Tina Thomas voted 2025 Business/Professional Woman
2025-08-06 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs
Tina Cook Thomas, center, was voted this year's Chamber of Commerce Business/Professional Woman of the Year. A strong work ethic, learned from an early age, and knowing the value of owning your own business, have been guiding principles.
Her Russell Building on the Square (under renovation) and the shop next door, offer unique retail items. Named Old Columbia, in reference to the historic location and buildings, she offers local items as well as KY Proud items. Tina has become a mentor to others trying to make it in retail business and truly believes it is possible to get great, quality items right here at home. -- From introductions by Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Comments | Permalink
2025-08-06 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs
Tina Cook Thomas, center, was voted this year's Chamber of Commerce Business/Professional Woman of the Year. A strong work ethic, learned from an early age, and knowing the value of owning your own business, have been guiding principles.
Her Russell Building on the Square (under renovation) and the shop next door, offer unique retail items. Named Old Columbia, in reference to the historic location and buildings, she offers local items as well as KY Proud items. Tina has become a mentor to others trying to make it in retail business and truly believes it is possible to get great, quality items right here at home. -- From introductions by Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Comments | Permalink
Epicurean Kentuckian: Eggplants
2025-08-06 - Cincinnatti, OH - Photo by Pen
Fresh eggplants at the Findlay Outdoor Market in Cincinnati, OH. Comments | Permalink
2025-08-06 - Cincinnatti, OH - Photo by Pen
Fresh eggplants at the Findlay Outdoor Market in Cincinnati, OH. Comments | Permalink
Chad Wheet voted Chamber 2025 First Responder
2025-08-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs
Chad Wheet, Adair County Ambulance Director, was voted from this group of nominees as the First Responder of the year. Shelby Hatcher, TJ Health Columbia, Director of Nursing, accepted the award on his behalf.
He began his career in 2006 in Boyle County where he received his required certification. He then began his dream job with the Adair County Ambulance Service in 2007. He worked on advanced certifications through the years and became a paramedic in 2011. He also served as a flight paramedic for Air Evac Life Team and was promoted to Assistant Ambulance Director in 2020. In March of this year, he reached the pinnacle of his career and was appointed by the Ambulance Board as the Adair County Ambulance Director. -- From introductions by Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Comments | Permalink
2025-08-05 - Adair County, KY - Photo by Stacey Biggs
Chad Wheet, Adair County Ambulance Director, was voted from this group of nominees as the First Responder of the year. Shelby Hatcher, TJ Health Columbia, Director of Nursing, accepted the award on his behalf.
He began his career in 2006 in Boyle County where he received his required certification. He then began his dream job with the Adair County Ambulance Service in 2007. He worked on advanced certifications through the years and became a paramedic in 2011. He also served as a flight paramedic for Air Evac Life Team and was promoted to Assistant Ambulance Director in 2020. In March of this year, he reached the pinnacle of his career and was appointed by the Ambulance Board as the Adair County Ambulance Director. -- From introductions by Ellen Zornes, Executive Director, Chamber of Commerce Comments | Permalink
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