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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.

Adena Health

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.

Adena Health

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.

Elavon

Credit 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 Health

EIDL 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.

Adena Health

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 Commerce

Keep 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.

Elavon

Second 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 Throne

Local 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 Throne

Local 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 Commerce

Multiple 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.

Mike Throne

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 Commerce

New 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 Commerce

Take the Leap of Kindness on Feb. 29 in Ross County

Mike Throne

Fifth consecutive year for Lancaster and Chillicothe business

Home Helpers

Three jobs to be created with $494,000 investment

Pap's Hilltop Distillery

Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27

Chillicothe diaper drive to kick off on Feb. 27

Bottoms Up Diaper Bank

Program 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 Chillicothe

Programs 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 Health

Petland 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 Throne

Move will make it easier for businesses to comply

More than 610,000 words eliminated in effort to remove duplicate language

Mike Throne

Local 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 Board

Now Offering $1,000,000 In Deposit Coverage

Homeland Credit Union- Shawnee

World of AI could boost businesses - even the smallest of them

Mike Throne

Chamber's partnership with Chillicothe City Schools reinvigorated the district

Mike Throne

2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth

2024-25 biennial budget highlights upskilling as part of worker growth

Mike Throne

Western Avenue location would serve up to 50 children

Mike Throne

Melanie Swisher to take helm of behavioral health service agency

Mike Throne

Treating Opioid Additions in our Community

Wendi Bennett

Two new nurse practitioners added among the hires

Mike Throne

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 Throne

Survey analyzed data from more than 2,200 hospitals and encompassed specific criteria of care

Mike Throne

Health System Also Launches New EMR and Patient Portal As Part of Digital Transformation Efforts

Mike Throne

Melissa Parks has more than 20 years experience

Mike Throne

Reinstituting Narcotics and Special Investigations Unit one of top priorities

Mike Throne

Ohio Chamber CEO Steve Stivers visits Ross County to illustrate six areas that hold Ohio back from fuller success

Mike Throne

Adena 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 Throne

Twenty-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 Throne

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gives local hospital highest rating overall

Mike Throne

Digital community asks citizens for input on projects

Including the community and increasing the transparency of decision making are the goals

Mike Throne

Quartet includes daughter of long-time Adena physicians

Mike Throne

Author Sam Quinones re-energizes recovery community with keynote address

Mike Throne

Tech upgrades, additional events and honors highlight summer's worth of fun and success

Mike Throne

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 Throne

Commissioners in four counties pass resolutions honoring impact of group's work

Mike Throne

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 Throne

Nine 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 Throne

Scott Cohen matched with brother to help fight acute myeloid leukemia

Mike Throne

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 Throne

Volunteer and Donate to fight food insecurity in our community

Together We Make Difference

United Way of Ross County

Visitors, 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 Throne

Free 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 Throne

Local 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 Throne

Circleville 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 Health

Sept. 15 session will focus on robotic assisted surgery

Mike Throne

Other salaried, hourly positions will also make adjustments

New wage will begin in September and be fully implemented by end of the year

Mike Throne

Since 2016, Land Bank has been acquiring properties through the county

Mike Throne

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 Commerce

One-hundred and eighty students in 135 companies with nearly 50,000 hours worked

Pickaway-Ross students serve community well before and after graduation

Mike Throne

Noted credit rating service reaffirms A3 credit rating

Second service to give health care provider a strong rating

Mike Throne

Chamber 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 Throne

Five counties, 10 different schools represented in Hope For Our Future initiative

Health care company gives 19 students $5,000 scholarships

Mike Throne

John Hemmings will help with the transition to future director

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce

Act 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 Throne

Local 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 Throne

New 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

Mike Throne
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