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
Volume 4, Issue 6
Friday, September 29, 2006
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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
College moving to new site:
to host October Business After Business
In addition to undergoing a name change, Samuel Stephen College also is changing where it conducts classes. The former Southeastern Business College plans to move into the former Horizon Technology building on Ohio 104 this fall. To help commemorate the move, the college will host its October Business After Business in the new facility to give chamber members and their guests a first-hand look at the facility in the Gateway Interchange Industrial Park. As in past years, the Chillicothe Animal Clinic is co-sponsoring the BAB on Wednesday, Oct. 18. The college was renamed in honor of its former owner and president, Samuel Stephen Blackburn who died in July 2000. It's not to early to register to attend the BAB: BAB registration
RAIN MOVES GOLF OUTING TO NEXT THURSDAY: The cold front that brought rain Thursday morning to the area forced the postponement of the chamber's annual Golf Outing to next Thursday, Oct. 5 at Crown Hill Golf Club near Williamsport. That means there's still time to sign up a team: Golf outing reservations.
MARKETING SEMINAR ON OCTOBER 12: Strategies and skills needed by small business owners to markets their products and services will be the focus of a seminar sponsored by the Oak Hill Banks Community Development Department in conjunction with the University of Rio Grande. It runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OSU Endeavor Center just off Ohio 32 near Piketon. Registration is $25. If you can't attend this one, others are set for Nov. 28 in Jackson and Dec. 14 in Athens. For more information: Connie Freeman, 740-288-9908 or cfreeman@oakhillbanks.com.
NOMINATE THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: The Chillicothe Jaycees are gathering nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year award. The deadline to submit information is October 26 with the winner being honored at the Jaycees' banquet in January. Apply online at www.chillicothejaycees.org or email Angie Lochbaum at anglarry@horizonview.net.
MICRO-TOURISM BUSINESS SEMINAR AVAILABLE: Small tourist-based businesses are the target for a seminar on Tuesday, Nov. 14 near New Concord. Creating hassle-free marketing plans for little or no cost will be discussed. Registration is $35 if done before Oct. 30. If interested, give Bart Henshaw a call at 773-6702 or email her at johnhen@adelphia.net. To check out the agenda, go to www.bluerockstation.com.
GIVE YOURSELF A RAISE: If you're like the average taxpayer receiving a refund of $2,202 on your federal income taxes, you can exchange that for more take-home pay in each paycheck by completing a new W-4 and submitting it to your employer. If you're the average taxpayer, then the change could mean another $185 in your pocket and no tax bill come next April. But if you like that non-interest bearing refund from Uncle Sam, don't change a thing.
MORE THAN JUST RIBBON CUTTINGS: In the next week, the chamber will be cutting the ribbons on three new or relocated businesses where you also can get a tour of the facilities and pick up a free lunch. So mark your calendars:
- Wednesday, Oct. 4: Urgent Care Transport, 1600 N. Bridge St. (former Accurate headquarters), noon.
- Friday, Oct. 6: The David H. Ater, MD Dyslexia and ADHD Clinic by K&C Educational Associates, 903 Hopetown Road, 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, Oct. 6: ArtTech, off Delano Road near Ohio 159, 1 p.m.
GRINDERS HAS NEW OWNERS: Kevin and Christy Montgomery are the new owners of Grinders on North Paint Street. Former owner Lenora Kelly will help out for awhile before the new owners totally take over.
JA SEEKS VOLUNTEERS: Junior Achievement is in need of volunteers to take on eighth grade classes at Zane Trace one day a week for 8-10 weeks. The volunteers choose the day they want to teach the program. If interested, call Kathy Overly at 775-8420.
ATTRACTIONS MORE ATTRACTIVE: Adena Mansion and Gardens is celebrating its annual Harvest Days Oct. 5-7 next week which will include indoor and outdoor cooking demonstrations (including Saturday at the hearth in the tenant house), apple butter making and laundry. Also, starting Saturday, free admission returns to the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park on Ohio 104. Gone is the $5 per car load or $3 individual admission. The hope here is that local and area residents will begin to visit more often.
FREE SKATE MOVED TO THIS SATURDAY: The event sponsored by JNOD Apparel was washed out last weekend and now is set for this Saturday in the parking lot next to the city swimming pool.
LANDMARK GONE: WESTERN IMPROVED: It didn't take but about a day for Johnny's Restaurant to become history about a week ago as demolition crews begin to make way for the new Taco Bell. Also, G&J Paving this week finished repairing and repaving the four sites that buckled last winter from water line breaks, turning the road into a roller coaster.
NEW MEDICAL CREW FORMING: In the event of a natural or man-made disaster in the area, the Ross County Health District is hoping to dispatch its newly formed Medical Reserve Corps. An informational meeting is set for Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Ross County Service Center for those interested in learning more. Nurses, nursing aides, veterinarians, physicians, dentists, EMTs, paramedics, pharmacists, mental health professionals, midwives and others in the health field are being sought.
BOARD HEARS ABOUT MBA PROGRAM: Ed Yost from the Ohio University College of Business discussed the Professional MBA program of the school with the chamber's Board of Directors last week when OU-C hosted the board meeting. Yost noted how it was possible to receive the degree in two years. For more information, contact Jodie Van Winkle at OU-C at 774-7226. If your firm would like to host a board meeting, call the chamber at 702-2722.
NEWEST MEMBERS: Here's who's joined the chamber recently:
- Landmark Properties Group (owners of Shawnee Square), Allison Park, PA
- Andrew Benenati, Friend of the Chamber
BUILDING PERMITS: Here's who been issued commercial building permits recently from the Chillicothe and Ross County Building Departments:
- Sherri and Ronald Rutherford, 95 W. Main St., alterations, value $10,000.
- First Christian Church, 268 W. Water St., alterations, $1,700.
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 33 E. Main St., alterations, $50,000.
- Jeffrey Webb, 81 N. Paint St., signs, $1,300.
- David Lawson, 757 E. Water St., alterations, $1,000.
- Kroger, 887 N. Bridge St., alterations, $9,415.
- Ross County Water Co., 14959 Ohio 28, install new booster pump, no value given.
- Mary's Salon, 355 Poplar Ridge Road, alterations, $1,000.
- Herrnstein Hyundai, 2827 River Road, install pressure piping, $700.
VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
- ELA Properties, 2 Health Drive.
- Grinder's Coffee and Cafe, 85-87 N. Paint St.
- All Time Low Customs, 540 Lillie St., by Ethan Peters.
- Kelly's Kloset, 21 N. Main St., Kingston, by Kelly Bee.
- Todd Black, 6203 Ohio 772.
Chamber calender:
- Tuesday, October 3: Nominating Committee, 4:30 p.m., chamber.
- Wednesday, October 4: Urgent Care Transport ribbon cutting, 1600 N. Bridge St., noon, food and beverages provided.
- Thursday, October 5: Annual Chamber Golf Outing, Crown Hill Golf Course near Williamsport, Golf outing reservations
- Friday, October 6: Ribbon cutting for the Dave Ater MD Dyslexia and ADHD Clinic of K&C Educational Associates, 903 Hopetown Road, 11:30 a.m.
- Friday, October 6: ArtTech ribbon cutting, off Delano Road, 1 p.m., food and beverages provided.
- Tuesday, October 10: Membership and Events Committee, 11:30 a.m., chamber.
- Tuesday, October 10: Community Development and Advocacy Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber.
- Thursday, October 12: Ross County Safety Council CEO Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club (required for eligibility in premium discount program); Safety luncheon reservations
- Wednesday, October 18: Business After Business at Samuel Stephen College, in its new quarters in the former Horizon Technology facility, Ohio 104 north; co-sponsored by the Chillicothe Animal Clinic, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration
- Wednesday, November 15: Chamber Annual Expo sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Elks Hall on West Second Street, this also serves as the Business After Business, Expo exhibitor reservations