2011

Awards Presented During Alliance Annual Meeting

ADA - During the Hardin County Chamber & Business Alliance’s sixth annual dinner meeting, the following awards were presented:  Tice Construction, Inc. and Tice Enterprises, Inc. - 2011 Business of the Year; Ridgemont High School FFA Chapter, Stephanie Jolliff, Advisor - 2011 Community Service Award; and Pastor Jason Manns - 2011 Citizen of the Year.

Tice Construction, Inc. and Tice Enterprises, Inc. received the 2011 Business of the Year based on their commitment to giving back to the Hardin County Community. Mark Tice accepted the award on behalf of Tice Construction and Tice Enterprises, which for many years has maintained their commitment to our community. Late in 2010 they partnered with the City of Kenton to receive a Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund Grant to clean up the former King Ohio Forge or Broderick Building property in Kenton.

Ridgemont High School FFA Chapter and Stephanie Jolliff, Advisor were awarded the 2011 Community Service Award based on their many hours of community service, dedication to helping others and improving our community.  Over the last couple of years, this group has created some programs which have gained national recognition. The combination of the efforts of the students and their advisor, has twice earned them #1 Chapter in the nation for Model of Innovation.

Pastor Jason Manns, was the recipient of the 2011 Citizen of the Year based on his outstanding contributions and achievements which have made Hardin County better. He is actively engaged with many organizations, the youth of Hardin County and the driving force behind the opening of New Hope Ministry Park, an emergency homeless shelter for men, women and families. He is dedicated to making sure the needs of Hardin County’s residents are met individually as well as spiritually.

Over 200 were in attendance at the event held at Ohio Northern University’s McIntosh Center.  Patron sponsors for the evening included: Hardin County Council on Aging – Coordinated Transportation Project; Liberty National Bank; Ohio Northern University; and Quest Federal Credit Union.

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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