Business

Robert E. Sielschott, CPA, of Sielschott, Walsh, Keifer & Regula, Inc., has announced the publication of a new blog titled "The Small Business Policy Blog."

Sielschott intends to draw on his exposure to the small business community through his professional practice, his chairmanship of the National Federation of Independent Business Association, Allen County Area Action Council, and his interaction with politicians, regulators and taxing authorities.

Gary's Repair, 2667 Road P, Pandora, is offering specials on zero-turn mowers. Owned by Gary Augsburger, the business phone is 419-384-7303.

Gary's Repair sells two lines of mowers, Bobcat and Big Dog. Both of these lines are highly reconized as high quality mowers. Both are zero-turn mowers that give you the speed and mobility to get the job done quick and easy.

Gary's Repair not only carries mowers, but also chainsaws, weed eaters, leaf blowers, generators, snowblowers and pressure washers.

The Dough Hook asks if it is time to stock up your freezer? The 117 N. Main St., Bluffton business has various meat packages or you may create your own.

Packages of from 25 to 90 pounds come with a 5 percent discount. Packages of 90 pounds or more come with a 10 percent discount.

The Dough Hook is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon.

Telephone: 419-369-4264

Nitza's and Pears Avenue, 300 N. Main St., Lima, join The Icon's family of advertisers this week.

Nitza's offers a buy 1 get 1 free offer on all jewelry Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 26-28. Pear's Avenue introduces a new line of customer jewelry "with local flair," by artists Libbi Penninglan.

Both businesses are in the Met Block, downtown Lima.

J'aime Stratton

The Icon's newest advertiser promises to put you in shape. J'aime Stratton launched Bluffton Jazzercise this week with classes offered in English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St.

Stratton says Jazzercise is just like it sounds: it's a dance fitness program.

"From 35 to 40 minutes of each session involves aerobics," she said. "And from 20 to 25 minutes includes strength and stretching. We use all types of music to the exercises, which are based in jazz dance, but also offer many moves."

Judy Augsburger, Neil Reichenbach, Dave Steiner

Judy Augsburger, CPA, has joined the Reichenbach and Steiner, CPAs firm, 140 N. Main St., Bluffton, according to Neil Reichenbach, CPA, owner.

Augsburger will assist in the oversight of the personal income tax return process, which is a major portion of the company's business, in addition to other responsibilities.

"We are very happy to have Judy join our firm," said Reichenbach. "Her addition to our management team enables us to expand our capabilities and our commitment to the communities we service."

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