Business

SIDNEY – The following vendor permits have been issued by the Shelby County Auditor’s Office:

SIDNEY — The Sidney Police Department recently announced Sgt. Robert Hurd graduated from the Police Executive Leadership College (PELC) Course #87.

TROY — Scott Barr, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Miami and Shelby Counties,has announced that beginning May 1, 2024, the ReStore located at 1490 W. Main Street in Troy, Ohio, will be open on Tuesdays. They will also offer a 10% discount for all senior shoppers (55-plus) each Tuesday.

COLUMBUS – April is ABLE to Save Month, and Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague is using the occasion to tout the life-changing benefits of opening and maintaining a STABLE account. ABLE to Save Month is a national campaign that shines a light on ABLE programs across the country and how they enhance financial independence for people living with disabilities.

JACKSON CENTER – Nominations are now open for Efficiency Smart’s Premier Volunteer contest. The contest will award five volunteers with a free home energy efficiency check-up and up to $500 towards energy-saving improvements from Efficiency Smart.

Cristina Jenkins, left, and Ali Rittenhouse, cut the ribbon on the new location of their business, Creative Marketing Strategies, at 101 N. Ohio Ave. The ribbon was cut on Thursday, March 28.

RUSSELLS POINT – McDonald’s owner/operators throughout Ohio donated $10,000 worth of McDonald’s Arch Cards to United Way of Logan County on Wednesday afternoon, March 27.

GREENVILLE — GNB Banking Center is bringing financial literacy education to over 2,340 students in local counties in Ohio and Indiana. Students at 13 schools have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any internet-enabled device. At a time when a solid foundation of practical financial knowledge is critical, these resources will make a huge impact on users. All of these resources are available to students at home or in the classroom via any device that can access the internet.

DAYTON - WiBN’s Leadership Conference is a talked-about annual events of the year for women in business. This year, 300-plus women are expected to gather at this in-person event, which will inspire, influence and impact the attendees. The event is designed by women for women and will bring solid and unique insights to change how business gets done. This one-day event features first-class speakers, networking opportunities and a vendor marketplace to connect with others personally and professionally.

RUSSELLS POINT– During the unprecedented challenges facing areas impacted by the March 14 Ohio tornadoes, Honda is announcing its continuing, widespread support of community relief efforts, including in Logan County near Honda’s Ohio Transmission Plant in Russells Point.