Welcome to the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
newsletter for the week of Aug. 30, 2021!
Our mission: The Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce promotes economic and community development by providing services and addressing issues important to business.
Also, an email sent today purporting to be from CEO Mike Throne and Subject: Chillicothe RFP is NOT FROM THE CHAMBER. It's spam and should not be opened or any links clicked. We have folks working on the matter. Our apologies for the inconvenience.
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- Get the facts about the Delta variant Thursday from Adena's Dr. Kirk Tucker
- It's time once again for the Downtown Scarecrow Contest!
- Need help building a Marketing plan for your business?
- 'Our Town' screening postponed, workforce stats, plus news and notes
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A somber, but important start to this week's newsletter |
Today is International Overdose Day, a day designed to remember those we love and have lost and to bring hope that fewer families will suffer the pain of loss due to substance abuse disorder.
A remembrance event is planned for 6:30 tonight at the Ross County Courthouse (Orchard Hill UCC on North Courtland Drive), if inclement weather arrives.
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A SPECIAL LIVESTREAM EVENT |
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With Delta variant driving COVID cases up, learn how your business could be impacted |
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Our cases will close August today at more than double the rate they were in April. While I won't belabor the point, COVID is back in Ohio and Ross County with a vengeance. That's why it's important to have good, accurate information from a trusted source.
I'm asking you to join me at 8:30 a.m. Thursday for a special Livestream event "COVID-19 and the Workplace," a conversation between Adena Health System and the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce. The event will be broadcast through our Facebook page.
My guest will be Dr. Kirk Tucker, the chief clinical officer at Adena. He's been with AHS for 15 years and currently has system-wide oversight on and leadership of clinical operations and quality of care. He's been the face of many of Adena's COVID updates throughout the
Our chat will focus on providing the latest information and analysis of the rise in COVID cases in Ross County, what it could mean to your business, and some practical advice on how to keep you, your employees and customers and everyone around you safe during this time.
We also hope you'll share your own questions that we can ask Dr. Tucker and get his answers to allow us to stay open safely and continue serving the community.
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Downtown Scarecrow Contest now taking applications through Oct. 1 |
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It's almost time for the annual Downtown Scarecrow Contest. Start planning your spooktacular scarecrow creation now!
Businesses can decorate their own scarecrow to help celebrate fall and provide an attraction for visitors during the season.
Those who would like to participate can pick up a registration form at the Chamber, located at 45 E. Main Street. There's an entry fee of $10 per scarecrow.
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OUR MEMBERS IN THE NEWS:
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Ross County Parks District makes grants available for community enrichment. (iHeartNews)
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ACES OF TRADES: Southern Ohio Axe Throwing became unexpected business (Gazette)
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Former Pickaway-Ross teacher (and Zane Trace grad) Jonathan Davis returns to top post in district (Gazette)
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Ross County commissioners hear updates on economic development (iHeartMedia)
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Chillicothe is now a Purple Heart City (iHeartMedia) ... Learn how you can contribute to a monument to commemorate the honor.
'OUR TOWN' SCREENING POSTPONED: Due to increasing illness rates in Ohio from the COVID-19 pandemic, WOUB Public Media is postponing the premiere screening of Our Town: Chillicothe which was originally scheduled for Sept. 26 at the Majestic Theatre. It has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 3 p.m. at the same location. WOUB will also be rescheduling the broadcast premiere of the program for March 28 at 8 p.m.
WORKFORCE STATS: Ross County's jobless rate checked in in July at 5.4%, down just slightly from June. Meanwhile, Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Economic Developments reports the Workforce Participation Rate (which measures how many people ages 16 and up are currently working) is at 53.1%.
BWC GROUP RATING ACCOUNTABILITY: The Bureau of Workers Compensation mandates all group rating sponsors provide an accountability letter to all members/group participants. To read ours, click here.
TECHCRED DEADLINE TODAY: Ohio businesses that would like to upskill their employees can apply for the tenth round of TechCred, which closes later today. Get more information by visiting TechCred.Ohio.gov.
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Special thanks to our
Platinum: Adena Health System, Advanced Services Heating and Cooling, Atomic Credit Union, Central Ohio Financial Services, Chillicothe City Schools, Chillicothe Paints, Classic Brands, Direct to Business Wholesale, Fifty West Brewing Co., Gerber Insurance and Financial Services, Horizon, Janney Montgomery Scott, Kenworth Truck Co., Kingston National Bank, Landmark Properties Group LLC, McDonald's, Ohio Health, Ohio University Chillicothe, Par-Mar Stores, Petland Inc., Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center/Adult Education, Printex Same-Day Printing, Ross County Banking Center, Signature HealthCARE of Chillicothe, and Wesbanco.
Gold: National Church Residences, Staff Source.
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