Do you have multiple digital devices? Are you constantly Snapchatting, Tweeting, TikTok-ing, or Facebook-ing every move and find it hard to get through a meaningful conversation? Are you easily distracted by your phone or comparing your life to that of your friends online ? We increasingly miss out on the valuable moments of our lives as we pass the hours with our faces buried in our smartphones, documenting our every move through social media, and shielding ourselves from the outside world, where real human connections happen. If you notice these habits in yourself or your friends and family, Disconnect to Connect Coalition invites you to commit to participating in the annual Global Day of Unplugging (GDU) to “Be Screen Free” from sundown on Friday, March 7, to sundown on Saturday, March 8 . This is the third year our coalition has encouraged local participation, called #GreeneCountyUnplugged. We invite you once again to encourage everyone you know – your business colleagues, students, co-workers, neighbors, family, and friends to take this day and carve out time to unplug, be screen-free, relax, reflect, be active, visit the outdoors, and connect with loved ones. We are asking you to share a message about #GreeneCountyUnplugged or #BeScreenFree on your marquis sign (if available), in a newsletter, on the radio or television, or in any other way to get the message out! Be sure to print out the attached poster, write why you unplug, take a selfie with it, and share your picture on social media (use #BeScreenFree, #GreeneCountyUnplugged, and #GDU2025) or email it to lfox@gcph.info. Also, share the attached graphic on your website or social media to encourage others to unplug and be screen-free! We hope you will join us for this 3rd annual county-wide initiative March 7-8, 2025! If you are willing to join us, please email lfox@gcph.info so you can be recognized as a supporter in our promotional efforts and on our social media pages. Sincerely, The Disconnect 2 Connect Coalition Disconnect to Connect (D2C) is a coalition of members from Greene County Public Health, the Greene County Educational Service Center, the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Clark, Greene, and Madison Counties, Greene County Children Services, Greene County Family & Children First, and the Greene County Public Library. 

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We are excited to announce an upcoming Hiring Fair for Greene County Career Center students that will be held on April 1st and 2nd, 2025 . This event will provide an invaluable opportunity for students to connect with employers in their specific career fields, explore job opportunities, and interview for open positions. Many community organizations will also be assisting to make students aware of community supports as they seek transportation, uniforms, and professional development. Finally, we will have military and college recruits available for students that would like to pursue those avenues upon graduation. Event Details: 9 am – 12pm (both dates) April 1st – Hiring Fair for students interested in Health Science, Vet Science, Info Tech, Media, and Human Services career fields. April 2nd – Hiring Fair for students interested in Transportation, Agriculture, Construction, Engineering, and Fabrication career fields. We invite parents to encourage their students to attend the Hiring Fair on the appropriate date based on their career interests. It will be a great opportunity for students to engage with professionals, learn about available positions, and take the next steps toward their future careers. Students are required to dress up for this day as it will be considered first round of interviews. They will also be developing resumes and interview skills prior to the event. Additionally , we are reaching out to request your assistance in inviting businesses that may be interested in participating in the Hiring Fair. If you know of any local businesses or employers in the above fields that would benefit from hiring our students, please encourage them to join us at this event. Businesses can register to participate in the fair, providing a direct pathway for our students to find career opportunities. Please have anyone interested in this opportunity reach out to Rick Mack, the Work-Based Learning Coordinator, at rmack@greeneccc.com. We look forward to making this event a success and providing our students with the best opportunities for their futures. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students thrive and succeed. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to rmack@greeneccc.com or 937-372-6941, ext. 1314.

On Thursday, November 20th, we had our final Business Links event of the year in the form of our Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation. It was a wonderful opportunity to gather with many of our valued members who make the Chamber what we are today.