There’s still time to take advantage of one of the most important opportunities a resident of Lawrence County will have this year – the Greater Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce’s "Project Pride County Wide" exhibit.

Thursday, September 14, 2000

There’s still time to take advantage of one of the most important opportunities a resident of Lawrence County will have this year – the Greater Lawrence County Area Chamber of Commerce’s "Project Pride County Wide" exhibit.

The exhibit begins today at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Inn in South Point. It ends at 7 p.m.

If you go, you will see information about South Point Industrial Park plans, the Chesapeake Bypass, a new power plant, Ironton’s new bridge project and at least a dozen other community activities. You will get to ask questions of those involved with the projects.

And, most importantly, you will see the progress that the county is using to move into the future.

It’s important.

If you don’t go, you will wish you had.

Also at the exhibit, there will be discussions about:

– Ironton-Huntington, W.Va., Empowerment Zone. What is it? How can it impact the future? Zone staff will discuss current and future projects that affect the local economy. You’ve got to know what is planned for the future to appreciate the grant’s designation that will make so many good things happen.

– Ohio University Southern Campus Center for Development. Staff will discuss technology training. The center can develop a class to meet businesses’ training needs.

– Ironton-Lawrence County Community Action Organization’s housing programs. Senior and lower-income housing projects, including the Marting Hotel renovation, will be discussed.

Countywide agencies displaying information include:

– Collins Career Center, which offers technical and educational training no matter what the age.

– Workforce Development Resource Center, located in Ironton, which offers not only jobless services but also career counseling, training and other resources.

– Procurement Outreach Center, which helps businesses sell services to the federal government.

– The chamber’s Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Small Business Development Center.

For more information, contact the chamber at 377-4550.