Business

PIKETON, OH – Six Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) employees said farewell to co-workers on March 27. Their combined experience at the site is approximately 170 years, with diverse backgrounds ranging from the lab to human resources.

First State Bank’s Portsmouth banking center is now open at 1110 Gay St., Portsmouth, at the intersection of U.S. 23 and U.S. 52. The grand opening celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, April 12. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m., courtesy of the Portsmouth Area Chamber of Commerce. Light refreshments will be served and the Portsmouth team will be showcasing the new facility.

The annual Business Summit Event hosted by the Workforce & Business Development Program at the Community Action Committee of Pike County is scheduled to take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 22,at the scenic Twin Lakes Resort, 273 Tackett Lane in Piketon. This year’s theme, “Becoming More in 2024,” captures the essence of growth and development for businesses and individuals by offering attendees valuable insights and strategies to enhance their professional journey.

PIKETON – Three employees from the Department of Energy (DOE) site in Piketon were recently recognized for their contributions to the Fleet Management program. On March 7, Department of Energy Portsmouth Site Lead Jeremy Davis met with Fleet Managers Christine Gee, Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth; Amanda Mayo, North Wind

BAINBRIDGE, OH– Economic growth and development are important to creating new jobs and building small businesses. Fluor-BWXT (FBP) and the Joint Economic Development Initiative of Southern Ohio (JEDISO) work to improve economic growth through supporting grants in the four-county region.

PORTSMOUTH ~ The Scioto County Commissioners hosted a public hearing for the purpose of taking comments on a proposed senior community development in Lucasville.

Big changes are coming to SOMC’s Portsmouth Life Center. The facility is undergoing a major expansion and, on Thursday, February 29, the Life Center will host an open house to showcase the results. It will officially open to the public on March 4.

PORTSMOUTH— The Scioto County Commissioners on Thursday decided to make it easier for local businesses to apply for the county’s Small Business Revitalization Grant program.

PIKE COUNTY, OH – Tennis has always been her passion and talent, but saving lives has recently been added to the list. While playing mixed doubles tennis at a local fitness club in Chillicothe, Ellen Clark soon found herself administering CPR to a teammate who had collapsed behind her on the court. Clark has earned Fluor’s Silver Medallion award for taking life-saving actions and is the second woman in the history of Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth (FBP) to receive the prestigious award.

Atomic Credit Union is very excited to announce that they have achieved first place in the State of Ohio in their asset category for the Desjardins Youth Financial Education Award.