Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development Archives

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Why succession planning is crucial for every business: Insights from local leaders

by Grace McCormick September 25, 2024September 26, 2024

ONTARIO — Local business leaders and a succession planning expert shared insights on successful succession plans at the event.

Christopher and Dan McDevitt, both wearing blue polo shirts, cut a ribbon against the blue Mansfield Technologies truck.

Business

Mansfield Technologies offers mobile, high-security data destruction

by Grace McCormick September 23, 2024September 25, 2024

Mansfield Technologies is one of only three companies in the United States that offers mobile classified destruction services.

News

OSU-M hosts Oct. 2 fireside chat on cyber-security initiatives

by Ohio State Mansfield Press Release September 16, 2024September 16, 2024

MANSFIELD – The Ohio State University at Mansfield, in collaboration with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development, is excited to announce an insightful fireside chat focused on state-level initiatives designed to protect organizations from cyber attacks. This event is part of a fall 2024 speaker series aimed at broadening the region’s awareness of cybersecurity […]

A group of people stand on steps outside of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce.

Business

Richland Area Chamber celebrates 125th anniversary

by Grace McCormick September 11, 2024December 27, 2024

The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development staff celebrated their 125th anniversary with community leaders and supporters on Tuesday.

Blue flyer with red type and five mug shots

Business

Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development sets BOSS event for Sept. 25

by From Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development September 10, 2024September 10, 2024

MANSFIELD — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development announces its upcoming event, BOSS (Business Owners Sharing Solutions), designed to equip and connect business owners and managers. The event will feature a panel of distinguished speakers who are experts in their respective fields, discussing vital topics relevant to small business owners and managers. Do you […]

James Owens cuts a 9-year-old boy's hair with an electric razor in the Barber Brothers Barbershop.

Business

Owens, Price open Barber Brothers Barbershop on Park Avenue

by Grace McCormick September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

MANSFIELD — Barber Brothers offers haircuts, shampoo/ conditioner, facials, hot towel shaves, dreadlock retwists and more.

Life and Culture

Food vendor applications open for Oct. 22 Savor & Sip event

by Submitted August 26, 2024August 26, 2024

MANSFIELD – The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development is planning its 8th annual Savor & Sip Auction and Food Tasting. The event will take place on 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 invited […]

An Intel rendering of the company's New Albany Ohio facility. The building is made up of a combination of glass, metal and brick.

Community Development

Tomorrow’s Talent: How is north central Ohio preparing for Intel?

by Grace McCormick August 5, 2024August 14, 2024

OHIO — Knox and Richland area community colleges are among those preparing to train a skilled workforce for Intel’s demand.

Community Development

Lack of needed power supply hurt chance at ‘large’ economical development in Richland County

by Carl Hunnell July 25, 2024July 25, 2024

MANSFIELD — Spec buildings can be constructed. Roads can be built. Storm sewers can be dug and installed. Tax abatements can be proposed. All of that work can be done in advance in the hopes of greasing the skids to attract new economic development. But if a potential new industry has electrical power needs that […]