Chamber calendar
Thursday, May 24: Board of Directors, noon, Chillicothe Country Club, sponsored by B&B Roofing.
Monday, May 28: Office closed for Memorial Day.
Tuesday, June 5: HyettPalma unveils five-year downtown economic enhancement strategic plan, 7-8:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, Main and Mulberry streets, www.downtownchillicothe.com
Tuesday, June 12: Membership and Events Committee, chamber, 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 20: Business After Business at Chillicothe Fire & Security, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration.
Thursday, June 21: Chamber Annual Golf Outing, Dogwoods Hills Golf Course off Debord Road, 9 a.m. shotgun start, scramble format; Golf outing registration.
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Congressman talks
to chamber members
Rep Zack Space handed out an award and enlightened chamber members and their guests on what he’s been up to in his first five months as Ross County’s newest congressman.
At the breakfast Monday morning at the Chillicothe Country Club, Space provided some anecdotes on meeting President Bush, Vice President Cheney and presidential advisor Karl Rove. He talked about getting acclimated to Washington after having spent his entire life in Dover where he last served as law director.
Space said he is hoping to land some federal money for the education center planned by Adena Health System. He also said he and other freshman congressman are working on tightening the ethics rules, including establishing an oversight committee not affiliated with Congress. www.space.house.gov
GLATFELTER MOVES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCE: In an effort to meet its financial objectives for the Ohio Operations, Glatfelter eliminated 20 salaried positions this week in Chillicothe and announced two other changes it plans to make by Oct. 1. In addition to the cutbacks, Glatfelter plans to bring its Carbonless Customer Service team here from Dayton and house it in the former Research Building on Eighth Street. That will mean 15 new jobs. The hourly payroll function will move to Glatfelter’s headquarters in Spring Grove, PA which could mean the loss of six jobs. In a letter to employees, John Blind, head of local operations, said, “These changes are essential to improving our competitive market position and our overall financial performance.”
OIL TO FLOW AT NOURSE: That’s because plenty of free oil change certificates were handed out Wednesday as door prizes at the Business After Business at the Nourse Family of Dealerships. Prizes also were supplied by Max & Erma’s which provided the catering, Classic Brands which supplied some of the beverages and the Chillicothe Paints who provided free tickets to the June 13 game which has been designated as “Ross County Night.” Next month’s BAB is set for Chillicothe Fire & Security on Marietta Road on June 20. If you’re considering hosting a future BAB, the only month available next year is in February and we’re now taking reservations for 2009.
LEADERSHIP CLASS NOW FORMING: The 2007-2008 class for the chamber’s Leadership Chillicothe Ross program is now open for applicants. Slots will be limited, so make sure to sign up early. The first session is in mid September and the program runs one day a month through next May. To learn more about the program and to sign up: Leadership program overview
PUT OUT THE RED CARPET: An influx of members from the Red Hat Society is expected in downtown Chillicothe Saturday. Merchants with specials will have red balloons announcing their participation.
GOLF OUTING TAKING SHAPE: Registration is under way for the chamber’s Annual Golf Outing on Thursday, June 21 at Dogwood Hills Golf Course on Debord Road. In addition to 18 holes in the scramble format, the outing also features a steak dinner afterward. If you can’t play, let us know about a skill prize you’d like to donate. Sign up now: Chamber golf outing.
MISSISSIPPI GETS PACCAR PLANT: Engines for future Kenworth trucks made in Chillicothe more than likely will come from Paccar’s new $400 million plant to be built in Columbus, MS. The announcement of the plant came last week. It will be 400,000 square feet and result in 500 jobs when it comes online in 2010.
AGENCY OPENS NEW OFFICE: Preferred Staffing of Ohio recently opened a new office in Portsmouth on Chillicothe Street.
ADENA MANSION HOSTING FOOD COMPETITION: The southern division of the Cast Iron Chef competition heats up Saturday at the Adena Mansion and Gardens. Open-fire cooks will be challenged to create an entree, side dish, and dessert incorporating a mystery ingredient. Visitors may watch as the chefs prepare their dishes the old-fashioned way. At 3 p.m., entries will be judged based on taste, historic authenticity, presentation and use of the mystery ingredient. Throughout the day, Adena will present special family-friendly activities that focus on the mystery ingredient. A guided tour of the restored gardens will start at 2. Statewide sponsors for Cast Iron Chef are Kitchen Collection and Le Gourmet Chef.
CATCH ADENA ON RERUNS: ONN kicked off its new “Discover Ohio” series this week with a feature on the Adena Mansion and Gardens. If you missed it, try watching on Sunday at 10 p.m. or Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Next Friday (May 25), the ONN crew will be back in Ross County to film another segment that will include the Feast of the Flowering Moon and “Tecumseh!” No date has been set on when it will air. The show’s regular time slot is 7:30 on Wednesdays.
NEWEST MEMBER: H.R. Grimm joined as a Friend of the Chamber this week.
VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who’s received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
- Chillicothe Implement, 227 Renick Ave., by Charles Free.
- Three Strands Productions, 757 Rinkliff Lane, by James Anderson.
- Onielle’s Photography, 6562 Potts Hill Road, by Danielle Hinshaw.
- Autozone, 718 Western Ave.