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Helping others is really how you help yourself

The late Zig Ziglar, sales expert, author and Hall of Fame speaker said, “You can have anything you want if … you first help enough other people get what they want.” I was privileged to hear Zig speak in person several times and got to meet him at a National Speakers Association Convention. I learned a lot from Zig. He believed in helping, not selling. Zig knew everyone listens to WIII-FM (What Is In It For Me) People are concerned about their needs, not ours. In my corporate days, I did a lot of work in field sales and as a sales manager. My biggest challenge in sales was ...

Leasing state lands for resource development

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is currently accepting public comments on nominations of the state’s land leasing program. The Ohio Natural Energy Institute has always served as an educational body for the public on essential energy and the facts are clear: the responsible development of natural resources in our state offers significant benefits for Ohio. The natural gas and oil industry stimulates Ohio’s economy and creates job opportunities for our workforce. A recent study showed in 2021 alone, the industry generated $55.5 billion for Ohio’s economy. Allowing ...

The return of the doves ­— and of our chamber guide

They’re back! After raising their little two-bird brood and vanishing for a few days, our dove couple is back on our front porch. Mama and Papa Dove have returned to the nest they built in my hanging spider plant a few weeks ago. They hatched a pair of chicks there before the entire bunch disappeared in mid-June. I thought for certain that they had moved on, but I was wrong. So far, I haven’t been able to confirm that there are more eggs in the nest, but I feel certain that is the case. The adults have barely moved from their spots since they showed up again a few days ...

Recognize and beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing

During my corporate days, I worked for and with a lot of effective managers and a few great leaders. They were good people. Unfortunately, there were a few managers I worked with or for who I wouldn’t trust to lead me to the bathroom. They put their own interest first. They advanced at the expense of others. To corporate leadership in Houston these “leaders” looked good and said the right things especially to upper management. Their operation looked good on paper. They were profitable. Upper management didn’t know these wolves in sheep’s clothing succeeded at the ...

Ohio businesses cannot stand for government overreach

The implementation of government price controls has far-reaching consequences for all Americans, and is a severe overreach by the federal government. These concerns are compounded by recent provisions introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which not only infringe upon the fundamental protections of free enterprise enshrined in our Constitution but also carry disastrous implications for our future economy. As a result, we, along with the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have taken decisive legal action to protect business rights by filing a federal ...

Make summer memories in Belmont County

The heat is here this summer in Ohio, so it’s time to cool off with some ice cream, make memories at the festivals in our charming towns or explore the outdoors and experience all Belmont County has to offer! The Fourth of July provides ample celebrations to enjoy with loved ones. From Barnesville to Martins Ferry and St. Clairsville to Bellaire, you will find live music, food trucks, free swimming and of course — fireworks! Spend the second weekend in July taking a stroll down memory lane and relive the feelings of the days of yore at Chautauqua Homecoming Days & Bethesda ...