WCACC February E-Newsletter - Community Updates for WayneCounty.info

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February Issue

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New Members

December – January

Wayne’s World – 2026 Annual Dinner

The Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the people, partnerships, and progress shaping the community during its 2026 Annual Dinner, themed “Wayne’s World: Party On, Wayne County!” The high-energy evening brought together business leaders, elected officials, educators, and community partners to recognize excellence across service, business, and individual leadership

Annual Impact | Jordan Mathews & Teresa Jansing

In Annual Impact, an episode of Impact: The Chamber Podcast, we sit down with past award winner and Chamber board member Jordan Mathews and ACEs Committee Chair Teresa Jansing to talk about the purpose and impact behind the Chamber’s signature event. From celebrating leadership and community success to bringing together businesses and partners from across the county, this conversation explores why recognition matters and how the Annual Dinner helps strengthen connections throughout Wayne County. Tune in for their perspectives, experiences, and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this event so special.

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Did you know that as Chamber members you can register for Shafer Leadership Academy Seminars for FREE?

All you have to do is indicate that you are a Wayne County Area Chamber Member while registering!

Find Shafer Leadership Academy Seminars HERE

Join us for the first event of the 2026 Legislative Series with guest speaker Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith.

IMPACT COMMITTEE Q1 SECTOR SPOTLIGHT: SERVICE MEMBERS

From auto shops and home services to professional providers and repair specialists, our Service Members keep Wayne County running every day. We’re proud to highlight the businesses that show up for our community with skill, reliability, and care.

Explore the full directory of Service Members:

View Service Members

Employer Internship Training

February 11

11:30AM – 1:30PM

Zoom

Zoom Link will be provided to you prior to the meeting.

Join us as we present and explore Employer Internship Training series. This dynamic session is designed to help you build impactful, well-supported internships. We’ll cover the value of internships, how to implement a strong support team, and practical strategies to set your interns up for success.

Chamber 2027 Trip – Informational Meeting

February 11

5:30 PM

Forest Hills Country Club

Join us for an informational meeting about the 2027 Chamber Trip to Alaska. Learn all the details, ask questions, and see if this unforgettable adventure is right for you — no commitment required.

**Please register to attend this meeting so we can have enough information packets on hand.