PANDORA — First National Bank has announced that Derrick Lee is its new Chief Financial Officer. Lee will oversee all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, risk management and strategic financial initiatives. He will work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategies that support the bank’s long-term objectives and enhance its financial performance.
Ten Thousand Villages of Bluffton has invited Kara Gratz Zink, choir director in Bluffton for 23 years, to be its September Artist of the Month. Her macrame work is for sale in the store and on September 19 from 6:00-7:00 p.m., Kara will be doing a macrame demonstration.
In this series, the Icon presents the Bluffton Beyond Tomorrow comprehensive plan in eight segments, which can be found in full on the Village of Bluffton website HERE. The Bluffton Public Library has two print copies.
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672 residents both live & work in Bluffton
2,100 Jobs in Bluffton
Local economy and employment
Bluffton’s thriving economy is fueled by agriculture, manufacturing, education and healthcare. Major employers include Bluffton Hospital, Bluffton University, and numerous manufacturers.
On Friday, September 6, Bluffton Art Company invites you to attend opening night at their 105 E Elm St, Suite A location. The Open House event will be “a fun evening of treats and raffle prizes while you explore the studio, book a class, and meet the owners!”
Some Ohio highlights for prices received by Ohio farmers during July 2024:
Corn $4.04 per bushel, up $0.34 from June and down $1.94 from 2023
Soybeans $11.60 per bushel, down $0.50 from June and down $3.40 from 2023
Wheat $5.58 per bushel, up $0.06 from June and down $0.94 from 2023
Milk $23.40 per cwt., up $0.20 from June and increased $5.20 from 2023
Nationally, the July Prices Received Index 2011 Base (Agricultural Production), at 123.5, decreased 2.7 percent from June and 1.2 percent from July 2023.
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Brandon Blackford, CFP®, CPWA®, CIMA® , CEPA® of Bluffton has been named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State in Ohio ranking by Forbes and SHOOK® Research. The ranking recognizes financial advisors younger than 40 with at least four years of experience.
