A great turnout for the Chocolate Walk in Van Wert today.
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Consumer spending for Valentine’s Day is expected to reach a record $29 billion this year.
It's hard to gain business during the bitter cold, but luckily Wapakoneta had a solution. Wapakoneta hosted a Chocolate Walk, which combined businesses and chocolate to boost customers.
Local businesses and organizations came together for a night of networking through duckpin bowling, food and activities. The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce kicked off its Pins and Pros Duckpin Bowling League at Corner Pins.
Members who go above and beyond in supporting the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce were recognized for their efforts during a chamber event.
Area snow removal businesses are working hard around the clock to keep parking lots clear from this weekend's snowstorm. On Monday afternoon, we checked in with Hick's Lawn Services at Clocktower Plaza to see the progress they're making following the heavy snow.
Keith Horner, superintendent of Apollo Career Center, said, "We have advisory committees for every program we do. Value that greatly. It's one of the most important things we we do, and that's getting feedback from our industry partners for each particular program to make sure that what we're doing is useful to the community and to employers."
Some last-minute holiday shoppers stopped by Lima’s Central District on Christmas Eve.
More than 300 business women and a few men attended the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce's Jollification luncheon.
Lima small businesses, including Clay Cards and Ride & Reform, are preparing for increased holiday shopping as customers look for unique gifts ahead of Small Business Saturday.