Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

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Mission statement: The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by addressing issues important to business.

 Volume 4, Issue 42

Friday, July 7, 2006

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Thursday, July 13: Young Professionals Network informational meeting, 5:30 p.m., back conference room, The Dock at Water, 80 E. Water St., reservations not needed.

Wednesday, July 19: Business After Business at Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration.

Thursday, July 20: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber.

Thursday, July 27: Board of Directors, noon, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone.

Thursday, September 28: Annual Chamber Golf Outing, Crown Hill Golf Course near Williamsport, details coming soon.

Wednesday, November 15: Chamber Annual Expo, Elks Hall on West Second Street, details coming in August; this also serves as the Business After Business.

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The honoring of six companies and three individuals with Great Seal Awards Wednesday is the start of what is hoped to be a new tradition for the chamber. The monthly Membership Luncheon at the Chillicothe Country Club served as the venue for the ceremony in which 75 members, employees and family of the honorees attended. The awards are designed to give recognition beyond the Entrepreneur of the Year Award which has been handed out for 20 years at the Annual Dinner in February. More than 20 nominations were reviewed by the Awards Committee which made the selections. Winning the awards Wednesday were:

• Lifetime Achievement: Bob and Tom McKell of Horizon Chillicothe Telephone and Pat Highland of Shawnee Lanes.
• Company awards: Petland, Anderson's Drug Store, Henderson Pharmacy Services, Kenworth Truck Company, Chillicothe Fire & Security and  G&J Pepsi.

For detailed information on the winners, click here. To see photos from the luncheon, click here.

ALLIANCE HIRES FIRST CEO: A 33-year veteran of economic development and chamber work becomes the first CEO of the Economic Development Alliance of Southern Ohio on July 24. Christopher Manegold comes to the alliance after three years with an economic development agency in Wyoming. The 56-year-old Cincinnati native also has worked in various capacities in Michigan, Illinois and Indiana. He and his wife Barb will be moving to the area soon. He will be working in the chamber's Welcome Center and receiving support services from the chamber. For more information on the announcement, click here.

YPN GETS OFF THE GROUND THURSDAY: The Young Professionals Network of the chamber has its first official meeting Thursday (July 13) at 5:30 p.m. in the back conference room at The Dock at Water on East Water Street. The informational meeting is for those ages 21-45 interested in furthering the chamber's mission of "promoting economic and community development by addressing issues important to business." Reservations are not being taken and food and beverages will be provided.

HAVEN'T SEEN "TECUMSEH!" IN AWHILE -- OR NEVER?: Then the chamber wants to re-acquaint you with the nation's premier outdoor drama. If you haven't been to Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre in five or more years and you'd like to attend, we'll spot you up to four tickets free of charge for the performance on Saturday, July 29. The offer is on a first-come, first-served basis as we have only a limited supply of tickets. To reserve yours, call Rosie at the chamber at 702-2722. Tickets must be picked up by July 25 or they will go to people on a waiting list.

DONATION LEVEL REACHES $10,000: USEC in Pike County recently added $2,500 to its support of the Child Development and Family Service Center at Ohio University-Chillicothe. In the last year, USEC has donated $10,000 to OU-C. Dan Rogers of the American Centrifuge Plant hands the check to OU-C Dean Richard Bebee.

NEW NAME FOR SCHOOL: Samuel Stephen College is the new name of the Southeastern Business College main campus in Chillicothe. The name commemorates the 22 years of leadership of Samuel Stephen Blackburn, son of founders Leo and Julia Blackburn, who died in July 2000. The school also has sites in Jackson, New Boston and Lancaster. The local change took effect on July 1.

SOCIETY INVITES NEW MEMBERS: The Chillicothe Social Society invites ladies to its next monthly meeting on Wednesday at 6 at The Dock at Water on East Water Street. Planning for the next Treasure Chest Luau on July 29 is on the agenda. Proceeds will benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters. More information is available from Heidi Robson at heidi@incite-marketing.com or Cari Porter at cporter@chillicotheohio.com.

SPONSORS SOUGHT: The First Capital Rotary Club is looking for both players and sponsors for its annual Easyriders Golf Outing, set for Aug. 27 at Crown Hill Golf Club on U.S. 22 near Williamsport. The entry fee is $300 per team and various sponsorships are available. Contact Ben Vanhorn at 642-1275 or ben.vanhorn@pickawayross.com for more information.

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

• Guardian Vault Services, 199 Cooks Hill Road, by Patrick, Tim, Dan and Dennis Corcoran, 772-5514.
• Mid-Ohio Truth Verification, 876 Old Elm Road, by Jaclyn Clipner, polygraph services, 649-3462.
• First Baptist Church, 65 W, Fourth St., 773-3595.

BANK OPENS NEW SERVICES OFFICE: First National Bank of Waverly recently held a ribbon cutting for its new Central Ohio Financial Services office on Executive Center Drive off Western Avenue. The office offers a full line of financial planning services.

BUILDING PERMITS: Here's who's received commercial building permits from the Chillicothe and Ross County Building Departments recently:

• EM Smith Jewelers, 1334 N. Bridge St., replace damaged sign, value $1,900.
• Church of Deliverance, 393 N. High St., roofing repair, $2,200.
• Damon's Restaurant, 10 N. Plaza Boulevard, hood suppression, $5,024.
• Kevin Ross, at 105 S. Paint St., heating and air conditioning, $3,000.
• Auto Zone, 212 N. Bridge St., heating and air conditioning, $4,800.
• Bethel Home Improvement, 947 E. Main St., heating and air conditioning, $3,950.
• City of Chillicothe, 405 Environmental Drive, heating and air conditioning repairs, $3,178.
• Michael Browne, 85 W. Main St., install exit signs, $300.
• St. Peter's Church, 285 W. Water St., hood suppression, $1,411.
• Dock at Water, 80 E. Water St., heating and air conditioning, $3,360.
• Touch of Class Catering, 285 W. Water St., install exit lights, $485.
• Valley Fresh IGA, 432 E. Main St., Bainbridge, hood suppression system, $3,000.
• Delpaint Holdings, 39 Northpark Drive, build addition to existing structure, $48,000.
• YSK Corporation, 1 Colomet Drive, build new manufacturing addition, $1.75 million.
• Frankfort Dairy Cone, 15 Springfield St., replace walk-in cooler, no value given.

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

• JNOD, 59 E. Main St.
• Ezekiel PC Repair, 2585 Dearth Road, by Marty Woodfork.
• Nathan and Mary Radabaugh, 836 Madison Ave.
• James Jordan and Dawn Smith, 385 N. High St.

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