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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
Mission statement: The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by addressing issues important to business.
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Volume 3, Issue 42 Friday, July 29, 2005 This Week's Sponsors
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(Your ad here for just $30 per edition. Email us by clicking here.) What's happening in Ross County this weekend, this month, this year? Click here. Chamber Calendar Tuesday, August 9: Legislative Luncheon with Rep. Bob Ney, 11:30-1, Christopher Conference Center, $15 for members, $20 for non-members, Legislative Luncheon Registration Wednesday, August 17: Business After Business, Majestic Theatre Courtyard, East Second Street; co-sponsored by Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce and Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau; 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Thursday, September 22: Annual chamber golf outing at Valley Vista Golf Course near Bainbridge, 9 a.m. shotgun start, $300 per team and $75 for individuals, sponsorships also sought, for more information: 2005 Golf Outing registration Note: There will be no networking or safety luncheons in August. Both will resume in September. 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. |
STEP BY STEP: While nearly every community would love to land that 500-employee new plant, the fact remains that most new jobs are created by existing business and industry and by local entrepreneurs looking to make their mark. By encouraging and working with the latter two, the community can continue to diversify its economy. In the case of new businesses, Ross County had at least 81 seriously pursuing the idea and 34 that had gone on to the next stage the first six months of this year. That’s according to the Small Business Development Center of OSU based in Piketon which conducts sessions here at the chamber. For those thinking of starting their own business, it’s a super resource in terms of developing a business plan and in learning about other resources available. If you’re interested, give Business Development Specialist Patrick Dengel a call at 740-289-2071 or visit the center on the web: http://southcenters.osu.edu.
MAKE YOUR POINT KNOWN: While Rep. Bob Ney will provide an update of issues before Congress at the chamber’s Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 9 at the Christopher Conference Center, he’d also like to hear from you about the issues that affect your business. A question-and-answer session will follow his remarks. Make reservations now: Legislative Luncheon registration STRONG FAMILIES MAKE FOR A STRONG COMMUNITY: And that’s why your chamber’s Board of Directors voted its endorsement of the Children’s Services levy on the ballot Tuesday. We encourage members and their employees to support the one-half mill levy to provide Children’s Services with the resources it needs to care for those kids most in need. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. NEWEST MEMBERS: Here’s who’s joined the chamber recently:
HIS WORK WILL BE MISSED: Congratulations to Stan Planton, the librarian at Ohio University-Chillicothe’s Quinn Library since 1979, who is retiring Sunday. Stan kept many local people informed of events and news of local interest, but printed outside the area, for many years, providing perspective on issues that might otherwise go unnoticed. A well-deserved respite is in order. NEWEST DISCOUNTERS: The chamber’s member-to-member discount program continues to grow with the list now topping 20. You can see who’s offering what on our website at all times: Member-to-Member Discounts. Here are the latest who are offering something special:
AND DISCOUNTS DO WORK: Just ask the 36 chamber members taking advantage of our partnership with Compensation Consultants Inc. for workers’ compensation premiums. Those 36 are saving a projected $250,000 on their premiums this coming year by joining the group rating program. In every instance, each member is saving more than the cost of their annual dues in the chamber. To see if your company or organization can get the same type of savings, contact Jennifer Purdin at CCI at (614) 526-7225 or email her at jennifer.purdin@ccitpa.com.
VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who’s received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
SALES LEADERSHIP FORUM SET: The Sales Center at Ohio University is offering a three-day forum on sales management leadership which is one of only 10 being offered at major universities in the U.S. It’s open to local business people and OU alumni and is set for Oct. 3-5 in Athens. Information is available at www.thesalescentre.com or hartung@ohio.edu.
CAR WASH ON THE WAY: Building permit information shows that Chris Stevenson plans to build a Krystal Clean Car Wash on the North Bridge Street site just south of the Sumburger Restaurant. NO NEWSLETTER LAST WEEK: There was no Weekly Update for July 22 as the executive director spent some time at the annual summer retreat of the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio at Salt Fork Resort near Cambridge. At the annual awards dinner, Roger Blackburn of Fayette County and Randy Heath of Jackson County were honored as two of the three Professionals of the Year. Both have been in chamber work more than 10 years.
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