 Volume 2, Issue 40 Friday, June 11, 2004
WELCOME CENTER MOVES FORWARD: The Joint Facilities Committee is looking at two possibilities for the potential new home of the chamber, the visitors bureau and the CIC after receiving seven proposals from our public request. Neither proposal includes the city-owned land on Riverside Street near the floodwall (shown in the photo) as a new building appears not necessary. The committee is investigating the two proposals while also keeping open all other options as in the best interest of the organizations and those they serve. One proposal is from the folks planning to renovate the Carlisle Building; the other cannot be disclosed at this time. The motivation for the center remains: bringing together under one roof those groups who promote the community to the world so as to ensure all resources are being used as efficiently and wisely as possible and that communications among the groups is a daily occurrence. There is no timetable for completion, only the desire to make sure it is done right.
HIGHWAYS ON THE AGENDA: All chamber members are invited to attend Tuesday's meeting (June 15) of the Governmental Affairs Committee in which Ross County Engineer Don Carnes and Todd Long of the local office of the Ohio Department of Transportation will talk about highway and road projects. It will be a good chance to get updates on the progress of the U.S. 35, Ohio 207 connector and Ohio 104 widening projects as well as others in the works. The meeting is at 3:30 p.m. at the Ross County Service Center and no registration is required.
NEW PAGE TOUTS AVAILABLE SITES: A new page devoted to available industrial and commercial sites in Chillicothe and Ross County has been added to the chamber's website. This will give both outside developers and local entrepreneurs a chance to see what land and/or buildings can be used for industrial or commercial purposes. It is not meant to be an all-inclusive listing, but rather a starting point. Included in the listing is the primary contact person's e-mail address and phone number. Listings on the page are free and real estate agents and others with property available are encouraged to call the chamber to have their properties listed. Check it out: Available industrial and commercial sites
LEGISLATORS TO GIVE UPDATES: All three of Ross County's lawmakers in the General Assembly in Columbus will be at the chamber's Legislative Breakfast on Friday, June 25 to talk about recent legislation and what's on the horizon. They'll also be available to take your questions and hear your concerns. On hand will be state Sen. John Carey and state representatives John Schlichter and Clyde Evans. Continental breakfast starts at 9 and the program shortly thereafter. The cost is $5. Register here: Legislative breakfast registration
SEMINAR PROVIDED DETAILS: More than 55 attended this week's seminar conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor in which many of the agency's regulations were explained in detail and in which answers to questions were found. The seminar was co-sponsored by the chamber, the local chapter of the Society of Human Resource Management and the Ohio State University Extension Service in Piketon.
SUPPORT TWO CAUSES WITH ONE TICKET: Wednesday, June 23 is Ross County Night at the Paints which means you can buy a general admission ticket for $5 which not only gets you into the game against the Gateway Grizzlies, but also sends a portion of the proceeds to the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation. To get your tickets, just call the chamber office at 702-2722 or e-mail ccinfo@chillicotheohio.com and we'll make sure you get them.
NEW MEMBERS: Joining the chamber recently was Carvel Simmons as a Friend of the Chamber.
LEAVING A LEGACY MADE EASY: Or at least it should be and Scott Graham, director of the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation, will explain at the next Networking Luncheon some possibilities and give some background on how the foundation is a real asset for the community. The luncheon is Wednesday, June 23 at the Chillicothe Country Club. The prices have increased to $12 if paid at the door, $15 if you want invoiced and $20 for non-members. Networking Luncheon registration
JAYCEES APPEAL TO NEW MEMBERS: Free drinks and pizza will be available at the membership drive party set for Wednesday (June 16) at 7:30 p.m. on the back patio of the Sherman Haus by the Chillicothe Jaycees. Persons ages 21-39 are eligible to join. For more information, contact Carrie Mytinger at 775-3301 or carrie512@hotmail.com.
VISION SHOULD BE SPREAD AROUND: Steve Hummel of Transitions Unlimited! will explain the benefits of sharing an organization's vision with all employees and explaining their roles. He'll also show you how it can be done in the next Workforce Academy on Tuesday, June 22 at the Ross County Service Center from 8:30-11:30 a.m. the cost is $10 which includes a continental breakfast. Register here: Workforce Academy registration
VENDORS LICENSES: Those receiving licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor were:
GIVE BLOOD, GET A WASH: Herrnstein Chrysler is offering to wash your vehicle while you visit the Red Cross Bloodmobile on Tuesday (June 15) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. To take advantage of the offer, call 773-2203 to schedule an appointment.
CHECK OUT THE RACING CARS AND HOVERCRAFT: This coming Wednesday's Business After Business at K-C Raceway will give you a chance for an upclose look at the cars that speed around the dirt track as well as a sneak preview of the type of craft that will be in the Yoctangee Park Annex for the Hovercraft Rally on June 25-27. To get to the track, take U.S. 23 south, turn onto Blain Highway and it is a few miles down the road on the left. And there's no reason to pre-register for this one.
JOB FAIR SET FOR TUESDAY: "Opportunity Fair Summer 2004" is set for Tuesday (June 15) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center for job-seekers. You get a chance to meet with potential employers in an informal setting as well as a chance to drop off a resume or complete an application. Education information also will be available. The fair is sponsored by the Thomson Workforce Transition Committee and the Workforce Investment Network of Ross and Pickaway counties. For more information locally, call 779-2946.
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SCHWEMLEIN GAINS PROMOTION: John Schwemlein has been appointed a managing director of the McDonald Financial Group. He will continue to serve as branch manager and investment advisor of the office at 37 W. Second St. where he has been for more than 25 years. 
WEAPONS LAW PRESENTS CHALLENGES: Jim McKean, director of the Law Enforcement Technology program at Ohio University-Chillicothe went over the complexities of Ohio's new concealed carry weapons law that went into effect more than a month ago. McKean noted that insurance companies could help businesses decide whether to ban weapons from their places or not. McKean was the featured speaker at Thursday's monthly luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council. 
