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Mission statement: The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by addressing issues important to business.
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Volume 4, Issue 24 Friday, February 3, 2006 This Week's Sponsors
Click here to see the visitors' bureau calendar of local events Chamber Calendar Tuesday, February 7: Networking Committee, 11:30 a.m., Horizon. Wednesday, February 8: Leadership Chillicothe Ross class, 7:45 a.m., Presbyterian Church, Mead Drive. Thursday, February 9: Ross County Safety Council luncheon, Claims Management, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Safety Council luncheon registration Tuesday, February 14: Ross County Safety Council Steering Committee, 8:30 a.m., chamber. Tuesday, February 14: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Wednesday, February 15: Business After Business, Ohio University-Chillicothe's Shoemaker Center, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Thursday, February 16: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber. Wednesday, February 22: Annual Dinner featuring Steven S. Little, the "Business Growth Expert," 6 p.m., Shoemaker Center, Ohio University-Chillicothe, 2006 Annual Dinner reservations. Thursday, February 23: Grow Your Business seminar by Steven S. Little, Bennett Hall, Ohio University-Chillicothe, Steven S. Little Business Growth Seminar. You are receiving this newsletter as a benefit of your membership in the chamber. If you wish not to receive it, please reply to mjones@chillicotheohio.com and write "Unsubscribe" in the subject. |
ANNUAL DINNER LESS THAN THREE WEEKS AWAY: Now is the time to make your reservation for the chamber’s Annual Dinner. Guest speaker Steven Little will inspire and entertain you, you’ll get an update on the county’s new economic development initiative and the crowning moment will be the introduction of the newest Entrepreneur of the Year. Touch of Class Catering will be serving a dinner of both filet and chicken, garlic redskin mashed potatoes, green beans, a salad and dessert. The date is Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Ohio University-Chillicothe’s Shoemaker Center starting with the social hour at 6, dinner at 7 followed by the program. Annual Dinner reservations SEMINAR WON’T BE SO ‘LITTLE’: In fact, you’ll come away with lots of big ideas to grow your business when Little presents his 4-hour seminar the morning following the Annual Dinner. The Inc. magazine associate editor has spoken all across the country, inspiring small businesses to greater things. For $99, participants at the seminar will receive breakfast, seminar materials and a copy of Little’s book. Special rates are available for businesses sending more than one participant. Steven Little seminar registration RECORD MONTH FOR CHAMBER WEBSITE: Nearly 18,200 visits were paid to the chamber’s website in January by 8,066 visitors who viewed 34,295 pages, according to our third-party tracker. A big reason for the jump from 13,800 visits in December was the increasing popularity of our Job Bank page. Employers and job-seekers alike are finding this free job-opening service invaluable. That page alone was viewed 13,836 times in January, an average of 446 times a day. Since July 2004 when statistics were first recorded, there has been a 61 percent increase in the number of visits. Chamber website advertising opportunities
SEMINAR TO AID ENTREPRENEURS, NEW BUSINESSES: The OSU South Centers Business Development Network is holding its next “Building Your Own Business” seminar Wednesday here at the chamber from 9-11 a.m. The seminar covers management, marketing and money. The registration fee is $20. Contact Kelly O’Bryant at 740-289-2071 Ext. 111 or obryant5@ag.osu.edu. MANAGING CLAIMS ON THE MENU: Susan Mauck from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and Dr. Hill from the Adena Health System will discuss claims management at Thursday's luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council. Attendance at the luncheon counts toward the requirements to receive the BWC incentive in the fall. Safety Council luncheon registration HEALTH INSURER BREAKS BARRIERS: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, which has a partnership with the chamber, announced this week it is changing some of its rules that will allow more smaller businesses access to coverage. One rule change: No longer do 50 percent of employees need to enroll for a company to offer coverage. Check with your insurance agent to see if your business now can acquire coverage or get better coverage. NEW TRAINING CENTER TO BE IN BAB SPOTLIGHT: The new classrooms in Shoemaker Center at Ohio University-Chillicothe will be open for inspection at the next Business After Business on Wednesday, Feb. 15. The facility, just down the hall from the upstairs lobby area, is fully equipped. Make sure to park in the upper level adjacent to the center which also will give you a look at the construction on the new Child Development Center. The entrance from Pohlman Road also will be open. Take time to register today for the next BAB: BAB registration VA HONORING VETS: The National Salute to Hospitalized Veterans Week will be observed Feb. 12-18 at the local VA Medical Center. Individuals or groups interested in participating are asked to call 773-1141 Ext. 7420.
FIRST NATIONAL PARTICIPANT: Travis Noble is believed to be the first athlete from this area asked to compete in the national Special Olympics Games. The Ross County organization is hoping to raise funds to send Travis and his family to Ames, IA the first week in July. Interested businesses or individuals may contact Diana Dawson at 701-5834 for more information. NEWEST MEMBERS: Here’s who’s joined the chamber recently:
BUILDING PERMITS: Here’s who’s received building permits recently from the city and county Building Departments:
VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who’s received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
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