SEPTEMBER 2015 The Mission of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce is to support member success and grow the local economy. www.troyohiochamber.com Chamber Calendar September Events Legislative Committee 2 Labor Day / OFFICE CLOSED 7 Marketing Seminar Overview 8 Chamber Ambassadors Meeting 8 Troy Daily News Workship 10 Executive Committee 11 Board of Directors 15 Career Day/ Job Fair 15 MVMC Emerson Climate Tech. 16 State of the State 18 Legislative Luncheon Individual Insurance Seminar 22 BAH Troy Civic Theatre 24 Looking Ahead October 2015 Legislative Committee 7 WIN Luncheon 8 Executive Committee 9 Board of Directors 13 Chamber Ambassador Meeting 13 Glen Shepard Seminar 15 MVMC Precision Strip 19 Sandler Sales Training 20 BAH Miami County 22 Park District State of the County 30 Legislative Luncheon NEW TACC WEBSITE We are pleased to announce our new website. The new site is streamlined with a clean look. We think you will find it easy to use. Features: Member Information Center Members including their representatives will have the opportunity to log in and connect with one another. Great for those times that you met someone at an event, but forgot to get their contact information. Just look them up in the Member Information Center and you are set. New event module that will allow the Chamber to post photo galleries after events. Advertising opportunities Banner ads will be available for those interested in advertising on the site. More information coming next month. In-house editing The Chamber staff will have the ability to edit all aspects of the website. Mobile friendly the site is friendly on all mobile devices. Quick links Quick links allow visitors to quickly look for where to eat, stay, live, shop, and play. Enhanced Member listings will be available that include the addition of video, photos, social media links and more. (some fees may apply)
Troy Area Chamber of Commerce 405 SW Public Square, Ste 330 Troy, OH 45373 Phone: 937-339-8769 Fax: 937-339-4944 www.troyohiochamber.com Executive Committee Chairman Jon Dankworth First Vice Chair Lisa Schelin MainSource Bank Second Vice Chair Mike Caughell Bruns General Contracting Inc. Treasurer Kathy Vukovic Minster Bank Past Chairman Patrick Keaty Retired Directors Earl Reives Retired James Hurak Upper Valley Medical Center Jennifer Honeyman U.S. Bank Eric Herman Troy Board of Education Scott Frank DP&L Inc. James Dromey American Honda Motor Company Joe Dickerson Koverman Staley Dickerson Insurance Rob Davis Battelle Rippe Kingston Richard Cultice Miami County Commissioner Andrew Wannemacher Miami County Juvenile & Probate Court Tom Holderread Clopay Building Products Randy Gibson F&P America Brad Coombe UTC Aerospace Systems Jeff Erwin ConAgra Food Products 2015 Troy Ohio Job Fair Don t miss out on the 3rd Annual Career Day & Job Fair. Tuesday, September 15 Career Day 10am-2 pm Job Fair 3 7 pm This is your chance to be in front of tomorrow s work force 1,100 Students during the Career day! Followed by the Job Fair featuring an extensive Marketing campaign over a 6 county area. Are you hiring? Space for employers may still be available contact the Chamber office today to find out. Thank you to everyone that attended and donated to the Annual Steak Fry and Auction.
People in Troy are looking for what you have to offer and they are looking online. That s why we re teaming up with Google to host a free workshop to help you and your fellow businesses get online and on the map. Join us! Put Your Business on the Map October 23rd 8 am or 3 pm Troy Chamber of Commerce RSVP online at www.troyohiochamber.com Help more customers connect with your business on the web-it s FREE and easy to get started. We hope you ll join us to learn more. ADVERTISING WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY TROY DAILY NEWS, TROY CHAMBER & TROY MAIN STREET Thursday, Sept. 10 Community Conference Room, 405 Public Square Third Floor 8:30 am - 10 am, Light Breakfast Served We will be bringing in one of the top advertising experts in the field, Mike Blinder, to speak about success in advertising. He will be discussing: - How to raise your results in Google, Yahoo and Bing to get found - What sponsored content is and why it is becoming so effective for small businesses - How to combine print, web, social media and mobile for increased results SCHAEFER & CO. MAKING A HOUSE YOUR HOME SINCE 1954 To register, please RSVP with the Troy Daily News at link: www.localmediaworkshops.com. Have a question, concern, or new idea? Pick the communication method that is best for you and connect with us. Our door is always open.
Marketing Seminars Would you like some help with marketing your business? Not sure where to start? Is Social Media foreign to you? Looking to expand into video marketing? Join us for our monthly Marketing Seminars. The Marketing Seminars will be hosted by Michael Web Solutions. 2nd Tuesday of each month September through December Troy Community Room 405 SW Public Square, Third floor $30.00 each or $100 for the series Members get a reduced fee of $25.00 each or $80.00 for the series September 8 The Rundown - A look at the basic foundations a business needs to have in place when working on developing their online presence. We ll touch base on everything from websites to social media to YouTube and more and how all of it can help increase your brand s digital footprint. October 13 The Website - An introduction to the guiding principles of designing a quality website from start to finish. From choosing what platform to work with for your website to understanding the importance of delivering great content, the focus of this presentation will be centered around creating a unique and informative website. November 10 Social Media and Your Business - Nearly everyone in the world comes in contact with some sort of social media daily. From Facebook to Twitter to Instagram, understanding how these Word of Mouth branding tools can help your business is one of the first steps of building a strong digital presence for your business. December 8 Ready, Set, Action! - Digital video has exploded throughout the past few years. Now more than ever it s becoming a mandatory marketing tool for businesses, companies and organizations. Learn about the in s and the out s when it comes to making a digital video online, what makes them go viral and most importantly, how they can help shape the way people view your business. About Michael Web Solutions: Web design, search engine marketing, social media management, content writing, and graphic design; these are just a few of the many digital services our team offers which not only help develop your brand or business online, but also provide increases in meaningful web traffic. Helping businesses, groups and organizations build an online presence which is both dynamic and engaging for their visitors is our passion. We offer a variety of services including content management, web design, social media management, graphic design, digital photography, blog writing and more. Ultimately, every client we work with has their own unique needs and we take pride in delivering a unique approach to online marketing for every client. To learn more, visit their website: www.michaelwebsolutions.com
ARE WE ON YOUR CALENDAR? You won t want to miss this event... Women In Networking Brock Heath Gauntlet Development Thursday, August 13 11:45a-12p Networking, Lunch at noon Trinity Episcopal Church, 60 S. Dorset Road. $8.00 Members & Non-Members (this is a pre-registered event) RSVP tacc@troyohiochamber.com or call 339-8769. September Business After Hours Get in the Zone, Join us on Thursday, September 24 from 5-7 pm. Hosted by Troy Civic Theatre 300 Adams Street, Troy Food, Fun and Networking! Free for Members and Potential Members. Bring a colleague with you. Share the power of networking. TROY, OH 937-552-7680 www.thecrystalroomtroy.com Save the date for these upcoming events: Sandler Sales Training October 20 October Business After Hours October 22 hosted by the Miami County Park District Recognition Dinner November 19 December Business After Hours December 10 hosted by American Red Cross Why Buy From Joe? Our #1 Focus is on Customer Satisfaction Full Service Dealership - with Trained Sales & Service Professionals Over 150 years of Combined Service Experience State-of-the-Art Collision Center to fix most ANY vehicle. Come see us today! 1375 S. Market St. Troy, OH 45373 1.800.NEXT.CHEVY Visit us 24/7 @ joejohnsonchevrolet.com
RIBBON CUTTINGS Crown Equipment 1040 South Dorset, Troy Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep 2775 S. County Road 25A, Troy The Cellular Connection 1833 West Main Street, Troy Prather Automotive 610 North Market Street, Troy
The Chamber Welcomes the Following New Members. MBSS Next Plan IQ Alisha Barger 9080 Springboro Pike, Suite 100 Miamisburg, Ohio 45342 (937) 395-4560 www.nextplaniq.com Expert plan advice for the individual insurance market. No cost to you or your employees We guide you and your dependents to the individual health plan that s right for you through personal advice, enrollment help, year-round support and more all at no cost to you. Sam Brown, CPA Sam Brown P.O. Box 1027 Troy, OH 45373 (937) 875-9510 http://www.sbcpaohio.com Providing quality, personalized financial guidance to individuals and businesses. Expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, reviews, and financial statements. LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEONS State of the State Legislative Update Friday, September 18th Concord Room State Senator William Beagle State Representative Stephen Huffman Discuss 2015 State Legislative issues State of the County Legislative Update Friday, October 30th Concord Room Miami County Commissioners: Jack Evans, John O Brien, Richard Cultice Discuss the State of Miami County
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