Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

Economic Development

www.chillicotheohio.com

Mission statement: The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by addressing issues important to business.

 

Contacts

Marvin Jones

President and CEO

Chillicothe Ross Chamber

of Commerce

45 E. Main St.

Chillicothe, OH 45601

Phone: 740-702-2722

Fax: 740-702-2727

mjones@chillicotheohio.com

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Dona Smith

Phone: 702-2720

or 740-357-2862

dsmith@chillicotheohio.com

For information

on industrial sites

 

The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce encourages and promotes existing businesses in hopes of providing more jobs for the people of the county and area. We also encourage and promote new business and industry ventures in the community.

To help both, we know that information is needed before decisions are made on expansion or siting. Below are links to reputable and established websites that offer information on which to base decisions or to include in applications for grants or other incentives. We encourage you to use the links to become better acquainted with our community.

 

Top employers in the county

Here is a listing of the largest employers in Ross County in manufacturing, services and government.

Available industrial, commercial, retail, office sites

A listing of some of the available places you can start your new plant or business in Chillicothe and Ross County, complete with a contact person who can get all the details for you.

Loans, grants and incentives from the state

The state of Ohio has a variety of programs available to help businesses of all sizes:

Ohio University Retail Study

Chillicothe is THE place to shop and dine in south central Ohio and this study proves it by analysis of several factors. If you have a retail or dining opportunity, this study can make your case.

Chillicothe zoning regulations

What are permissable uses in a C-3 zone? A C-2? Here are the zoning regulations for the city, but make sure to double-check with the city Engineering Department that changes have not been made.

Ohio Department of Development profile

The state agency compiles census and business information for each of the 88 counties. This is a four-page PDF file easily printed.

Quickfacts from the U.S. Census

From the most authoritative source on demographics in an easy-to-read format. For Ross County.

Chillicothe census information

This is the census information just for the city itself.

Traffic counts in Ross County

Where's the busiest intersection in the county? These figures from the Ohio Department of Transportation reveal it all.

Ohio State University figures

The Extension Service of the nation's largest university pulled together facts and figures that are hard to find elsewhere, such as the number of commuters into and out of Ross County each day.

Economic Census for Ross County

Need to know the number of establishments and by type, plus payroll and other business figures? The U.S. Census has it all.

Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission

This regional group has information also specific to Ross County.

Chillicothe city government

The official site of the city listing officials and links to applications for some permits, such as zoning changes and building permits.

Ross County property records

     Ross County Auditor

     Ross County Recorder (follow the prompts)

Ross County schools' websites

Check out each public school district in the city and county, private schools and colleges by going to their websites.

Copyright 2005

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

 

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

45 E. Main St.

Chillicothe, OH 45601

740-702-2722    ccinfo@chillicotheohio.com