TechCred Triumphs: Upskilling The Local Workforce / Meet The Small Business Award Winners

In this edition of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce, Tricia Valasek from Raise the Bar Hancock County discusses the Ohio TechCred program, which provides funding for employers to upskill their employees on technology-related credentials. The program covers a wide range of credentials, from Excel to Adobe products, and offers online and in-person training options. The deadline to apply for the program is November 30th.
We also talk to Nikki Gillig of Gillig Winery, who shares her experience of winning the Do Good Award at the 2023 Small Business Awards for her commitment to the community. She emphasizes the importance of giving back and partnering with local businesses, like offering wine and food pairings with other local establishments and opening up their event space to nonprofit organizations.
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Timestamp Summary
| [0:00:00] | Introduction to the show
| [0:01:23] | Tricia Valasek explains the Ohio Tech CRed program
| [0:05:24] | Reimbursement details for businesses
| [0:06:22] | Local success stories of the TechCred program
| [0:07:59] | The variety of credentials available
| [0:08:44] | Importance of Excel training
| [0:09:13] | Process for businesses to get started
| [0:10:51] | Deadline reminder for the TechCred program
| [0:10:46] | TechCred program benefits for businesses in Findlay and Hancock County
| [0:10:53] | Important deadline for TechCred program applications
| [0:11:28] | State's commitment to TechCred program and IMAP program
| [0:12:53] | Details about IMAP program and online training providers
| [0:14:23] | Importance of upskilling for employees
| [0:15:08] | Importance of 5G broadband jobs and infrastructure in Ohio
| [0:15:39] | Contact information for Tricia Valasek and Raise the Bar
| [0:18:34] | Reasons for commitment to community and giving back
| [0:19:36] | Gillig Winery's involvement with local nonprofits and businesses
| [0:21:09] | Entrepreneurial spirit and challenges of starting a small business
| 0:21:44 | Nikki's motivation for opening a winery
| 0:23:20 | Importance of work-life balance and time management
| 0:24:35 | Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs: be dedicated to your passion
| 0:25:21 | Collaboration with Fort Finlay donuts
| 0:26:14 | Camaraderie among wineries and small businesses
| 0:26:58 | Ways to contact Gillig Winery
| 0:27:53 | Reflecting on the importance of personal interests in business

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