Newsletter - Clermont Chamber

Newsletter
Upcoming Events
June 2 & 16 - Networking@Noon
Union Township Civic Center
Summer 2009
40th Anniversary
Keep until September 2009
1969 - 2009
Building a sense of community for Clermont County Business
Increasing visibility for Clermont Chamber members
Attracting new members to the Clermont Chamber
June 5 - Protecting Your Business from
Computer Fraud, Kamphaus Henning &
Hood
June 11 - Chamber Tailgate
Relevant Works
June 25 - MorningMixer
The Conference Center at the Drake
July 7 & 21 - Networking@Noon
Union Township Civic Center
July 8 - New Member & Prospective
Member Reception, Clermont Chamber of
Commerce
July 15 - Chamber Tailgate
Pinebrook Senior Living
July 23 - MorningMixer
Beechmont Motorsports
July 29 - Steps to Starting a New
Business, Clermont Chamber
August 4 & 18 - Networking@Noon
Union Township Civic Center
600 Visit Business Expo
The 2009 Cincinnati Bell Clermont Business
Expo, the chamber’s first Expo in over
8 years, was an enormous success.
Threefold in purpose, the Expo was planned
and designed by a volunteer committee
of Chamber members to build a sense
of community among Clermont County
businesses, increase visibility of Clermont
Chamber members, and attract new
members to the Clermont Chamber.
We would like to recognize our committee
members, our sponsors, our exhibitors,
our members for supporting this Expo with
your time, talent, financial support and
attendance.
Special thanks Grant Career Center, Great
Oaks Institute of Technology and Career
Development and University of Cincinnati
Clermont College for allowing the Chamber
to kick off the Expo with the extremely
popular, sold out business education
August 6 - Hot Dog in Paradise Tailgate
Clermont Chamber
August 27 - MorningMixer
Cincinnati Bell Technology Pavilion at
Great American Ballpark
September 1 & 15 - Networking@Noon
Union Township Civic Center
September 3 - Gather on the Green
Terrace Park Country Club
PNC Bank was a major expo sponsor
September 10 - Chamber Tailgate
The Reserves of Greycliff-Fischer Homes
Over 300 people attended Looking for Signs of
Sustainable Recovery breakfast
Brian Beaulieu, Executive Director, Institute for
Trend Research.
seminar that these educational partners have
been building since 2005. These educators
are deeply committed to providing a quality
education for our future workforce and to
working in partnership with business to help
ensure their success as future employers of
our county’s students. This fantastic, sold-out
program featuring National Economist Brian
Beaulieu and his accurate forecasting, ontarget advice for making solid and profitable
business decisions attracted more than half of
the Expo attendees.
Thank you to title sponsor, Cincinnati Bell,
major sponsor, PNC Bank, lunch presenting
sponsor, Receptions Inc., media sponsor
Business Courier and supporting sponsor,
University of Cincinnati Clermont College. We
look forward to another spectacular Expo in
2010.
September 23 - IRS/State of Ohio Tax
Workshop, Union Township Civic Center
September 24 - MorningMixer
Clermont County MRDD-Wildey School
For more information about these Chamber
events please call 513.576.5000, or visit us
online at www.clermontchamber.com.
Life Management Strategies, LLC Booth
Left to right Ed Wood, National Bank & Trust
and Harry Snyder, Ohio Skills Bank and Great
Oaks
Please see inside for recognition of Expo
Committee Members and Exhibitors.
Business Expo Continued
Please support the 2009 Cincinnati Bell Clermont Chamber Business Expo
Exhibitors
The Expo was the perfect opportunity to make business contacts with hundreds
of professionals, showcase your products and services and establish business
relationships. We have enjoyed hearing your success stories and encourage you to
continue to share those with us.
Auxier Gas, Inc.
Brower Insurance Agency LLC
Carespring Healthcare Management
Chase Bank
Child Focus, Inc.
Cincinnati Bell, Inc.
Clermont 20/20, Inc.
Clermont County Board of Commissioners
Clermont County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Clermont Senior Services, Inc.
The Crowell Company
Dualite, Inc.
Duke Energy
Fifth Third Bank
Gordon Construction, Inc.
Grant Career Center
Great Oaks Institute of Technology & Career Development
H. C. Nutting Company - A Terracon Company
Holiday Homes, Inc.
Holiday Inn Cincinnati - Eastgate
Horizon Certified Development Company
International Paper
International TechneGroup, Inc.
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family
Kamphaus, Henning & Hood CPAs, Inc.
KeyBank
Kinker-Eveleigh Insurance
Lykins Companies
McGill Smith Punshon, Inc.
Mercy Hospital Anderson
Mercy Hospital Clermont
Miami Township
The Midland Company
Milacron, Inc.
The City of Milford
Miller-Valentine Group
The Myers Y. Cooper Company
National Bank &Trust
Park National Bank
PNC Bank
Potterhill Homes
Professional Engineering Group LLC
RiverHills Bank
Siemens PLM Software
Spirit of America National Bank
Sun Chemical Performance Pigments
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP-Attorneys
Total Quality Logistics, Inc.
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Wal-Mart Supercenters / Sam’s Club
Workforce One of Clermont County
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97.7 & 99.5 Max FM
All Star Sportswear Inc.
be! A Spa for the Mind
Blue Chip Mailing Services
Blue Frog Promotions
BNI Ohio Inc.
The Business Courier
CDPS Inc.
Cincinnati Bell Inc.
Clerco Inc, and the Clermont County Board of
MRDD
CTTS Inc. (Cincinnati Training Terminal
Services)
Deltec Inc.
DigiCom Systems LLC
Doctors’ Urgent Care Offices
Downing Displays Inc.
Duke Energy
DVP Multimedia
Eastside Business Builders
Golden Rule Catering Food Flowers & Fun LLC
Great Oaks Institute of Technology & Career
Development
Homan Chiropractic
Home Instead Senior Care
J.A. Trautmann Realtors
Brian W. Koniak, CPA LLC
L & L Plastics
Landmark Insurance Agency LLC
Life Management Strategies LLC
Lochard & Associates LLC
M3 Pavement
Management & Accounting Professionals Inc.
Massage Therapy
The Midland Company
Minuteman Press Beechmont
N.K.H. LifeSafety LLC
National Bank and Trust
PBM Plus Inc.
PNC Bank
The Printing Place Inc.
Pro Touch Services
Proforma Business Solutions
Receptions Inc.
RoofUSA LLC
Sandler Training by Roth & Associates Inc.
Schiff, Kreidler-Shell
Southern Ohio Networking Group
Speedpro Imaging
Sports Zone and EmbroidMe
TechneGraphics Inc.
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
University of Phoenix
VonLehman Technology
Workforce One of Clermont County
Exhibitor Comments
■ Many great contacts were made. Lots of people were interested in our products and services.
■ High traffic, very organized, nice set-up.
■ Great turnout and the speakers were extraordinary.
■ There was a great deal of opportunity to interact.
■ Best Expo we have ever been in. Made a sale immediately.
■ A great sampling of businesses throughout the Clermont area.
Expo Winners
The following represent some of the winners of the many drawing exhibitors had at
their booths:
January Durbin of Ajilon Finance won the $200 gift certificate to The Golf Club at
Stonelick Hills given away by National Bank and Trust.
Andi Giordullo of Image Cleaning Systems won 2 Reds Tickets donated by Horan
given away by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Doug Kossell of Kossell & Associates won a Grill Tool Set donated by Nat City
Investments given away by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce.
Margaret Jenkins, Ohio State University Extension, Jacob Broderick, Purple Trout,
LLC, Carolyn Hellmann Great Oaks Career Campuses, and Susan Stockman, Horan
each won an Ipod given away by Proforma Business Solutions.
The following are winners of prizes donated by members of the Eastside Business
Builders
Lenny Birkley of Birkley Electric won a folding chair.
Cathy Shea of Creative Memories won a Mary Kay spa set.
Business Expo Continued
Kelly Middleton of 3-Habb Medical Mgt. won a dozen golf balls.
Eric Lutz of McCarty Associates won a $200 gift certificate.
Dick Munson of Frannet won 2 hours of house cleaning.
Michael Shumaker of Focused Quality Solutions won a fire extinguisher.
Kelly St. James won a digital photoframe.
Rebecca Craner of Vivid Impact won a body massage.
Kara Chick of Express Employment Professionals won a gift certificate
for Silpada jewelry.
S
aving Energy Is Good for Business
You may think you don’t have time to make energy efficiency
a priority for your business. But not taking time can mean big
money lost. Reducing your monthly utility bills is well worth
your time investment in the long run, and Duke Energy offers
several ideas and programs to help you get started.
Making Small Changes Can Lead to Big Savings
You’ve probably read standard energy savings tips many
A big “thank-you” to the Expo committee
times, but don’t assume because they are so simple they
aren’t worth your effort. On the contrary, simple steps such
Chamber volunteer committees are the force behind much of what
as turning off lights in unused areas can result in substantial
happens within your Chamber of Commerce, and the Expo committee
was certainly a strong one. Please join us in thanking these businesses savings. Lighting is typically the second largest consumer of
energy in businesses. Try installing more efficient lamps and
and individuals for their commitment to the Business Expo.
lower wattage bulbs. They last longer and use less energy.
Gregg MacMillan, TechneGraphics
Heating and cooling systems use the highest percentage of
Doug Betz, Receptions
energy in most businesses. A simple change in thermostat
Bob Brookens, ProForma Business Solutions
settings or installation of a programmable thermostat can
Jenny Conley, KeyBank
be an effective solution. Most people can be comfortable at
Jason Dimaculangan, Landmark Insurance
temperatures below 70°F in the winter and above 75°F in the
Barbie Doran, Relevant Works
Andrea Earick and Donna Szabo, Great Oaks Institute of Technology & summer. Make changes gradually in one-degree increments.
For each degree of higher temperature, ENERGY STAR®
Career Development
estimates a three percent savings. Change your summer
Rebecca Ford, Kaeser & Blair
setting from 72F° to 75°F and see a nine percent decrease in
Carl Hartman, EmbroidMe and Sports Zone
your monthly bill.
Cindy Huxel, Miami Township
Margaret Jenkins, OSU Extension
Eric Lutz, McCarty Associates
Matt McCoy, John Monroe and Jennifer Shackelford, PNC Bank
Glenda Neff, University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Mike Roth, Sandler Training by Roth & Associates
Andy Tracy, VonLehman Technology
Dan Wallace, Daniel Beard Boy Scout Council
Chuck Welch, Lochard Insurance
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estern & Southern Financial Group Tennis
Masters
The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce invites the Clermont
Chamber of Commerce members to dinner and networking in their
hospitality tent, followed by the best of men’s masters tennis on the
courts Wednesday, August 19, beginning at 5:30 at the Lindner Family
Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. One of the tennis pros will visit with our
group and sign autographs. Ticket prices were not released at press
time, but will be announced on http://www.necchamber.org/home/
calendar/. Reservations may be made at this same website or by
calling 336-0125.
H
onor that special volunteer with an Orpha
Gatch Citizenship Award Nomination
Do you know of an outstanding civic volunteer? Is there someone
in your business or organization whose volunteer work makes our
county a better place? Nominations for the Clermont County League
of Women Voters’ Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award will be accepted
through June 19.
The award recognizes the achievements of a Clermont County Woman
for her outstanding volunteer civic service in our community. The
nominee must reside in Clermont County, Ohio and the activities for
which she is being recognized must be volunteer. Nominees should
symbolize the energy and optimism of the early suffragists who fought
to win the vote for women. Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award nomination
forms are available at www.lwvclermont.com. For further information,
please contact Cyn Macke at 553-7349 or Cyndy Wright at 284-1453.
The Orpha Gatch Citizenship Award will be presented at the 13th
Annual Suffragist Dinner to take place at Receptions Conference
Center East on Thursday, August 25th.
In addition to changing your heating and cooling by a few
degrees, reduce water heater settings to 105ºF for hand
washing and showers. Check code requirements to ensure
compliance. Insulate older hot water storage tanks and hot
water pipes along with repairing any leaky faucets. A drip can
waste up to 48 gallons of water per week.
Energy Investments Pay Off
Duke Energy offers several energy programs to help
businesses lower their facility’s operating costs and identify
and implement energy saving opportunities. An easy way to
get started is to use the online energy analysis tools. These
free assessment tools offer ways to improve energy use and
manage costs. Compare your business to others in your area
to see where you stand on energy use and the measures you
can take to conserve.
After completing your assessment, you’ll have a blueprint for
how you can save and what parts of your business require
improvements. Duke Energy’s Smart $aver™ program can
help you make those improvements. It offers cash incentives
to offset the cost of high-efficiency equipment. Many
businesses in Ohio have taken advantage of this program.
Doug Brown of Cincinnati Laser Cutting says, “Even in these
tough economic times, our lighting upgrade was a no-brainer.
The ROI for us was about 18 months, so this spring we will
have recouped our investment, and we continue to save by
using 50 percent less electricity to light our entire shop. “
Duke Energy’s Business Services Newsline, a free online
newsletter containing energy-related topics affecting today’s
business, provides timely information about energy efficiency,
industry trends and Duke Energy products and services
of interest to business owners. The publication’s “Ask an
Expert” feature puts you in direct contact with qualified
engineers, research librarians and business professionals to
answer your most pressing energy-related questions at no
cost to you. To get more information about the Smart $aver™
program or other energy efficiency programs, visit www.dukeenergy.com or contact your Business Relations Manager.
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Mister Small Business
A
rea Community Leaders Receive
United Way Honors
United Way of Greater Cincinnati -- Eastern Area
presented awards to local community leaders at its April
In this feature, John Melvin addresses questions that are of concern to those 16 Volunteer Recognition at Receptions East Conference
owning and/or operating small businesses. John is the director of the Ohio
Center, Eastgate.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the Clermont Chamber of
Commerce.
This month’s question: I attended the presentation by
economist Brian Beaulieu on April 23. I was encouraged by
his projection that our economy is starting to work its way
out of the recession and I was intrigued by his suggestion
that now would be a great time for a healthy business to
consider investing in buying property to be owner-occupied.
Can you provide more details in support of this suggestion?
Brian’s remarks were tied to two current circumstances existing
in our marketplace today…low interest rates and an over-supply
of available commercial property. We can add a third and very
temporary reality to this list for consideration…as part of the
Stimulus Act, most SBA loan fees are waived between now and
the end of the year.
The primary SBA vehicle for the purchase of land and buildings
is the SBA 504 loan program. In a recent loan analysis, the bank
was offering 50% of the financing on a twenty-year term loan at
a variable rate of only 6%. The SBA debenture for 40% of the
loan amount was offered at 5.25% fixed for the same term. The
borrower was to provide the other 10%.
J. Gibbs MacVeigh, chair, United Way of Greater Cincinnati
- Eastern Area, and Rob Reifsnyder, UWGC president and
CEO, thanked all the many local volunteers and business,
agency and community partners for all that they do to LIVE
UNITED to help children prepare for kindergarten and
youth succeed in school and life, families and individuals
achieve financial stability and individuals achieve
maximum independence.
Event sponsors were: Duke Energy, International Paper
Company and National Bank & Trust, Gold; Clermont
Chamber of Commerce, Silver.
Award recipients (from left): Bob Ketchum and Rosanne
Schutzman, The Midland Company, Corporate Resources
Award; Carrie Hayden, chair, United Way of Greater
Cincinnati, Marty MacVeigh Leadership Award; Tricia
Burke, Director, Clermont Counseling Center*, Nonprofit
Resources Award; Kelly Cornette, Branch Market
Manager, National Bank & Trust, Exemplary Service
Award.
These are the cheapest rates I have seen in this marketplace
in my nine years in the SBDC. Will these rates go lower? It is
possible they may drop a little more, but as Brian indicated in
his presentation, interest rates are going to turn upward very
shortly…probably before year end.
As for the availability of commercial properties, it is certainly true
that there are some very good deals out there. With companies
downsizing or closing altogether, there is more space than
demand. Some property owners have realized that this is more
of a buyer’s marketplace and they are willing to deal. However,
other owners are standing pat on their pricing and seem willing to
wait on demand to build. If you are in a buying mode, you will do
well to shop carefully.
Regarding savings on the SBA fees, a borrower would save about
$8000 on a 504 loan of $900,000. It is believed these savings will
be available through December.
Finally, on certain properties and considering job creation and
investment dollars, there could be the potential of modest property
tax abatement. These are facts that we can help SBDC clients
investigate in the early stages of considering a purchase.
Honorable Mention (from left): Nancy Ball, Boys & Girls
Club of New Richmond*; Becky Barger, Felicity Initiative for
Neighborhood Excellence/FINE*; Cheryl Phillips, Brown County
Home Care*. Not pictured: Hobart Corporation. Kibler Lumber.
Midland/UW Chair/Duke: Guests included (from left): Aaron
Humphries, The Midland Company; Carrie Hayden, chair, United
Way of Greater Cincinnati;
Marvin Blade, Duke Energy.
For information about SBDC assistance, contact John Melvin at
576-5007 or [email protected]
To the left: International Paper:
Cindy Colyer (left) and Joan
Owens.
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artnership to develop cutting-edge
model for effective early childhood
science education
Area preschool children and their teachers will utilize the
outdoors to learn and/or teach science basics through
a two-year grant of $339,484 to the Cincinnati Nature
Center from the PNC Foundation announced today.
The funding supports Grow Up Great with Science, PNC’s
new initiative to help foster a foundation in science for
area preschoolers at a time when many educators have
sought increased emphasis on the discipline. A study by
the National Research Council recognized that providing
young children with research-based mathematics and
science learning is likely to pay off with increased
achievement, literacy, and work skills in these critical
areas.
“We understand the critical need for students to have
a base in science in today’s technology-driven society.
The PNC Foundation grant greatly enhances the
programming this region has for young children,” said
Bill Hopple, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Nature
Center. “By working with Head Start’s Child Focus, Inc.
and the University of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Nature
Center is able to create a curriculum to teach ageappropriate science and share best practices to benefit
others in this region.”
The investment by the PNC Foundation, which receives
its principle funding from The PNC Financial Services
Group (NYSE: PNC), was among 14 grants in seven
states and the District of Columbia announced today
in celebration of the fifth anniversary of PNC “Grow Up
Great,” the 10-year, $100 million investment in early
childhood education. The PNC Foundation has pledged
up to $6 million in grants to fund regional science centers
over three years and conduct an independent evaluation
of the program’s success. The second- and third-year
funding is contingent upon successful completion of the
prior year’s project goals.
“Our support of this collaboration between the Cincinnati
Nature Center, UC Arlitt Center and Child Focus, Inc.
is another strategic investment to help our non-profit
partners, preschools and caregivers develop stronger,
smarter and healthier families and communities,” said
Kay Geiger, regional president for PNC Bank in Cincinnati
and Northern Kentucky. “Through these grants, we expect
children will enjoy meaningful experiences that would not
otherwise be possible.”
The Cincinnati Nature Center, in coordination with the
University of Cincinnati’s Arlitt Child and Family Research
and Education Center and Child Focus, Inc., will use the
funding to train local pre-school teachers and introduce
families of Head Start pre-school children to the natural
sciences through visits to the Cincinnati Nature Center’s
outdoor classroom and through curriculum developed
by the Arlitt Child and Family Research and Education
Center. The Cincinnati Nature Center’s 700 acres of
pristine forest will serve as the training classroom. In
addition, educators from the Cincinnati Nature Center will
travel to Head Start classrooms to train Child Focus Inc.
teachers to use their outdoor space to create children’s
activities which enable them to explore science with their
senses and test their ideas. Many of the activities will
receive assistance from PNC employees as volunteers.
The event included recognition of the fifth anniversary of PNC “Grow Up
Great,” which has contributed more than $17 million in grants to enhance
preschool programs, 102,000 hours in PNC employee volunteerism, and
donated more than 100,000 items from mittens and gloves, to materials for
science and arts projects, books and toothbrushes for preschool children
across eight states and the District of Columbia.
The Cincinnati Nature Center (CNC) was founded in 1965. CNC’s mission
is to inspire passion for nature and promote environmentally responsible
choices through experience, education and stewardship to ensure a
sustainable future. Today CNC continues to provide access to nearly
1600 acres of land to 5,372 members. CNC’s educational hallmark is
an inquiry-based approach to learning that supplements Ohio Academic
Content Standards for Science. Nearly 10,000 children participate in CNC
educational programs each year.
Child Focus, Inc. is a non-profit community based organization and Head
Start grantee serving over 2,000 children ages 0-21 every year through
a combination of early learning educational programs and mental health
services in Ohio. Child Focus, Inc. utilizes Creative Curriculum and Parents
as Teachers which enable Child Focus, Inc.’s early childhood staff to lay a
strong foundation for children to become enthusiastic learners. Science is
an integral part of the curriculum and is integrated into the classrooms by
teachers who are novices with regards to science education. Our goal is to
increase the scientific expertise for teachers and encourage more scientific
inquiry among children.
The University of Cincinnati’s Arlitt Child & Family Research and Education
Center has served preschool children from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds since 1925. Arlitt teachers incorporate science as
described in the Arlitt teacher authored books More Than… series (Moomaw
& Hieronymus, Redleaf Press), including More Than Magnets. Science
is integrated into multiple aspects of the daily preschool curriculum. Arlitt
Center director, Dr. Victoria Carr, is a researcher and faculty member in
early childhood teacher education
PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
SPACE FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Mulberry Square
Sycamore
(513)248-8350
Eastgate
The Myers Y. Cooper Company
PROUD TO BE A CLERMONT COUNTY BUSINESS
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U
nion Township Resident Heads
United Way of Greater Cincinnati
– Eastern Area Action Council
Mark A. Heitkamp, MBA, PMP, vice
president, Project Office, American
Modern Insurance Company, has
been named chair of United Way of
Greater Cincinnati - Eastern Area’s
Action Council. He has been an
Action Council member since 2007.
“Mark’s passion for United Way
and our work has been evident in
his efforts as chair of The Midland Company’s United
Way campaign in 2007, as well as his contributions
to the Action Council,” says Debra Gordon, director,
UWGC – Eastern Area. Heitkmap received the Eastern
Area’s Corporate Resources Award for his 2007 Midland
campaign success – raising more than 12 percent over
the previous year.
Heitkamp received his project management professional
(PMP) designation from The Project Management
Institute, and his MBA from Xavier University. He
received his bachelor’s degree in computer science from
the University of Cincinnati.
The Action Council implements United Way of Greater
Cincinnati’s Agenda for Community Impact to improve
the lives of people in Brown and Clermont counties. The
Council promotes accountability of the dollars invested
in United Way agency and community partners and
convenes and participates in area partnerships specific
to the priorities identified in the Agenda.
T
he Literacy Council of Clermont and
Brown Counties to host a Spelling
Bee submitted by: Jimmi McIntosh, Co-Chair, Spelling Bee Event
Are Spelling Bees just for elementary age students?
Not in Clermont and Brown Counties! The Literacy
Council is preparing for the 17th Annual Spelling
Bee. This fundraiser supports the efforts of assisting
adults in reading for 17 years. Are there challenges
to a Spelling Bee? Yes, there are! The words range
from easy to difficult. The word list is developed from
Merriam-Webster’s 11th Collegiate Dictionary and is
delivered one month before the Spelling Bee on June
23rd. This is ample time to study words like: r-a-t-a-to-u-i-l-l-e or c-a-n-t-a-n-k-e-r-o-u-s!! A team consists of
three members from your workplace and may have one
alternate.
Materials, books, and computer software are just a
few of the expenses that are increasing to a point of
financial exhaustion and the Literacy Council is a great
investment. The proceeds from the Spelling Bee offset
the Literacy Council’s mission. It takes a lot of courage
to ask the Literacy Council to help you learn to read, and
even the simplest of words may seem impossible; but in
the end, every student has a victory.
Susan Vilardo and Joy Brown run the Literacy Council
together, along with dedicated Board members and
many volunteers. They are devoted and constantly go
above and beyond the call of duty. If you would like to
support these efforts, you can register a team or make a
donation by calling the Literacy Council at 943-3740.
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M
idland Company Wins Deal Maker Award
Batavia Township based Midland Company was honored on May 7th by the
Cincinnati Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth. The Deal Maker
Awards Program recognizes significant achievements of corporations,
entrepreneurs, financiers, and service providers, who participate actively in
merger and acquisition activity in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Clermont County Manny Award Winners
Freeman Schwabe Machinery and CKS Solution are 2009
recipients of the third annual Cincy Magazine’s Manny Awards.
The Manny Awards are committed to celebrating growth and
innovation in manufacturing.
Batavia Township based CKS Solution will be recognized for New
Job Creation. CKS Solution is the only Ohio based remanufacturer
of LCD and plasma displays. Freeman Schwabe Machinery,
located in Union Township, will be announced as a winner in the
Top Growth Category. Freeman Schwabe Machinery is a US and
global OEM for die-cutting presses and cutting machines.
All winners will be honored at an awards dinner June 2nd at
Xavier University’s Cintas Center. The keynote speaker will be
Peter Block, nationally awarded and renowned business and
management consultant.
Seats for the event are still available. To register, visit
www.Cincymagazine.com
Career success.
More than 40 programs give high
school students a jump start on
their future career--or a head start
in college.
Adults can prepare for new
careers in 11 career areas.
For more information,
go to
www.greatoaks.com
or call 513.771.8840.
March - April
New Members
Black Stone Healthcare
Billie Agnone
2234 Bauer Rd
Batavia, OH 45103
www.blackstonehc.com
Phone: (513) 891-1127
Health Care Services – Home
Healthcare Waste Solutions
Rock Robinson
4357 Ferguson Dr Ste 100
Cincinnati, OH 45245
www.hwsusa.com
Phone: (513) 475-3000
Health Care Services
Image Cleaning Systems
Andi Giordullo
10663 Loveland-Madeira Rd Ste 176
Loveland, OH 45140
www.imagecleaningcincinnati.com
Phone: (513) 583-8885
Janitorial Services
Journey Systems
Nancy Whittley
25 Whitney Dr Ste 100
Milford, OH 45150
www.journeysystems.com
Phone: (513) 831-6200
Computer – Manufacturer
Kossel & Associates Inc.
Doug Kossel
5489 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd Ste B
Milford, OH 45150
www.dougsoffice.net
Phone: (513) 831-9725
Consultants: Business
Miami Fitness Club/Fitness Xpress
Terri Clifton
930 Lila Ave
Milford, OH 45150
www.miamiathleticclub.org
Phone: (513) 831-0006
Fitness Center
MilAir
Keith Gillis
501 Technecenter Dr Ste B
Milford, OH 45150
www.milairinc.com
Phone: (513) 576-0123
Manufacturer
Monroe Township
Joyce Benjamin
2828 State Route 222
Bethel, OH 45106
www.monroetwp.org
Phone: (513) 734-7200
Governments
Rippe & Kingston Co PSC
Ken Jenkins
1077 Celestial St
Cincinnati, OH 45202
www.rippe.com
Phone: (513) 241-1375
Accountants & CPAs
Tata Consultancy
Amar Naga
1000 Summit Dr
Milford, OH 45150
www.tcs.com
Phone: (513) 677-6500
Consultants: Business
Teal Lake Farm
Karl Ulicny
PO Box 817
Owensville, OH 45160
Phone: (513) 304-0032
Farms
We Care Medical
Howard Coomes
8914 Glendale Milford Rd Unit A
Loveland, OH 45140
Phone: (513) 793-8410
Health Care Services
Save the Date
New Member Orientation
Wednesday July 8th
Clermont Chamber
RSVP to 513.576.5000
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helping them to meet their financial
goals and needs. Edward Jones is
headquartered in St. Louis, MO, operates
over 11,000 offices in the U.S., Canada,
and the United Kingdom and is proud to
have had an office within Clermont County
for many years. The office at 1010 Ohio
Pike services clients in the tri-state area
and several other states throughout the
country. Edward Jones clients benefit from
the personal relationship with Rob O’Brien
and his assistant Barbara, easy access
location and parking for clients near the
275/Beechmont exit, and most importantly
the personalized attention each client
and business receives from this office.
Rob welcomes the opportunity for a quiet,
confidential discussion of any business
owner or family interested in reviewing a
financial plan or putting one into place;
please contact his office to schedule an
appointment. Chard Snyder
Jenny Matthews
513.754.3141
In this economy, companies in Greater
Cincinnati are looking to operate more
efficiently and save money wherever
possible. Let Chard Snyder, the
local leaders in pre-tax benefits and
COBRA administration, show you how
implementing a Flexible Spending
Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement
Arrangement (HRA), or Health Savings
Account (HSA)can increase your
corporate bottomline, while helping your
employees and their families save money
at the same time.
The payroll tax savings on these plans
can usually cover any administration
costs, and Chard Snyder’s commitment
to communication, including free
enrollment materials, presentations at
open enrollment meetings and online
technology ensure that your participants
will understand and appreciate the
importance of these plans.
Please call Jenny Matthews at Chard
Snyder for more information at (513) 7543141.
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Clermont Chamber of Commerce
4355 Ferguson Drive Suite 150
Cincinnati, Ohio 45245
Phone: (513) 576-5000, Fax: (513) 576-5001
Email: [email protected]
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This is a great way to network with business people from all over Clermont County.
This event is FREE to members and non-members.
June
Date: June 11
Host: Relevant Works
Location: 22 Whitney Dr, Milford
July
Date: July 15
Host: Pinebrook Senior Living
Location: 5877 Wolfpen Pleasant Hill Rd, Milford
August
Date: August 6
Host: Clermont Chamber of Commerce Hot Dog in Paradise
Location: 4355 Ferguson Drive
In the Eastgate Professional Office Park September
Date: September 10, 2009
Host: Fischer Homes at The Reserves of Greycliff
Location: McCormick Trail, Milford
Events are from 11:30am - 1:00pm
To register call the Clermont Chamber
at 513.576.5000 or visit us online at
www.clermontchamber.com
Thank you to our major event sponsors for their generous support:
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