Pat Fox, certified trainer in customer service, leadership and supervision, will lead the January luncheon meeting of the Women’s Business Council in team building. Fox is a retired Associate Professor Business Technologies at Marion Technical College after earning her BSBA from Ashland University, her MSed from Dayton University and her AAB from Marion Technical College. […]
Estimated 277,000 could see raise starting Thursday with minimum wage increase
December 31, 2014 by
More than one in 20 working Ohioans will earn a little more at the end of the week than they did at the beginning, according to Policy Matters Ohio. The nonpartisan, Cleveland-based liberal think tank estimates 277,000 Ohioans will benefit from Thursday’s annual increase in Ohio’s minimum wage. Ohio’s minimum wage will increase by 15 […]
Free dental care offered on Christmas Eve in Marion
December 23, 2014 by
All central Ohio Comfort Dental offices, including the Marion office, will be hosting the 31st annual Care Day Wednesday, December 24, 2014, offering free dental care to those in need. Offices will be open on December 24th from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. On Care Day all services will be free to anyone. Patients will […]
Marion YMCA looking for teams for annual Corporate Challenge
December 9, 2014 by
The Marion Family YMCA is now taking registrations for the 2015 Corporate Challenge. The YMCA Corporate Challenge was designed to get companies together for spirited competition and teambuilding. The YMCA says that not only is this a healthy way for local companies and their employees to stay active in the community, it will also add […]
Local Author Signing Books at Marion Bookstore
November 6, 2014 by
Victoria Endicott will be signing copies of her new book “Finding Grace” on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Hope Crossing Christian Books & Gifts. “Finding Grace” is the first of the Elliott Files Series. It explores how four young people impact the life of a therapist forever. Endicott will also have […]
Ribbon Cut at New Home of RHAM
October 14, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Residential Home Association of Marion, Inc. (RHAM) for the ribbon cutting at their new office at 205 West Center Street. The building was the former home of Marion CAN DO and the Chamber. RHAM has been providing services to people with developmental disabilities in Marion County […]
Marion Chamber Cuts Ribbon at Recently Renovated Fairfield Inn
October 3, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Mary Hamby, General Manager of Marion Fairfield Inn, and her staff for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the renovation of the property. The renovation began in December 2013 and included updates to the lobby, implementing many elements of the Fairfield Perspectives décor package, which focuses on […]
Marion Curves for Women Celebrates 2nd Anniversary
September 29, 2014 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Cindi Bentley, owner of Curves for Women, her staff and customers for a Ribbon Cutting kick off for their 2nd anniversary in the Marion community. Curves for Women, 1199 Delaware Ave., Suite 111, is hosting a Happy Birthday Open House featuring special promotional prices through the […]
Marion POET General Manager Back from Lobbying Trip to Washington
September 19, 2014 by
Cliff Brannon, General Manager of POET Biorefining – Marion, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with other POET officials to meet with Congressional officials and highlighted the important role ethanol plays in reducing U.S. dependence on foreign oil and revitalizing the American economy. Brannon joined Growth Energy leaders, including CEO Tom Buis and Co-Chairman of the […]
Attorney General Files Suit Against Marion Contractor
September 17, 2014 by
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Tuesday announced a lawsuit against a Marion home improvement company accused of failing to deliver promised services and failing to pay supply companies, resulting in liens placed on consumers’ homes. In the lawsuit, the Attorney General charges Beltran Construction LLC and its owner, Jon Settlemire, with violations of Ohio’s consumer […]
