MORPC is currently accepting new applications from those who wish to serve on the Community Advisory Committee (CAC). CAC provides the opportunity for residents and other interested groups to review and offer comments on many aspects of our transportation system – including recommendations on whether to adopt, modify or reject plans, programs, and projects. Public participation from those who live and work in our community is an important part of the planning process and it’s critical that diverse audiences are represented.

Committee members meet eight times per year, located at MORPC (111 Liberty Street, Suite 100). Meetings take place on Monday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in order to accommodate working professionals.

If you are interested, attached is more information and please see the link below to apply. We encourage you to share the opportunity, if you would like to recommend an individual. The deadline to apply is April 21, at 5:00 p.m.

www.morpc.org/committees/community-advisory-committee/

A new request for proposals (RFP) has been posted to support the Ohio Health Improvement Zones (OHIZ) Pilot Project.  Organizations are invited to submit proposals focused on establishing or expanding place-based initiatives seeking to address social determinants of health and improve healthy behaviors of residents.  The primary goal of this RFP is to increase meaningful community engagement and cross sector collaboration, develop community driven solutions, and create meaningful and lasting change needed to improve health of the community.  

To review the RFP, instructions, and associated deadlines, please visit https://odh.ohio.gov/about-us/funding-opportunities/resources/oi-23-ohio-health-improvement-zones-pilot-project 

Important Date Reminders:  

• Bidders’ Conference— Monday April 4, 2022, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am  
• Notice of Intent to Apply for Funds (Appendix A)—Monday, April 08, 2022, by 4:00 pm  
• ODH GMIS 2.0 Form (Appendix B), if applicable—Monday, April 08, 2022, by 4:00 pm  

• Applications Due—Monday, May 9, 2022, by 4:00pm  

ODH encourages the immediate submission of the Notice of Intent to Apply for Funding.  If you have questions, please contact Lei’Ana Riggs at Leiana.Riggs@odh.ohio.gov.

On June 18, 2022 from 12p-6p, the Columbus Urban League, Central Ohio African American Chamber of Commerce, Maroon Arts Group, King Arts Complex and the Ohio History Connection will be featuring Black-owned food trucks and vendors in celebration of Juneteenth and economic freedom. Interested in participating? Complete this interest form and we'll be in touch! Selected vendors will have to pay a $25 reservation fee and must agree to vendor rules/ responsibilities to participate.

Apply here.

Franklin County announces $23 million in federal funding for families, child care providers

"As part of the $23 million investment, more than $11.3 million will go to supporting child care providers. That includes up to $3,000 in incentives for providers to accept low-income families and up to $5,000 per year to expand hours."

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Dear Business Leader,

You're invited to an exclusive briefing with Minyon Moore, Nomination Adviser for Engagement, The White House, to discuss confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court of the United States. The discussion will be followed by a panel with small business leaders.

Please join us on Friday, March 25th at 1:00 PM ET for this important event.

Click here to register

ABOUT THE SPEAKER Minyon Moore is considered one of the nation’s top strategic thinkers with extensive experience in political and corporate affairs, as well as public policy. She is currently the Nomination Advisor for Engagement for the White House's effort to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Under President Bill Clinton’s administration, Minyon served as Assistant to the President and Director of White House Political Affairs, in this capacity, she served as the principal political adviser to the President, Vice President, First Lady, and senior White House staff, with primary responsibility for planning outreach and directing the political activities of the White House.  A noted speaker and filmmaker, Minyon has lectured at Yale University and Harvard University Kennedy School of Government. About Business Leader Briefing (BLB)   The Business Leader Briefing (BLB) is a series of events from Public Private Strategies Institute which focuses on providing educational resources and connecting business leaders with policymakers, thought leaders, and market influencers. About Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) The Public Private Strategies Institute (PPSI) is an independent research and education organization. PPSI engages in educational activities concerning the public and private sectors’ roles in advancing societal change. PPSI explores best practices and trends through research, publications, and educational events. Additionally, it produces educational and informational content that will educate public and private sector actors about their capacity to be agents of social change; and conduct research into the existing landscape of public and private social responsibility and the potential for the future. Learn more by visiting www.ppsi.org

Dear Chamber Member,

As many of you are aware, energy prices continue to rise and doing business is becoming costlier in this inflationary economy. We are dedicated to helping as many Chamber members as we can to mitigate these costs.

Whether you are on the standard utility rate, in a government aggregation program, or are in a supply contract, we encourage you to take advantage of our utility bill review to check your rate and ensure you are not overpaying.

This service is free to Chamber members. Simply email your electric and natural gas bill to billreview@ceateam.com or fax them to 330-721-8111 Attn Chamber Energy Program.

Actual savings may vary, and savings are not guaranteed.

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