Logan County Chamber of Commerce
  • Home
  • Economic Development
  • Visitors Bureau
  • About
    • Meet the Staff
    • Chamber Board
    • Contact
  • Join The Chamber
    • Application
    • Benefits >
      • Virtual Tour with Reality Capture
  • Community
    • Stars in Business
    • County Profile
    • Community Calendar
    • Local Job Openings
    • 2023 Community Resource Guide
  • Members
    • Member Benefits & Resources
    • Member Directory
    • Join the Chamber
    • Safety Council
    • Leadership Logan County
    • Young Professionals
    • Logan County Collaborative
    • Pursuit of Excellence Workshop
  • News
    • Newsletter
  • LoCo Gap Year Program

​Safety Council Hosts Chad Dunlap

4/24/2023

0 Comments

 
Picture
The Logan County Safety Council welcomed Chad Dunlap, professional speaker on mental health, to a special session at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center on April 20. Members of the Safety Council as well as Hi-Point students and community members were invited to attend one of three sessions. 

Chad shared his story of personal encounters with suicide and loss - and the lessons he learned from his experiences - during an interactive discussion with attendees. He provided mental health statistics and outlined resources for those struggling with mental health issues, including 988, the national 24-hour suicide and crisis lifeline. 

​Logan County Safety Council meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month and are free to attend. More information on Safety Council is available here. 
0 Comments

West Ohio Tool Company - April Business of the month

4/13/2023

0 Comments

 
Picture
West Ohio Tool Co. is a small family run business doing big things in Logan County! Starting as a tool sharpening business, Kerry and Kim Buchenroth began "Buck's Sharpening" out of their garage in 1989. With expanding services and customers, the business eventually outgrew the garage, a remodeled chicken coop/storage building and a steel building that was built on their property. By 2000, the Buchenroths moved to a new building at the Indian Lake Industrial Park and became known as what it is today: West Ohio Tool Co.
 
In 2019, Kerry had some health challenges, so Kaci (Kim & Kerry's daughter) and her husband, Rea stepped in to manage the company. Kaci had more than two decades of hands on experience. Kerry stayed on as a trusted advisor but unfortunately passed in 2021. Kerry’s vision combined with he and Kim’s work ethic, problem solving, customer service and dedication that built West Ohio Tool Co. lives on more than 30 years after clearing the initial space in their garage. Today, they are not only family owned still, but also 100% woman owned since Kim and Kaci are the current owners. Recently, West Ohio Tool was recognized as the cover story of womLEAD magazine and have certifications pending for WBENC, WOSB (Women Owned on the federal level) and Small Business.


Read More
0 Comments

April Legislative Impact Meeting: Superintendent Panel 4/11/23

4/13/2023

0 Comments

 
The Chamber hosted its monthly Legislative Impact Meeting on April 11th with a Logan County School Superintendents panel. Scott Mann from Riverside Local School District, John Scheu from Benjamin Logan Local School District, Rob Underwood from Indian Lake Schools, Rick Smith from Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, and Brad Hall from Bellefontaine City Schools all shared about recent wins and challenges at their schools.  They asked the community to continue holding the schools and students to a high standard. All students, regardless of economic status, behavior, or other obstacles are still just as capable of learning and being successful in the community.
Several highlights shared include:
  • Logan County Schools share an incredible partnership and collaborative spirit.  The Superintendents regularly interact and share ideas
  • Our schools are a reflection of the greater Logan County community.  The values of the community are seen in the schools just like the challenges seen in the community are seen in the schools.  Superintendents asked the community to not believe everything they read about schools as issues that show up in national or even state news often do not reflect what is happening locally.
  • Mental health of students has become a focus and concern.  More dollars are being budgeted for things outside the classroom: social emotional issues, mental health professionals, counselors, school security, and safety.
  • There is ongoing concern for the ability of students to pay for lunch.  During COVID all students received free breakfast and lunch.  Today, many kids simply go hungry.  Looking to the state for possible other resources to support students nutrition.
  • Enrollment at all districts but Benjamin Logan and Ohio Hi-Point has been gradually declining and now seems to be nearing a plateau
    • Bellefontaine about 2,300 students gradual decline for 15 years. Major success in 2022 adding pre-school which will expand in 2023
    • Riverside about 600 students and also a steady decline.  Very proud of 31 kids being selected to compete in the national Business Professionals of America event this summer
    • Indian Lake about 1,400 students down from 1,800 in 2009.  Expect to plateau at about 1,300. Seeing significant growth in their FFA and Agriculture programs with onsite pasture and livestock
    • Benjamin Logan about 1,700 students and seeing minor growth.  Covers 3 counties and is the 16th largest school district in the state by square mileage.  26 bus routes. Very proud to onsite health care with Community Health and Wellness Partners and of their required financial literacy class for all students. 
    • Ohio Hi-Point has growing enrollment and programming.  They cover 5 counties and 14 school districts.  They are about to expand into their 59th program offered either onsite or at their satellite school locations.
  • School Funding is always a challenge as the state makes changes every two-years with the state budget, yet schools budget on a 5-year plan.  85% of budgets are employees so any time reductions are needed, there are not many non-people places to reduce cost.  95% of what schools receive funding for is for mandated programming, meaning there is little discretion in how dollars can be spent. 
The next Legislative Impact Meeting will be held on Tuesday May 9th from 8-9am at the Mary Rutan Health Center.  The Logan County Commissioners will be presenting on recent project updates, wins, and challenges. 
Picture
0 Comments

Indian Lake hosts 7th annual Logan County Career Expo

4/13/2023

0 Comments

 

Author

https://www.peakofohio.com/local-news/indian-lake-hosts-7th-annual-logan-county-career-expo

Picture
Indian Lake upperclassmen are connecting with area employers for employment now and opportunities for the future. Ninety local businesses and organizations set up shop during the 7th Annual Logan County Career Expo held recently at Indian Lake High School. Students from several Logan and Hardin County schools visited booths set up in the ILHS Main Gym, the ILHS Auxiliary Gym, and the hallways nearby. All ILHS Juniors in the College and Career planning class attended the event. Representatives from the fields of agriculture, health care, retail, food service, finance, manufacturing, construction, law enforcement, and more were on hand. Educators encouraged students to talk with as many employers as possible. Some even participated in scheduled and on-the-spot interviews for positions that are available. ILHS Junior Ryan Culp plans to go to college out of high school, but he is already exploring where he might work once he earns a degree.
​
Junior Callie Burba came to the Expo with a similar plan to make connections at area healthcare facilities. “I’m looking for places that offer therapy and social work so I can help people with their mental health,” Burba said. During the Expo junior Logan Duncan filled out employment applications for a few local factories. He says he wants to work this summer and lay the groundwork for his Plan B. “I’m hoping to go to college for architecture for four years and go from there. But manufacturing and factory work is my backup plan and I’m getting started.”
Logan County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Ben Vollrath met with students before they entered the Expo.
He says there are still many more jobs available in our area than we have people to fill positions, so this is an exciting day for local employers as they also try to connect with future employees.
​The annual Logan County Career Expo is a product of the Logan County Collaborative. It is coordinated by the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center in partnership with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, Logan County Job, and Family Services, local school administrators, and committee members from local businesses.

0 Comments

Chamber First Thursday at Gathering Grounds – New Location!

4/13/2023

0 Comments

 
Picture
​The Chamber hosted April’s First Thursday Coffee networking event at Gathering Grounds in Russells Point for the first time ever! Gathering Grounds joined the Chamber last year and was added to the First Thursday coffee shop rotation this year. They provided excellent coffee, tea, and breakfast items for our 30+ attendees at the event.

Picture
Our next First Thursday is scheduled for May 4 at Sweetie Pie’s Baked Goods & Coffee Shop in West Liberty starting at 8 a.m. We encourage anyone interested in getting to know other community and business members to join us. We recommend arriving about 10 minutes early to order your coffee and join the rest of the group on the second floor of the West Liberty Village offices in the West Liberty Opera House, which is just across the street from Sweetie Pie’s. There will be small group networking for 5-10 minutes, after which we’ll invite everyone into one large group to introduce themselves and give a 1-minute elevator pitch on their business or organization.
Thanks again to the Gathering Grounds team for hosting us on April 6 – we’re looking forward to coming back in a few months!

0 Comments

Chamber Celebrates Elevate Chiropractic

4/12/2023

0 Comments

 
Logan County Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Elevate Chiropractic in Bellefontaine
The Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for Elevate Chiropractic, Bellefontaine’s newest chiropractic clinic owned and operated by Dr. Jacob Harshfield. An Indian Lake High School graduate, Dr. Jacob brings 6 years of experience in the chiropractic field to Logan County. His practice focuses on whole-person health – not just back and neck pain. Dr. Jacob provides onsite X-rays, structural correction rehab, wellness care, and nutritional counseling, all in addition to a variety of chiropractic adjustments. 
​
Elevate Chiropractic is located at 190 Reynolds Avenue in Bellefontaine. More information is available at www.elevatechirocare.com

Welcome back to Logan County, Dr. Jacob! 
0 Comments

Chamber Celebrates The Photo Booth

4/10/2023

0 Comments

 
Logan County Chamber Ribbon Cutting at The Photo Booth in Bellefontaine
The Photo Booth’s new space is officially open! The Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting on Friday, April 7 to congratulate owner Susie Jarvis on her new location at 137 S. Main Street in downtown Bellefontaine. This is Susie’s third location; she began her business in the Marketplace and named it The Photo Booth because, as she puts it, “the space was basically the size of a photo booth.” Today, The Photo Booth offers a variety of photography options for families, high school seniors, newborns, and more, in addition to videography services. 

​Congratulations Susie – we wish you continued success!
0 Comments

    Categories

    All
    Apps For Small Business
    Business Of The Month
    ECommerce
    Email Marketing
    Marketing Trends
    Networking
    News
    Online Sales
    Pursuit Of Excellence Business Success Series
    Ribbon Cutting
    Small Business Owners
    Social Media Strategy

    Archives

    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019

    RSS Feed

Logan County Ohio Chamber of Commerce logo
Logan County Chamber of Commerce
100 S. Main St, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
Contact Us
Phone: 937.599.5121
Fax: 937.599.2411
Site powered by Berry Digital Solutions, LLC
  • Home
  • Economic Development
  • Visitors Bureau
  • About
    • Meet the Staff
    • Chamber Board
    • Contact
  • Join The Chamber
    • Application
    • Benefits >
      • Virtual Tour with Reality Capture
  • Community
    • Stars in Business
    • County Profile
    • Community Calendar
    • Local Job Openings
    • 2023 Community Resource Guide
  • Members
    • Member Benefits & Resources
    • Member Directory
    • Join the Chamber
    • Safety Council
    • Leadership Logan County
    • Young Professionals
    • Logan County Collaborative
    • Pursuit of Excellence Workshop
  • News
    • Newsletter
  • LoCo Gap Year Program