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 17
Friday, December 22, 2006
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Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
More than 175 chamber members and their guests took advantage of the extra hour at Wednesday's Business After Business to check out the new additions to the Traditions of Chillicothe facility on University Drive. The multi-million dollar project gives Traditions, owned by National Church Residences, facilities for skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, respite care and Alzheimer's care while adding to their assisted and independent living facilities. About 50-60 new employees are expected to be added when it is fully operational in a few months. Staff and board members also took the opportunity to cut the ribbon Wednesday evening. Check out other photos from the event: Traditions BAB
LIBRARY SITE FOR DOWNTOWN MEETING: The former Central Elementary will be the site for the next meeting of the ad hoc group on downtown revitalization. The Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library offered the site for the meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. On the agenda is a final discussion on the HyettPalma consulting proposal and discussion on funding of the proposal, if it is to be pursued. The meeting is open to the public and anyone interested in downtown revitalization is encouraged to attend.
OHIO 104 ADDED TO HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT LIST: The widening of Ohio 104 from the city limits to the new Ohio 207 connector is now on the state's list of committed projects for 2008. Thanks again to advance design work by Ross County Engineer Don Carnes and already approved federal funds, the project can be completed sooner than originally expected. The final approval is not expected until the spring after a public comment period. Also on the list is the U.S. 23 bypass of Portsmouth. For the complete list: www.dot.state.oh.us/TRAC.
GLATFELTER PURCHASE FINALLY APPROVED: After months of study, regulators in the European Community cleared the way for Glatfelter to buy a British paper mill that makes coffee filters and tea bags. The EU had been studying possible antitrust issues. The EU market for the bags and filters is estimated at $183 and there are two other manufacturers.
MAKE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR CHAMBER EVENTS IN JANUARY: The chamber has several events to help its members and others in their businesses and personal lives. Reservations are now being accepted for:
- 2007 Economic Forecast Luncheon featuring the CEOs of Kenworth Truck, Adena Health System and Glatfelter and others; Wednesday, Jan. 10, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club; $15 for members; Economic Forecast Luncheon
- Financial issues -- business and personal -- are the focus for the Young Professionals Network on Thursday, Jan. 11 starting at 5:30. Whited Seigneur Sams & Rahe CPAs is sponsoring the event that will also include the popular "speed networking" session; also at the club; $5 donation requested; no registration necessary.
- Taking command of your life by managing your time is the focus of the seminar Tuesday, Jan. 23 of the chamber's Workforce Development program; 8:30-noon, Ross County Service Center; Workforce seminar registration
PIKE MAN WINS USEC'S TOP AWARD: Larry Cutlip of Waverly was honored as the recipient of USEC's EIII Chairman's Award which is presented to an employee who displays excellence and outstanding entrepreneurship. Cutlip is the director of program management and strategic planning in Piketon. The honor came from his management of a project that removed technetium contaminants from formerly unusable uranium feed material.
DUES INVOICES ARE ON THE WAY: The first invoices for 2007 dues are going in the mail this week. If you'd like to make your payment in 2006 and haven't received your invoice by Tuesday, give us a call and we can fax one to you.
CHANGES ON THE BOARD: Henry Thrapp of Chillicothe Pepsi was approved as a board officer for the Executive Committee by the Board of Directors at its meeting Thursday at the Kenworth Truck Company. The board also accepted the resignation of board member Lee Bendtsen who is taking a position with NewPage in Dayton as a product manager. Kenworth Plant Manager Scott Blue gave the board a review of the record-breaking year in 2006 and the plans for 2007.
NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR: Chillicothe native Carrie Mytinger is the new communications director for Theta Pro2Serve Management Company in Piketon. She is a Bowling Green graduate and will handle media and community relations as well as internal communications for the firm.
NEWEST MEMBER: Joining the chamber recently was The Pit Stop Bar and Grill at 21 Star Drive off Western Avenue by the Anchor Companies in Columbus; 779-6601
VENDORS LICENSES: Receiving licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
- Knockemstiff Cycle Works, 12948 Pleasant Valley Road, by Clyde Blanton.
- Smoke House Herbals Etc., 1223 Schooley Station Road, by Jonda Reutinger.
- Andy Minzler, 2617 California Hollow Road.
Welcome Center staff Christmas card
The staff at the Welcome Center wishes everyone a joyous Christmas and a most prosperous New Year. Weekly Update is taking a holiday also and will return on Jan. 5.
(From left: Chamber President/CEO Marvin Jones, Visitors Bureau Tourism Assistant Betty Fornwald, chamber Events Coordinator Rosie Daughters, chamber Executive Assistant Elizabeth Camponeschi, chamber Workforce Development Manager Cari Steinbrook, Visitors Bureau Executive Director Kyrsten Vogel and Christopher Manegold, CEO of the Economic Development Alliance.)
Calendar of Chamber events
- Monday and Tuesday, December 25-26: Office closed for the Christmas holiday.
- Monday, January 1: Office closed for New Year's holiday.
- Tuesday, January 3: Downtown revitalization planning session, open to the public, 6 p.m., Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, enter former Central School in door facing Sixth Street.
- Wednesday, January 10: Economic Forecast Luncheon for 2007, featuring the CEOs from the Kenworth Truck Company, Adena Health System and Glatfelter; Chillicothe Country Club, 11:30 a.m., Economic Forecast Luncheon
- Wednesday, January 10: Leadership Chillicothe Ross, "If It Ain't Broke, Break It!" session includes tour of government, court offices, 7:45 a.m., McDonald Financial Group, 37 W. Second St.
- Thursday, January 11: Young Professionals Network, topic on business and personal financial advice plus the speed networking feature, 5:30-7 p.m., Chillicothe Country Club.
- Wednesday, January 17: Business After Business, Chillicothe Country Club, 5-7 p.m., BAB registration
- Tuesday, January 23: "Don't Let 2007 Manage You!" Workforce Development seminar featuring LaTanya Webb of OU-C and Brian Blasko, 8:30-Noon, Ross County Service Center, $10 per person; Workforce seminar registration