BELPRE – The Belpre Area Chamber of Commerce held its Quarterly Business Networking Luncheon on Aug. 19 at Belpre Church of Christ Hall sponsored by Rockland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Fifty-six people attended from local business, non-profits, government and civic groups.

Matt King, regional liaison from foundations health Solutions, represented Rockland Ridge and discussed the mission of the facility to serve the care needs of residents. King expressed appreciation to the community for the warm welcome the staff has received during the planning, construction and opening of the center.

Nancy Miller, president of the chamber Board of Directors, of Miller Prosthetics and Orthotics, discussed upcoming events including a networking breakfast 8:30 a.m. Sept. 1 at the Belpre Senior Center, a virtual seminar with Southeast Ohio Economic Development to provide information to businesses and the annual dinner set for Oct. 21.

Additional information about events is on the Belpre Chamber Facebook page or by calling the office at 740-423-8934.

Executive Director Karen Waller thanked those who donated door prize. Lunch was provided by the Love in Action team at Belpre Church of Christ, which will use proceeds of the luncheon for a feeding program providing meals on weekends to students at Belpre Elementary School.