| Legislative Luncheon moves to Friday, April 15 | The chamber-sponsored Legislative Luncheon originally set for Friday, April 8 has been moved to Friday, April 15 to accommodate the schedules of the lawmakers who continue to work on the state budget. State. Sen. John Carey and state Reps. John Schlichter and Clyde Evans will be on hand to discuss the proposed overhaul of business taxes included in Gov. Bob Taft's budget package. The luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chillicothe Country Club. Registrations are still being accepted: Legislative Luncheon Registration | |
 | Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
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Volume 3, Issue 27 Friday, April 1, 2005 This Week's Sponsors
(Your ad here for just $30 per edition. Email us by clicking here.) Chamber Calendar Tuesday, April 5: Networking, Marketing and Membership Committee, 11:30 a.m., Traditions. Tuesday, April 5: Meeting for businesses to support Chillicothe City Schools levy, 5:30 p.m., Alumni Library at CHS, Yoctangee Parkway. Thursday, April 7: Ross County Safety Council luncheon, Annual BWC Awards presentations, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Safety Council luncheon registration Wednesday, April 13: Pathfinders Leadership session, Small Enterprise Day, 7:45 a.m., Triple Crown Sports. Wednesday, April 13: Finance Committee, 4 p.m., chamber. Friday, April 15: Legislative Luncheon with Sen. John Carey and Reps. John Schlichter and Clyde Evans on proposed tax reforms, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Legislative Luncheon Registration Wednesday, April 20: Business After Business, Globe Furniture, East Main Street, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Thursday, April 21: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber. Saturday, April 23: Pathfinders Leadership project dedication, floodwall bike path, time TBA. Tuesday, April 26: Governmental Affairs Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Wednesday, April 27: Networking Luncheon, featuring Garry Little of the Information Technology Alliance of Appalachian Ohio, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Networking Luncheon registration. Thursday, April 28: Board of Directors, noon, Huntington Bank conference room, sponsored by USEC. 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. |
MUCH MORE THAN AN EXPANSION: The effects of the nearly $20 million expansion of the Adena Regional Medical Center campus announced this week will go well beyond just the numbers in the news release. This is an economic development achievement on a major scale, maybe more than if a 150-employee new manufacturing facility were being announced. Some considerations:
So, the effects of such an expansion reach well into the community as a whole, making it stronger and making it more attractive for new business and making it more attractive for our young people to return home to work and raise a family. And on the heels of this expansion will come another one in 2006 that will see the Emergency Department enlarged, inpatient rooms improved and a state-of-the-art Maternity Center. Everyone is invited to the 3:15 groundbreaking Sunday for the new pavilion. STRONGER SCHOOLS ADD TO THE EQUATION: Good communities support their schools by helping provide good facilities, good teachers and great experiences that inspire students to learn all along the way. The business segment of the community has a very vested interest in having strong schools and that's one reason the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted last week to endorse passage of the operating levy for city schools on the May 3 ballot. And to further help ensure passage, another meeting of the business community is Tuesday (April 5) at 5:30 at the CHS Alumni Library. LOCAL CONTRACTORS SOUGHT FOR SCHOOL PROJECT: Construction will begin later this year on the multi-million dollar addition and renovation at the high school and local contractors and vendors have a chance to see how they might benefit. A forum for contractors and vendors, including a tour of the project site and potential bidding opportunities, is set for Friday, April 15 from 9-11 a.m. at the district office at 235 Cherry St. More information is available from the Superintendent Michael Trego at 775-4250. MANAGER TO BE INTRODUCED AT PAINTS PARTY: Glenn Wilson, the new field skipper for the Chillicothe Paints, will be welcomed when Budweiser presents the preseason Party with the Paints on Friday, April 15. In addition to meeting the new managers, fans also will get a chance to see "Touching Home -- Baseball in the Bushes" movie documentary about southern Ohio baseball since 1874, including the history of the Paints, and introduction of Mike Shannon's new book, "Baseball in Chillicothe" that has more than 200 photos. The event starts at 7:05 p.m. at Horizon Technology and costs $20 which includes a Wilson baseball card. Tickets are available at the Paints Gift Shop downtown at Second and Paint streets or by calling 773-8326. NEW MEMBER OFFERS DISCOUNT: Joe Watson at Select Wireless is offering chamber members discounts on new Nextel service. In-stock handsets and accessories are 10 percent off and the activation fee can be credited to your account. The office is at 750 Western Ave. at the corner of Woodbridge. A ribbon cutting is planned for 1 p.m. today. NEWEST MEMBERS: Here's who's joined the chamber recently:
SAFETY IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The annual awards luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council in which 40 area companies will be honored for their safety records is all set for next Thursday. James Conrad, CEO of the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, will be the featured speaker at the event that starts at 11:30 at the Chillicothe Country Club. Safety Council luncheon registration VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
SALES SEMINAR OPEN TO PUBLIC: The College of Business at Ohio University is sponsoring a sales symposium Friday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. which will feature several renowned speakers. Registration closes April 8. For more information and registration: www.thesalescentre.com. OFFICE HAS MOVED: Linda Ingham of Fifth Third Bank now can be found at the Central Center office. Her phone remains the same, but her fax has changed to 775-3644. CENTER OPENING, HOLDING EVENT: The Endeavor Center for Business Incubation and Training at the OSU South Centers will officially open in a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, June 3 at 9 a.m. that will be followed by an all-day workshop entitled "Expanding Your Markets." The workshop will include presentations, training, displays and networking opportunities designed to help businesses grow locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. For more information: http://southcenters.osu.edu/benet DISCOUNT AVAILABLE ON GOLF: Coupons for up to $16 off on a foursome playing a round at the Crown Hill Golf Club are available at the chamber office. The discounts are available any time from April 1 to June 15 and require a cart rental. Crown Hill is off U.S. 22 in Pickaway County.
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