June 2017
Inside this Issue p. 2........................Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo p. 2.....................Trip on the Danube p. 3..............................Hilliard Farm Market Re-opened p. 3....... Chamber Welcomes Sandra!
Chamber Golf Outing at Heritage Golf Club on June 12!
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ur golf outing is right around the corner and there are still opportunities for your business to be part of this event to sponsor a hole or donate a door prize! Thank you to our sponsors: PRESENTING SPONSORS
SIGNATURE SPONSORS
Scorecard:
Skills Prizes: KEMBA Credit Union
Driving Range & Putting Contest:
Beverage Cart: Flyers Pizza & Subs & Rosati Windows
p. 3 ................Connections & Coffee
Goodie Bags: Rider + Reinke Financial Group
p. 3 .......... Post a Job Opening to the Chamber Website
HOLE IN ONE, TEE BOX AND HOLE SPONSORS
p. 3..........Hilliard Women in Business
p. 4......................... 6 Tips on Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses p. 5.................Spotlight on Business: Courtyard Mariott
Predict Your Distance:
Hole in One: Buckeye Nissan Lunch: Shrimp & Cocktails:
Hole Sponsors: ($100) We still have some available! We also need door prizes (minimum value of $25).
p. 5..............................Office Depot Saves You Money p. 6...........................New Members p. 7.................Member Anniversaries p. 8..................... Calendar of Events
Steak Escape
Member Bits
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uckeye State Bank is proud to announce Riverside Local Schools has recognized them for the OSBA Business Honor Roll for their contributions to their schools and service to the community! 1
Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo
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n Wednesday, August 2 at the Makoy Center from 4:30-7:30 pm, we will hold our 8th annual Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo. Area restaurants/organizations will offer tasting portions of their specialties to the public for $15 admission. Restaurants/Organizations who have already committed to being there are: Corporate Caterers of Dublin, Diamonds Ice Cream, The Little Ice Cream Shoppe, Culver’s, The Old Bag of Nails, Coffee Connections, Cori’s Confections, Frank’s Fish and Seafood Market, Dickey’s Barbecue, Handel’s Ice Cream, Flyer’s Pizza, Heritage Golf Club, Makoy Center, Altercare of Hilliard, Mill Run Rehabilitation Center, Skilled Nursing & Assisted Living, Crazzy Greek II. There are more who have not yet gotten their paperwork to us, but have told us that they will be participating. Member businesses will be able to sign up starting on June 15 by either downloading the form on our website or by completing the form that will be mailed to all members that week. It is a first come, first paid registration. Please note that there is a charge if you need a linen from the Makoy Center of $15.00. You may bring your own linen to cover the table, but it MUST reach the floor. You may also wish to be on a Passport which entitles you to have your logo on a card which brings guests to your booth to be stamped. Details are on the registration sheet. The booth is $150 and the Passport option is $75. We had over 1000 people last year come through the doors. We have sold out of booths every year for the past 7 years. Do not delay in registering, BUT you cannot register before June 15 so mark your calendar! Any applications that are received prior to June 14 will not be considered and will have to be resubmitted.
Trip on the Danube
Join us on June 7 at the Hilliard Chamber office at 6:00 pm for a webinar about our next trip, a river cruise on the Danube River! This adventure will take place from October 20-28, 2017. We will begin in Budapest and explore exciting cities and towns across Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. You will enjoy the accommodations aboard the 5 star “Ms Amadeus Silver II” with its delicious food and attentive staff to help you with anything you may need. This trip will sell out with the pricing from $3,299 cruise and airfare from Columbus. Anyone in the US is welcome to take this trip with us. More information is on our website showing the brochure. Please let us know if you will be attending the webinar on June 7 through our website—it is not a requirement to go on the cruise, just information for you to become informed about this opportunity. 2
Hilliard Farm Market Reopened
Hilliard Women in Business
he eighth year for the Hilliard Farm Market has begun at the corner of Main and Scioto-Darby Road in the Hilliard United Methodist Church parking lot at 5445 Scioto-Darby Road every Tuesday. This project started as a project of Leadership Hilliard which was a program committed to its mission to enhance the Hilliard community by developing and cultivating current and potential leaders.
oin us on June 15 as we hear how we can protect ourselves and our families using self-defense. Mel Thompson, owner of Hilliard Taekwondo Academy, is our speaker and will teach us how to use our words as well as our common sense to keep us safe. This luncheon will be held at the Reception House at Raymond Memorial Golf Course on Trabue Road. Details are on our website and reservations are required.
The purpose of the Hilliard Farm Market is to offer the community the opportunity to purchase locally grown produce directly from farmers. The market will enhance the economic viability of our local farmers while providing a variety of fresh and nutritional food choices. The market also helps further the development of the Hilliard community by providing an activity which fosters social gathering and interaction.
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, clicking on the job openings link on the dashboard, clicking the add job postings button, entering the information, and clicking on submit for approval.
A Warm Chamber Welcome to Sandra!
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Connections and Coffee
on’t forget Connections and Coffee will meet on Friday, June 9th 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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e have a new face at the office! Please join the Board of Directors to welcome Sandra Simpson to the role of Events Coordinator. Sandra is a resident of Hilliard with her husband and their two children who attend Hilliard Schools. You will see her at our events and is here to help you get the most from your membership. Welcome, Sandra! 3
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and sponsored messaging. Social media marketing provides businesses with an opportunity to reach customers across the world—as opposed to a more traditional advertising medium such as a billboard, which is only visible to people on a particular route in a single city.
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SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING for small businesses
Tip #4: A LinkedIn business page can expand your professional network One of the most important social networks, where all businesses, big or small, should have a presence, is LinkedIn. LinkedIn allows businesses to provide authenticity and credibility of their brand through a business page that houses information covering the bases of who, what, and where of your business. It also allows small businesses to be in a space where professionals, potential investors, and customers are.
As a small business, it’s important to choose a marketing channel that offers the best results with the most prudent resources. Nowadays, more small businesses prefer social media marketing to other marketing channels, to help increase their brand’s reach, increase sales, and expand their professional network. In order to know how social media can help promote your business while saving you valuable time and resources, we’ve compiled six tips on social media marketing for small businesses.
Tip #5: Facebook Page can improve your
business’s customer support Providing customer support can be expensive and time-consuming. But, with social media networks like Facebook, you are provided with an outlet to effectively solve customer problems. With the availability to post on your Facebook wall or send private messages, customers can connect directly to companies if and when they have a problem or feedback.
Tip #1: Use social media marketing to sell your
products and services Before major social media networks made the foray into e-commerce, the selling relationship for businesses looked like this: listen, help solve problems, and make the sale. With the rise of social selling, the opportunity to connect with potential customers during the research phase got much easier with social media engagement tactics.
Tip #6: Use your social media presence to manage
your brand’s online reputation Trust is an important element in obtaining customer loyalty, and one of the best ways to gain this trust is giving people easy online access to information about your company. Neglecting your social media presence is one way of losing the opportunity to gain new customers or nurture current relationships. Gain the trust of your current and potential customers by creating social media profiles like a LinkedIn company page, Facebook business Page, Twitter profile, or an Instagram account. This puts a voice (and a face) to your company, which will give people more incentive to trust your brand.
Tip #2: Large networks like Twitter can improve
your customer relationships With 72% of people more likely to make a future purchase from a small business after they interact with them on Twitter, there’s no reason for companies not to be on Twitter. The key to finding success on social media is to be on the social network your customers are on—and with over 200 million active users, there’s a high chance many of your customers are on Twitter. Twitter can help your business build relationships with customers, and connect you with the businesses and communities you are interested in.
Tip #3: Social media marketing can drastically
increase your reach Social media advertising has made it possible for companies to increase their reach through targeted ads
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Spotlight on Business...
The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West The Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West located in Hilliard Ohio, showcases a brand new modern home-like atmosphere that allows guests to escape the ordinary during their stay. Whether you are in the area for business or pleasure, you will surely feel rested and relaxed thanks to our friendly service and wonderful amenities. All of our 150 newly renovated hotel rooms and suites offer marble bathrooms, pillow top mattresses, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Fuel up for a demanding day with a visit to The Bistro, which offers a delicious array of hot and continental breakfast items as well as Starbucks coffee and several dinner options later in the day. After a busy day, guests can unwind with a cocktail or two at our evening bar. The Market, a convenience shop located in our lobby is open 24 hours a day and provides anything you may
have forgotten at home. Other perks at the Courtyard Columbus West include a heated saltwater indoor pool and a fitness center that features cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Planning a meeting? The Courtyard features 8,790 sq. ft. of versatile newly renovated venue space that includes 8 event rooms and 6 breakout rooms. Our event space is perfect for meetings, weddings, and other special events. Our great location is just off Interstate 70 and 270 and places you moments from downtown Columbus, Ohio State University and numerous other attractions. The Courtyard Columbus West is a category 3 Marriott Rewards hotel. Plan your visit to the Courtyard Columbus West by calling 614-771-8999 or by visiting www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/cmhwtcourtyard-columbus-west.
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.
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New Members Crazzy Greek 2
Member Anniversaries
Ed Ramzy 3640 Main Street Hilliard, OH 43026 614-876-5303 Greek Restaurant - Authentic Greek food for lunch or dinner visit. Or, feel free to order online for take-out and delivery! There’s something for everyone!
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 June 2017:
Whit’s Frozen Custard
Judi Vitale 4138 Main Street Hilliard, OH 43026 614-710-1315 Whit’s Frozen Custard is a local franchise created in Granville, OH 12 years ago. Our custard’s made & served fresh daily on location with a smooth, creamy texture that is lower in fat than ice cream.
25 years Active Travel – Jean Gualtieri Shawan-Marquis Agency, Inc. – Marty Vaughan 11 years Paychex, Inc. – Bill Ackman
Mr. Handyman of West Columbus
10 years DogWatch Hidden Fences of Columbus – Emily
Mark Kollath 5491 Scioto Darby Road, Suite 2 Hilliard, OH 43026 614-398-7528 We are a home repair, maintenance and enhancement company that does simple projects -like repairs, fan installations, and drywall- to large projects. We do the odd jobs around your home.
& Pat West
Frank’s Fish and Seafood Carryout
ADD YOUR
Kim Mendez 5251 Trabue Road Columbus, OH 43228 614-878-8600 www.franksfishandseafoodmarket.com Frank’s Fish and Seafood Carryout features fresh seafood and fish sandwiches and platters. Join us for special events or let us cook for you!
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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!
Diamonds Ice Cream
Agustin Leon 3870 Main Street Hilliard, OH 43026 614-971-5490 We make traditional Mexican Paletas (popsicles), Fresh drinks, Ice cream. We always use fresh ingredients and have a large variety of flavors over 40 ice cream flavors and 70 Paleta flavors. People who come in love trying all our different kinds of ice cream we got to offer.
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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 Bobby Wright, N2 Publishing
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 3000+ fans, we want you to grow with us!
Calendar of Events Friday, June 9th Connections and Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 3939 Britton Parkway 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Monday, June 12th Hilliard Chamber Golf Outing Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive Noon shotgun Wednesday, August 2nd Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo Makoy Center 5462 Center St, Hilliard, OH 43026 4:30-7:30 pm, 7
Thursday, June 15th Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon Reception House by Raymond Memorial Golf Course Schmidt’s 3860 Trabue Road 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
