The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the following winning numbers for the June 2023 Discovery Days prize drawing:
First Place - $100 Bluffton Bucks - 830946
Second Place - $50 Bluffton Bucks - 831000
Third Place - $25 Bluffton Bucks - 831242
Prizes can be picked up at the Bluffton Public Library, 145 S. Main, after 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Prizes must be picked up before July 21, 2023.
For your reference, these numbers are also listed on our Classifieds page.
The following article provides highlights from the July 2023 Golden Age News from the Bluffton Senior Citizens Center, 132 N. Main. The Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
July 2023: A great month to enjoy the little things like freedom, friends and popsicles. Some of us will be heading west this month. Don’t have too much fun without us! There will still be lots of things to do at the Senior Center while we are gone. Come and check them out.
The Bluffton Lions Club board will hold a planning meeting on July 11 and the July club meeting is canceled while the club reorganizes following the death of president Jim Bemiller. The club notes that Bemiller had been active with Lions for 33 years.
On June 1, eight Bluffton Lions served a community meal at the Senior Citizens Center. Seventy-two meals were served and donations totalling $167 were collected, which will be donated to the Food Pantry.
Pre-meeting Survey is HERE; Bluffton Airport is owned by the Village of Bluffton and operated by Bluffton Flying Service
COLUMBUS – Ohio’s 104 public use airports generate billions of dollars for the state’s economy each year. The Ohio Department of Transportation is asking for the public’s help as it begins a comprehensive analysis and overview of airports to help identify needed improvements for future growth and sustainability.
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced a June 27 awards reception for the 2023 Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. This event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m.
BCE Director Jim Enneking explains, "The awards reception allows us to recognize the participants who completed the Small Business Information Series, presented by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College. The series served to equip entrepreneurs with the necessary tools and knowledge to successfully complete a business plan for their business."
"We will recognize the exceptional individuals who participated in the Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition. These entrepreneurs have exhibited dedication, innovation, and resilience throughout the competition, and their business plans reflect the promising future of Bluffton's entrepreneurial landscape.
The Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced Bluffton Discovery Days beginning June 24, 2023 and continuing every fourth Saturday of the month through October. Participating businesses will offer exclusive in-store specials for one day only, giving shoppers the opportunity to enjoy great deals.
Visitors who stop by a participating business will be entered into a drawing to win Bluffton Dollars, which can be spent at any Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce member business. Prizes range from $25 to $100, providing winners with the chance to explore different local establishments. Business distributing tickets for the drawing are:
Black Lab Trading Co.
The Dough Hook Meat Market
Ten Thousand Villages
Bluffton Senior Citizens Association
Bike Crazy LLC
Shirley's Gourmet Popcorn Co.
Town & Country Flowers
Roots By Strattons
Book Reviews
Et Cetera Shop
Rodan & Fields
Bluffton Discovery Days is a celebration of the community, showcasing the unique businesses and charm that Bluffton has to offer. It's an opportunity for residents and visitors to support local commerce while enjoying special discounts.
