National Bank, AT&T and the Zanesville-Muskingum Co. Safety Council.  This is the Chamber's annual membership meeting where we celebrate business successes though the ACES awards program (see below) and the Safety Council awards.  We will also be motivated and entertained this year by peak performance consultant Bruce Boguski.  "Spring Break" is FAR from a serious and formal affair, so break out your spring attire and your summer attitude and be sure to attend.  Reservations can be made online or by emailing jmasterson@zmchamber.com .

Time to Tee-Up - Lori Kappes promoted the golf courses of Muskingum County last week at the Pittsburgh Golf Show which was held for three consecutive days in Monroeville, PA. This international trade show is unique and drew the attention of golfers and attendees who have a keen interest in sports, especially golf. Well known golfers from all over the world took an active part in this event and golf enthusiasts got a chance to get familiar with the latest golf products and places to golf.  The CVB partnered with Eaglesticks and The Longaberger Golf Course to attend this show.

Celebrating Your Growth - The ACES awards program annually recognizes area businesses that have invested or expanded.  We want to know if you made some kind of improvement so we can thank you for investing in Muskingum County.  Nominate your own business or maybe one of your customers or suppliers.

Grant Funding - OhioMeansJobs-Muskingum County has funding available to help offset the pay of new hires during on-the-job training.  Up to 50% of the cost can be reimbursed to your business through this federal grant.  For more information about the On-The-Job-Training (OJT) program contact Justy Cordray at OhioMeansJobs at CORDRJ01@odjfs.state.oh.us or 454-6211.

Submit Your Events - If you have an event coming up you should enter it in our online events and meetings calendar at zmchamber.com as a way to promote it.  It's free to members and it's simple to use.  There is a "submit new event" link on the right side of the calendar page.  Click it and fill in your details.  You can also find the calendar link at any time on the homepage of zmchamber.com.    

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