Joe Patton from Ohio Means Jobs, will explain services offered by Ohio's Job and Family Services, Lima office, during the Friday, Dec. 9, Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce monthly breakfast, according to Gen Akroyd, chamber director.

Citizens National Bank will also share the impact of the election and outlook into 2017 in financial markets.

Following the breakfast Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will hold a free workshop titled "A Small Business's Road Map to Success." Kathy Keller of the Small Business Administration, will lead the workshop, which will offer a lead in to BCE's Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition.

Breakfast served: 7 to 7:30 a.m.
Chamber program: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
BCE workshop: 8:30 to 9 a.m.
Both programs in town hall third floor

This month's breakfast sponsor is Citizens National Bank. The Dough Hook is the breakfast providers.

Persons interested in attending both or either of Friday's free events should rsvp to [email protected]