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Transforming Trade Shows Into Year-Round Engagement Engines
Trade shows and industry events still matter. Even in a world overloaded with webinars and Zoom panels, there’s something magnetic about face-to-face energy. But too often, companies pour resources into splashy booths, gimmicky swag, and surface-level conversations—only to walk away with a stack of business cards and vague hopes for follow-up. The real opportunity lies in fusing physical presence with digital precision. When the right tools are layered in, these events stop being momentary flashes and
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2025 Fairfield County Foundation Announces Rotary Scholarship Recipients LANCASTER, Ohio –The Fairfield County Foundation and the Lancaster Rotary Club recently announced the recipients of the Lancaster Rotary Club scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. The Foundation awarded 51 scholarships totaling $88,945 to high school and college students from Fairfield
Cathy Bitler Named 2025 Rotarian of the Year
Cathy Bitler Named 2025 Rotarian of the Year Lancaster, Ohio – Cathy Bitler, Lancaster Rotary Club member, was recognized as the 2025 Richard A. Benadum Rotarian of the Year on Monday, June 9. This award honors the legacy of the late Dick Benadum, who devoted more than 60 years to Rotary service. He had maintained 55 years of perfect attendance at Rotary Club meetings, served as Club Secretary for 20 years, and was awarded the Rotarian of
Filing the Future: Document Management Tips Small Business Owners Actually Need
Every small business hits a moment when the paperwork mountain stops being background noise and starts choking productivity. It doesn’t matter if the business is a boutique bakery or a marketing consultancy—loose documents can quietly cause chaos. A cluttered system leads to missed deadlines, poor communication, and lost trust. What follows isn’t a checklist from a software vendor—it’s a set of real-world strategies aimed at keeping operations streamlined without overcomplicating what should be
The Rhythm of the Seasons: Crafting Smart Campaigns That Actually Work
Every small business owner knows the calendar is more than just a list of dates. It’s a beat, a rhythm, a steady march of opportunities that come dressed as holidays, changes in weather, and collective moods. The real challenge isn’t spotting them. It’s knowing what to do with them before they’re gone. When time is tight and budgets are tighter, how you approach a seasonal promotion can make the difference between a slow quarter and a record month. Understand Your Customer’s Seasonal Mindset You have to
Lancaster Rotary Names Double Edge Brewing Co. as 2025 Ethics Award Winner
Lancaster, Ohio – Double Edge Brewing Company of Lancaster, Ohio, was awarded the 2025 John T. Dye Rotary Business Ethics Award by the Lancaster Rotary Club at its meeting on Monday, April 21. Presented annually by the Lancaster (Ohio) Rotary and the Rotary Club of Lancaster-Sherman, the award recognizes a local business that has been nominated by its peers in the community for demonstrating outstanding ethical practices in its work. This year’s winner was selected by a committee of members from both
Harcum House Begins Renovation of Former Hunter Trace Center
LANCASTER, Ohio – Harcum House is excited to announce that renovation work is now underway at the former Hunter Trace Center, a significant step forward in securing a forever home that serves children and families impacted by abuse in Fairfield County. The project begins as the Capital Campaign continues to gain momentum toward its fundraising goal, with community support helping to cover renovation costs.“We’re grateful to be nearing our goal and are excited that, with a slight increase in our aspirations,
Homeland Credit Union Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Homeland Credit Union annually recognizes twenty students within their field of membership for their past efforts and future goals through the Homeland Credit Union scholarship. This year Homeland CU will not only award these twenty scholarships to students attending a two or four-year college/university but also a trade school. Scholarship winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship and an additional $1,000 in an 18-month certificate of deposit. This certificate of deposit will earn 4.07% APY* during that
Foundation's YAC Announces $20k in Grant Funding to 13 Organizations Benefiting Area Youth
LANCASTER, Ohio - The Fairfield County Foundation’s Board of Trustees and the Youth Advisory Committee of 2024-2025 awarded grants totaling $20,000 to 13 organizations to benefit youth in Fairfield County. Grant recipients include:AHA! A Hands-on Adventure, A Children's Museum for the installation of a partition wall.Baltimore Downtown Restoration for microphone equipment for the Victoria Players Children’s Theater.Connexion West to support Connexion Club youth summer program.Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Fairfield County Foundation Announces Recipients in First Grant Cycle of 2025
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Fairfield County Foundation recently announced the recipients for the first grant cycle of 2025. The Foundation awarded grants totaling $283,154 to 16 local organizations at its March Board meeting. "It is an honor to support so many worthy organizations that are making a meaningful difference in Fairfield County,” said Amy Eyman, CEO of the Fairfield County Foundation. “The generosity of our donors allows us to continue funding a diverse range of unique community projects with each
Accurate Heating, Cooling & Plumbing Named 2025 ACCA Commercial Contractor of the Year
The ACCA Commercial Contractor of the Year award is given annually to a contractor who demonstrates exceptional performance in areas such as business operations, customer service, and community involvement. Accurate Mechanical was selected from a competitive pool of nominees for its innovative solutions, commitment to sustainability, and exemplary customer service. ACCA stated, “The contractors at Accurate Mechanical are more than just contractors—they areeducators, mentors, and problem solvers. Their
Rascal Flatts Lead Gary LeVox Headlines Lancaster Festival's Premier Concert July 26
LANCASTER, Ohio – The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors is excited to announce that the headlining artist for its Premier Concert on July 26 at the Ohio University Lancaster Wendel Concert Stage will be central Ohio’s own Gary LeVox, co-founder and lead singer of Rascal Flatts.Gary LeVox, along with bandmates Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney, founded Rascal Flatts in 2000 and they went on to enjoy one of the most successful careers in modern country music. Infusing the genre’s traditional sound with
Millersport Lions Announce Grand Marshals For 2025 Sweet Corn Festival Parade
The Millersport Lions Club is pleased to announce that the Grand Marshals for the 78th Sweet Corn Festival Grand Parade will be Roman and Brittney Atwood of Newark. They will lead the parade on the North Valley Bank float. The parade kicks off on Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 pm and proceeds on Lancaster Street and Chautauqua Boulevard through Millersport with 17 high school marching bands and 150 units. Roman and Brittney were selected to be honored this year because 200 years ago, Mathias Miller founded
Lancaster Festival Board of Directors Announces Beverage Policy Change For Concert Grounds
Lancaster, OHIO -- Due to requirements by the insurance industry for festivals of our type, the Lancaster Festival board of directors is implementing a new policy regarding beverages at the Ohio University-Lancaster concert venue. Beginning this season, no beverages will be permitted to be brought into the concert venue gates. This includes both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including water. “We understand that this might be inconvenient and frustrating for some of our long-time patrons,
Fairfield County ESC Adopts STEM and Manufacturing Pilot Program
March 10, 2025 – Fairfield County Education Service Center (ESC) is operating a four-year, grant-funded pilot program to expand access to manufacturing, as well as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) career pathways for underserved students in rural, southeastern Ohio. In collaboration with Belmont County ESC, the Workforce Center, and Ohio University, the Rural Post-Secondary Economic Development (RPED) initiative will transform workplace readiness opportunities for this student
Fairfield County ESC Launches Full-Service Drivers Education Program
March 3, 2025 – Fairfield County Education Service Center (ESC) is ushering in the next generation of student drivers through a collaboration with eight local school districts, the Workforce Development Center, and Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools. Stemming from Governor DeWine’s administration and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, $4.5 million in grant funding through the Creating Opportunities for Driver Education (CODE) Grant Program was divided to 100 schools across the state.
''Dazzling!'' Exhibit at Ohio Glass Museum Sheds Light on Glass Candleholders
The Ohio Glass Museum is proud to unveil a major collection of glass candle holders amassed over nearly 50 years by collectors Al Schon and Roger Bridgewater of St. Louis, Missouri. The collection will be the 2024-2025 OGM exhibit titled DAZZLING! and will open to the publicon September 12th, in the museum’s main gallery located at 124 W. Main Street in historic downtown Lancaster. The exhibit, curated by OGM Art Director Anne Kiphen, will feature hundreds of candle holders from the private collection of
