Missed Opportunities Marty Chapman, President

Have you taken advantage of all the options the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce website has to offer? The Chamber is constantly adding new features to benefit our members and the community. We encourage you to view our site at www.putnamchamber.org to take advantage of all the helpful functions. One particular function the Chamber suggests you view is the community calendar. This calendar will allow for anyone in the community to make submissions for their upcoming events. Benefits gained by being a chamber member are also available on this site in many ways. Remember to take advantage of excellent opportunities for your business to attract new customers and share information with our community. Log in today to your Chamber member portal to take advantage of the following:

Business Directory Listing- your business information is available to consumers through the Chamber’s website – visitors can search by category, keyword or alphabetically

Online Informational Brochure- your own page on the Chamber’s website which can include your business description, hours of operation, location information, and up to eight keywords (these help identify your business when a website visitor does a keyword search on the Business Directory)

Job Postings– add your own job openings to the Chamber’s website Hot Deals– include store coupons and special offers on the Chamber’s website Event Posting- add your business’ events to the Chamber’s Online Events Calendar – Chamber website visitors can

add your event to Outlook, e-mail the details to a friend and request an automatically generated email reminder for your event

"Email to a friend" link - visitors to your Online Informational Brochure may select a link to email your business information to a friend

Online Bill Pay and Event Registration - members can now pay their membership dues and event registration fees online

Website Sponsorships- now offering online website sponsorships at a very affordable rate for any type of business, big or small

Member Testimonials- view testimonials from other Chamber members about the advantages of being a member of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce

Member Blog- gain insight from other Chamber members on different topics every month

If you have lost your member login and password contact Ashley at the Chamber office for assistance.

Congratulations to Ironwood Wealth Management

Chamber Business of the Month for July!

The Ironwood tree is native to West Virginia and has been a staple in the Eastern United States for many centuries. Due to its durability and strength, it was commonly used by American Indians and early settlers to forge a new world. The Ironwood tree grows slowly but surely in the shadows of the big oaks and pines where it’s extremely hard wood and branch structure make it nearly impervious to damage that can harm the bigger less stable trees. While not as big or widely known as some of the larger trees, Ironwood has been called upon when its strength is needed. Ironwood Wealth Management is a financial planning and investment management firm that strives to use their strengths to build trust and understanding while offering thoughtful advice for every client. With their years of service, they were founded upon being the logical choice for wealth management for individuals, families and businesses.

Ironwood Wealth Management traces its roots back to 2001 when founder John Williams who is a CFP® and CIMA®, started his own firm after years at a national investment firm and located in downtown Charleston. In 2009, they purchased a building in Teays Valley and later relocated. Williams and his team consisting of Chris Ashworth, CFP®, Tim Davis and Mary Anna Bird live in the Teays Valley area and have combined experience over seventy years between them. Their firm focuses on Investment Management, Retirement Planning, 401K and other company retirement plans and IRA rollovers. “We are a registered investment advisor with our main service being to manage our clients’ investments based on a percentage of their account rather than commissions for buying and selling products as is so prevalent at other organizations,” he said. He continued “We are an independent investment advisor. There are many people in this profession who are limited by what their employer has made available to them. This is not a limitation for us. We have a lot of freedom and flexibility to sit down with someone and discuss their situation and objectively help them decide what is best for them. Our employer is our client, it is a partnership.” Ironwood Wealth Management recently developed a low cost 401k platform for small and medium size business. It has the bells and whistles found in other 401k plans but at a lower cost. “A typical 401K offered in this area has a total all in cost of around 2% a year. We will be able to provide a 401K in many cases for below 1%. A one percent difference may not seem like a lot but if it’s spread over many years, it can be hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings. All else equal, that savings can mean a lot more money for the participants to retire on” he said. Knowledge and expertise helps sets Ironwood apart from their competitors. John Williams is a Certified Financial Planner™ and is a Certified Investment Management Analyst® which he earned through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also an Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS®) and a Chartered Retirement Planning Consultant (CRPC®). Chris Ashworth is a Certified Financial Planner™ and an Advisor Associate for the firm. Tim Davis is an Associate Wealth Advisor for Ironwood. Mary Anna Bird worked with John Williams at a national firm many years ago so it was a natural fit for her expertise to assist Williams as Ironwood’s Administrative Assistant and Office Manager. Along with offering expert advice in the fields of investment management and retirement, Ironwood recently began a free complimentary blog website called Smart Financial Future which covers a variety of topics such as personal finance, retirement, 401K, investments, debts, and estate planning along with other financial advice. It can be found at www.smartfinancialfuture.com “Our blog will have fresh original content that we plan on updating frequently and is designed to be educational. We welcome all to sign up for free notifications. A number of people including those who are not clients have already signed up. We have worked hard to set up an environment where we have a partnership with our clients where we are very objective and work in an unbiased fashion. We are not selling our clients anything but our own expertise,” Williams said. If you are interested in a complimentary consultation with Ironwood Wealth Management for your personal situation or company retirement plan, please call (304) 760-6000 or you may visit them at 18 Chase Drive in Chase Park located in Hurricane, West Virginia. To learn more about their services, you may visit them on the web at www.ironwood-wealth.com.

Business selected for “Business of the Month” are drawn from the names of Chamber members attending Business After Hours.

Left to Right: Chirs Ashworth, Marty Chapman,

John Williams, Mary Anna Bird Not Photographed :

Tim Davis

Thank you to our Renewing Members for your continued support of the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce! Your investment demonstrates your willingness to support and build a better business climate in which to live, work and play in Putnam County.

New Members

ITT Technical Institute Ashley Stinnett

5183 U.S. Route 60 Building 1 Suite 40 Huntington, WV 25705

(304) 733-8700 astinnett@itt-tech.edu

The Putnam County Chamber Consumer & Relocation Guide with a complete list of Chamber members is always available free

of charge at the Chamber office. You can also find the guide on our website, www.PutnamChamber.org

Congratulations to the 2013 Leadership Putnam County Graduates

Leadership Putnam County, for 24 years, has extended the opportunity for participants to be educated through nine on-site classes arranged to help them understand our community more thoroughly. Guest Speaker West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, along with Marty Chapman, presented plaques to 16 participants recognized for completing the program. The reception was held at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club on Friday, June 14 with nearly 50 guests in attendance. The 2013 Leadership Class graduates included; Amy Boggess, BBB of Wisconsin; David Giordano, Frontier Communications; Brooke Hanna, City National Bank; Kurt Humbertson, BB&T; Tammy Hancock-Perrine, AEP John Amos Plant; Amy Lewis, American Home Inspectors; Marianne McClure, DOW Chemical; Travis McGrath, Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union; Steve Neher, Neher Consulting & Investigative Services; Aaron Randolph, Randolph Engineering; Kevin Reehling, DOW Chemical; Dallas Sheldon, Coldwell Banker Advantage Real Estate; Richard Shell, Budget Blinds; Cindy Skiles, Teays Physical Therapy Center; Robert Stonestreet, Dinsmore & Shohl; Dave Wickline, AEP John Amos Plant. The Putnam County Chamber would also like to thank our 2013 Leadership Putnam County Presenters AEP John Amos, CAMC- Teays Valley, Family Care, Highland Hospital, ICES, Kanawha Valley Community & Technical College, Leadership WV, Marshall University, Putnam County Board of Education, Putnam County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Putnam County Development Authority, Putnam County Judicial Services (Circuit Court, Magistrate, Prosecuting Attorney, Sheriff) Putnam County Government (Assessor, Clerk, Commission, Planning & Infrastructure), Putnam County Library, Putnam County Parks and Recreation, Putnam Public Service District, Strayer University, West Virginian State University, Teays Physical Therapy Center, The Performance Group, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Tri-County YMCA, Goodwill of Kanawha Valley, Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha & Putnam, The Clay Center, WV Power Park, Western Regional Jail & WVU Cooperative Extension Services.

Chamber 29th Annual Golf Tournament Sleepy Hollow Golf Club

FastSigns Foursome Takes Trophy!

Congratulations to Chamber Member, FastSigns, for turning in an impressive score of 15 under par to claim first place for the fourth consecutive year. Team members included Kent Harwell, Andy Arbogast, Adam Sholes & Jay Terry. Second place went to the team sponsored by Parkline and third place went to the team sponsored by North American Industrial Services. All in all, thirty-five teams participated. In addition to our golfers, this event would not have been possible without the support of our generous sponsors and gracious volunteers. Thank you to everyone for your sensational support. Photos of the event can be viewed on the Chamber’s Facebook Page – www.facebook.com/PutnamCountyChamber

Thank you to our Major Sponsors:

Thank you to our Dinner Sponsor: Kanawha Manufacturing

Thank you to our Beverage Sponsors:

MedExpress; Tyree, Embree & Associates; Proud Eagle

Thank you to the following Hole Sponsors: American Home Inspectors Benefit Assistance Corporation Calvin Broyles Jewelers Charleston Marriott City National Bank Coldwell Banker Real Estate Custom Valve Devonshire at Teays Valley DOW Chemical FastSigns Foster Wheeler G & G Builders, Inc. Golfalyzer Greenhouse of Teays Valley Hampton Inn KOMAX Business Systems LJ Art

Midway Ford Mountain State Oral Surgeons North American Industrial Services nTelos Wireless Padgett Business Services Parkline Pioneer WV Federal Credit Union Poca Valley Bank Pray Construction Prestige Park Putnam County Title Insurance Agency Rock Branch Community Bank Service Pump & Supply Sleep Inn Teays Physical Therapy Center Teays Valley Chiropractic Universal Blastco

Raffle Prize Donors: Berry Hills Country Club Calvin Broyles Jewelers Edgewood Country Club Glade Springs Resort Lakeview Golf Resort Oglebay Resort & Conference Center Proud Eagle Sleepy Hollow Golf Club Snowshoe Resort Stonewall Resort

Grab & Go Breakfast Provided by: Tudor’s Biscuit World Tim Horton’s

Complimentary Food & Beverage Providers: Corey Brothers Produce North American Industrial Services Pepsi Bottling Company Sheetz Tyler Mountain Water US Food Services

Special Thanks to Door Prize & Courtesy Bag Donors! Advanced Industrial Services AEP John Amos Plant American Home Inspectors Better Foods Blenko Glass Big Sandy Superstore Brown Electric City National Bank Corporate Identity Custom Valve Diamond Electric Enerfab Fireside Grille

Frontier Communications Fruth Pharmacy Golfalyzer Greenhouse of Teays Valley Hampton Inn Highland Hospital Legg Mason McDonald’s Midway Ford MVB Bank North American Industrial Services Pritchard Electric

Randolph Engineering Renaissance Dental Service Pump & Supply Sheetz Snap Fitness Teays Physical Therapy Center Toyota Tyree, Embree & Associates United Conveyor United Rental West Virginia American Water Yeager Insurance

Hats Off to a Great Organizing Committee: Dave Bagnall, Co-Chairman, Diamond Electric Phil Hudnall, Co-Chairman, AEP John Amos Suzanne Ball, Hampton Inn Vicki Berry, City National Bank Ray Burke, Better Foods Phil Manker, Corporate Identity Tymia Milbee, City National Bank

Member News

Thank you to Comfort Inn for hosting the June Business After Hours at their location in Cross Lanes on Thursday, June 20. Comfort Inn provided a great opportunity to network along with delicious food, beverages and desserts. Winner of the $600 BB&T Cash Drawing was Brian Belcher of Yeager Airport had he been present. Thank you to Hampton Inn for hosting the June Business Before Business on Friday, June 7 at their location in Teays Valley. Many Chamber members were present to take part in this morning networking event. Jennifer Allen of United Talent of was the winner of the free e-Billboard.

Congratulations to Sheetz on the opening of their new location in Poca. The Putnam County Chamber, along with many community members, welcomed them with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6. They are located at the intersection of W.Va. 62 and W.Va. 25 in Poca.

Congratulations to the Putnam County Parks & Recreation Commission on the opening of the addition to the Valley Park. The Putnam County Chamber, Putnam County Commission and many community members, celebrate with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 25. Looking for a small office to rent? Sowers & Company, A.C. has office space for lease. Contact Joe Sowers at (304) 757-6989 if you are interested in a single office, fully furnished in a professional environment. Cost is $325 with all utilities paid.

Cintas Member to Member Deals - The entire month of July All Putnam County Chamber of Commerce members will receive 20%- 25% discount on all packages purchased during the month of July only. This package DOES include (but not limited to) Logo Mats and Cleaning Chemical packages! (typically not available for discounts). In addition to the 20%-25% discount in pricing for our products and services ALL fees for Logo Mat artwork, Dispensers, and Installation will be waived. Email @ collinsj7@cintas.com to build your custom package! Savings start today!

Generation Putnam July Event

Speaker Series - Join Generation Putnam at the July Speaker Series on Friday, July 12. This event will feature Sarah

Sturgill of the WVU Extension Office and will take place at First State Bank at 12:00 noon. There is a $10 charge for

lunch. RSVP to A.Alford@putnamcounty.org

www.generationputnam.org

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Community News

Hurricane’s Independence Day Celebration Thursday, July 4th

-3:30 Hurricane Civic Chorus at the Gazebo -4:00 Parade – Main Street

-5:30 to 9:30 Valley Park – “FREE” Watermelon, Water Slide, Face Painting, Giant Slide, Horse Drawn Carriage, Clowns, Games, Hot Dog Eating Contest, Music and much more!

-10:00 – Fireworks – Valley Park More info call 304-562-5896

For more community news visit www.putnamchamber.org

Please note: There are no scheduled Chamber events for the month of July. We hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing summer! As always, the Chamber staff is available by phone or email to be of assistance to you and your business.

Putnam County Chamber Staff

Marty Chapman, President mchapman@putnamcounty.org

Gretchen White, Project Director gwhite@putnamcounty.org

Mary Jo Hendricks, Administrative Assistant mj@putnamcounty.org

Ashley Alford, Public Relations a.alford@putnamcounty.org

Office Hours: 9:00 am—4:00 pm, Monday-Friday Physical Address: 5664 St. Rt. 34, North, Winfield, WV 25213

Mailing Address: PO Box 553, Teays, WV 25569 Phone: 304.757.6510 ~ Fax: 304.757.6562

chamber@putnamcounty.org www.putnamchamber.org