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February 24, Regional Report

In this Edition:

Chamber Next!

2022 has been a fantastic and exciting year for the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber and its members... and there's so much more to come.

We have experienced unprecedented growth, from 2,300 members to 2,900 members in less than two years. This gives us a much more powerful voice influencing public policy, so that the entire Valley can be more prosperous.

Chamber Updates Event Registration Policy

Please note that beginning February 1, we implemented a nominal late fee for those who register less than one week (7 days) prior to each event. We will include with each event notice the date in which late fees will be incurred to ensure you have ample time to register. Registration deadlines ensure that we have accurate counts for food, seats, printed materials, attendee name tags and more. We appreciate your attention to this matter and adhering to these deadlines!

SOL Serenity Wellness | February 27
112 East Market Street, Warren | 11 a.m.

Trauma Therapy Company | March 1
8440 Market Street, Unit 200, Boardman | 12 p.m.

Wingstop | March 6
6261 Youngstown-Warren Road, Suit 70, Niles | 11 a.m.

University Nutrition | March 7
135 Lincoln Avenue, Youngstown | 10 a.m.

Leaders Edge: The Power of Mindset, Energy, and Attitude

Today’s business leaders are facing significant challenges such as economic instability, shifting workforce expectations and increased pressure from all stakeholders. Now, more than ever, it’s critical for leaders to have clarity of purpose and a compelling vision while identifying and embracing the key disciplines required to be an effective and successful leader.

High Performance, an HBK Company, is offering an executive coaching series designed to give Valley businesses a leadership edge.

Each quarter, High Performance will focus on a particular aspect of leadership excellence that has proven to be a critical determinate of success. The monthly sessions will take a deeper dive into common challenges leaders face, along with practical solutions to give you a path forward. Monthly sessions include group discussion, Q & A and specific action steps you can share with your team to begin transforming your organization.

And most importantly, this series provides you the opportunity to network and collaborate with local Valley business leaders to grow your business and impact the region.

Power Lunch at The Chophouse

Tuesday, March 7 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
The Chophouse | 9519 East Market Street, Warren

Connect with Chamber member friends at our Power Lunch! We will provide a complete roster at the time of the event so that you can follow-up with your fellow members.

Good Morning, Mahoning!

Tuesday, March 9 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
The Lake Club | 1140 Paulin Road, Poland
$25 per member | $35 per non-member

Good Morning, Mahoning! features lots of great updates, and we invite you to join us to hear from:

• Jim Kinnick, Executive Director of Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, who will talk about the Mahoning River of Opportunity initiative;

• Our program sponsors Trivium Packaging, Platz Realty Group and Kennsington Grille;

• Jayson Hill, Senior Director at the Macy's Distribution Center, will discuss big changes in the area and their district;

And more to come!

Chamber Updates Event Registration Policy
Register by March 2 to avoid incurring late fees!

Mahoning Valley Safety Council

Cybersecurity: A Business Killer with a People Cure

Wednesday, March 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stambaugh Auditorium | 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown
$30 per member | $40 per non-member

Featuring: Paul Hugenberg, Rea & Associates

Cybersecurity is a loaded term. It calls up visions of computer experts, thieves in hoodies with dark faces, lots of code writing. And while the root of the cybersecurity epidemic certainly has origins in these places, the reality of our current concerns can be alleviated with simple steps that are the responsibility of the rest of us. Not technical, not difficult, but often unknown. Most issues start with a simple click of an email; something we do 100s of times a day. There is a common theme in the cybersecurity communities that “people” are our greatest weakness, and people are our best control.” We will spend time talking about the risks cyber treats pose to business, why they are growing every year, and why we (everyone), has a role to play in helping our organizations avoid the bigger problems. We just need to know what to do.

Chamber Updates Event Registration Policy
Register by March 8 to avoid incurring late fees!

Good Morning, Youngstown!

Thursday, March 30 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Stambaugh Auditorium | 1000 Fifth Avenue, Youngstown
$25 per member | $35 per non-member

Good Morning, Youngstown! always features plenty of great updates, and this year's event is no exception. Be sure to join us on Thursday, March 30 at Stambaugh Auditorium and hear from:

• Mayor Tito Brown will give us his annual state of the city address to discuss what's happening in Youngstown and what lies ahead;

• Our program sponsors: Premier Bank, Platz Realty, and Trivium Packaging;

• And many more speakers to come!

Chamber Updates Event Registration Policy
Register by March 23 to avoid incurring late fees!

Columbus Drive-In

Wednesday, April 19 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ohio Chamber of Commerce | 230 East Town Street, Columbus
$250 per member | $500 per non-member

The annual Columbus Drive-In will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19th, at The Ohio Chamber in Columbus. The cost is $250 for members and $500 for non-members.

Attendees have the option of driving down on their own or by signing up to ride the bus to and from the venue on the 19th.

Past Drive-Ins have resulted in millions of dollars in state funding and essential policies to help make the Valley a better place to live, learn, work and play. The day will consist of 75-80 Valley leaders holding meetings with the most influential state policymakers.

Below is a link for the block of rooms at the Renaissance Downtown Hotel if you plan to stay the night of the 18th or the 18th and the 19th.

The Regional Chamber and The Vindicator proudly present the 30th Annual ATHENA Award Program, celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding professional women in the Valley. Since its inception in our community, no other program has generated as much anticipation, visibility and admiration as this nationally recognized event.

The Valley's ATHENA Award Program—lauded as one of the top five largest in the country for our number of nominees and attendees—has honored more than 1,000 women over the past 29 years and stayed true to its mission every step of the way.

You are cordially invited to be an important part of the 2023 ATHENA festivities as a nominator and/or sponsor:

• Identify, nominate and showcase a colleague who demonstrates the ATHENA qualities, which include professional accomplishment, community leadership and mentorship of other women.

• Participate as a sponsor—a powerful marketing opportunity to enhance your organization's visible commitment to the community, leadership development and our Valley's success stories.

The 2023 ATHENA Award Dinner, which will be held May 18 at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield, includes a cocktail reception, dinner, recognition of all nominees and the announcement of this year's award recipient.

The remarkable success of the ATHENA program is a result of the participation and support of the business community. We are grateful for your past support as nominators and sponsors and look forward to your continued participation to expand and sustain this truly special program.

We have made fillable PDFs of the nomination form available in this email below. The completed PDF forms may be submitted via email. For further information or a hard copy nomination form, please contact Kim Calvert, Regional Chamber Sr. Vice President of Marketing & Member Services, at 330-744-2131, ext. 1235.

The deadline for nominations is
Monday, March 6, 2023.

Thank you in advance for helping to make this a memorable occasion!

Save The Date!

D.C. Fly-In: June 7-8
Hotel: Hyatt Washington D.C.
Where: Members Room in the Library of Congress (Thank you, Congressman Bill Johnson)

YWRC Golf Outing | Save The Date!

Monday, August 14 | Avalon Golf & Country Club: The Grand Resort

The Youngstown Warren Regional Chamber Foundation is proud to announce that our golf outing will be returning in grand fashion after a five-year hiatus!

All proceeds benefit the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)3 charitable organization supporting equitable economic and workforce development programs in the Mahoning Valley.

Reduce Your Energy Costs!

With electric and natural gas rates skyrocketing, many businesses are turning to energy efficiency measures to reduce their energy costs. In this webinar, we will discuss what options are available, from solar to LED lighting and why now is a great time to take advantage of all of the new rebates, incentives, and grants available.

The Valley’s Financial Health & Its Impact on Your Children’s Hospital

Chamber President & CEO, Guy Coviello joined Akron Children’s Hospital’s CFO, Gordan Edwards, earlier this month to discuss the state of the Mahoning Valley, as well as Akron Children’s Hospital!

Welcome to Take 5 With the Regional Chamber!

In this edition, we highlight Trumbull Regional Medical Center & OH Wow! Children Science Center!

This week's #JobsNow segment features the Beloved Guardians Home Health. The JobsNow #WorkForce initiative is spearheaded by the Regional Chamber and program partners WKBN and Steward Health Care (WorkMED).

Are You Hiring?

The Regional Chamber’s JobsNow workforce initiative was created to help close the gap between the demand for skilled labor and the supply of workforce-ready employees in the Valley by publicizing available jobs and reducing hiring costs for all chamber members.

Download the JobsNow fact sheet for more information, or contact Melissa Maiorano at 330-744-2131, Ext. 1220, or Melissa@RegionalChamber.com.

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