Ada Area Chamber of Commerce recently joined the southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA), and now offers its members several new benefits, according to Heather Cox, chamber board president.

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"We are very excited to offer our members these benefits," said Cox. "The SOCA benefit program provides small business members health insurance benefits.

Businesses interested in participating in any of these benefits may join the Ada chamber. Contact Deb Curlis, chamber director for membership details at: [email protected].

The Ada chamber's next meeting is at 8 a.m., Wednesday, July 18, at Vancrest.

Here are some July events with chamber or Ada connections:
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• July 19 at 5:30 – The Inn Event
• July 19 – 21 – Sidewalk Sales
• July 21 – Ada VFW – Cruise-N-Ada
• July 23 from 11 – 2 p.m. – Liberty National Bank – National Hotdog Days
• July 28 at 2 p.m. The Hardin County Historical Museums, Inc. – Author Visit at MLJ – Hardin County Library (flyer attached)
 
Ribbons cutting are scheduled for:
• Aug. 2  at 10 a.m. – The Mercantile – 117 South Main Street, Ada
 
 Save the date for some upcoming events:
• Lincoln Highway Buy Way garage sale - Thursday-Saturday, Aug. 9, 10, 11
• Farmers and Merchants Picnic - Saturday, Aug. 11
• Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival – Saturday, Aug. 25
• Harvest and Herb Festival - Saturday, Sept. 15