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Friday, May 26, 2017College students want to receive the best education at the most economical cost. According to SmartAsset, an independent tech company that addresses financial questions, Cedarville University is the best value among Christian universities in Ohio. The ranking will be announced in SmartAsset’s third annual Best Value College edition. “What makes Cedarville University such a good value ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release
Friday, May 26, 2017Recently I have taken up playing golf. Since I have not played a lot in the past, I find learning to play well is a challenge. When you watch one of the professionals on television it does not appear to be all that difficult. But that appearance comes from a high degree of talent, dedication and years of practice. As with most of us, I have not had the time to practice in the past with raising ...read moreCategories: BWC & OSHA Updates
Friday, May 26, 2017Brian Jarvis, Beavercreek City Council Member, will be at the Beavercreek Library on June 5th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm to discuss the things you need to consider and do to run for one of the open seats on the City Council. It's a great opportunity to learn more about your local government. Come away with a good idea of whether you REALLY want to throw your hat in the ring for the City Council ...read moreCategories: Community, Education, Legislative Updates
Friday, May 26, 2017This is the time of year when businesses undoubtedly get multiple phone calls, emails and mail promoting various workers' compensation programs. The Chamber wants to make sure you know that our endorsed partner, CareWorksComp , has helped members save significantly on workers' compensation premiums, helped improve safety and provided valuable advice to member businesses trying to navigate ...read moreCategories: BWC & OSHA UpdatesFriday, May 26, 2017Manual Classification changes are coming which will impact workers’ compensation premiums for Transportation related businesses. Following a review, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) is combining the current Short Haul (7228) and Long Haul (7229) manual classifications into one class Trucking (7219), as well as, establishing a new national code for Automobile Towing & ...read moreCategories: BWC & OSHA Updates
Thursday, May 25, 2017The Mall at Fairfield Commons invites you to the first Red, White, & Brew event on Saturday, July 8 th from 6-10pm! Come out and enjoy an evening filled with delicious local beer tastings from some of the most popular Dayton breweries, food trucks, live music, and great family entertainment! 100% of the proceeds of beer sales will go to Fisher-Nightingale House. Interested in assisting with ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, May 24, 2017The Simply Essential Personal Hygiene Pantry is a project of Day of Caring 365. Launched in 2013, the pantry provides personal hygiene items to participants in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The parent organization, Day of Caring, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has served the Greater Miami Valley for over 27 years. Their outreach extends to 30 counties in Ohio ...read moreCategories: Community, Health
Wednesday, May 24, 2017Beavercreek residents and businesses have been expressing concern about water quality in the area, especially high levels of lead from homes with old plumbing--although Greene County water does meet USEPA and Ohio EPA standards. Beavercreek City Council and Greene County Sanitary Engineer met to discuss these issues, including a possible five-year plan involving repainting Gerspacher and ...read moreCategories: Community, Health
Wednesday, May 24, 2017For 10 years, Cedarville University engineering students have supported pastors in Liberia by providing them with an essential resource: light. During the spring 2017 semester, three staff members finished delivering nearly 100 solar lights to Africa for distribution to pastors in Liberia and Ghana. Pastors living in remote areas do not have electricity and find it difficult to purchase batteries ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release
Wednesday, May 24, 2017In spite of rain and high temperatures, both vendors and attendees of last weekend's Hamvention were happy with the new location at Greene County Fairgrounds. Hamvention and Greene County officials received positive feedback, and although heavy rains resulted in some damage to the soccer fields, repairs will be made with the assistance of Hamvention organizers. Small issues with traffic and ...read moreCategories: Community
Monday, May 22, 2017HCF is building our brand in the Dayton area. One way to accomplish this is by partnering with The Alzheimer’s Association, Miami Valley Chapter. Did you know that there are over 30,000 individuals in the Miami Valley area suffering with Dementia and Alzheimer’s? To combat this, we are hosting an event at The Greene Town Centre called the Forget-Me-Not Challenge and Ultimate After ...read moreCategories: Community, Health
Thursday, May 18, 2017City of Xenia has been preparing for Hamvention this weekend, when 30,000 ham radio enthusiasts will come to Xenia. It is the first time this international event will be at the Greene County Fairgrounds. City officials have spend more than 200 hours in planning, public service employees are prepping the Main Street downtown area, and public safety overtime will total $20,000. It's uncertain ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic
Thursday, May 18, 2017The healthcare system which includes public health and medical care has been undergoing rapid and substantial change following the implementation of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act(ACA). The focus has shifted to population health management and chronic disease management because one in five Americans will be age 65 or older by 2030. The idea of population health means people ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Health
Wednesday, May 17, 2017The public is invited to attend the community’s observance of Memorial Day. The City of Beavercreek Memorial Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, May 29 at 2 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1911 N. Fairfield Road. The ceremony will honor the memory of those men and women who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Major General William T. Cooley will be the guest speaker. ...read moreCategories: Community, Military
Wednesday, May 17, 2017myCUmortgage® was recently recognized for its communications excellence during the 2017 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)—Dayton Chapter—PRism Awards, where they received a coveted PRism for the 2016 myCUmortgage Partner Conference. myCUmortgage is a leading Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) and wholly-owned by Wright-Patt Credit Union. The PRSA Dayton PRism Awards ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Business
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Loren Reno will step down from his role as vice president for academics at Cedarville University, effective June 30. He will continue to serve Cedarville as professor of management and special adviser to the president. Reno, a 38-year veteran of the United States Air Force, came to Cedarville University in 2012 as the inaugural dean of the school of business. He held this position ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Universal 1 Credit Union (U1) members, Claire Anderson of Centerville High School, Kyaira Miller of Chaminade Julienne High School and Madison Weaverausfeld of Bellbrook High School were each awarded this year’s Glen R Kershner Memorial Scholarship of $1,000.00. The 2017 graduates have built an impressive list of accomplishments that has provided many opportunities for scholarship offers ...read moreCategories: Education
Tuesday, May 16, 2017The Rotary Club of Beavercreek held their annual Founders Day dinner on Friday, May 12 at the Beavercreek Golf Course. Incoming president David Cusack was sworn in by current president Shannon Graham. The Beavercreek Rotary Club was chartered on May 12, 1973, as the local chapter of Rotary International (RI), the world's largest service club, a 100-year-old organization devoted to global ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Criminal cyber-crime syndicates, now potentially in control of lost government hacking tools leaked by the hacking group “The Shadow Brokers”, utilized exploits on systems around the world to propagate “ransomware”. This attack is known as the “WannaCry” ransomware program. More 230,000 systems were affected over 150 countries, and counting. Ransomware is a ...read moreCategories: Business
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Hundreds of military veterans are expected to attend a May 24 event hosted by Wright State University designed to improve support of veterans by connecting them with resources, service providers and advocates. Veterans Moving Forward, an event sponsored by the Greater Miami Valley myVeteran Community Engagement Board, will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Apollo Room of Wright State’s ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release, Military
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Chick-fil-A is introducing two seasonal backyard barbecue-inspired menu items: Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and Watermelon Mint Lemonade. These will be available for a limited time--from May 15 until August 19. The Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich features Chick-fil-A’s signature grilled chicken, bacon coated in a brown sugar pepper blend, served on a new Hawaiian style bun with Colby-Jack ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Cedarville’s aero design team soared against international and U.S. squads during the SAE Aero Design East competition in Lakeland, Florida, this spring. Cedarville placed third among U.S. teams and scored a second-place finish in the presentation category among all 16 teams in the contest. Cedarville’s team competed in the advanced class with its remote-controlled airplane built to ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2017Wright State University students can ensure they graduate on time, resolve scheduling conflicts and save money with summer classes that lighten their workload during spring and fall semesters. Because the summer semester, which began May 8, is divided into A and B terms, students can complete a whole sequence of classes during the summer. For example, a language requirement for a degree could ...read moreCategories: Education
Friday, May 12, 2017Ohio District Kiwanis clubs have donated nearly 100 AmTrykes to developmentally disabled children and adults, as well as schools. AmTrykes are specially designed bicycles that allow riders to experience the fun and freedom of riding a bicycle. They also get a whole body workout, using their arms, legs or both to pedal the AmTryke. Read more about it in Kiwanis News .Categories: Community, Health
Friday, May 12, 2017The Indu & Raj Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek will be doubling the size of their cancer care services with $8 million from the Kettering Health Network and $3 million from the Greene Medical Foundation. This expansion will help meet the needs of residents in the Greene County area. Read more about it in the Dayton Business Journal .Categories: Community, Health
Friday, May 12, 2017Don’t miss out on all of the fun this summer! The City of Beavercreek Parks, Recreation & Culture Department is offering Summer Day Camps for children ages 6-12 at Rotary Park, 2260 Dayton Xenia Road. Camps run from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm. Drop off early 7:30-9:30 am and late pick up from 3:30- 5:30 pm is provided at no extra cost. A field trip each Wednesday is also included in the ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, May 11, 2017Franklin University, one of the leading educators of working adults, is proud to announce Dr. Karen Miner-Romanoff, Associate Provost for Academic Quality and Co-Executive Director of Franklin University’s International Institute for Innovative Instruction, has received the 2017 Professional-Practitioner Award from the Ohio Council of Criminal Justice Education (OCCJE). Dr. ...read moreCategories: Education, Press Release
Thursday, May 11, 2017Spark Place is Xenia Community Library’s new makerspace, where you can access both the equipment and helpful library staff to enjoy a wide variety of creative and technical projects. Regular classes will be offered beginning in the summer and will provide instruction on how to use equipment and create products. Each of Greene County Public Library’s seven community locations will ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Thursday, May 11, 2017Sinclair College celebrated commencement on Sunday, May 7 at the University of Dayton Arena with a record number of women, minorities, and African-American male students graduating. While the event is a celebration for the students and their families and a reflection of the hard work of the students, faculty, and staff that make up Sinclair, it is also a sign of a tremendous benefit to our ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Wednesday, May 10, 2017Retired Air Force Colonel John Devillier will take the helm at Clark State Community College as the new vice president for business affairs. Devillier replaces Joe Jackson who retired at the end of last year. “Col. John Devillier is certainly a familiar face in our region as the commander of the 88th Air Base Wing and Installation of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base,” said Dr. Jo Alice ...read moreCategories: Education, Business
Wednesday, May 10, 2017We Care Arts is looking for sponsors to help produce their annual calendar, which will feature the faces and the art of their participants. As a sponsor, your logo will be prominently displayed on a page of this colorful and useful calendar. They use the calendars to thank their top donors and valued volunteers and as a gift for potential funders. Additionally, your company’s name will ...read moreCategories: CommunityTuesday, May 09, 2017MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company delivering advanced engineering services, cybersecurity and product solutions, announced today that it has been awarded a new task order by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) on the Spectrum Warfare Evaluation and Assessment Technology Engineering Research (SWEATER) contract. The Advanced EW System Engineering and Demonstration ...read moreCategories: EconomicTuesday, May 09, 2017The purpose of this citizenship pageant is to select young women who represent the spirit of the community. The pageant is not based on looks; the pageant prides itself on its long list of winners that have represented not only the city but themselves in a confident and upstanding fashion. The pageant is open to all female Beavercreek residents entering grades 6-12 this August. Applicants must ...read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday, May 06, 2017To celebrate its 75 th anniversary, the company is hosting an open house at its Beavercreek office on Thursday, May 18th . The celebration is a joint event along with the Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce and the Dayton Homebuilders Association; organizations that Phillips has a long association of supporting and was a founding member of the Beavercreek Chamber. The event will have a variety of ...read moreCategories: CommunitySaturday, May 06, 2017A record-breaking 796 students received degrees during Cedarville University’s 121st commencement on May 6. The largest graduating class in Cedarville’s history, comprised of 703 undergraduate students and 93 graduate students, represented every academic department and had students from 42 states and 15 countries. This year, the university awarded graduate degrees to 93 students from ...read moreCategories: EducationFriday, May 05, 2017The Ohio Department of Veterans Services (ODVS) and Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame Foundation recently hosted an enshrinement ceremony to officially induct new members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame. The event was held on Wednesday, May 3, in front of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame display. The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 1992 to recognize the civilian achievements of veterans ...read moreCategories: Community, Press Release, Military
Friday, May 05, 2017FASTLANE is partnering with the Champaign Economic Partnership (CEP) to help manufacturers throughout Champaign County recruit and retain engineers. The partnership has launched two surveys, one for engineers and one for Champaign County manufacturers. Employers and engineers answering the survey will help provide needed insight to local manufacturing employers and community leaders on which ...read moreCategories: Business
Friday, May 05, 2017Clark State's Commercial Transportation Training Center (CTTC) offers several truck driver programs of varying duration and intensity, for both corporate employees and newcomers to the industry. These truck driver programs are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Programs conclude with the participants obtaining Class "A" or Class "B" CDL licensing and job ...read moreCategories: Education
Friday, May 05, 2017At today's Greene County Legislative Breakfast, officials announced the Straight A Grant, which means nearly $1 million for 22,000 students in Greene County pursuing careers in engineering and aerospace.Categories: Community, Education, Legislative UpdatesThursday, May 04, 2017County officials met on April 21 at the 28th Greene County Annual Report to the Community, where Director of Department of Development Paul Newman reported that 2016 ws a good economic year for Greene County. Average employment and total wages are up, and sales tax, general property tax and hotel lodging tax collected set records. The unemployment rate was down slightly at 4.3 percent. The ...read moreCategories: Community, Economic, Business
Thursday, May 04, 2017The Greene County Community Foundation, also known as Greene Giving, handed out checks to support local organizations and individuals at their annual luncheon meeting. Among those receiving funds were: Summit Academy Pass it On The Greene County Housing Program Spirit Horse of Ohio Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Schools Fairborn FISH Advocates 4 Animals The Humane Society of Greene County SICSA ...read moreCategories: CommunityWednesday, May 03, 2017The Cedarville University School of Pharmacy will recognize 45 Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) graduates during its annual hooding ceremony on Friday, May 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the James T. Jeremiah Chapel at Cedarville University. The doctoral candidates are the second class to graduate from the school of pharmacy, and part of the 796 students receiving degrees at the university’s 121st ...read moreCategories: Education.jpg)
Wednesday, May 03, 2017Beavercreek Rotary President Shannon Graham, left, presents a $400 check to Beavercreek Police for its Unity Tour from the Beavercreek Rotary. The Police Unity Tour is a bicycle ride by Police Officers and survivors of fallen Officers to raise money for the National Peace Officer Memorial and to bring recognition to and Honor Officers killed in the line of duty. The Tour covers 250 miles ...read moreCategories: Community.jpg)
Wednesday, May 03, 2017When Charlynda Nyenke decided to carry on the legacy of her grandfather with his signature sauce, she turned to Dayton SCORE and met with a mentor to develop a business plan. From product analysis to packaging, Charlynda's mentor kept in constant contact, and as a result, Mutt's Sauce can be found online and in stock at markets in Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Dead more about it ...read moreCategories: Community, Business
Wednesday, May 03, 2017Matthew Sliver, Principal and Idea Services Manager with Catapult Creative was recently named to the board of Keep Montgomery County Beautiful. Keep Montgomery County Beautiful works to promote neighborhood cleanups and beautification efforts, as well as community pride. KMCB is a program of the Montgomery County Solid Waste District and affiliate of Keep America Beautiful. Catapult Creative was ...read moreCategories: Community
Wednesday, May 03, 2017The largest single day motorcycle event in Southern Ohio (This event is held on the 3rd Sunday of May each year) On Sunday, May 21st 2017 (with a “Rain Date” of June 4th), volunteers from WPAFB, ABATE, Moose Riders from the local Moose organizations, KilKare Speedway, and Buckminn’s D&D Harley Davidson and other motorcycle cubs around the Miami Valley area are donating and ...read moreCategories: Community
Tuesday, May 02, 2017With a record-breaking 803 students earning college degrees at Cedarville University’s Doden Field House on May 6, many graduates have unique stories of their college journey. None of the stories, however, can match the tale of Tara Winter’s quest for her bachelor’s degree in sociology. It’s taken Winter 21 years to complete the curriculum that grants her a ...read moreCategories: Education
Tuesday, May 02, 2017Day Air Credit Union was recognized at the Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley’s Annual Leadership Luncheon with the Business Leadership Award on Thursday, April 6, 2017. Day Air was honored to receive this award for providing financial education as part of the Poverty Alleviation Services and Family Stabilization & Support program. Day Air Credit Union facilitated courses and ...read moreCategories: Community, Business
Tuesday, May 02, 2017Instead of grabbing a cookie sample, parents can now give a piece of fruit to each of their children (under 12) while they are shopping in Ohio-area Kroger stores. The Free Fruit for Kids program is Kroger's way of promoting healthy lifestyles, and helping busy parents keep their kids occupied while shopping at Dayton area Kroger stores. Read more about it in the Dayton Daily News .Categories: Community, Business
Tuesday, May 02, 2017The Greene will be adding three more new stores this spring and summer. JaeLuxe Shoetique is a new women’s shoe store offering high fashion wear, handbags, accessories, club wear and designer shoes. Customers can also order items online through their website and pick them up at the store. They plan to be open by mid-June. Opening Sunday with a unique attraction: Griffon & Co., a home ...read moreCategories: Community, Business
Tuesday, May 02, 2017Popular foodie website, The Daily Meal , put together a list of the nation's most popular barbecue chains, and called on visitors to vote on their pick for America's Top 25 Barbecue Chains . City Barbeque rocketed to the top of the list at #2 with their fresh-made side dishes and barbeque that smokes for 18 hours. Their goal is quality barbeque, but they aren't purists; they are ...read moreCategories: Community, Arts & CultureTuesday, May 02, 2017BEAVERCREEK SENIOR CENTER DAY TRIPS The travel club at the Center has set up two trips and the good news is you don’t have to be a member of the Center to participate! The 1 st trip is A Day In The Wilds one of the largest and most innovative conservation centers in the world. You will encounter rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes and other rare and endangered species. The trip is scheduled for ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, April 27, 2017The Air Force Sergeants Association is seeking assistance with their 10th Annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds from this fundraiser goes to chapter activities and events that directly support the surrounding military community and our Enlisted Airmen's Programs on Wright-Patt AFB. Some of the programs we supported in 2016 and hope to continue to support: Dayton VA Medical Center summer ...read moreCategories: Military
Wednesday, April 26, 2017World’s Largest One-day Leadership Conference to be Simulcast in Dayton – May 5, 2017 Dayton, Ohio, — Leadercast is the world’s largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world on May 5 th , 2017. This year marks the seventeenth year of the annual leadership conference and Leaders Lead Enterprises ...read moreCategories: Education, General , Press Release, BusinessFriday, April 14, 2017The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) administers the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (FECA). This statute provides for the payment of benefits for wages lost and/or for permanent impairment to a scheduled member because of a work related injury or disease. The Act outlines the elements of pay to be included in an individual's pay rate and other criteria for ...read moreCategories: Legislative Updates
Friday, April 07, 2017Clark State's College for Kids program is now College for Kids and Teens! The College for Kids section of the program is designed for K-5 and College for Teens is geared toward grades 6-12. College for Teens will specialize in opportunities for teens to experience programs of study on our campuses; such as, Geospatial Technology, Pre-Med, Graphic Design, Nursing and more! Expansion to Greene ...read moreCategories: Education
Tuesday, April 04, 2017All campers will receive a Studio Art Shirt with each camp enrolled! All materials are included with class fee. Click on the camp title or picture for more info and to register. SPECIAL: THROUGH APRIL 30th! SAVE 5% OFF EACH CAMP ENROLLMENT! USE CODE CAMP2017 at CHECKOUT! Click on the class to register. Minimum age is a requirement and cannot be negotiated for the safety of the student and class. ...read moreCategories: Arts & CultureTuesday, April 04, 2017The Greene County Career Center is celebrating 50 years of meeting the needs of area students and local workforce. GCCC provides career-technical and academic instruction to prepare high school juniors and seniors for careers and college. Beginning in the fall of 2017, the Career Center is adding new programs that will include auto collision repair, automotive technology, carpentry, cosmetology, ...read moreCategories: Community, Education
Tuesday, March 28, 2017The Annual Fourth of July Parade has been part of Beavercreek's Independence Day celebration for over 17 years. And now with a sponsorship, you can play an even bigger part in supporting this special day. Sponsorships start at $200, and sponsors receive such perks as having your name displayed on a trophy for the winning parade floats, your name announced during the event, a tent in the vendor ...read moreCategories: Community
Thursday, March 23, 2017ArtFest is a creative festival for local artisans and organizations to help cultivate an appreciation of the arts to the public through the sale of their handmade products and educating about the intriguing processes in which their art is made. Organizations are welcomed to create art with the public through hands-on or experience stations that capture the essence of their mission. To be part of ...read moreCategories: Community, Arts & Culture
Thursday, March 23, 2017"Creativity lubricates INNOVATION!" * WINGMAN OUTINGS * TEAM BUILDING * STORY MAPPING * TRAINING SESSIONS * ESCHER EXPERIMENTS * BRAINSTORMING * OFFICE EVENTS * Earn PDUs! Have your team get out of the office and do something different. Put them in a creative environment and challenge them! Imagine them story-mapping out their next project on a large wall-size roll of paper they can ...read moreCategories: Arts & Culture
Wednesday, March 22, 2017Giving Back to Ohio Business Each year, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation helps nearly 250,000 employers protect their employees. The premiums paid by Ohio’s businesses and public employers help provide safety services to reduce workplace incidents and care to get injured workers back to work and back to life. An improving safety climate, good fiscal management and better than ...read moreCategories: Press Release, BWC & OSHA UpdatesTuesday, March 07, 2017Hotel ‘Giving Back to the Givers’ Who Can Best Demonstrate their Community Spirit! The Holiday Inn Dayton Fairborn has launched a social campaign that will give a dream wedding to one deserving couple. The newly renovated hotel, which is owned and managed by Portfolio Hotels & Resorts , has been a devout community supporter, having for example recently donated funds and even ...read moreCategories: Press Release, Community
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