Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

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Volume 4, Issue 11
Friday, November 10, 2006

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Copyright 2006

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

Nearly 30 exhibitors
prepare for Expo/BAB

The Elks Hall on West Second Street will be filled Wednesday with the usual crowd of the Business After Business as they mingle among the nearly 30 exhibitors to the chamber’s Annual Expo. That also means nearly 30 door prizes will be given away in addition to other offers being made at the individual tables. This is the one time admission ($5) is charged for the BAB as well as for the beverages ($3 for wine, $2 for beer and $1 for water and soft drinks). But the pizza will be free! The event runs 5-8 p.m. with the drawings for the prizes at 7 p.m. To become eligible for the prizes, participants must have a stamped card showing you visited each exhibitor in the hall. The cards will be available at the registration table. This event also is pen to the public, so make sure to invite your friends and neighbors to join you. And, there's no reason to sign up in advance this month.

GLATFELTER LOOKING FOR LOCAL OPERATIONS TO IMPROVE: In its statement on its third-quarter earnings, Glatfelter officials said they expected the Chillicothe operations to add slightly to earnings by the end of this year and add 45-50 cents a share in 2007. “Within the Specialty Paper business unit, our Chillicothe operation did not generate the level of earnings that we had expected,” officials said. “While we are disappointed in the performance of this facility, we are confident the Chillicothe acquisition will create meaningful long-term value for shareholders.” Glatfelter acquired the paper mill in the spring from NewPage after more than a century as a Mead mill.

DOWNTOWN OPENS UP NEXT WEEKEND: The annual Christmas Open House in the downtown historic district runs Friday through Sunday next week. Gift baskets will be given away at participating shops. Carriage rides, live music, Santa Claus at the Majestic, walking tours and refreshments will be available. It’s a great way to find unique gifts for those unique relatives and friends.

LAW FIRM GOING INTO FOURTH GENERATION: Starting next month, Paul Phillips, the son of David and Helen Phillips, will follow in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and great-grandfather when he begins his law practice in his father’s former practice, Phillips and Street, on North Paint Street. He will join Clifford Bugg who has been in the practice for several years to form Phillips & Bugg law firm. Paul is a retired officer with the Air Force where he served as a B-1 bomber instructor pilot. In 2004, he was in the Middle East as an air strategist for Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a 1981 graduate of CHS and he and his wife, Jeannique, are expecting their first child in January.

CLARIFICATIONS: In Weekly Update two weeks ago (no edition was published last week), it was noted the Ross County Community Improvement Corporation was getting closer to building the speculative building in the Gateway Interchange Industrial Park off Ohio 104. The accompanying photo, though, was of another project – a virtual spec building. This project allows developers to see what the building and area would look like from the specs they choose. Also, in a news blast that same week, it should be noted the city administration and council were offered an extension on the contract to purchase the AEP building, but declined the offer.

REGIONAL OFFICE HAS NEW FACE: Luke Peters is the new regional representative for community development in the Chillicothe office of the Governor’s Economic Development Office. He joins Marjean Kennedy.

BUSINESS GETS EXCLUSIVITY: Advanced Heating and Cooling recently was named the exclusive Carrier dealer for Chillicothe and Ross County. Owner David Pinkerton said, “It is an honor to partner with Carrier to offer our customers the latest technology and the highest quality products in the industry.”  He said all York warranties and agreements will be honored.

MOVE UPTOWN ALLOWS FOR EXPANSION: Opulent Source invites chamber members and others to celebrate its ribbon cutting Friday at 2 p.m. at its new offices at 15 E. Main St., just steps from the crossroads of the community. Owner Vince Perhach said the move allows for expansion of services such as repairing, upgrading and testing computer and network equipment. Refreshments and tours will be available.

JOINING HIS FATHER’S BUSINESS: Brian White is now working with his father Tom and mother JoAnn to grow the business of Accurate Heating and Cooling. Brian is a 2005 graduate of Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He will be working in the commercial division with special attention to systems and controls. Brian and his wife, Jennifer, live in Chillicothe.

PAINTS’ NEW SKIPPER AMBITIOUS: Mark Mason said he plans to “put an exciting team on the field, win the Frontier League championship and, at the same time, get players signed to Major League affiliated teams. He formerly was pitching coach for the Washington Wild Things.

NEW MEDICAL PROGRAM: A medication aide program begins December 1 at the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technical Center. The 120-hour program will graduate aides who will be permitted to administer medications to patients in long-term care facilities under the supervision of nurses. To enroll students must be either a state-tested nursing assistant or employed in a long-term facility for least a year. Call 642-1440 for more information.

LABOR SEMINAR NEXT WEEK: Labor laws will be explained in detail in a seminar Thursday, November 16 from 9-3 at Shawnee State University. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor, EEOC and OSHA will make presentations and be available to answer questions. The cost is $25 and covers breakfast and lunch. Call Joy Bauman at 740-289-2071 Ext. 111 or email her at jbauman@ag.osu.edu to register by Monday.

FOUNDING MEMBERS SOUGHT: The newly formed Friends of Adena Mansion and Gardens is now offering corporate founding memberships for $1,000. Members will receive their name on a plaque to be placed in the reception area, special recognition in the program of the Founders Ball next year, invitation to a special sponsors’ party before the ball, a table for 10 with two bottles of wine at the ball plus other recognition. If interested, email Julie Lambert at coverlet@bright.net.

NEW OFFICE FOR CHAMBER MEMBER: Stephen Patrick is now operating his Westside Media business at 440 Western Ave., next to David’s Fine Jewelry. He specializes in website design and development. His new phone number is 779-6445. www.westsidemedia.com

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND: The Gift Post at 601 E. Main St. is serving refreshments and giving away gift cards during its Holiday Open House this Friday and Saturday from noon until 7 p.m.

FOUNDATION HELPS DONOR: An anonymous donor provided $50,000 to the Chillicothe Police Department to purchase video cameras for cruisers. The donor utilized the services of the Chillicothe-Ross Community Foundation. Police Chief Jeff Keener accepted the donation from Scott Graham of the foundation this week.

BLOOD DRIVE: The local chapter of the American Red Cross is setting up a holiday blood drive Tuesday, Nov. 21. The drive is at the Ross County Service Center from 9-3 and appointments can be made by calling Cherie French at 772-7551.

ANNIVERSARY SALE: Sun Shine Tanning Studio is offering special rates in conjunction with its 13th anniversary. To learn more, call the studio at 773-7374 or stop by at the corner of Mulberry and Water streets.

NEWEST MEMBERS: Here’s who’s joined the chamber recently:

• Dr. Colby-Axe and Associates, 256 N. Woodbridge Ave., optometry, 773-4950, www.dr-jankowski.com
• The Growth Coach, 946 Crouse Chapel Road, by Allen Rupiper, 642-3683.
• People Plus Incorporated, 14 S. Paint St., staffing agency, www.peopleplusinc.com
• iforce, 134 E. Main St., by Dawn Russell, 775-3600, staffing agency, www.iforceservices.com
• Primitive by Design, 1655 N. Bridge St., Suite E, by Dayna Anderson, 779-0309, www.primitivebydesignonline.com

BUILDING PERMITS: Here’s who’s received commercial permits recently from the Chillicothe and Ross County Building Departments:

• Adena Regional Medical Center, Hospital Road, build new MRI and new generator building, no value given.
• Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center, Crouse Chapel Road, renovations, $13.8 million.
• Kenworth Truck Company, 65 Kenworth Drive, pad around transformer, $9,000.
• Jeff Henness, Lowell Avenue, electric for lift station, $40,000.
• Harvest Market, 3978 U.S. 50, change of use, $200.
• Adena Health System, 55 Centennial Boulevard, alterations, $50,000.
• Chillicothe Shopping Center, 144 Consumer Center Drive, signs, $15,000.
• David Harden and Arthur Beatty, 331 N. High St., roofing, $10,500.
• Easter Seals, 804 E. Main St., roofing, $18,400.
• John and Jennifer White, 1247 Western Ave., signs, $5,000.

VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:

• Belle’s Creations, 5265 Dry Run Road, by Stacie Pettit.
• Once Upon a Child, 94 Consumer Drive, by Retta Sue Stidham.
• JT’s Auto and Truck Glass, 3291 Owl Creek Road, by Jeffrey Thacker.
• Sharpy’s Shack, 490 W. Fifth St., by Boza.
• Highlander Cross Ecological Strategies, 133 S. Hickory St., by Donald Ellifritt.
• Underworld Games, 306 Arch St., by Anthony and Jennifer McGraw.
• 4F Pizzeria and Drive Thru, 904 Charleston Pike.
• Mid Ohio Collision of Chillicothe, 15280 Pleasant Valley Road.
• Kids Kloset, 637 Central Center, by Tom Gustin.
• Harvest Market, 3978 U.S. 50, Bainbridge, by Thomas and Michelle McClure.

CHAMBER CALENDAR:

• Monday, November 13: Executive Committee, chamber, 8 a.m.
• 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, 5-8 p.m., door prize drawings at 7.
• Thursday, November 16: Board of Directors, Huntington Bank, sponsored by Hanson, noon.
• Tuesday, November 21: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, chamber, 3:30 p.m.
• Thursday and Friday, November 23 and 24: Office closed for Thanksgiving holiday.