The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will be visiting South Africa on September 10, 2017 and is inviting chamber members, and family and friends of chamber members to join them. Travelers will participate in a ten-day journey to South Africa, with 4 nights in Cape Town and 3 nights in Pilanesberg […]
2016/2017 Leadership Marion! graduates creating business accelerator
May 19, 2017 by
Leadership Marion! the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, announces its 2016/2017 graduates. The following individuals graduated from Leadership Marion! on May 12th: Dottie Bowes Residential Home Association of Marion, Inc. Dawn Boyd United Church Homes, Inc. Clint Canterbury 1st Consolidated Fire District Jennifer Cook Sika Corporation Leigh Gribble The Ohio State University […]
Chamber Directors hold annual strategic planning, invite comment at annual meeting
January 18, 2017 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors held their annual strategic planning meeting on January 12. Board members met with community leaders and elected officials to learn about the specific areas being considered for development of 2017 Chamber Initiatives. At the core of the Chamber’s mission is advocacy for creating a community that […]
Leadership Marion! accepting applications for 2016-2017 class
June 30, 2016 by
Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2016-2017 class. “Each year Leadership Marion! invites high-potential candidates from throughout Marion County to join in a journey to understand Marion’s history, its current challenges and its future,” said Pam Hall, president, Marion Area Chamber […]
Marion Area Chamber announces 2015/2016 Leadership Marion! graduates
May 20, 2016 by
Leadership Marion! the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce’s leadership development program, announces its 2015/2016 graduates. The following individuals graduated from Leadership Marion! on May 13th: Michael McClellan Boyd-Born Funeral Home Elizabeth (Beth) Hartzler Buckeye Ridge Habitat for Humanity, Inc. Carol Garverick Coldwell Banker Realty Plus Marcus Shaw General Mills Kelly Coble Heartland of Marion Marty […]
Group hopes to “Restore the Glory” at Lincoln Park
May 18, 2016 by
Restore the Glory is the project of this year’s Leadership Marion class, and this week’s event will kick off the campaign to restore historic Lincoln Field and its grandstand. Organizers say this landmark needs attention to the structure and drainage of the grandstand and field, as well as more cosmetic repairs. They said that a […]
Marion Public Library unveils new kids area
January 13, 2016 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce recently attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official unveiling of Marion Public Library’s redesign project. The Library now features a new layout, a completely revamped Kids Area, new meeting room space, a gift shop operated by a library volunteer group called the BookMarks, and new operating hours for 2016. […]
Being “heart-healthy” is focus of next wellness program
January 12, 2016 by
The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. Session two […]
Health & Wellness series to kick off discussing health of caregivers
November 12, 2015 by
The Marion Area Safety Council is partnering with the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and OhioHealth Marion to present a four‐part Health & Wellness series open to all members of the community. Each series will have local experts share information and resources on a key Health & Wellness related issue affecting our community. There is […]
Leadership Marion! accepting applications for 2015-2016 class
August 14, 2015 by
Leadership Marion!, a comprehensive program designed to prepare the community’s next generation of leaders, is now accepting applications for its 2015-2016 class. “Each year Leadership Marion! invites high-potential candidates from throughout Marion County to join in a journey to understand Marion’s history, its current challenges and its future,” said Pam Hall, president, Marion Area Chamber […]
