Holmes County Chamber Lists Feb. 3 Member Meeting on 2026 Tax Updates

The Holmes County Chamber of Commerce has posted a February Member Meeting that lists a presentation on tax updates for 2026, a timely topic for local businesses and taxpayers preparing budgets and filings. The chamber calendar entry in one source shows the meeting as Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and specifies the presenter only as "Rea."

The Original Report’s calendar copy states: "The listing indicates the presentation will cover tax updates for 2026 (presented by Rea) and functions as the chamber’s regular member meeti[ng]." That description, if confirmed, makes the session one of the first local briefings on tax changes for the year and could affect payroll planning, vendor contracts, and small business cash flow in Holmes County.

At the same time, a capture of the chamber’s own event page shows a "February Member Meeting" dated Tuesday, February 4, 2025, with the identical time frame of 11:30 AM–1:00 PM (EST). That page lists the chamber address as 6 W. Jackson St., Millersburg, OH 44654 and carries a copyright line reading ©2026 Holmes County Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau. The event page’s Description and Additional Info fields were blank in the captured copy, and the presenter name is not visible there, creating a clear discrepancy between the sources.

Because both the Feb. 3, 2026 and Feb. 4, 2025 timestamps appear in the records examined, prospective attendees should confirm the current meeting date, location, presenter identity, and registration details with the Chamber before making plans. The presenter is identified only by the single name "Rea" in the available listing; no first name, title, or affiliation was provided in the materials reviewed.

The member meeting follows the Chamber’s recent Annual Dinner, held Thursday, January 29 at Chapel in the Field in Bonifay under the theme "Celebrating the Heart of Holmes." The dinner featured networking, live music, silent and live auctions, and dinner served by the Holmes County High School Beta Club. Awards presented included Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, the Holmes County Community Impact Award, and the Holmes County Economic Impact Award. The 2025 Large Business of the Year went to Panhandle Lumber and Supply, accepted by manager Miranda Hudson and assistant manager Dean Baker. Emerald Coast Hospice Care accepted the 2025 Holmes County Community Impact Award via Laurie Peel, Kelly Deese, Julie Pettis, and Lori Carter. Tom Ponds represented LKQ Corporation in accepting the 2025 Holmes County Economic Impact Award. Awards were presented by Donna Meldon, Holmes County Chamber Executive Director, and Charlie Dykes, member of the chamber board.

For Holmes County businesses, accountants, and taxpayers, the chamber meeting offers a practical opportunity to learn what municipal or state-level tax changes may mean for 2026 planning. Confirm the meeting details with the Holmes County Chamber of Commerce at their Millersburg office or through the chamber’s events calendar before attending.