What's good to know this week!

New Date!

Join us for our first Inspiring Women Series event: Leadercast Amplify!

For more details and to register:

Leadercast Women

Invest in You - Invest in Your Business!


  • OBP:
  • Member Benefits: Oberlin Gift Certificate Program. OBP members, did you know that OBP sold over $11,000.00 in gift certificates during the holidays? That's money that can only be spent in Oberlin. To read up on ALL the resources available to OBP members, click here: OBP Member Resources.
  • Promotions: OBP is planning its February promotions campaign - what do YOU want included? Just email us your ideas!
  • Social Media: Send me your business updates! If you're a member, send me an email and I'll make a post for you! Maureen Simen: obpevents@gmail.com


  • Events: 
  • SCORE Cleveland: FREE Jan 26, 12 pm. Live Webinar. Simple Steps Series: Marketing Plans. For more information & to register, click here: Simple Steps: Marketing Plans. For all offerings & resources go to SCORE Cleveland or click on the SCORE logo on the right.
  • Health/Wellness: Jan 25, 6:30 pm. In-person. Yoga Flow at Common Ground. For more info: Common Ground Center
  • Funding: Now accepting grant applications. Go to Bill Long Foundation Website for details.


  • City of Oberlin: Holiday tree collection now through Feb. To learn more, click here: City of Oberlin


  • Oberlin City Schools: Jan 24, 6:00 pm. OCS School Board meeting at Oberlin Elementary School. For more info: Oberlin City Schools


  • Oberlin College: Classes resume January 30.


  • OBP Resources: OBP members, are you HIRING? Hosting an EVENT? Have a PHOTO you'd like posted on our social media sites? Having a sale? We're here to support YOU! Send details to Maureen Simen at obpevents@gmail


Member Notes:


Did your OBP 2022 membership begin in January or February? Well, it's time to renew! Communications regarding your membership will be going out soon! OBP is membership driven, and we value yours! You can also renew your membership by logging into your OBP membership account: OBP Membership Information Center

Don't forget to get your business on the Positively Oberlin Mobile App! Go to Oberlin.org/Events and click on the distrx app link. Or click on the image on below.

Looking ahead:

  • TUE: Apr 18: 8:30 am - 12 pm. The Hotel at Oberlin. Leadercast Women - Amplify Your Voice


To stay up to date on the City of Oberlin, including council, board, and commission meetings, go to City of Oberlin Website


Be sure to check the Environmental Dashboard website for more events!


Make sure to keep your calendar up-to-date with Oberlin College's events at Oberlin College Events Calendar and the OC academic calendar at Oberlin College Academic Calendar.


  • If there is an important date you'd like to be considered for next week's newsletter, send me an email!
You can reach us at
Maureen Simen, obpevents@gmail.com and Janet Haar, obp.org@gmail.com
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