January 2018
How Would You Handle a Crisis in Your Business?
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Inside this Issue
tart 2018 off right by learning about Crisis Communication in a 24/7 World. In today’s world where news (and misinformation) travels at the speed of Twitter, what should businesses of all sizes know about crisis preparation and response? Come and hear from Hinda Mitchell, President of Inspire PR Group, on Friday, January 19th at 11:30am at Heritage Golf Club. Hinda brings to Inspire more than 25 years of experience in agency, corporate and media work. Hinda provides ongoing communications counsel to national corporations, state and national trade associations, advocacy groups, restaurants, education organizations, non-profit groups and companies of all sizes.
p. 2........Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon: The Art of Negotiation p. 2.........................Multi-Chamber Business Expo & After Hours p. 2...........Annual Meeting March 9 p. 3............Pre-Pay for your Chamber Luncheons in 2018 p. 3..................... Member Renewals p. 4.................Spotlight on Business: Performance Columbus Auto Group p. 4 .......Ribbon Cutting: Battelle Kids p. 4.................Connections & Coffee p. 5.................Hollyfest Arts & Crafts Show - Success! p. 5..............................Member Bits p. 6.................Member Anniversaries p. 6...........................New Members p. 7.............For you—Our Members p. 7............................Howie Hilliard p. 7..................Social Media Works!
Hinda has extensive experience in providing direct counsel in the C-Suites of numerous national companies, as well as for member-based organizations and businesses of all sizes. She regularly assists clients in navigating difficult issues and crisis situations with an “in the trenches” approach working alongside her clients. She has led communications strategy and response for numerous high-profile national crises in manufacturing and production, education, food safety and animal agriculture. We thank Block Advisors for being the sponsor for this luncheon. Please 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 $19 for members and $22 for potential members and guests.
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The Art of Negotiation Luncheon
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oin us at the Reception House at Raymond Memorial by Schmidt’s for the Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon on Wednesday, January 17th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Back by popular demand, attorney Bea Wolper will present The Art of Negotiation, loosely based on Sun Tzu’s “The Art of War.” Why? Because women are far less likely than men to negotiate at work, which typically costs women more than half a million dollars in earnings over the course of their respective careers! Come prepared to learn tips and tricks to better - and more confidently - negotiate.
Bea is the President of Emens & Wolper Law where she practices with an emphasis on family-owned business and women business owners; estate planning and wealth transfer; outside general counsel to privately held businesses; oil and gas law and acquisitions. She is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” in the Corporate Law category. Thank you to Credit Union of Ohio for sponsoring this luncheon. Please 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.
Annual Meeting March 9 Nominate A Member Today!
Multi-Chamber Business Expo and After Hours
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he 2018 Annual Meeting will be a luncheon meeting to be held at the Heritage Golf Club on Friday, March 9, 2018, 11:30 – 1:30. The annual Chamber report in addition to Chamber awards will be presented. Mark your calendar and plan to attend this important meeting. Please view the nomination form at www.hilliardchamber.org for the three categories for chamber awards: Emerging Business, Established Business, and Most Involved Volunteer. This form includes all information and criteria for the awards.
o you want your business exposed to others in our region? We are partnering with the chambers of Dublin, Powell, Union County and Westerville and their members to showcase your business on February 26. The event will be held at The Exchange at Bridge Park, 6520 Riverside Drive, Dublin, 43017 from 4:30-7:00 pm. This event will sell out quickly so don’t delay in getting your reservation. • A 6 ft. x 3 ft. space with a 6 ft. table is available for only $200. • A 10 ft. x 3 ft. floor display is available for only $225. • Electric is available for an additional $25 per booth (bring your own extension cord) • No chairs or table coverings will be provided You may register online on our website, www.hilliardchamber.org.
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Pre-Pay for your Chamber Luncheons in 2018
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ou have the opportunity to pay for your luncheons the entire 2018 calendar year. We do not have luncheons during the months of June or July. The one-time cost is $190 which also includes the Annual Meeting in March. You are still required to make a reservation prior to each luncheon you plan to attend, but you won’t have to hassle with keeping track of expense receipts! Just mark the appropriate space on your dues invoice or contact the chamber.
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Quickly add your events to the HACC event calendar online by selecting the event calendar in the events drop-down menu and click on Submit New Event!
Member Renewals
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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! Thank you to the following members who have re-invested as of press time: 9Round (Parsley Brothers Fitness); Advanced Physical Therapy Centers; All Star Commercial Services, LLC; Allstate – Martin J. Mitchell Insurance Agency, Inc.; American Air Heating – Cooling – Electric – Plumbing; American Health Network; Best Western Hilliard Inn & Suites; Bowditch Consulting, LLC; Boyd’s Hilliard Service & Tire; Buck & Sons Landscape Service, Inc.; Canine Companions for Independence; Champion Real Estate Services; City of Hilliard; Cole & Associates, LLC; Collins Law Office, LLC; Columbus Bride & Groom; Cori’s Confections; Dennis P. Williamson, CPA; Donatos Pizza; Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio; Fifth Third Bank; Flyers Pizza & Subs; GYMGUYZ NW Columbus; Hayden Run Animal Lodge; Heritage Family Eye Care; Hilliard Community Assistance Council; Hilliard Family Podiatry; Hilliard Historical Society; Hilliard Inflatables, LLC; Hilliard Kiwanis; Hilliard Ohio Soccer Association; Hilliard TaeKwonDo Academy; Information Management Services; Jack Curtis & Associates – Keller Williams Consultants Realty; James D. Ford Agency, Inc.; Jan-Pro of Columbus; jh Web Works, LLC; Joslyn Law Firm; Julie’s Pet Parlor, LLC; Keenan Agency, Inc.; KeyBank – Cemetery Road; KeyBank – Hilliard Rome Road; Kiddie Academy of Hilliard; Kitchen Solvers Columbus; Lighthouse Family Chiropractic; Makoy Center; Massage Envy Hilliard; Mayfair Village Nursing Center; Modern Office Methods; Moo Moo Express Car Wash; National Church Residences – Lincoln Village; National Cinemedia; Nationwide Children’s Hilliard Close to Home; Neptune Society; Northwestern Mutual – Mitchell Staugler; Notary One Mobile Signature Services; Patches of Light, Inc.; Pickups Plus Cars; Powell Prints LLC; Primrose School of Hilliard at Mill Run; Primrose School of Hilliard West; Puptown Lounge, LLC; Ray Insurance Agency; RICH Products; RMG Financial Group; Roger A. Reynolds; Ruscilli Construction Co., Inc.; See Kids Dream; SHAKLEE Make A Difference, LLC; State Farm Insurance Mike McClaskie Agency; State Senator Stephanie Kunze; The Goat at Hillard; The Old Bag of Nails; The Olive Tree; The Toasted Oat; Tomorrow’s People, Inc.; U.S. Bank; Vision Health Practices, Inc. and Zippy Shell Greater Columbus 3
Spotlight on Business...
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Performance Columbus Auto Group
erformance Columbus Auto Group is made up of five state-of-the art retail dealerships in central Ohio.
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram – Georgesville, has a vast inventory of commercial, certified pre-owned and used vehicles. Conveniently and proudly located at 270 and Georgesville Road, the store serves Hilliard, Columbus and all area suburbs. Offering friendly, knowledgeable sales and service is one hallmark of the store.
Performance Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram – Delaware is located on RTE 23 and boasts one of central Ohio’s largest selections of new Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram inventory. The Delaware store also proudly serves Powell, Dublin, Westerville, Worthington and Marion. CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE Toyota Direct is conveniently located at I-270 & Morse Road near Easton Town Center. Toyota Direct is a Signature Certified, full-service dealership. It consistently ranks as one of the top-performing stores in the region and carries all current Toyota models as well as a large inventory of certified pre-owned vehicles.
Honda Marysville and Honda Marysville Motorsports (HMAR) conveniently located north of 270 off RTE 33, serves Union County, Bellefontaine, Dublin, Powell, Hilliard and Delaware. HMAR is open seven days a week for sales and service! Honda Marysville Motorsports is a level five exclusive Honda Power and Honda Powerhouse dealer offering a vast inventory, riding accessories and clothing. We’re closer than you think!
Performance Columbus Auto Group also created and actively supports a wide-reaching communityservice initiative called Impact60. More information about the Performance Columbus Auto Group is available at performancecolumbus.com. Also learn more on-line @impact60.org
Ribbon Cutting
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Connections and Coffee
on’t forget Connections and Coffee will meet on Friday, January 12 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! Battelle for Kids recently opened at 4525 Trueman Boulevard. Pictured are: Steve Wathen of Equity; Libby Gierach of Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce; Jim Mahoney of Battelle for Kids; Karen Garza of Battelle for Kids; Jon Husted, Secretary of State for Ohio
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to Home; Jon Berrien, Berrien Media; J.D. Archer, Rider + Reinke Financial Group; Hailee Bush, Anastasia Bradley, Megan Goudy, Kristan Turner, Beth Simon, Jon Miller & Dave Judson, City of Hilliard Recreation & Parks; Alan Schmidt, KeyBank – Cemetery Road; Margie Widay, Zippy Shell Greater Columbus; Mary Pardi, Dispatch Media Group; Philip and Roberta Slaiman, Philip D. Slaiman – Primerica Agent; HJ Yi, Micro System Solutions; Emily West, DogWatch Hidden Fences of Columbus; Mark Reisch, City Publications Columbus; Bob Hays, Schooley Mitchell; Sunni DiNicola, Jamie Stout & Alex Nagel, Lardiere McNair, LLC; Naomi Hoyt, GYMGUYZ NW Columbus; Vijayakumar Kannan, Nikworks, LLC; Matthew Byrne, Spiralight Group Benefits; Cynthia Vermillion, Coldwell Banker King Thompson; Daniel Green, Culver’s; Marty Marlatt, CCI; Jane Stauffer, The New Lifestyle; Nate Grenier, Coffee Connections of Hilliard; Brian Keck, Katie Gierach, Donna & Denny Swenson, Erica Larimer, Kaiti Williams, Tove Albert, Jerry Drobnick, Stacy Simpson, Paul Nyikes, Scott Browning, Nancy Shockley, Maureen & Colleen Baker, Joan Buffington, Marla & Rick Mathews, Janeen Dudte, Lorri Foulk, Jean Sickles, Elma Bok, Christa Stueve and Beth Marburger.
Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show Was a Success
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ith the help of many volunteers, we held a successful Hollyfest Arts and Crafts Show for the 35th year. Over 5000 visitors came to Hilliard Hollyfest to do some Christmas shopping or have their pet’s picture taken with Santa, courtesy of Canine Companions for Independence. Due to their generosity, we receive many compliments from crafters and visitors alike. Thanks to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor—Credit Union of Ohio; Gold Sponsor—Flyers Pizza & Subs; Silver Sponsor— Darby Glenn Nursing & Rehabilitation. Bonnie Nyikes, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Calhoon Company Realtors and Bobby Wright of N2 Publishing were the co-chairs of this year’s event. We would like to thank the following people who volunteered to help make this one of the greatest shows that we have had: Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio; Jeremy Felix, Heartland Payment Systems; Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth; Bobby Sneed, Heritage Golf Club; Bobby Wright, N2 Publishing; Keith Lewis & Kevin Hamilton, JC & Co.; Stacie Raterman, Hilliard City School District; Jennifer Anderson, Kristin Nietfeld, Christopher Szulc, Jennifer Worthington & Kathryn Iammarina, Nationwide Children’s Hilliard Close
Special thanks to the Hilliard Darby softball team who helped the crafters load and unload their items before and after the show.
Member Bits Chamber Member Receives ThisWeek Community News Readers’ Choice Award Central Ohio, November 22, 2017 — TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Columbus was voted the No. 1 moving company in Columbus by ThisWeek Community News readers. Readers voted for their top picks as part of the 9th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Moving people forward is our mission whether it’s our employees, customers or the community,” said Stephanie Clarey, senior sales and marketing manager. “Thank you, Columbus for voting for us. We love serving you.”
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New Members Signature Primary Care and Wellness Brian Sammon 4611 Trueman Blvd. Hilliard, OH 43026 614-170-0075 •
[email protected] A family practice membership dedicated to personalized healthcare for each of our patients by strengthening the doctor-patient relationship.
Member Anniversaries 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 January 2018:
Hilliard Church of Christ Joyce Truman 4300 Avery Road Hilliard, OH 43026 614-876-6136 •
[email protected] Non-Denominational Christian Church
29 years Ackerson Vanderhorst Eyecare Center, Inc. – Laird Ackerson, O.D.
Buck & Sons Landscape Service, Inc. – Lisa
JH Architects Inc. Georgia Johnson 5120B Nike Drive Hilliard, OH 43026 614-527-7590 •
[email protected] Hilliard Architectural Firm
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City of Hilliard – Mayor Don Schonhardt Hilliard Dry Cleaners, Inc. – Mindy Watkins JC & Co. – Keith Lewis, CPA 27 years Columbus Appraisal Company – William Uttley Power Shack Fitness Centers – Sandy Tullett
Deep Green Lawn Service Don and Pam Mutters 8505 Scioto Darby Road Hilliard, OH 43026 614-771-5507 •
[email protected] We do fertilizing lawn care treatments. We also offer aeration and perimeter pest control.
25 years Tolles Career & Technical Center – Kim Wilson 23 years Darby Creek Community Church – Greg
Craftsmen Service Company Connie Shepherd 1320 Meadowcrest Place Columbus, OH 43229 614-404-7169 •
[email protected] We do kitchen and bathroom remodeling.
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David C. Mueller, DDS & Associates, LLC – Dave Mueller
21 years Mall at Tuttle Crossing – Peter Cooper 18 years
Master Lighting Service Inc. Josh Barkhurst 5460 Franklin Street Hilliard, OH 43026 614-876-9771 Located in Old Hilliard, Master Lighting is a family owned and operated electrical business looking to service Central Ohio commercial properties with their interior and exterior lighting needs.
Roger Reynolds
16 years Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. – Nina Puluso jh Web Works – Nick Hunkar The Keenan Agency – Michael Keenan 14 years Boyd’s Hilliard Service & Tire – Steve Foster Jan-Pro of Columbus – Rick Wolverton KEMBA Financial Credit Union – Allyson Tate
A.P. Pot LLC Bobbie Reynolds 4522 Lockbourne Road Columbus, OH 43207 614-679-2295 •
[email protected] Rental of portable sanitation facilities
11 years Cartridge World – Hilliard – Alan Horvath 10 years
State Representative Jim Hughes
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For You — Our Members! Chamber Rx Discount Card saves YOU and your employees up to 65% !
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he newest Hilliard Chamber benefit is available for you to share with your employees. SLNconnect has partnered with www.ThePrescriptionSavingsCard. com and the Hilliard Chamber of Commerce to share a new prescription drug savings card that helps relieve the burden of escalating healthcare costs for employers and employees. The cards, which offer the biggest discounts in the industry, are now available through the Hilliard Chamber. Because you are a member of the chamber, we are excited to have this benefit for your company. There are no restrictions or red tape; employees simply show their card at one of the 64,000 participating pharmacies to receive discounts. We have packets and the cards at our office. Please let us know if you are interested in receiving the cards and more information. This is only one of other benefits coming for your business through our partnership with SLNconnect. Stay tuned for more announcements!
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Howie Hilliard
owie Hilliard was everywhere in Hilliard promoting our member businesses prior to Christmas. The promotion brought many guesses daily as to where Howie was that day. There were over 58,400 views on Facebook, 501 likes and 800 comments—great engagement! Each business donated a minimum $15 gift to be given to the winner. Our congratulations to Emily Thackery on being our winner of a gift basket! We will be doing this again in 2018 so let us know if you are interested in being a part of it.
Congratulations to Emily Thackery on winning the Howie Hilliard promotion!
Social Media Works!!
The 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 5000+ fans, we want you to grow with us! 7
Board of Directors:
Staff:
Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio
Sandra Simpson, Events Coordinator
Jeremy Felix, US Bank
Libby Gierach, President/CEO
Keith Lewis, JC & Co.
Email:
[email protected] Phone: (614) 876-7666 www.HilliardChamber.org
Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth
Bonnie Nyikes, B erkshire Hathaway Home Services Calhoon Company Melissa McKenzie, OhioHealth
Stacie Raterman, Hilliard City Schools Bobby Sneed, Heritage Golf Club
Emily West, Dogwatch of Columbus Bobby Wright, N2 Publishing
Calendar of Events Friday, January 12 Connections & Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Wednesday, January 17 Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon The Reception House at Raymond Memorial by Schmidt’s 3860 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43228 11:30am - 1:15pm Reservations required * The Art of Negotiation*
Friday, February 16 Chamber Luncheon Heritage Golf Club 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Friday, January 19 Chamber Luncheon Heritage Golf Club 11:30 am – 1:00 pm *Crisis Communication in a 24/7 World*
Monday, February 26 Multi-Chamber Business Expo & Business After Hours The Exchange at Bridge Park, 6520 Riverside Drive Dublin, 43017 4:30 pm -7:00 pm
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