 | 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 8 Friday, October 7, 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 Wednesday, Oct. 12: Pathfinders Leadership series, 7:45 a.m., Scioto Society; days events include tours of "Tecumseh!" amphitheater, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Adena Mansion and Gardens. Wednesday, October 12: Nominating Committee, 4:30 p.m., chamber. Thursday, October 13: Ross County Safety Council luncheon, Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation librarian on resources available and distribution of rebate checks on incentives; Chillicothe Country Club, 11:30 a.m., Safety Council luncheon registration Friday, October 14: Networking Committee, Horizon, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 18: Ross County Safety Council Steering Committee, 8:30 a.m., chamber. Tuesday, October 18: Pathfinders Leadership Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Wednesday, October 19: Business After Business, Southeastern Business College, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration 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. |
 RETREAT
PROVIDES DIRECTION: Your weekly newsletter is a little late this week as
the Board of Directors and staff got together for a day and half at Deer
Creek Resort to reflect on past accomplishments and map a direction for the
future of the chamber. While some strengths were noted (such as
communications, events and financial viability), five areas were targeted for
improvement or emphasis: economic development role with CIC, city and
county; Pathfinders Leadership series; member retention and attraction;
member recognition; and networking. Action plans to address the issues were
devised and will drive the chamber in coming months. In the photo, NewPage's
Lee Bendtsen reports on his group's findings for member retention and
attraction. Click here for
more photos from the retreat.SPEAKING OF NEW MEMBERS: The chamber's annual membership drive continues next week as we hope to add to the ranks of the 581 members we have now. Current members get $25 for each new member they recruit. Advertisements on the campaign are running for six days and personal visits will be paid next week by board members and the Networking Committee to targeted recruits. Here are three who joined this week:
CONDOLENCES: The chamber joins the many others in the community expressing our sympathies to the McKell family and Horizon employees on the sudden and unexpected death of Bobby McKell, vice president of operations for Horizon Telcom. Like so many in his family, Bobby was active in serving the public as president of the Paint Valley Board of Education and as a coach in the 'Twin Youth League. JA LOOKS FOR VOLUNTEERS: The local Junior Achievement chapter wants to start an "Enterprise in Action" program for eighth graders at Smith Middle School in January. Classes will be taught on Mondays. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact Kathy Overly at koverly@bright.net or call 775-8420.
READING VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT: Children in grades K-4 with reading difficulties are the targets for the OhioReads tutoring program. If you'd like to help, call Karen Hunter in the city schools at 775-4250, ext. 105 or contact an elementary school. OPEN HOUSE FOR CONTRACTORS SET: Contractors interested in USEC's lead cascade and American Centrifuge projects might want to attend an open house Thursday, Nov. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at the OSU South Centers Endeavor Center on Shyville Road. You will need to register by Monday, Oct. 24 to attend the event. Call 740-897-2457 or email duduitaj@ports.usec.com. FREE SEMINAR TICKETS AVAILABLE: Chad Walters has six free tickets for the "Get Motivated Business Seminar" in Louisville on Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If interested, contact Chad: cwalters@oral-surgery.cc. LEADERSHIP CLASS TAKES IN HISTORY: The Pathfinders Leadership class of the chamber is off to "Tecumseh!", Hopewell Culture National Historical Park and Adena Mansion and Gardens Wednesday for the segment on "Tecumseh, Massie and Worthington: It's All About Leadership." HELP CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY: Preston's Auto Detailing at 1999 Western Ave. is giving away an XM satellite radio receiver to celebrate its fifth anniversary this month. Just stop by a register. Several discounts also are available. VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
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OPEN
FOR BUSINESS: The ribbon was cut last week signaling the official start
to Herbie Strange State Farm Insurance. Family, friends and clients were on
hand for the ceremony at the office on North Plaza Boulevard next to the
Italian Garden.