• Connection Groups

  • The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce offers many Connection Groups for specialized networking ranging from HR to Contractor Trades. Here is a brief summary of these networking opportunities.

    GeNext / Young Professionals

    Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group - "Engaging Ashland's next generation through social and professional interaction in order to retain and attract our area's young talent." Meets Quarterly  The Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce offers many Connection Groups for specialized networking ranging from HR to Contractor Trades. Here is a brief summary of these networking opportunities.

    HR Group

    Bringing the HR community together for interactive discussions on the most current topics so that they can better serve their businesses. Providing a forum for work related issues that range from simple to difficult. Meets Quarterly

    Ashland Area Business

    Do you own or manage a small business? The Chamber has a connection group for you! Enjoy candid conversation and discussion on the current topics and connect with others who want to run a successful business in their community. Meets bi-monthly

    Women In Business

    Are you interested in becoming a more successful business woman? This connection group provides meaningful discussion about information and techniques that will make your job easier - Meets quarterly

    Christians in Business

    Integrating Faith Into The Workplace: Effective use of knowledge to make your workplace a more successful ministry. This group offers a place to network and build relationships that will benefit your business and community. Meets monthly

    Contractor Trades

    Are you involved in any way with Contractor Trades? If so, we have a Connection Group just for you! We will meet at least quarterly to bring you topics designed to promote and enhance the professionalism of those involved in the building industry.

  • 2016 Speaker Series SchedulePromoting Business To Enhance Community is what we are all about!  As a member of the Ashland Chamber we provide multiple opportunities for you to network and make new business contacts to help your business grow.  Check out our individual Connection Groups listed below to see which group best fits your networking needs.  To view the entire Speaker Series schedule click on the link to the left:

  • Ashland Area Business Connections (AABC) 1st & 3rd Thurs. Ashland Area Business Connections (AABC) 1st & 3rd Thurs.

    Do you own or manage a small business?
    The Chamber has a connection group for you - The Ashland Area Business Connections!  This is an informal group that enjoy candid conversation and discussion on the current topics and connect with others who want to run a successful business in Ashland.
     
    Meets bi-monthly (1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month) from 8:00-9:00 am at Downtown Perk & Dessert Oasis located at 145 W. Main Street, Ashland
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    Christians In Business (CIB) - 2nd Thurs. Christians In Business (CIB) - 2nd Thurs.

    Integrating Faith into the workplace: 
    Effectively using what you know to make your workplace a more successful ministry. This connection group offers a place to network and build relationships that will be beneficial to your business and community.

    Meets the 2nd Thursday of the Month from 7:30-8:30 am at Downtown Perk & Dessert Oasis located at 145 W. Main Street, Ashland

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    GeNEXT (Young Professionals) Quarterly GeNEXT (Young Professionals) Quarterly

    Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce's Young Professionals Group -
    "Engaging Ashland's next generation through social and professional interaction in order to retain and attract our area's young talent."
     
    Group Meets Quarterly and works on a variety of special projects throughout the year. To get plugged-in - contact Jenn Oliver

  • HR Connection HR Connection

    This Connection Group offers interactive discussions on the most current topics so that you can better serve your businesses while providing a forum for work related issues that range from simple to difficult.  This group meets 5 times per year.

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    Women In Business Women In Business

    Are you interested in becoming a more successful business woman? This connection group provides meaningful discussion about information and techniques that will make your job easier - Meets quarterly

    Construction Trade Connection Group Construction Trade Connection Group

    Are you involved in any way with Contractor Trades?

    If so, we have a Connection Group just for you! We will meet at least quarterly to bring you topics designed to promote and enhance the professionalism of those involved in the building industry.

    To Learn More