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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Auer Towing & Recovery expands to Mansfield, offering 24/7 roadside services
MANSFIELD — Towing is a business people never want to think about until they need it. “That’s our biggest thing, and I think why we’re getting recognized more now, is because we strive for showing that compassion and understanding,” said Auer Towing owner Megan Auer. “When people get in accidents, they’re shaken up and upset, […]
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Bowersock earns ‘Standing O’ for lifetime achievement economic excellence award
Bowersock served as Mansfield’s economic development director for 25 years and retired at the end of 2024. On Feb. 12, he was honored with a lifetime achievement economic excellence award.
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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.
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Manufacturing at ‘new industrial revolution’ says economic forecast speaker
Ned Hill, an economic development expert, shares insights at the 2024 economic forecast breakfast, urging manufacturers to prioritize productivity, balance capital and labor, and prepare for AI’s impact.
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Richland County growth: Food. Solar. Spec buildings. Cannabis dispensaries.
ONTARIO — Fast food, renewable energy, a spec building and recreational cannabis dispensaries. Ongoing economic development takes many forms, according to Richland County mayors. Mayors from eight cities and villages gathered Wednesday to talk about the state of economic development, housing and more during a mayoral panel hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic […]