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Adena Health Foundation Director Robin Berno and other representatives of Adena delivered about 1,200 new winter coats purchased by health system employees to participating schools in the areas served by the health system. In the 18-year history of Coats for Kids, Adena employees have purchased more than 15,500 coats for area children and teens through the annual coat drive.
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Financial Institutions, Law Enforcement, and Ohio Attorney General Join Forces to Launch "SCOFF" – South Central Ohio Fraud Forum
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
With more than 300 stores in eight countries, as a franchisor, Petland has remained steadfast in achieving its mission since its founding in 1967.
Petland, Inc
Adena Health and Shawnee State University are forming a new educational partnership to help meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals and give those interested in a healthcare career a leg up in securing future employment.
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The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board (ADAMH) was awarded $750,776.40 in grant funding to support prevention efforts for local youth.
Paint Valley ADAMH Board
Predictions for the upcoming holidays suggest a softer season than last year due to challenges such as inflation and a shorter shopping period. There are only 27 days between Thanksgiving and the day before Christmas — the fewest since 2019 — compared to 32 last year.
ElavonCredit Union Announces Staff Migration to Enhance Service & Training
Homeland Credit Union- Shawnee
Chamber office hours, new 'Inside the Business' feature, and more planned
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
School-based health center one of the largest projects funded through Gov. DeWine’s historic investment in Appalachian communities
Adena HealthEIDL loans among options available to farm-related and non-farm-related businesses
Small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations suffered economic losses due to the drought that began on August 20.
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
The new High-Performance Health Network, a partnership between Adena Health and The Ohio State University Health Plan Solutions, is a health network providing access to quality primary care and advanced specialty providers who deliver seamless care to network participants.
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Managing a workers’ compensation program can be simplified by implementing a few standardized processes that will make it easier for you to minimize lost days, control your costs and maintain productivity in your business.
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of CommerceKeep up with consumers' demand for technology
Talech Retail now features Online Ordering, allowing customers to buy what they want, when and how they want it. It’s essentially a turnkey website that displays your branding and products. It has many of the features talech Restaurant Online Ordering users appreciate.
ElavonSecond floor of Union Block space will be renovated for production, warehouse, and distribution
The investment is supported by a $50,000 JobsOhio Small Business Grant in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Greater Chillicothe and Ross County Development. OhioSE helped the company through the process of obtaining the grant.
Maggie's Farm & Aromatics
There are various leadership, culture, and management books available. What do local leaders read and why?
Mike ThroneLocal visitors bureau website traffic up 1148% so far in 2024
Many indicators for the local visitors bureau show World Heritage designation is paying off in visitors, tax revenue, and business
Mike ThroneLocal state representative introduces bill to share costs three ways
The Board of Directors of the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce has endorsed a proposal to create a 'Tri-Share' childcare program in Ohio. The program, optional for employers, would split childcare costs equally between the employer, the participant, and the state. Similar programs exist in Michigan, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia and have received rave reviews.
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of CommerceMultiple business owner & community contributor among five individuals and businesses honored
Bobbi Blanton, the owner of Brick Haven Spa, Cranberry Boutique, and The Coffee Hub, has been named 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce.
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Horizon was acquired by Shentel in April 2024 and provides fiber optic broadband services to commercial customers in Ohio and adjacent sites and residential customers in Chillicothe, Circleville, Lancaster, and Washington Courthouse, Ohio.
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New Delano Industrial Park spec building will be helped by $910K grant from JobsOhio
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Resource helps Ohioans navigate their path to higher education or the workforce
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
New Codes Reduced by Over 610,000 Words, Continues Administration’s Efforts to Simplify Ohio Administrative Code
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of CommerceNew application cycle launches on heels of a record-breaking 2023
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Top Chamber executives group gives honor for professional standards, community leadership, and more
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of CommerceTake the Leap of Kindness on Feb. 29 in Ross County
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Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27
Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27
Bottoms Up Diaper BankProgram in 70 schools teaches basic financial literacy
The Desjardins Award, named after credit union pioneer Alphonse Desjardins, recognizes leadership within the credit union movement regarding financial literacy for members and nonmembers of all ages.
Atomic Credit Union
Wayfinding kiosk will help guide visitors, inform about events, and increase foot traffic
Downtown ChillicothePrograms to benefit include carpentry, construction, robotics, and HVAC
Renovations at the school will benefit four different programs
Pickaway-Ross Career & Technology Center
Lifeline of Ohio Champions of Hope Award for OB/GYN work in educating mothers about placenta donation
Adena HealthPetland one of hosts of seminar that hosted about 250 people
Petland, Inc
Changes hope to speed to obtain, renew CDL licenses without lowering standards
Changes hope to speed to obtain, renew CDL licenses without lowering standards
Mike ThroneMove will make it easier for businesses to comply
More than 610,000 words eliminated in effort to remove duplicate language
Mike ThroneLocal farm bureau also votes on policies - including opposing Issue 1 on November ballot
Ross County Farm Bureau, Inc.
ARPA funds will help those with mental health or substance abuse crisis
Local Project is One of 37 Statewide Initiatives Supported by $90M in American Rescue Plan Act Funds Awarded by State Mental Health and Addiction Services Department
Paint Valley ADAMH BoardNow Offering $1,000,000 In Deposit Coverage
Homeland Credit Union- Shawnee
World of AI could boost businesses - even the smallest of them
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Chamber's partnership with Chillicothe City Schools reinvigorated the district
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2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth
2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth
Mike ThroneWestern Avenue location would serve up to 50 children
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Melanie Swisher to take helm of behavioral health service agency
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Treating Opioid Additions in our Community
Wendi Bennett
Two new nurse practitioners added among the hires
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Leapfrog has announced that ARMC has maintained its ‘A’ rating for this fall’s grading period. Leapfrog’s hospital grades are updated twice each year. Among Ohio’s 119 rated hospitals, only 33 received Leapfrog’s top grade.
Mike ThroneSurvey analyzed data from more than 2,200 hospitals and encompassed specific criteria of care
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Health System Also Launches New EMR and Patient Portal As Part of Digital Transformation Efforts
Mike ThroneMelissa Parks has more than 20 years experience
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Reinstituting Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit one of top priorities
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Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers visits Ross County to illustrate six areas that hold Ohio back from fuller success
Mike ThroneAdena Ranked #93 Among 100 U.S Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction
The list recognizes companies that put respect, caring, and appreciation for their employees at the center of their business model.
Mike ThroneTwenty-seven properties on list to come down; additional funds sought for former wastewater plant
The Ross County Land Reutilization Corporation (Land Bank) works to improve the quality of neighborhoods, increase land values, create diverse housing opportunities, and return properties to the tax rolls.
Mike ThroneCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services gives local hospital highest rating overall
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Digital community asks citizens for input on projects
Including the community and increasing the transparency of decision making are the goals
Mike ThroneQuartet includes daughter of long-time Adena physicians
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Author Sam Quinones re-energizes recovery community with keynote address
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Tech upgrades, additional events and honors highlight summer's worth of fun and success
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Independent doctor's group based in Chillicothe seeking to expand
ValueHealth and Great Seal Medical Group have begun planning for multiple high-value ambulatory surgery center developments in the region
Mike ThroneCommissioners in four counties pass resolutions honoring impact of group's work
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Sept. 1 was the anniversary of the first patients seen at the facility
Patient experience scores taken from Adena Orthopedic and Spine Institute surveys conducted by Press Ganey, an industry leader in gathering and analyzing patient feedback, reveal similar levels of satisfaction. Results show significant increases over the last three years, particularly among the number of patients who gave their experiences the highest possible ranking on the survey
Mike ThroneNine south Central Ohio stores to participate in program
In 2021, Goodwill of South Central Ohio recycled nearly 2.4 million pounds of items including textiles, books, purses, backpacks, belts, cardboard, and metal
Mike ThroneScott Cohen matched with brother to help fight acute myeloid leukemia
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Treatment with respect, as well as competency, helps patients heal mind and body
Local man's battle with ACL reconstruction, infection gets better when local doctor gets involved
Mike ThroneVolunteer and Donate to fight food insecurity in our community
Together We Make Difference
United Way of Ross CountyVisitors, residents both benefit from the latest offering from Chillicothe Transit System
The trolley, which was purchased using taxpayer dollars specifically set aside for only transit use, made its debut June 10 during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the Watt Street transit hub.
Mike ThroneFree athletic training, community health assessments are also part of the package for schools
Partnership with 13 schools will cost health care system $18.2 million during the next decade
Mike ThroneLocal hospital just the fourth of 19 Ohio hospitals in partnership to reach 100 placenta donations
Less than two years after Adena began partnering with Lifeline of Ohio and collected its first placenta donation, leaders of the organ procurement organization were back on the Adena Regional Medical Center campus recently to celebrate the 100th donation at the Health System.
Mike ThroneCircleville Plaza location offers 3,000 square foot clinic
Several physicians will rotate in the clinic, as well as one primary care physician already in the city
Adena HealthSept. 15 session will focus on robotic assisted surgery
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Other salaried, hourly positions will also make adjustments
New wage will begin in September and be fully implemented by end of the year
Mike ThroneSince 2016, Land Bank has been acquiring properties through the county
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Goodwill of South Central Ohio has started a new business services contracts division and resurrected its Good and Clean custodial service
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Adena Health System hires five new providers, including three doctors and two nurse practioners
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of CommerceOne-hundred and eighty students in 135 companies with nearly 50,000 hours worked
Pickaway-Ross students serve community well before and after graduation
Mike ThroneNoted credit rating service reaffirms A3 credit rating
Second service to give health care provider a strong rating
Mike ThroneChamber Energy Program can save money on natural gas, electric rates
A quick review of your bill by Chamber Energy Program might mean peace of mind
Mike ThroneFive counties, 10 different schools represented in Hope For Our Future initiative
Health care company gives 19 students $5,000 scholarships
Mike ThroneAct now to keep your costs down
Chamber Energy Program can help Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce members save money on gas, electric rates
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
A review of the May 2022 Commercial Building Permit report list for Ross and Pike counties, as provided by the Ross County Building Department.
Mike ThroneLocal organizations step into the gap to sustain key celebrations and traditions
Shine On Chillicothe took Christmas to another level, now Chillicothe Rotary hopes to do the same with July 4th
Mike ThroneNew location is the 39th Adena facility in nine counties
Adena Health System opens new urgent care on Bridge Street.
Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce
Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center sending local employers quality new workers
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