Ada chamber snapshot for June 2022
The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce meeting on June 15 provided members with their monthly opportunity to connect and communicate what's new in the Ada business community. The program was provided by Dr. Todd Gillfillan of Family Chiropractic Center.
A sampling of announcements
The Ada Public Library and host Rhett Grant announced a great summer reading kickoff with some 350 people in attendance on June 11. See https://adalibrary.org/ for how to register and enter to win prizes for reading.
Play It Blue jazz trio/quartet was represented by Dean Altstaetter, who reported a busy performance schedule including the Inn at ONU and Greenhorn restaurant in Bluffton.
Beatitudes director Deb Curlis announced that the community center at 210 N. Main is providing a lunch program to 37 children that provides food for the week. Donations for this and other programs are welcome.
Liberty National Bank's Corse Arn announced that Midwest BBQ will be at the Ada Branch from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on July 29 at 118 S. Main.
Dillon Wood from Ohio Northern announced that President Dan DiBiasio and Chris Burns DiBiasio said farewell to campus that very morning. New president Melissa Baumann will take office July 1. He also reminded members to mark their calendars for the 7 p.m., July 2 Patriotic Pops concert with the Lima Symphony Orchestra.
Gail Altstaetter noted that the Mercantile on Main has been seeing plenty of new homeowners shopping for decor.
For a full listing of members, visit https://www.adaareachamber.org/members.php
Program: Thinking about your health differently
Chiropractor Todd Gillfillan talked about why he encourages individuals to think about their health differently.
Gillfillan urged the attendees not to blame grandma and grandpa for their health issues and to realize that common does not equal normal. When assessing an individual's health, he looks for trauma, toxins and thoughts impacting their wellbeing.
Family Chiropractic Center is a Wellness Way affiliate. Dr. Gillfillan works with his wife Kelsey, who is an RN. He graduated from the Dr. Gillfillan the Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2012 and has practiced in Ada for 10 years.
The practice is located at 955 S Main St., Ada OH, 45810; phone (419) 634-4856.
Chamber announcements
Chamber director Lindsay Walden updated members on three upcoming events:
July 7-8-9
Summer Sidewalk & Community Garage Sales
August 27
Made in Ada Wilson Football Festival including Punt, Pass and Kick competition at Dial-Roberson Stadium and Festival at Charles Van Dyne Railroad Park.
September 17
Harvest and Herb Festival
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ada Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 225, Ada, Ohio 45810
[email protected]
567-204-7118
Stories Posted This Week
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Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Norma Mathews Wilhelm was an elementary school teacher and homemaker
- July 27 blood drive at Ada Community Visiting Nurses
- Alger Public Library BBQ fundraiser tickets on sale
- July 18 Dog Days of Summer event in Kenton
- New communication platform adopted by Ada Schools
- Cancer screening in women: Recommendations, trends, and solutions
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Ohio EPA issues Air Quality Advisory due to Canadian wildfires
- UPDATE July 15 boil water advisory lifted for 700-800 blocks of S. Johnson St.
- Murder trial of Donna Jo Miller postponed until December
- June 2026 Hardin County rainfall reports
- Sept. 22-24 Farm Science tickets on sale
- Beatitudes serves 136 meals on 4th of July
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Monday, July 13, 2026
- Youth swimming & stroke clinic with AHS Swim Team, July 23-26
- Ada Municipal Pool opens early for adults with children
- Letter: Hollar reflects on 4+ years spent as Ada chamber director
- 2026 Ohio Sales Tax Holiday is August 7-9
- Public meeting audio recorders wanted for Liberty, Orange and Richland townships
- August 5 National Night Out celebration at War Memorial Park
