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BRIGHT SPOTS
Did you know that Roseville resident Ron Rosser received the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroics in the Korean War? 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.
ELECTION ANALYSIS
This Friday is the annual event where we focus on what's going at in state government, sponsored by AT&T. It will be held on 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.
WORKPLACE CONFLICT
The Muskingum County Human Resource Management Association meets on Wednesday, November 12 at 8 am and the topic is "Managing Workplace Conflict". The presenter is M.J. Clark, from Integrated Leadership Systems, LLC. Chamber members are welcome to attend, and the fee is $10 per person for non-members of the HR association. If you plan to attend please RSVP to dmatz@zmchamber.com.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS
Total nonfarm payroll employment in the U.S. rose by 214,000 in October, and the unemployment rate edged down to 5.8 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last Friday. Employment increased in food services and drinking places, retail trade, and health care. Further, here is the monthly Economic Dashboard for Muskingum County, courtesy of the Muskingum County Library System and the Chamber of Commerce.
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.
    
WINNING AT RETAIL Neilsen.com has analyzed what it takes to compete in retailing today: "If flat is the new norm, how can retailers make the most of the opportunities that do exist so they don't find themselves overlooked or outscored? In short, retailers need to win with products that matter, are easily found within the store and deliver a discernible consumer benefit..." Read More.
PROMOTE YOUR EVENTS Are you looking for a way to promote your organization's meetings and events? Use our free online calendar! Chamber members may post events, which are then also automatically listed on our Facebook page and Twitter account.
PROMOTE YOUR PROMOTIONS If you are holding a sale or special promotion, as opposed to an event, set it up as a Hot Deal, which is listed on www.zmchamber.com and also is automatically posted to our Facebook and Twittter accounts. Take a look at the Hot Deals currently offered by your fellow Chamber members.
PROVIDE CITY INPUT Chamber members are invited to provide input into the upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process in the City of Zanesville. The Community Development Department is hosting meetings to introduce the CDBG process to the public and to inform the community of opportunities, receive feedback, and find potential projects in the downtown area for potential aid. Meetings will be held Monday, November 17 at 5:00 pm and Tuesday, November 18 at 1:00 pm. The location for both meetings will be City Hall, First Floor Conference Room, 401 Market Street, Zanesville.  
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