Marion Area Chamber of Commerce

08/07/2026

Yesterday, the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce was honored to attend the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Family Fun Celebration!

It was wonderful to see so many families and community members come together to celebrate the unveiling of the Club’s new playground and recognize 30 years of dedicated service to the Marion community.

Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club on this incredible milestone, and thank you for making a lasting impact on the lives of Marion’s youth. Here’s to many more years of inspiring, supporting, and empowering the next generation!

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Marion Public Health
United Way
Marion Community Foundation
United Way
Marion Matters, Inc.
Heart of Ohio Homeless Shelter
Cummins Facility Services, LLC
The Bridge Group

08/07/2026

Another successful Community Health Fair is in the books!

A heartfelt thank you to Center Street Community Health Center and all of the amazing sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and attendees who helped make this event possible. It’s wonderful to see this event continue to grow each year, bringing our community together while connecting people with valuable health resources, screenings, and wellness information.

Thank you for investing in the health and well-being of our community. We can’t wait to see you again next year!

Presidential Post Acute
Heartland Hospice
Pillar Credit Union
Tranquility Hospice and Palliative Care
Marion Goodwill-Ohio
Echo Hospice of Ohio
The Meadows of Marion
OhioHealth
Marion County Children Services
Marion County Sheriff's Office Marion,OH

08/05/2026

Some ribbon cuttings celebrate the opening of a business. Others celebrate the heart behind it.

The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and our Chamber Ambassadors were honored to celebrate Lazeez Grill with a ribbon cutting.

As you watch this video, you’ll learn the meaning behind the name Lazeez Grill, hear a touching personal story from Cassie, one of the managers, and discover why this restaurant is so much more than a place to enjoy an incredible meal. It’s a place built on hope, second chances, compassion, and a team that has truly become family.

Thank you for sharing your story and for making a positive impact on our community. We are proud to have Lazeez Grill as part of the Marion Area Chamber family and look forward to watching your continued success.

Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group
Echo Hospice of Ohio
eXp Realty
Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Porter Care Clinic
Schmidt Security Pro
Verne Hart Insurance - Marion
UIS Insurance & Investments
Generations Realty
Sluss Realty Co.
Peacock Water
Tri-Rivers Career Center
The First Citizens National Bank

08/04/2026

Rebecca Layne has been serving members at Pillar Credit Union since 1998, building her career from the ground up — starting as a teller before moving through roles as a loan processor and loan officer on her way to her current position as Loan Manager.

Today she oversees all aspects of lending, including consumer, mortgage, and business lending. With nearly three decades of experience, Rebecca is passionate about helping individuals and businesses find financial solutions that support their goals. She values integrity, strives to do what's right for members, and is dedicated to building lasting relationships while developing a team that provides knowledgeable, caring service.

Born and raised in Marion, Rebecca is a graduate of Harding High School and takes pride in serving the Marion community and members throughout the surrounding counties. Beyond her role at Pillar, she stays active in the community as an Ambassador with the Marion Area Chamber of Commerce and, new this year, as a member of the Business Advisory Committee at Marion Tech.

She currently resides in rural Morrow County with her husband, Adam, and the two have a grown son, Dylan. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys fishing on Lake Erie each fall, exploring Ohio's wineries with her sister and favorite niece, and curling up with a good book.

She's also gearing up for an exciting new chapter — she'll be a grandma this November, and you can bet she's already doing plenty of baby shopping!

08/04/2026

Looking forward to the ribbon cutting.

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08/03/2026

Thank you Wendy Weichenthal with MarionMade for highlighting the Leadership Marion 35 years.

The Leadership Marion! program has developed more than 600 community leaders for 35 years.

07/31/2026

Congratulations to Betty's Cupcakes on their ribbon-cutting for their new home in Downtown Delaware! We’re thrilled to support this exciting next chapter as they continue serving the Marion and Delaware communities.

Verne Hart Insurance - Marion
Downtown Marion, Inc.
Tranquility Hospice and Palliative Care
Pillar Credit Union
Presidential Post Acute