October 27, 2014 

 

HOW ARE WE DOING?

BRIGHT SPOTS

Did you know that "If you read it, eat it, drink it, drive it, wear it, boot it, receive it overnight, or in the mail, it likely traveled on an ADJUSTOVEYOR by Stewart Glapat Corporation?" Learn about this and other bright spots in our community by visiting our Zanesville & Muskingum County BRIGHT SPOTS website, and check back frequently to see new content.

 

ECONOMIC DASHBOARD

Here is the monthly Economic Dashboard for Muskingum County, courtesy of the Muskingum County Library System and the Chamber of Commerce.

 

LAST CALL

This is the last week for participation in the annual wage and benefit survey for Muskingum County employers. To participate please go to www.zmchamber.com and follow the link for the wage survey. Participation helps you know where your compensation stands in comparison to other employers, and it helps us provide a valuable service to both existing and prospective new businesses.

 

LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON

AT&T is again sponsoring this annual event, which will be held on Friday, November 14 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Bryan Place. Senator Troy Balderson and Representative Brian Hill will be on hand to make remarks and take questions. Also, Ben Lanka, Enterprise Editor for the Media Network of Central Ohio, part of the Gannett Co, will provide a post election analysis of the political situation in Ohio. Lunch is $15 per person. Make a reservation by emailing Jenni at jmasterson@zmchamber.com.

 

GITOMER ON SALES

Watch this six minute video from sales expert Jeffrey Gitomer and learn what he says about "How can you improve your sales rejection rate?", "Sales people don't like to cold call because it sucks and it's a waste of time, "I'm calling B.S. on the biggest myth in selling", and "the 10.5 reasons rejections takes place."

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

Next week you will receive in the mail a request to renew your Chamber membership for 2015. Membership rates will remain the same, and in fact the Chamber has not increased rates since 2010. We know you work hard for your income and we try hard, too, to add value to your membership without charging you more every year.

 

HIRING?

A job fair for local employers who are actively hiring will be held on November 12 from 2 to 6 pm at the Muskingum County Welcome Center. So far, 25 employers are signed up to be present. Find out more information at www.zmchamber.com.

 

 

  

 

 

FESTIVAL OF TREES

This annual community festival and auction is a GREAT way to promote your business. Provide an entry and/or incentive and increase familiarity with and awareness about your business. The dates are December 3-5, but its time NOW to register an entry. Look for details at www.zmchamber.com.

 

The Ohio Chamber's HR Academy is offering a series of affordable webinars on HR Issues and changing employment related laws and regulations. The next webinar is about "Prescription Drugs in the Workplace" and it's offered FREE on October 29 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Find out more about the webinar at the HR Academy website. Click "Register" for an agenda.

CHAMBER EXPERTS

Please consider submitting to the new "Chamber Experts" section of our website. It will feature instructional articles and columns written by members about topics in their areas of expertise.Audio and video recordings are welcome, too. This service provides members with a way to establish their expertise in their professional field and promote their business.  It also provides other Chamber members with a valuable resource they can use to improve their own business and enhance their personal knowledge. To submit a column or how-to article of approximately 500 words (or a video or audio file of about 2 minutes in length), email tpoorman@zmchamber.com. 

 

MARKETING OPPORTUNITY

MCBI is hosting a "Shark Tub" event on January 22 and they are seeking sponsors and business participants. Any business, new or old, is welcome to be an exhibitor, and also to compete to present their business to the "sharks" or potential investors. For details contact Wendy Edgar at wedgar@mcbi.info.

 

WORKERS' COMP SAVINGS

This is the last week for governmental employers to sign up for Destination: Excellence programs that take effect January 1. Destination: Excellence is a bundle of programs offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation that can help your organization improve workplace safety, enhance injured worker care and save money on workers' compensation costs.