Networking at chamber golf classic; volunteers, sponsorships welcome

STEUBENVILLE — The game of golf is a known opportunity for business networking, and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce will allow participants to leverage that opportunity during the 2024 Chamber Golf Classic.

Taking place Tuesday at the Steubenville Country Club, the tournament is the chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, benefiting its mission of supporting locally owned and small businesses. The classic will begin at 10 a.m. with a shotgun start.

A number of prizes will be on the line, with $10,000 available for whoever achieves a hole-in-one.

Registration for new teams has ended, with 33 four-person teams set to play, said chamber President Kate Sedgmer. Sign-ups may be over, but the chamber is still welcoming volunteers or sponsorships.

Additionally, individuals can register at the chamber office, located at 630 Market St., to obtain a tent sponsorship, allowing them to advertise their companies on the golf course and interact with players as they pass.

Individuals may also register at the chamber office to attend the classic’s dinner, which will take place at 3 p.m. The event will conclude around 4 p.m.

“The classic’s added benefit is that people network throughout the day. A lot of business does get done,” Sedgmer said.

Proceeds from the classic will benefit the chamber, allowing it to aid businesses “in whatever form they need from us,” Sedgmer said. She thanked the community for supporting the classic again this year and thanked Trinity Health System for its title sponsorship.

The classic itself has been held for more than 30 years, Sedgmer noted. This year, however, will be the first not chaired by John Cucarese, a longtime chamber supporter. Cucarese will remain involved with the event, Sedgmer noted, but he has officially passed the baton to new Chairman Gene Zrinyi.

After the classic, the Jefferson County Chamber Ambassador Club will begin preparation for the 2024 Burger Bash and Cornhole Competition, which will take place in August.

The chamber is also preparing to begin hosting meetings for the Jefferson County Safety Council, sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. With topics on business leadership and safety, the meetings were formerly hosted by Eastern Gateway Community College after taking the reins from the chamber, Sedgmer said. Meetings will occur on the third Wednesday of every month after July 1.

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