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SumiRiko Ohio is February chamber meeting sponsor and program

Blended Roots ribbon cutting follows meeting
Posted by Paula Scott on February 10, 2022 - 8:58am

The February 11 Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce meeting at Town Hall will be sponsored by SumiRiko Ohio (SRK-OHIO).

The chamber meeting will feature a program by Steve Unterbrink, Executive Vice President of Operations for SRK-OHIO. SRK-OHIO is a manufacturing company of anti-vibration components for the automotive industry. The company currently employs 525 associates.

Chamber meetings are held on the third floor of Bluffton Town Hall, 154 N. Main St. Attendees can RSVP to [email protected].

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AAA3 seeks new members of governing boards

Posted by Staff on February 10, 2022 - 5:53am

The Area Agency on Aging 3 is recruiting new members for their Advisory Council and Board of Directors. Potential members must reside in the Area Agency on Aging 3’s service area, which includes Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties. Minority and older individuals living in rural areas are encouraged to apply for a member position. There are several positions available for both the Advisory Council and Board of Directors. 

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United Way of Greater Lima names new president-CEO

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2022 - 7:52am

The United Way of Greater Lima announced today they have hired Erin Walsh Hardesty as the new President and CEO.  She will be taking over in March 2022, replacing Derek Stemen who will be joining LifeWise Academy to serve as their Director of Advancement.  LifeWise Academy positively impacts students, schools, and communities by providing a Bible-based, character-focused, Released Time Religious Instruction program.  

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Boutique 415 and Polished special event February 10

Posted by Paula Scott on February 8, 2022 - 5:00am

Boutique 415 and Polished, 415 N. Main St., will host a special Sip, Shop & Save event from 5: 30-8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 10.

The event includes

25% off all graphic Valentine tees and red tops

$5 hand paraffin dip and chair massage (10 minutes)

Shop new spring arrivals

Door prizes

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GROB Systems apprenticeship tour February 19

Registration required
Posted by Paula Scott on February 7, 2022 - 7:19am

GROB Systems of Bluffton has announced a February 19 Apprenticeship Tour, the last such event for the 2021-2022 school year.

The 9:00 a.m. tour of the 1070 Navajo Dr., facility features a presentation about the program, Q&A with training staff, and a facility tour led by current apprentices.

Rhodes State Lima provides this video account of what it is like to be a GROB apprentice: https://youtu.be/5lN1sPubeUw.

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$11.8 million in Bluffton construction permits issued in 2021

Eleven commercial, 52 residential building permits in 2021
Posted by Paula Scott on January 21, 2022 - 8:24am

The Village of Bluffton reported a total of $11.8 million in construction permits in 2021, with the $10 million Knowlton Science Center comprising the lion’s share of that figure. (see attached chart for details)

The commercial-residential split was $10,061,347.55 commercial construction, $ 1,786,193.62 residential construction. The following list ranks key commercial construction:

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