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December 2015

Inside this Issue p. 2............ Annual Meeting Awards Nominations Needed p. 2................. Investment for 2016 Membership p. 2......................... Cuba Trip 2016 p. 3............ Member Survey Headed Your Way p. 3............................We Are Social p. 4.................Spotlight on Business p. 4........................... New Members p. 5 ..............Member Anniversaries p. 5....... Want a Great Investment in Your Marketing Plan? p. 5.............. LinkedIn Group for the Chamber p. 6............. Connections and Coffee p. 6..............................Member Bits p. 6.................... Office Depot Saves You Money p. 7...........Advertising Opportunities p. 7........................... Be a Chamber Luncheon Sponsor p. 7...........Chamber Luncheon Form p. 8.................... Calendar of Events

Holiday Music for December 11 Luncheon

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he sounds of the holidays will be in the air at the December 11th luncheon at Heritage Golf Club. The Hilliard Darby High School select choir will be entertaining us. This luncheon is a must attend and is a week earlier than our regular luncheons due to the school schedule. Reservations are required and need to be made by Tuesday, December 8th. Feel free to bring your office colleagues or even a prospective member!

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lease RSVP via the website or by calling the chamber office at 614.876.7666. We ask for payment at the time you make your reservation. The cost is $18 for members and $21 for potential members and guests. There is also a sign up form on page 7 of the newsletter.

33rd Annual Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show December 5!

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ome to Hilliard Davidson High School on Saturday, December 5 to see 118 crafters and find those unique gifts for you or those on your holiday list! This is a premier event in Hilliard and central Ohio and is recognized as a show not to be missed! The hours are 9-4 and there is a $4.00 admission with a reduced $2.00 admission for students and seniors. Thank you to our following sponsors!

Presenting: Gold: Silver: Tolles Career & Technical Center 1

Annual Meeting Awards Nominations Needed

Investment for 2016 Membership

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ou will be receiving shortly your investment notice for your 2016 membership. Please remit your payment by January 31, 2016. We appreciate your continued support of the Chamber’s work on behalf of the business community.

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e hope that you will consider nominating a fellow chamber member for one of our three annual awards which will be presented at our Annual Meeting on March 11th. Now is the time to think of those members who fit the criteria for Emerging Business, Established Business, and most Involved Volunteer. The Emerging Business Award is for a business that has moved or been established in the Hilliard area within the past five years and shows a consistent pattern of growth.

We have been very active this year! We are pleased to offer many money saving benefits to you. We have partnered with Office Depot to save you money on many items that you use every day and a FREE digital platform with Save Local Now! We continue to provide opportunities at various times of the day for you to connect with other chamber members based on your availability. We believe that you are investing in great programming and initiatives which benefit our entire community. We thank you for your past membership and look forward to a great 2016!!

The Established Business Award rewards a business who has been doing business in the Hilliard area for at least five years and is both innovative and civic minded.

The Most Involved Volunteer is an individual who believes in the role of the chamber both personally and professionally, working behind the scenes to forward the activities of the chamber. The nomination forms are at the end of the newsletter and we hope that you will take the time to recognize your fellow members.

Information Night on December 7 for 2016 Cuba Trip

Bring your friends and family to the information night to learn more about this trip on Monday, December 7th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at the Hampton Inn & Suites, 3950 Lyman Drive in Hilliard.   Enjoy a tour of Cuba for eight days, seven nights from May 18-25, 2016, including hotels, meals, day trips and airfare from Miami!  This tour will feature people to people discussions, interactions and unusual visits such as: the seaside town of Caibarien, the Sugar Mill Museum, the colonial town of Remedios, the Che Guevara Museum and Mausoleum, a Tobacco Plantation and Cigar Factory, meetings and visitations with artists, meet a Cuban baseball player, Hemingway’s Farm, Old Havana and more. . .  

The price of the trip is $3,799 per person (double occupancy). Do not delay as space is limited and at this price the trip will sell out quickly!  View the brochure on our website, www.hilliardchamber.org. This trip is open to everyone in the US and you do not need to be a chamber member.

Follow the Hilliard Chamber on Twitter! You follow us, we will follow you and talk about your business! We are @HilliardChamber

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Member Survey Headed Your Way!

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e will be sending out a survey to you in early December asking your opinion about your membership with the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce. We will be determining our programming for 2016 from the responses we receive. We can only improve our offerings to you based on your answers so please make sure that you complete the 5 minute survey when it arrives in your inbox!

We Are Social!

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he Hilliard Chamber is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and You Tube which provides us with another avenue to be in contact with you! If you are on any of these platforms, please search Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce and click to become connected--it’s that easy! We are posting pictures of our events as well as providing more up to date information on which is going on in the Chamber! 3

Spotlight on Business... First Service Credit Union

Score Big Savings at First Service Federal Credit Union

Yes! We Offer Business Services, too!

Did you know that members of First Service are winning everyday by taking advantage of low cost services at their credit union?

First Service provides businesses with cost effective services; such as checking, electronic merchant processing, employee benefits, commercial real estate and business loans.

Loans – Auto, Home, and Personal

Plan now to save money in 2016

Whether you’re buying a new home or automobile, or refinancing your current loan, First Service can make the process simple and financially rewarding. You can also save money by consolidating high interest credit card balances into one easy payment at a low fixed rate. First Service will work hard to reduce your costs.

First Service has great ways to help you save money in 2016 and beyond! Start by getting in on an amazing deal with a loan to fit your lifestyle; and then open a checking account with many great free benefits. First Service has been serving the financial needs of its members for 60 years! Membership is open to everyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in Franklin, Fairfield, Delaware, Licking, Madison, Morrow, Pickaway, and Union counties.

Manage Your Finances – From Anywhere! First Service checking accounts feature convenient services that allow you to stay connected to your accounts – no matter where you go. You can access your account online or from your mobile phone. First Service members also have free use of over 1,500 ATM’s across the country.

Visionworks

First Service employees are dedicated to delivering an exceptional level of service to members. Stop by to visit Magan and her friendly staff at our Hilliard office located at 2164 Hilliard Rome Road. To learn more, visit www.firstcu.com or call (614) 920-6327.

New Members

Hilliard Area Realty Association Jodee Gallagher P.O. Box 956• Hilliard, OH 43026 614-562-6516 • www.haraweb.com

Glenda Smith 1840 Hilliard Rome Road • Hilliard, OH 43026 614-876-5025 • www.visionworks.com

Association of Realtors and Affiliates networking and raising money for local charities and scholarships.

Visionworks a leading provider of eye care is committed to providing an excellent shopping experience and high quality products, in-store labs with the best value and selection in the industry.

Power Train Sports and Fitness

Anna Alves 3704 Fishinger Blvd. • Hilliard, OH 43026 614-363-4415 • www.powertrainsports.com Power Train is a sports and fitness facility that focuses on the individual in a training or bootcamp setting.

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Member Anniversaries

Want a Great Investment in Your Marketing Plan?

The Chamber would like to recognize our members who have continually supported the purpose of the chamber and its activities. The following members have invested in the chamber for ten or more years as of December, 2015: 28 years The Laurels of Hilliard – Katie Edgington 27 years Century Equipment – John Mowat Vision Health Practices, Inc. – Craig Coleman, O.D. 26 years Crunelle Insurance Agency, Inc. – Michael Crunelle Rider + Reinke Financial Group – Scott P. Rider, CLU CFBS AEP

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e a Chamber luncheon Sponsor! By being a sponsor for a Chamber luncheon you have the ability to promote your business at one time to many business people. The sponsorship includes:

23 years Security Plus Insurance Agency – Frank Hornik 22 years Heritage Golf Club – Jody Unger Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc. – Bob Darrow

• Two complimentary lunches • 3 minutes to talk about your business

19 years Precision Manufacturing Company – Donnie Hill

• Ability to put handouts at each place setting

18 years John L. Haney, Jr., Attorney at Law – John Haney

• 8 foot table for your display

17 years Carriage Court of Hilliard – Kristina Powers

• Sit at the main table with the speaker, Chamber President and Chamber Chair

15 years Huntington Mortgage Group – Steve Hughes

• Business promoted in newsletter and in emails

12 years FASTSIGNS – Mike Thatcher

• Your logo on our webpage linked to yours The cost of $200 allows you this opportunity and is limited to two businesses per month. Let us know which month you would like to be spotlighted!

10 years Baker & Associates Insurance Agency – Tom Baker OfficeMax/Office Depot – Shawn Peterson Patches of Light, Inc. – Mindy Atwood

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LinkedIn Group for the Chamber

he Hilliard Chamber of Commerce has a LinkedIn Group which we would encourage you to join! As LinkedIn is the professional platform of social media, we want to connect you to others in generating meaningful conversations about business issues. Please look for our group and become a member.

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Connections and Coffee

Office Depot Saves You Money Due To Your Chamber Membership

on’t forget Connections and Coffee will meet on Friday, December 11 from 8:00AM to 9:00AM at Scrambler Marie’s, 3939 Britton Parkway in Hilliard. The group meets for coffee, networking and information sharing. Come with lots of business cards!

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our business can save up to 30% overall savings on your office supplies through Office Depot by enrolling in the FREE member benefit provided by your investment in the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce. The two-sided flyer at the end of this newsletter has a sign up form as well as more information on the savings of: discounted prices on over 14,000 items; aggressive copy paper pricing; free next day delivery with no minimum order requirement; office furniture solutions; and more! Each employee in your business can also receive a Retail Connect Discount Card as well for their use at either a retail store or to order online. The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce is working to provide you with resources that add value to your membership.

Member Bits Sam’s Club at 1755 Hilliard Rome Road East is having their “Join n Save Event” for the Holidays on December 4th- 6th 2015 from 10am -6pm. Download the pdf handout on the chamber website in the events calendar. Upon arrival please bring the pdf with you to receive a $10.00 gift card on renewing or joining. There is a oneday pass on the bottom of the handout as well. Contact Connie Hughes with any questions at 614-921-0057 x210.

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Put Your Events on the Community Calendar

ou have the opportunity to let everyone know of seminars, luncheons, open houses, fundraisers, non-profit activities, etc. that your business is doing by putting it on the Hilliard Chamber’s website! It is very simple— on the website, go to the Events tab and the first drop down is Community Events Calendar. Just complete the form and once it is approved, your event will be up for all to see!

Two Men and a Truck, 2414 Advanced Business Center Drive in Columbus, will be hosting a Free Moving Seminar on December 2nd from 5:30pm to 7pm. They will tell you how to get your home ready for actual move day and make sure you are asking the right questions when shopping around for a moving company. TWO lucky winners will receive to gift cards! Appetizers and beverages will be provided. RSVP to Carly Turcu at carly.turcu@twomen. com or 614-747-3905 to secure a spot.

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Advertising Opportunities in the Newsletter

Chamber Luncheon Friday, December 11, 2015 Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

he Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce is providing opportunities for our members to advertise within our membership and to those outside as well. Please contact the chamber for more information about the following (all are on a space available basis): Inserts in the newsletter: Limited to no more than 3 each issue; member provides a PDF of the insert; emailed to 450 people, cost is $50.

Speaker: Holiday Music Cost: $18.00 for members and $21.00 for prospective members and guests. Payment is required at the time the reservation is made. You may use this form or go to www.hilliardchamber.org to register. Any reservations made after the RSVP deadline date of December 8th and walk-in registrations will be charged the higher non-member rate if we are able to accommodate them.

Business card size ad in newsletter: $150 for 3 months; $250 for 6 months; $400 for 12 months

Labels: Mailing labels of members provided by zip or organization sort: cost is $100 Flyers in relocation packets: Member provides the flyers to be inserted in relocation packets requested by companies and potential residents; cost is $100 for one year

Name(s)__________________________________

Be a Chamber Luncheon Sponsor!

Company_________________________________ Number of Reservations: __________ Amount Enclosed ____________ Charge my: Visa ___ MasterCard ____ American Express ___ Card Number ________________________________ 3 digit V Code______ Expiration Date __________ Card Holder Name____________________________

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any of our chamber members have sponsored a luncheon and have found it to be worthwhile! We have spots available in 2016 for YOU to sponsor a luncheon. The cost is $200 which enables you to have two complimentary lunches, be able to speak for three minutes before the membership, have items at each person’s place setting; an 8 foot table for your display; your logo on our webpage linked to yours; and be promoted in the newsletter.

Billing Zip Code ____________ ___________________________________________ Card Holder Signature

Mail to: Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, 4081 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 or call the Chamber office by Tuesday, December 8th, at 876-7666, FAX 876-3113, or E-mail to [email protected].

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Board of Directors:

CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

Jeremy Felix, PNC Bank Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio Keith Lewis, JC & Co. Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth Bonnie Nyikes, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Calhoon Company Melissa McKenzie, D  arby Glenn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Timothy J. Payne, Edward Jones Stacie Raterman, Hilliard City Schools Bobby Sneed, Heritage Golf Club Bobby Wright, N2 Publishing

Central Ohio Business Resources Small Business Administration www.sba.gov Ohio Chamber of Commerce www.ohiochamber.com Small Business Development Centers of Ohio www.odod.state.oh.us Small Business Development Center http://www.entrepreneurohio.org Service Corp of Retired Executives www.scorecolumbus.org The Women’s Business Development Center (614) 222-6700 [email protected] Conway Family Business Center of Central Ohio www.familybusinesscenter.com Central Ohio Better Business Bureau www.centralohio.cbbb.com

Staff:

Libby Gierach, President/CEO Jess Woolley, Administrative Assistant Email: [email protected]

Check out our Website: www.hilliardchamber.org

Calendar of Events Saturday, December 5 Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show Hilliard Davidson High School 9:00am – 4:00pm $4.00/$2.00 for seniors and students

Friday, December 11 Connections & Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 3939 Britton Parkway 8:00am-9:00am

Monday, December 7 Cuba Information Night Hampton Inn & Suites 3950 Lyman Drive 6:00pm-7:00pm

Friday, December 11 Chamber Luncheon Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive 11:30am-1:00pm

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