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October 2016

Inside this Issue p. 2..................... October Chamber Luncheon Details p. 2........................ Tech Thursdays p. 2............... Connections & Coffee p. 3.............. Spotlight on Business: Teleperformance p. 3..................Social Media Works p. 4 ................... Springtime on the Dutch Waterways p. 4.................. Post a Job Opening to Chamber Website p. 4...... LinkedIn Group for Chamber p. 5............................Central Ohio Business Resources p. 5........................... Member Bits p. 5................... Member Renewals p. 5............................Office Depot Saves You Money p. 6.........................New Members p. 6...............Member Anniversaries p. 7......................... Be a Chamber Luncheon Sponsor

Sponsorship Opportunities for the Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show

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he Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show had 6000 people in attendance last year and with close to 120 different crafters, it is no wonder the people of Hilliard look forward to this event every year! This year, on December 3, we will celebrate 34 years of the Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show and we need your business to help us celebrate!

You could help sponsor this event for as little as $350. Depending on your level of sponsorship, you could have your logo placed in advertisements and news stories and on the HACC website, which will link directly back to your webpage. Shout outs live during the event and on HACC social media channels. Another great perk is FREE tickets to the event! The deadline to sponsor the event is October 15, contact us today to secure your sponsorship place at the 34th Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show at Hilliard Davidson High School on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Are You Using Member Center?

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hen you become a member, you are automatically featured on the business directory of our website. The HACC website gets 1500+ visitors a day and they could easily be looking for you. It is important that you log into Member Center to update your profile so you are easy to find in the business directory. Log in by selecting the orange Member Login text above our social media icons in the top right hand corner of HilliardChamber.org.

Another benefit to using Member Center is you can see analytics of how often your business page is being viewed on our website. You can also easily register for an upcoming event, post jobs or even post events to our event calendar. Log in today to see all that Member Center has to offer you!

p. 7...........Advertising Opportunities p. 7...................Chamber Luncheon Sign-Up p. 8................... Calendar of Events 1

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October Chamber Luncheon e are very excited to have Don Boyd of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as our speaker at our October 21 luncheon to discuss medical marijuana and businesses. Some of the topics that will be covered:

• Historical and political landscape leading to the passage of House Bill 523 legalizing medical marijuana. • Fact versus fiction on what is actually included in the legislation.

• What employer protections are included in the legislation and what can employers do to prepare? • Outlook for the future.

We will be meeting at Heritage Golf Club, 3525 Heritage Club Drive, and reservations are required by Tuesday, October 18. You may make them by going to our website, www.hilliardchamber.org, calling the office at 614.876.7666, or by completing the form on page 7 of this newsletter. Feel free to bring members of your company to this important luncheon. Thank you GYMGUYZ NW Columbus for sponsoring this luncheon!

Tech Thursdays

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A FREE Benefit for Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce Members

on’t forget Connections and Coffee will meet on Friday, October 14th 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!

Live Webinar: Office 2016

Connections and Coffee

Thursday, October 20, 2016 @ 1:00 – 2:00 pm EST.

Microsoft Office is the core application for so many small businesses, and Office 2016 is the latest version.

Join Bobby Kneisel, CEO of KTech Solutions, to learn all about Office 2016, the new features, and new ways to work faster. After the presentation make sure to stay for a Q & A session to answer any of the question you have about the cloud. Some of the things you’ll learn are:

Member Blurbs!

• The new features of Office 2016

• New ways to find what you need faster • And much more Register today at www.hilliardchamber.org and have a chance to win a FREE ONE YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO OFFICE 365.

We had a great time at the ribbon cutting for Hilliard Assisted Living and Memory Care! 2

Spotlight on Business... Teleperformance

Teleperformance USA is a Utah based company with 33 locations across the country that offers career opportunities in Customer Service, Technical Support, HR, Recruiting, IT, Programing, Development, Sales and much more.

engaging. Once you start training you will see the tools and techniques used to deliver exceptional customer service and have fun doing it. From the For fun Festival our annual worldwide talent show to the sports club where we encourage sports participation to TP University where we will train and guide the future leaders Teleperformance is committed to our employees. The Citizens of the World charitable campaign is Teleperformance‘s way of giving back to the community and in 2013 Teleperformance USA was the number one contributor to this global campaign with over one million dollars raised for charity programs right here in the United States. The Citizens of the Planet campaign is Teleperformance’s way of giving back to the earth by cutting back on our carbon footprint by reducing electricity usage, in house recycling efforts, keeping travel at a minimum.

OUR MISSION

“At Teleperformance, we deliver an outstanding customer experience, at every single opportunity, as a result of our commitment, passion and dedication to excellence. In so doing, we create opportunities and value for employees, clients, customers, communities and shareholders.” TRANSFORMING PASSION INTO EXCELLENCE

This is a place where we believe in people...Where teamwork wins. This is a place where we work for people...That’s how we put commitment into practice. This is the company that inspires. To learn, to teach, to grow. To get things done. This is the company that motivates. Being happy to make a difference.

At Teleperformance, we do business with people, for people. We want people to be inspired, to be motivated. Our main goal is to make you proud to belong to our group through job satisfaction and a great work environment.

This is the real thing: more than a job this is your career future. Together, we build the best partnership to perform. We have the knowledge and resources to deliver outstanding customer experience, all over the world. This is Teleperformance!

Start your career today at www.teleperformance.com or stop in person at 4339 Equity Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43228.

From the minute you step into Teleperformance your experience will be fast, fun, thrilling and

Social Media Works!!

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he Hilliard Chamber is active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and we love talking about our members and sharing news about Hilliard with all of our friends! CONNECT with us to see what is happening in Hilliard and ENGAGE with us by sharing, liking and commenting on our posts. With 3000+ fans, we want you to grow with us!

4094 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 P: (614) 876-7044. T: (800) 860-7044, F: (614) 876-0409 www.riderfinancial.com or www.rrfgbenefits.com



 Financial & Retirement Planning  Life, Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance Group Health Insurance – including the ChamberPLAN SCOTT P. RIDER, CLU CFBS AEP CHRIS REINKE, Financial Planner MARTIN L. BRETZ, CLU ChFC CASL CLTC J.D. ARCHER, CFP CLU ChFC MBA

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SPRINGTIME ON THE DUTCH WATERWAYS from March 30-April 7, 2017!

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xplore the amazing countryside and waterways of Holland and Belgium in the most ideal way possible - by cruising through the extensive network of rivers and canals sprawling throughout the country.  Glide past infinite tulip fields and enjoy the most picturesque towns and scenery as you travel through Holland and into Belgium on this amazing vacation adventure with Central Holidays.  This tour will feature excursions in Amsterdam, Ghent, Antwerp and a tour of Keukenhof Gardens.   The price of the trip is from $4,099 -  Air transportation from Columbus, OH & Cruise onboard the luxurious 5 Star “MV Amadeus Elegant” from March 30-April 7, 2017.  Do not delay as space is limited and at this price the trip will sell out quickly!  You can see how wonderful this trip will be by viewing the brochure on our website! This trip is open to everyone in the US and you do not need to be a chamber member to attend.  At this time, buy a Category A and gain a free upgrade to a suite.  A value of $500 per person!  While the offer lasts!

LinkedIn Group for the Chamber

Post a Job Opening to the Chamber Website

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ooking to add to your team? Post a job opening on the Chamber website! It’s as easy as logging into the member center on www.hilliardchamber.org, click on the job openings link on the dashboard, click on Add job posting button, enter the information and click on submit for approval.

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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. 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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October Events

Member Bits Annette Reed of Edward Jones has moved to 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Suite 230 in Hilliard. 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt

Dot’s Tots - Old Hilliard Pub Crawl

Don’t let politics drive your investments.

Saturday, October 22nd 3:30-7:00pm visit http://dotstots.org/category/events

Annette M Reed, AAMS®

Healthcare Hop

Financial Advisor .

3535 Fishinger Blvd Suite 230 Hilliard, OH 43026 614-777-5873 www.edwardjones.com

See what Trueman Blvd has to offer in Senior Living & Care Options Wednesday, October 19th 4:30-6:30pm Visit www.RLCommunities.com

Member SIPC

Hampton Inn and Easter Seals of Central Ohio Special Needs Trick or Treat

Member Renewals

Sunday, October 30th 5-8pm To Sponsor a room contact Hampton Inn Hilliard, 614.334.1800

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e appreciate your continued support of the Chamber’s work on behalf of the business community. We appreciate you being a chamber member and look forward to another great year!

Little Hercules Foundation Halloween Gala

Thank you to the following members who have re-invested as of press time: Kirkey & Co. Financial Advisors, Inc.; Sunset Cemetery; Organized Home Remodeling; Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc.

A 21+ event to support our mission to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy Friday, October 28th For tickets and more information visit www.littlehercules.org

Office Depot Saves You Money Due To Your Chamber Membership

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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. 5

New Members

Member Anniversaries

Dot’s Tots Foundation

The Chamber would like to recognize our members who have continually supported the purpose of the chamber and its activities.

Andy Warnock Hilliard, OH 43026 740-815-5632 • www.dotstots.org

The following members have invested in the chamber for ten or more years as of October, 2016:

Local 501(c)3 dedicated to improving the lives of area youth with special focus on foster families, children battling debilitating disease, and teens pursuing higher education.

7 years Dairy Queen – Reynold, Steve & Lorie Rausch

Capital City Title Agency, LLC

Tidd Funeral Home – Arlene & Rick Tidd

Ben Worsowicz 3956 Brown Park Drive Hilliard, OH 43026 614-534-1355

23 years American Health Network – Beth Conaway

We are a title agency located near downtown Hilliard.

22 years Dennis P. Williamson, CPA – Dennis Williamson 20 years

Key Realty, Paul Uttermohlen, Realtor Paul Uttermohlen 5437 Taylor Lane Ave Hilliard, OH 43026 614-323-5146

Paul A. Bodycombe, Attorney at Law – Paul Bodycombe 19 years

Central Ohio Residential Real Estate Experts: Buying, Selling or Investing in Real Estate? Call Paul Uttermohlen first for a free consultation.

Susan E. Thomas CPA, Ltd. – Sue Thomas 18 years American Air Heating Cooling Electric – Mike Sliemers

Yokowo Manufacturing of America, LLC

11 years

Keiko Reeves 4081 Leap Rd. Hilliard, OH 43026 614-921-2700

Hilliard Taekwondo Academy – Melanie Thompson Hilliard United Methodist Church/Preschool – Robin Ozbolt

With a well-trained sales force, Yokowo America will work with you to find the best solution for your automotive, portable device, IC testing, and medical catheter needs.

10 years 9 Trees Landscape Construction – Matt Forchione Invitation to Dance, LLC – Karen Martin

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Be a Chamber Luncheon Sponsor!

Chamber Luncheon Friday,October 21st, 2016 Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Program: Don Boyd: Medical Marajuana and Business

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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.

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. October Chamber Luncheon Sponsored by Gym Guyz Name(s)__________________________________

Advertising Opportunities

Company_________________________________

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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):

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

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.

Card Holder Name____________________________

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

Billing Zip Code ____________

Labels: Mailing labels of members provided by zip or organization sort: cost is $100

___________________________________________ Card Holder Signature

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

Mail to: Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, 4081 Main Street, Hilliard, OH 43026 or call the Chamber office by Tuesday, October 18th, at 876-7666, FAX 876-3113, or E-mail to [email protected].

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Board of Directors:

CHAMBER CONNECTIONS

Jeremy Felix, US Bank Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio Keith Lewis, JC & Co. Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth Bonnie Nyikes, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Calhoon Company Melissa McKenzie, OhioHealth 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 Ryan Moran, Events Coordinator Julie Biddle, Communications Coordinator Email: [email protected]

Check out our Website: www.hilliardchamber.org

Put Your Events on the Community Calendar

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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!

Calendar of Events Friday, October 14 Connections & Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 3939 Britton Parkway 8:00am-9:00am

Saturday, December 3 Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show Hilliard Davidson High School 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

ADD YOUR

EVENT

Friday, October 21 Chamber Luncheon Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive 11:30am-1:00pm

Quickly add your events to the HACC event calendar online by selecting the n event calendar in the events drop-dow nt! menu and click on Submit New Eve

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