WCACC November E-Newsletter

WCACC news & updates

November Issue

 

Upcoming Events

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Community News

Recent community updates.

 

How to Win on Small Business Saturday and Drive Holiday Sales

 

 

Google’s Make AI Work for You – Small Business Tutorials

 

 

 

Shop Local & Support Wayne County Businesses

 

The holiday shopping season is right around the corner, and we’re getting ready to celebrate the businesses that make Wayne County special.

 

Join us on Saturday, November 28, for Shop Small Saturday! Whether you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift, checking out local deals, or discovering a new favorite business, there is plenty to explore right here in our community.

 

 

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is Coming to Richmond!

 

 

Richmond is getting a special visit this holiday season! The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as “The People’s Tree,” will be making a stop in downtown Richmond on Saturday, November 14, from 5–7 PM, as it travels to Washington, D.C.!

 

To celebrate, the community is invited to join us on Main Street in downtown Richmond for an evening full of holiday fun!

 

 

 

Visitors can see the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree up close and enjoy ice skating, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music and entertainment, pop-up shops, family activities, mini ponies, a mini arcade, and more! A limited number of commemorative ornaments will also be available.

 

 

This is a special opportunity for our community to be part of a holiday tradition celebrated across the country, and we hope you’ll join us in welcoming The People’s Tree to Richmond!

 

 

When: Saturday, November 14 | 5–7 PM

 

Where: Main Street, Downtown Richmond

 

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A Sweet Legacy & Small-Town Impact | Mindy & John Myers

 

In Episode 13 of the Impact Podcast, we sit down with Mindy and John Myers to talk about Bibbly Boo Toy & Candy Shoppe and Mr. B’s Chicken Salad. They give us insight into their own businesses and the broader Centerville business community.

 

 

 

WATCH NOW!

 

 

Seton Catholic’s New Schedule Opens Doors to Career Opportunities

By Isabella Markward, Chamber Business & Community Engagement Intern

 

Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, Seton Catholic High School will be introducing a new schedule that gives their students more opportunities to grow both inside and outside the classroom. The new schedule, called Maximum FACE time, stands for Faith, Academics, Charity and Excellence. Mondays will be set aside for activities focused on these four areas, while students will attend their regular academic classes Tuesday through Friday.

 

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One of the major changes is the additional time that students will have available for work-based learning and internships. This will give them the opportunity to explore careers that they may be interested in, meet some of the local professionals and gain some experience in a workplace prior to graduating.

 

 

 

 

Meet Your Elected Officials

 

Tuesday, November 12

 

5:30 – 7:00 pm

 

Forest Hills Country Club

 

 

Connect with elected leaders from Wayne County, the region, and the state at this special networking event. Officials will be invited to introduce themselves and mingle with guests.

 

*Chamber Member Exclusive Event

 

 

 

 

 

Business Leader Series: Innovation for Everyone

 

November 13

 

2:30 – 4:00 pm

 

IU East – Whitewater Hall

 

Chamber Members $25 

 

​Non-Chamber Members $35

 

 

Practical, Human, Usable Innovation

 

The goal of this workshop is to foster everyday innovation by encouraging curiosity and open dialogue. This approach makes innovation practical, human, and applicable in our daily work environments.

 

 

 

 

HYPE Helps: Circle U Volunteer Night

 

November 19

 

5:30 – 7 pm

 

19 N. 13th Street, Richmond

 

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HYPE Wayne County is volunteering at Circle U to help prepare food boxes for their November food pantry and Thanksgiving Meals! 

 

Children are welcome!

 

Please register to volunteer.

 

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