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He has led the Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce for 25 years and says he is most proud of keeping the chamber in downtown Lima. Executive director and CEO Jed Metzger speaking to fellow Rotarians about his years at the chamber. He spoke about how the chamber has grown and how many programs they have in place, such as the Agriculture Hall of Fame, the Women and Men in Business, the Small Business Awards, and more. He is most proud of keeping the chamber downtown, which kept many business resources in the same location.

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A west-central Ohio bank has officially opened their doors and expanded to serve residents on the east side of Lima! First National Bank hosted the grand opening celebration of their second Lima facility located at 1991 Bellefontaine Road where banking services as well as mortgage and commercial lending departments will be offered. Many Lima leaders including Mayor Sharetta Smith and Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Jed Metzger, attended Monday's celebration as services from the west side location on Eastown Road are closer to home for east side residents.