AT&T announced the activation of three new mobile internet cell sites in Dunkinsville, Russellville and Chilo, expanding wireless access in Brown and Clermont counties. State Senator Joe Uecker said the project will improve access for businesses and residents. Kelly Cornette, president of the Brown County Chamber of Commerce, said the expanded network will help attract new businesses and promote economic growth. Mark Romito of AT&T Ohio said the investment is part of their goal to enhance coverage and access to advanced mobile services for local customers.

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Honor roll AT&T expands mobile internet network
GEORGETOWN — AT&T Brown and Clermont counties are just
Russellville Ramey. Katie Wagoner, Carter announced the activation of three new the latest examples of AT&T’s signifi-
A/B Honor Roll Woollard. mobile Internet cell sites in cant infrastructure investment,” said
Elementary Second Grade: Fourth Grade: Kayla Dunkinsville, Russellville and Chilo, Mark Romito, AT&T Ohio External
Students named to the Brandon Bailey, Cayden Berry, Blake Bilyeu, Ryan extending access for advanced mobile Affairs Director. “As part of the south-
second nine weeks honor Buckamneer, Joshua Boone, Brennen Byrd, services, devices and applications to west Ohio community, we’re always
roll have been announced. Chitwood, Cierra Austin Faul, Sydney customers in the area. looking for new opportunities to pro-
All “A” Honor Roll Creighton, McKinzie Freeland, Bryon Helbling, The project will reportedly increase vide enhanced coverage, and our
Second Grade: Dotson, Lacey Dunseith, Colton Jones, Hannah
accessability for the community in investment in the local wireless net-
Kathleen Baird, Kyle Tyler Fahrian, Courtney Miller, Selena Mingua,
those three locations, providing wire- work is one way we’re accomplishing
Berry, Sarah Clark, Drew Faul, Lyric Gast, Emma Emma Murrie, Zoe Peters,
Harness, Marlee Helbling, Caterina Rockey, Haley less signal to the surrounding area. that.”
Dotson, Alissa Duncan, State Senator Joe Uecker said the proj- Kelly Cornette, president of the
Sophia Edmisten, Alyssa Huff, Caleb Salazar, Nathan Schneider,
Jimison, Emmalee Kelsie Shideler, Maria ect will be a great improvement for the Brown County Chamber of Commerce,
Alexander Gillespie, Brown County area.. said the project will help Brown
Kaylee Helton, Hendrix Jimison, Hannah Johnston, Stalbosky, Julia Starrett,
Wyatt Manning, Taylor Andres Vargas, Jacob “Investments in mobile Internet County to attract new businesses and
Likerman, Wyatt Lillie,
Smith, Chad Starrett, Yockey. technologies foster a wide range of promote a great business climate local-
Hailey Reese, Aubree
Zachary West, MacKenzie Fifth Grade: Joseph economic opportunity from small busi- ly. The Brown County Chamber of
Simpson, Savannah White.
Third Grade: Andrew Wiles, Emma Wisby. Becknell, Calvyn Cate, nesses and high-tech manufacturing, to Commerce office is located in
Best, Bailey Dotson, Shanea Third Grade: Abby Bryson Cook, Katelyn healthcare and education,” said Uecker. Georgetown.
Faul, Francesco Ferrari, Alexander, Kirsten Bailey, Cowdrey, Chloe Crawford, “This investment is especially signifi- “AT&T’s investment in Brown
Gabrail Francis, Blake Kaitlyn Bradford, Jalyn Logan Creighton, Abigail cant to my neighbors in southwestern County and southwest Ohio will pro-
Frazier, Shelby Hampton, Burton, Mallory Carney, Danner, Joshua Darnell, Ohio where our businesses and con- vide increased access to mobile tech-
Caitlin Jacobs, Jaylei Jacob Cenci, Gaige Taylor Dotson, Jordan sumers are working hard to rebuild our nologies, which will help improve our
Jimison, Jessica Kitchen, Crabtree, Gavin Crabtree, Fields, Juanita Frost, economy.” business climate and make our area
Emma Moran, Paige Natalie Dowling, Christian Hailey Hampton, Evelyn “Our goal is for our customers to more attractive to employers that are
Murphy, Cody Shular. Hoskins, Jayden Jones, McCay, Madison have an extraordinary experience, and looking to expand or relocate,” said
Fourth Grade: Ethan Karlie Klump, Luke McKenzie, Ashlee Minnix, these network enhancements in Adams, Cornette.
Daniels, Sarah Helton, Mease, Jaicee Melvin, Clay Newman, Landyn
Claire Holsted, Caitlyn
Wills.
Jenna Puckett, Sydney
Rau, Avery Reynolds,
Pickerill, Jake Rager,
Nathan Simpson, Myra
Sonship Quartet to perform in Georgetown
Fifth Grade: Abigail Jorge Roman, Carter Stalbosky, Summer Sweet, The Sonship Quartet of Franklin, will Road in Georgetown.
Gillespie, Madilynn Shideler, Easton Simpson, Jadon Walkup, Ian Wiles, be singing at West Fork Baptist Church 6 For more information or directions,
Murphy, Parker Murphy, Ryan Tenley, Alexia Johnathan Williams, Lily p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. West Fork Baptist contact Kevin Johnson at (937) 515-0675
Camryn Pickerill, Brenton Tincher, Kaelyn Wagner, Wirth. Church is located at 10127 West Fork or visit www.westforkbaptist.org.
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Business Breakfast and even the regular monthly meetings. Others join for the dis-
counts on health insurance and workers comp. The Brown County Chamber of
Commerce is a member of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance and it is through that
affiliation that we are able to offer those discounts. That affiliation also gives our mem-
bers nine other programs to help reduce their bottom line. Representatives of each of
the benefit providers will be on hand to explain their programs and how they can help
your bottom line. Worstcase scenario, you get breakfast. You will also find out addi-
tional savings for your business. Call Adrienne at the Chamber at (937) 378-4784 and
reserve your free spot.
One of the presenters at the Benefits Fair will be Hunter Consulting, the administra-
tor for our Workers Comp Group Rating Program. But the deadline for joining this
year will be before the breakfast on Feb. 20. This is an opportunity to save about 50
percent of the regular state fee. Call Adrienne at the Chamber and she will put you in
No-Charge Hiring Assistance touch with Tammy Purcell of Hunter so that you can enroll in the program and start
for Job Seekers and Employers saving.
We have been sending a weekly eNewsletter to all our members on Mondays. The
deadline is 10 a.m. Monday for publication that afternoon. The feedback on it has been
positive. The most common response was having all the Chamber email in one place is
Brown County: 800-553-7393 x261 handy and more people tend to read it.
Our next projects are the annual golf outing and the business expo. The committees
Adams County: 800-233-7891 for these events are being formed now so if you would like to volunteer to help or if
you have any suggestions give the Chamber a call at (937) 378-4784.
We want to thank all of the members who attended last week’s two ribbon cuttings
at Active Living Chiropractic and Farrell Inc. It was a great turn out and we thank all FARRELL
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