Have you ever been put on-hold only to hear the same message played over and over? In the perfect world no phone call would be put on-hold but in this world it is just a fact of business life. In fact approximately 70% of all business phone calls are placed on-hold. An average on-hold time…
On behalf of the Paulding Chamber of Commerce, thank you to everyone who attended the Merry and Bright Christmas parade on Tuesday, November 28th. The event was full of community cheer, tons of lights, an awesome parade, and creative parade entries. Of course, we can’t forget the man of the hour, Santa Claus, made an…
Antwerp began their Christmas time of the year with the Chamber of Commerce tapping into all the fun of the season on Friday, December 1st. The hardworking members of the Chamber have been planning the event for months and now it has finally come about. The girls and boys from the high school show choir…
Letter to the Editor I just read the editorials on the director of the Chamber of Commerce refusal of announcing the Democratic Veterans float! I was in the parade pulling a display for the Flat Rock Creek Fall Festival, and she screwed up announcing the festival she’s the head of. OK, I wasn’t too concerned,…
The Payne Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a 5-K to raise funds for Dustin Shuherk’s medical expenses. It will be held at the Payne School ball fields on Saturday, July 29 at 8:00 AM. Age group medals and door prizes will be awarded. Walkers, kids, and dogs are welcome. A registration form is available at…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce is looking for someone who YOU think is the real “Gem” for the 2017 Antwerp Day in the Park’s Gem of the Year. Do you know someone who is civic minded or is making our community a better place? Someone who lives in the Antwerp School District and is not…
The OSU Extension building was decorated in the style of the Irish on Friday night March 17th. The dinner began with a lovely spread of hors d’oeurves and sliders to please the palate and break the ice for an evening of the business owners who support the Paulding Chamber of Commerce and Paulding County. While…
A wide spread of appetizers were on display for Paulding Chamber members to graze over at the Paulding Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Thursday, March 10. After introductions of awards (listed below), attendees enjoyed an evening of guilt-free and risk-free gambling fun! All game chips won were turned in for tickets to put in…
36 people participated in the 5-K run/walk sponsored by the Payne Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 25, starting at the Payne School ball fields. $907.00 was raised for the Payne Community Food Bank. Age group medal winners were: Elizabeth Martin (1st) Adrienne Rosswurm (2nd); Jacob Nygaard (1st) Avin Johnson (2nd); Racheal Head (1st) Julie…
Every year the Antwerp Chamber of Commerce selects an outstanding member of the community based upon the entries provided by residents. This year Bill Fish has been selected for the 2015 Antwerp Chamber of Commerce Gem of the Year. Bill is actively involved in the community — from the school to the city works. You…
The Woodburn Chamber of Commerce had a fantastic evening on Thursday, April 26 at the American Legion Post 377 on Main Street. This is the first annual banquet the chamber put forth for the members. Kevin Heckley of Heckley Auto gave the Invocation and following that was the dinner for all invited. The entertainment was…
The Eagle’s Lodge hosted a full house at the Annual Paulding Chamber Banquet on February 17 and everyone enjoyed a spectacular meal provided by Kim’s Classic Catering. After a few words by the new Chamber Director, Peggy Emerson, the financial reports were read and the ambitions plans for the future were laid out, mentioning both…
The Antwerp Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to promote community spirit and get people involved for the Holiday Season. This year for the Christmas time of year they continued the lights and decoration contest and had three categories for people to choose from. The voting took place on Facebook, email or as submitting…
