Calendar of Chamber events
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, State of City reservation.
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.
Wednesday, March 21: Business After Business, at Honda Harley Suzuki, Eastern Avenue, co-sponsored by Litter Quality Propane and Classic Brands-Budweiser, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration.
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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Vacant buildings
getting new uses
A new Subway restaurant is going into the former paint store on High Street while the former Horizon PCS building downtown will have several new tenants in the coming months.
Tom Haynes, owner of the Subways on Western Avenue, Bridge Street, East Main Street and in Wal-Mart, is remodeling the former Neff's Color Shop at the corner of High and Buckeye streets for his next restaurant. He said the exterior renovation will take a few weeks and when warmer weather hits, the parking lot can be paved to allow drive-through service. If all goes well, he said it should be open in early April.
Academy for Kids and Images Unique will be the first businesses in the renovated Horizon PCS building (former Lynch dealership) on East Main Street. Preliminary plans submitted to the city called for a cafe in the front portion, the day care in the rear, a coffee lounge on the first floor, a sanctuary/multipurpose area in the front on the second floor and offices in the rear on the second floor. In all, there is 29,415 square feet. A sprinkler system also is being installed.
BAB WAS A REAL TREASURE HUNT: First Capital Enterprises gave everyone a chance at winning a prize at the business After Business Wednesday. Several chamber members donated prizes while the big prize of the 8-foot picnic table (which is always available for sale from First Capital) went to Matt Allen, chief of staff for the mayor and a chamber board member. Photos from the event are now available on the chamber's new photo site which also allows you to buy prints directly: www.chillicothe-chamber.smugmug.com Next month's BAB is set for Honda Harley Suzuki on Eastern Avenue and is co-sponsored by two other Litter Company businesses: Litter Quality Propane and Classic Brands-Budweiser. Sign up now:
STATE OF CITY ADDRESS NEXT WEEK: Mayor Joe Sulzer will present his annual State of the City Address Thursday in a chamber-sponsored luncheon at the Chillicothe Country Club. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. The mayor will review the progress made in 2006 and the plans for 2007. He'll also take questions after the address. Register to attend now: State of City reservation
BIRD FLU TOPIC FOR SAFETY: Rami Yoakum from the Ross County Health Department will present a program on how employers can prepare in the event of a bird flu pandemic at the monthly luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council on Thursday. The event counts toward the mandatory eight meetings for the discount program. It begins at 11:30 at the Chillicothe Country Club. Sign up now: Safety Luncheon reservation
OFF TO A GREAT START: Robin Fowler recently was informed her new State Farm agency was number 81 of the top 100 new agencies in the country for the month of December. Fowler's office in on West Second Street.
YPN TO FEATURE DJ AND NETWORKING: The chamber's Young Professionals Network will take a casual approach at its next meeting on Thursday, March 8. The group for those ages 21-45 will have music from a local DJ and allow plenty of time for introductions and "elevator speeches" by the participants looking to build business relationships. It runs 5:30-7:30 at the Chillicothe Country Club. No pre-registration necessary. Check out photos from previous YPN events: www.chillicothe-chamber.smugmug.com
SOUTHERN HILLS AUCTION ONLINE: In addition to local items of interest, the online auction of Southern Hills Academy also features national items, such as vacations and cruises and celebrity memorabilia. Check out all the items at http://sha.cmarket.com.
SEMINAR SET FOR GOVERNMENT BIDDING: If your business could grow through a contract with the federal government, a seminar at the OSU South Centers Thursday might help. The event runs 1-4 p.m. and costs $20. to learn more or to register, contact Laura Samek at 740-377-4550 or lsamek@zoominternet.net.
TIME TO PAY DUES: To all of you who have paid your dues, thank you for your continued support and we hope you're taking advantage of the many benefits of membership, such as this Weekly Update newsletter. For those of you who haven't paid, the time is nearing when we will need to suspend your membership. To make sure that doesn't happen, please bring your dues up to date as soon as possible. If you need an invoice, get in touch with Executive Assistant Elizabeth Camponeschi at 702-2722 or ecamponeschi@chillicotheohio.com.
NEWEST MEMBER: Joining the chamber this week was Play & Learn Express day-care center at 369 N. High St. by Anthony Maughmer. He can be reached at 775-7772.
VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
- G&S Machine and Fabrication, 32 Possum Hollow Road, by Ronald Guysinger and Robert Smith.
- Boo's Pro Shop, 463 Laurel St., by Shelly Parsons.
- Lia Sophia, 316 Grubb Road, by Coleen Bethel.