Citizens National Bank announce on Friday that 100 percent of the loans its customers requested through the Paycheck Protection Program have been approved through the Small Business Administration, according to Eric Faulkner, bank president.
This represents 652 businesses in the bank’s 10-county service area, allowing those businesses to continue payroll for 12,524 employees. The approved loan total is currently $97,511,807.
Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Highway, Bluffton, announce a spring open house Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 1-2-3, according to Susie and Steve Stratton.
The open house includes drawings and several giveaways. New Proven Winner and Wave Petunias are available for the first 100 customers.
A special opening for senior citizens only is from 8 to 9 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Regular hours are:
Mondays - Thursdays 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays - Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sundays - noon to 5 p.m.
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.
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 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.
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.
