Workforce & Business Development Program

07/06/2026

Join the Brown County Chamber of Commerce and our regional Chamber partners for an afternoon of networking, collaboration, and relationship-building at Rural Connections 2026!

📅 Tuesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sons of Toil Brewing
14097 Klein Road
Mt. Orab, OH 45154

Connect with business professionals from Brown, Adams County OH Chamber of Commerce, Clermont Chamber of Commerce, The Highland County Chamber of Commerce, and Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce, while strengthening the partnerships that make our rural communities thrive.

Whether you're looking to grow your business, make new connections, or simply enjoy great conversation, this is an event you won't want to miss!

✅ Register through your local Chamber of Commerce.

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07/03/2026

07/02/2026

“OMJ VAN IS ON-THE-ROAD”: The OMJ Pike County Van is scheduled to visit Pike Outreach

In an effort to provide the residents of the Pike County area with information about job and training services and resources that are available through the OMJ Career Center Pike County, the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be visiting various locations throughout the area each month in the OMJ Van. During these events, representatives will provide information about available jobs in the area, educational training opportunities, and supportive services for local job seekers through the grants that fund these programs.

The next “OMJ Van On-the-Road” Event will be:
• Wednesday, July 29th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Pike Outreach in Waverly (located at 306 Bridge Street)

Visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org for upcoming dates and locations for the OMJ Van.

For more information, please contact Andy Rice at 740-289-2371 or visit workforcebusinessdevelopment.org.

07/02/2026

07/02/2026

07/01/2026

🚗 Need Help Paying for Essential Car Repairs? Funding Is Still Available! 🔧

Reliable transportation can make all the difference when it comes to getting to work, school, or training. That's why the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County is continuing to accept applications for our TANF-funded Car Repair Program.

If you are a Pike County resident who meets the program requirements, you may qualify for assistance with essential vehicle repairs that help keep you safely on the road.

To be eligible, you must:
✅ Be a Pike County resident
✅ Be currently employed, a current student, or have received an offer of employment
✅ Meet income guidelines (at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines)
✅ Have a minor child living in your household
✅ Complete an eligibility packet and provide the required documentation

📍 Pick up an eligibility packet at:
OhioMeansJobs Pike County
941 Market Street, Piketon

📞 Questions? Call us at (740) 289-2371

Don't wait— If reliable transportation is standing between you and work or school, we encourage you to apply today!

Learn more at workforcebusinessdevelopment.org

07/01/2026

Your voice matters!

The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CACPC) is exploring ways to improve public transportation throughout Pike County, and we need your input.

Over the past several months, we've gathered feedback through surveys, public meetings, and conversations with community members and stakeholders. Based on that input, we've developed several draft service options for consideration—and now we'd like to hear from you.

Whether you rely on public transportation every day or simply want to help improve transportation opportunities for others, your feedback will help guide future transit services that better meet the needs of Pike County residents and workers.

Take Our Quick Online Survey

Sharing your thoughts only takes a few minutes and will help us understand the transportation needs of our community.

Complete the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/piketransit

06/30/2026

The Summer 2026 edition of The Competitive Edge is here!

This issue highlights new staff, client success stories, the 2026 Business Summit, VITA Program results, local resources, and upcoming program updates from the Workforce & Business Development Program.

Check it out here or on our website at workforcebusinessdevelopment.org/newsletters and make sure to stay connected with us!