Business

Merchants announces retirement of president Jim Evans

After nearly 36 years of service to Merchants National Bank, James (Jim) D. Evans, president and chief operating officer, is retiring on Jan. 31. After serving as a consultant for the bank for five years, Evans joined MNB in January 1987 as executive vice president. Throughout his distinguished tenure, he has served in various leadership roles and been instrumental in growing MNB’s loan portfolio and branch network, according to a news release.

Schappacher visits Rotary Club

Butch Shappacher, of Schappacher Farms, recently spoke to The Wilmington Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at the meeting room at Clinton Memorial Hospital.

Joyce speaks at Rotary Club meeting

Todd Joyce, of Joyce Photographer, recently spoke to The Wilmington Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at the CMH meeting room.

Bane-Welker collects 5,556 toys in 2022 Tots Drive

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. – Bane-Welker Equipment’s 2022 toy drive was a major success. The entire Bane-Welker complex with nine stores in Indiana and six stores in Ohio, including one in Wilmington, collected 5,556 toys for children in their communities. This is a significant increase from the 1,800 collected last year.

Taylor’s South Shore Marina honored at Dealer Week conference

The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) has named Taylor’s South Shore Marina in Waynesville among this year’s marine industry “Great Dealerships to Work For.” The dealership was honored on Dec. 7 at Dealer Week 2022, the association’s annual conference and expo, in Austin, Texas.

Ahresty donates socks to homeless shelter

Through the effort of Christmas Spirit Drive, Ahresty Wilmington Corporation and its associates were able to collect 919 pairs of socks in December to be donated as a Christmas gift to the Clinton County Homeless Shelter.

‘$25 Days of Christmas’ makes positive impact on local economy

WILMINGTON — The Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce capped off its 14th-annual $25 Days of Christmas this year by giving $2,500 to lucky local shoppers. The promotion’s finale included two $500 cash prizes, received by Chad James and Jody Anderson, drawn from entries collected between Nov. 25-Dec. 15.

Wilmington Savings Bank celebrates renovation

Wilmington Savings Banks held a holiday-style open house on Thursday to celebrate the expansive renovation of its 184 North South St. location in Wilmington.

Chamber holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Makeshark

Makeshark held a holiday-style grand opening on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to celebrate its new office, located at 100 W. Main St. in Wilmington. The Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in honor of the occasion.

Barr’s Pharmacy celebrates one-year anniversary

Barr’s Pharmacy celebrated its one-year anniversary of business in Blanchester in October.