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Chamber Honors Community Members at Annual Gala
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce honored four outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals during its Annual Gala and Awards Celebration held August 13 at the John Gilbert Reese Center. The luau-themed evening brought together Chamber members and community leaders to celebrate another successful year and recognize those whose leadership, service and commitment strengthen Licking County. “Each of this year’s honorees combines excellence in their work with a genuine commitment to serving
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Understanding the Impact of Data Center Growth
With several data centers already operating or under development in Licking County - and additional projects being considered - it is important for community and business leaders to understand both the opportunities and the challenges associated with this rapidly growing industry. At a recent discussion, representatives from the Montrose Group provided an overview of national data center trends and the potential economic and community impacts of these projects. John Seryak, founder and Managing Partner
Opening a Franchise: Essential Factors Every Licking County Entrepreneur Should Weigh
Opening a franchise can be one of the most rewarding business decisions you’ll ever make. But it’s not just about picking a recognizable name and signing paperwork — it’s about aligning your resources, values, and local market understanding. For members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce, this means balancing community needs with smart operational design.TL;DR Franchising offers a proven model — but local market realities, financial readiness, and structural decisions will define your
Healthy Cash Flow, Healthy Business: Smart Money Habits for Entrepreneurs
Running a small business means juggling multiple priorities — customers, employees, suppliers, and that all-important lifeblood: cash flow. Even profitable businesses can falter if their cash inflows and outflows aren’t well-managed. The goal isn’t just to stay afloat — it’s to create financial stability that fuels growth, resilience, and opportunity. TL;DR Healthy cash flow means more than paying bills on time. It’s about forecasting, invoicing consistently, building cushions for slow months, and
From Zero to Memorable: What Every Small Business Needs to Know About Branding
Building a small business from scratch is a wild mix of vision, adrenaline, and about twenty tabs open in your brain at once. Somewhere between launching a product and trying to get your first customer, there’s one foundational piece that either sets you apart—or leaves you floating in a sea of sameness: your brand. Branding isn’t your logo. It’s not just your font or your favorite shade of teal. It’s the memory you leave behind after someone interacts with your business. And when you’re small, those
Moments That Matter: Turning Small Business Milestones into Magnetic Marketing
When a small business reaches a milestone—be it its fifth anniversary, 10,000th customer, or even a modest product relaunch—it’s more than a private achievement. It’s a spotlight moment, a signal flare in the market’s sky. In the hustle of daily operations, it’s easy to treat milestones as mere checkmarks on a timeline. But with the right strategy, they become compelling chapters in a larger narrative, each one capable of engaging customers, media, and even competitors. Make It About Your People, Not
