SHELBY — The Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development has announced it is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as its next Economic and Community Development Director, a key role focused on advancing growth and investment in Shelby and Northern Richland County. This position represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of the region […]
Jessica Gribben
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News Man Weekly: Disc golf, West End Neighborhood Improvement and Jessica Gribben
Winter. Spring. Carl Hunnell is an equal opportunity season hater. Or maybe he just has a seasonal disorder. All four.
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New Richland Chamber leader says local economic success is personal for her
Jessica Gribben is the new president and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.
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Shelby’s Karl Milliron makes downtown investment with new restaurant and boutique hotel project
SHELBY — Karl Milliron said he wants to help another entrepreneur fulfill a dream. The first step in making that happen was finalized about two weeks ago. Midwest Consulting & Management, LLC, purchased 58-60 West Main St. in Shelby — the former First National Bank building — from Linville Enterprises, LLC, on June 13 for […]
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Community support vital for independent grocer to thrive in Shelby
Small -town grocers — especially in rural communities — struggle to stay open amid a food retail industry largely dominated by big box stores.
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How CICs are promoting community development across Richland County & beyond
Ontario officials are in the midst of establishing a Community Improvement Corporation, specifically focused on aiding the city’s comprehensive plan and helping residents feel connected to the city, said mayor Kris Knapp.
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Ontario CIC to organize executive board
Economic development chair Josh Bradley listed four individuals who expressed interest in leading a CIC board. Councilman Dave Rehfeldt suggested creating a list of seven individuals and having council members vote on the top four to join the board.
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Shelby weighs future use of fire station
SHELBY — The old Shelby fire station is an iconic structure in the city, one that has provided a perplexing problem over the years. Shelby Mayor Steve Schag provided council members with an update regarding the future of the city’s 1870’s fire station. Back in October, the city decided it was time to relinquish its […]
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Mansfield contracts with Richland Chamber for economic development work
MANSFIELD — The City of Mansfield may soon have its own version of Jessica Gribben. The city, which saw long-time economic development director Tim Bowersock retire near the end of 2024, has contracted with the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development for those services. That new agreement, for which the city will pay $100,000 annually, […]
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Open Source: Dollar Tree coming to former Rite Aid building in Shelby
Dollar Tree purchased Shelby’s former Rite Aid building on the corner of Mansfield Avenue and East Main Street for $360,000 on October 22.