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CHAMBERLetterVol. XLI, No. 3 May/June 2015

Please join us Thursday, May 28 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for Business-After-Hours hosted by Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum (1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd.). The event will be held in Pyramid House, the former home of Harry T. Wilks. Wilks designed the underground home himself. Pyramid House is 7,000 square feet and features a glass ceiling made of triangular three-paned glass panels. The blue glass pyramid is 38 square feet at the base and 27 feet high. The rectangular tower contains a chimney and an observation room that can be reached by elevator within the tower. Don’t miss this opportunity to see one of the most unique homes in the area! Network with Chamber members and enjoy refreshments at this complimentary event. Please make reservations by calling the Chamber at 844-1500 or by emailing nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

Please join us for the May Red Carpet Luncheon which will feature Leadership Hamilton and the graduation of Class 24. The event will be held on Thursday, May 14th at 11:45 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott – Hamilton. The cost to attend is $25.00 per Chamber member and $30.00 per non-member. Call or email the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com to make your reservation today!

Reservations are now being accepted for the Chamber’s Golf Classic XXXII which will be held at Twin Run Golf Course on Monday, June 1. Major Sponsors of the event include Hamilton Parks Conservancy (compliments of Jim & Sue Fitton); Messer Construction; Miami Valley Gaming; and US Bank. Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The day will wrap up with dinner and prize drawings. The cost to participate is $135 per golfer (includes: greens fees, cart, skins game, lunch and dinner). If you’re not a golfer, you can still be part of the fun by joining us for dinner ($25). We expect another great crowd, so don’t miss out on the fun - look for the golf flyer in this month’s ChamberLetter and make your reservations today! To find out about the many sponsorship opportunities available or to donate a raffle prize, please call or email Nancy O’Neill at the Chamber 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

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PRESENTING SPONSOR

BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR 2015C JUNE 25, 2015 c

BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR 1:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. • HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CENTER

LUNCHEON 11:45 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. • HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA

The Business Expo & Job Fair is the once a year opportunity for you and your business to connect with hundreds of business owners, business leaders, decision makers, end users and general public. We bring it all to you in one location.

The Business Expo & Job Fair will feature over 80 businesses showcasing and selling products and services and connecting with job seekers. We invite businesses to participate in the Expo, the Job Fair or both. Don’t miss this day of priceless networking opportunities.

Booths are selling quickly! Time is running out for you to join the businesses who know the value of participating in the Business Expo & Job Fair. Reserve your booth today!

The Business Expo & Job Fair will kick off with a luncheon starting at 11:45 a.m. The keynote speaker at the Luncheon will be Johnna Reeder, President & CEO of the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati.

Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati works together with 125 local public and private economic development professionals, providing a unified response to the business growth needs of companies within key industry clusters and serves as a connector to financial and regulatory resources for new and emerging businesses.

Lunch reservations are $30 per person. Reservations must be received by June 4, 2015.

Presenting Sponsor

Luncheon Sponsors

At Your ServiceCatering & Event

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Major Sponsor

For more information visit www.hamilton-ohio.com/events/Expo.aspx for a booth registration form or contact Laura at the Chamber at laura@hamilton-ohio.com or 513-844-1500.

The Fitton Center Board of Directors recently announced the appointment of Ian MacKenzie-Thurley as the new Executive Director effective May 1, 2015. Last month I met with Ian and immediately felt his passion for the community and the opportunity to lead the Fitton Center into the future. In a news release, Linda Yarger, President of the Board of Directors, said “New ideas and excitement will not only help sustain the Fitton Center, but will make it grow. Only through change will we ensure the legacy Rick H. Jones has entrusted to our community. Ian’s experience, incredible ideas, business acumen and passion will drive us toward a successful future.” Rick Jones, who has been with the Fitton Center since its opening, will be retiring in May to open Renaissance Fine Art Supplies, in the commercial space of the Artspace Hamilton Lofts when the mixed-use building opens in late spring. The Chamber is appreciative of Rick’s work in helping to build the Fitton Center from its beginning. We also look forward to how Ian will continue to build on that legacy. We encourage you to visit our website at www.hamilton-ohio.com to see the entire news release announcing Ian’s appointment.

GETTING MORE CONNECTED TO THE CITYOne of the questions we frequently hear from our members is “How

can we stay informed on what is happening in the community?” Another frequent question is, “What is the best way for my business to request a service, ask a question or notify the City of potential problems?” We have two suggestions to answer these questions.

E-NOTIFY SIGN-UP The best way to get frequent updates

on City news, events, or meeting notices, is by signing up through the City for e-Notify. Once you sign-up, you’ll immediately begin receiving these timely updates. On this site, you’ll have the opportunity to select several potential updates. I suggest that you select all of the email lists but most importantly the one designated “Weekly Newsletter.” To sign-up, simply go to the City’s website at www.hamilton-city.org, click on E-Notify, sign-up and follow the easy steps. This will only take you a minute and then you’ll start receiving the updates on a weekly basis.

ONLINE 311 CITIZEN REQUEST CENTERThe Online 311 request center allows residents and businesses to

request a service or ask a question of the City. By following this process, you’ll also be able to check your request’s status or submit additional information to your request by entering your email address and request number . To use this system for a request, simply go the City’s website at www.hamilton-city.org and select 311 Service Request.

We use both of these methods to give and receive communication from the City. We’ve found them very beneficial and strongly suggest you sign-up for e-notify and use the online 311 Citizen Request Center. Thank you for your interest in staying informed and your partnership with the Chamber!

THE FITTON CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS APPOINTS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

KENNY’S COMMENTS

Kenny Craig

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St. Aloysius is currently seeking new foster parents for children in Butler County and the greater Cincinnati region. St. Aloysius helps the children, adults and families in our community overcome their challenges by providing the education, counseling, health care and resources they need to heal and grow. For many children who have experienced abuse, neglect or other forms of trauma—and for those who don’t have the benefit of living in a safe, stable environment—placement with a loving and supportive family through their Foster Care program can help them get back on track. By combining foster parents’ strengths with St. Al’s expertise, training and support, children can learn the skills necessary to form healthy relationships and grow into happy, productive adults.

Please help St. Al’s make our community strong and become a foster parent! For inquiries, their foster care department can be reached at 513-242-7600 or to learn more about their continuum of care please visit www.stalsoysiuscincinnati.org.

July 16, 2015 Business After Hours hosted by Courtyard by Marriott - Hamilton

August 13, 2015 Business After Hours hosted by Great Miami Valley YMCA - East Butler

August 18, 2015 Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon

September 10, 2015 Steak Fry

September 17, 2015 Business After Hours hosted by LifeSpan

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Nominations are now being

accepted for the 2015 Small Business Person of the Year. The purpose of the award is to showcase the importance of small business and to recognize a small business owner for his/her efforts in operating a successful business. To be eligible for the award the business must be independently owned and operated with a substantial history as an established business. Look for the nomination form in this month’s ChamberLetter. Entries must be received by June 29.

The Small Business Person of the Year will be awarded at a luncheon celebration on August 18 at the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton. The luncheon will also feature keynote speaker Phil Castellini, Chief Operating Officer of the Cincinnati Reds.

Sponsorships for this event are available! Please call or email Nancy O’Neill for more information (844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com).

NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP “A PAYBACK Today... A PARTNER Forever!”

MEMBER BENEFIT

The Hamilton Peel To Save Card is a fundraising card that folds up and fits in your wallet or purse. The card expires December 31, 2015 and features great savings from your favorite local merchants for only $10.

Schools, baseball teams, youth groups, and any organization wanting to raise money, can sell these cards can make a $5 profit for every card sold!

• Huge Profit On Every Card You Sell• No Minimum Orders, No Shipping Charges• You Can Return What You Don’t Sell• Absolutely NO Money Upfront Required!

Thanks to these members of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for their participation on the 2015 Peel to Save Card!

For more information, contact Tiffany Grubb at tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com.

Al-Joe’s Pet & Garden Centers Inc

Batteries PlusBuffalo Wild WingsCulver’s HamiltonDunkleburger Lawn &

GardenEl MariachiEncore Performing ArtsFlub’sHamilton Joe’s Baseball

Holiday Auto TheatreHot Head BurritosHyde’s RestaurantJeff Pohlman Tire &

Auto ServiceLa Cazuela Mexican

Grill & BarThe Main LookMarco’s PizzaMax Stacy FlowersPate Vacuums

Pfefferle Tire & Automotive

Plaza One GrilleRyan’s TavernTexas RoadhouseTrue WestWalden Pond’sWalt’s BarbequeWings on Brookwood

For Workplace Safety Updates and Trainings visit our website at www.hamilton-ohio.com and click on Safety.

Stephanie ClarkCongratulations to Stephanie Clark with Courtyard by Marriott - Hamilton, she is our Ambassador of the Month! Stephanie is the Catering Sales Manager for Courtyard by Marriott - Hamilton. She moved to Hamilton in June 2013 from Indianapolis, Indiana. Stephanie has a degree in Tourism, Convention and Event Management from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Being an Ambassador has been a great way to build relationships with local businesses and be involved in the community. She loves to travel, work out and spend time with her 6 nieces and nephews.

Thanks Stephanie for all you do for the Chamber and the community!

Congratulations to

LIFESPAN which is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Congratulations to

THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA

They received the honor of being Employer of the Year by Butler County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Chamber Chairman,

MIKE DINGELDEIN,

Director of the Hamilton CORE Fund and

Owner of Community Design Alliance, was inducted into Cincy Magazine’s 75/71 Business Hall of Fame for being an outstanding leader who has

made a positive impact through economic, cultural and civic endeavors.

KUDOS TO MEMBERS

Did you know that the Chamber has a fundraising card?

Advanced Auto Body

Airway MotorsAmerican Municipal

Power-Ohio, Inc.Amstan LogisticsAutomation

Irrigation SystemsBarnthouse &

Cornett CPAs, LTD.

Boys & Girls Club of Hamilton

Bridgewater Falls Lifestyle Shopping Center

Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home

Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

Building the FutureButler County

Educational Service Center

CBTS – Technology Solutions for Business

Computer Troubleshooters

DB Sound AdviceEdible ArrangementsEdward Jones

Investments – Jason Austerman

El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

Elliott Davis Decosimo, LLC

Fifth Third BankFort Hamilton

HospitalFraternal Order of

Police Lodge #38G & J Pepsi-Cola

Bottling CompanyHarrison Building &

Loan AssociationHartford Steel SalesKaivacKnight Willis

Murphy Insurance Services

Knollwood Crossing Apartments

Kroger #909Kroger #934Kurtz & AssociatesL & G Contracting,

Inc.Lambikins

HideawayM & G Body Shop

Massage Envy Spa – Bridgewater Falls

McCullough-Hyde Urgent Care & Outpatient Services Ross

Morrical RealtyO’Brien SupplyOhio Eagle

Distributing Greg OssmannPremier Energy

Services, LLCPremier Mechanical

ServicesRealty First – Brian

MarischenRealty First – John

HolbrockRobert Half

AccounTemps & Office Team

Salvagnini America Inc.

SERVPRO of East Central Cincinnati

Sinclair Community College

SOH ProductionsSonitrol of Butler

County Inc.Spaulding & Son

Tile & GraniteSt. AloysiusSupports to

Encourage Low-Income Families

TAMZ Construction & Restoration Inc.

Texas RoadhouseThe Business BackerThe Father’s House

– A New Oaks Community Project

The Home DepotThree Valley

Conservation Trust

Transport-U Transportation

TvHamiltonUltimate Fundraising

SolutionsVITAS HealthcareWalmart –

HamiltonWings on

BrookwoodYWCA

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you for your continued investment in the Chamber!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Thank you for making an investment for your business & in the community by joining!

ALL8UPTony & Kathy Brown, Owners23 N. 3rd StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513)889-5227www.all8up.comRESTAURANTS

Bowling & Kugler RealtyRobert Kugler, Broker935 Main St.Hamilton, OH 45013(513)844-8405www.bowlingkugler.comREAL ESTATE

Coffee Cup OverflowingAngie Payne, Owner6544 Winford AvenueHamilton, OH 45011(513)535-4248www.coffeecupoverflowing.comCOFFEE SHOPS

Cox Maintenance ServiceMike Cox, Owner5412 Headgates RoadHamilton, OH 45011(513)827-4801BUILDING MAINTENANCE & REPAIR

Front Room on 7thSherri Martin, Co-OwnerDale Brian, Co-Owner102 N. Seventh StreetHamilton, OH 45011www.frontroomon7th.comHOME DECOR & GIFT SHOP

GE AviationEric Anderson, Symmes Business Leader 3024 Symmes RoadHamilton, OH 45015(513)977-1650MANUFACTURING/PROCESSING/MACHINING

High Street CafeAnthony Cianchetti, OwnerAlena Wong, Owner250 High StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513)805-7428RESTAURANTS

iMed ResourcesBarbara White, Certified Medical Revenue Manager3189 Princeton Road, Suite 277Hamilton, OH 45011(888)582-2227www.medbillingexpert.comMEDICAL BILLING

KFC/Long John SilversChristopher Chrzanowski, Operating Partner1001 NW Washington Blvd.Hamilton, OH 45013(513)863-1292RESTAURANTS

LemonGrenade Creative LLCThommy Long, Owner221 High StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513)470-9701www.lemongrenade.comGRAPHIC DESIGN

LSQ FundingScott Smith, Vice President Business Development24100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 435Beachwood, OH 44122(216)780-8866www.lsq.comFINANCIAL SERVICES

Mad Mike’s Burger & FriesGregg Hollenbaugh, Owner194 N. Brookwood Ave.Hamilton, OH 45013(513)844-6453RESTAURANTS

Military Leadership Regiment Schools Education Management OrganizationCharles Spicer, President674 Haven AvenueHamilton, OH 45013(513)907-1290www.mlrsemo.orgEDUCATION MANAGEMENT

Nancy Nix315 High Street, 10th FloorHamilton, OH 45011(513)594-0029INDIVIDUALS/RETIREES

Pop RevolutionFrancis Michaels, Owner24 S. 2nd StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513)785-7672www.poprevolutiongallery.comART GALLERY, FRAMING & PRINTING

Process Pros, LLCDave Jordan, Master Lean Six Sigma Black Belt9845 Caseys CrossingWest Chester, OH 45069(513)560-9020www.processprosonline.comCONSULTANTS-MANAGEMENT

SANE/Sewing Aids & Notions for EveryoneKaren Wohlafka, Manager2275 Millville Road Suite 1Hamilton, OH 45013(513)894-1235www.sanefcs.comRETAIL CATALOG

Workforce Investment Board/Butler-Clermont-WarrenAdam Jones, Administrator756 Old State Route 74Cincinnati, OH 45245(513)943-3750WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Support Chamber Members & our community by shopping local! Before making a purchase always check with Chamber Members! You may get a Chamber member discount! All Members are listed alphabetically and categorically in our printed Membership Directory and on our website at www.hamilton-ohio.com under Membership Directory.

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Nick Ziepfel, Graydon Head; Tom Duris, Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home; Jason Austerman,

Edward Jones Investments

Jeff Boyle, Jeff Boyle Group; Eric Roesler; Brieanne Raines, Jeff Boyle Group

Jodi Boyle, Jeff Boyle Group; Mitchell Willis, Butler County United Way; Jon Yslas, Fort Hamilton

Hospital

APRIL BUSINESS AFTER HOURSHOSTED BY JEFF BOYLE GROUP AT COLDWELL BANKER WEST SHELL

May Our May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home located at 240 Ross Avenue, Hamilton, OH

45013. Webb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor.

June Our June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Great Miami Valley YMCA – Easter Butler located at 6645 Morris Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Great Miami Valley YMCA – East Butler will be our spotlight speaker and the lunch sponsor.

July Our July meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Cincinnati Christian Schools located at 7474 Morris Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Cincinnati Christian Schools will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor.

The Networking meetings are open to Chamber members and their guests to attend. For the Networking meetings, please invite a friend, bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to do a 1 minute commercial about your business. We invite guests to attend one meeting before joining the Chamber. Please RSVP to the Chamber at 844-1500.

If you are interested in being a spotlight speaker, host location and/or lunch sponsor, please contact Tiffany Grubb at 844-1500 or tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com.

Kelly’s Bakery1335 Main Street

Applications are now available for Leadership Hamilton Class 25 which starts in September 2015. Leadership Hamilton is designed to ensure the continuing vitality of our community by identifying, educating and motivating emerging leaders. Leadership Hamilton is open to anyone in the Greater Hamilton area who aspires to or already has talent for leadership positions in the community.

Throughout the nine month course, participants explore such issues as:

economic development, education, criminal justice, health care and social services. During the full day sessions, participants work together with local leaders to expand their network of contacts and resources, and increase their breadth and depth of knowledge about the community.

For more information or to request an application, please call or email Nancy O’Neill (844-1500 or nancy@hamilton-ohio.com).

LEADERSHIP HAMILTON

is a bi-monthly publication of Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce201 Dayton StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513) 844-1500 • Fax: (513) 844-1999www.hamilton-ohio.com

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SUSTAINING SPONSORSCENTENNIAL

PLATINUM

GOLDBethesda Butler TriHealth Hospital

CBTS - Technology Solutions for BusinessCourtyard By Marriott Hamilton

Cox Media Group Ohio Fifth Third Bank

First Financial Bank Horan Associates, Inc.LCNB National Bank

MeijerODW Logistics Inc.

PNC BankPorter Advertising

ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America US Bank

United Heartland Insurance AgenciesWalmart

Wilks Insurance Agency

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For more information on how you can become a Sustaining Sponsor, contact your Chamber at 844-1500.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is to be the business advocate, a leader for positive economic development, and the provider of cutting edge membership services.

AAA Hamilton-Ohio Auto ClubAllWealth Federal Credit Union

Community Design AllianceConnector Manufacturing Co.Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.Integrated Network Systems

Miami University HamiltonMillikin & Fitton Law Firm

Parkside Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterPepsi-Cola Bottling Company

SHP Leading DesignState Farm Insurance - Barney Riesbeck

Artspace Hamilton Lofts and Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum were just two of the stops during Leadership Hamilton Class 24’s Quality of Life Day.www.hamilton-ohio.com

LEADERSHIP HAMILTON CLASS 24

Knight Willis Murphy Insurance Services