Lunch & Learn Hosted by Perry & Associates
THE LUNCH & LEARN IS FULL. WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR A WAIT LIST. PLEASE EMAIL US YOUR INTEREST IN ATTENDING AND IF SOMEONE WHO IS REGISTERED HAS TO CANCEL, WE WILL CONTACT YOU.
Please join us for an informational session with Perry & Associates. This month's topic will be, “QuickBooks: Questions and Answers.” Perry & Associates Experts, who work with QuickBooks every day, will be available to answer and explain how you can use QuickBooks for even better control of your daily financial transactions. If you are a beginner or a seasoned QuickBooks user, this event is for you. The training will focus on answering all your questions regarding QuickBooks including how to organize expenses, control cash flow, invoicing, preparing reports, sharing tax information and documents, processing payroll, tracking mileage, and more. Seating is limited to the first 15 registrants. Lunch will be provided. Open to all MOV Chamber members. Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
When:Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Perry & Associates
1907 Grand Central Avenue
Vienna, WV 26105
Chamber Champions Committee
The Chamber Champions are Ambassadors that serve as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The goal of the Chamber Champions is to facilitate contact with existing Chamber members and work to identify new members through their contact efforts.
Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Chamber Champions Committee meeting.
When:Wednesday, August 9, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Moe's Southwestern Grill
900 Grand Central Avenue, Suite B
Vienna, WV 26105
Lunch & Learn Hosted by WVSBA
Please join us for our August Lunch and Learn hosted by the West Virginia Small Business Administration.
The WVSBA will present a special Lunch & Learn each quarter open to all business leaders.
This month, economic Development Specialist, Larry Batten will speak on the topic of Small Business Leadership.
Great Leaders are rarely (if ever) born but can be learned. Strong leadership skills can help an organization maximize productivity and achieve business goals, whereas weak can hurt productivity and put the health of the business in jeopardy. Join Larry Batten with the U.S. Small business administration to learn valuable information to include:
• Difference between leaders and managers
• Leadership Principals
• Leadership traits
Lunch will be provided.
NON-MEMBERS, the fee is $10, which includes your lunch. Please register HERE:https://goo.gl/xmDcUC.
CURRENT MOV CHAMBER MEMBERS, your fee is waived. Please RSVP to the link below.
When:Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:St. Joseph's Landing
1824 Murdoch Ave, Parkersburg
1st Floor Large Conference Room
Challenge Cup Committee Meeting
Open to all Chamber members who want to work on planning a fun, competitive, sports-oriented activity for Chamber members. Join us this month as we plan our Amazing Chase, a unique 5K scavenger hunt in Downtown Parkersburg. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Tuesday, August 15, 2017 12:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber Office
501 Avery Street, Parkersburg
9th Floor, United Bank Building
Government Relations Committee
This meeting has been cancelled.
When:Wednesday, August 16, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Ribbon Cutting for Towneplace Suites Marriott
Please join us in welcoming our newest member of the MOV Chamber-Towneplace Suites Marriott! Stop by to help us celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening of Downtown Parkersburg's newest hotel.
We will cut the ribbon promptly at 2:15pm.
Free and open to all MOV Chamber members and guests of the Towneplace Suites.
When:Thursday, August 17, 2017 2:00 PM thru 03:00 PM
Where:TownePlace Suites
415 7th Street, Parkersburg
Business After Hours Hosted by Sleep Inn Ellenboro
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT RUNS FROM 6PM - 8PM.
Please join us for our monthly Business After Hours Hosted by Sleep Inn in Ellenboro!
Spend some time networking with fellow MOV Chamber members, members of the Pleasants County Chamber, and Sleep Inn & Suites staff.
Just a short 20 minute drive out Route 50, you'll enjoy delicious refreshments from Valley Catering, plus, rumor has it that everyone who attends will be treated to GIRL SCOUT COOKIES! WHAT???!!!
Watch your email for more information about a special "Carpool I Spy" to make the trip more entertaining with
co-workers and friends!
Free for Chamber members.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
When:Tuesday, August 22, 2017 6:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:Sleep Inn
29 S Main St, Ellenboro, WV 26346
Special Events Committee
THIS MONTH'S MEETING WILL FOCUS ON PLANNING FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS BANQUET (which is scheduled for November 14, 2017).
The Special Events Committee members possess interest and skill in event planning and fundraising while marketing and networking with a variety of businesses.
Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Special Events Committee meeting.
When:Wednesday, August 23, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Chamber office
501 Avery Street, Parkersburg
Job Shadowing/Student Experience Program Meeting
Educating area students about possible careers and jobs in the Mid-Ohio Valley is important to the Chamber. We want our children to stay/return to the area and make their mark on the community we love. Would you like to brainstorm ways to launch such a program in our area middle and high schools? Feel free to bring your lunch. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this meeting.
Can't make it to the meeting but still interested in helping out? Please reach out to Chelsey Maiden at cmaiden@wesbanco.com.
When:Thursday, August 31, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber Office
501 Avery Street, 9th Floor
United Bank Building
Parkersburg
Schools and Business Committee Meeting
The School & Business Committee focuses on the relationship between education and the business community. They work closely with our local education system to provide opportunities to highlight students, educators and Chamber members through the Partners in Education Program and other programs.
Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Schools & Business Committee meeting.
When:Wednesday, September 6, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Ohio Valley University
(President’s Dining Hall)
1 Campus View Dr, Vienna, WV 26105
Sam's Club Breakfast
Sam's Club Breakfast for Chamber members.
The MOV, Belpre and Marietta Chamber members are invited to stop by for breakfast from 7:30am-9:00am at Sam's Club. Free to all Chamber members; Sam's Club membership not required.
When:Friday, September 8, 2017 7:30 AM thru 09:00 AM
Where:Sam's Club
1100 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
Special Presentation - Road Bond Update from WVDOT Secretary
In lieu of the September Government Relations Committee meeting
In an effort to provide details regarding the proposed bond issue (Roads to Prosperity), WVDOT Secretary Thomas J. Smith has offered to meet with Chamber members and other local agencies to discuss and provide information relative to the highway initiatives. Please join us to learn more about the projects planned for the MOV. The Roads to Prosperity Amendment of 2017 will be before the voters on Saturday, October 7.If approved, it will authorize the state to take out up to $1.6 billion in funding for road projects over the next five years.Passage of this bond WILL NOT INCREASE taxes.During the 2017 Legislative Session, the Legislature passed a gas tax increase, increased DMV fees, and gave the Turnpike Authority increased tolling capacity.These changes are already in effect and are the designated revenue sources to fund the Roads to Prosperity Amendment.
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Open to all Chamber members.
When:Wednesday, September 13, 2017 11:15 AM thru 12:15 PM
Where:Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council (MOVRC) conference room at 709 Market Street
Lunch & Learn Hosted by Peoples Bank
SPECIAL TOPIC: "Tackling Business Hurdles with Peoples Bank.”
Join Peoples Bank as they host a small panel of professionals to field questions and guide us through a discussion of some common business hurdles and ways to address them.
Peoples Bank staff will be available to answer any questions about topics such as cash flow, employee benefits, ACH, payroll, insurance and more!
A delicious lunch will be provided by Moe's Southwestern Grill!
Free for Chamber members.
Pre-registration required.
Please note: Please park in the secondary parking lot behind the Serenity building.
When:Thursday, September 14, 2017 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Serenity Coffeehouse
1903 Grand Central Avenue
Vienna, WV
Groundbreaking for SW Resources
SW Resources would like to invite MOV Chamber members to help celebrate the groundbreaking of their warehouse expansion project on Friday, September 15 from 11am-1:00pm. Refreshments and campus tours will be available following the ceremonies. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Friday, September 15, 2017 11:00 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:SW Resources
1007 Mary Street, Parkersburg
Launchpad Event & Business After Hours
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! The second annual Launchpad event will be held on Tuesday, September 19, where entrepreneurs and small business owners will pitch their business idea to judges and an audience of Chamber members and business leaders. The event will start with a pre-Launch Business After Hours, hosted by Suddenlink Media, Managers Resource Group and Huntington Bank.
When:Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5:00 PM thru 08:00 PM
Where:Parkersburg Art Center
725 Market Street, Parkersburg
Chamber Champions Committee
Please note the date change of this meeting due to the conflict of another event.
The Chamber Champions are Ambassadors that serve as representatives of the Chamber of Commerce of the Mid-Ohio Valley. The goal of the Chamber Champions is to facilitate contact with existing Chamber members and work to identify new members through their contact efforts.
Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Chamber Champions Committee meeting.
When:Wednesday, September 20, 2017 12:00 PM
Where:Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
311 Grand Central Ave, Vienna, WV 26105
Chamber Challenge Cup Committee
Open to all Chamber members who want to work on planning a fun, competitive, sports-oriented activity for Chamber members. Join us this month as we plan our Amazing Chase, a unique 5K scavenger hunt in Downtown Parkersburg. Please RSVP if you plan to attend this event.
When:Wednesday, September 27, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:MOV Chamber Office,
501 Avery Street
9th Floor, United Bank Building
Parkersburg
Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo
Are you a business owner looking for new ideas & inspiration? Are you eager to share your expertise or promote your services or products? Are you thinking about starting or expanding your business? Are you interested in obtaining tools and resources to help solve business challenges?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, please attend the 2nd Annual Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo on Friday, September 29 from 8:00am-4:00pm at Marietta College.
For more information, please visit http://www.marietta.edu/movexpo.
To register, please visit: https://khorassj.wufoo.com/forms/participant-registration/
When:Friday, September 29, 2017 8:00 AM thru 04:00 PM
Where:Dyson Baudo Center - Marietta College
215 5th Street
Marietta, OH 45750
Schools and Business Committee Meeting
The School & Business Committee focuses on the relationship between education and the business community. They work closely with our local education system to provide opportunities to highlight students, educators and Chamber members through the Partners in Education Program, High School Symposium and annual teacher recognitions.
Please RSVP by clicking the link if you are planning to attend this Schools & Business Committee meeting.
When:Wednesday, October 4, 2017 12:00 PM thru 01:00 PM
Where:McKinley Elementary
1130 19th St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Business After Hours Hosted by Pickering Associates
Join us for Pickering Associates Annual Fall Fest! This will be a combined event between Pickering Associates, Marietta Chamber of Commerce, Belpre Chamber of Commerce, Pleasants Area Chamber of Commerce and the MOV Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy great company, outdoor activities, delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres and great door prizes from Smooth Ambler Spirits, Holls Chocolates, Marietta Wine Cellar and the Blennerhassett Hotel. Free for all Chamber members.
Pre-registration is required. This year, due to limited parking, the attendance will be limited to 350. Be sure to register to the link below by Thursday, September 28.
When:Thursday, October 5, 2017 5:00 PM thru 07:00 PM
Where:Pickering Associates
11283 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104
