Monday, August 29th Wetherington Golf and Country Club
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Monday, August 29th Wetherington Golf and Country Club
AUGUST 2016 VOL. LXXXIV ISSUE XLVII CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC Monday, August 29th Wetherington Golf and Country Club To play in the Classic or to be a sponsor, please contact Kathy Rambo at 513.777.3600 or visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com. WHAT’S INSIDE 8 JULY LUNCHEON RECAP 3 LEADING FROM THE CENTER 9 Golf Classic 16 6 40 th Anniversary Sponsor JUNE LUNCHEON RECAP Leadership 21 Recap 21 Class of 2016 EXECUTIVE JOE HINSON, IOM, President & CEO [email protected] ADMINISTRATION KELLY MOORE, Administrative Coordinator and NEXT YP Liaison [email protected] MIKE POWELL, CPA, CFO [email protected] SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING Chamber Staff & Associates KATHY RAMBO, Vice President - Special Events [email protected] PAM GRUBER, Marketing, PR and Events Coordinator [email protected] MEMBERSHIP KENNI BLACHÉ, Director - Membership Services and Leadership 21 Facilitator [email protected] KAREN LOUDER, Account Executive - Membership Services [email protected] JULIE ABRAMS, Account Representative - Membership Services [email protected] ADVOCACY BOB WIWI, Small Business Advocate [email protected] programs, events and services provided to the businesses and organizations of this area. 40TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR UC Health-West Chester Hospital DIAMOND Butler Tech Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital GOLD Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus TriHealth SUPER SILVER Fifth Third Bank Graydon Head Kemba Credit Union Lakota Local Schools Powernet Premier Health-Atrium Medical Center Thompson Hine LLP SILVER AstraZeneca Cox Media Group Ohio Liberty Township Park National Bank Taco Bell/UNO Pizzeria & Grill West Chester Township NAN CAHALL, Government Relations [email protected] GEORGE GLOVER, Government Relations [email protected] BUTLER TECH DAVID HELMS, Assistant Superintendent [email protected] EXECUTIVE BOARD CHAIR DEBORAH BRENNEMAN – THOMPSON HINE LLP VICE CHAIR RICK SHIVELY – TRANSAMERICA FINANCIAL ADVISORS PAST CHAIR RON ROHLFING – UC HEALTH WEST CHESTER HOSPITAL KRISTEN BITONTE – LIBERTY TOWNSHIP LEE GEIGER – GRAYDON HEAD JON GRAFT – BUTLER TECH JOE HINSON – WEST CHESTER • LIBERTY CHAMBER ALLIANCE CHAR MASON – CINCINNATI CHILDREN’S LIBERTY CAMPUS RYAN MINTON – CINCINNATI MARRIOTT NORTH LYNDA O’CONNOR – BUTLER TECH KEITH RICHBURG – FIFTH THIRD BANK TOM URBAN – MERCY HEALTH - FAIRFIELD HOSPITAL JOHN VENTURELLA – CLARK SCHAEFER HACKETT STEVE WANAMAKER – VENUE MEDIA MARK WELCH – WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP 2 West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance 2016 Sustaining Sponsors 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 www.TheChamberAlliance.com SUPER BRONZE Carriage Hill Clark Schaefer Hackett Emery Federal Credit Union First Financial Bank Four Bridges Country Club Huntington Bank Mailender, Inc. McGill Smith Punshon, Inc. RiskSOURCE Clark-Theders TechSolve Total Wealth Planning, LLC BRONZE Beckett Springs Hospital Chaco Credit Union, Inc. Cincinnati State Elliott Davis Decosimo Certified Public Accountants Flagel Huber Flagel Guardian Savings Bank Hauser Heating & Air Conditioning Kettering Health Network Kingsgate Transportation Services, LLC Miller-Valentine Group North Ridge Realty Group Planes Companies PNC Bank Prosource Technology Solutions Schumacher Dugan Construction, Inc. SCORE Sebaly Shillito + Dyer Stevens Insurance Agency, LLC Yelton Fine Jewelers For more information, please call Karen Louder at 513.777.3600. Thank you to Perfection Print Media and Signs Now Cincinnati for providing the Sustaining Sponsorship sign in our Chamber lobby. www.perfectionprinting.com www.signsnowcinci.com 513.874.2173 513.860.6600 MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT Pinot’s Palette Liberty Township Buy One, Get One! Use code: BOGOWCL Offer valid August 1-31, 2016 Cannot be used on private events or specialty classes. 513-777-9200 pinotspalette.com/libertytownship w Paint. Drink. Have Fun. LEADING FROM THE CENTER Joe Hinson, IOM - President & CEO DIFFERENTIATORS OF THE CHAMBER ALLIANCE As you probably know, “If you’ve seen one Chamber, you’ve seen one Chamber, as there are no two Chambers alike.” It comes down to personal preference – location, business climate and leadership of the organization. But one factor cuts to the bottom line – VALUE, a member’s return on their Chamber of Commerce investment. With so many business organizations for professionals to participate in today, and at the surface, all looking about the same, which one or more are best suited for you and your organization? The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance uses the term “differentiator” to help showcase the value of our organization. A differentiator is a unique feature or benefit of a product or aspects of a brand that set it apart from competing products or brands. It is also known as the unique value proposition (UVP). The following is a sampling of what our Chamber members have said are the differentiator’s of The Chamber Alliance. • 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. STAFF STABILITY – Our Chamber has four members of our team with over 10 years Chamber experience, and another two with over five years to serve our members business needs. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE – in total our nine member team has over 80 years’ experience in working with businesses in West Chester and Liberty Townships and on the I-75 Growth Corridor. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION – strategically located along one of the heaviest traveled interstate systems in the U. S. I-75, and between two major markets – Cincinnati and Dayton, The Chamber Alliance is connected locally and throughout our region to help keep you in the know. ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CEO – “Java with Joe” is an opportunity for one-on-one discussion, sharing of ideas and developing a strategy with our members, focusing on getting the most from their Chamber membership. CLOSE TO 100 EVENTS HELD IN 2015 – we are a vibrant organization that is very active. We present various events all geared toward enhancing commerce for you, our Chamber Members and the business region. VERY TRANSIENT AREA; NEW MEMBERS DAILY – the interest in West Chester and Liberty Townships continues to be on the rise and The Chamber Alliance benefits by welcoming new, diverse members daily. PROVIDE FORUMS FROM COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP TO YP AND FROM WOMEN’S ISSUES TO CONTINUOUS EDUCATION – we recognize the needs of our members, and present programs that deliver substance and content that address timely community and regional issues. SMALL BUSINESS ADVOCATE – for over eleven years, we have been the home for SCORE’s Branch office, servicing their Cincinnati and Dayton Chapters. As the nation’s largest network of expert business mentors, SCORE provides both one-on-one and group counseling. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS – by continuing to nurture and support strategic relationships, our partners, George Glover and Nan Cahall of Focused Capitol Solutions are liaisons to both our business members and our local, county and state government officials. MAKE CONNECTIONS TO HELP GROW BUSINESSES – there are Chamber members in specific industries that are best suited for your organization to meet. We provide various Chamber activities to help you make those connections. SEVERAL KEY EDUCATION PARTNERS – strategic partnerships with leading educators and workforce development drivers; Lakota Schools, Butler Tech and Cincinnati State. AN INFLUENCIAL BUSINESS ORGANIZATION – we’ve been ranked as one of top 100 most influential business organizations in Greater Cincinnati, ten years in a row. EDUCATE AND INFORM – The most current resource for what’s happening in West Chester and Liberty Townships through The Voice, www.thechamberalliance.com, ChamberMail, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. YOUR REGIONAL PARTNER – The Chamber Alliance is a leader in the regional collaboration, producing signature events; Regional Business Expo, The Everest Award and Women of Excellence. We are also active leaders in the Butler Warren Business Day in Columbus, Tri-State Chamber Collaborative and Think Regional! Summit. So what are those unique features that set your organization apart from your competition and provide value to your client? Here are a couple of tips that might help your organization stand out from the rest: Partnerships – Partnerships alone won’t make your business successful, but a “strategic” partnership allows your organization to expose your brand to people who might not even hear about it if not for your partner. Partnerships work best when all parties involved benefit. Make sure the differentiating quality is something people want – Having a differentiating feature alone is not enough. It has to be something customers want. Many businesses have not been as successful because they build something for their own needs and not necessarily what is needed by their customer. Focus – As you focus on one thing, you’re working on your unique business, becoming an expert at what you do best to become the best. You need to make sure your team is on board and get input and feedback from your customers along the way. Knowing what makes an organization different from the competition and what is done with that knowledge can make or break a business. No business can survive by selling price alone. Remember, price is what you pay, VALUE is what you get. Please let us know if we can help you develop your differentiators. Thank you for being a valued member of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance. Together we grow your business! West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance MISSION STATEMENT A regional community leader promoting business innovation and growth, advocating free enterprise, addressing issues of regional and community significance and leading our members to a higher quality of life. 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($90 value) 4 www.TheChamberAlliance.com Brandon Hunter, [email protected] Brandon Hunter, [email protected] Worker’s Compensation Compensation Brandon Hunter, Worker’s [email protected] Brandon Hunter, [email protected] PEOPLE AND NEWS AlphaGraphics Cincinnati Scores with MLB AlphaGraphics® Inc., a global network of independently owned and operated business centers, is proud to announce that AlphaGraphics Cincinnati has been recognized by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Cincinnati Reds as the 2016 Most Valuable Diverse Business Partner (MVDBP) award. “We truly enjoy our business relationship with the MLB,” said Cinda Morse, owner of AlphaGraphics Cincinnati. “We have had the honor of assisting the Reds with printing and signage for many years, including several large projects for last year’s All Star Game. We are tremendously proud of receiving this recognition.” Major League Baseball has been at the forefront of professional sports in recognizing the importance of diversity. In 1998, the club introduced the Diverse Business Partner Program to cultivate new and existing partnerships with minority-owned and woman-owned businesses by increasing opportunities for minorities and women to participate in procurement activities of Major League Baseball. Kingsgate Transportation named Official Logistics Partner of the Cincinnati Reds through 2017 Kingsgate Transportation Services and the Cincinnati Reds have announced a multiyear partnership that establishes Kingsgate Transportation as the official logistics partner of the Reds. "Kingsgate has been looking for a unique opportunity to raise awareness and promote our brand,” said Jeff Beckham, Partner at Kingsgate Transportation. “We want to make a connection to the same fans the Reds are marketing to. This partnership is also a tribute to our loyal clients who have given us 30 years of their trust and enjoyed Reds games with us throughout the seasons.” “With this partnership, we hope to make connections with fans and businesses all across Reds country and our shared goal of providing our customers the very best experience is the cornerstone of both organizations,” said Beckham. Key elements of the partnership include promotions, signage, game tickets and hospitality at Great American Ball Park, advertising on Reds radio broadcasts and sponsorship of the September 3rd bobblehead featuring Reds infielder Eugenio Suarez. New chief operating officer at Atrium Medical Center As the new chief operating officer for Premier Health’s Atrium Medical Center, Michael Uhl now serves in a leadership position for the same organization where he began his nursing career. Michael joined Atrium Medical Center earlier this year as chief operating officer, which is part of the Middletown hospital’s executive leadership team. In this role, he oversees day-to-day operations of the city’s second largest employer. The full-service hospital and Level III Trauma Center employs more than 1,500 people in full-time, parttime and on-call positions. “Mike is a valued addition to the Atrium team who brings a unique understanding of both hospital operations and experience as a Registered Nurse to help lead Atrium in a changing health care landscape, in which consumers have more choices for their health care,” said Carol Turner, president and chief executive officer of Atrium Medical Center. “I found this to be an exciting opportunity because it returned me to my roots, but also because of where Atrium Medical Center is located in the market, along the growing Cincinnati-Dayton corridor, allows for ample strategic opportunities for the hospital,” Michael said. Butler Tech Names Marni Durham Executive Director of Human Resources Butler Tech has named Marni Durham, M.Ed., as the district’s new Executive Director of Human Resources, effective July 2016. In this role, Marni will oversee recruitment and hiring, benefits, labor and employee relations, performance management and professional development for the district. Marni has 24 years of professional experience in education, most recently serving as Director of Human Resources and Special Education with the New Miami Local School District. She previously served as the Principal of Princeton Community Middle School and as Dean of Student and Family Services at Princeton High School (Princeton City Schools), as well as Principal of Delhi Middle School (Oak Hills School District). Marni also spent 10 years in the classroom as a teacher. Marni earned a bachelor’s degree in special and elementary education, and a master’s degree in educational leadership at the University of Cincinnati. She earned superintendent licensure at Ashland University. PrimeLending announces the addition of Karley Tomsich PrimeLending, A PlainsCapital Bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Karley Tomsich as the newest loan officer for the West Chester Branch office. Karley spent the previous six years at the helm of Star One Title Agency originating title work and closing home loans. She joins PrimeLending, the sixth largest purchase lender in the US. Karley will be helping borrowers with home loans in the Greater Cincinnati area and is licensed in all 50 states. August 2016 | THE VOICE 5 JUNE BREAKFAST RECAP It was an exciting day for the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance: their first event held at the Centre Park of West Chester Event & Banquet Center, the first breakfast of the season, and beautiful weather all added up to a great morning. Ian Murray of SpotOn Productions has been an active part of the West Chester ▪ Liberty Chamber Alliance community for years and this month he brought his expertise to the table as the speaker with a presentation about videos. More specifically, he discussed why businesses need to use video for promotion. For obvious reasons, the presentation itself was full of videos, as well as catching graphics and tons of information. (I would include a video here, but we have to wait for technology to catch up.) Some of the key statistics that Ian highlighted: • 59% of senior executives prefer video to text • A one minute video is worth 1.6 million words! • Video uses over half of your brain power to process • 65% of viewers who begin watching a video will watch at least 2/3 of it • Video doubles the amount of time an individual spends on a website • 90% of all information transmitted to the brain is visual • Visual information is processed 60,000 times faster than text Keynote Speaker – Ian Murray, SpotOn Productions Emcee – Joanne Westwood, Westwood Virtual Associates Ian went on to explain that there are three sections to the human brain: The lizard brain, the mammal brain, and the cerebral cortex. The lizard brain is responsible for instinct, the mammal brain is emotions, and the cerebral cortex, which is unique to humans, is responsible for critical thinking, logic, and creativity. When an individual processes text, they must use the cerebral cortex to filter the information, while visual information goes directly through the mammal brain, bypassing the time-consuming cerebral cortex. In addition, video transfers more information than just images, using tone of voice, body language, and facial expressions to help convey meaning. To help businesses or individuals that wish to incorporate video, Ian went over the four types: 1. Company video a. Sells value b. Best on landing page 2. Customer testimonials a. Most powerful b. Influence purchasing decisions c. Reinforce value d. Best on product pages and social networking sites 3. Product demonstration a. Increases engagement b. Influences purchase c. Best on product page or customer information 4. Brand Awareness a. Engaging and intriguing b. Increases investment in ongoing development c. Best for sharing externally and the landing page Finally, for those in attendance that may already be using video, Ian discussed six ways to use video on social media: greet visitors on Facebook; expand video shares on Facebook to other sites; attract YouTube subscribers with a video trailer; stand out on social media with video posts; reach Vine and Instagram users with a short video; and enhance blog post with embedded videos. Sponsor – AstraZeneca Sponsor – UC Health – West Chester Hospital Table Display – Clark Schaefer Hackett Ian also talked a bit about his drone used for video visuals and the new legislation surrounding personal and commercial drone usage. The most intriguing aspect of Ian’s presentation was the opportunity to see on the inside of the day-to-day of SpotOn Productions, who have provided a wide array of visual support to the West Chester ▪ Liberty Chamber Alliance over the years. EMILY SWEGERT UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 6 www.TheChamberAlliance.com 513.487.1178 [email protected] Table Display – Prosource Technology Solutions Table Display – SpotOn Productions New Members – Joe Hinson, President & CEO of the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance (back row, far right) welcomes members attending their first breakfast (front row, left to right): Kerry Hendel, CE Power; Anne Winegardner, Topgolf; Miranda Hawk, Brixey & Meyer; Jamie Ellis, AstraZeneca (back row, left to right): Ron Cantrell, West Chester Autobody, Inc.; Ben Thaeler, Office of Congressman Warren Davidson; Josh Burdine, Topgolf; Colin Ashley, Pro Table Display – Stevens Insurance Agency, LLC OnCall Technologies This Month’s Breakfast Tuesday, August 9 Networking starts at 7:30am! Breakfast 8-9:30am Next Month’s Luncheon Tuesday, September 13 Networking starts at 11:30am! Breakfast 12-1:30pm Centre Park of West Chester Event & Banquet Center Wetherington Golf and Country Club 7337 Country Club Lane, West Chester 5800 Muhlhauser Road, West Chester Join us as we honor our firefighters this month! Johnna Reeder, President & CEO of the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati, will be our speaker. She will discuss “Growing the Region Through REDI Cincinnati.” Tom McConaughy will be our keynote speaker. Tom is the Co-Author of "The Beverly Hills Supper Club Fire - The Untold Story of Kentucky’s Worst Tragedy,” first published in 2012. Johnna was previously the vice president of community relations and economic development for Duke Energy, Ohio and Kentucky. She was part of the Duke Energy Economic Development team when Site Selection magazine named them the Top Utility for Economic Development for more than a decade. Prior to joining Duke Energy, Johnna led community relations, government affairs and foundation giving for Citi Corporation in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio. Beverly Hills Supper Club, which touted itself as the Showplace of the Nation, captured attention the night of May 28, 1977 when a fire destroyed it, killing 165 people. Before relocating to Greater Cincinnati in 2000, Johnna directed a chamber of commerce and downtown development corporation in Tennessee. Our emcee will be Lynda O’Connor with the Lakota Board of Education. Tom will be sharing stories of this tragedy. Born in Cincinnati, Tom went to St. Xavier High School and then University of Cincinnati. Tom is currently in the mortgage business Our emcee will be Michelle Vondrell with Whiteboard Solutions. How To RSVP $28 - for members and employees of member organizations who RSVP by the Call the Chamber at 513.777.3600 or visit TheChamberAlliance.com. Cancel before noon on the Monday before the Breakfast/Luncheon to avoid being charged. Friday before each Breakfast/Luncheon $32 - for members who RSVP after the Friday before the Breakfast/Luncheon $40 - for non-members Special dietary needs will gladly be taken care of by letting us know when you RSVP for the Breakfasts/Luncheons. STAYING CONNECTED Aaron Stowell, Branch Manager 800.366.5836 www.royalcupcoffee.com Account Representative - Membership Services Julie Abrams 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 maximizing your membership, with a focus on retention. Contact Julie if you need more information on HOW TO STAY CONNECTED. ■ Julie Abrams 513.777.3600 [email protected] August 2016 | THE VOICE 7 JULY LUNCHEON RECAP In the midst of today’s chaotic media coverage – in which the cold, hard truth is hardly recognizable – there’s a place right here in West Chester that stands for truth in journalism. During one of the darkest and most unrestful times in our history, believe it or not, our own West Chester was the beacon of hope and truthfulness all over the world. It’s one of our community’s best kept secrets and it’s nestled in a building off Tylersville Road that nearly anyone in our community knows and recognizes. But very few know the historical significance it really represents. At the July 12 Chamber breakfast, keynote speaker Melinda Zemper shed some light on the National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting, for which she serves as a board member. She spoke with unimaginable passion and knowledge for the pivotal role it played in shouting the truth during a time otherwise defined by misinformation. “Tell the truth and let the world decide.” Those were the opening words of Melinda’s presentation – and the premise by which the former VOA-Bethany Station was established back in 1944. President Franklin Roosevelt ordered a response to fight the sophisticated Japanese and Nazi Germany propaganda machines of that time. Under the leadership of Cincinnati’s Powel Crosley, who owned WLW at the time, it came online as the world’s largest and loudest transmitter of American war news to Nazi Europe. Keynote Speaker – Melinda Zemper, Board of Directors, National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting To all its competing sound waves of that time, its reach was the farthest, and oftentimes the loudest, perhaps because its differentiator was the truth. The VOA operated on the premise that citizens in any country—free or oppressed—will make the right decisions for their selfdetermination if they are given all the facts. “The story of the VOA-Bethany Station is a story of cutting-edge scientific knowledge and innovation similar to what we see in Silicon Valley today,” Melinda said. “It tells the story of the role that shortwave radio played during World War II and the Cold War to tell the truth, and inspire people in war-torn and oppressed countries to hope, to dream and work toward democracy.” Melinda spoke of the Voice’s early directors, who fought against the president’s original vision for yet another propaganda machine. “They felt the truth was a more persuasive marketing tool to inform our American troops abroad and win over our foes,” Melinda said. She spoke of the hundreds of visitors from around the world who visit the museum today, sharing stories about listening to the Voice in secret because they would have been shot if they were caught listening. She shared audio clips from visitors whose voices expressed awe and memories of pure liberation in listening to the Voice. Emcee – Britt Scearce, Emery Federal Credit Union According to Melinda, the VOA today is still broadcast out of Washington, D.C. to oppressed and conflict countries that lack a free press. Its TV broadcasts are transmitted around the world via satellite and are available on television, computer, cell phones and other devices. The Voice is broadcast in 40 languages and reaches about 180 million listeners and viewers each week. And so today, more than 70 years later, the VOA museum holds a huge amount of historical paraphernalia about shortwave radio and Cincinnati’s radio and TV broadcast history, and, according to Melinda, a tremendous potential to educate the public on the importance of a free press to support democracy in a civil society. But that requires a force larger than just a few people. It requires the sentimental (and monetary) support of our whole community. To get involved and share your ideas, contact VOA Museum Director Jack Dominic at (513) 777-0027 or visit www.voamuseum.org. LAUREN BOETTCHER LAKOTA LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 513.874.5505 EXT. 2 [email protected] We honored our local Police and Sheriff’s Departments 8 www.TheChamberAlliance.com Jim Meyers and Ed Lekson of Four Points by Sheraton Cincinnati North welcomed guests to the Breakfast. Sponsor – Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital Sponsor – Stevens Insurance Agency, LLC Sponsor – TechSolve Table Display – Beckett Springs Hospital New Members – Joe Hinson, President & CEO of the West Chester ▪ Liberty Chamber Alliance welcomes members attending their first breakfast (left to right): Sang Tran, West Chester Family Dentistry ; Natalie Cooke, Hanna Paper Recycling Congratulations to Jeff Fosco with Advent Media Group for being our Referral Leader of the 2nd Quarter! Not only did he receive $25 in Chamber Bucks, but he received a one-hour massage gift certificate from Elements Therapeutic Massage. Congratulations to Emily Gilmartin with N2 Publishing for being the Ambassador of the 2nd Quarter! West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Golf Classic Shotgun Start of 10:30am Monday, August 29 Wetherington Golf and Country Club To play in the Classic or to be a sponsor, please contact Kathy Rambo at 513.777.3600 or visit www.TheChamberAliance.com. August 2016 | THE VOICE 9 Mason Emergency Center Convenient, 24/7 Emergency Care When an emergency happens, you can count on Mason Mason Emergency Center for quick, quality care to get you back to your life. Located just minutes from I-71, we offer: • Full-service care, ranging from minor to life-threatening 42 Tylersville Rd. I-75 Western Row Rd. emergencies for faster care • CareFlight Air and Mobile Services for fast transport to Rd. Fields Ertel Rd. Mason-Montgomery • Advanced technologies, including the Telestroke Network, Snider Rd. • Trauma bays for up to four patients 42 Butler Warren Rd. • Nine private emergency rooms Re ad in g Miami Valley Hospital – Dayton’s only Level I Trauma Center ATRIUM HEALTH CENTER MASON Rd . • Board-certified emergency medicine physicians from Socialville Foster Rd. I-71 Atrium Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital, or a hospital best suited to the patient’s needs, if hospitalization is required 10 Atrium Health Center Mason 7450 Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, Ohio 45040 (513) 770-2777 atriummedcenter.org/mason www.TheChamberAlliance.com TOWNSHIP UPDATES What’s New in Liberty Township www.liberty-township.com The Springs at Liberty: New apartment complex is under construction along Hamilton-Mason Road near Cincinnati-Dayton Road. Leasing has begun; residents will begin moving in this summer. The luxury townhome complex features a clubhouse with a pool, workout facility, and is pet-friendly. TriHealth: Hospital system announced plans in May to build a new ambulatory care center on about 30 acres at Liberty Way and Cox Road. DEVELOPMENT UPDATES IN AND AROUND LIBERTY TOWNSHIP… Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus: Proton Therapy Center is slated to open ahead of schedule this summer LIBERTY CENTER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE… Now Open: Deg’s Flame Grilled Chicken, H&M, Hanna Andersson, Marbles the and begin treating patients this fall. Brain Store and Northstar Café. Coming Soon: Banana Republic, Cantina Laredo, Cooper’s Hawk, Homage, Home2 Suites by Hilton: 92-room extended stay hotel is scheduled to open this summer along Cincinnati-Dayton Road near Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus and Liberty Center. The hotel will feature an Lenscrafters, Moochie & Co and Talbots Northwestern Mutual: First office tenant; relocated their offices in February indoor pool, fitness center and meeting space. to Liberty Center. Bottle Lodge: Craft-beer bottle shop and lounge offering a variety of retail products now open along Dr. Erik Snell: Second office tenant working on plans to open a new dental Cincinnati-Dayton Road next to the new Home2 Suites. office. Book Blvd: New used bookstore opening this summer in the Yankee Shoppes retail center. Buffalo Wings & Rings: New restaurant under construction at Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Yankee Road and The Grant and The Fillmore: Apartment buildings began welcoming their first residents this spring. Lots of options and amenities available. State Route 129. An opening later this year is planned. Cozy’s Pub and Grill: An expansion is underway next to Cozy’s Cottage in Downtown Bethany which will provide more dining and event space in a charming and cozy setting. The new Cozy’s Pub and Grill is set to open later this summer. Cycle Bar: Premium indoor cycling experience coming to the Kroger Marketplace retail center. Dr. Zamora Dental Office: New medical office building under construction next to the Kroger Marketplace retail center. First Watch: Popular breakfast and lunch spot opened recently along Cincinnati-Dayton Road in the Liberty Connection retail strip center across from Starbucks. Shooters Sports Grill: Loveland-based sports bar and grill has plans to build a new restaurant along State Route 747 as part of the Carriage Hill development. est O H I O H.org nship What’s New in in What’s New West Chester Township est O H I O WestChesterOH.o WestChesterOH.org Nearly MillioN iNretailNew iNvestMeNt New iNvestMeNt aNNouNced The extension of Civic Centre Boulevard creates a iN clear 2013 pathway to$80 West Chester’s high-profile destination and entertainment The extension also createsaNNouNced new opportunity for site selection iN PROJECT LINKS WEST CHESTER DESTINATIONS 013 20 options. The roadway extension connects The Streets of West Chester and its most recent additions Main Event Entertainment and professionals seeking visibility and easy access from I-75. re s u lte d in 1 6 6 new j ob s , r e t e nt i on of 334 j ob s and new s We s t Ch e st e r resulted in 166 new jobs, retention of 33 New ar rivals were announced all year long as West Chester Topgolf with destination retailer IKEA on Allen Road. inve s tme nt of ne a r l y $800, 000. le loc a l ec o n o m y. 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The addition of first-to- annou Adva nced manufacturer Systecon in new investment in the community with 1,132 new jobs date reflective market venues Topgolf and Main Event Entertainment provided the with 1 Th e he a lth an d me d i cal m ar ke t i n We s t Che s t e r c ont i nue d t o million expansion in We st Chester created and 820 jobs retained through expansions of existing stimulus to move forward with the project. th rive w ith th e ope n i ng of t he new $ 10 m i l l i on B e cke t t Sp r i n g s f acility, ann ou nce m e nt ofcompanies. t he new $ 6 mi l l i on Gr oup H e al t h/ The health and medical market in West C Tri- He$2.1 alth f acility on St at e Rout e 747 and a $ 1. 4 m i l l i on ounc ed a new Civic Centre Boulevard will be extended to connect Union Centre largest investments inve s tme nt by A BC Pe d i atThe r i c T he r apy Ne t wor k . M e d i cal of f i cannounced e the opening of the Boulevard tothrive Allen Roadw ith with improvements also made to thenew $10 m s pace We stt ed. C h e s t e r ’s U p t own i s 100 p e r ce nt oc cup i e d as h 18 new jobs crinea in 2013 were the first phase of the facility, announcement of the new $6 mi Windisch Road intersection. We s t C h e s te r Ho s pi t al c ont i nue s t o t hr i ve and e x p and s e r v i c e s . Butler Tech Bio Science Campus at Tr i-Health facility on State Route 747 an Th e ye ar e nde d w ith t he announc e m e nt of B as s P r o b ui l d i ng Kelchner, Inc. was hired by West Chester Township Board of Trustees $13 million and the new West Chester investment by ABC Pe diatric Therapy Net 0 millio n dets o ti nat i on r e t ai l l oc at i on i n We s t Che s t e r ’s t Che ster coan$t1in u ed a wo r l d - c l a ss to completespace the projectinwhich, in addition to the road, includes is 100 p D ow n tow n . YMCA at $12 million. Neither project West Chester’s Uptown re a o f h ea lt h a n d 0 million Becket t Spr in g s curb, storm sewer, sidewalks, landscaping, lighting, a roundabout, end, We s t C h e s te r’s eco nom i chad d evelbroken op m e nt p rground of e s s i onalby s ar year’s e We st Chester Hospital continues to thriv and a significant entry feature at the new intersection with Allen da, a n e-ion c o m me rce availa ble tolt s uppo p e ct iButler ve a nd e xTech i s t i ng bplanned us i ne s s e s i for n m ill Group Hea h /r t pr osbut an ear ly Road. The Butler will with serve asthe project manager on e co m p a n i e s, TheCounty yearEngineer ended announcement o th e co mmun ity. Cal l 777- 4214 f or as s i s t anc e . 2014 constr uction star t on its 30,000 behalf of theaTownship. and a $ 1.4 millio n $10 million destination retail location square foot development that will ser ve as a wor ld-class Downtown. N e twork. Medica l o ffice training center for future workforce in the area of health and The project is expected to be completed in November. 0 percent oc cu pied a s bio-sciences. We st Chester’s economic development p rive a nd expa n d ser vic e s.A 400,000 square-foot expansion of Netrada, an e-commerce available to supp or t prospective and exi distribution facility for fashion and lifestyle companies, the community. Call 777-4214 for assis nt of Bass Pr o bu ildin g on in We st Ch est er ’s August 2016 | THE VOICE 11 GET INVOLVED! Ages 21-40 Welcome! September’s Night of Networking August’s Night of Networking Wednesday, September 7 5:30-7:30pm Wednesday, August 3 5:30-7:30pm Troy's Cafe & Catering Valley Central Bank 6550 Princeton-Glendale Road, Liberty Township 4877 Smith Road, West Chester *Sponsored by Graydon Head NEXT YP The Chamber’s young professional group is open to members and non-members ages 21-40 looking to connect with other young professionals in the West Chester and Liberty Township areas and along the I-75 Growth Corridor. Contact staff liaison Kelly Moore at 513.298.2293 or [email protected] to be added to the email reminders and text nextyp to 95577 to receive text reminders. Reservations are not required for Nights of Networking. *Members and non-members are welcome. Night of Networking at Northwestern Mutual-West Chester Jim Fenster Design Helping increase your profits through good design [email protected] www.jimfensterdesign.com 2016 Product Catalog HEALTHCARE EDUCATION INDUSTRIAL FOODSERVICE PUBLIC RESTROOMS GENERAL OFFICE MILITARY HOSPITALITY & LEISURE TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION Custom Solutions, Consistent Performance. COMING FALL 2015 to Mason, Ohio Reserve your lot NOW to have the first choice of preferred home sites! West Chester, Ohio Offering the areas finest shooting facilities, retail store and selection of self defense training classes for all ages. Celebratelivingatonewithnature! Crooked Tree Preserve provides a balance of suburban and rural dwelling that combines picturesque settings, conservation areas, walking trails, creek, community garden, walking / hiking paths and a pool with pool house. Member of the Graphic Village Marketing Print Interactive www.GraphicVillage.com n 12 www.TheChamberAlliance.com n n “What lies behind you and what lies in front of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside of you.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson August’s Women 4 Women Friday, August 5 8-9:30am Kemba Credit Union 8763 Union Centre Boulevard, West Chester Molly Hayes with Home Instead Senior Care and Kelly Guscuk with Artis Senior Living of Mason will discuss "Tips & Tricks for Women to Stay Healthy, Strong, & Sharp as We Age." Lunch & Lecture Sponsored by Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital Wednesday, August 24 11:30am-1:30pm Heritage Club 6690 Heritage Club Drive, Mason Dr. Kevin Cochran will be discussing “The Heart & Vascular Health.” September’s Women 4 Women Friday, September 9 8-9:30am Stretch Physical Therapy & Total Wellness 8763 Union Centre Boulevard, West Chester Kim Nartker, Founder of Stretch Physical Therapy & Total Wellness, will discuss “Physical Therapy as the 1st Choice in Healthcare.” Thank you to Walmart for providing breakfast! Cost: $10 Reservations can be made at www.TheChamberAlliance.com or by calling 513.777.3600. *Members and non-members are welcome. 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. Value. Innovation. Outstanding Service. ® Your local, alternative telecom provider •Voice •Wi-fi •Data •Managed Services Contact us for exclusive chamber member deals [email protected] 877.210.0607 powernetco.com A Smarter Way to Work – predictable, efficient and aligned with client goals. Atlanta | Cincinnati | Cleveland | Columbus | Dayton New York | Washington, D.C. Thompson Hine LLP | ThompsonHine.com August 2016 | THE VOICE 13 GET INVOLVED! SixtySecond Connect August’s Sixty-Second Connect September’s Sixty-Second Connect Early arrival is suggested! Lunch is served at 11:30am. Early arrival is suggested! Lunch is served at 11:30am. 8922 Beckett Road, West Chester UC Health – West Chester Hospital Conference Room 3 THANK YOU Troy’s Café & Catering for providing lunch! 8922 Beckett Road, West Chester UC Health – West Chester Hospital Conference Room 3 THANK YOU Einstein Bros Bagels for providing lunch! Tuesday, September 27 12-1pm Tuesday, August 23 12-1pm The Chamber Alliance Office The Chamber Alliance Office SPACE IS LIMITED! Please be aware that seating will close at 45 participants. Early arrival is strongly suggested! This one-hour monthly event 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 presentations, door prizes and lunch! Bring your business cards and be prepared to talk about you and your business in sixty-seconds. Reservations are not required. *This is a members only event. July's Sixty-Second Connect “ I found a great deal of encouragement here. People were very concerned about my well-being. It was a very nice experience. Thank you all so much!” www.charactercincinnati.org Each month, the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance highlights a character quality with the help of the international calendar of character qualities as established by Character First. Male, 65, Beckett Springs Patient ■ We Listen. We heLp. You recover. August Changing people’s livesTM – We treat adults and seniors struggling with mental health and addiction issues. Cautiousness Call today for a Free assessment. 513.942.9500 8614 Shepherd Farm Drive | West Chester, OH | 45069 CHANGE Your LiFe beckettsprings.com Giving your team the technology needed to win every day. Prosource helps companies large and small optimize processes, reduce costs, and drive profits with a robust array of industry-leading Office Equipment, Document Automation, and Technology Solutions. 888.698.0763 I totalprosource.com 14 www.TheChamberAlliance.com (vs. Rashness) Knowing the importance of right timing in accomplishing right actions The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance is proud to be the first Chamber of Character. August’s Business After Hours Wednesday, August 17 September’s Business After Hours Wednesday, September 21 4-6pm THE WEB extreme entertainment 7172 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, West Chester 4-6pm UGJ-CPA's Annual Pig Roast 7419 Kingsgate Way, West Chester Make your last appointment of the day, your best appointment! Reservations are not required. *This is a members only event. It Takes a Business After Hours! At Your Service Catering & Event Planning NEW CHICAGO THIN CRUST PIZZA. BIG FLAVOR. EDGE-TO-EDGE NEW CHICAGO THINTOPPINGS. CRUST PIZZA. BIG FLAVOR. EDGE-TO-EDGE TOPPINGS. Rich Sears Photography “Thin” refers only to Uno’s Thin Crust Pizza. Body size is up to you. Contemporary Head Shots at your office or in studio n Framed or Stand Out Wall Art 11"x14" to 32"x40" n Event Photography n 513.324.5643 n n n rporation. © 2016 B5055 Rich Sears Photography Contemporary Head Shots at your office or in studio Framed or Stand Out Wall Art 11"x14" to 32"x40" Event Photography 513.324.5643 n n [email protected] n www.richsearsphotography.com Chamber Artwork Sponsor Rich Sears Photography can be found in The Chamber Alliance’s office and is available for purchase. [email protected] August 2016 | THE VOICE n www.richsearsphotography.com 15 Leadership 21 Class of 2016 Selects “Got Your Back” Backpack Fundraiser as Class Project The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Leadership 21 Class of 2016 has announced their class project “Got Your Back” backpack fundraiser. The class goal is to collect donations for the purchase of three hundred new, high quality backpacks for half the retail cost. The backpacks will then be distributed by the Boys & Girls Club of West Chester/Liberty before classes start August 16. Donations can be made online at www. chamberalliance.com/leadership-21, or mailed to the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance, 8922 Beckett Road, West Chester. Donations of any amount are accepted. A donation of $150.00 will purchase new backpacks for five local children. Sixty-four percent of Boys & Girls Club youth receive free or reduced lunch and struggle with basic necessities. The Leadership 21 class of 2016 has decided to focus on these children to help lighten their load, with new backpacks that they will be proud to wear. Connecting People & Possibilities Brunch 2 Business The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance focuses on “Connecting People & Possibilities” in a variety of ways. This year, Chamber members had the opportunity to “Connect” with the help of Brunch 2 Business, in conjunction with HOMEARAMA 2016. Thank you to our Sponsors! 16 www.TheChamberAlliance.com Chamber members enjoyed networking over lunch before they headed to see some of the most beautiful homes at the Oaks of West Chester! Spotlight On KPG Creative When ConnXus, a leader in the supplier diversity field, wanted to step out of the noise in the crowded supplier diversity space and transform the conversation, they turned to KPG Creative to formalize a strategy to get them heard. A consummate Business Communication Company, KPG, worked with ConnXus to develop an integrated digital marketing, online branding and social campaigning strategy that is transforming the national conversation from one of supplier diversity to supplier inclusion. When Ameritas Life Insurance, a 20year client of the company, wanted to re-invent their annual Leader’s Conference to appeal to a changing and younger demographic, they turned to KPG Creative to brainstorm and design the new experience. “Convozones” replaced many of the main stage presentations and new compelling video stories were created to honor achievements and drive messaging. The conference received the highest marks in years from the attendees and the company is enjoying a renewed excitement from the field force in the wake of the conference. By harnessing the power of video and audio, the impact of live events, and leveraging the ubiquity of the web, KPG Creative uses its mastery and love of expressive and persuasive storytelling to help businesses make connections that improve sales, enhance brand awareness and energize teams. KPG Creative helps clients connect their message to their intended audience to elicit the client’s desired outcome. Connection made… KPG Creative was founded in 2002 out of a desire to focus on great storytelling and creating memorable experiences. Since its inception in the dining room of Founder and Executive Producer Bob Kelly, KPG Creative has grown into a full service business communications company that works with businesses of all sizes; from 87 th 4 ranked firM in the U.S. smaller local organizations to international Fortune 100 firms. Their long history of creative collaboration with clients across the country and around the world includes Panasonic, Ameritas, Modern Ice, Toyota, Intelligrated, P&G, Certified Angus Beef, Cincinnati Business Courier, and the city of Mason just to name a few. What began nearly 15 years ago has grown to a core team of ten full-time professionals with a diverse mix of knowledge, skills and abilities who produce hundreds of strategic communication projects annually, helping their clients to bring ideas to life on stage and on screen. “Do good things and the right things will happen,” and “Be generous with what you know,” are the two most important and influential tenets of the values underpinning the KPG company culture, attitude and work ethic. Some of their most important client relationships and their recent positive growth are directly related to their community-oriented outreach. KPG Creative also takes a very active role in numerous community organizations. Such involvement is openly encouraged as a piece of its company culture and “pay-itforward” philosophy. KPG Creative believes everyone has a story to tell… and if you aren’t telling it, somebody else is. The most important thing any company has is its company brand and that brand is so much more than your logo. It is the story that is told, the feelings that are elicited and the emotional response people get when they think of your Business. Something that precious – that essential – requires real craftsmanship and stewardship. KPG Creative helps clients make that connection. For additional information, call 513.701.6450 or drop them a note at [email protected]. JEFF FOSCO ADVENT MEDIA GROUP 513.708.0618 [email protected] 50 + Best Place different certifications to Work in kentucky & indiana McM offices in 3 states Enriching people’s lives through financial guidance. FIND OUT MORE www.mcmcpa.com | 513.768.6796 twpteam.com/chamber • 513 .98 4.6696 August 2016 | THE VOICE 17 2016 HOMEARAMA® The Oaks of West Chester West Chester, Ohio 45069 The Oaks of West Chester is an 85 acre master planned community located in West Chester Township situated along the picturesque tree canopy of Barrett Road. Mature trees and the adjacent Keehner Park offer a discriminating lifestyle that is only moments away from I-75, I-275 and Union Centre Boulevard. Other amenities include a cabana, 2 swimming pools, playground, and hiker/biker trails. Buckeye Beef Jerky 9409 Civic Center Boulevard West Chester, Ohio 45069 www.buckeyejerky.com What is your favorite beef jerky? You can find out at The Beef Jerky Outlet store. They have the highest quality USDA approved jerky. They have so many varieties and flavors; you have to sample each one! They also carry some of the best popcorns, cheeses, peanut butters (the list goes on and on) and even throw in some bug suckers . . . just for fun. Family and friends joined Franchisee Gary Wicker (holding scissors) to celebrate the grand opening. Cincinnati State Supply Chain Career Development Center 5450 Spellmire Drive West Chester, Ohio 45069 www.learn.cincinnatistate.edu Cincinnati State Interim President Monica Posey, center, and other dignitaries perform a ceremonial ribbon cutting during the grand opening of Cincinnati State’s new Supply Chain Career Development Center in West Chester. M/I Homes 5976 Watoga Drive Liberty Township, Ohio 45011 Greg Williams (holding scissors) celebrates with local dignitaries and his team from M/I Homes the grand opening of Turnbridge. Turnbridge is one of M/I Homes newest communities located in Liberty Township. This gorgeous community offers you the feeling of being tucked away in a country setting, but still gives you quick and easy access to everyday amenities. MVD Connect 5188 Cox-Smith Mason, Ohio 45040 www.mvdconnect.com MVD Connect offers full service telecommunication solutions to business customers through best-of-breed manufacturers (Avaya, Mitel). They offer remote monitoring & repairing of communications systems; broad array of Maintenance Plans; Managed Services programs & Carrier Services. The MVD Connect team joined President Jim Sipe (holding scissors) at their ribbon cutting celebration. Raymond James 8857 Cincinnati-Dayton Road, Suite 102 West Chester, Ohio 45069 www.raymondjames.com A Raymond James financial advisor can help you create - a financial plan designed for who you are, how you live, all the things you want to do and all the things you haven’t thought of yet. Bill Lendl (holding scissors) celebrated with friends, family and the business community. Western & Southern Life-West Chester 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 180 West Chester, Ohio 45069 www.westernsouthernlife.com Agency Manager Bill Sizemore (holding scissors) gathers the team for a ribbon cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of their West Chester location. Western & Southern Life can help you with all your family’s life insurance and financial needs. They specialize in diversified financial services, along with the companies with which they collaborate with for additional products and services. 18 www.TheChamberAlliance.com New Members Cal-Am Properties Cindy Jeffers 513-777-1703 Real Estate - Residential www.cal-am.com Daleth Digital Joseph McClendon 513-742-6023 Media - Radio, TV, Print, Outdoor www.dalethdigital.com Hanna Paper Recycling Mark Badinghaus 513-860-5060 Manufacturing-Recycling www.hannapaper.com Mercedes-Benz of West Chester Abel Bogale 513-870-1000 Automotive - Dealers www.westchesterbenz.com The Arts Council of West Chester & Liberty Pattie Byron 513-290-0099 Art Galleries/Museums/Associations www.artscouncilwcl.org Wesley Community Services Jim Barger 513-661-2777 Medical - Home Health Care www.wesleycs.org Continental Roof Company Carlos Sanchez 513-847-4856 Construction - Homebuilders & General Cont www.mycincyroofer.com Delhi Flower & Garden Center Dave Flischel 513-759-4700 Florists/Garden Centers www.delhigardencenters.com Harmony Healing Arts, LLC Elizabeth Ming 513-780-7706 Massage & Other Therapies www.harmonyohio.com New York Life Insurance Company Rong Li 513-580-3110 Insurance - Financial Services Topgolf Meghan Hanna 337-654-0179 Recreation - Sports & Entertainment www.topgolf.com Wild Birds Unlimited Monica Brubaker 513-847-6580 Pet Services www.wbu.com/westchester Cooper Creek Event Center Ann Pugh 513-745-8649 Event - Banquet Centers www.coopercreekblueash.com Delicious Designs Cookies Arin Singer-Bonk 513-490-7221 Gift Baskets, Candies, and Gourmet Food www.deliciousdesignscookies.wordpress.com/ Main Event Entertainment Rachel Chandler 513-777-1700 Entertainment www.mainevent.com Renewing Members Primerica Steve Taylor 513-828-9857 Insurance - Financial Services Robinson Sotheby's International Realty Sheree Marcum 513-617-5371 Real Estate - Residential www.shereemarcum.com Watkins Heating & Cooling Lisa Watkins 937-748-0220 Heating & Air Conditioning www.watkinsheating.com AC Hotel Cincinnati at Liberty Center Barry Kuhnke 513-759-6500 Hotel & Conference Center www.acmarriott.com Butler Tech Jon Graft 513-868-1911 Educational - Schools, Colleges www.butlertech.org Cushman & Wakefield Doug Bolton 513-421-4884 Real Estate - Commercial www.cushmanwakefield.com Hospice of Butler and Warren Counties Lori Igel 937-258-5537 Medical - Health Services www.hospiceofbwco.org Primrose School Roland Young 513-870-0630 Educational - Pre-School, Daycare www.primrosewestchester.com Sibcy Cline Realtors - Anton Susanne Anton 513-519-9455 Real Estate - Residential www.sibcycline.com/santon Advanced Technology Consulting, Inc. Louie Hollmeyer 513-323-1131 Telephone Communication-Equipment/System www.4atc.com Carpetile Larry Guckiean 513-755-2000 Carpet, Rugs & Flooring www.carpetile.net Destinys Catering and Banquets Jennifer Hollstegge 513-851-5434 Event - Caterers www.destinyscatering.com HTT Agency, Inc. Tom Tasset 513-620-7744 Insurance - Agencies www.htt24.com Proscan Imaging-Pink Ribbon Centers Lauren Ferris 513-281-3400 Medical - Health Services www.proscan.com Sibcy Cline Realtors - Tausch Deborah Robb Tausch 513-535-7878 Real Estate - Residential www.sibcycline.com/dtausch AK Steel Corporation Melissa Benedict 513-425-2543 Manufacturing www.akssteel.com Centennial, Inc. Mike Sipple 513-366-3762 Employment - Agencies, Recruiting www.Centennialinc.com DynaPay Colin Yeakle 513-791-2134 Credit Card Processing/Services www.dynapayllc.com Impact Fleet Services LaDonna Helsinger 513-769-9333 Transportation www.impactfleetauto.com Prosource Melissa Schneider 513-769-0606 Office Equipment, Service & Repairs www.totalprosource.com STAR 93.3 Nate Baldwin 513-587-4405 Media - Radio, TV, Print, Outdoor www.mystar933.com Albertz & Associates, CPA Mark Albertz 513-891-8400 Accountants - CPA www.albertzcpa.com Centre Park of West Chester Event & Banquet Center Brian Wipprecht 513-874-2744 Hotel & Conference Center www.middletownhotelmanagement.com Earthwise Pet Troy Dessauer 513-777-5777 Pet Services www.earthwisepet.com/Liberty Lakota Self Storage and Mini Office Suites Bob Hutsenpiller 513-777-7999 Storage Facilities, Warehouses www.lakotaselfstorage.com Rich Sears Photography Rich Sears 513-324-5643 Photographers & Photographic Supplies www.richsearsphotography.com Star One Realtors, Inc. Mark Meinhardt 513-779-9500 Real Estate - Residential www.starone.com Elements Therapeutic Massage Pam Garrett 513-755-1192 Massage & Other Therapies www.elementsmassage.com/westchester Medical Center Fund of Cincinnati John Gillespie 513-475-7213 Foundations Allergy & Asthma Specialty Center Masood Ahmad 513-777-7097 Medical - Physicians & Surgeons www.allergyandasthmaspecialtycenter.com Aquatic & Garden Decor Inc. Jim Sparnall 513-777-1744 Garden Accents, Water Features www.aquaticgarden.com ARC Document Solutions Shelly Miles 513-326-2300 Signs, Banners and Graphics www.e-arc.com Art on Symmes Sherry Armstead 513-844-2787 Retail - Specialty www.artonsymmes.com Atrium Medical Center Foundation Mike Stautberg 513-420-5125 Foundations www.atriummedcenter.org Butler County Department of Development Michael McNamara 513-785-5109 Economic Development-Planners/Counselors www.butlercounty.biz Charles Schwab Liberty Township Louis Dissel 513-453-4774 Financial Planning & Investment Advisors www.schwab.com/libertytownship Cincinnati Children's Liberty Campus Jamie Theiss 513-803-0266 Medical - Hospitals www.cincinnatichildrens.org College Nannies + Tutors Sue Cornish 614-747-3020 Educational - Tutoring www.collegenanniesandtutors.com/masonoh Comey & Shepherd Realtors Susan Hendel 513-490-8187 Real Estate - Residential www.comey.com Cornerstone Services, Inc. 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