Business

Farthing Real Estate and Auctioneers, Findlay, announce an estate auction of real estate and estate items of the late Ricky Weyer to be held Thursday, Dec. 28.

The auction for personal property starts at 11 a.m. The auction for real estate starts at 5 p.m., all on the premises at 275 County Road 313, Bluffton.

A display ad listing many of the items at auction is attached to this story.

Deborah Boisselle name one of top bank advisors in U.S.

Deborah Boisselle, an advisor with the investment center offered through Citizens National Bank, was recently recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Bank Advisors for 2017.

The recognition was from Bank Investment Consultant (BIC), an information source for bank and credit union financial advisors.

According to BIC, its annual Top 100 list recognizes successful bank and credit union advisors from throughout the country who have excelled in a number of key areas, including growth of the assets they serve.

BCE launches Talk Back sessions in January

Do you have a great idea for a business venture, but aren’t certain where to begin?

Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs wants to help people who have business start-up ideas to get those ideas off the ground.

To help launch those ideas and to generate interest in the 2018 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition, BCE launches a weekly “Talk Back” series.

“It’s where business owners and other professionals meet and lead question and answer sessions about starting and maintaining a small business,” said Eric Berdin, BCE director.

Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce reminds Bluffton shoppers that chamber gift certificates make great Christmas gifts.

Chamber gift certificates are available from any Citizens National Bank teller. Certificates may be purchased in any dollar amount. The certificates are good for 12 months from the date of purchase.

The certificates may be used in any Bluffton chamber business. Click here for the membership directory.

Delay at the publishing house - book expected in January; pre-sale orders still available

“Everyone who pre-orders a book as a Christmas gift will receive a card stating the book is on its way after Christmas,” said Steiner. “That way, the gift-giver has something to present on Christmas morning.”

Production issues have delayed the printing of the Icon’s book “The Bluffton We Never Knew,” according to Fred Steiner.

It's New Leaf all decked out for the holidays

One of Ada's "must-see" business displays is indoors.

It's at New Leaf Lawn Garden Center, 0395 State Route 235, Ada. The retail area is transformed into a winter wonderland of holiday decorations.

This year the New Leaf staff created a charming holiday feeling in the store. And, of course, their decorating ideas are for customers to purchase and place in their own homes.

The Icon shares several photos for viewers, plus a short video.

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