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The mission of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic, civic, and cultural growth of the area, to improve the quality of life in the community, and to act as the voice of business. It makes available to all members of the business community, firms, and individuals alike, the necessary vehicle through which to combine forces for executing the continuous, year-after-year program of work necessary for positive business development.
Nominations are being accepted for the 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award, 2025 Community Impact Award, and 2025 Young Professional Award, which will be announced at the
At the annual Witch’s Brew Banquet on October 24, 2024, the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remarkable achievements of local women with the
January 17, 2024
Shon Gress, on Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Business After Hours hosted by MOVE
Staffing of Cambridge.
The award is named for John Sidlo, an early Cambridge Chamber President who doubled
the membership during the Great Depression, a 10-year period that was arguably the
worst economic decade the nation had ever experienced.
The Sidlo Award recognizes a community member who has a proven history and record
over an extended period of vision, leadership and legacy. “The community is better today
because of the work and efforts of those that we honor with this award. Without them, our
community would be less than it is today. Shon has improved the quality of life for the
senior citizens of Guernsey County. Shon’s innovative programs have been recognized
locally and nationally and we are so proud of his vision and leadership” said Jennifer
Vincent, President of Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce.
Shon Gress has served as Executive Director & CEO of Meals on Wheels Guernsey County
and the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center for 23 years.
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Inc.-Meals on Wheels Guernsey County has been
recognized as an industry leader and has been awarded many notorieties and awards,
including being named one of only two Meals on Wheels programs selected in the United
States to participate in the More Than a Meal III research & demonstration project.
Shon is always willing to share his knowledge with colleagues through both one-to- one
consultations and by presenting at national conferences. He is always seeking out innovative
ideas to improve programs and services locally to create an inclusive environment where
every senior can feel welcomed, valued and respected and appreciated while engaging them
in all aspects of community life.
Shon also serves on local and state boards:
Ohio Attorney General’s Elder Abuse Advisory Committee, Ohio Association of Senior
Centers (OASC) Board of Directors, Meals on Wheels Ohio, Inc., Charter Member & Board of
Directors, State of Ohio Aging Network Coalition Member, OASC Advocacy & Public Policy
Committee Chair/Co-Chair, Guernsey County Cancer Society, Board Member/Past President.
On behalf of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce and the Board of Directors,
congratulations Shon Gress and thank you for your continued vision, leadership and legacy
for Guernsey County.
L to R:
Lane McCartney, Chamber Board of Directors
Jennifer Vincent, President & CEO of Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
Shon Gress, Executive Director of Guernsey County Senior Center
Allen Hunter, Chamber Board of Directors
L to R:
Previous recipients of Sidlo award:
Dr Mike Sarap
Larry Caldwell
Jeff East
Ron Guthrie
Bev Gress, Shon’s mother, receiving the award on his behalf.
Debbie Robinson
Norm Blanchard
Jennifer Vincent, President & CEO of Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
CAMBRIDGE — Michelle Carpenter-Wilkinson and Stevie Fairchild were recently recognized for their work and dedication to improve the community by the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce.
As the executive director of Heaven of Hope, Carpenter-Wilkinson received the Distinguished Public Service Award. The award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding personal contributions by ways of active service, leadership and cause.
She has worked for 28 years for Haven of Hope as an advocate for victims of crime. She is the founder and chair of essential organizations such as Marsy’s Law Task Force and the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Coalition.
She has worked for 28 years for Haven of Hope as an advocate for victims of crime. She is the founder and chair of essential organizations such as Marsy’s Law Task Force and the Southeastern Ohio Human Trafficking Coalition. Chamber president Jennifer Vincent said, “We thank you, Michelle, for your creative thinking of new and better ways to assist victims of crime and putting our community first.” She exemplifies what it means to serve selflessly and wholeheartedly.
Mailing Address
Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce
433 Wheeling Ave.
Cambridge, Ohio 43725
Email
info@cambridgeohiochamber.com
Phone and Fax
Phone: (740) 439-6688
Fax: (740) 439-6689
The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce is open 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
