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Volume 4, Issue 33 Friday, April 14, 2006 This Week's Sponsors
Click here to see the visitors' bureau calendar of local events Chamber Calendar Friday, April 14: Office closed in observance of Good Friday. Tuesday, April 18: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Wednesday, April 19: Business After Business at Honda Harley Suzuki on Eastern Ave. 5 - 7 pm BAB registration. Thursday, April 20: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber. Tuesday, April 25: Governmental Affairs Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Thursday, April 27: Board of Directors, sponsored by Fifth Third Bank at Goodwill Industries, noon. Monday, May 1: Chamber on WBEX 1490 AM "Sounding Board show, 8:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 3: Membership Luncheon featuring Ross County Engineer Don Carnes, Chillicothe Country Club, 11:30 a.m., Membership Luncheon information and reservations.
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CITY TO SEEK PROPOSALS FOR STUDY: The Chillicothe Planning Commission Wednesday voted to seek proposals from professional firms which would conduct studies into the city’s planning processes and possibly update the more than 30-year-old zoning code and map. The vote came following a presentation to the group by the chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee. Chamber spokesman Tom McKell, a former member of City Council and former Planning Commission member, said it “was time to bring these up to date.” He noted that a professional planning firm once advised the commission and council on zoning changes and provided expert advice on growth in the city. The committee has been studying zoning and planning issues for more than five months. GOOD FORECAST FOR A GREAT BAB: Even if the weather isn’t the greatest, a good time is definitely planned for the next Business After Business Wednesday at Honda Harley Suzuki on Eastern Avenue which is co-sponsored by Litter Quality Propane. Hazel’s Road Show will provide the entertainment while CiCis Pizza will be served with beverages from Classic Brands and Chillicothe Pepsi. Cornhole fans also will get a chance to get in some practice while scads of door prizes are given away. Make sure to sign up: BAB registration
GET IN SOME CIVIC DUTY WITH PAY: The Ross County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers for the May 2 primary. You’ll get $15 to attend the mandatory training class and $85 the day of the election. Give Nancy Bell or Nora Madru a call at 775-2350 if interested. DISCOUNT AVAILABLE FOR ROMANTIC WEEKEND: The Holberts at Lazy H Cabin Rentals near Paint Creek State Park are offering a 10 percent discount to chamber members only the weekends of April 29-30 and May 6-7. To take advantage of the offer, call Cathi at 800-686-5635. LOCAL SITE JOINS NATIONAL GROUP: Horizon Chillicothe Telephone’s website, www.chillicothe.com, is now part of the Associated Cities program which provides targeted local content and functionality for travelers and residents. The group’s mission is to provide a single, reliable source allowing advertisers and partners to reach consumers. The site averages more than 34,500 visits per month. TOP STATION IN NETWORK: Cedarville University’s The PATH (90.1 FM) has been named Crown Financial Ministries’ 2005 Station of the Year. Crown is the world’s largest non-profit ministry teaching biblical financial principles. “Money Matters” airs at 3:30 p.m. weekdays. TECH INTERNS AVAILABLE, AFFORDABLE: ITAAO reminds companies they can be reimbursed for half the wages, up to $3,000, for interns hired through its Ohio Third Frontier Internship Program. Students can come from any colleges in the region. The interns are to work on technology projects, such as websites, computer networks, etc.. For more information, contact Joanna Berger at 740-597-1408 or joannab@itaao.org.
EMPLOYERS SOUGHT FOR JOBS FAIR: Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center is inviting chamber members to participate in its Employer Expo/Job Fair on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Expo is part of Community Appreciation Day. Exhibit space is free. Contact Julie Bolen at the Pickaway County JOBS One-Stop office 740-420-7339 or go to www.pickawayrossfor.com/events.html. NEWEST MEMBERS: Here’s who’s joined the chamber recently:
VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
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RECEIVE SPECIAL SAFETY AWARDS: William Mabe, the administrator and CEO
for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, told a crowd of more than 100
who attended the awards luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council Thursday
that the strategic plan of the agency calls for sending $424 million to the
bottom line by the end of the year. He said a big goal is not to have to
increase the premiums paid by employers. More than 60 awards were handed out
with two receiving the coveted Special Award. Family Healthcare was honored
for 2,439 days without a lost time accident while USEC recorded 225 days
(1.4 million hours) by the end of 2005. The council has been a managed
program of the chamber for more than 20 years. A complete list of the award
winners is available here: 
LEADERSHIP
GROUP HEARS FROM NEW GLATFELTER CHIEF: John Blind (pronounced blend)
told the Leadership Chillicothe Ross class this week about his 10 keys to
leadership when the group visited and toured Glatfelter in the morning and
the Kenworth Truck Co. in the afternoon. Blind is heading up the local
operations since Glatfelter took over about a week ago. This class graduates
after its last session on May 10. Applications are being taken for next
year’s class: