Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Archives

Business

GALLERY: 2024 Business Expo

by Grace McCormick March 21, 2024December 27, 2024

MANSFIELD — More than 100 businesses attended the Richland Area Chamber’s 17th annual business expo on Thursday.

News

Jodie Perry on Mansfield: ‘This city — our city — is on the rise’

by Carl Hunnell March 20, 2024May 8, 2024

MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry focused on growth, infrastructure and public safety when she campaigned to become Mansfield’s new mayor in 2023. So it came as no shock the city’s new CEO focused her first “State of the City” thoughts on those three topics. It may have come as more of a surprise that Perry, who […]

A man looks down at a woman's resume at her table during a reverse job fair.

Education

GALLERY: 2024 EmployMEpalooza

by Grace McCormick March 6, 2024

MANSFIELD — More than 30 high school sophomores, juniors and seniors participated in EmployMEpalooza on Wednesday morning.

Woman in army fatigues talks to students.

Education

Electronics for Beginners summer camp open to high school students

by From Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, Special to Richland Source February 27, 2024February 27, 2024

MANSFIELD – Richland County high school students are invited to apply for a new summer camp Electronics for Beginners. The camp takes place on Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center. Students will learn the basics of Arduino programming while creating innovative designs. They […]

A group of people smile as a couple in the center of the group cuts a red ribbon in their restaurant.

Community Development

Gigi’s Tacos and Margaritas opens on Fourth Street

by Grace McCormick February 21, 2024May 8, 2024

MANSFIELD — Gigi and Hector Berber celebrated the opening of Gigi’s Tacos and Margaritas on Wednesday with staff and community leaders.

Girls standing in front of table with white posterboard display

Business

EmployMEpalooza offers reverse job fair on March 6

by From Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

MANSFIELD — In just a few weeks, high school students from across the county will showcase their skills and interests with the hopes of getting employed. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development and Ohio Means Jobs (OMJ) Richland County, invites local employers to meet high school sophomores, juniors, and […]

A line of people stand behind a red ribbon.

Business

Milliron Auto Parts celebrates 70th anniversary

by Grace McCormick February 19, 2024December 27, 2024

SHELBY — The Milliron Auto Parts team celebrated the business’ 70th anniversary on Monday with community leaders.

Three people stand in front of a wall decoration that reads "Thank You Veterans."

Business

Cornerstone Caregiving celebrates grand opening in Mansfield

by Grace McCormick February 17, 2024May 8, 2024

MANSFIELD — Noah Bolen, a self-described “grandma’s boy,” celebrated the opening of in-home care service Cornerstone Caregiving on Friday.

Business

Leadership Unlimited application open for class of 2024-2025

by Submitted February 14, 2024February 14, 2024

MANSFIELD — Individuals who live or work in Richland County are encouraged to apply for the Leadership Unlimited (LU) class of 2024-2025. The Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation runs this community leadership program to expand participants’ knowledge of the challenges and opportunities within Richland County through tours, activities, and discussions. The program incorporates personal leadership development […]