 | 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 4, Issue 4 Friday, September 9, 2005 This Week's Sponsors
(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 Thursday, September 15: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber Wednesday, September 21: Business After Business, Atwood House Bed and Breakfast, 68 S. Paint St., co-sponsored by Caldwell Ott & Co., CPAs; 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 Wednesday, November 16: Chamber Business Expo, Best Western Adena Inn, 5-7 p.m.; more details to come on reserving space.
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ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT: The chamber's annual golf outing has slots for only a few more teams as more than 80 players have signed up already to play at Valley Vista Golf Course on Thursday, Sept. 22. The outing will feature skill prizes on every hole, beverages and snacks throughout the day and a steak dinner. The cost is $75 per individual and $300 for a team. And if you can't play, get your company's name on a tee or green. The shotgun start is at 9. Click here for all the details: Golf outing registration
NEWEST MEMBERS: Here's who's joined the chamber recently:
ENTRIES NOW BEING ACCEPTED: The Chillicothe Jaycees and Evening Lions Club annual Halloween Parade is set for Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in downtown and entries are being sought. To sign up, complete the entry form available on the Jaycees website, www.chillicothejaycees.org.
INVESTMENT CENTER NOW DOWNTOWN: The Citizens National Bank investment center, manned by Great American representative David Daughters, moved to the bank's building at 33 W. Main St. from its former Bridge Street location. It's off the lobby to the right and the phone stays the same: 775-6777. BLOOD DRIVE SET: The American Red Cross bloodmobile will be at the Ross County Health District at the Service Center on Western Avenue Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. Call 779-9652 to schedule an appointment. NEW TRAINING MANAGER: Rod Kroll is the new manager for training and procedures for the American Centrifuge Demonstration Facility in Piketon. He has 30 years of experience in nuclear plant operations. STUDENTS IN TOWN FOR FESTIVAL: About 40 students and seven chaperones from the Cleveland School of Art are taking in the Southern Ohio Storytelling Festival in town this weekend. The underprivileged kids are being financed through grants to broaden their horizons, according to the Ross-Chillicothe Convention and Visitors Bureau. Check the link for the full schedule of events. PAYING FOR COLLEGE: Halm Financial is sponsoring two College Financial Planning Nights at the Chillicothe Country Club that will address topics such as developing a financial game plan and scholarship information. The seminars are 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Tuesday, Oct. 11. Limited space is available. Reservations may be made by calling 773-5301 or emailing collegefunding@horizonview.net. YARD SALE FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS: Southeastern Business College is holding a yard sale Saturday, Sept. 17 at its campus on Western Avenue from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations for the sale itself may be dropped off the morning of the sale. All money collected goes to the local Red Cross chapter for disaster relief and remaining yard sale items will be donated. VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
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DEADLINE NEARS TO LOWER YOUR WORKERS' COMP PREMIUM: By joining the Ross County Safety Council by Sept. 30, companies and organizations can become eligible for a 4 percent discount on their premiums by following a few steps. The local council has grown to more than 75 members, many of whom will be rewarded with a 2 percent discount rebate at the October meeting by enrolling a year ago. This year's safety season kicked off Thursday with a picnic in Yoctangee Park and included fire extinguisher training
by Chillicothe Fire and Security and demonstrations of haz mat and rescue equipment from NewPage. For more details about joining and future meetings, click here: 
NEW HOME FOR STORE: Kitchen Collection formally opened its new location in the Chillicothe Mall near JCPenney last week with a ribbon cutting ceremony and special in-store promotions. CEO Randy Gawalek (with scissors) did the honors, surrounded by corporate and store personnel and chamber board members.