Financial Advisor Brandon Blackford of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Bluffton has received the Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, or CEPA®, designation through the Exit Planning Institute(TM).
This designation provides specific education on how to help business owners have a successful exit by discussing business readiness, strengthening personal financial strategies and aligning them to personal goals. The course of CEPA® study expands a financial advisor's knowledge base in the following business-focused areas:
It's time to think spring. Downtown Bluffton's much loved display of petunias is the result of an annual appeal for sponsors. Here's the scoop on this year's beautification program from Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Hwy., and Roots by Strattons, 111 S. Main:
"We would like to invite everyone to become a Bluffton Flowerpot Sponsor! We are so appreciative of everyone's support from those who have contributed over the years. There have been a few changes this year with how we are handling the Flowerpot Sponsorship, so we really appreciate your understanding and support.
The Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy is hosting a Pharmacy Camp from June 11-16, 2023. This camp is open to high school students who will be entering their Junior or Senior year.
PANDORA--First National Bank of Pandora has announced the opening of its newest full-service community bank at 2580 Eastown Road, Lima, OH. First National Bank is located between Lock 16 Steakhouse and Menards.
This is the sixth First National Bank branch and offers an ATM, night drop, and drive thru. The Lima team is staffed with 6 banking professionals who are committed to providing excellent customer service including Branch Manager, Martrice Smith; Mortgage Lending Manager, Andrew Rager; Chief Lending Officer, Brendon Matthews; and 3 Customer Service Representatives who are excited to serve our customers. The Lima branch is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Contact First National Bank in Lima at 419-222-0015. A ribbon cutting and community open house will be held in the future.
The Allen County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new pilot program which will allow the Sheriff’s Office to send future deputies to Rhodes State College Basic Police Officer Academy.
The ACSO Cadet program will provide the costs of tuition and equipment for up to five (5) cadets. Additionally, these cadets will receive full-time medical benefits and pay while enrolled in the academy. Upon successfully completing Rhodes State College Basic Police Officer Academy and obtaining OPOTA certification, these individuals will be hired as fulltime Allen County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
OTTAWA–Northwest Physical Therapy (NWPT) has announced the hiring of Sarah Ricker as Vice President of Public Relations for the privately owned therapy provider. Since opening in 1993, the company has grown to include locations in Ottawa, Lima, Delphos and Bluffton.
