New President selected – Oct 31

October 31, 2024
For Immediate Release Chamber President Jed Metzger will officially retire on December 31, 2024 and Joshua Ryan Unterbrink has been named as his successor Lima, OH – October 31, 2024 The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Trophy Center

August 1, 2024
In the heart of Lima, Ohio, a story of dedication, transformation, and family unfolds with the legacy of the Trophy Center, a business that has witnessed the ebb and flow of generations. This is the tale of Betty Numbers and her daughter, Deveria Dake—a dynamic duo whose combined efforts have shaped the Trophy Center into a beloved local institution. The journey began in 1950, a year of change and possibility. Leonard Faurot, a man with a knack for both pawnshops and opportunity, owned the building that housed a modest pawnshop. Among his many interests, his son-in-law was a fervent tennis

Sullivan Insurance

May 8, 2024
In the heart of Lima, Ohio at 606 W. North St. stands Sullivan Insurance—a testament to resilience, dedication, and the power of familial legacy. It all began with Regis Sullivan, a man whose journey through life mirrored the ebbs and flows of his beloved town. From humble beginnings in 1919, Regis found his calling in the insurance industry in the early forties. Through perseverance and a keen eye for opportunity, he rose through the ranks of Baker-Davisson-Soliday Insurance, eventually birthing Sullivan Insurance in 1947. Originally located at 43 Town Square (First National Bank building), the agency became a cornerstone of

Jenny Holtsberry

April 2, 2024
CELEBRATING A REMARKABLE CAREER: THE JOURNEY OF JENNY HOLTSBERRY Born on August 11, 1959, and raised in the heart of Lima, Ohio, Jenny Holtsberry’s story is a testament to the power of hard work, dedication, and embracing change. From humble beginnings as a bus girl at Gregg’s Department Store to her illustrious tenure as the Digital Marketing Manager at The Lima News, Jenny’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. Jenny’s foray into the professional world began at the tender age of 15 when she took on the role of a bus girl at the restaurant in Gregg’s Department Store. Little