LEVY CAMPAIGN TO BE DISSECTED: Wednesday's Networking Luncheon will feature the chairmen of the committees who masterminded the very successful campaign in which the Chillicothe City Schools operating levy won overwhelmingly earlier this month. They will explain the strategies involved to get the levy passed. In addition, each company present will get 30 seconds to promote their business. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. at the Chillicothe Country Club and costs $15. Networking Luncheon registration

OPEN HOUSE TO SHOWCASE WELCOME CENTER: The chamber and visitors bureau are anxious to show off our new offices in downtown Chillicothe so we're planning a joint open house on Tuesday, June 7 from 5-7 p.m. No registrations are required for the BAB-style event, so just plan on joining us that evening and bring along a guest or two. Food and refreshments will be out back.

NEWEST MEMBERS: Here's who's joined the chamber recently:

• Kingston Marathon, 10238 Ohio 159, Kingston, by Randy Drewyor, 642-3535.
• Precision Printing, 46 E. Water St., by T.J. McLean, 774-2184, www.precisionprint.com

LET'S PLAY BALL!: The Chillicothe Paints kick off their 2005 season Wednesday with a home game against Evansville. Festivities will include a car giveaway by Coughlin Automotive Group of Circleville and fireworks following the game. Season tickets are on sale by visiting the Gift Shop at Second and Paint streets or by calling 773-8326.

GOOD FOOD, GOOD MUSIC AND GOOD CROWD: Wednesday's Business After Business at the Nourse AutoMall on North Bridge Street had perfect weather with sunshine and temperatures in the 70s. Food by Max & Erma's and music by Hard Case kept things going until the end. Next month's BAB is at McAllister Chevrolet-Olds-Cadillac and is being co-sponsored by Oak Hill Banks. Click here for photos from the Nourse BAB

CHANGES AT DEER CREEK: The front desk and registration area has been renovated along with the dining room, new skylights in the lobby, new sliding glass doors in the rooms and cottages and other improvements at the Deer Creek Resort and Conference Center. Also, Walt Kochansky has been promoted to general manager from operations director.

MORE DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE: A few more companies have signed up to offer discounts to fellow chamber members. If you'd like to join the club, give the chamber a call at 702-2722. To see all the discounts now available, go to Discounts for members.

• AMA Sign Company is offering a 5 percent discount.
• Beauticontrol Cosmetics is offering a 15 percent discount.

NEW MEMBERS CELEBRATE OPENINGS: Two of the newest members of the chamber officially opened their businesses this past week with ribbon-cutting ceremonies. Jerry Uhrig (with scissors) and his wife Pam opened the Liberty Fitness Women's Health Club in Shawnee Square while Jose Garcia (also with the scissors) opened his El Toro Loco on North Bridge Street across from Shawnee Lanes. The chamber also revamped its ribbon cutting gallery page, making it easier to navigate and find previous events. Ribbon cuttings gallery page

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 2-1-1 PROGRAM: An open house will be held at the Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center next to the hospital as part of its celebration of 2-1-1 Awareness Week. The event runs 4-6 p.m. to help highlight the service that provides help and information to people in need.

VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor's office:

• DePugh Flooring, 2189 Lunbeck Road, by Larry DePugh.
• Top Quality Auto Salvage and Towing, 18838 U.S. 50 West, by Charles Knisley Jr.
• A Cut Above Salon, 1245 Western Ave., by Alexis Stearos and Lawana Detty.
• Bulldog Drive Thru, 19034 Concord St., Adelphi, by Brent and Wendy Van Fossan.