Six Ohio organizations were recently recognized for outstanding milestones in business by The Ohio State University’s Alber Enterprise Center. Those receiving awards included: Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, United Church Homes, GrafTech International, LTD, Triumph Thermal Systems, Inc., National Lime & Stone Company, and Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc. “We are honored to recognize the outstanding […]
Wolff Bros. celebrating new location grand opening
May 14, 2015 by
Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc. has a lot to celebrate this year as they open a brand new Marion store and mark a major milestone in the family based company’s history. Employees, customers and community members alike will join together at Wolff Bros. Supply’s new 1878 Bealer Drive location on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 4:00 […]
Ruth honored for sales achievement
April 22, 2015 by
Roger L. Ruth, Marion, Ohio, a representative of Modern Woodmen of America, has been named to Modern Woodmen’s President’s Cabinet. This distinction recognizes Ruth’s high achievement in life insurance sales and ranking among the organization’s top representatives nationwide. The local Modern Woodmen office is located at 137 Sargent Street, Suite 100 in Marion. Contact Ruth […]
Marion retirement community awarded for service by parent company
April 20, 2015 by
Primrose Retirement Communities, L.L.C. has named Primrose of Marion as one of its Retirement Communities of the Year. The announcement was made on April 15th, during the company’s annual Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. “The Marion Primrose has continued to be one of our best performing communities,” said Primrose Retirement Communities President BJ Schaefbauer. […]
Marion Chamber cuts ribbon at Pleasant Chiropractic Care
March 5, 2015 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently joined Dr. Chan Haldeman for the grand opening of Pleasant Chiropractic Care. Pleasant Chiropractic Care seeks to provide all patients with individualized, highly effective chiropractic care within a family atmosphere. Haldeman moved to the Marion area with her husband, a Bucyrus native, and brought with her the […]
Area residents and organizations received nearly $270,000 from Modern Woodmen in 2014
February 19, 2015 by
Residents and community organizations in central Ohio received $267,294.12 in assistance through Modern Woodmen of America’s fraternal programs and member projects in 2014, according to recently released results from the fraternal financial services organization. The financial contribution supports social, educational and volunteer activities in the region. “The impact that Modern Woodmen members make on this […]
Chamber cuts ribbon at renovated AAA store in Marion
February 17, 2015 by
The Marion Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, AAA staff and members recently came together to celebrate the Grand Re-opening of the Marion AAA-Ohio Auto Club store located at 1316 Mount Vernon Avenue in Marion. This is an exciting time for the Marion AAA-Ohio Auto Club and the community, as the remodeled store is now one […]
Governor to propose eliminating income tax for most small businesses, increase personal exemptions
January 30, 2015 by
The budget proposal Gov. John Kasich will unveil Monday will include reforms that would eliminate state income tax on nearly all small businesses in Ohio and increase exemption levels for lower- and middle-income Ohioans. Kasich revealed his plan in an appearance Thursday before a conference of the Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies. He also […]
Winners announced in “Keep the Cheer Here” program
January 22, 2015 by
Jean and John Johnson won Downtown Marion and The Union Bank’s “Keep the Cheer Here” holiday shop local program. Designed to promote shopping locally, those using the program’s coupons could enter to win certificates to locally owned stores, restaurants and businesses. As winners, the Johnsons received $300 worth of certificates from 15 different businesses. Also […]
State of Ohio continues to see increase in new business filings
January 19, 2015 by
New business filings increased in 2014 for the fifth year in a row, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Thursday. The office reported 93,775 business entities were formed in 2014 compared to 89,735 in 2013, according to the office. New business filings totaled 88,068 in 2012; 82,601 in 2011 and 80,273 in 2010. “Ohio […]
