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 | 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 18 Friday, December 23, 2005 This Week's Sponsors
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Chamber Calendar Friday, Dec. 23-Monday, Dec. 26: Office closed for the holidays; re-open Tuesday, Dec. 27. Monday, January 2: Office closed for New Year's. Tuesday, January 3: Networking Committee, 11:30 a.m. Horizon Tuesday, January 10: Governmental Affairs Committee, guest Karl Runser of ILGARD in Athens on community planning, 3:30 p.m., chamber Wednesday, January 11: Leadership Chillicothe Ross session on local government and law enforcement, 7:45 a.m., Huntington Bank conference room Thursday, January 12: Ross County Safety Council luncheon, executives from area businesses to detail how safety begins at the top; required CEO event to remain eligible for BWC incentive program; 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Safety Council CEO luncheon registration Tuesday, January 17: Leadership Chillicothe Ross Steering Committee, 3:30 p.m., chamber Wednesday, January 18: Business After Business, ProScan Imaging, North Bridge Street, across from Tumbleweed, 5-7 p.m. BAB registration Thursday, January 19: Chamber Executive Committee, 8 a.m., chamber Wednesday, January 25: Networking Luncheon featuring Linda Woggon, vice president of governmental affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, 11:30 a.m., Chillicothe Country Club, Networking Luncheon registration Thursday, January 26: Chamber Board of Directors, noon, site TBA. Wednesday, February 22: Annual Dinner featuring Steven S. Little, the "Business Growth Expert," 6 p.m., Shoemaker Center, Ohio University-Chillicothe, 2006 Annual Dinner reservations. Thursday, February 23: Grow Your Business seminar by Steven S. Little, Bennett Hall, Ohio University-Chillicothe, Steven S. Little Business Growth Seminar.
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FOUR ELECTED TO BOARD: Also in Thursday’s meeting, four new members were elected as directors. Joining the board in January will be Randy Fowls of Velvet Ice Cream, Adam Halm of Halm Financial Services, Doug Shoemaker of Huntington Bank and Chad Walters of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Centers and Body Zone Fitness Center. They will serve three-year terms. Going off the board after serving two full terms is Rob Robson of Security Engineering. JOINING THE CHAMBER: Another new face will become a member of the chamber team as Elizabeth Camponeschi has been hired as the new workforce development manager, starting Jan. 3. She has worked the last 10 years at Ohio University-Chillicothe in the Continuing Education Department as a business and industry consultant. Her duties included designing and implementing workforce training programs and creating marketing materials for local businesses. She also worked 10 years for the Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center as a computer instructor and consultant. She replaces Angela Pridemore who is taking an ownership position in Grinders Deli and Café in downtown Chillicothe.
CALLING ALL CEOs: To remain eligible to receive the 4 percent premium discount incentive from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, companies must have their chief executive officer in attendance at the next luncheon of the Ross County Safety Council. At least three CEOs will be on the panel to discuss how they engrain a culture of safety at their places. The event is Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Chillicothe Country Club starting at 11:30. Make reservations now: Safety Council CEO luncheon registration LAST CALL FOR PREMIUM MEMBERSHIPS: Next Friday is the last day to sign up for one of the chamber’s premium membership packages which can provide continual exposure for your company. The Platinum and Silver levels are in addition to your regular dues. And if you’d rather have other features than those being offered, such as the golf outing and Expo, just let us know as everything is negotiable. Check out the packages: Chamber Premium Membership plan OHIO CHAMBER ON NETWORKING MENU: Linda Woggon, the vice president for governmental affairs for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, will brief the local chamber on the issues it will be pushing in the next session of the General Assembly. She’ll headline the Networking Luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at the Chillicothe Country Club. You can sign up now: Networking Luncheon registration
NEWEST MEMBERS: Here’s who’s joined the chamber recently:
NOW IN CENTRAL CENTER: The headquarters of the Scioto Valley Association of REALTORS is now at 40 Central Center, between Advantage Travel and Fifth Third Bank. Mary Kay Clipner is the chief staff executive and Ginny Chlovechok is the administrative assistant. President Betty Doles said an open house in January is in the works. OU-C OFFERING NEW MASTERS DEGREES: A master’s in public administration prepares students for work in government and non-profit organizations while the master’s in educational administration can prepare educators to become school principals. Studies leading to both degrees now are being offered at OU-C. For more information, contact Jodi VanWinkle at 774-7226 or vanwinkl@ohio.edu. CONTRACTS WITH STATE GOVERNMENT: A seminar for potential vendors, suppliers, consultants and contractors with state government is set for Jan. 5 at Shawnee State University in Portsmouth. It is sponsored by several government agencies, including the Ohio Departments of Transportation, Development and Administrative Services. It’s estimated the state will do $26 billion worth of business in the next five years with private companies. The deadline to register is fast approaching. Do it online at www.das.ohio.gov/eod/OhioBizOps.htm. VENDORS LICENSES: Here’s who’s received licenses recently from the Ross County Auditor:
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CHERIE
FRENCH ELECTED CHAIRMAN: She’s worked in various positions at
WearEver, InfoSight and Petland corporate headquarters and now she is a
top aide to the director of the Ross County Department of Job and Family
Services. The 1968 graduate of Chillicothe High School becomes only the
third woman to be chairman of the chamber’s Board of Directors. Going
before her were Deborah Burley in 1987-88 and Connie Smart in 2002. Also
elected to leadership positions at Thursday’s board meeting were Vice
Chairman Ed Behanna, Treasurer Garry Mick of Kenworth, and board
officers Lee Bendtsen of NewPage, Lawrence Brown of LW Brown Enterprises
and Jim Butt of B&B Roofing. Bill Beatty remains on the Executive
Committee as immediate past chairman. All begin their positions Jan. 1.
CITIZENS,
USEC PUT ON GREAT BAB: About 150 jammed into the lobby of Citizens
National Bank to enjoy the food of PC Treats of Waverly and get in some
holiday networking. The bank and co-sponsor USEC had great prizes
available, including cash, and the local cancer society raised some
funds through a raffle and door prize drawings. ProScan Imaging on North
Bridge Street is hosting next month’s Business After Business on
Wednesday, Jan. 18. 
TOYS
FOR KATRINA’S KIDS: Six chamber members teamed up recently to
collect and deliver toys to Fort Knox as part of the Marines’ Toys for
Tots program. Recipients will be victims of the hurricane now living in
that area. Making it happen were Patrick’s Pub, CP Management, Herlihy
Moving and Storage, Classic Brands, Dakota’s Roadhouse and Security
Engineering. Shown in the photo provided by Rob Robson are two of the
Marines sorting through the donations.