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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 38 Friday, June 2, 2006 This Week's Sponsors
Click here to see the visitors' bureau calendar of local events Chamber Calendar Tuesday, June 6: Governmental Affairs Committee, chamber, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7: Membership Luncheon, Managing the stress in your life by Spaulding Family Chiropractic and Sports Therapy, Chillicothe Country Club, 11:30 a.m., Membership Luncheon reservation Thursday, June 8: Safety Luncheon, "Who Does What with Workers' Comp" Chillicothe Country Club, 11:30 a.m. Safety Council luncheon Wednesday, June 21: Business After Business at Adena Mansion and Gardens, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration.
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. | SOCIAL SECURITY GETTING NEW OFFICE: Work should begin soon on the new office building for the Social Security Administration on Stoneridge Drive off Western Avenue. The 12,000-square-foot structure will be next to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services building which is next to Dakota's Roadhouse. Adolph Johnson and Son Co. out of Youngstown is the prime contractor for the construction valued at $950,000.
The office as been in Central Center since 1968 and has 25 employees.
NEW STATION TO ADD ANOTHER 3-4 JOBS: RLS Recycling unveiled its new transfer station Thursday in a small ceremony at its Eastern Avenue headquarters. Former Entrepreneur of the Year Charlie Stevens said the company has invested about $1 million in the planning process, a building and equipment that will see 3-4 more jobs added to the operation. He said it was recently licensed by the Ross County Health District and approved by the Ohio EPA, ending a 1.5-year process. He said the station will allow RLS to better service its commercial and residential customers. MORE NEW JOBS ON THE WAY: YSK's plans to expand in the next year and add up to 25 more jobs shows the company's confidence in the Ross County business environment and its workforce. With up to 40,000 more square feet of space and almost $22 million in new equipment and inventory, YSK will add a new product to its lineup of parts for not only Honda, but also potentially other auto manufacturers. AND THE RESULTS ARE IN: More than 135 of you took the time to answer the questions on the survey conducted by the chamber for Chillicothe City Schools recently. About two-thirds of you live in the district, but less than a third of you still have children in the system. Complete results are available here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/Report.asp?U=213451389718. You also can filter the results to view answers for only those living in the district or for only those with children in the system or both. LEARN HOW TO CHILL OUT: Brandy and Joe Spaulding will have hands-on demonstrations on lowering your stress level at Wednesday's Membership Luncheon sponsored by Traditions of Chillicothe. Spaulding Family Chiropractic and Sports Therapy is the featured program for the event that starts at 11:30 a.m. Door prizes and an update on chamber activities also are on the agenda. Participants are encouraged to bring promotional items for participants. Make sure to register: Membership Luncheon reservation NOMINATIONS ARE IN: Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the chamber's first annual Great Seal Awards program. More than 15 entries will be considered for the various awards to be handed out at the July 5 Membership Luncheon. SUMMER FUN ON THURSDAYS: If you missed this week's installment, mark your calendar for the "First Thursdays" sponsored by the First Capital Rotary Club at the Majestic Performing Arts Center's garden. Food, live music and beverages are the fare from 5-8 p.m. Admission is $5. July 6 is the next one scheduled. BOOGIE ON MAIN TONIGHT: Easter Seals and People First of Ross County are sponsoring a "Boot Scootin' Boogie on the Blacktop" from 7-9 tonight at Easter Seals at 810 E. Main St. Admission is $1. People First is an advocacy group for people with MR/DD. MORE THAN JUST BALLGAMES: When the Ross County Convention Facilities Authority authorized an increase in the county motel tax to raise funds for improvements at the VA Memorial Stadium, it was with the hope it would be used well and often. The Chillicothe Paints are playing the role of promoter by bringing in bluegrass music stars Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent on Friday, June 23. Tickets are $20 in advance and are available at the Paints' Gift Shop at Paint and Second streets or by going to www.chillicothepaints.com. Tickets go to $25 at the gate. ACCURATE HANDS OUT SCHOLARSHIPS, GETS RATING: Staci White of Zane Trace and Seth Salisbury of Waverly are this year's winners of the $1,000 scholarships awarded by Accurate Heating and Cooling and Bryant/Habegger Co. Academics, athletics and volunteerism were the criteria. Accurate also is a Total Comfort Specialist as designated by the Trane Corporation for its commitment to customer service. Accurate won a sales award also and has been a Trane dealer for more than 28 years.
CREATING A VISION: At right, Community Action Executive Director Wayne McLaughlin is down near the end of the exercise that was part of the chamber's Workforce Academy on vision and team building held this week. More than 30 people attended the two sessions held at the Ross County Service Center and conducted by Steve Hummel of Transitions Unlimited! FREE SEMINAR TO ADDRESS OVERSEAS HOLDINGS: Edward Jones representative Matthew Edler is hosting a free broadcast entitled "Making Sense of International Investing" in his office Tuesday (June 6) at 11:30 a.m. Jones financial experts also will give their midyear economic update. To reserve a seat, call 772-2197. JAYCEES LOOKING FOR GOLFERS: It's only $55 per player or $220 per team to enter the 17th Annual Michelob Ultra-Chillicothe Jaycees Scramble on Sunday, July 9. Other sponsors include chamber members Pepsi, Citizens National Bank and Max & Erma's. More information is available at www.chillicothejaycees.org. And while you're at it, mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 28 for the chamber's annual outing to be held at Crown Hill Golf Course near Williamsport. MEARS NOW A MASTER: Amy Mears recently earned her national Degree of Master Photographer. Twenty pieces of her work were judged and she took an extensive exam. Now, both she and her husband and business partner Kevin have earned the degree and professional certification. Mears Photography is on East Water Street. APOTHECARY NOW OPEN: Nita's Natural Apothecary opened for business on May 24 and a grand opening is planned for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 774-1932 for more information. NEWEST MEMBERS: Here's who's joined the chamber recently:
BUILDING PERMITS: Here's who's been issued commercial building permits recently from the Ross County and Chillicothe Building Departments:
VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor. Licenses are required for any business required to collect Ohio sales tax:
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