Chamber calendar

Tuesday, Feb. 13: Membership and Events Committee, 11:30 a.m., chamber

Wednesday, Feb. 14: Leadership Chillicothe Ross session, diversity, arts and culture day; 7:45 a.m. start at Dard Hunter Studios on West Water Street.

Thursday, February 15: Chamber Annual Dinner featuring Gov. Ted Strickland, Shoemaker Convocation Center at Ohio University-Chillicothe, social hour at 6, dinner at 7; Annual Dinner reservations

Tuesday, February 20: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber.

Wednesday, February 21: Business After Business, First Capital Enterprises, West Main Street, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration.

Tuesday, February 27: Executive Committee, 8:30 a.m., chamber.

Thursday, March 1: State of the City address sponsored by the chamber, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, reservation form here shortly.

Thursday, March 8: Ross County Safety Council, presentation by Rami Yoakum of the Ross County Health Department on preparation for a potential bird flu pandemic, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Safety Luncheon reservation

Thursday, March 8: Community Development and Advocacy Committee, 4 p.m., chamber.

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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

Tickets were being mailed today and Friday to those who already have registered for the chamber's Annual Dinner next Thursday featuring Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland. It will be the third largest crowd for the dinner, ranking right behind 2004's when OSU Coach Jim Tressel was the guest speaker and 2003's when OSU player Ben Hartsock spoke on the team's national championship.

Monday at noon is the deadline to make a reservation: Annual Dinner reservation. The event at Shoemaker Convocation Center at Ohio University-Chillicothe starts with a social hour at 6 with a cash bar featuring wine at $3 a glass, $2 for beer and $1 for soft drinks, The dinner starts at 7 and the program around 7:45. Remember that parking will be at a premium as students will be attending classes and there is a function at the nearby Child and Family Development Center.

DOWNTOWN INITIATIVE UNDER WAY: The first meeting of the Process Committee for the HyettPalma Downtown Economic Enhancement Strategy was held this week, officially kicking off the revitalization effort. The committee is charged with several functions, including the compilation of data to be turned over to the national consulting firm in advance of its first visit to the community. That visit is now planned for the week of April 23 and will include a community visioning session the evening of Tuesday, April 24. To follow the progress of the initiative, check in at www.downtownchillicothe.com which has been established for the project. the website now has a report on the first committee meeting, a list of committee members and a list of contributors.

DOWNTOWN BOARD ADOPTS POLICIES: The Design Review Board, which oversees the exterior appearance of structures in the historic downtown district, voted unanimously in January to use three color charts for future applications for those wishing to paint their buildings. The charts from Sherwin-Williams are the Classic Colonial, Arts & Crafts and Victorian. Check them out here: Sherwin-Williams charts. The board also agreed it will make every effort to work with companies wishing to use their national logos in signage. The board also discussed the use of more modern materials for signs that still allow for a more natural look. On the board now are Joe Molnar (chairman), Dustin Proehl (vice chairman), Bart Henshaw, Ron Bettin and Tom Castor.

OFFICE UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP: Janney Montgomery Scott LLC has taken over the former office of McDonald and Company at 37 W. Second St. John Schwemlein remains as the manager while Ben Schwemlein, Clare Schwemlein, John Herrnstein, Ann Holmes and Laura Wilson also remain in the office. Janney also has offices in Marietta, Painesville and Salem in Ohio.

JAYCEES HAVE NEW OFFICERS: Amy Mears of Mears Photography is the new president for the Chillicothe Jaycees while Todd Ramsey is internal vice president and Angela Lochbaum of Chillicothe Fire and Security is external vice president. Other officers are Seth Brown of Globe Furniture as treasurer, Carolyn Evans of John Taylor Insurance as secretary and Joe Kutschbach as state director.

FIRST CAPITAL HOSTING NEXT BAB: The Sunroom at the Brick from Frankfort will provide the appetizers and food for the next Business After Business. First Capital Enterprises on West Main Street is the site for the monthly networking event on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 5-7 p.m. Sign up now if you plan to attend: BAB registration.

PROGRAM HELPS EMPLOYERS, NEW EMPLOYEES: The Ross County Department of Job and Family Services has a new subsidized wage employment program starting in March. Qualified employers receive reimbursement for the initial 12 weeks of a qualified new employee. The program's intent is to give participants a steady work environment and offer them opportunities for employment over assistance. For more information, contact Cari Steinbrook at 702-2722 or csteinbrook@chillicotheohio.com

EXPO SET TO HELP VETERANS FIND JOBS: The 18th Annual Veterans Employer Expo and Job/Information Fair is set for Wednesday, March 14 at the OU-C Shoemaker Convocation Center from 10-2. There is no cost to participating businesses looking for employees. It is open to military veterans and their families, unemployed or under-employed individuals, current students, recent grads and the general public. Last year, more than 200 attended. Click here for a registration form or contact Cari Steinbrook at csteinbrook@chillicotheohio.com or call 702.2722 for more information.

PETLAND ANNOUNCES STAFF ADDITIONS: Julie Washburn is the new public relations and Adopt-A-Pet coordinator at Petland Inc. headquarters in Hickory Street. Other additions include Kylie Stark as graphic designer in the marketing department, Laura Jones as store reporting coordinator in the Financial Services Division and Phyllis Brooks as a business improvement consultant for franchises.

FINANCIAL SEMINAR ESPECIALLY FOR WOMEN: Catherine Dresbach of A.G. Edwards and Sons is conducting a seminar on "What Every Woman Should Know" concerning Social Security and Medicare Wednesday at 10 a.m. It will be in the new Schaefer Rehabilitation Center at Traditions of Chillicothe on University Drive. Call 773-9444 to reserve a spot.