State Representative Mark Romanchuk wants to help Richland County businesses succeed -- and create jobs.

So he's joining the Richland Community Development Group in a Business Opportunities Forum for local businesses and manufacturers.  Companies will get a chance to deal directly with state agencies regarding financing programs, legislative concerns and other issues.

The forum is Monday, March 4, from 8:30 a.m. until oon, at the Kehoe Center in Shelby.  It's free.  But you must register.  To do that, call the RCDG at 419-755-7234.