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Chamber members helping
fund education initiative
An exciting new initiative in public education is coming to our community, thanks to a commitment from educators and the support of the local business community.
Allen Elementary School in the Chillicothe Schools district plans to implement "The Leader in Me" way of teaching starting in August. The FranklinCovey initiative uses the "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" of Dr. Stephen Covey.
The following organizations have made a commitment to the initiative:
Glatfelter
Adena Health System
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Litter Corporation
RLS Recycling and Disposal and the Charles N. Stevens Family
Ross-Chillicothe League of Women Voters
USEC
Halm Investment Services
Lansing Insurance Agency
K&C Educational Associates
"The Leader in Me" is transforming the culture in schools all across the United States and the world by using the 7 Habits. Children, starting in kindergarten, learn about taking responsibility for themselves, setting and working toward goals, working as a team and taking initiative. As employers, these are the qualities we value in our employees so this is a chance to get an early start in training our future workers.
To learn how you can become involved, call the chamber at 702-2722.
Next leadership class now forming
The next class for the chamber's Leadership Chillicothe Ross program begins on Sept. 15 with a registration deadline of Aug. 30. In more than
15 years, the chamber’s Leadership program has turned out more than 120 graduates who now are using their skills and knowledge as better employees for their businesses and organizations.
Now is the time to look around your business or organization to determine who you want to benefit from the next class. The curriculum reflects a more hands-on, out-in-the-field experiences than
classroom-type settings. More information
Luncheon to address tax implications
Tax credits for businesses with fewer than 25 employees. Elimination of deductions to cover prescriptions for retirees. Excise taxes on high-value plans. All of these are part of the health care reform law now in effect. But how will it affect your particular business?
Find some answers Wednesday, Aug. 18 at a chamber luncheon when Kathy Alderman from Whited Seigneur Sams & Rahe CPAs explains some of the many provisions in the most comprehensive change to health care delivery maybe in the entire history of the United States. Alderman will address the tax implications for businesses and take questions at the Chillicothe Country Club in a program co-sponsored by the local SCORE chapter. The cost is $15.
Her presentation will cover the possible tax implications, not possible implications for health insurance premiums or coverage. The luncheon is an on-going effort by the chamber and SCORE to provide information on this landmark legislation that could drastically affect the way you do business. Plan now to attend: Health care and taxes registration
Survey says: Health care impact still unknown
A little more than one-third of the 140 who answered the chamber’s most recent survey said they had no idea what effect the new health care reform law would have on their expenses. That answer garnered the most responses while 40 percent said it would add somewhat or greatly to their expenses.
Check out all the results, including the 48 comments on health care reform and 84 on the other issues: Chamber member survey
SCORE chapter available to help your business
One-on-one counseling from those who have been there and done that is now available to small business owners in the region. And it’s all free of charge and confidential.
The South Central Ohio SCORE chapter has trained counselors at the ready to assist owners with issues such as finance, getting started, human resources, physical plant operations, etc. To get started, call 779-0845 and leave your information. A counselor will be back to you within a couple days. Or go to www.southcentralohioscore.org and sign up online.
 Community viewbook available online and for members
The chamber's 2010 combined community viewbook and membership directory is distributed to all members as well as made available to all of its advertisers.
It is handed out to visitors at area lodging establishments. They also make for great take-away magazines in professional waiting rooms.
If you'd like copies for your office, give us a call at 702-2722. To check it out, click the thumbnail photo that allows you to view the entire book.
City recognized by artists, authors worldwide
Chillicothe may be a funny sounding name to some, but to songwriters and authors, it provided them fodder for their works. How much so?
Friend of the Chamber Tom Thomas chronicles the mention of our fair city's name as it played in songs, movies, books and other media. Here is a link to his latest account, but he's always looking for more: Chillicothe in Story and Song
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