Insights and tools for building stronger school–business partnerships.

Blennerhassett Middle School and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the Mid-Ohio Valley Partner Through Chamber’s Partner in Education Program

“We are honored to work with Blennerhassett Middle School and look forward to helping students build foundational financial skills that will benefit them throughout their lives.” --Shelene Shrewsbury, Executive Director, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of the MOV

From the Fairway to the Classroom: The Links at Woodridge Partners with Emerson Elementary

We see this collaboration as an opportunity to support students and teachers, strengthen community connections, and create meaningful learning experiences. Our hope is that this partnership continues to grow and makes a lasting, positive impact for years to come. - Richard & Robin Wilson

When Health Care Meets the School Bell: A Partnership That Keeps Students Learning

Students and staff can receive professional medical and behavioral health care without ever leaving campus, preserving instructional time and reducing barriers to care.

The 5-Minute Partnership Pulse Check

By implementing this quick, structured rhythm, you ensure that your partnership remains vibrant, strategic, and positioned for long-term, meaningful engagement and recognition.

What Principals Wish Business Partners Knew (and Vice Versa)

Why schools and businesses often talk past each other — and the simple shifts that turn misunderstandings into momentum.

🧭 Vision First, Project Second: Why Every Strong Partnership Needs a North Star

A clear North Star keeps partnerships moving in the right direction, turning individual projects into a strategic journey.

The "Future Proof" Partnership: Building Your Evidence Locker from Day One

Collecting evidence isn't administrative paperwork; it is the quality control and marketing engine of your partnership. It guarantees that when the opportunity for recognition arrives, your story is complete, verified, and ready to win.

🌱 Small Starts, Big Wins: The Power of Quick-Win Projects

The key is to treat the quick win not as the finish line, but as the starting line. Ask, “What’s the next step?” — and build from there.

A Green Thumbs-Up: Franklin and Green’s Grow Together

When businesses invest their time, resources, and care into our local schools, the whole community benefits. - Jill Parsons, CEO, The Chamber of Commerce of the MId-Ohio Valley

The ATM Is Closed: Shifting from Funders to Co-Creators for Meaningful Partnership ROI

To achieve an impact that goes beyond a single fiscal year, we must shift the conversation from "What can you give us?" to "What can we build together?" This is the core principle of Shared Ownership...

A Winning Double Play: Coplin Health Systems Champions Student Wellness with Dual Blennerhassett Partnerships

We believe this partnership will lead to healthier children and healthier staff. We partner with our schools in order to help them achieve their goals... We are thrilled to be on this wellness journey with Blennerhassett Middle and Elementary schools. - Rob Dudley, CEO, Coplin Health Systems

Introducing Your New Project Planning Partner: The PIE Project Lab

This isn’t just another tool. It’s a project-generating engine designed exclusively for our principals.