toBusinessMission Statement: To enhance the success of our members and the business growth of our community.

MAY 2015

81 Mill St. Suite 300Gahanna, Ohio 43230614.471.0451 phone614.471.5122 faxinfo@GahannaAreaChamber.comwww.GahannaAreaChamber.com

n Business Growth Workshop

n Business After Hours: Pathways

n Member News

n A Note From The Ambassador Committee Chairman

n Ribbon Cutting & Open House: EmbroidMe

n Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools – Noteworthy News

n Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening: KEMBA

n Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

n MasterMind Group Coaching Program

n Members Making News

Membership Lunch

Thursday, May 14th * 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Creekside Conference & Event Center * 101 Mill St, Suite 300Presented by: Anthony Jones, Director, Planning & Development, City of Gahanna

The City of Gahanna is in an exciting period in its history. We have experienced significant amount of investment from the private sector over the past several years. Specifically, the private sector invested an astonishing

$100 per minute in 2014. That translates to over $52 million invested in Gahanna. A total of 269 residential units were added to the City last year alone, which is significant if you consider that the City only added 1047 homes between 2000 and 2010. What is driving this investment? How does it impact you and your business? These are some of the questions that we will answer at the Chamber’s Bridge to the City event.

In addition, the City is in the process of creating a plan to guide our economic development efforts for the next five years. With the help of industry leading experts, this plan will identify our community’s strengths and identify where we need to improve in order to grow and remain economically sustainable. These experts will be on hand to provide a summary of the findings from this study and show some preliminary recommendations that will have a great impact on our community.

Finally, the Gahanna Community Improvement Corporation plays a critical part in the City’s economic development efforts. This private sector lead group of volunteers is responsible for some of the City’s most effective development tools like the City Land Bank Program, GahannaNet Fiber Optic Network and co-working collaborative space. They have accomplished a great deal in 2014. Some board members will be present to go over some accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year.

This event will provide attendees with an inside look at what is happening in economic development for Gahanna. From current industry trends to future potential projects, this event will provide an insight that will be valuable for your business.

Anthony is a native of Cleveland, Ohio. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University and two Master’s Degrees

from the University of Toledo in Public Administration and Economics.

Anthony began his career in economic development by serving as an Economic Development Specialist for the City of Toledo. He specialized in providing small commercial loans and grants to businesses within targeted neighborhoods and the central business district. He successfully implemented a comprehensive business retention program that helped keep multiple businesses located within the downtown area.

In 2008, Anthony Jones moved to City of Gahanna as the Deputy Director of Planning & Development and was appointed Director in 2011. His responsibilities include overseeing the Building Division, Planning & Zoning Division and Economic Development Division for the City of Gahanna. Anthony is responsible for providing business friendly government services that help to attract private investment and job creation opportunities for the City of Gahanna.

Anthony is the past President of the Mid-Ohio Development Exchange (MODE). MODE is an economic development association comprised of economic development practitioners from 32 political jurisdictions in Central Ohio. Anthony is also a board member of the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC).

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2015 OfficersBoard of Directors

Staff Business Growth Workshop

Hire, Fire and AcquireWednesday, May 20, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Panel Discussion

How do you find the right people to work in your business? How do you keep the right people working on your business, and how do you have to let go the ones that don’t work out? These aren’t easy questions to answer, and they are probably the hardest three questions facing owners today. This month our panel of business owner’s will address these hard issues, and how they personally have encountered these situations. We will talk about the hard facts when it comes to finding the right people to work for your business. We will discuss strategies in each of these key areas of running a successful business in today’s economy.

Our panelists for this discussion will be Kristina Reed from RevLocal, who works everyday in Human Resources for one of the fastest growing companies in Central Ohio, Ken DiBella from Success Imperatives, who has owned several companies in his corporate career, and James Green from Ohio Exteriors, who has grown his Gahanna based business into one of the most respected in his industry through developing the people that work for him.

So come with your questions to the workshop on May 20, held at SOH Productions, 501 Morrison Road, Suite 205. A box lunch will be provided. $5 Members - $6 Guests

Chairwoman: Betty Collins Brady Ware & Company

Vice Chairmanof Operations: Rick Conover Aflac

Vice Chairmanof BusinessDevelopment: Ron Smith SOH Productions

MembershipEngagement: Betty Clark CPMedia & Marketing

Treasurer: Scott Robinson WesBanco

Secretary: Kandace Watkins Bercley Woods

Director: Mary S. Held Mary Held & Associates

Director: Roy Holcombe RevLocal

Director: Laurie Jadwin Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau

Director: Terri Loughry Loughry Insurance Services

Director: John Persons Signarama of Gahanna

Director: Emanuel Torres Gahanna Planning & Development

Associate Dr. Michael Fisher Director: Creekside Chiropractic Center

Associate Alison Forche Director: Kristal & Forche Orthodontics

President: Leslee Blake

OfficeAdministrator: Becky Whittington

Business After Hours

5665 N. Hamilton Rd., Columbus(614) 416-7588, pathwayscu.com/powerco

A full-service not-for-profit financial institution serving the Gahanna area for over 12 years.

Membership RenewalsCompany Year

Axxis Title Agency, Ltd. 2014

Banking in Gold - Karatbars International 2014

Carrie L. Yamamoto, CPA 2005

Columbus Asphalt Paving. Inc. 2001

Darimar Martial Arts, Inc. 1999

Findley-Kohler Interiors. Inc. 1998

FM All-American Bar & Grill 2014

Giant Eagle, Inc. 2002

Ink Well Marketing Group 2010

Jim Boyd, Keller Williams Greater Cols. Realty 2014

Kensington Place 1995

Kristal & Forche Orthodontics 2010

National Church Residences Stygler Road 1996

New Albany Gardens & Care Center Emerald 2003

Ohio PIA Service Corporation 2014

The Pine Box Agency 2011

Thrivent Financial 2013

Your Private MD, LLC 2012

Current Membership: 398 n

Welcome New MembersArrosti Rehab Centers

Derek Curlee8044 Montgomery Rd., Ste. 700, Cincinnati 45236

800-404-6050, derek.curlee@airrosti.comType of Business: Health Care Facility

Berkshire Hathaway HS Professional RealtyRob Matney

121 Mill St., Ste. 128, Gahanna 43230(614) 207-2799, rob@robmatney.com

Type of Business: Real Estate

Columbus Young Professionals ClubDerek Grosso

1500 W. Third Ave., Ste. 322, Columbus 43212(614) 579-9398, derek@cypclub.com

Type of Business: Business Services

Gahanna Residents in NeedBrenda Johnston

760 Morrison Rd., A&B, Gahanna 43230(614) 330-4979, ed4grin@gmail.comType of Business: Non-Profit

The Grosso GroupDerek Grosso

1500 W. Third Ave., Ste. 322, Columbus 43212(614) 579-9390, derek@cypclub.comType of Business: Consultant

Kassel Equity GroupDan Moss

2700 McKinley Ave., Ste. 204, Columbus 43204(614) 310-4046, dmoss@kasselequity.com

Referred by: Charlie Collins, Collins Financial Services

Type of Business: Real Estate Investing

Leadership Edge Solutions, LLCMary Rauchenstein

250 Carpenter Rd., Gahanna 43230(614) 476-3760, maryrauchenstein@gmail.com

Type of Business: Consultant: leadership & communication skill building

Patience Healthcare, LLCDavid Clubb

750 Cross Pointe Rd., Ste. Q, Gahanna 43230(614) 441-4447, david@patiencehealthcare.com

Type of Business: Senior Services

Synergi Signature Salon – GahannaKimberly Black

373 Stoneridge Ln., Gahanna 43230(614) 348-8111, kimberlyblack5@me.com

Type of Business: Natural hair beauty salon

Correction: Please note the following corrections:Fox & Fox Law Co., LPA

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Deadline for Advertising in June. Issue: May 15

Member News

Gahanna Historical Society

Ice Cream SocialStep back in Thyme with the Gahanna Historical Society’s Ice Cream Social, held during Herb Day on May 9, 11am-4pm. In addition to frozen treats, enjoy games, activities, refreshments, and museum tours of The John Clark House, Log House, and Lily Stone Bed & Breakfast.The Historical Society is located at 101 S. High St., Gahanna.

A NOTE FROM THE AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

CHAIRMAN Social media can augment when time and distance are issues, but you can’t replace face-to-face communication.

-Erik Qualman, author of Socialnomics and Digital Leader

Become an Ambassador

Do you know your fellow Chamber members? Who are your very best prospects? How long has it been since you visited them to discuss their needs?

We all have busy schedules and many legitimate reasons for not taking the time to meet face to face with customers. Technology makes it simple, and instantly gratifying, to interface with one another. Social media can be a great platform for business communication. Yet, social media does not replace what you can gain by visiting or having a phone conversation with a potential customer.

Primarily, clients care that you take the time and effort to come to them and have a discussion. It indicates that you value their time and relationship and shows you are willing to learn more about their operations. Furthermore, you can learn facts when you are face to face that you cannot learn any other way. Most importantly, face to face interaction is the foundation of a real business relationship; the type of business relationship we Ambassadors seek to develop with our fellow Chamber members.

We are seeking professionals who are passionate about Gahanna and their businesses. The Ambassador Committee is comprised of volunteers who connect with members face to face to further engage businesses in conversations about their individual needs and to ask one simple question: How can the Chamber help you?

In an effort- to assist our local business community as well as the City of Gahanna Planning & Development Department, Ambassadors get to see each Chamber member in their business environment, check out their facility, meet the people who work there, and experience the company culture. You’ll develop long-lasting business relationships and will uncover opportunities which can be beneficial to all.

The Ambassador Committee offers a friendly environment and monthly brand exposure incentives. We meet the first Thursday of every month for one hour. In essence, Ambassadors serve as the retention specialists for the Chamber.

To join our team, please contact (614) 471-0451.

Yours truly,

Emanuel Torres

Ambassador Committee Chairman

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Ribbon Cutting & Open House

950 Taylor Station Rd., Ste. U, Gahanna(614) 626-8747, embroidme-gahanna.comYour promotional marketing partner!

Ambassador Appreciation Breakfast, hosted by Rusty Bucket. Seated: Leslee Blake, Chamber President; Amanda Morris, Ambassador, Toyota Direct; Paula Megert, Ambassador, Mid Ohio Strategic Technologies; Richard Conover, Chamber Vice-Chair Operations, Aflac; and Emanuel Torres, Chamber Director, Ambassador Chairman, City of Gahanna Planning & Development. Standing: John Persons, Chamber Director, Ambassador Vice-Chairman, Signarama of Gahanna; Scott Robinson, Chamber Treasurer, WesBanco; Scott Foresta, Ambassador, EmbroidMe; Dennis Walther, Ambassador, Time Warner Cable Business Class; Alison Lathey, Ambassador, Heartland Bank; Dr. Michael Fisher, Chamber Associate Director, Ambassasor, Creekside Chiropractic Center; Betty Collins, Chamber Chairwoman, Brady Ware & Co.; Jason Stanley, Rusty Bucket; and Becky Whittington, Chamber Office Administrator.

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Deadline for Advertising in June. Issue: May 15

Business Development Opportunities

May5 – Golf Committee Meeting * 9:00 AM Jefferson Country Club

Committee Chair, Terri Loughry, Loughry Insurance Services

5 – Taste of Gahanna Committee Meeting3:00 PM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Ron Smith, SOH Productions

6 – Planning Team Committee Meeting 8:00 AM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Betty Collins, Brady Ware & Company

7 – Ambassador Club Meeting * 8:30 AM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Emanuel Torres, City Planning & Development

7 – Ribbon Cutting/Business After Hours: Fox & Fox Law Co. 4:30 – 6:00 PMLocation: 140 N. High St. Gahanna * Refreshments * Light Appetizers

8 – Ribbon Cutting/Grand Re- Opening: Gahanna Hardware 11:00 AM – NoonLocation: 73 N. High St. Gahanna * Refreshments, Door Prizes & MORE!

8 – Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening: Pigskin Brewing Co. * 5:00 – 7:00 PMLocation: 81 Mill St, Ste. 150 * Refreshments * Tour

13 – Business After Hours & ArtNight Springhill Suites Cols. Airport * 4:30 – 6:30 PMLocation: 665 Taylor Road, Gahanna * Fun – Food – Entertainment

14 – Membership Lunch * 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMTopic: Bridge to the 3 C’s (Chamber, City & CIC)Speaker: Anthony Jones, Director, Planning & Development, City of GahannaLocation: Creekside Conference & Event Center * 101 Mill St. Ste. 300

19 – Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening: Synergi Signature Salon 5:00 – 6:30 PMLocation: 373 Stoneridge Ln., (Stoneridge Shopping Center)

20 – Business Growth Workshop * 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMTopic: How to Hire, Fire & Acquire!Speakers: Panel DiscussionLocation: SOH Productions, 501 Morrison Rd. Ste. 205Fee: $5 Members - $6 Guests * Box Lunch Provided by Host

Remember: “It’s always good business to do business with a chamber member!”

Business Promotion Packages:

Meeting Sponsor(s) $100: Exhibitor Table, Advertising, Admittance for Two, Speaking Time, Meal

Exhibitor(s) $40: Includes Table, Admittance for One, Meal

Details and Registration:

GahannaAreaChamber.com/Events Board Meetings:

2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 AMChamber Office, 81 Creekside Plaza,

Suite 300 - C/Suites Building

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

110 N. Hamilton Rd., Gahanna(614) 235-2395, kemba.org

Committed to providing their members with quality financial products and exceptional service.

Gahanna Jefferson Public Schools – Noteworthy News

The Gahanna-Jefferson financial team was recognized for their hard work with a rather prestigious award from the State of Ohio Auditor’s Office. The Gahanna-Jefferson treasurer’s department was just part of just five percent of public entities in the state who qualify for this recognition, known as the Auditor of the State Award with Distinction.

Tim Kraft, a representative from the auditor’s office, noted that this is the highest award the can be received, and reflects a clean audit report on behalf of the district. The office audits approximately 5,800 public entities each year.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without our staff performing their duties at such a high level on a daily basis,” said Julio Valladares, treasurer, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools.

Congratulations to the following students at Eastland Career Center, who were invited to become members of the National Technical Honor Society this year. These GLHS students are three of just 29 students enrolled at Eastland-Fairfield to receive this honor!

• Tyann Amos; Cosmetology• Alejandro Moreno; Dental Assisting• Lura Miller; Medical Office Technologies

Mallory SribanditmongkolPublic Information Officer

Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools160 S. Hamilton Road, Gahanna, Ohio614.478.5543

Highway Maintenance Apprenticeship Program

The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), District Six, is responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of Federal and State routes in eight counties in Central Ohio. Every year we hire a number of seasonal employees. In order to encourage the participation of minorities, women, and veterans in the construction / maintenance work force, we started an Apprenticeship Program geared towards recruiting and training minority, women, and veteran candidates. Therefore, some of the seasonal employees are brought into this Apprenticeship Program.

Highlights:

• Ability to perform full complement of highway maintenance duties upon program completion

• Opportunity to work additional seasons based on performance evaluation

• 40 hours per week at $14.85 per hour

• CDL fee reimbursement and use of ODOT equipment for testing

• Eligibility to apply for full-time Highway Technician positions upon program completion

Criteria:

• Energetic and punctual

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• At least 18 years old, OR 17 years old and graduated from high school

• Submit to pre-employment drug test and background check

• Must pass basic math test which includes addition and subtraction

• Must pass basic reading comprehension test which includes reading and writing using the common English language

• Must pass physical abilities test

Each apprentice receives:

• Up to 16-weeks of valuable work experience as a Highway Maintenance Worker

• Assigned a seasoned mentor

• Formalized training plan which includes:

o hands-on maintenance of traffic, flagging, and safety-related training

o introduction to county routes and use of two-way radios

o pre-trip inspections, equipment repair procedures, cleaning and refueling equipment

o highway maintenance and repair work activities (e.g., patch pot holes, spread berm, repair guardrails, crack seal, litter pick-up, drainage, vegetation management such as weed eating, brush cutting, and mowing)

o introduction to and operation of heavy equipment (e.g., dump truck) and hand tools (e.g., chainsaw)

o introduction to winter readiness (e.g., spreader attachment, plow blade replacement, front end loader assessment)

o Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) permit and licensure training

Contact Regan.Morrison@dot.state.oh.us in the Office of Human Resources for more information.

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MasterMind Group Coaching Program3:30 – 5:00 * Chamber Office3rd Thursday of the Month

If you are like most business owners, you are looking for ways to increase your leads and convert more of those leads to customers. Working with the Gahanna Area Training and Education initiative sponsored by the Chamber, you now can take advantage of proven tested tools, resources and support that will give you the ability to produce measurable results. The GATE portal is NOW live providing you a systemized proven process to apply to your business.

• Would working with fellow chamber members and peers to tackle some of the challenges you face be of value to you?

• Would you like to have a forum to develop solutions for your thorniest problems?

Be our guest, at the GATE Mastermind, Thursday, May 21st, 3:30-5pm, at the Chamber office, 81 Mill Street where your fellow chamber members will address your biggest concerns as you grow your business. All we ask is that you respond to confirm your attendance. Here’s what one attendee said after joining in the MasterMind!

“Deb, I really enjoyed meeting you and attending the Master Mind Seminar. You are a fabulous leader ... the workshop was very beneficial. I would definitely like to talk with you more and attend further workshops. I am trying to fill out the Business Assessment and will get it back to you ASAP. As we didn’t get to finish our conversation after the workshop, I’d enjoy talking with you at your convenience. Warmest Regards, Marilyn P. Krigbaum, RN, BSN, CEN”

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Tami CorbinEmail: tcorbin@friendsoffice.comPhone: 800.427.1704 ext. 1117Cell: 210.563.5975

This program shares rebates with the Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce when you do your business supply shopping with Friends Business Source. A 2% rebate comes to your business and a 2% rebate goes to GACC to support local services and growth.

For more information, please contact your Friends Business Source Account Manager.

Chamber 2+2 Program

Deadline for Advertising in June. Issue: May 15

Members Making NewsThe Columbus Young Professionals

Club invites you to attend a networking breakfast reception on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 7:30-

9:00am at the Creekside Conference & Event Center, 101 Mill St. Suite 300 as part of the 5th Ohio Young Professionals Weekend & Leadership Summit. Every spring the CYP Club brings together passionate, smart, and engaged young professionals and college students from across Ohio to network, connect and give back. Expected attendance is 200-300. No charge to attend.

New Life Church is hosting their 2nd Annual LoveWorks 5k and family fun day on Saturday May 30th from 9am-1pm. Proceeds

from the event will benefit GRIN and Victory Missions. Bring the kids and enjoy games and inflatables!! For more information go to enewlife.com. Registration fee is $25 for 13 and up. Ages 5 and under are free. Hope to see you there!

June Axline, owner of Upscale Resale Furnishings for the past 17 years is announcing her retirement. “It is a bittersweet moment for

me. What a ride! I will miss the day to day interaction with consignors, shoppers and of course my wonderful staff. My husband, Rick thinks I should write a book.” As of April 1, 2015, the new store owner is Karamel Van Atta. Karamel is a lifelong friend of June’s and has been in the retail business most of her life. She brings with her a great amount of knowledge, enthusiasm and fresh ideas.

Stop in and see us at Upscale Resale and meet the new owner! We’re located at 57 Granville St. in Gahanna. Or contact us at (614)

476-4070/ upscaleresalefurnishings.com.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Interested in a Golf League? Help us in the Fight Against Cancer and teach your family the game of golf!

The Hurdzan/Fry designed 9-Hole Par 3 is perfect for a quick after-work league with holes ranging in length from 110 to 230 yards.

This “quick golf” course is designed to be played in one hour and fifteen minutes so you’re not tying up your entire evening.

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Even with all the Health Care Reform Changes youcan still get a discount through your local chamber

As a chamber member with 2-50 employees, you can get a discount on any health plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — including industry-leading HSAs, HRAs and HIAs.*

Despite the ongoing changes and confusion surrounding health care reform, your local chamber continues to offer employer insurance options for the 23rd straight year with a 1.4% discount exclusively for chamber members!

Please go to the Chamber website http://www.cocchealth.com/for more information or call 1-888-506-1574.

*Discount only applies to Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Anthem is a registered trademark. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are the registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. COCCHCRAD 12/13

Sustaining Members

Corporate MemberToyota Direct

Diamond MembersBenchmark BankBuckeye InteractiveC|Suites Executive OfficesColumbus Regional Airport AuthorityCreekside Conference & Event CenterFourth Floor InteractiveHeartland BankKEMBA Financial Credit UnionLimited BrandsMid Ohio Strategic Technologies SOH ProductionsStrathmore Development Co.VIP Casino Events/Fiesta SoundsWesBanco

Emerald Members104.9 The RiverAAA Ohio Auto ClubCPMedia & Marketing Services, Inc.Custom Air Conditioning & HeatingEducation First Credit UnionFamily Physicians of GahannaFirst Data CorporationFriends Business SourceHanawalt ExteriorsHuntington National BankJess Howard Electric CompanyLew Griffin InsuranceLonghorn SteakhouseMethodist Elder Care ServicesMount CarmelNew Albany Gardens & Care CenterThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterOhioHealth Neighborhood CareOrthopedic OneOtterbein Skilled Nursing & Rehab NeighborhoodRehabilitation & Health Center of GahannaSam’s ClubThisWeek Community NewsVapor Station Columbus, LLC