The Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance Chairman of the Board of Directors, Patricia Arnett, announced on Wednesday, May 16, that Rebecca Potts has been named the new Director of the organization. Potts, a long time Kenton resident, brings a wealth of experience to the organization from her thirty years in the business world.

Rebecca Potts will be joining our staff of  Barb Wingfield, Executive Director; John Hohn, Director of Economic Development;  Annetta Shirk, Director of Chamber and Tourism; Chris Barker, Office Manager and Angela Rembis as Administrative  Coordinator. Potts immediate responsibilities will be to learn about all divisions of the Alliance. Rebecca said, “I am excited about my opportunity to work with the Alliance, to learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the organization.  I am planning to attend community meetings, and will be working to develop profitable relationships with the businesses and organizations in Hardin County. I am also very enthusiastic about being able to share all that we have to offer to other entities locally, state wide, and nationally.”

Barb Wingfield, Executive Director, will work side by side with Potts to provide guidance in all four divisions. Wingfield has donated her time and expertise for the last five years as Executive Director. Recently she encouraged the Board to spend more time developing a succession plan. The Board actively sought candidates and interviewed several qualified candidates. Potts selection was then approved by the HCCBA Board of Directors.

Barb Wingfield has not announced an actual departure date. According to Wingfield, “I am thrilled to have this time to acclimate Rebecca Potts. With the unique business model that the Alliance has with four combined divisions, it makes the learning curve a little more intense and complicated.”

John Hohn, Director of Economic Development stated, “It will be a great experience introducing Rebecca to the many contacts we’ve established on a local, state and federal level. We also have several projects currently in development and look forward to sharing those with her.”

Rebecca is married to Jim and has two grown children and one grandchild. Her career has spanned over thirty years with Combined Insurance as a Sub-Regional Manager in Ohio, Indiana

 and Pennsylvania.  During that time she has worked with businesses ranging from self-employed, one person operations, to Fortune 500 companies.  Additionally she has experience working with municipalities and service organizations.

 The Alliance works to create, encourage, and stimulate a dynamic business climate, tourism, and economic development. Our ultimate goal is a positive climate for Hardin County prosperity.

Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance - No Limits!

In August of 2005, a group of community leaders representing four existing groups, realized it would be to each of their advantages if they combined to speak as one unified voice in promoting and marketing Hardin County in the ever changing global economy.

They recognized the new organization needed -

• MUSCLE - Hardin County Chamber
• VISION - Hardin County Economic Development Council
• FLAVOR - Hardin County Tourist & Convention Bureau
• SPIRIT - Downtown Development County Wide

On September 1, 2006, these four existing groups joined efforts to form a single, dynamic, proactive organization - the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance.

Today, the HCCBA Staff and Board of Directors constantly work on strategic planning to retain existing business while developing new opportunities. We invite you to review each of the divisions of the Alliance and see the difference we are making in "cultivating a positive climate for Hardin County prosperity". If you have any further questions or would like to speak with us directly, contact us at 419-673-4131 or email alliance@hardinohio.org.

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