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Drive Time Driving Instruction back on the road again

"We are taking Gov. DeWine’s challenge to heart and are preparing for in-person driver’s training"
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 24, 2020 - 4:13pm

Drive Time Driving Instruction announces plans to resume in-car instruction in early May, according to Sara and Doug Kisseberth, owners of the Bluffton-based school.

Gov. DeWine has set for an opening of select non-essential businesses for May 1. Drive Time is planning to resume in-car instruction on May 5 and in-person classroom on May 31 (subject to change).

"We are taking Gov. DeWine’s challenge to heart and are preparing for in-person driver’s training in a world where the Coronavirus still exists, and anybody could be a carrier," said Sara.

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Webb Insurance recognized as a Stormwater Superstar

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 22, 2020 - 9:58am

Webb Insurance, with offices in Bluffton and Lima, was recognized as  Stormwater Superstars for their stormwater management practices by the City of Lima and the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District.

Every year, the two organizations honor businesses that put best management practices in place to protect area rivers. 

Webb Insurance Agency and Bacon and Associates are this year's honorees.

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New Leaf is open with perennials, trees, garden plants and more

Check out the complete list of items available in this story
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 21, 2020 - 10:08am

Check out the display ad below this story for complete list of items available - 
New Leaf Landscape and Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada, is open and has a wide selection of perennials, trees, shrubs, garden plants and garden supplies, according to Laurie Laird, of the Center.

“We have perennials, trees, shrubs, garden plants and garden supplies arriving by the truck load.”

Hours:
Mondays to Fridays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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BCE Triplett Business Plan Competition winners announced Thursday

The competition will award $6,000 n business expense reimbursement
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 20, 2020 - 2:20pm

The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs will announce first, second, and third place awards in the 2020 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition on Thursday, April 23. The competition will award $6,000 in business expense reimbursement, according to Paula Scott, of BCE.

The awards will be recorded as a Zoom meeting and shared on Facebook as well as on www.BlufftonEntrepreneurs.com.

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Bluffton chamber offers new insurance benefit for sole proprietors

Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 11:02am

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce added a new membership benefit earlier this month, according to Paula Scott, chamber CEO.

Sole proprietors may now enroll in SOCA Benefit Plan MEWA starting July 1. The broker community has already received instructions from Anthem regarding new case submission. Quoting starts April 20.

An eligible sole proprietor must:
• Meet underwriting requirements.
• Work more than 30 hours per week (documentation required).
• Submit a cover page for Form 1040 with Schedule C or Form 1040 with Schedules F and SE.

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Bluffton Farmers Market developing a "novel" idea for opening on May 2

Under consideration: A drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.
Posted by Fred Steiner on April 16, 2020 - 10:02am

The Bluffton Farmers Market has developed a novel way to open despite the Novel Coronavirus' affect on local businesses.

According to Greg Probst, market manager, "We plan to open the market as scheduled on Saturday, May 2." 

However, it won't be business as usual. Probst is considering a drive through market where you place an order by phone and pick up packages at the curb.

Watch for developments on the Icon.

In other chamber-related news, the 49th annual arts and crafts festival has been cancelled and vendors will receive refunds.

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