February 24, 2017 - In This Issue:
A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT & CEO 
The flowers and budding trees are trying to disprove the groundhog's prediction of a lingering winter. And with all-time record high temperatures expected today, who could argue with Mother Nature. But her force is still one to be reckoned with as we expect strong storms to move through our area overnight with temps in the 40s this weekend.

But with hints of spring, many of us are making plans for home remodeling or sprucing up our outside living space. Now is the time to start planning those projects and dreaming about those backyard BBQs. And the perfect place to get those ideas or talk with home remodeling specialists is the Southern Ohio Home & Garden Show. This event will be celebrating its 20th year, but now under the direction of the Chamber and sponsored Gerber Insurance Agency, Advanced Services, Universal 1 Credit Union and LCNB.

The Home & Garden Show will take place April 1 & 2 at the Ross County Fairgrounds.  For more information, click here.

And enjoy today's weather as we get back to blustery temps the rest of the weekend.


President & CEO
Randy Davies 

PROGRESS, PRIDE, AND PERSEVERANCE 
It's Annual Meeting time and the Chamber is super busy creating a packed agenda for March 7th.  We already have over 320 confirmed for the dinner and we are still taking reservations.  If you want to attend, you need to get your reservations in soon so we don't run out of seat
s!  It's the best money that you will spend all year!  For only $50 a person, you will get drinks, appetizers, your photo taken, a wonderful meal from 7 Miles Smokehouse, desserts from Schlegels, network with over 300 people, see the Chamber awards handed out, and enjoy our carefully selected speaker!   Now that is a great return on your investment!   If you haven't been to an Annual Meeting, this year is the year that you want to attend!  We have an amazing speaker that will be joining us, Marti MacGibbon, who is an inspirational speaker, standup comic, certified addiction treatment professional, and author of the nationally award winning memoir, Never Give in to Fear:  Laughing All the Way Up from Rock Bottom.

ROSS COUNTY NEW VENDOR LICENSES 
  • Nellie Dog Pottery and Paints, 14 W. Water St., Chillicothe
  • AGS Peteoleum LLC, 2969 State Route 772, Chillicothe
  • Big Bear Creek LLC, 66 N. Paint St., Chillicothe
  • Brite and Clean Coin Laundry and Services LLC, 49 Douglas Ave., Chillicothe
  • Mark W. Frame, 151 Dycamore St., Chillicothe 
  • Wild Roots Botanicals LLC, 59 E> Water St., Chillicothe 
  • James Richardson Jr., 547 Waugh Rd., Chillicothe
  • Cozy Enterprises LLC., 339 Western Ave., Chillicothe
  • Cardos Family Fun center Inc., 10238 State Route 159, Kingston
  • Rayl Corp., 101 W. Main St., Chillicothe
  • Raymond Pryor, 1000 E. Main St., Chillicothe
  • 7030 Poe Inc., 1257 Western Ave., Chillicothe
  • Carolea Lyons., 12 N. Rose St., Chillicothe
  • BTC Fitness 1251 N. Bridge St. Ste J., Chillicothe 
  • Be The Light Boutque LLC, 10 N. Main St., Frankfort 

28TH ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT EXPO- MARCH 9TH


QUICK CLIPS FROM OUR MEMBERS 
  • New System Bakery grand opening Thursday, march 2nd 5AM-2PM 
  •  Sinfully Tan located at 643 Central Center invites you to "Golden Ticket Thursday" featuring golden ticket $25 packages, visit facebook.com/sinfullytan to learn more 
  • Did you know Herlihy Moving & Storage offers Mayflower portable storage containers? To learn more call 740-775-6683 
  • Don't forget to visit Julie Shop On Paint to shop Deirdra's Botanicals, located at 92 N. Paint St. 
  • Boost Mobile in Central Center is currently featuring a special deal visit chillicotheohio.com and view their member directory profile for more information 
  • EPIC is currently seeking sponsors for the Party On Paint, for more information please email info@epicrosscounty.com 
  • First Capital District is currently collecting funds for downtown flowers, for more information download the following PDF Click Here to Download See Chillicothe Bloom PDF
For a complete listing of Chamber members please visit chillicotheohio.com and click Member Directory. 
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Edward Jones- Brianna Willits 
New System Bakery
UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS  

February 27th- New System Bakery Ribbon Cutting 4PM at 125 Western Ave. 

March 3rd- Ribbon Cutting & Open House for the Ross Chillicothe Convention & Visitors Bureau, 230 N. Plaza Blvd. at  11AM 

March 7th- Health Network Luncheon at the Chamber 11:30AM 

March 7th- Annual Meeting at OUC Shoemaker Center- Register Online NOW!   

March 8th- Suit Up! at the Chamber 4-6PM. Event to help job seekers prepare for the Job Expo 

March 9th- 28th Annual Job Expo at OUC in the Shoemaker Center from 12-3PM 

March 15th- Business After Business hosted by Ross County Banking Center at 222 E. Main St. from 5-7PM

March 16th- Ross County Safety Council Drug Awareness meeting at the PACCAR Center 

April 1st and 2nd- Southern Ohio Home & Garden Show at the Ross County Fairgrounds 

July 7th- 3rd Annual Valero Cup golf outing at the Chillicothe Jaycee Golf Course 

September 7th- Women's Conference- More details TBA 

October 25th- Putt'In On The Ritz in Downtown Chillicothe 

November 15th- Chamber Business Expo 


For more information or to register for any of these events please call 740-702-2722 or 
visit the Chamber Calendar at www.chillicotheohio.com
 

2017 PREMIUM MEMBERS

Platinum Level
Adena Health System
Advanced Services Heating and Cooling
C. Walters Management
Central Ohio Financial Services
Centrus Energy Corp. 
Chillicothe City Schools
Chillicothe Paints
Classic Brands
Glatfelter
Horizon
Janney Montgomery Scott, LLC 
McDonald's
Ohio University- Chillicothe
Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Chillicothe
Printex Same Day Printing
Ross County Banking Center
Signature HealthCARE of Chillicothe
WesBanco

Gold Level
National Church Residences   
Staff Source 

Young Professionals Network Meets At Tumbleweed
For Monthly BOB (Business Over Beverage)


Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
45 E Main Street *  Chillicothe, OH 45601
P: (740) 702-2722   F: (740) 702-2727
bkellough @chillicotheohio.com

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