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The speaker is Carleen Dotson, Training Specialist/Certified Business Advisor for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). The SBDC at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs is funded through the Small Business Administration, Ohio Development Services Agency, and Ohio University (OU). This funding enables the SBDC to provide no-cost, confidential business assistance by Certified Business Advisors to for-profit businesses in our area. Located in rural Appalachia, the Ohio University SBDC serves a 13 county region, including: Athens, Meigs, Hocking, Perry, Fairfield, Licking Washington, Morgan, Noble, Monroe, Muskingum, Guernsey, and Belmont counties. We understand that businesses within this 13–county footprint face unique challenges. Not only are we situated within rural Appalachia, where infrastructure may be limited, but several of our counties are federally designated as economically depressed or at-risk.

Reservations are not required, but we would like a tentative head count. Please call the Chamber Office at 740-342-3547 or email [email protected] by 10 a.m. on March 14 with numbers. Both a grilled chicken breast and ham will be our lunch options for $15 which include sides, dessert, beverage, and gratuity.

This program is open to the public!

Perry County Chamber Events

As you know we have cancelled the Groundhog Breakfast and are in the process of sending refunds to those who had made reservations. We are excited to be planning a few new events for the year and will be sending out information on those events as soon as we have details.

We will be mailing out your discount cards and decals this month. Be sure to check the website for additional discounts as we add new members.

Hocking College Dental Hygiene Clinic

Hocking College offers affordable dental care through their Dental Hygiene Clinic at their Perry County Campus, located at 5454 St. Rt. 37, New Lexington. (across from the Perry County Fairgrounds) Prices are as follows- 13 & under is $10, 13-65 is $20, Veterans, 1st responders, medicaid, 65 & older are free. Contact Brii or Savanah at Hocking College Dental Hygiene Clinic 740-753-7540.

Perry County Park District Speaker Series

‘The 22-Caliber Killers Case’

The Perry County Park District is pleased to host Judge Luann Cooperrider on March 10 at the Hoover Theater, 125 E. High St., Glenford. Donations to attend this event are appreciated and will benefit your Perry County Park District.

Luann will open the files of the infamous .22 caliber Killers case. Central Ohio was terrorized in 1977 and 1978 as two brothers, Gary and Thaddeus Lewingdon… “The .22 caliber killers” robbed and shot to death 10 people across three counties.

Welcome to our new members

Hiring event at Mount Aloysius

There will be open interviews on March 10 from 3–6 p.m. at Mount Aloysius, 5375 Tile Plant Road, New Lexington. (740-342-3343) There are both full– and part–time positions available. They offer benefits and retirement. After six months of employment full time employees will receive a $500 bonus and part time a $250 bonus. There is a guaranteed pay increase after 90 days and free daily lunch. If you need help with creating a resume, practice interview or professional attire you can call Perry County JFS 740-721-0674.

Mount Aloysius will have their Spring Craft Show on March 26 from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in the Mt. Al Gymnasium. Anyone interested in reserving a space should contact Penny Norris or Cherrie Leber (740) 342-3343 or [email protected]. WiFi is now available for vendors. Check out their facebook page www.facebook/Mountaloysiuscorp. Mt Aloysius will be selling lunch in the concession area.

Central State University Extension offers two programs

Seedling Care for Beginning Farmers, Tuesday, March 15, 7-8 p.m.; and Adding CoverCrops to your Specialty Crop Plan, March 22, 2022 7-8 p.m. Both programs are held at Central State University Extension, Southeast Regional Office, 5454 St. Rt. 37, Room 203, New Lexington. These are free. Pre-registration is not required. Contact Denise Natoli Brooks at [email protected] or Leslie at 740-541-2714 for information.

Tri-County Career Center offerings

Power line technician training begins March 14, Monday-Thursday 3–7 p.m. Course fee is $2,200 which includes boots, gloves, hard hat and safety glasses. Phlebotomy Training begins on April 4. It will be held Monday-Thursday 5:30–9 p.m.. The total cost of this training is $1,823. For more information or to register call 740-753-5464. Tri County Career Center is located at 15676 St. Rt. 691, Nelsonville.