February 2014 - West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance

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FEBRUARY 2014 Vol. LXIV ISSUE XXVII
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It Takes…
An Annual Celebration to Honor our Members...
February 28, 6-9pm
Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Center
Emcee: Sheree Paolello from WLWT-Channel 5
Reservations for corporate tables and tickets
can be made by calling 513.777.3600
Presenting Sponsors:
Connecting people and possibilities in West Chester and Liberty Townships and the I-75 Growth Corridor
EXECUTIVE
Joe Hinson, IOM, President & CEO
[email protected]
West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
2014 Sustaining Sponsors
As of January 6, 2014
ADMINISTRATION
Kelly Bittlinger, Administrative Coordinator
[email protected]
Mike PoWell, CPA, Finance Director
[email protected]
DIAMOND
katHy raMbo, Vice President/Special Events
[email protected]
Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital
Butler Tech
UC Health West Chester Hospital
alison Miuccio, Marketing Director
[email protected]
Gold
MEMBERSHIP
SUPER SILVER
SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING
Chamber Staff & Associates
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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.
kenni blacHé, Membership Services Director
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]
West Chester Township
Cox Media Group Ohio
Kemba Credit Union
SILVER
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Taco Bell/Uno Chicago Grill
SUPER BRONZE
Carriage Hill
Four Bridges Country Club
McGill Smith Punshon, Inc.
Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine
BRONZE
Alternative Computer Technology
Dayton Dragons
The Dry Cleaning Shop
Duke Realty
North Ridge Realty Group
North Side Bank & Trust Company
Park National Bank
PNC Bank
Schumacher Dugan Construction Co.
SCORE
US Bank
February is Black History Month
BUTLER TECH
Jan kesselring, Director of Workforce Services
& Community Outreach Liaison
[email protected]
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CHAIR RON ROHLFING – UC Health West Chester Hospital
VICE CHAIR DEBORAH BRENNEMAN – Thompson Hine LLP
SECRETARTY 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
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TOM URBAN – Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
JOHN VENTURELLA – Clark Schaefer Hackett
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FROM THE DESK OF
Joe Hinson, IOM
- President & CEO
NEW PROJECTS IN THE EPICENTER
There are many reasons given for our nation’s slow, subpar recovery; the financial crisis, the tsunami and the nuclear
meltdown in Japan, the European debt crisis and our own housing collapse. But we’re starting to see some positive
signs as our struggling economy gains some momentum.
We have been saying that West Chester and Liberty are positioned nicely for continued growth once the economy
started to improve, and we’re seeing proof of that today. Though slower than we would like – national economic growth
has averaged 2.2% a year for the past four years, our landscape is changing with more frequent announcements of
coming attractions. Newsworthy commercial development is occurring throughout West Chester and Liberty Townships
as we begin 2014. Some of our larger projects include;
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The KB Hotel Group - slated to open a 125-room Hilton Garden Inn this summer on Schulze Drive.
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Liberty Center - 1.1 million square foot mixed use development located at Liberty Way and I-75. It’s under construction and projected to open by the fall
of 2015.
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UC Health West Chester Hospital - announced plans for a $135 million dollar expansion project which includes adding a second tower to its hospital
scheduled to be completed within the next two to three years.
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Tri Health’s Group Health Associates – physicians practice which has broken ground on a 50,000 square foot medical office building on State Route 747
scheduled to open this fall.
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Butler Tech - announced plans for the construction of a Bioscience Training Facility located at I-75 and Cincinnati-Dayton Road to open late summer
2015. Visit www.butlertech.org to view a video on this project.
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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Liberty Campus - adding 28 beds to a 4th floor addition that will open in 2015. Also constructing a
proton therapy research center that will take three years to complete.
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Bass Pro Shops - constructing a 150,000 square foot facility off Allen Road to include an Uncle Buck’s Fishbowl and Grill, a nautical-themed venue for
entertainment and dining, plus a 12 lane bowling alley, set to open in 2015.
The housing market has finally started to rebound both in terms of new construction and pricing. Going forward, the most important factor may be the
continuing improvement in the housing sector. Improving existing home prices and recovering home values are paramount to underpinning consumption and
getting the economy back on track…and a few more jobs in the homebuilding sector wouldn’t hurt either.
The bottom line is this…positive factors at work in our economy should continue to accelerate growth. The string of activity from the aforementioned projects will
create the domino effect and spurn additional development opportunities in both of our Townships and along the I-75 Growth Corridor. West Chester and Liberty
continue to be the epicenter of business activity in our Tri-State Region. By making a commitment to be more active in our Chamber in 2014 you too will benefit
from this additional business activity.
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Thank you for being a valued member of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance. Happy New Year to you and your family!
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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Team of the Month
Leadership 21
Leadership 21 is a Chamber Alliance program designed to improve
the quantity, quality, and effectiveness of leaders along the I-75 Growth
Corridor. Emerging leaders are selected, through an application process to
participate in a program of community education and leadership
training. The Leadership 21 Team focuses on developing
the programming and organization of the sessions. For
more information on this team contact Kenni Blache at
513.777.3600 or visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
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West Chester Hospital CEO Named
to National 25 Healthcare Leaders
Under 40 List
Kevin Joseph, MD, president and CEO of West
Chester Hospital, has been named as one of
the nation’s “Rising Stars” in the health care
industry, and has been included on the “25
Healthcare Leaders Under 40” list published
annually by Becker’s Hospital Review, a health
care business analysis publication for health
care executives. This is the third consecutive
year that Dr. Joseph has been named to this
prestigious list.
“Rising Stars: 25 Healthcare Leaders Under 40,” recognizes hospital and
health system leaders who have achieved considerable accomplishments
in their professional lives and excelled at their organizations before the age
of 40.
Joseph, age 38, has served as president and CEO of West Chester Hospital
since 2010. He also serves as a vice president of the UC Health system,
of which the hospital is affiliated, and is an assistant professor in the
department of emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati.
For more information, please visit www.UCHealth.com/WestChesterHospital.
MetroParks of Butler County’s
In the Dark Series
If you are looking for a way to enjoy the winter weather, then join an
Outdoor Educator at MetroParks of Butler County’s In The Dark Series.
All programs are free and held from 6-8pm. They are perfect for families
and participants of all ages.
Community First Solutions
Names New President of
Partners in Prime
Community First Solutions is pleased
to name Christy Quincy as the new
President of Partners in Prime, one
of the four companies within the
organization’s non-profit network.
Christy has a unique understanding of
Partners in Prime and great passion for
its mission. She served as Director of
Community Relations from 2007–2011, and managed the successful
coordination of agency wide rebranding and implemented a business
plan for expansion in the West Chester community.
“I was introduced to Partners in Prime more than 10 years ago
through my grandparents. Had it not been for the services Partners
provided, they wouldn’t have been able to remain in their home
independently. My appreciation of their organization led me to
become a board member, then a full time employee,” states Christy.
As President, Christy will focus on shaping the vision of the
organization, and provide the strategic direction to grow the
mission of serving older adults throughout Butler County. For more
information, visit www.community-first.org.
New West Chester Photo Studio
Focuses on Business
Len Kaltman, a professional photographer who
shoots regularly for The Chamber Alliance and
corporate clients throughout Southeast Ohio, has
opened a new photo studio in West Chester.
Saturday, February 15 – Slimy Salamandars
Indian Creek MetroPark
Indian Creek-Mayer Picnic Shelter 6500 Springfield Road, Reily Township
Saturday, February 22 - Woodcock Wooing Voice of America MetroPark
Ronald Reagan Lodge
7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester
Saturday, March 1 - Slimy Salamanders
Wm. F. & Cora Dudley Woods Picnic Shelter
5591 Hankins Road, Liberty Township
West Chester Corporate Photography is located
at 8080 Beckett Center Drive, at Route 747 just
north of Union Centre Blvd.
According to Len, “the new studio is very close to existing clients, and will
be instrumental in finding new ones.” Specializing in business portraits and
event photography, Len provides fast service and 24-hour turn around on
all photo sessions.
The studio will also have “Walk In Wednesdays” where professionals
can have high quality head shots taken at their convenience without an
appointment.
For more information, call 513.313.9324.
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SPOTLIGHT on Clark Schaefer Hackett
Process innovation embraced by accounting firm Clark Schaefer Hackett
There’s an organization in town that’s undertaken the Lean Six Sigma
methodology to become more efficient and effective. And surprisingly, it’s…an
accounting firm.
It is this commitment to excellence that has made Clark Schaefer Hackett
an industry leader. Starting with a small office in 1938 in Middletown, Virgil
Clark built his single-proprietor office into the $50 million firm it is today.
Customarily employed at manufacturing companies, Lean Six Sigma is a
rigorous, time-intensive, process-improvement tool. Its application is almost
unheard of in the professional service industry.
Two of the six offices are local, with one in Cincinnati and one in Dayton. For
more information, visit www.cshco.com.
But improving quality is a hallmark at Clark Schaefer Hackett, an accounting
firm with six Ohio offices that specializes in audits, taxes and consulting. So
it’s no surprise that this organization would be on the cutting edge of process
innovation.
Arin Singer-Bonk
The firm’s tax group is recognized for its proactive advisement, as CSH
associates work with their clients to strategically position them for tax
efficiency. Of course, CSH tax professionals also complete compliance work
such as tax returns. And it’s in this area that the firm applied the innovative
concept of translating Lean Six Sigma from the factory floor to the accounting
firm desktop.
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noticed some inefficiencies. In response, CSH spent the time necessary
to strategically streamline and standardize its practice across all offices,
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March 19 4-6pm
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will be at the Chamber Alliance on
Tuesday, February 4 from 9-10:30am
LinkedIn is a powerful business tool with vast networking abilities. Joanne will
teach the basics and show you how it works to market your business and to
strengthen your relationships.
RSVP: Kelly Bittlinger at 513.777.3600 or [email protected]
DidYouKnow?
... 2014 Event Sponsorships can help you reach
hundreds of businesses up and down the I-75
Growth Corridor! You can sponsor: Monthly
Luncheons, Annual Celebration, Regional Business
Expo, Everest Award, Golf Classic or Women of
Excellence! Call Kathy Rambo at 513.777.3600 or
email her at [email protected].
It Takes…
An Annual Celebration to Honor our Members...
February 28, 6-9pm
Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Center
Emcee: Sheree Paolello from WLWT-Channel 5
Reservations for corporate tables and tickets
can be made by calling 513.777.3600
Presenting Sponsors:
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What’s New in
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West Chester Township
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WestChesterOH.org
Nearly $80 MillioN iN New iNvestMeNt aNNouNced iN 2013
New ar rivals were announced all year long as West Chester
continued to grow its diverse and sustainable local economy.
Looking back at 2013, companies announced $77,118,500
in new i nvestment in the community with 1,132 new jobs
created and 820 jobs retained through expansions of existing
companies.
The largest investments announced
in 2013 were the first phase of the
Butler Tech Bio Science Campus at
$13 million and the new West Chester
YMCA at $12 million. Neither project
had broken ground by year’s end,
but Butler Tech planned for an ear ly
2014 constr uction star t on i ts 30,000
square foot development that will ser ve as a wor ld-class
training center for future workforce in the area of health and
bio-sciences.
A 400,000 square-foot expansion of Netrada, an e-commerce
distribution facility for fashion and lifestyle companies,
resulted in 166 new j obs, retention of 334 jobs and new
investment of near ly $800,000.
Advanced manufacturer Systecon announced a new $2.1
million expansion in We st Chester with 18 new jobs created.
The health and medical market in We st Chester continued to
thrive w ith the opening of the new $10 million Beckett Springs
facility, announcement of the new $6 million Group Health/
Tri-Health facility on State Route 747 and a $1.4 million
investment by ABC Pediatric Therapy Network. Medical office
space in We st Chester’s Uptown is 100 percent occupied as
West Chester Hospital continues to thrive and expand ser vices.
The year ended with the announcement of Bass Pro building
a $10 million destination retail location in We st Chester’s
Downtown.
West Chester’s economic development professionals are
available to suppor t p rospective a nd existing businesses in
the community. Call 777-4214 for assistance.
What’s New in
Liberty Township
www.liberty-township.com
GROUNDBREAKING HELD
The Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati held a groundbreaking
recently for HOMEARAMA 2014. The show will return to Carriage Hill in Liberty
Township July 12—27, 2014.
Several of the region’s top custom builders have selected lots and plan to
participate in this year’s show including newcomers Arthur Rutenberg Homes,
Clayton Douglas Homes and M/I Homes of Cincinnati, as well as previous
participants Daniels Hicks Homes, Justin Doyle Homes, Hensley Custom
Building Group, The Leland Group, Robert Lucke Group, W.V. deStefano
Homes and Jack H. Wieland Builders. A total of 15 show lots are available. It’s
estimated that show homes will be priced
between $950,000 and $1.8 million.
Pictured at the recent groundbreaking are
Township elected officials Pam Quinlisk and
Christine Matacic, members of the Terry family
– mom Betty with sons Todd and his wife Lisa
and Randy and his wife Patty – and The Chamber
Alliance President & CEO Joe Hinson.
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COMING SOON…
XGS-IT, a managed print
solutions company, has announced
plans to open a new office in
the Liberty Office Park near the
intersection of Hamilton-Mason
and Cincinnati Dayton Roads.
MORE INFO…
For more information about the
items above, please talk with one
of the Township’s elected officials –
Christine Matacic, Dave Kern, Tom
Farrell or Pam Quinlisk – or Kristen
Bitonte or Caroline McKinney with
the Liberty Township administration
team. You can reach us at
513.759.7500 or www.libertytownship.com.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS…
Blowdry Bar and Salon
opened a new salon in the
retail strip center anchored by
Skyline Chili along CincinnatiDayton Road. The new salon will
feature a blow dry bar focusing
on blowouts and dry styling as
well the regular services found at
salons.
Comey & Shepherd has
moved into their new office
building along CincinnatiDayton Road within the Liberty
Falls development. They moved
from an existing location in
the Township to their newly
constructed office building in
December.
Verizon Wireless has moved
to a new location within the
Liberty Commons Retail Center
next to the Kroger Marketplace.
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Book Your Booth for the 2014 Regional Business Expo
The Largest Business-to-Business Expo on the I-75 Growth Corridor
Tuesday, May 13th from 1-5pm
Skatetown USA in West Chester
During the Regional Business Expo, businesses from all over the region will be on hand to exhibit their
products and talk about their services. Over 1,200 business professionals are expected to attend this regional
event with over 120 exhibitors! Special events include the popular Chamber Theatre; Time-Sensitive Business
Intelligence for Companies under 50 Employees.
Book your booth EARLY and join in the variety of businesses who will be gaining valuable exposure
in our growing community!
For more information and to book your booth, please contact
Kathy Rambo at 513.777.3600 or [email protected].
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January Luncheon Recap
Chambernomics Wouldn’t it be wonderful for our businesses if we had a crystal ball that could peek into
the region’s economic future?
At The Chamber Alliance’s annual “Chambernomics” luncheon, Dr. Julie Heath, Director
of the Economics Center at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University
of Cincinnati, disavowed us all of that possibility. Her first PowerPoint slide, a twisted,
knotted purple line graph, represented just “how good we’re getting at predicting the
economy,” she joked.
And yet, Dr. Heath’s clear, data-driven examination of current economic indicators
did indeed shine a light on how recent trends might impact future experience. With a
teacher’s skill, she made complicated graphs and information-packed tables tell an
understandable story.
SPEAKER - Julie Heath, Carl H. Lidner College of
Business at the University of Cincinnati
And while the narrative is, unfortunately, one of a long and slow recovery, the resilient
U.S. has reason to be hopeful. Here are the take-aways from Dr. Heath’s speech:
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The unemployment rate in our region, 6.8% in Cincinnati and 7.5% in Dayton, is
statistically speaking, on par with the national unemployment rate of 7.0%.
The Ohio median wage has fallen since the recession, because the jobs we’ve
regained pay less than the jobs we lost. This follows a national trend. In the U.S.
nearly half of the jobs lost in the recession were mid-pay positions; but only 2%
of all jobs gained have been mid-pay. Low-pay employment has made up 70% of
jobs gained.
The Cincinnati region specializes in aerospace and aviation, financial services, and
biohealth, making these sectors more influential on our local economy. The health
of these industries directly affects the health of our regional economy.
Ohio’s education and health services industries have added significantly to the
region’s employment. These sectors continue to have a bright job outlook.
Housing starts are up, and this is important because housing played such a role in
the recession.
The S&P 500 is up. Fewer than half of households participate in the stock market,
but it’s a bell weather that tends to make consumers believe brighter days are
around the corner.
Consumer confidence is up. When consumers feel confident and act on it by
making purchases, the country’s current slack in demand will lesson. Significantly
increased demand is an economic event that will trigger employers to hire.
The purchasing manager’s index is also trending up.
EMCEE - Rosemary Haddad, Merrill Lynch
Rosemary Haddad, Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, emceed
Chambernomics, and noted in her introduction that Julie Heath is passionate about
education. So it is unsurprising that Dr. Heath pointed out that our long-term growth
depends on the education of our future workforce. She indicated that one reason this
recovery has been so slow is because there has been a change in the nature of work.
“The link between skills, jobs and economic growth has become much tighter than ever
before,” she said.
Laura Hoppa
Clark Schaefer Hackett
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[email protected]
513-424-5000
NEW MEMBERS - Chamber Members attending a
luncheon for the first time. Pictured with Joe Hinson,
President & CEO of The Chamber Alliance (far right)
are, from left: Doug Harr, HandyPro of Southwest
Ohio; Cinda Morse, AlphaGraphics; Rick Cauthen,
CincinnatiCruise.com/Travel Leaders; Dr. Tom Hall,
Airrosti Rehab Centers, LLC; David Bray,
Barking Squirrel Media
This Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, February 11 • 11:30am – 1:30pm
Wingate by Wyndham
7500 Tylers Place Blvd., Liberty Township
A full room at Four Bridges Country Club for the
“Chambernomics” luncheon.
This month we welcome Randy Freking, a founder of Freking &
Betz. Randy will speak from his experience about the “Ten Deadly
Sins” employers commit that make his job easier. Randy has been
included in every edition of “Best Lawyers in America” since 1994,
he is an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, and lives in Cincinnati with his wife
and four children. The emcee will be Ian Murray of Murray Multimedia
Resources, LLC.
Next Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, March 11 • 11:30am – 1:30pm
Four Bridges Country Club
8300 Four Bridges Dr., Liberty Township
Perfect 10 Founder and President, Lynne Ruhl, is a dynamic and
powerful speaker certified by the National Speaker’s Association.
Businesses who have worked with her describe her approach as “inspired
and engaged”. Lynn’s firm focuses on helping companies improve
business results by developing a culture-building tool that has a proven
method to fix root-cause, foundational problems. During our luncheon
Lynn will present information on “Understanding and Respecting Cultural
Holidays” and how this intelligence can positively impact the workplace.
The emcee will be Britt Scearce of Emery Federal Credit Union.
Congratulations to Lynda O’Connor, Lakota School Board of
Education. (center) for being the Ambassador of the 4th Quarter
2013. Pictured with her are Diana Clymer (right), Time Warner
Cable Media and Kenni Blache (left), The Chamber Alliance
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 - 1:30pm.
Cancel before noon on the Monday before the lunch to avoid being charged.
$27 - for members and employees of member organizations who RSVP
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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Chamber Board of Directors Welcomes Kristen
Bitonte and Rick Shively as New Members
Kristen L. Bitonte,
Township Administrator for
Liberty Township, serves
as the chief administrative
officer and manages
the daily operations
of the Township. Her
responsibilities include
providing leadership to
100+ staff, working with
the elected officials to
develop policies, formalize
and manage the budget,
and ensure quality service
to the people of Liberty Township. Kristen is passionate about working
with the Township’s elected officials, the Liberty Township team, the
various community partners and the Township’s residents and businesses
to build consensus with stakeholders to achieve community goals and
bring to fruition the exciting projects planned for the community.
Kristen has been with Liberty Township since 2006, previously serving as
Finance Director. She graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor’s
degree in Business Communications. She lives in Liberty Township with
her husband and two sons.
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Today, Rick has his own Branch Office
of Lincoln Financial Securities serving individuals and small to mid-size
businesses with investment planning, employee and business owner
benefits for retirement and other financial goals.
Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Miami University and
is a registered representative offering securities and advisory services
through the Lincoln Financial Securities Corp., member FINRA/SIPC.
Rick and his wife have lived in West Chester for 24 years and their three
children graduated from Lakota Schools.
“We are pleased that both Kristen and Rick were approved by our
Chamber Members to join our Board of Directors. They are respected
leaders and continue to support our area through their professions and
community outreach. We look forward to having them join our team,”
said Joe Hinson, Chamber Alliance President & CEO.
What are the personal tax changes for 2013?
For most people the rates will stay the same in 2013. For higher-income
taxpayers, there will be higher tax rates including:
•
Rick Shively has been a small
business owner since 1999 when he
started a corporate communications
consulting business. In 2004, he
changed careers and entered the
financial services field. Throughout his
career, Rick has served the B2B market
in media communications and in the
financial services industry.
a new tax rate of 39.6 percent for individuals with taxable income
exceeding $450,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly and
$400,000 for single filers;
the permanent restoration of personal exemption and itemized
deduction phaseouts;
an increased capital gain and dividend income tax rate of 20
percent for taxpayers in the 39.6 percent tax bracket;
an additional 0.9 percent Medicare tax on wages and selfemployment income over threshold amounts (Adjusted Gross
Income of $250,000 married filing joint and $200,000 for singles)
a new 3.8 percent Medicare contribution tax on unearned income
(Rents, capital gains, and investment income);
Medical expense write-offs become more limited.
In 2013, there is an increase in the threshold for deducting
unreimbursed medical expenses from 7.5 percent to 10 percent of AGI
(Unless you or your spouse are 65 or older in which case the new 10%
threshold does not take effect until 2017)
Some tax benefits became permanent.
Although you have to contend with these increases, the following tax
benefits were made permanent by the 2012 Taxpayer Relief Act:
• Marriage penalty relief
• Increased AMT exemption amounts and corresponding threshold
levels used to calculate the exemption phaseout (both will be
indexed for inflation)
• The use of nonrefundable personal tax credits against regular and
AMT tax liability
• Numerous education-related incentives
Other tax provisions were extended through 2013, including:
• Above-the-line deduction for certain out-of-pocket classroom
expenses
• Above-the-line higher education tuition deduction
• Itemized deduction for state and local general sales taxes in lieu of
state and local income taxes
• Mortgage insurance premium deduction
• Tax-free IRA distributions to charity
Kurt Jacobsen, CPA
UGJ Certified Public Accounts
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[email protected]
513.777.4533
Connecting the Dots
“Staying connected is vital to my
business and personal growth,” said
Diana Clymer, Media Consultant
for Time Warner Cable. As a media
consultant, staying connected with local
businesses is a necessity for growing her
business!
Diana is in charge of helping local
businesses advertise their goods or
services on television, providing the best
reach possible. She is a representative
of 44 networks, including ESPN, USA, HGTV and Reds games and
assists companies in finding the best fit for their target audience.
Diana has found a lot of value in participating with the West Chester
Liberty Chamber Alliance. Not only has she been a member for 18
years, but she also serves on many teams. She participated in the
very first committee for the Business Expo, was on the Membership
Committee and has served as an Ambassador. This year, Diana will
serve as Chair on the Ambassador Team.
Aside from participating on teams, Diana has found that the
Chamber’s Monthly Luncheons are the most beneficial to her and
enjoys learning from the speakers and taking part in the networking.
She feels that doing these things can help grow your business and
develop yourself as a person.
“Where ever I go in my life, the Chamber has been part of it.”
Erin Brestelli
Hillandale
[email protected]
513.777.1400
DidYouKnow?
The Chamber Alliance offers a leadership development
program named “Leadership 21”, designed to
improve the quantity, quality and effectiveness
of leadership along the I-75 Growth Corridor and
within the communities of West Chester and Liberty
Townships? Approximately thirty area leaders are
selected from submitted applications to participate
in a program of community education and leadership
training. Leadership 21 calls upon business owners
and managers, government and school leaders and
citizen volunteers to study various aspects of our
region in-depth. Interested? Contact Kenni Blaché at
513.777.3600 or [email protected].
7798 Discovery Drive, Suite A
West Chester, Ohio 45069
Phone: (513)777-7714
www.ortho-sportsmed.com
At our West Chester facility we offer Orthopaedic Prompt Care for
emergency Orthopaedic injuries (sprains, broken bones, lacerations,
work injuries, etc.) on a "walk-in" basis. Orthopaedic Prompt Care is
staffed by OSMC physicians ensuring excellence in your care.
Patients should consider Orthopaedic Prompt Care for any acute
Orthopaedic injury for which you would go to an urgent care,
emergency department, or Orthopaedic office. Also, a patient who
is in need of physical therapy should consider taking advantage of
the services available at this location.
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Update on Lakota Local Schools
With a budget of more than $145 million annually, the Lakota
School District does a lot of business locally, and we have longestablished relationships with many of our fellow Chamber
members.
We work hard to be a good business partner. We want to make it
as straight-forward as possible to do business with the schools,
although we still have to have to follow a myriad of laws and
regulations in our own business operations.
One tool that’s helped is our district website,
at www.lakotaonline.com. In the list of quick
links on the left side of the home page, you’ll
see one for “bid opportunities.” That will take
you to the page where there’s information
about any products or services we’ll be
seeking to purchase in the near future. Even
if there are none at the time that apply to your business, you can
also leave your company name and email so you’ll be notified when
there are bidding opportunities in your business line.
Just like any well-run business, we work to get the best price we
can, while still making sure we’re purchasing goods or services of
acceptable quality. We have policies in place that spell out when
we’ll obtain multiple price quotes. For large purchases, our policies
Working For You
Sharon Peters is the newest member
of the West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance team. Prior to joining the staff of
the Chamber, she was a top performing
sales executive with 20+ years’ experience.
After joining the Chamber team in 2013
she has already made a huge impact. On
a daily basis she interacts with businesses
of all sizes to discuss the benefits
they receive as part of their Chamber
membership. Then she ensures that each
sustaining sponsorship or membership package is tailored to meet
the members’ business needs.
Why the Chamber? After spending the majority of her career in the
IT industry, Sharon wanted to experience a new market and find an
enjoyable job that leveraged her vast business-to-business sales
experience. During her job search she heard that she should attend
a Women4Women program sponsored by the Chamber. It was there
www.TheChamberAlliance.com
dR. KAREN MANTIA,
SUPERINTENDENT
513.644.1166
[email protected]
Lakota Local Schools
This article is part of a series introducing your West Chester
Liberty Chamber Alliance staff. It provides a little on their
background and what they do to benefit our members.
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include a process for competitive bids.
In the coming months we anticipate a number of bidding
opportunities as we implement the security and technology
programs that were a major part of the levy that passed in
November. The security work calls for physical changes to many
school buildings, as well as upgraded cameras and alarm systems.
The technology infrastructure upgrade will involve purchasing both
hardware and software to build out the
framework that our digital networks
operate on.
Our Business Operations department,
headed by Chris Passarge, is always
available to help with any questions
you have about doing business with
the Lakota School District. Just call
513.874.5505 and they will be happy to speak with you and
provide any information you need.
that she met Kathy Rambo, our Vice President of Special Events.
Kathy asked her to submit her resume and after interviewing she
took the job. She loves working at the Chamber because she gets to
sell a great product. After years spent traveling between Manhattan
and Chicago, she is delighted to be off an airplane and working with
great people.
After growing up on Cincinnati’s West Side she went on to matriculate
at University of Cincinnati where she earned a degree in Marketing.
She has also had IBM Information Management TOP GUN training
which explains why she is so good at finding business solutions for
Chamber members.
Sharon has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity and as a business
volunteer. Sharon has been married for 33 years and in her free
time, she watches tennis and does everything athletic from jogging
to Pilates. Her adorable dog, “Steffie” puts a smile on her face – the
same one we have the pleasure of seeing every day at the Chamber.
Ann Farmiga
West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Volunteer
[email protected]
CONNECTIVITYGrow Your Business with Digital Talent
Digital trends are creating new business models, and positioning technology as a revenue builder, market maker and customer finder.
Does your staff have the knowledge and skills to help your company capitalize on these trends? If not, it could be bad news for your
company. According to research analysts at Gartner, Inc., digital business incompetence will cause a quarter of businesses to lose
competitive ranking by 2017.
To successfully compete in a changing marketplace, you need assemble, develop and deploy an agile, multi-disciplined team that can
take the “digital ball” and run with it. To do this, you are going to have to think beyond traditional recruitment and retention strategies.
Build Your Digitally Competent Team
Assess your current staff’s digital capabilities and determine where the gaps lie. Start filling those gaps using strategies
such as the following:
• Build digital expertise quickly. Work with your HR leaders to find qualified experts and talented people, and bring them into your work
streams - no matter where they are based or what their employment arrangements are.
• Explore new ways of building digital business capabilities, such as social sourcing, global networks and small-company acquisitions.
• Redesign your existing learning programs to build digital business expertise. Consider offering things like “digital business boot
camps.”
• Develop a digital practice community within your organization, or assemble a team of digital experts to focus on trends such as
cloud technologies, mobiles apps and smart machines.
• Get creative with employee engagement strategies to increase talent retention, as well as to make your company more attractive to
prospects that possess digital expertise.
Digital transformation — using technology to radically improve your company’s performance and reach — comes with cultural and
organizational challenges. But it also opens opportunities to use digital technology to work differently and more successfully. Is your team
ready?
Dan Doerflein
513.645.2910
Peak 10
[email protected]
Member
Orientation
Tuesday, February 18 3:15-5pm
The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Member
Orientation is a great opportunity for members to learn how
to get the most from their membership! Reservations are now
being accepted for the Orientation to be held at the Chamber
from 3:15-5pm.
Member Orientation is held three times a year for members
who want to learn more about the benefits and opportunities
their Chamber membership provides. Attendees hear from
staff, active members and Cost-Saving providers on how they
and their organizations can make the most of their Chamber
membership.
www. charactercouncil.org
Each month, The Chamber Alliance highlights an individual who
demonstrates a specific characteristic. The Chamber Alliance
considers it important to honor those who contribute and make a
difference in our community.
“Team Player”
Ron Rohlfing, Vice President of Hospital Operations
UC Health- West Chester Hospital
“He listens and allows everyone to express their opinion and
values everyone he works with,” said Tom Daskalakis, Chief
Operating Officer of West Chester Hospital.
Provided by Erin Brestelli, Clinical Liaison for Hillandale.
If you want to learn more, plan to attend Member
Orientation. Make your reservation by calling the Chamber at
513.777.3600 or online at www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
ANNIVERSARY
C E L E B R AT I O N
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Sixty-Second Connect
Tuesday, February 25
12-1pm
Join Chamber members once a month 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 from Troy’s Café.
Friday, February 7
8-9:30am
Kemba Credit Union, West Chester
“Stay Fit While You Sit”
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. W4W focuses on Work, Wealth,
Wholeness, Wisdom & Wellness.
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 month, Dr. Katie Schneider of West
Chester Chiropractic Center will present “Stay
Fit While You Sit!” The cost is $10 and reservations can
be made on our website: www.TheChamberAlliance.
com or by calling 513.777.3600. Thank you to
Walmart for providing breakfast!
Introducing the New West Chester Liberty
Chamber Alliance Mobile App
The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance now has a new
mobile app available for iPhone, Android, and iPad users!
There has never been an easier, more convenient way to
connect with our Chamber.
To enjoy this free mobile resource, simply download the
app through the Apple Store for iPhone and iPad users or
the Google Play Store for Android users. Once the app is
downloaded onto your mobile device you’ll have Chamber
information at your fingertips 24/7.
Fastappz (fastappz.com), a local mobile app developer
and member of The Chamber Alliance, designed the app to
include quick access to information for Chamber members,
future members and the community. The mobile app
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features allow you to view the upcoming calendar, event photos,
have quick access to the Chamber office through a convenient
push to call, post comments on the wall, sign up for ChamberMail,
and even receive notifications instantly from Chamber staff. Be
sure to download the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance
mobile app today to enjoy all the benefits of this exciting resource.
Leadership 21 Travels the I-75
Growth Corridor
Events
to Look
Forward to
This Year
Through education, community awareness and hands on experience,
the 2014 Class of Leadership 21 continues to gain knowledge of the
I75 Corridor. Their preparation and commitment will enable them to
serve as catalysts and sustainers of positive change for the quality of
life in the region.
Annual Celebration
February 28
Carol Turner, President and CEO of Atrium Medical Center, met with the
class and provided them with an overview of how Atrium is providing
solutions to the healthcare challenges of that we face today. Staff
members provide an extensive tour the Medical Center.
Regional Business Expo
May 13
Bob Jewell, Omega Leadership Group, spoke about the advantages of a
multicultural workforce.
Class participates got to go behind the scenes of the Dayton Print
Technology Center.
The Everest Award
August
Golf Classic
September 15
Women of Excellence
November 21
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Having a Grand Opening, Ribbon
Cutting or Groundbreaking Ceremony?
Let the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance help you celebrate!
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MORE WOMEN’S SERVICES
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
TO HELP YOU
BE WELL.
At Mercy Health — Fairfield Hospital, we
understand the importance of women’s
health. That is why we offer more best-inclass women’s services than any other
provider in our community, including a
nationally accredited Family Birth Center.
From prevention and wellness to treatment
and rehabilitation, we provide women
the most comprehensive, compassionate
care so that they can continue to give the
same to others.
The Chamber would be delighted to help your business celebrate
with a Grand Opening, Groundbreaking Ceremony or Ribbon Cutting.
Businesses must meet the following criteria:
• Opened its doors in the last 12 months
• Changed ownership or under new management
• Moved to a new location
• Has been remodeled or expanded at its present location
A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is an important part of your overall
marketing and advertising plan and is a great way to kick-off a grand
opening of a business. It offers an opportunity to meet key leaders in
the community and get acquainted with your neighbors and Chamber
members. The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance would enjoy
assisting you in planning a successful event for your business.
Chamber Ambassadors will conduct the ceremony, complete with a
3-foot long pair of scissors. The Chamber will take digital photos of the
event which can be emailed at no additional cost.
Scheduling with the Chamber should take place a minimum of two
weeks prior to the event. This will allow the Chamber time to invite the
Ambassadors to your celebration.
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages are usually served, but it is your
decision. Your plan can be as simple or elaborate as you like, whatever
fits your budget.
The Chamber Staff will help make things go as smoothly as
possible by:
• Putting you in touch with Chamber businesses that can provide
catering, deli and beverage services, publicity and even invitations.
• Bringing the giant scissors and taking pictures at the appointed time.
• Providing the ribbon and bow.
A $75 fee applies to non-Chamber members; there is no
fee for Chamber members.
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Complimentary System Review
Brad Arnott, Certified Payments Professional
Ph: 513-755-6501 [email protected]
Renewing Members
Bakery Crafts
Dan Guttman
P.O. Box 37
West Chester OH 45071
513-942-0862
Manufacturing - Foodstuffs
Flagel Huber Flagel
Bob Hesch
9135 Governors Way
Cincinnati OH 45249
513-774-0300
Accountants - CPA
Bricker & Eckler LLP
Mark Engel
9277 Centre Pointe Drive, Ste 100
West Chester OH 45069
513-870-6565
Attorneys
Flynn & Company, Inc.
Rick Flynn
7800 East Kemper Road
Cincinnati OH 45249
513-530-9200
Accountants - CPA
Butler County Engineer
Greg Wilkens
1921 Fairgrove Ave Hamilton OH 45011
513-867-5744
Government
Four Bridges Country Club, LTD
Sean McClain
8300 Four Bridges Drive
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-759-4620
Country Club
Carlos Todd Properties LLC
Carlos Todd
7791 Joan Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-445-1810
Real Estate - Developers, Investors, Lenders
Chaco Credit Union, Inc.
Deb Gooch
7237 Cincinnati Dayton Road, Suite 101
West Chester OH 45069
513-785-3343
Credit Unions
Cincinnati Union Bethel
Stephen MacConnell
300 Lytle Street
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-768-6907
Service Organization - Social Services
Cullen Chiropractic & Wellness Center
Brent Cullen
4904 Wunnenberg Way
West Chester OH 45069
513-365-2292
Medical - Chiropractors
Enrollment Benefit Concepts
Tracey Hinrichs
7182 Liberty Centre Drive, Ste Q
West Chester OH 45069
513-371-5555
Insurance
Escort Inc
Mark Carr
5440 West Chester Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-870-8500
Electronics
Huntington Bank
Melissa Mutrie
7634 Cox Ln
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-3000
Banks & Banking Services
Huntington Bank
Keith Wright
9155 Allen Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-874-4040
Banks & Banking Services
Integrity Commercial Cleaning Services
Skip Taylor
11875 Cedarcreek Drive
Cincinnati OH 45240
513-638-6741
Cleaning Services
Integrity Express Logistics
James Steger
8610 Ptarmigan Court
West Chester OH 45069
888-374-5138
Shipping
Kehoe Financial Advisors
Larry Blundred
125 Boggs Ln
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-481-8555
Financial Planning & Investment Advisors
Life Success Seminars Inc
Dan Rolfes
P.O. Box 1369
West Chester OH 45071
513-942-4567
Event - Exhibits
Manheim Cincinnati
Anita Jamison
4969 Muhlhauser Road
Hamilton OH 45011
513-874-9310
Automotive - Auctions
RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders
Amanda Shults
9938 Crescent Park Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-779-2800
Insurance - Agencies
Manpower
Melissa Jacob
8743 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester OH 45069
513-772-2220
Employment - Agencies, Recruiting
Rite Track Equipment Services, Inc.
Darren Taulbee
8655 Rite Track Way
West Chester OH 45069
513-881-7820
Manufacturing
North Side Bank & Trust Company
Suzanne Weisbrod
8615 Shepherd Farm Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-551-5000
Banks & Banking Services
The Lakes at West Chester Village
Amanda Cushner
4700 Lakes Edge
West Chester OH 45069
513-870-9900
Real Estate - Apartments, Condominiums
Office Depot -Voice of America Centre
Mark Currie
7610 Voice of America Centre Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-755-1676
Office Supplies/Equipment
Service & Repairs
Thompson Hine LLP
Robert Curry
Austin Landing I
10050 Innovation Drive, Suite 400
Dayton OH 45342
513-443-6600
Attorneys
One Stop Rental, Inc.
Drew Harris
7971 Cincinnati Dayton Road
West Chester OH 45069
513-777-3393
Rental - equipment, tools, party items
Umble Gayhart & Jacobsen
Kurt Jacobsen
P.O. Box 849
West Chester OH 45071
513-777-4533
Accountants - CPA
Otterbein Retirement Living Communities
Kathleen Geers
585 N. State Route 741
Lebanon OH 45036
513-766-5837
Retirement Communities, Care facilities
West Chester Veterinary Center
Elizabeth Gigis
7330 Liberty Way
West Chester OH 45069
513-755-2273
Veterinarians
Positive Leaps
Sheree Lynch
7140 Office Park Drive
West Chester OH 45069
513-777-2428
Medical - Psychiatric, Counseling
Western & Southern Open
Elaine Bruening
250 East Fifth Street, Suite 1310
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-651-4323
Sports & Recreation
R.G. McGraw Insurance Agency
Carolyn Nabors
324 E. 4th Street
Cincinnati OH 45202
513-381-7881
Insurance - Agencies
Woodhull LLC
Susan Gibson
8750 Union Centre Blvd
West Chester OH 45069
513-860-0705
Office Supplies/Equipment Service & Repairs
Retirement Living Solutions, LLC
Linda Ambrose
5894 Kensington Trail
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-505-2384
Medical - Health Services
Xavier University Williams College of Business
Jennifer Bush
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati OH 45207
513-745-3251
Educational - Schools, Colleges
New Members
Airrosti Rehab Centers, LLC
Tom Hall
8044 Montgomery Road,
Suite 700
Cincinnati OH 45236
800-404-6050
Medical - Physical Therapy,
Rehabilitation
Lunatic Fringe
Lisa Gear
7033 Yankee Road
Liberty Township OH 45044
513-795-1542 Spa - Hair, Nails,
Makeup
Bone Dry Roofing - Cincinnati
Jim Keffer
9373 Cincinnati-Columbus Rd
West Chester OH 45069
513-984-2663
Construction - Remodeling &
Restoration
Centennial Business Products
Ken Krumpelbeck
4740 Dues Drive Suite L
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-317-6158
Office Supplies - Printers,
Toner, Ink
Milano’s Atlantic City Submarines
John Slaughenhaupt
7701 Voice of America Centre Drive
West Chester OH 45069
937-331-9422
Restaurants - Bars and Grills
CincinnatiCruise.com/Travel
Leaders
Rick Cauthen
5948 Snider Road
Mason OH 45040
513-278-8195
Travel Agencies
G & W Machinery Sales Inc.
Debbie Osborne
4315 Salzman Road
Middletown OH 45044
513-539-2700
Manufacturers’ Representative
HandyPro of Southwest Ohio
Doug Haar
6483 Holly Hill Lane
West Chester OH 45069
513-295-1482 Home
Improvement
The Mid-America Management Corporation
Peggy Henthorn
987 East Ash Street, Suite 169
Piqua OH 45356
937-773-1225
Real Estate - Commercial
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Women4Women, 8-9:30am
Kemba Credit Union, West Chester
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Tuesday, February 11
Monthly Member Luncheon, 11:30-1:30pm
Wingate by Wyndham
Tuesday, February 18
Member Orientation, 3:15-5pm
Chamber Alliance Office
Wednesday, February 19
Business After Hours, 4-6pm
The WEB Extreme Entertainment
Tuesday, February 25
Sixty-Second Connect, 12-1pm
Chamber Alliance Office
Friday, February 28
Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner, 6pm
Cincinnati Marriott North at Union Centre
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