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HOW ARE WE DOING?
BRIGHT SPOTS
Did you know that that MCBI - the regional incubator for entrepreneurs - has helped create more than 175 jobs and $8 million in local economic impact since 2004? 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.
JULY 31 IS DEADLINE TO OBTAIN SAFETY REBATES
Any employer can save money by participating in the Ohio BWC's Safety council rebate program. But you have act now to enroll for this year. The savings potential is 4% of your annual premiums, so you can easily judge if the savings for you would be significant or not. And even if not you might benefit from the monthly safety and health training that is provided. For complete program details and for an enrollment form, go to www.zmsafety.com.
FACEBOOK ADVERTISING SECRETS
Are you frustrated with Facebook Ads? Maybe you've tried them and you didn't get the results you wanted and feel like they didn't work for you. Or maybe you just got overwhelmed with all the choices to make in Facebook ads and gave up in frustration. This free Facebook Ads webinar from social media strategist Andrea Vahl will help you navigate the jungle of Facebook Ads.
LOCAL LISTS
Please take a look at some of the illustrated lists about our community that we have published at zmbrightspots.com and posted on our social media accounts. We have shared lists of 8 Unique Small Businesses, 14 Great Views of Zanesville and Muskingum County, and 10 Reasons Why Zanesville-Muskingum County Gets a "BUY" Recommendation Right Now in the last two weeks. The interaction with these posts (clicks, likes, shares, etc.) on Facebook has been phenomenal. Our plan is to continue to highlight local attributes through lists like these posted on social media each week.
GROW FAST
From Forbes.com: "Sometimes we make business far harder than it is. We over-think our strategy, complicate our product line, worry too much about our staff. All of these are important issues to be sure, but they pale into insignificance compared to the one area of business that contributes most to success." Read more at Forbes.com.
ARE YOU LEAN?
Manufacturers know all about lean business principles. But those of you in service, retail and office environments can put lean principles to work, too. The result can be increased profitability, cost savings, better service, and more. Here's a good introductory article on the subject.
CIVIL WAR IS HERE
Come aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler and step back in time during the Civil War Reenactment and Encampment on the Mighty Muskingum River! This third annual event on August 14 and 15 and will feature Civil War battles - complete with cannons - aboard the sternwheeler and along the shore with reenactors in period dress. A special "Night Battle" Twilight Cruise will be held on Friday, August 14 at 9:00 p.m. and public rides will be available on Saturday, August 15 at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Reservations are required for all rides during this event and the cost is $15 per person. In addition to the ride aboard the Lorena Sternwheeler, participants may visit the Civil War Encampment at Riverside Park throughout the day on Saturday, August 15 where there will be reenactors, storytelling and musical entertainment.
GOLF OUTING APPROACING
The annual Chamber-Jaycees Golf Outing will be held on Friday, August 14th, 2015, at Jaycees Golf Club. The shotgun start will be at noon. The event is a four-person scramble format, and entry is $225 per team which includes 2 golf carts and a pre-match cookout. Prizes will be provided for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, and contests include Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and more. The limit is 32 teams and some years it sells out, so register now! Hole sponsorships are $50. Register by emailing jmasterson@zmchamber.com.
LAST CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE
Please help the Chamber and ultimately yourself by taking the annual Six Minute Survey for members. We need your help in setting priorities, meeting member needs, evaluating our performance, and finding ways to improve. Your opinions and ideas are essential to making sure that our services are aligned with and responsive to the challenges you face in your business. Please spare a few minutes of your valuable time to complete the survey. We will close the survey on July 31 so please act now.
OVERTIME RULES CHANGING
According to Jim Evans of JK Evans & Associates LLC, a local human resource management consulting firm, the US Department of Labor has issued a proposed rule that will significantly increase the number of employees who will become eligible for overtime. A summary of these changes is available at our Chamber Experts Blog. ALSO: A 1 hour seminar on this topic that will be held on August 27 at 8:30 am at the John McIntire Library. To make a reservation please email dmatz@zmchamber.com. There is no charge to attend, thanks to the support of JK Evans & Associates LLC, the Muskingum Valley Human Resource Management Association, and the Muskingum County Library System.
CHECK OUT THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS ON WWW.ZMCHAMBER.COM AND WWW.VISITZANESVILLE.COM FOR THIS WEEK'S MEETINGS AND EVENTS!
You can also add your own event by clicking the submit event button at zmchamber.com.
  
 
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