MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber and Economic Development announced Friday that Ellen Heinz, President & CEO, has submitted her resignation and will be leaving the organization in late March 2026. “It is with a heavy heart that I am leaving, but I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve this organization,” Heinz said. […]
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Richland Chamber to create new economic development website
Commissioners voted 3-0 to approve a one-time $10,000 payment for development of a new economic development website.
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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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Ontario establishes CIC, council to organize executive board
ONTARIO — Ontario City Council voted unanimously to establish a CIC, opening the door for the quasi-governmental non-profit to handle certain community and economic development activities.
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Richland County commissioners OK extra $15K for economic development
Richland County commissioners approved on Tuesday $15,000 in additional funding to the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.
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Beth DeLaney honored with annual ATHENA award during chamber event
MANSFIELD — Spherion Mid Ohio franchise owner Beth DeLaney is good at a lot of things. Just don’t count accepting awards as one of them. DeLaney said she was “very honored” on Wednesday to join a group of nearly 40 Richland County women who have received the ATHENA award. “I think it’s hard to accept […]
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Bird Sanctuary founder Gail Laux wins 2025 Chairman’s award
MANSFIELD — Gail Laux struggled to come up with a word for how she felt besides “humbled” after earning the Richland Area Chamber’s Chairman’s Award Wednesday night.
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Richland County commissioners premiere 2024 ‘State of the County’ video
Highlighted in the video are several of the Richland County’s important projects, community investments and its financial position.