 | Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce Weekly Update
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Chamber Calendar Monday, Oct. 18-Ribbon-cutting, Tim Horton's Restaurant, East Main Street, 7:30 a.m., breakfast following Tuesday, Oct. 19-Pathfinders Leadership Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber. Wednesday, October 20-Business After Business, Southeastern Business College, Western Avenue, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Wednesday, Oct. 27-Networking Luncheon, featuring Jack Sayers, vice president of financial institution marketing for Great American Financial Resources in Cincinnati, on small business and non-profit retirement plans, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club. Networking Luncheon registration Thursday, Oct. 28-Board of Directors, noon, The Glade. Wednesday, Nov. 17-Chamber Business Expo and Business After Business, 5 p.m., Horizon Technology Center. Expo exhibitor signup form
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| Volume 3, Issue 8 Friday, October 15, 2004 NEW TIM HORTON'S OPENS NEXT WEEK: The newest restaurant in the organization in Chillicothe is holding a ribbon-cutting Monday morning at 7:30 on East Main Street and all chamber members are invited for the ceremony and for breakfast afterward, compliments of owner Tim Sublett. MORE RESTAURANT CHANGES: Sean Immell is set to open his third restaurant with Blue Gill's out on North Bridge Street before Nov. 1, but before he does, he is treating his customers to one last day at his DeGarmo's Canal House Pastas at Water and Mulberry streets. That location will soon become a smokehouse/barbecue restaurant to be run by Dane Straub, former owner of the original Mr. Sub on Paint Street. Sean, whose first restaurant was Sunnybrook on Paint Street, said he is taking his pizza oven and the rights to the DeGarmo's name and some day soon hopes to re-open at another location. Word also is that the Diamond Head in the O'Dell Building on Paint Street will be going Italian under the auspices of owners from Columbus.
MEXICAN-FLAVORED BAB: Wednesday's Business After Business at Southeastern Business College and co-hosted by the Chillicothe Animal Clinic, will feature Mexican food and margaritas by the 17 East Restaurant and Lori Graves and desserts by Anne Pendell's Simply Sweets. Salsa and Tejano music will get you into the mood. It's from 5-7 p.m. at the school on Western Avenue. Make sure to register, though: BAB registration
SO WHAT IF THEY LOST? Huntington Bank's Delbert Bochard treated his wife and a few friends to some time on the field at Ohio Stadium last Saturday before the Buckeyes lost to Wisconsin. The once-in-a-lifetime honor also included being at midfield for the coin flip between the teams before the game. Relishing their time, from left, are Allen Rupiper of Adena Health System, Steve Burkhardt of Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, Leona and Del Bochard and Charlie Stevens of RLS Recycling. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE YIELDING RESULTS: The chamber's push to add new members before the Nov. 12 deadline is picking up speed. Don't forget, you can earn $1,000 by signing up 10 new members for the chamber. A great way to earn extra holiday money. Membership Drive Details. Joining this week were:
TOUGH SEASON AHEAD?: The outlook for retailers for the upcoming holiday season isn't too rosy, according to some sources. Especially for those who depend on low- and middle-income families. The indication, from Kiplinger's Forecasts, is for less than a 3% increase above last year, down from the 6% forecast in June. Signs touting half-off and 2-for-1 sales already are being printed as the large retailers look to maintain or increase market share. NOT TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT TAX CONSEQUENCES: A year-end tax planning seminar is being held by the McDonald Financial Group free of charge on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at its office at 37 W. Second St. The featured speaker will be CPA Jerry Whited of chamber member Whited Seigneur Sams & Rahe. To reserve your spot, call 773-2163. Y OFFERING NEW PROGRAM: Jazzercise is now available at the YMCA of Ross County at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. Morning classes will be available next week. 772-4340 FRIDAY LAST DAY TO REGISTER: For the seminar on the Family and Medical Leave Act sponsored by the South Central Ohio Human Resources Council. The seminar itself, featuring a Department of Labor investigator, is Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at the Kenworth Truck Co. To reserve your spot, call Cheryl Barlage at 774-5181 or email her at cbarlage@paccar.com. YOUR GROUP LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM? The Veterans Affairs Medical Center has a speakers bureau that includes physicians, nurses and other professionals available to speak on topics as diverse as bioterrorism, firearms safety, genealogy, music, safe driving and self-defense. Check out the complete list at www.chillicothe.med.va.gov/speakers.html or call Bob Barnhart at 772-7080. VENDORS LICENSES: Here's who's received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
WRONG WEBSITE: Our apologies as we missed by one letter in last week's newsletter the website of the Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library. Here's where to go: www.crcpl.org.
CLOSE HAND LOOK AT HISTORY: Members of the Pathfinders Leadership Class received a tour of the Adena State Memorial this week as part of the History and Heritage Day of the series. The group also toured downtown and the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.
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RESTAURANT PROMOTING HALLOWEEN SAFETY: Cici's Pizza is offering a free Halloween safety pack in its "Get some Goodies. A Week Before Your Friends Do" promotion the week of Oct. 25-31. The Bridge Street eatery will have a pack for kids who visit that will include a safety checklist, a glow in the dark bracelet and coupons for free pizza and drinks, all in a reusable trick-or-treat bag. There is a costume contest on Sunday, Oct. 31 at 4 and winners receive a free pizza party.
