Sunday, June 24, 2001
Tristate Business Notebook
Canopy to be installed over Jungle Jim's tram
FAIRFIELD H&H Superstructures, 3245 Profit Drive, will break ground this month on a roofing system for the new Food Adventure Tram at Jungle Jim's International Market. The roof is being designed and fabricated by SteelMaster Buildings Inc. of Virginia Beach, Va.
According to the manufacturer, three roofing systems will be combined to form a 378-foot canopy over the disembarking platform at the store's entrance.
The Food Adventure Tram is the latest attraction at Jungle Jim's, a 4-acre store that features international foods and fresh produce. It will transport customers from the parking lot through a scenic adventure en route to the store.
Information: 874-8706.
Dance company adding franchises
FAIRFIELD Helen and Becky Marshall are expanding their preschool dance classes through franchising. For 26 years, Helen Marshall has taught dance for children. Her Fairfield-based business, Webby Dance Company, offers dance classes in 50 day-care centers in the Cincinnati area. Daughter Becky Marshall oversees Webby Dance Company classes in 100 day-care centers in Southern California.
The two sold their first franchise in Dayton, Ohio, in 1999 and since have added two franchises in California. Additional franchises soon will be operating in Columbus as well as southern Orange County, Fullerton and Anaheim, Calif.
Helen Marshall said offering the classes in day-care centers allows many children to participate who might not otherwise have the opportunity.
Information: 942-0100.
Bakery makes bagels while you watch
DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP At Metro Bagels, you can watch your bagels and eat them, too.
The new restaurant is also a bakery specializing in making bagels in an exhibition kitchen. In addition to bagels and bagel sandwiches, the eatery offers deli sandwiches, salads, soups, deli burgers, fruit smoothies, coffee and espresso.
Metro Bagels is open 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 9540 Mason-Montgomery Road in the Governor's Pointe South complex.
Information: 339-0027.
Weller Haus offers business-retreat space
NEWPORT Now under new ownership, Weller Haus Bed and Breakfast is offering small meeting space for day conferences as well as overnight retreats.
Being just over the I-471 bridge from downtown, the location is ideal for local businesses wanting to get away from the office for a few hours to brainstorm, owner Valerie Brown said.
The Weller Haus, 319 Poplar St., has business as well as long-term stay rates.
Information: (859) 431-6829.
Design studio takes Best of Show in N.Y.
Romelli Design Inc. emerged from this year's Flexographic Technical Association show in New York with several awards. The company's entries won all three awards in the process film category, and its package for Private Selection dark, sweet pitted cherries took Best of Show out of 130 entries.
Romelli Design is an Avondale-based studio with more than 25 years' experience in developing packaging and print materials as well as company and product identities. The firm is at 322 Oak St.
Information: 961-3140.
Comair must heal wounds
Comair taking reservations
Delta opens reservations center
BYCZKOWSKI: Last word on tech scene
Wanderlust turned into profit
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Business meetings and seminars
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