August 2014 - West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance
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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 Honoring Leaders & Legends on the I-75 Growth Corrid T he SM ANNIVERSARY ANNIVERSARY 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 The 3rd Annual Everest Award The 3rd Annual Everest Award Presented by HORAN Presented by6HORAN August 15, 2014, to 10pm Cincinnati August 15,Marriott 2014, 6 toNorth 10pm Cincinnati Marriott North 6189 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, Ohio 6189 Mulhauser Road, West Chester, Ohio Honoring Leaders & Legends on the I-75 Growth Corrido Honoring Leaders & Legends on the I-75 Growth Corridor 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 For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com, or call 513.777.3600 For more information or to RSVP, please visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com, or call 513.777.3600 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] • 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 2 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 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. • 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. August 2014 | THE VOICE 3 West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance Voice The SM • The Voice is published monthly by the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance, 8922 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069. Telephone: 513.777.3600 Fax: 513.777.0188 | www.TheChamberAlliance.com Subscriptions are included in the annual dues of each Chamber membership. Publisher................................................................................... Joe Hinson Chamber Cost Cutters ANNIVERSARY C E L E B R AT I O N Listed Alphabetically by Service Maximize Your ROI with The Chamber’s Cost-Cutters Program. Contact these members for more information about discounted, products and services afforded to you as a Chamber Member! computer technology Editor........................................................................................Ann Farmiga Photography........................................West Chester Corporate Photography Contributing Writers...........Emily Benson, Dr. Karen Mantia, Ian Murray, Kim Sykes, Patrick Venturella ANNIVERSARY C E L E B R AT I O N Tom Farrell, [email protected] Designer....................................................................Cox Media Group Ohio Postmaster/Address Changes Send address changes to West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance, 8922 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069. ■ Advertising Chamber members can advertise in The VOICE and reach more than 1000 leaders in the southeastern Butler County business community. For cost and specifics, call Ann Farmiga, 513.777.3600 or email [email protected]. Kedrick Fitzgerald, [email protected] group health care Ronda Halcomb, [email protected] Subscriptions The VOICE is mailed to Chamber members as a benefit of membership. Additional subscriptions are available to Chamber members at $75 per year. Non-member subscriptions are $100 per year. For information, call 513.777.3600. Matt Appenzeller, [email protected] merchant services Submissions Articles, photos and advertisements for The VOICE must be received at the Chamber office by the 1st of each month to be included in the upcoming edition. No article in this magazine may be reprinted without the permission of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance. ■ Team of the Month Your Partner for all your Credit Card Processing needs! Stephanie Rousseau, [email protected] office supplies 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. Natasha Bryant, [email protected] workers compensation Brandon Hunter, [email protected] 4 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 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. August 2014 | THE VOICE 5 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! 2014 Golf Classic Monday, September 15th At Four Bridges Country Club Check‐In/Breakfast 8:30am Shotgun Start 10:30am PresenƟng Sponsors Join Us for a Business After Hours Wednesday, August 20th • 8:00 -9:30AM Championship Sponsor Networking, food & fun! Make the last appointment of the day your best! Peak 10 5307 Muhlhauser Road Members Only – No RSVP 6 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 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 April 2014 | THE VOICE 7 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. What’s New in West Chester Township est O H I O WestChesterOH.org Streets$80 of West Chester Launches SecondaNNouNced Phase Nearly MillioN iN New iNvestMeNt iN 2013 LPC ar (Lincoln Retailall launches its pre-development leasing and New rivalsProperty were Company) announced year long as West Chester marketing of the second phase of The Streets of West Chester with a planned continued to grow its diverse and sustainable local economy. 200,000 square-foot expansion slated to open in spring of 2016. The expansion Looking back at 2013, companies announced $77,118,500 doubles the size of the current lifestyle center on Civic Center Drive. in new investment in the community with 1,132 new jobs created and 820Chester jobs retained through expansions of Bass existing The Streets of West expansion will join the opening of the new Pro Shops, beginning construction this summer, adjacent to companies. The Streets, and will provide shoppers with new retail, The largestand investments restaurants entertainment.announced in 2013 were the first phase of the “The development these twoCampus new retail locations Butler Tech Bio of Science at represents theand largestthe concentration boutique-like retail $13 million new WestofChester amenities in the West Chester area,” said Judi Boyko, YMCA at $12 million. Neither project West Chester Administrator. “These are the type of retail had broken our ground end, residents destinations diverseby andyear’s sophisticated but Butler planned ly demand, andTech we expect both tofor be an veryear successful footholds in ouruction retail fabric. 2014 constr star” t on i ts 30,000 square foot development that will ser ve as a wor ld-class A significant expansion has always been part ofinthe the Streets training center for future workforce themaster areaplan of for health and of West Chester, according to LPC Retail. The company purchased the center bio-sciences. earlier this year, and is moving forward with the original vision for the property, A which 400,000 square-foot expansion of Netrada, an e-commerce includes specialty and big box retail space as well as additional restaurant destinations. The first phase The Streets of West Chestercompanies, includes 167,638 distribution facility for offashion and lifestyle square feet of premier retail, entertaining and dining amenities. The center is 8 www.TheChamberAlliance.com currently anchored AMCjobs, West Chester 18Theatres, Barnes & Noble, P.F. Chang’s resulted in 166bynew retention of 334 jobs and new China Bistro, Bravo! Cucina Italiana, Mitchell’s Fish Market, and the recently added investment of near ly $800,000. Ann Taylor LOFT. Advanced manufacturer Systecon announced a new $2.1 “There is a great deal of shopper demand and new development momentum million expansion in We withshoppers, 18 new jobs in this area that will benefit ourst siteChester and our loyal ” said Philcreated. Pearson, Senior Vice President-Asset Management of LPC Retail. “The The health and medical Westadjacent Chester continued addition ofmarket Bass ProinShops to our property is ato thrive w ith the opening of the tonew $10asmillion Beckett Springs huge advantage our site, it will expand our access to Allen Road us directly IKEA andHealth/ its 36,000 facility, announcement of and theconnect new $6 millionto Group thatRoute come into thisand area aeach weekend. We’re well Tri-Health facilityshoppers on State 747 $1.4 million positioned to become the regional hub for high quality retail investment by ABC Pediatric Therapy Network. Medical office in the area.” space in West Chester’s Uptown is 100 percent occupied as West Chester Hospital to thrive andjustexpand Bass Procontinues Shops purchased 22 acres south of ser the vices. Streets of West Chester for its new store. As a part of the new The year ended with the announcement of Bass Pro building development, Civic Centre Boulevard will be extended to Allen Road, which crosses aover $10 million location in We st Chester’s Interstate 75 destination to IKEA, a majorretail retail draw in the region. Downtown. “We consider this location ground zero for the Greater Cincinnati and Dayton West Chester’s economic development are markets, and look forward to serving the entire regionprofessionals with a new retail attraction available to suppor t prospective and businesses in that will benefit from its proximity to I-275, as wellexisting as its adjacency to the existing and community. future retail amenities, said Mike Dunham Director of Real Estate at Bass Pro the Call ”777-4214 for assistance. Shop. “We’re beginning construction this summer, with plans to open in 2015.” 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! -7 PM 4 Y A D Y S EVER ETIZER APP E C I R P 2 1/ Anderson Towne Center: 7578 Beechmont Ave. #503 Cincinnati, OH 45255 513-231-5357 Union Centre: 9246 Schulze Dr. West Chester, OH 45069 513-942-6646 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. Check ou t SELECTIO our N of CRAFT BE ERS www.e-mercy.com unos.com August 2014 | THE VOICE 9 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 10 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 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. August 2014 | THE VOICE 11 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 Grow your company’s next group of leaders with training from Butler Tech Lean Office Generational/Diversity Training Microsoft Office Suite Many other learning solutions can be customized for your business. Call us for details. www.cshco.com CPAs & Business Consultants 12 www.TheChamberAlliance.com www.butlertech.org 513-645-8200 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 2014 || THE THE VOICE 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 14 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 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 | Come See us For: • Complete Suite of Business Services • Commerical Deposit Accounts • Commercial Loans • Real Estate & SBA • MasterCard Credit Card • Insurance Services [email protected] | www.emeryfcu.org 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 ATLANTA | CINCINNATI | CLEVELAND | COLUMBUS DAYTON | NEW YORK | WASHINGTON, D.C. August 2014 | THE VOICE 15 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] Grow your company’s next group of leaders with training from Butler Tech Lean Office Generational/Diversity Training Microsoft Office Suite Many other learning solutions can be customized for your business. Call us for details. Ian Murray Murray Multimedia Resources, LLC [email protected] 513.379.0366 Thank you to Fricker’s of West Chester for providing lunch for the NEXT YP team meetings 16 www.TheChamberAlliance.com www.butlertech.org 513-645-8200 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 18 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 August 2014 | THE VOICE 23 19 PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID CINCINNATI, OH PERMIT #5400 ANNIVERSARY 8922 Beckett Road C E L E B R AT I O N West Chester, Ohio 45069 Friday, August 1 Wednesday, August 20 Women4Women, 8-9:30am Kemba Credit Union, West Chester Business After Hours, 4-6pm Peak 10 Wednesday, August 6 Tuesday, August 26 NEXT YP, 5:30-7:30pm ANNIVERSARY C E L E B R AT I O N Dingle House Irish Pub & Grub, West Chester Sixty-Second Connect, 12-1pm Chamber Alliance Office Friday, August 8 Wednesday, August 27 Emcee Training, 8:30-10:30am Chamber Alliance Office Women4Women Lunch & Lecture, 11:30am-1pm Heritage Club, Mason Tuesday, August 12 Monthly Member Luncheon, 11:30-1:30pm Four Bridges Country Club Friday, August 15 The Everest Award, 6-9pm Cincinnati Marriott North, West Chester West Chester Liberty C VOICE A August 2 8” x 10