Tag: Chamber

NH Chamber Annual Ag Appreciation Day

The New Haven Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the Annual Ag Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Township Park. A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be provided by the Heritage and Woodlan FFA. The Chamber Ag Appreciation Day is a major promotional event for member businesses. Each…

“SHOP SMALL” IN ANTWERP EVENT TO BE NOVEMBER 28th!!

Santa Claus is coming to town! Hey Antwerp! We all know that Friday will be “Black Friday” and Monday is “Cyber Monday” but did you know that Saturday is national “Small Business Saturday?“ We are encouraging everyone to visit a small business to do some holiday shopping in Antwerp this Saturday. Our local Chamber of…

Antwerp Day In the Park!

Chalk Walk offered again at Day in the Park Artists young and old are invited to “paint” in chalk during the Day in the Park, August 8, 2015 in Antwerp. This year’s theme for the Chalk Walk is “Here’s Antwerp”. So, what does this mean? Use your imagination… what is your image of Antwerp? Children…

Payne Relief 5K

The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Payne Relief 5K on July 25, 2015 for the local food bank. Run or walk to raise money to stock up the local food bank. Everyone will receive a t-shirt with a pre-registration. Start time is 8:00 a.m. and you can also register that day. First and…

Ann’s Kids learn about Community building

Ann’s Bright Beginnings daycare children learned all about building a town and all of the things a town needs to thrive. We then designed our very own town which we were very proud of! Mrs. Peggy Emerson, Paulding County Chamber director, was our guest for the day. In back with Mrs. Emerson are: Madi Schilt,…

Paulding Chamber Selects New Executive Director

The Paulding Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected Peggy Emerson as the new Executive Director. Emerson has worked with businesses both large and small throughout her career. Most recently she was the Recruitment and Community Outreach Team Leader for the Girl Scouts of Western Ohio’s Lima Region. Prior to that she spent nearly…

Paulding Putnam Electric Coop Names Willitzer as Marketing and Economic Development Manager

Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative has named Erika Willitzer their Marketing and Economic Manager. It’s a move that CEO George Carter hopes will ensure a more competitive business environment and position for economic growth in the PPEC territory.  The electric company serves more than 12,900 member-owners in Paulding, Putnam, Defiance, Van Wert and Allen counties in…

Paulding Chamber Director To Resign

The West Bend News enjoyed working with Erika, promoting community events, while at the Paulding Chamber.Paulding Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Erika Willitzer has decided to step down as director of the Paulding Chamber. However, she will stay on until after the Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival and her last official day will be Thursday,…

Antwerp Recognizes Gem of the Year

This year Doug Bragg was selected by the voters of Antwerp as the Gem of the Year! Most people who live in Paulding County probably know Doug or at least knows of his businesses. He was selected because of how much he has put into the community — creating jobs, and services. Doug graduated from Antwerp…

Hicksville Summer Fest – Saturday!

It’s that time of year again as the kids are worried about school starting in a few weeks, yet getting one last gasp at the fun fairs.  Saturday, August 2nd the Hicksville Chamber is hosting their Downtown Summer Fest. Stop in and have lots of fun with your friends!

Payne’s Downtown to Undergo More Changes

On the heels of the Payne Chamber of Commerce’s ‘jaw dropping’ project in 2012, the Organization is at it again with plans to change the landscape in downtown Payne in the coming months by eliminating the Community’ s newest eyesore. Last year the Chamber, aided by the Village’s purchase of its 119 N. Main Street…