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Chillicothe Ross
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The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by providing services and addressing issues important to business.

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Chillicothe Ross
Chamber of Commerce
45 E. Main St.

Chillicothe, OH 45601-2504
740-702-2722 rdaughters@chillicotheohio.com

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Chillicothe Ross
Chamber of Commerce

Advocacy

Protect Jobs logoMandatory sick leave proposal would be a blow to businesses

The proposed mandatory sick leave proposal being promoted by organized labor would require that employers of 25 or more workers provide a minimum of seven paid sick days to all full-time employees and a proportionate amount to part-time workers. This proposal, expected to be on the Nov. 4 ballot, would affect ALL employers of 25 or more, including private, government and non-profits. To become involved and to learn more about the issue in addition to getting resources to help fight this intiaitive, go to our special chamber web site: Save Our Jobs

 

Downtown revitalization

DowntownApplications available

for renovations

The shell building of the Ross County Community Improvement Corporation is now available for a tenant or tenants. The 50,000 square foot structure is a shell with the floor and other features to be added to the specifications of a tenant or tenants.

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Economic development

CIC shell buildingShell building awaiting a tenant or tenants

The shell building of the Ross County Community Improvement Corporation is now available for a tenant or tenants. The 50,000 square foot structure is a shell with the floor and other features to be added to the specifications of a tenant or tenants.

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Construction

ConstructionProjects pricier, but fewer this summer

If it appears there is less commercial construction activity in Ross County than a year ago, you’d be correct. But don’t let appearances fool you.

According to the first-half figures from the Building Departments of the city andcounty, there has been a 17 percent decrease in the number of commercial building permits issued, but the value of the construction they represent is a 106 percent increase to the first six months of 2007.

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Leadership Chillicothe Ross

LeadershipProgram intertwines classes, field trips

In more than 10 years, the chamber’s Leadership program has turned out more than 100 graduates who now are using their skills and knowledge as better employees for their businesses and organizations. The curriculum blends hands-on, out-in-the-field experiences with short courses on teamwork, team building and other aspects of leadership. The next class starts in September.

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Ross County Safety Council

Safety CouncilMembers earn discounts on workers' comp premiums

More than 100 members of the council meet monthly to discuss ways to make their workplaces safer for employees while at the same time earning credit toward discounts in their premiums from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. The program year runs August through June.

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Young Professionals Network

YPNGroup helps aspiring business people

Making new professionals to the community feel welcome while providing a network for both new and established young business and professional people is the goal of the chamber’s Young Professionals Network.

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Chamber-related links

Economic Development
www.edaso.org

Local employment listings, information
www.chillicothejobbank.net

Downtown Chillicothe
www.downtownchillicothe.com

Chillicothe YPN
www.chillicotheypn.com

Visitors Bureau
www.visitchillicotheohio.com

Chamber event photos
www.chillicothe-chamber.smugmug.com

 


Chamber calendar

Wednesday, August 20: Business After Business, Majestic Courtyard, 5-7 p.m.
BAB Registration

Thursday, August 21: Executive Committee, 8:30 a.m.

Monday, August 25: Ross County chapter of the Ohioans to Protect Jobs and Fair Benefits; 4 p.m., Ross County Service Center.

Thursday, August 28: Board of Directors, Horizon Chillicothe Telephone, noon.

Thursday, September 4: Deadline to submit application for matching grant for downtown owners. More info ...

 

Newest members

Bristol Village, Waverly

Hopeton Village, University Drive

Hopeton Terrace, Western Avenue

Traditions of Chillicothe/Bristol village Foundation

NCR at Home

LazerJam Music and Fun, Jackson

Paint Street Productions
248 South Paint Street

Wise Medical Staffing
76 E. Second St.

Celebrations Etc.
86 W. Water St.

Waters Edge Canoe Livery
10807 Ohio 772

Accel Temporary Services, LLC
38 East Water Street

W & W Cleaners
199 West Main Street

The Water Express, LLC
400 Chamber Drive

The Ashley House
17380 Ohio 104

Paul Pollard Productions Ltd.
P.O. Box 532

Feast of the Flowering Moon
P.O. Box 879

Affordable Air Heating & Cooling
28459 US Hwy 50 East

Chillicothe Community Calendar 8871 Charington Ct, Pickerington

Your Style Invitations
41 S. Paint Street

Lloyd's Sweet Shoppe
22 West Water Street

Serendipity of Chillicothe
135 East Main Street

Your Bottled Water
413 Hillside Ave., Waverly

Graphics Plus
712 Overlook Heights Lane

Community Link
14 Overlook Drive

Knisley Pharmacy
2535 Western Anenue