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Benefit of the Month November 2020

Member to Member DealsWould you like to offer your fellow Chamber members a discount?  Your offer will be listed on the Chamber website with information about your offer and your business.See the listing of current Member to Member Deals HERE.  

November Chamber Meeting 2020

The November Chamber Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm via Zoom.  Jennifer McDonald, Licking County Chamber of Commerce, will be our main speaker. The topic is An Economic Update:  Small Business in Licking County. Licking County Chamber President, Jennifer McDonald, will discuss the state of the local economy and how businesses are navigating the economic challenges brought on by the pandemic.  She will address workforce challenges and opportunities, financial aid

Chamber Happenings November 2020

BOD Election  The Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Board elections at the November meeting. Two directors' positions are up for election this November. Per Section 5 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce, the President appointed a nominating committee in September. This group has selected candidates from the membership who are willing to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Ballots will be emailed to voting members within 10 days of the

Licking County Update for November 2020 from Commissioner Tim Bubb

Read the November Licking County Update from Commissioner Tim Bubb.CLICK HERE

Ohio Helps Small Businesses

$125 Million Grant Program Will Help Ohio Small Businesses Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted today announced a $125 million grant program to help small businesses that have been harmed by the effects of COVID-19. The grants will provide $10,000 to small businesses in Ohio with no more than 25 employees. The program will be administered by the Ohio Development Services Agency. Eligible businesses that are approved to receive grants can use the money for a variety of expenses,

October Chamber Meeting 2020

The October Chamber Meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm via Zoom.  Dr. Rochelle Dunn, Ohio State University, will be our main speaker. The topic isSupporting the Mental Health Needs of Adolescents during Stressful Times. This discussion will address the current mental health needs of adolescents. The effects of the Pandemic will be addressed as a critical factor. Dr. Dunn has been a resident of Pataskala for the past 18 years, where she and her husband are raising three

Benefit of the Month October 2020

The SOCA Benefit PlanLet us introduce you to a health plan that gives small businesses like yours an easier, more affordable way to offer health benefits – with a lot less worry. It’s called the SOCA Benefit Plan!  The financial stability you’ve been looking for. The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) has teamed up with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to offer businesses with 2 to 50 employees an opportunity to participate in a large, self-funded pool backed by Anthem.  With benefits and

Chamber Happenings October 2020

BOD Election   The Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce will be holding its Board elections at the November meeting. Two directors' positions are up for election this November. Per Section 5 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce, the President appointed a nominating committee in September. This group has selected candidates from the membership who are willing to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors. Ballots will be emailed to voting members within 10 days of the

Licking County Update for October 2020 from Commissioner Tim Bubb

September Chamber Meeting 2020

The September Chamber Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm via Zoom. Olivia Biggs, Public Information Officer, and Chad Brown, Health Commissioner from the Licking County Health Department, will be our speakers. The topic is COVID-19 Updates in Licking County. Chad Brown is the Health Commissioner at the Licking County Health Department. He has worked in public health for 22 years and has worked for several local health departments in Ohio and the Ohio Department of

Benefit of the Month September 2020

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September Chamber Happenings 2020

Chamber Happenings September 2020Recently the Golf Outing Committee (composed completely of board members of the Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce) sent out a survey to all members to gauge interest and to solicit comments related to this year's Chamber golf outing - currently scheduled for October 9. Based on the results of this survey, and based on discussions had by the committee members, the Pataskala Chamber has decided to cancel this year's golf outing. This year would have marked our 31st annual

Licking County Update for September 2020 from Commissioner Tim Bubb

The National Advocates Announces Brian Joslyn as One of Its Top 100 Lawyers in Ohio

The National Advocates is pleased to announce that Brian Joslyn of The Joslyn Law Firm in Columbus has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 attorneys in Ohio as a Top 30Matrimonial and Family Lawyer.  It is an honor available only to a select group of lawyers in recognition of their superior skills & qualifications as top attorneys in their primary areas of practice. The selection for this exclusive list is limited to only 100 attorneys in each state or highly populated region of a state. That Top

August Chamber Happenings 2020

Chamber Happenings August 2020In case you missed it, Terrie McDonald, our president resigned and moved to Florida. Jeff Rothweiler is now our President and the BOD appointed Nathan Yolles as our Vice President and Laura Edelblute as a Director to fill the Board.Do you know someone who may be interested in joining the Pataskala Chamber? Now is a great time; the member dues are discounted for the remainder of 2020. Click HERE to see the discounts.Need some business advice? Contact East Central Ohio SCORE for

August Chamber Meeting 2020

The August Chamber Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm via Zoom.  Ron Smith, Director of Business Development, Neighborhood Bridges, will be our speaker. The topic is Bridging people in need with people who want to help.Neighborhood Bridges will make use of technology and social media to engage the community in helping to identify specific needs in the community – and then will invite community members to help fill those needs. Neighborhood Bridges will work in

Benefit of the Month August 2020

August Benefit of the MonthDid you know that Pataskala Chamber Members can list their job postings for FREE on the Chamber website?  Just log in to the MIC and click add a job posting. If you are not sure how to log in to the MIC, contact the Chamber office. Click HERE to see the current job postings.

Licking County Update for July 2020 from Commissioner Tim Bubb

July Newsletter 2020

Read the July 2020 Newsletter HERE.

Joslyn Law Firm: Criminal Defense Lawyer - Title IX: Rights of the Accused

Title IX: Rights of the Accused Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972 provides the process by which colleges and universities handle complaints of sexual discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. It applies to every college and university that receives federal funding. While the process for Title IX investigations can vary from school to school, the process does not favor the accused. Too often, college students are falsely accused of sexual assault and don’t have the rights