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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 16 Friday, December 9, 2005 This Week's Sponsors
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Chamber Calendar Tuesday, December 13: Steering Committee, Ross County Safety Council; 8:30 a.m., chamber Wednesday, December 14: Leadership Chillicothe Ross session, start 7:45 a.m. at Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Center, Ohio 159. Wednesday, December 14: "How to Start Your Own Business" seminar by the Small Business Development Center of the OSU South Centers; 9-11 a.m., $40 registration fee (limited scholarships available), contact Kelly O'Bryant 740-289-3727, Ext. 111 or obryant5@ag.osu.edu Thursday, December 15: Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber Tuesday, December 20: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber Wednesday, December 21: Business After Business, Citizens National Bank, West Main Street, co-sponsored by USEC, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Thursday, December 22: Board of Directors, Kenworth Truck Company, noon.
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RESERVATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN: There’s no doubt Steve Little will be entertaining, informative and maybe even provocative as the main speaker at the chamber’s Annual Dinner on Wednesday, Feb. 22. He’s spoken to many major companies, organizations and chambers of all sizes on his message of growing businesses. The Miami University grad did it three times himself and now he’s taken the lessons he learned and turned them into a book and a presentation. Reservations are now being taken for the Annual Dinner as well as the half-day seminar he’ll conduct the next day in conjunction with Ohio University-Chillicothe. The time to sign up for both is now: Annual Dinner reservations Steve Little seminar reservations
STILL TIME TO VOTE: If you haven’t completed the economic survey sent earlier this week, you have until Monday to have your voice heard. The survey went to one representative of each chamber member. We’ve received more than 70 so far. Results will be published in next week’s newsletter. LOTS OF PRIZES AT BAB: Citizens National Bank and USEC, co-sponsors of the Dec. 21 Business After Business at the bank on West Main Street, both report there will be plenty of door prizes, including cash, given away at the event that runs 5-7 p.m. An item or two will be auctioned to benefit the cancer group’s Relay for Life fundraiser. Make sure to sign up: BAB registration OHIO SURVEY RESULTS: Health insurance cost – what else -- topped the list of issues of greatest concern to members of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce in a survey conducted last summer. Health costs garnered 86 percent while business taxes came in second at 72 percent (you could vote for more than one issue) while workers’ compensation was third at 56 percent. The survey also found that 68 percent of businesses would shift some additional costs of health care to employees if the General Assembly mandates more coverages.
NEW MEMBER: Joining the chamber this week was technology consulting firm Leading Edge Integration, 6711 Egypt Pike, owned by Dustian Countryman and Joe Corbin, both former Horizon employees. 772-6677, info@leadingedgeintegration.com, www.leadingedgeintegration.com VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who’s received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
CHAMBER NOW A HOT SPOT: Guests coming to the chamber for meetings now will be able to connect to the internet using wi-fi technology. A wireless access point was installed to give the chamber and visitors bureau more options for its guests. Guests will need to secure the password before signing on. In the future, the chamber and bureau hope to have computers in the reception area to allow out-of-town visitors to check their email and/or check local attraction, lodging and restaurant sites for detailed information. | |
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DEVELOPMENT
SOARS IN THE CITY: 
LAUGHTER
WAS GOOD MEDICINE FOR COUNCIL: Kay Frances had the crowd of 108 in
stitches Thursday as she regaled the Ross County Safety Council with her
self-deprecating humor. From her attempts to make it in New York City to
taking up karate at age 50, the Wilmington resident reminded everyone at the
Chillicothe Country Club of the healing and healthy power of laughter. Next
month is the council's CEO event in which the top management person of each
member is required to attend as part of the incentive program.
VETERAN
TO LEAD USEC: