August 2014 - West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance

Presented by HORAN
August 15, 2014, 6 to 10pm
August 2014 Vol. LXIX ISSUE XXXII
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, Ohio
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The 2014 Honorees are:
C E L E B R AT I O N
Speaker: Archie Griffin
Played 7 seasons in the NFL with the Bengals and is college
football’s only two-time Heisman Trophy winner. Griffin also won
four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
C E L E B R AT I O N
You Are Invited
Connecting people and possibilities
in West Chester and Liberty Townships
and the I-75 Growth Corridor
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The 2014 Honorees are:
Emcee: Clyde Gray
Co-Anchor of 9 On Your Side at 5, 6 and
11PM newscasts, WCPO 9 On Your Side
The 2014 Honorees are:
The 2014 Honorees are:
Speaker: Archie Griffin
Played 7 seasons in the NFL with the Bengals and is college
football’s only two-time Heisman Trophy winner. Griffin also won
four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Dick Alderson
Wilbur Cohen
Alderson Properties
Cohen USA
Dick Alderson
Wilbur Cohen
Jim Day
Esther Price Candies
Emcee: Clyde Gray
Co-Anchor of 9 On Your Side at 5, 6 and
11PM newscasts, WCPO 9 On Your Side
Alderson Properties
Cohen USA
Jim Day
Esther Price Candies
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EXECUTIVE
Joe Hinson, IOM, President & CEO
[email protected]
West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
2014 Sustaining Sponsors
As of July 1, 2014
ADMINISTRATION
Kelly Bittlinger, Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
Mike PoWell, CPA, CFO
[email protected]
SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING
Chamber Staff & Associates
katHy raMbo, Vice President/Special Events
[email protected]
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The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance salutes our Sustaining Sponsors. We
acknowledge the following members and thank them for their support of the Chamber, its
programs, events and services provided to the businesses and organizations of this area.
DIAMOND
Butler Tech
Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital
UC Health - West Chester Hospital
Ann Farmiga, Director - Marketing
[email protected]
PLATINUM
MEMBERSHIP
GOLD
kenni blacHé, Director - Membership Services
and Leadership 21 Facilitator
[email protected]
Sharon Peters, Membership Services Account Executive
[email protected]
Karen Louder, Membership Services Representative
[email protected]
ADVOCACY
bob WiWi, Small Business Advocate
[email protected]
george glover, Government Relations
[email protected]
BUTLER TECH
Jan kesselring, Director of Workforce Services
& Community Outreach Liaison
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CHAIR RON ROHLFING – UC Health West Chester Hospital
HORAN
West Chester Township
SUPER SILVER
Atrium Medical Center
Clark Schaefer Hackett
Cox Media Group Ohio
Graydon Head
Kemba Credit Union
Lakota Local Schools
Thompson Hine LLP
SILVER
AstraZeneca
Children’s Hospital Liberty Campus
Fifth Third Bank
First Financial Bank
Liberty Township
Taco Bell/Uno Chicago Grill
SUPER BRONZE
Carriage Hill
Four Bridges Country Club
McGill, Smith Punshon, Inc.
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Park National Bank
RiskSource Clark - Theders
UnitedHealthcare
BRONZE
Alternative Computer Technology, Inc.
Beckett Springs Hospital
Chaco Credit Union
Cintas Document Management
Dayton Dragons
Duke Realty
Emery Federal Credit Union
Flagel Huber Flagel
Libertytown, LLC
Northridge Realty
North Side Bank & Trust Company
Planes Companies
PNC BANK
Schumacher Dugan Construction, Inc.
SCORE
Sebaly Shillito + Dyer
US Bank
For more information, please call Sharon Peters at 513.777.3600.
Thank you to Hightech Signs for providing
the Sustaining Sponsorship sign in our Chamber lobby.
www.hightechsignscincinnati.com
VICE CHAIR DEBORAH BRENNEMAN – Thompson Hine LLP
Secretary JENNIFER PORTER – Cincinnati Marriott North
at Union Centre
PAST CHAIR KAREN MUELLER – HORAN
KRISTEN BITONTE – Liberty Township
LEE GEIGER – Graydon Head
ERIC HARMON – Cincy Magazine
JOE HINSON – West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
CHAR MASON – Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
BILL MILLER – Butler Tech
KEITH RICHBURG – Fifth Third Bank
RICK SHIVELY – Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation
TOM URBAN – Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
JOHN VENTURELLA – Clark Schaefer Hackett
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August is National Back to School Month!
As summer comes to a close, students all over the country and in our own Lakota
School District will be starting
another school year. Parents
and students will be doing
back to school shopping and
looking for resources to start
the year positioned for success.
Don’t forget that many of our
members supply products
and services that will help your
student get off to a great start. Check out
our Chamber Directory on the website for more
information at www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
FROM THE DESK OF
Joe Hinson, IOM
- President & CEO
UPDATE: 2014 BUSINESSS TRENDS
We are now well into the 3rd
quarter of 2014. Across the
United States some of the trends
that were identified last year
remain relevant, while many
new ones have emerged, both
societal and economic. Overall,
predictions for the rest of 2014
suggest that this could be the
most rewarding year we’ve seen
in the past five. Here are some of the highlights from the business
magazine, Forbes over the past seven months:
Companies Recognizing More Cultural Diversity
Cultural changes have become critically important in companies
that once didn’t acknowledge how their cultures suffocated growth.
More companies are reaching the point where the old ways of doing
things are finally deemed major roadblocks to process improvements,
true breakthrough thinking, or recruiting efforts of more progressive
candidates. From big to small, many organizations are confronting
outdated cultures.
Rebranding is Really Ramping Up
Were you aware that around 100 healthcare systems nationally have
rebranded over the past two years? That trend is only accelerating in
2014, as these institutions try to keep current customers and appeal
to new ones. The same goes for other consumer based companies
responding to changing customer needs and wants. And while external
rebranding is a big part of the equation, internal efforts to bring the
new brand to life are equally important.
Gen X and Gen Y Continue to Mystify Baby Boomers
Cutting-edge research for the financial services industry showed that
the desires of Gen X (1965 – 1980) and Gen Y or Millennials (1981 –
1999) investors challenged Baby Boomer bankers’ assumptions. Gen
X and Gen Y didn’t only want new tech tools from the bankers they also
requested relationships with advisors they could trust before investing
their money. Meanwhile, physician practices struggle to attract and
retain Gen X and Gen Y providers, given their different work styles and
priorities.
Last Year’s Sales Surges Have Stagnated
People are buying differently – B2B and B2C buyers are utilizing the
availability of vast research and real time information via technology as
a big part of their the decision-making process. Googling content and
reviews, or asking peers for purchasing advice before interacting with a
sales force, have all become factors. This makes selling anything much
more challenging.
Companies are Hiring, but Want Hard–to–Find Talent
Even though there are more postings in 2014 than in 2013, landing
a job is just as tough for many as it was last year. That’s because
many 2014 jobs are so specialized, they require a certain type of
training that many people haven’t had yet. This applies to skilled crane
operators, trained construction workers, and even the IT industry, where
many hiring managers want “star” tech employees who also understand
healthcare. Watch for the next trend – hiring people with potential and
training them for specific jobs.
Innovation is Apparent in Name Only
Many CEOs openly promote innovation. Yet, very few really embrace it,
acting on the most relevant ideas to truly advance their organization.
Change can be difficult at best, but promising new ideas, tested in
advance, can work wonders for almost any business.
Convenience & Value Will Win in Healthcare
Amid healthcare uncertainty – adapting to reforms and slowly creating
new “best practices”, one new star has been born, the retail-based,
quick care clinic. Growing more popular weekly, theses mini-practices
offer what today’s consumer wants: evening hours, a convenient place
to cure common ailments, affordability and less hassle. Conversely
traditional practices that are only seeing patients between 9 and 5 will
continue their decline.
Are you seeing some of the same trends emerging in your business
and/or industry? Has your organization seen sales become stagnant
or slowly climbing upward? Let us know how we can help maximize
your Chamber ROI. We’ll continue to reach out to you in support of
your company’s goals and initiatives.
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Thank you for being a valued member of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance. Together we grow your business!
West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance Mission stateMent
A regional community leader promoting business innovation and growth, advocating free enterprise, addressing
issues of regional and community significance and leading our members to a higher quality of life.
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Golf Classic Team
The Golf Classic Team plans and coordinates our annual Golf outing, which is
in its 28th year! They also work
with sponsors to ensure that the
event is a superior experience for
our golfers. The 2014 outing takes
place on Monday, September
15, 2014 at Four Bridges
Country Club. The Outing enables
members to come together in a
relaxed setting for a wonderful day
of making connections.
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CSH welcomes Schoonover
Boyer + Associates
The Columbus area CPA firm Schoonover Boyer + Associates (SB+A) has
joined Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH).
The strategic union with SB+A holds great value for everyone involved,
particularly clients. CSH is augmenting its bench strength in the Affordable
Housing and Not-for-Profit Industry Groups as well as the Benefits Services
Group.
The 87 associates coming from SB+A are looking forward to serving their
existing clients and offering addition resources that are newly available as a
result of the union. These include qualified plan design, business valuations
and more.
CSH operates in seven cities in Ohio and Kentucky. The firm offers solutions
to organizations and individuals looking for qualified plan administration
and consulting, personal wealth planning, employee benefit plan audits,
transaction support, business valuations, litigation support, international
services, and small business solutions, in addition to traditional tax and
assurance services.
For more information please visit Clark Schaefer Hackett’s website
at cshco.com.
Planes Moving and Storage
Named as 2014 “Top Workplace
in Cincinnati”
Planes Moving and Storage was named a 2014 “Top Workplace in
Cincinnati” in the medium business category by the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Planes was one of only 30 medium-size companies to receive this honor.
This is the fifth consecutive year Enquirer Media has held the Top Workplace
rankings. Using employee satisfaction surveys, the news publisher ranked
workplaces according to employee satisfaction, empowerment, benefits, and
work/life balance, among other factors.
“We’re extremely honored to receive this prestigious award,” said John
Planes, John Planes, CEO of Planes Moving and Storage. “We are keenly
aware that our company’s success is tied directly to our brilliant and
dynamic employees, and we thank them for this honor and for making
Planes a great place to work.”
The award coincides with another company milestone – the launch of a
new website for Planes Specialized Logistics, a division of Planes Moving
and Storage. The new www.planes-specializedlogistics.com introduces
the company’s rebranding efforts, including a new logo and a revitalized
approach to communicating the future of logistics.
J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P. Welcomes New
Staff Member
J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P. is pleased to
announce the hiring of Diane Coppola,
CPA as senior manager. Diane has a BS
degree in accounting and finance from
Rutgers University. J.D. Cloud & Co. L.L.P.,
founded in 1913, is the oldest independent
certified public accounting firm in Greater
Cincinnati and has celebrated 100 years
of serving clients in the Tri-State region
of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and
Southeastern Indiana. Cloud is a member
of CPA Associates International, Inc., a
worldwide organization of independent CPA
firms. For more information, contact them
at 513.621.1188 or www.jdcloud.com.
Mercy Health- Fairfield Hospital’s
Nursing Excellence Earns Prestigious
Magnet® Recognition
Mercy Health –
Fairfield Hospital
has achieved
Magnet®
recognition
as a result
of its nursing
professionalism,
teamwork and
superiority in
patient care.
The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition
Program® determines which hospitals receive Magnet recognition. With this
credential, Fairfield Hospital joins the Magnet community, a select group of
401, out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations. Fairfield Hospital is the
first Butler County hospital to achieve Magnet recognition and the first adult
hospital in Cincinnati to earn the recognition in its first attempt to do so.
Pat Davis-Hagens, Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Mercy Health says, “Achieving
Magnet recognition reinforces the culture of excellence that is a cornerstone of
how we serve our community.”
Magnet recognition has become the gold standard for nursing excellence.
U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals,”
for example, includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of
inpatient care.
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Emcee Training
Friday, August 8
8:30-10:30am
Many people step into the role of emcee believing, “Anyone can do this” or “I
can wing it.” Or they may be nervous about standing up in front of a crowd.
If you fit in to either category, join us and learn how to be comfortable
on stage and be an effective emcee. Kendall Wright of Entelechy
Training and Development Inc. will lead a training to help members
prepare and learn the duties of an emcee. Kendall, ranks among the most
innovative and effective facilitators, professional speakers and authors in
the areas of Leadership, Management, Motivation and
Presentation skills. A gifted communicator, Kendall’s unique
ability to facilitate learning, while providing strategic and
tactical components for actualization, is unparalleled. In
each presentation, Mr. Wright will invite you and your team
to explore the ‘Whys’ and to embrace the ‘How tos.’
If you want to learn more, plan to attend the
training. Make your reservation by calling the
Chamber at 513.777.3600 or online at
www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
Mark Your Calendar!
Friday, August 1st • 8-9:30AM
Kick Up Your Executive Presence
Women for Women (W4W) is the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance group
that brings women together for networking and discussions that address today’s
pertinent topics. Reservations can be made on our website:
www.TheChamberAlliance.com or by calling 513.777.3600. The Cost is $10.
Thank you to Walmart for providing breakfast!
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Wednesday, August 20th • 8:00 -9:30AM
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To play in the Classic (foursomes are limited) or to be a sponsor, please
contact Kathy Rambo at 513.777.3600 or check our website at
www.golfclassic.TheChamberAlliance.com.
Cincinnati Children’s is ranked top 3 in the country.
Mikiyah has sickle cell disease. But she’s living a healthy, active life
because she has some of the nation’s top specialists caring for her,
right here at Cincinnati Children’s.
Mikiyah is why our doctors work around the clock to find cures.
Why U.S. News & World Report ranks us in the top 10 of all 10 ranked
specialties. Why families come to us from all 50 states and 89 countries.
And why we’re rated one of the top three children’s hospitals in the
nation for the fourth year in a row.
Find out more about how Cincinnati Children’s specialties rank
at www.cincinnatichildrens.org/usnews.
Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
7777 Yankee Road
Liberty Township, OH 45044
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What’s New in
Liberty Township
www.liberty-township.com
A GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR INDEPENDENCE ELEMEMTARY SCHOOL 4th GRADERS
This year’s Independence Elementary School fourth graders learned some of their
science and social studies curriculum in a hands-on way thanks to the leadership
and vision of their teacher Ryan Corris and some representatives of the business
community. Mr. Corris had the idea to utilize the Liberty Center development as
a real-life example to help teach topics like changing ecosystems, weathering,
erosion, economics and working with timelines. A team of professionals representing
Steiner & Associates, developer of Liberty Center, and Liberty Township made
presentations to the students in their classrooms last November on these topics.
The presentations were well-received and served as a preview to their field trip and
site visit which was conducted in early May. During the field trip, the students had
the opportunity to learn more about the Liberty Center construction site and witness
first-hand some site grading work. In addition, the fourth graders traveled to Dudley
Woods Park to see some of the restoration work along Gregory Creek that was
completed recently by the Liberty Center development team. The collaboration was
rewarding for all involved, and we hope the students will remember the behind-thescenes preview they received when the project opens next fall!
TOWNSHIP LEADS REGION IN SINGLE-FAMILY PERMITS
A recent press release from the Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati (HBA), recognizes Liberty Township as leading the region in issuing single-family
housing permits through April 2014.
Liberty Township issued 92 permits through April. Hamilton Township in Warren County has the next highest permit number at 63. Two other Butler County townships
made the list of top 15 communities in the region with the highest number of single-family permits—Fairfield Township issued 18 permits and West Chester Township
issued 17 permits, both through April.
The HBA acknowledges Carriage Hill, site of the 2014 Homearama Show, as being one factor in the permit numbers. Liberty Township ended 2013 as the top
community for single-family housing permits so the trend is continuing.
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Heroes of Character 5th Annual Celebration
Joe Hinson, West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance President
& CEO - 2014 Honoree, with nominators, Shakila Ahmad
of The Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati and Dr. Masood
Ahmad of Allergy & Asthma Specialty Center.
The 2014 Heroes of Character Celebration honored our community heroes and
emerging students who are committed to making a difference. The celebration,
hosted by the Character Council of Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky,
identified thirteen individuals who are exhibiting ethics, excellence, and caring
in the way they operate in the community; at work; or as a student.
Our own, Joe Hinson, President & CEO of the West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance, is a 2014 “Hero of Character” as a result of his tireless efforts
to provide an example of how the practice of character-building in the
professional environment leads to great results.
Mary Andres Russell, Executive Director of The Character Council says, “What
a delight to celebrate these outstanding leaders! Their stories of overcoming
obstacles, service to the community, and generosity to others, give us hope.
We honor them for their role as models and leaders of character in the
community; we were especially thrilled to honor Joe Hinson for his commitment
to building a regional business culture rooted in character and integrity. We
appreciate how he encourages and helps so many others succeed.”
We congratulate Joe on this award and thank the Character Council of Great
Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky for recognizing the great work of the Heroes of
Character in our community!
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July Luncheon Recap
Brad Eaton, Vice President, Sponsor Services with the Dayton Dragons
gave luncheon attendees an inside look at the Dayton Dragons’ approach
to what he called the “family entertainment” business. Brad shared the
strategy, tactics, and ideas behind the team that boasts more than 1,025
consecutive sell-out games.
So, after 15 years, what’s secret to this incredible track record?
Brad calls this “common sense marketing” which is their commitment to
challenging the way things have always been done—which is certainly not
an easy feat in baseball or professional sports for that matter.
The Dragon’s organization doesn’t buy in to the idea of, “Because that’s
the way it’s always been done”. On the contrary, they have found success by avoiding the status
quo looking at how things can be done differently.
“Back when the Dragons started in 2000”, Brad explained, “other teams had more than 100
years of minor league experience behind them, and had traditional ways of doing things”.
Despite their knowledge of these practices, the Dayton Dragons set out to break the mold.
Showing pictures of downtown Dayton before the stadium was built, and then comparing that to
current-day photos he called “the dream”, Brad explained the Dragons realized that “even if it
ain’t broke, then break it and fix it so it gets even better.”
Brad shared several other ways the Dragons continue to put their fans first for the sake of the
overall experience. One such way is how they sell season tickets. They offer and even encourage
fans to buy smaller packages instead of overselling them. The Dragons “talking down” approach
leads fans to smaller 17 or 35 season/game packages have resulted in a 97 to 98 percent
ticket renewal rate.
The Dragons pay attention to every detail of the fan experience and gift nights are no exception.
The Dragons recognize that their season ticket holders are their best, most valuable fans. In
contrast to major league gift nights, the Dragons make sure these valuable customers are
proactively given the gifts and are not forced to show up early or stand in line with everyone
else. This all plays in to their efforts to create a fan experience and renew their best customers.
“Again, it’s common sense stuff here,” Brad said, “In the end, if the season ticket holders
can’t make it to a giveaway night, they are able to come at any time and pick up a gift that is
reserved for them. In turn, those who aren’t season ticket holders see the gifts as a compelling
reason to want to become season ticket holders”.
SPEAKER - Brad Eaton, Dayton Dragons
EMCEE - Natasha Bryant, Office Depot -Voice of
America Centre
In the end, the Dragons embrace that they are a sports entertainment franchise. And, a result,
they openly challenge the so-called traditional ways of marketing to fans. The Dragons team is a
“vastly different product,” Brad explained.
And as for those attending the luncheon? Brad suggested that we ask, “What if we did
something different for our industry?” The answer as to how we treat our customers, fans or
supporters, he suggested, just might be common sense.
Kim Sykes
Edoc Service, Inc.
[email protected]
513.829.7101
SEE THE AUGUST LUNCHEON RECAP & PHOTOS ON THE CHAMBER
ALLIANCE’S WEBSITE: www.TheChamberAlliance.com
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NEW MEMBERS - Joe Hinson Chamber President &
CEO welcomes members attending a luncheon for the
first time (left to right) Keith Weigand, Pulse Health
Solutions; Bob McCollins, Pulse Health Solutions;
Michelle Kingsfield, Premier Health – Atrium Medical
Center; Scott Holthaus, Holthaus Lackner Signs, Inc.;
Lynn Trau; Corey Bradford, Hibu; Sherry Ems, Fulton
Communications; John Rouse, Professional Resources
Organization; Rachel Kuntz, Fox Run Systems; Steve
Price, Next Step Energy Solutions
This Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, August 12 • 11:30am – 1:30pm
Four Bridges Country Club
8300 Four Bridges Dr., Liberty Township
Healthcare Discussion & Planning
On March 23, 2010 President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act in to law. With
the unprecedented changes of health care reform have come uncertainty, challenges,
and numerous questions. Join us for a panel discussion about The Affordable Care Act
and what companies need to do to implement it.
Our Panelist/Topics:
• Jamie Charlton, CFP® Saxon Financial Consulting, will discuss
insurance options for employers including Healthcare Exchanges.
SPONSOR – Sharon Howard Premier Health – Atrium
Medical Center
•
Dr. Barbara Tobias, Medical Director, Health Collaborative, will
discuss access to care focusing on the importance of establishing a Primary Care
Physician and specifically, an initiative in Greater Cincinnati.
•
Kirk Woodruff, Executive Vice President of Business Development
- Edlogics, Inc., will discuss healthcare consumer engagement and supporting
technology.
Karen Mueller of HORAN is the facilitator of the discussion. Our Emcee is Lynda
O’Connor from the Lakota Board of Education.
Next Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, September 9 • 11:30am - 1pm
Wetherington Golf & Country Club
7337 Country Club Lane, West Chester
SPONSOR – Chelsea Staton & Andrew Nathan,
Fifth Third Bank
Next Month, Britt Scearce, from Business Development at Emery Federal
Credit Union will present, “Credit Scores Demystified”. Credit scores can be
complicated to understand, but can have a big impact on every part of your day-to-day
life and your business. Britt will reveal the secrets regarding how these scores work and
how to win the credit score game. Britt has spent the last 20 years in the financial
services industry helping people with mortgage lending, banking and credit education.
He has a passion for educating people in all areas of their financial lives. Britt is a
regular guest expert on the Simply Money radio show heard on 55KRC in Cincinnati
and on the Fox 19 Morning Extra TV Show.
How To RSVP
Call the Chamber at 513.777.3600 or visit TheChamberAlliance.com.
Luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30am - 1pm.
Cancel before noon on the Monday before the lunch to avoid being charged.
$27 - for members and employees of member organizations who RSVP
SPONSOR - Linda Menz, Sebaly Shillito + Dyer
Leadership 21 – Class of 2014 announced their
class project, The Caring for Kids
Campaign. Learn more at www.sdfjskfklf.com
by the Friday before each Luncheon
$32 - for members who RSVP after the Friday before the Luncheon
$40 - for non-members
Pay by check, Mastercard, VISA or Discover and avoid the registration line. Special dietary
needs will gladly be taken care of by letting us know when you RSVP for the luncheon.
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SPOTLIGHT ON RiskSOURCE® Clark-Theders
Located in West Chester, Ohio, RiskSOURCE® Clark-Theders has
served our community for over 60 years. However, RiskSOURCE®
Clark-Theders is not just an insurance agency it’s a leader in creating
a risk management-focused model.
Early on, Jonathan Theders, the company’s CEO, recognized that the
company was competing in the crowded insurance category. He did
not want to compete on price or be a
commodity, so he decided to examine
what truly made—and still makes—
RiskSOURCE® Clark-Theders different. The
answer was the birth of a unique, valuedriven risk management company.
Theders’ team conducted an analysis
of the typical client, namely a CFO at a
mid-to-large-sized company. The analysis showed that CFOs spend
less than 5 percent of their time on insurance and risk management.
And of that 5 percent, the majority is spent on the annual insurance
transaction. That means they may spend less than 1 percent of their
time analyzing the risk of that organization.
This “eureka” moment led Jonathon to declare, “Clients must see us
as a risk manager first, and a provider of insurance second”.
For 75 years
we’ve enriched
the experiences
of our clients, our
professionals, and our
communities. It’s our
mission and the source
of our growth along the
I-75 corridor. Because
we are rooted in the
communities we serve,
we stay grounded as
we grow. And because
we are invested in the
clients we serve, we’re
playing a proud role in
the region’s expansion.
We believe in smart
growth and strong
roots for us, our clients,
and our communities.
Grounded
as we grow
Over time, Clark-Theders Insurance Agency evolved by offering
new products such as the RiskSOURCE® audit in 2009. This was
the genesis of the firm’s new name, RiskSOURCE® Clark-Theders.
Today, the company makes sure it answers underwriters’ questions
by investing time up-front in the assessment of the client. This
diminishes ambiguity for the underwriter so that they can assume the
appropriate amount of risk at a lower cost. The results show this is
the right approach because every
company that has undergone a
RiskSOURCE® Clark-Theders audit,
has become a client.
Whether it be organizing networks
for forward-thinking agencies or just
continuing to share insights into the
RiskSOURCE® model of what a risk
manager (or an insurance agency) should be, one thing is for sure:
RiskSOURCE® is truly unique. For more information visit our website
at: www.risksource.com.
Kim Sykes
Edoc Service, Inc.
[email protected]
513.829.7101
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Connecting the Dots
Mitchell Willis - Growing Grass Roots and
Connecting the Dots
For Mitchell Willis, Director of Resource Development
at the Butler County United Way, connecting the dots
means more than increasing business. It means
developing a grass roots community.
United Way has been an integral part the Butler County community for
92 years and an integral part of The West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance since its inception. “I think we have to be more involved with
our chambers”, Mitchell said, “it helps the United Way foster business
relationships with both small and large businesses – relationships that
are key to the United Way’s programs and success.”
•
But Mitchell wanted to take his networking to a new level. “I came here
four years ago and I didn’t know a soul”, he said, “I wanted to live in
my community, go to church in my community and develop long lasting
relationships with my colleagues. I wanted to develop a grass roots
presence. Not just for United Way but for myself.”
With less than one week in the area Mitchell rolled up his sleeves and
got to work starting Leadership 21, a program designed to improve the
quantity, quality and effectiveness of leadership along the I-75 Growth
Corridor. He became so involved in the West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance and the surrounding communities he was awarded the “Citizen
of the Year Award” in 2013.
•
The secret to Mitchell’s success is straightforward. “Get involved”, he
said, “Take advantage of all the free opportunities. Business after Hours,
Sixty-Second Connect, Leadership 21 these are all great opportunities
to get to know and understand what other companies do.”
To learn more about how Mitchell Willis and the Butler County United
Way make our community a better place visit
www.bc-unitedway.org.
Patrick Venturella
Liberty Chamber
Alliance Volunteer
[email protected]
513-320-6925
Chamber Advisors
Corner
Stress-test your retirement by
calculating income with and
without Social Security
Around age 50, begin to plan the best age to access
Social Security benefits. Consider taking payments early
at a reduced benefit or delay for a larger benefit. But
while spreadsheets and calculations can help project your
retirement income, how likely is it that Social Security will
pay your full benefit over the course of your retirement years?
Without changes, not very likely. Neither Medicare nor Social
Security can sustain projected long-run programs in full
under current scheduled financing, according to the agency’s
2013 annual report.
In fact, the Social Security Administration projects that in 19
years-- in 2033-- the trust fund set up to pay for shortfalls in
benefit payments will be depleted.
Without the trust fund making up the difference, income tax
revenue will only support 77 percent of scheduled benefits.
Worse yet, the 2004 Annual Report projected a depletion of
the trust fund in 2042.
Can you afford the retirement you desire without your full
benefits, if it comes to that?
Until we get guidance from Congress to fix this projected
shortfall, Kehoe Financial Advisors recommends taking a
cautious approach in assuming your benefit.
Lessen dependence on Social Security income by saving
more money with employer retirement plans or IRAs. Also,
if you have not yet retired, stress-test retirement income by
assuming a reduction of Social Security benefits.
While solutions can also include retiring later than
anticipated, cutting expenses or working part-time after
retiring, planning 15 to 20 years ahead to save and invest
can make the difference between enjoying senior years that
are golden or not so golden.
Now is the time to look for financial planning or investment
guidance so that your future is assured!
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
Sharon is one of your first points of contact when you join
the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance. Plus, she is
a great resource for getting involved. In her role, Sharon
provides insight into how the Chamber can benefit both
current and prospective members.
•
Steven Kehoe
Kehoe Financial Advisors
[email protected]
513. 481.8555
SHARON PETERS
513.777.3600
[email protected]
January 2014
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VOICE
August
13
Update on Lakota Local Schools
The state of Ohio’s budget runs for two years at a time – a biennium budget.
The state also revisits the budget plan partway through that period, a process
called the mid-biennium budget review, or simply MBR. But in addition to
budget adjustments, the MBR has become a vehicle for policy changes as well.
Ohio’s Office of Budget and Management notes that, the latest MBR, which was
just completed, includes “reforms in policies affecting K-12 education, higher
education, workforce development, jobs creation, energy policy, health care and
services for the most vulnerable Ohioans.”
The changes for K-12 education are in House Bill 487. It’s
more than 100,000 words long, and has some important
changes. These are just a few of them:
For a number of years Lakota has offered high school
students a Postsecondary Enrollment Option program (PSEO), in which high
school students took college courses and received college credit. Many
students drove themselves to local college campuses to attend those classes.
That program will be replaced, beginning in the 2015-16 school year, with a
new College Credit Plus (CCP) program. Most significantly, seventh and eighth
graders will be allowed to participate. (No word on whether they’re planning to
lower the driving age to 12.) The bill also requires all public schools to offer the
program. The MBR also expands career tech education to grades 7 and 8 as
well, although it allows schools to request a waiver of that requirement.
Ohio is one of the 43 states that have adopted the Common Core standards
in math and English/Language Arts. The MBR doesn’t change that, but it
does restrict the state Board of Education from “working with a multi-state
consortium when adopting or revising the standards in social studies, American
history, American government or science.”
The MBR also requires that public school districts set up a parent advisory
committee to review the textbooks being selected for their children to use, but
also spells out that the local Board
of Education is the sole authority
in “determining and selecting
textbooks, reading lists, instructional
materials and curriculum for its
schools.”
There’s much more in the bill, and school districts around the state are going
through it and implementing the required changes.
dR. KAREN MANTIA,
SUPERINTENDENT
[email protected]
513.644.1166
Lakota Local Schools
For 75 years
we’ve enriched
the experiences
of our clients, our
professionals, and our
communities. It’s our
mission and the source
of our growth along the
I-75 corridor. Because
we are rooted in the
communities we serve,
we stay grounded as
we grow. And because
we are invested in the
clients we serve, we’re
playing a proud role in
the region’s expansion.
We believe in smart
growth and strong
roots for us, our clients,
and our communities.
Grounded
as we grow
www.cshco.com
CPAs & Business Consultants
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www.charactercincinnati.org
Each month, The Chamber Alliance highlights an individual who
demonstrates a specific characteristic. The Chamber Alliance
considers it important to honor those who contribution and make a
difference in our community.
“KINDNESS”
Dan Mathis
Huntington Learning Center
MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE
Karen Louder is here to help you continue to make the
most of your membership with the West Chester • Liberty
Chamber Alliance. Her position in the Membership
Department is to make sure you are getting a return
on your investment. Contact Karen if you need more
information on how to STAY CONNECTED.
KAREN LOUDER
513.777.3600
[email protected]
“Dan exemplifies the quality of kindness through his friendly and considerate
behavior towards others. Not only does he generously provide an opportunity for
students to interact with businesses through his sponsorship of the student table
at the Chamber luncheons, but he personally takes the time to greet each and
every one. His friendly concern ensures they feel cared for and comfortable.”
-Lynda O’Connor, Board Member, Lakota Board of Education
The West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance is proud to be the only
This character highlight was provided by
Emily Benson
Union Institute & University
[email protected]
513.487.1178
Emery Federal Credit Union is celebrating
75 years of service to our Members
and the surrounding community.
Throughout our history, we have
established strong bonds with our
Members through lower loan interest
rates and higher yield on deposits, and
low fee convenience services.
513.530.9351
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Come See us For:
• Complete Suite of Business Services
• Commerical Deposit Accounts
• Commercial Loans
• Real Estate & SBA
• MasterCard Credit Card
• Insurance Services
[email protected]
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National Reach. Regional Focus.
With more than 100 lawyers in the region,
we counsel top local companies on their
most important matters.
THOMPSON HINE
LLP
www.ThompsonHine.com
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DAYTON | NEW YORK | WASHINGTON, D.C.
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Sixty-Second Connect
Tuesday, August 26
12-1pm
The NEXT Young
Professionals group
kicked off the
2014 relaunch on
Wednesday, June
4th at UNO Pizzeria
& Grill in West Chester. Forty young professionals (aged 21-40)
showed up for the networking happy hour. The event was a great
opportunity for young professionals to network, meet new business
contacts, and make new friends. The NEXT YP program was started
by the West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance to help connect, and
better serve, area young professionals in West Chester and Liberty
Townships and the I-75 growth corridor. Special thanks to Becky &
Todd Wilber of CTI Restaurants for hosting the event.
For information on our next event, connect with NEXT Young
Professionals on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nextyp or on
Twitter: @nextyp. Get text reminders for NEXT YP events sent directly
to your mobile phone by texting “NEXTYP” to 95577. NEXT YP texts
are sponsored by ProSource.
Join members once a month at the
Chamber to connect in sixty-seconds!
This one-hour program helps members
build lasting business relationships and
share valuable business information
with other members. Sixty-Second
Connect consists of a self-introduction
by each attendee, two five-minute sponsor
presentations, door prizes and lunch.
Membership is required for attendance. Bring lots of business
cards and be prepared to talk about you and your business in
sixty-seconds. This is another way our Chamber “Connects
people & possibilities.”
This group is open to Chamber members and non-members aged
21-40. Social events are held the first Wednesday of the month
from 5:30-7:30pm at various locations. Lunch & Learns are held
quarterly.
Wednesday, August 6 - 5:30-7:30pm
Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub
9102 West Chester Towne Centre Drive, West Chester
Hosted by YP Jon Peters of ProSource
Wednesday, September 3- 5:30-7:30pm
The Draft Bar & Grill
7029 Yankee Road, Liberty Township
Hosted by YP Mandy Spence of Lunatic Fringe and Jen Smoot of Full
Throttle Indoor Karting
Wednesday, September 10- 12:20-1:00pm
Lunch & Learn
The Chamber Alliance Office
8922 Beckett Road
YP Ian Murray of Murray Multimedia Resources will present “Why You
Need to Rethink Your Social Media Marketing”
Please RSVP to [email protected]
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Thank you to Fricker’s of West Chester for
providing lunch for the NEXT YP team meetings
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The 3rd Annual Everest Award
Presented by HORAN
August 15, 2014, 6 to10pm
Cincinnati Marriott North
6189 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, Ohio
Join us for the 3rd Annual Everest Award recognizing
Leaders & Legends on the I-75 Growth Corridor
Our 2014 Honorees have had a positive impact
on business, the community or quality of life within the
I-75 Growth Corridor.
The 2014 Honorees are:
Wilbur Cohen
Dick Alderson
Cohen USA
Alderson Properties
For more information
or to RSVP, please visit
www.TheChamberAlliance.com,
or call 513.777.3600
Media Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Speaker Sponsor
Emcee:
Clyde Gray
Co-Anchor of
9 On Your Side
at 5, 6 and 11PM
newscasts, WCPO
9 On Your Side
Gold Sponsors
Jim Day
Esther Price Candies
Speaker: Archie Griffin
Played 7 seasons in the NFL
with the Bengals and is college
football’s only two-time
Heisman Trophy winner.
Griffin also won four Big Ten
Conference titles with the
Ohio State Buckeyes.
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
Meadows Law Firm
5900 West Chester Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Jeff Meadows (holding the scissors) celebrated the opening of his Union Centre Law Firm with
a ribbon-cutting celebration. Meadows Law Firm is a small office of lawyers from the area who
pride themselves in continuing their education in all disciplines necessary to represent their
clients. The Chamber Ambassadors joined in the ceremony.
Kiwanis Club of West Chester
Liberty Township
Kiwanis International was founded almost 100 years ago (1915) as a networking organization
for businesses, but quickly changed their mission to focus on community service. The West
Chester-Liberty Club has the same level of commitment of service for both townships and
the Lakota School district. The local club is pictured here at their bi-monthly meeting (at West
Chester’s Mid-Point Library) celebrating the formation of this chapter.
The Estates of Treillage
West Chester
New Members
David Clinton (center) of David J. Clinton & Company along with Keller-Williams Realty hosted
the groundbreaking ceremony for phase II of The Estates of Treillage located in West Chester
and bordering Liberty Township. The unique design of the homes and an ornamental landscape
sets the stage for one of the area’s most exciting new developments. Realtors, builders and
local township officials joined in the celebration. Also present were elected officials, Mark
Welch, Vice President, West Chester Township and T.C. Rogers, Butler County Commissioner.
Apollo Electric
Juli Niles
4848 Duff Drive, Suite B
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-860-4490
Construction-Electrical
CK’s Healthy Options Vending, LLC
Julie Collett
8239 South Port Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-658-8005
Vending Companies - Food
ARC Document Solutions
Bridget Dreher
7157 E. Kemper Road
Cincinnati OH 45242
513-326-2300
Signs, Banners and Graphics
Costco Wholesale
Sil Florez
1100 E Kemper Road
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-346-7943
Retail - Buyer’s Clubs
Briscos
Scott Shearin
8939 Hialeah Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-833-4306
Manufacturing - Foodstuffs
Fulton Communications
Dan Zieverink
9100 W Chester Towne Ctr Dr #325
West Chester OH 45069
513-673-6960
Telephone Communication-Equipment/
System
Butler Water Systems LLC
Art Friedrich 4851 Pleasant Avenue
Fairfield OH 45014
513-863-5700
Water Purification
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Hilton Garden Inn
Thomas Holmes
9306 Schulze Drive
West Chester OH
45069
317-695-5493
Hotel & Conference Center
www.TheChamberAlliance.com
Kiwanis Club of West Chester - Liberty
Township
Kathleen Moylan
3390 Oak Spring Drive
Liberty Township OH 45011
828-467-0761
Service Organization - Charitable
Meadows Law Firm
Jeff Meadows
5900 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-860-5533
Attorneys
National Voice of America Museum of
Broadcasting
Jack Dominic
8070 Tylersville Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-777-0027
Parks & Recreation
Next Step Energy Solutions
Steve Price
2681 Arbor Pointe Drive
Middletown OH 45042
513-594-3013
Consulting - Energy, Utilities
Oxford Physical Therapy Centers
Jenny Linville
7567 Central Parke Boulevard
Mason OH 45040
513-701-6102
Medical - Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation
Shine of Cincinnati
Tony Stevens
180 Rockford Drive
Hamilton OH 45013
513-720-6629
Window Cleaning
Professional Resources Organization
John Rouse
P.O. Box 26 Lebanon OH 45036
513-228-0842
Consulting - Coaching
Star One Realtors, Inc.
Jody Fall
6875-A Fountains Boulevard.
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-9500
Real Estate - Commercial
SanMar Corporation
Scott Tillery
8901 Global Way
West Chester OH 45069
513-682-7024
Distribution/ Packaging
Visiting Angels
Patty Pinney
8050 Beckett Center Dr, Ste 103
West Chester OH 45069
513-942-5600
In-home care - non-medical
Renewing Members
2020 Exhibits
Jill Kinduell
9800 Princeton Glendale Road
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-454-0188
Cincinnati Premium Outlets
Mary Ann Mattscheck
400 Premium Outlets Drive
Monroe OH 45050
513-539-0710
Liberty Grand Villas
Brian Jimenez
941 Chatham Lane, Suite 100
Columbus OH 43221
614-457-0200
PNC Bank
Jenny Tatman
7811 Tylersville Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-6606
Star One Realtors, Inc.
Mark Meinhardt
6875-A Fountains Boulevard
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-9500
AKOS Promotions, Inc.
Christine Smith
122 West Main Street
Mason OH 45040
513-398-6324
Cintas Document Management
Bradley Powers
690 East Crescentville Road, STE A
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-671-7717
Lincoln Financial Advisors
Thomas Holding
8223 Bay Tree Court
West Chester OH 45069
513-942-4410
PRESTIGE Technical Services, Inc.
Joan Mears
7908 Cincinnati-Dayton Road #T
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-6800
Stephenson & Warner
Larry Warner
1502 University Blvd
Hamilton OH 45011
513-868-8600
Albertz & Associates, CPA
Mark Albertz
1329 E. Kemper Road, Suite 4224
Cincinnati OH 45246-5100
513-891-8400
Cornerstone Services, Inc.
Dave Senger
5568 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-603-1127
M/I Homes
Karen Taylor
9349 Waterstone Blvd.
Cincinnati OH 45249
513-850-5489
Princeton Pike Church of God
Barry Clardy
6101 Princeton-Glendale Road
Hamilton OH 45011
513-867-1995
The Dragonfly Foundation
Ria Davidson
9275 Governors Way
Cincinnati OH 45249
513-452-3359
American Savings Bank
Fred DeBiasi
701 North University Boulevard
Middletown OH 45042-3357
(513) 422-6324
Esther Price Candies Corporation
Peggy Weaver
8620 North Pavilion Drive
West Chester OH 45069
937-253-2121
Rich Sears Photography
Rich Sears
6691 Foxhunt Court
West Chester OH 45069
513-324-5643
The Spicy Olive
Melanie Cedargren
7671 Cox Lane
West Chester OH 45069
513-847-4397
Atrium Medical Center Foundation
Mike Stautberg
PO Box 8810
Middletown OH 45005
513-420-5125
Focus on Youth, Inc.
Cindy Skinner
8904 Brookside Ave
West Chester OH 45069
513-644-1030
Millikin & Fitton Law Firm
William Keck
9032 Union Centre Boulevard, Ste.
200
West Chester OH 45069
513-863-6700
Robin’s Vapors
Robin Glace
6074 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-889-4823
Tom’s Superior Driving School
Tom Hauser
7390 Liberty One Drive
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-779-1040
Avis & Budget Rental Car & Trucks
Mike Deger
300 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-671-0191
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Scott Phillips
9277 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 300
West Chester OH 45069
513-870-8206
Roosevelt Surgical Associates
Sandra Dennis
4040 Roosevelt Blvd
Middletown OH 45044
513-424-0941
TradeGlobal
Dave Cook
5389 East Provident Drive
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-346-3100
Beiersdorf, Inc.
Randy Suer
5232 E Provident Drive
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-682-7303
G & J Pepsi Cola of Hamilton
Debbie Love
2580 Bobmeyer Road
Hamilton OH 45015
513-896-3700
Uno Pizzeria & Grill
Becky Wilber
P.O. Box 1757
West Chester OH 45069
513-874-2244
BNI Business Network International
Brennan Scanlon
639 Philadelphia St
Covington KY 41011
859-655-9434
Gold & Diamonds
Aaron Youkilis
9654 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
Cincinnati OH 45241
513-777-9900
Roth & Hassett, CPAs/Financial
Consult. of W Chest
Matt Roth
8087 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-755-2272
Burke & Schindler CPAs
Tom Gady
901 Adams Crossing
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-455-8200
Haire Bohmer Wealth Management
Group LLC
David Haire
9075 Centre Point Drive Ste 100
West Chester OH 45069
513-942-9700
Cassidy Turley
Doug Bolton
221 East 4th St, 26th Floor
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-421-4884
Centennial, Inc.
Mike Sipple
8044 Montgomery Road, Suite 260
Cincinnati OH 45236
513-366-3762
Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
Jamie Theiss
MLC 16050, 7777 Yankee Road
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-803-0266
Horizon Payroll Solutions
Bradley Johnson
2700 Miamisburg-Centerville Road,
Ste 580
Dayton OH 45459
937-434-8244
IceTech America, Inc.
Dennis Hjort
5217 Muhlhauser Road
Hamilton OH 45011
513-942-4144
Lakota Sports Organization
Bruce Rhodes
P.O. Box 212 West Chester
OH 45071
513-684-4944
Mindful Wellness Massage and
Bodywork, LLC
Jacky Groenewegen
8859 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Ste
#007
West Chester OH 45069
513-382-3132
Moe’s Outdoor Equipment and
Supplies
Dale Magie
7267 Yankee Road
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-755-4655
Noah’s Ark Animal Clinic of West
Chester
Leah Pierce
8675 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-6100
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
Consultants, Inc
Jerry Magone
275 North Breiel Boulevard
Middletown OH 45042
513-424-7711
Park National Bank
Dave Gooch
8366 Princeton Glendale Road, Ste A
West Chester OH 45071
513-965-4010
Phelan Insurance Agency, Inc
Brent Phelan
8763 Union Centre Blvd., Suite 101
West Chester OH 45069
513-874-7490
Pinnacle Financial Advisors, LLC
Scott Sims
9100 West Chester Towne Centre
Drive, Ste 225
West Chester OH 45069
513-874-4440
Rumpke Consolidated, Inc.
Molly Yeager
3800 Struble Road
Cincinnati OH 45251
513-741-6765
SCORE Chapter 34
Mike Martin
525 Vine Street, Ste. 1030
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-684-2812
W.P. Dolle, LLC
Lori Weber
201 E Fifth St, Ste 1000
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-562-1180
Walmart
Scott Valentine
8288 Cincinnati Dayton Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-777-2397
Sibcy Cline Realtors - Anton
Susanne Anton
7677 Voice of America Centre Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-519-9455
West Chester Academy of
Music and Dance
Patsy Rabinowitz
8374 Princeton Glendale Road, Ste 5
West Chester OH 45069
513-829-2345
Sibcy Cline Realtors - Tausch
Deborah Robb Tausch
7677 Voice of America Centre Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-535-7878
Wilks Insurance Agency
Craig Wilks
6011 Tylersville Road
Mason OH 45040
513-755-8500
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Emcee Training, 8:30-10:30am
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Women4Women Lunch & Lecture, 11:30am-1pm
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Tuesday, August 12
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