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HOW ARE WE DOING?
BRIGHT SPOTS
Did you know that the Inn at Dresden offers one of the best vistas in the entire state? The view of the Muskingum River valley is at least equal to the best scenic overlooks in Ohio. 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.
NEW MEMBERS
Thank you and welcome to these companies and organizations that joined the Chamber in recent weeks. You can find out more information about them at the online business directory at zmchamber.com. They join the more than 650 other Chamber member businesses that are also listed in the online directory.
Terry's Tavern
Parlor's Lock
Gemini's Eclectic Emporium
La Bella Vita Hair Studio, Lounge and Spa
ECONOMIC DASHBOARD
Here is the monthly Economic Dashboard of economic indicators for Muskingum County, courtesy of the Muskingum County Library System and the Chamber of Commerce.
BUSINESS "SHARK" EVENT
Want to watch local companies go before local business "sharks" to compete for a $3,000 cash prize? Then join us at MCBI's first ever Shark Tub event. You're invited to a fun evening at MCBI where you can invest "phony" money in actual companies, watch the Sharks in action, and enjoy appetizers and music. It's being held on January 22, 2014 from 6-9pm. Tickets are $10 per person. You can buy tickets online at www.mcbi.info or call 740-453-3649 for more information.
WELLNESS PRESENTATION
The Muskingum Valley Human Resource Management Association meets on Wednesday, January 14 from 8 am to 9 am. The featured speaker is Alainna Amicone Durfee of The Fieldhouse who will talk about Corporate Wellness. Chamber members who are not also HR association members are welcome to attend to take advantage of this networking and professional development opportunity. The fee is $10 and reservations can be made by emailing dmatz@zmchamber.com.
PROMOTE YOURSELF AS EXPERT
Trying to build your reputation and establish yourself as a subject matter expert? Then 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 qualifications and knowledge 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 TO OIL & GAS
Thanks to the partnership between the Chamber and ShaleMart.com, your business is already listed in the business directory online at ShaleMart.com. ShaleMart is a leading print and online publication that is distributed to participants in the Ohio oil and gas industry. As a Chamber member, you are now eligible to receive a FREE 30-day online upgraded business profile. To view your listing go to www.shalemart.com and click the BUSINESSES icon in the center of the page. Type in your company name and city, and hit enter. If you want to expand your listing into a free 30 day business profile, which can include more information about your products and services, contact Debbie Hider at Debbie.hider@shalemart.com or at 800-344-3834.
LEGISLATIVE AGENDAS
If you are interested in public policy and its impact on businesses you may like to know about the agendas of two business organizations in Ohio. NFIB's small business agenda for 2015 is a list of policy priorities for the state General Assembly that the Ohio branch of the National Federation of Independent Businesses has adopted. The agenda specifies what NFIB would like to see done on behalf of Ohio's small businesses on subjects like workforce development, workers' compensation, taxes, healthcare and more. Likewise, the Ohio Chamber publishes its Policy Priorities. Topics they are working to see addressed at the state level include energy, taxation, workforce and regulatory policy.
STARTING SOCIAL MEDIA
If you are trying to get your business started using social media, here's a great resource from Social Media Examiner. This site includes free how-to information like a Social Media Marketing Industry Report in both print and audio versions, and articles about how to bets use Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
SELLING TO FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND BIG BUSINESS
Getting a piece of the federal government's business is a great opportunity for Ohio companies to expand sales. The Ohio Development Services Agency is hosting five webinars to provide Ohio companies the tools they need to secure contracts with some of the largest businesses in the state, which provide goods and services to the federal government. To register, click http://development.ohio.gov/bs/bs_ptacwebinars.htm .
January 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Doing Business with Lockheed Martin
January 28, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Building Your Subcontracting Profile
February 11, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Doing Business with Battelle
February 25, 2015, 10:30 a.m., Doing Business with Fluor B&W
    
  
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