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Tips for tree planting from AEP

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:13am

Temperatures are warming up, which means landscaping projects are beginning. Before making any adjustments to outdoor areas, it’s important to practice proper planting, to keep loved ones safe while also helping our AEP Ohio crews keep the lights on. Here are some important tree planting tips from our Forestry team to keep in mind.

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2023 Allen County Fair news

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:12am

Highlights from the May newsletter, available by email subscription at https://allencofair.com/

The Allen County Agricultural Society Senior Fair Board has decided to invest more than $500,000 in funds to address construction projects including the following:

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Chamber recap for May 2023

Posted by Staff on May 19, 2023 - 7:02am

By Paula Scott

The May member meeting of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) was held, as usual, at 7:00 a.m. on the second Friday of the month. Not an early bird? Here’s some of what you missed.

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Breakfast sponsor First National Bank of Pandora was thanked for a warm breakfast of quiche, baked goods and coffee by Twisted Whisk Cafe.

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Executive director Jim Enneking introduced two new members:

Mike and Mary Burris of 1861 Wine Lounge, which is tantalizingly close to opening at 115 N. Main. The Burrises named a July 1 opening date as their target. They described the lounge as a modern speakeasy with dark walls and plenty of soft couches and chairs. The drinks menu will include beers, bourbon and Ohio and Michigan wines. Enneking has plans to make a chamber after hours event the community’s first opportunity to see the inside of the new business. For now, you can find 1961 Wine Lounge on Facebook.

Gideon Fisher of StandOut Creative Studio, who is celebrating the end of his first year in business full time, having previously freelanced on top of a full time job. Fisher provides visual services including ​​product photos, business and wedding videos, logos and other graphic design. Learn more about Fisher at https://standoutcreative.studio/ or email [email protected]/

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GROB welcomes community to festive open house

Posted by Staff on May 18, 2023 - 6:11am

By Paula Scott

On Saturday, May 13, GROB Systems at 1070 Navajo Dr. in Bluffton, opened its gates and doors for a festive community open house. Comments including “I had no idea!” were heard while the Icon toured the facility, which is the North American headquarters for the German company. 

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Saturday morning is market time

Posted by Staff on May 13, 2023 - 5:55am

By Paula Scott

When is Bluffton at its busiest? From May to October, Saturday morning vies for that honor. That’s when the Bluffton Farmers Market, a program of the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, adds another attraction for those looking to get their shopping done in one big swoop.

Coffee? Check. Baked goods? Check. Flowers for the garden? Check. Something special for lunch? For dinner? Check, check.

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Chamber members meet May 12 for program on bylaws

Posted by Staff on May 9, 2023 - 7:58am

The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly breakfast meeting on Friday, May 12 on the third floor of the Town Hall.

First National Bank of Pandora is the meeting sponsor and Twisted Whisk Cafe will provide breakfast, which is served at 7:00 a.m.

At 7:30 p.m., announcements and a program on chamber bylaws will be presented. The Chamber board has been working to update bylaws for the organization. A vote to approve updates will be held at the June Breakfast Meeting.

Additionally, Blanchard Valley Health Systems will introduce their new Chief People Officer (CPO), Eric Proctor and Jesse Blackburn, Village Administrator, will update guests on village projects.

Inquiries about chamber programs should be directed to Jim Enneking, [email protected].

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