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Licking County Chamber of Commerce endorses Lakewood Local School Levies
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has reviewed and endorsed the need for two Lakewood Local School levies. The details of both levies are outlined below:Lakewood Local Schools Updated Bond Levy and Renewal Operating LevyUpdated Bond Levy is a 3.9 mills, $31.3 million, 28 years at 4.25% interest rate The bond levy will be used to provide funds to build a much-needed PreK-5 elementary building. The new building will replace older buildings and provide these benefits: ADA
Chamber endorses need for Senior Services Levy
The Licking County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has reviewed and endorsed the need for the Licking County Senior Services replacement levy that will be on the ballot this November. Below is a synopsis of the costs and services that will be provided in this replacement levy:Licking County Senior Services Replacement Levy:This levy is 1.2 mill funding for five years and is not a new tax. The levy funds support 23 local agencies, including – but not limited to: Licking County
Upcoming Event at Indian Mound Mall to be a Spooky Treat
Upcoming Event at Indian Mound Mall to Be a Spooky Treat Candy Crawl brings a safe alternative to traditional door-to-door trick-or-treating Heath, Ohio (September, 19th, 2019) – Indian Mound Mall is hosting Candy Crawl on Tuesday, Oct. 29th from 10:30am-12pm for a family-friendly Halloween celebration. During this festive event, guests are invited to sport their Halloween best by dressing up in costumes. Families will also be able to get a sweet fix by enjoying a morning of trick-or-treating. Candy
Velvet Ice Cream named a Top 10 Women-Owned Business
UTICA, OH – Locally owned ice cream manufacturer Velvet Ice Cream was just named to the Top 10 list of Central Ohio Women-Owned Businesses. Ranked by the total number of employees and annual sales, the list was compiled by Business First of Columbus and considers the overall economic impact of women-owned businesses on surrounding communities Velvet was ranked No. 10 on an impressive list that includes Kokosing Group, Team Fishel, King Business Interiors and others. “We are delighted to be in such
Western Licking County Sees Continued Growth
The topic this month for the Business Advocate feature asks the question – “Can western Licking County keep growing”? I posed this same question to some of the leaders in Western Licking County, to give us additional insight and perspective. The Village of Johnstown just created its own Community Improvement Corporation – a tool that can help facilitate development opportunities. According to Johnstown Village Manager Jim Lenner, “The goal of the Johnstown CIC is to assist, where needed, when an economic
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence?
Is Buckeye Lake ready for Resurgence? Brittany Misner, Vice President Licking County Chamber of Commerce A great question that is on the minds of many…Is Buckeye Lake ready for resurgence? The answer is ABSOLUTELY! The energy and excitement surrounding the Buckeye Lake region seems to be contagious and something that we all want to see continue. This past November the Buckeye Lake Dam project was officially completed moving the entire region into the next stages of growth, business attraction, and
Reflecting Over the Past Year
As the year draws to a close, there is so much to reflect on and to be excited about throughout our county. Once again this year, we’ve seen so many organizations and projects that have a positive impact on our community and that will continue to pay dividends for many years to come. Here’s a list of just a few of the many significant achievements that are continuing to transform our county. Our Licking County Courthouse is a community icon. The completion of a multi-million-dollar renovation was
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