MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development will host its next BOSS session, “The Internship Blueprint: Building Programs That Work,” on Tuesday, June 24. This program is designed for business owners, managers, and HR professionals who want to develop or improve internship offerings that strengthen talent pipelines and provide valuable student experiences. Why […]
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School Supplies & New Clothing Collection Drive slated for May 7 at MOESC
MANSFIELD — Students enrolled in the Young Leaders Institute, a program of the Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development, are organizing a collection drive for The New Store (Richland County Children’s Auxiliary) to benefit Richland County preschool through 8th-grade students. Community members are invited to drive through and drop off school supplies or new clothing […]
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Ashland’s Cirone earns CCLP designation for Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation
MANSFIELD — The Association of Leadership Programs (ALP) has recognized Angie Cirone, Director of the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation, and Laura Brogdon-Primavera, Vice President of Leadership Development at the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, as the newest recipients of the Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) designation. The Certified Community Leadership Practitioner (CCLP) program was developed in response to membership feedback […]
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Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development welcomes Clark as project manager
MANSFILD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is proud to announce that Donnie Clark will be the new Economic Development Project Manager for the Richland Community Development Group (RCDG). With an extensive background in business development, public relations, marketing, agriculture, and community leadership, Clark brings a wealth of experience and passion for supporting […]
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Heinz selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation education & workforce fellowship program
MANSFIELD – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Ellen Heinz, OhioCED, CEO & President of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development was selected to participate in the eleventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development […]
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Ellen Heinz selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation education and workforce fellowship program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Ellen Heinz, M.Ed., OhioCED, CEO & President of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, was selected to participate in the eleventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic […]
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Richland County Chamber announces 4 Economic Excellence Award winners
MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards winners, who will be honored at the Chamber’s Evening of Excellence annual Meeting and Dinner in February. The RCDG Economic Excellence Awards highlight a business, individual, or organization that has significantly impacted the growth and development of the local […]
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More than 60 businesses offer prizes for Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30
MANSFIELD – Richland County area businesses will again participate in the Small Business Saturday Prize Program organized by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and their partners. The event highlights locally-owned small businesses and will feature two simple ways for shoppers to win prizes. On Nov. 30, shoppers are invited to visit participating local […]
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Nominations being accepted for ATHENA Leadership & RCDG Economic Excellence awards
MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is accepting nominations for the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award and the RCDG Economic Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced and honored at the Chamber’s Evening of Excellence annual meeting and dinner in February. One outstanding woman in our community will be honored with the ATHENA Leadership Award, sponsored by Park National […]
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8th annual Savor & Sip Auction and Food Tasting event set for Oct. 22
MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is planning its eighth annual Savor & Sip Auction and Food Tasting. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center in Mansfield. Businesses in the food industry, such as restaurants, caterers, and food trucks, are […]