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607 Wheeling Ave. • Cambridge, Ohio 43725 • 740-439-6688
President’s Letter
2014 Sidlo Award
Congratulations to John W. Knight who is
the 2014 recipient of the Sidlo Award for
Vision, Leadership, and Legacy!
Knight
is an advocate for higher education and a
knowledge-based workforce. championed the
cause for constructing two Zane State College
learning centers with one of them being added
to the college’s Cambridge location. Knight’s
commitment to and actions for his hometown of
Cambridge make him the perfect recipient of the
Sidlo Award for Vision, Leadership, and Legacy.
January/February 2015 Edition
Chamber Staff
2015
Business
New Ohio
Expo with
Tourism Showcase!
Jo Sexton
President
Natalie Hugebeck
Administrative Assistant & Event Manager
Carol Hill
Finance and Membership Coordinator
Karen Goggin
Leadership Guernsey Program Administrator
Marianna Williamson
Welcome Tote Coordinator
2015 Board of Directors
Business Expo
We have several new initiatives that are
announced in this newsletter, and more will be
coming soon. Please note the Home Show and
Business Expo name has been shortened to
Business Expo. But the event is expanding to
include an Ohio Tourism Showcase! The Visitors
and Convention Bureau is partnering with us
this year to bring Ohio tourism information to the
Business Expo at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center.
Keith Cook (Chairman)
Salt Fork Lodge and Conference Center
Norm Blanchard
CIC
Kim Brenning
The Daily and Sunday Jeffersonian
Perry Burt
SEC Energy Products and Services
Dave Caldwell
Huntington Bank
Darla Craig
Howell-Craig Insurance Agency
Rick Dietz
the Wilds
Dennis Doutt
US Bank
Chris Gibson-Turner
Century 21 Gibson-Turner & Associates
Shon Gress
Guernsey County Sr. Citizens Center
Jeff Hayes
John Knight receives the Sidlo Award from
Jo Sexton. Nomination for the award was
submitted by Zane State’s President,
Dr. Paul Brown (center).
Southeastern Med
Donna Hill
Cambridge Main Street
Stephanie Laube
United Way
Kelly Leslie
Happy New Year
The New Year looms big and bright for
Southeastern Ohio, and your Chamber of
Commerce has big plans for it!
First of all and sadly, we bid farewell to several
board members – Teresa Bistor, Susan Jividen,
Steve Schubert, and Mike Yanico. Thank you
for your years of dedication and support of the
Chamber of Commerce and its mission. The
legacy of your contribution carries on with the
new board members who will fill your seats on
the board. We hope you will continue to be
involved and work with us on special events and
projects because you work in chamber member
businesses!
Welcome Rick Dietz,(the Wilds), Jeremy Morrow
(Century National Bank), Kim Brenning (The
Jeffersonian), and Mike Whitson (Zane State
College) to the chamber’s Board of Directors.
We are so pleased to welcome you and we look
forward to your insight and contributions to our
Chamber of Commerce.
Rea & Associates
Joel Losego
AVC Communications
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center
Glenn Hwy - Cambridge, Ohio
Social Hour: 5:30pm • Dinner: 6:30pm
Guest Speaker • Shawn Brehob
supervisor of animal promotions • columbus zoo
Special Presentation
Distinguished Public Service Award
Individual reservations are $35;
Corporate table for 8 is $270.
Reservations accepted by phone 740-439-6688
or online at www.cambridgeohiochamber.com
Annual Dinner
We’re bringing the animals back for our Annual
Dinner. Many of you have told us that the visit
from the Columbus Zoo to our Annual Dinner
several years ago was your favorite – so we’re
bringing back the fun and going Back Into The
Wild. (The cheetah will return!)
Jo Sexton
Jeremy Morrow
Century National Bank
Ralph Ray
Mr. Lee’s Restaurant
Debbie Robinson
Cambridge/Guernsey County VCB
Eric Schlosser
The Downtown Arena/Central Station Steak & Ale
Rob Stich
Frontier Communications
Dan Titko
Speedy Print/Central Station Steak & Ale
Mike Whitson
Zane State College
Melissa Wilson
Frank McClure & Associates
Inside this Issue
Member News – Pg 2
Upcoming Business After Hours – Pg 3
Leadership Guernsey – Pg 4
LEADS Group, Guernsey Energy Coalition – Pg 5
HR Roundtable – Pg 5
Business Class – Pg 6
Safety Council – Pg 7
The mission of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic, civic and cultural growth of the area, to improve the
quality of life in the community, and to act as the voice of business.
New Chamber Members
A hearty welcome to the following new Chamber members in November and December.
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Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce: www.cambridgeohiochamber.com
135 Muskingum Ave., Zanesville, OH 43701, (740) 452-6804 • Fax: (740) 452-6884 • [email protected]
Member Orientation
We’d like to invite you to attend a member orientation, whether you’re a new member or an existing
member. We have added many benefits over the years and you will certainly find some of them an advantage
to you and your business! The next member orientations are here at the Chamber office on Monday,
January 12th & February 9th at noon. Lunch is on us! Just let us know you’ll be
with us that day so we order enough food.
Biz Net
getting to know our members
Bennett
Paper & Supply
Since its 1986 beginning, Bennett Paper & Supply Co. has provided free (limited) delivery of a wide assortment of
paper, plastic, Styrofoam, and cleaning supplies to offices, restaurants, factories, and individuals. Walk-in business
and special orders are welcomed at their warehouse at 700 Woodlawn Avneue in Cambridge. Why leave town
when Bennett Paper & Supply can deliver your supplies at competitive prices? The owners, Rich and Gretchen,
have years of business experience in the area. Rich’s only prior job was in the family business at Harper Hutchison
Thompson Co., wholesale grocers, resulting in a combined 40 years of experience providing the community with
wholesale products.
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-2- Recent Business After Hours
At Dockside Restaurant, Annie and Terry got everyone in the holiday spirit at their Business After Hours on November 20th. Thank so much
for an incredible evening with friends and co-workers!
US Bank rolled out the red carpet for our final 2014 Business After Hours and Sidlo celebration.
In addition to recognizing John Knight as the 2014 Sidlo Award recipient, we continue to honor
those previous recipients whose legacies live on in the community. 2014 marked the ninth year
presenting the Sidlo Award. The sum and total of these individuals and their accomplishments
is stunning! Congratulations to Larry Caldwell, Judge Ellwood, Dr. Sarap, Grant Hafley, Bob
Ley, Dale Hileman, Maribeth Wright, Laura Bates, and of course, the 2014 Sidlo recipient, John
Knight!
OOPS!
You Almost Won!
And thank you, US Bank, for hosting the December Business After Hours!
the bear’s den catered the
us bank business after hours
nine years of sidlo recipients
L to R: Laura Bates, Bob Ley, Maribeth Wright,
Dr. Michael Sarap, John Knight, Judge David
Ellwood, Larry Caldwell, Grant Hafley,
and Dale Hileman
All For Kids missed winning the $300 Pot
O’ Gold at the November BAH hosted by
Dockside Restaurant. Cambridge City
Schools missed winning the $350 Pot
O’Gold at the December BAH hosted
by US Bank. Sponsors who contributed
to the Pot O’ Gold were the Cambridge
Area Chamber of Commerce, Dockside
Restaurant and US Bank. The pot will go
to $400 in January at the OU Cambridge
event.
Please join us at
these Business
After Hours from
5:00 to 6:30:
January 15
Ohio University Cambridge Center
Pot O’ Gold will be at $400
megin reed
accepts new member plaque
for wayne’s wire rope
jeff leonard
accepts new member plaque
for northwest mini storage
Reserve 2015 Business after hours
February 19
Woodlawn Dental
Pot O’ Gold will be at $350
(if no winner from Jan. event)
Watch for invitations coming soon!
The following months are available:
July, August, October & November
Just give us a call to reserve one of these months!
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Leadership
Guernsey
Youth Leadership Guernsey,
sponsored by Quanex Corp.
Karen Goggin, Leadership Guernsey Administrator
The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce’s Youth and Adult Leadership
Guernsey classes combined forces Thursday, December 11, to travel around
the county and learn about the local law enforcement entities. They had an
opportunity to meet with the officials that keep our county running smoothly.
The day started at the Guernsey County Law Enforcement Center on Southgate
Pkwy. Captain Jeff Paden, of the Guernsey County Sherriff’s office, facilitated
the visit and provided everyone with a fascinating tour of the jail. Lieutenant
Curtis Braniger delivered a presentation about the Sherriff’s office, complete
with details about the history of the department, its jurisdiction, and challenges
they are facing. Sergeant Jason Mackie described his involvement with the
high profile Craig’s list case.
Captain Mark Baker talked about the Cambridge Police Department and its
history and successes; it was complete with fantastic pictures of previous
police forces. That was followed up with a canine demonstration from handler
and trainer, Lieutenant Karl Milam and dogs, Luna and Bosco.
From there, the group traveled to the Guernsey County Administration building
for lunch and a discussion with Sergeant Waddell, from the Ohio State Highway
Patrol. He discussed the hazards of distracted driving and OVI. He also talked
about the values of the Ohio State Patrol; among them are self-discipline and
honesty.
In the afternoon, the adult and youth groups split up to visit the local courtrooms.
The youth went to visit Judge John Mark Nicholson at the Cambridge Municipal
Court. Attendees sat through several public hearings and then Judge Nicholson
discussed his philosophy for handling the cases brought before him. He
followed with a VIP tour of the building.
The adults went to Common Pleas Court and met with Judge David Ellwood.
Judge Ellwood gave the group an historical perspective regarding the location
of the courthouse and the impressive courtroom. Judge Ellwood explained
how the Common Pleas Court operates and introduced his staff members. He
finished with information regarding the make-up of recent cases.
Youth leadership in judge nicholson’s municipal court
adult leadership n judge nicholson’s municipal court
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-4- LEADS
Current members of the Leads group are:
Jeff Loy, Spirit Services
Raymond Longendyke, Action Total Staffing
Karen Boyer, AVC Communications
Dave Caldwell, Huntington Bank
Gergory Carr, Time Warner Cable Business Class
Tina Nicolozakes, Southeastern Med
Mike Lancione, Chicago Bridge & Iron
Jay Morris, Ohio University, Cambridge
Molly Dunn, Lepi & Associates Real Estate
Brent Markley, Stratos Wealth Partners
John Valentine, Valentine Insurance
Rachel Snodgrass, Cambridge Health & Rehabilitation
Brad Richert, Allegra Print & Imaging
Daniel Garcia, Hammontree Engineering
LEADS offers a monthly forum for members to build relationship with other members that will generate sales leads, educate potential customers about
member businesses, and expand networking opportunities. If you are interested in being part of LEADS, give us a call!
The Guernsey County Energy Coalition will continue to meet as relevant topics are brought to our attention. Meetings are held at the Southgate Hotel
on Southgate Parkway from 9:00am to 10:30am. The following meetings are currently scheduled:
January 8, 2015 “Emergency Response and Crisis Management”
Donald Mason, Roetzel & Andress
Regardless of a company’s vigilance and diligence, there is always the potential for a crisis situation. The Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Team at Roetzel provides comprehensive services, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether the circumstance involves a significant accident, fire,
explosion, or chemical release, the first hours after such an event are critical from a liability management standpoint.
Attorneys within the Emergency Response and Crisis Management Team will present an overview of the emergency response services that Roetzel
provides, which are designed as a cradle-to-grave program and is divided into four main areas: 1) OSHA / Workers’ Compensation, 2)Environmental,
3)Risk Management and Trucking, 4)Litigation”
February 5, 2015 “Significance of Wetlands in Southeast Ohio”
Justin Campbell, Environmental Specialist at Fenstermaker & Associates • Cambridge, OH
A review the significance of wetlands and other lesser known “regulated waters” commonly encountered in Southeast Ohio to our culture, economy,
and ecology. These regulated waters include primary headwater streams, seeps, and springs. Topics discussed will include the good and bad
perceptions of these wet areas, ecological processes that depend on them, and how our society benefits from them; as well as the economic
opportunities and hindrances, regulatory requirements, and restoration efforts. Specific examples and topics will include: agriculture, commercial
development, preservation goals, regulatory requirements, private landowner partnerships, and mitigation. It is beneficial to recognize, protect, and
capitalize on the value of wetlands.
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-5- Business Class:
soft skills hard at work
E-mail Etiquette
Handling technology professionally can be
challenging, probably because it’s so easy to use
in our over-stressed lives. Although it seems as
if technology like e-mail should make our lives
easier, electronic communication has the potential
to create problems when used carelessly. Yes, it has
been around for a while, and now it is the highestvolume carrier of messages. But be warned –
don’t forget the following basic, common sense
guidelines to preserve your professionalism in the
workplace:
• Tone can be misunderstood in an e-mail. Avoid sarcasm and innuendos. Take time to
write thoughtful, meaningful communication
that is clear and precise.
• Always reread your e-mail for clarity, spelling,
and word choice before sending.
• Informal communication should not mean
sloppy. Watch for sentence structure and
spelling errors.
• Just because you’re sending an e-mail doesn’t
mean you can let your professionalism relax.
Try to avoid using smiley faces in business
e-mails.
• Using ALL CAPITALS is often viewed as
yelling by the reader. So if you wouldn’t yell at
someone in a meeting, you probably shouldn’t
use ALL CAPITALS in your e-mails.
• Also, do not use all lowercase letters in an
e-mail. Capitalize the first letter of each
sentence, proper nouns, and names.
• Offensive language is inappropriate in the
workplace and should not be used in any
form of business communication.
• Never forward an e-mail if you think or know
the sender intended it for your eyes only.
• Respond to e-mails within a reasonable
amount of time. Generally, within 24 hours
is acceptable.
• Always use a subject line. It makes it easier to
search for the e-mail later.
• Adding a salutation line with your contact
information is extremely helpful for people
who may want to get in touch with you by
mail, phone, or FAX. Learn how to set up
a salutation line that will automatically send
with each of your e-mails.
Before you hit send…
• Don’t send a message to too many people. Ask yourself if everyone needs to see the
content of your message. Is it really necessary
for every person on the distribution list?
Learn to use bc: and cc: in your distribution
of e-mails.
• Using Reply All: Does the whole project team
need to see every little detail of your work
on the project? And if your boss sends an
e-mail thanking everyone for their work on
the team, don’t respond to the entire group
to tell your boss it was your pleasure and he’s
a great leader. These needless REPLY ALL
e-mails are extremely annoying when added
to the volumes of e-mails we all receive.
• Sending and receiving personal e-mail at
work is inappropriate and risky. Since e-mail
can be monitored at many companies, you
run the risk of receiving something from a
friend that could cause a problem for you at
work.
• Do not mark a message “urgent” unless it
really is.
Emotions and sensitive content
• Disagreements and discipline should never
be handled in an e-mail. Don’t use e-mail
to avoid the uncomfortable task of talking
with people face-to-face to work out sensitive
issues.
• Always take the high road if you receive a
scathing e-mail. Either do not respond, or
respond in a kind and factual manner.
• Never, ever, write something in an e-mail
that you wouldn’t want published in the
newspaper. Remember that every electronic
communication leaves a trail.
• E-mails should not be a substitute for face-toface and telephone discussions. If you find
that you’ve gone back and forth repeatedly on
the same issue, it may be time to pick up the
phone and have a productive talk.
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-6- SAVE THE DATE!!!
Carol Emerson, Chair
The Weather Outside is Frightful…..
Well, not exactly at the writing of this article, but it is on
the way. Winter driving can be hazardous and scary, and
as evidenced during the first snows of each season, it
takes us a couple of storms to get used to driving under
these conditions again. Here are some tips that OSHA
provides for safe winter driving:
GET READY (1) Maintain your car - check your tire
tread, battery, no-freeze fluid in your window washer,
check anti-freeze. (2) Make a car emergency kit:
Flashlight, jumper cables, shovel, abrasive material, such
as kitty litter or sand, snow brush, warning devices
(flares), and blankets. Add food and water supplies for
longer trips. (3) Plan your route – check weather, let
others know your route, arrival time. (4) If you are
stopped or stalled, stay in your car, put bright colored
markers on your antenna, shine your dome light. If you
run your car, do so only enough to keep warm. Make
sure the exhaust pipe is clear…not blocked by snow.
PRACTICE COLD WEATHER DRIVING: Rehearse
maneuvers slowly on ice or snow in an empty parking
lot. Know what your brakes will do – stomp on antilock
brakes, pump on non-antilock brakes. Increase stopping
distances on ice and water-covered ice.
PREVENT CRASHES: (1) Do not drink and drive…have a
designated driver. (2) Slow down and keep more
distance between care. (3) Watch for pedestrians. (4)
Avoid fatigue. Get plenty of rest before the trip. Take
frequent breaks … at least every 2 – 3 hours, or switch
drivers.
PROTECT : (1) Buckle up !!! (2) Children under 12 are
safer in the back seat. (3) Use child safety seats
properly. Do not place a rear-facing infant seat in front
of an air bag.
The Southeastern Ohio Safety
Conference and Expo
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Wednesday, May 13th, 2015
at Zane State College’s
Epic Center in Cambridge,Ohio
More information available soon !!!
SAFETY COUNCIL Programs
January 27, 2015 Haz Com Review / Safe
use of Cleaning Chemicals
February 25, 2015 EPA Compliance
March 18, 2015 Safety Awards Banquet –
11:30am -1 pm. Cambridge Country Club
Programs at BWC office – 8-9 am. For more
info, call the Chamber office (439-6688)
SAFETY COUNCIL JEOPARDY
The December Safety Council meeting
featured the annual “safety review” by
playing SAFETY JEOPARDY. This popular
game pitted the attendees (divided into four
teams) who competed for points to answer
items that were covered in this year’s safety
council presentations. The winning team
compiled the most points, each person on
the team was awarded $10 in Chamber
Bucks. (HINT… It pays to attend Safety
Council .. in more ways than one!)
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