Archive for October, 2014

On Saturday, October 11, there will be a FREE electronic waste and appliance recycling day from 9 am to 1 pm (rain or shine) at Union Recyclers, 15140 US Route 36 East in Marysville.

Items that will be accepted from households, businesses, industries, schools, and the government include: Computers, any and all types of cable and wire, cameras, servers, VCRs, Monitors, DVD Players, all types of cell phones, keyboards and mice, CD and DVD media, battery backup systems, scanners, printers, fax machines, copiers, all stereo equipment, video games, video game systems, all phone equipment, speakers, floppy disks, microwaves, sweepers, and other household electronics.

Televisions will be accepted for a fee of $20 each. Two (2) CRT (cathode ray tubes found in most computer monitors) monitors FREE per vehicle. $5 Fee for each additional CRT Monitor.

Freon and Non-Freon appliances including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, stoves, dishwashers, washers, and dryers will be taken at NO CHARGE.

Aluminum beverage cans will be purchased for 5 cents over the price of the day!

Absolutely NO trash, tires, light bulbs, alkaline batteries or household hazardous waste will be accepted. NO Early Drop Offs!

For more information, call Union Recyclers at 937-642-7283 or visit their web site HERE.

If a business, industry, school, or government office has a large quantity of electronic waste, contact Accurate IT to schedule a pick up date/time. Call 1-888-811-2487 or visit their web site HERE.

This event is being sponsored by the North Central Ohio Solid Waste District, Union Recyclers, Accurate IT, and the Union County Chamber of Commerce.

To download and print the event flyer, go HERE.

On Thursday, October 9, The Union County Chamber of Commerce will present BIZFest! from 2-7 pm for a celebration of local businesses. BIZFest! will take place on North Main Street in Marysville. There is no cost to attend and the afternoon is packed with exciting events and speaker.

For the complete BIZFest! schedule of events, go HERE.

From 2-5 pm, visit the Union County Chamber of Commerce Business Showcase & Expo. The Expo will feature many different businesses in the Union County community.

Additionally, from 2-5 pm, check out the Marysville School’s “Fab Lab” and Robotics Team. You’ll be able to enjoy demonstrations and activities that will inspire and educate.

At 5 pm, join the Grand Re-Opening of the Marysville Entrepreneurial Center (MEC). The MEC is celebrating its 5-year anniversary with a ribbon cutting ceremony, tours, guest speakers, and a special “Mingle at the MEC’ networking event. And, yes, there will be tasty food, too!

So who are those Guest Speakers?

Beginning at 5 pm, Dr. David Harrison, President of Columbus State Community College, and Derek Brown, CEO and co-founder of Acceptd (a Union County Business), will join Marysville Mayor John Gore and Union County Commissioner Steve Stolte for comments on business and workplace developments.

Musical entertainment will be provided by QT1270 AM.

For more information, contact the Union County Chamber of Commerce at 937-642-6279.

For an event flyer, go HERE to download and print.

This week, we wanted to make sure everyone saw the Lovejoy’s ad for October 6-12. Check out the 10 for $10 Mix and Match. Buy one or buy ten–only $1 each. Tons of fresh produce in the 10 for $10 sale.

Also check out the “Your Choice…Pick Any 5 Packages for $19.99.” Pick any 5 packages that are specially labeled with the “Pick 5 Value Pack” stickers and get all 5 packages for $19.99. Make sure to look for the sticker when you are in the store!

For more information on Lovejoy’s IGA, visit their web site HERE.

Remember, we hope you will shop locally and support locally owned businesses here in our community!

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