An event Friday morning will start off the new year for the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce. The "2022 Community Outlook" offers four speakers to give perspective on local, state, and national influences on businesses:

Keynote speaker Ryan Kane of John Hancock Investment Management will discuss the economic outlook for the country and how it will impact local business.
Kevin Shimp will discuss the approach of the Ohio Chamber to promote and protect business interests at the state level.
Tammy Eallonardo leads Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development to promote the region as the perfect mix of work, life, and legacy.
Tiffany Baldwin, program manager for Downtown Chillicothe Inc., will explain working with existing city groups to help revitalize historic downtown Chillicothe.

Register on the Chamber's website to get a virtual link to the free event, 8 to 9am January 28th.