In 2020, the Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) will be awarding prizes, holding free brown bag discussions, and expanding the ways it serves small businesses in the four counties surrounding the Village of Bluffton.
The Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition, which begins on Wednesday, January 15, will award $7500 in prizes to new businesses and improving 45817 businesses. Spaces are limited and the Emerging Business division has just three seats left.
To register or learn more about the business plan, visit BlufftonEntrepreneurs.com.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, MD, MPH, and OhioHealth Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA, today offered resources to those looking to quit using tobacco products in the new year.
“As Ohioans make their new year’s resolutions, they can’t go wrong with a commitment to quitting smoking or vaping,” said Governor DeWine. “There are state resources available for those looking to quit, including a program specifically for teens. Individuals can also contact their healthcare provider for help. The evidence is clear, quitting could save your life.”
Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center 2020 Mercy Health –St. Rita’s Scholarship Program is now accepting applications. The program for high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2020, allocates $1,500 scholarships to students from Lima area who are interested in pursuing careers as medical professionals.
Students in Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Logan, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Shelby and Van Wert counties may apply. Applications can be found at more than 70 high schools and career centers around the 10 county districts.
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) is holding the next Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition in January-March 2020.
Offering a 7-session business plan course taught by Kathy Keller, CBA, the competition has two categories, emerging businesses and improving 45817 businesses, and awards a total of $7,500 in prizes.
The prize that everyone walks away with? “A solid plan that includes financial forecasting, market research, risk management, and marketing,” says BCE Executive Director Paula Scott; “It requires you to spend time and meet deadlines on issues that you might be leaving on the back burner.”
Bruce Neely, funeral director and owner of Hanson-Neely Funeral Home of Ada and Alger, has announced his retirement after serving the Ada community for nearly 46 years.
A retirement community open house takes place at the funeral home, 311 E. Lima Ave., Ada, from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Dec. 27.
“Since serving area communities from January of 1974 it is with mixed emotions that I announce my retirement,” he said.
Mercy Health and the Putnam YMCA share a common mission to improve the health and well-being of their communities.
The Putnam County YMCA and Mercy Health have partnered to bring renovations and improved access to the YMCA facility at 101 Putnam Parkway in Ottawa, Ohio. The “Mercy Health Fitness Room” will feature new equipment, cameras for security, and improved Wi-Fi coverage for members and guests of the YMCA.
Additionally, members of the Putnam YMCA will now enjoy 24-hour access to the Fitness Center. This improves access to healthy activities for members 18 years or older.
