June 2018
Inside this Issue p. 2....................Taste of Hilliard and Business Expo p. 2...................Hilliard Farm Market Reopened p. 3............2018 Smart 50 Awards
Chamber Golf Outing at Heritage Golf Club on June 11!
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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: Scorecard:
Driving Range & Putting Contest:
Corn Hole Help:
p. 3............................TEDx Hilliard p. 3.................Connections & Coffee p. 4................Medical Marijuana and Your Drug Free Workplace Program p. 4.........................Ribbon Cuttings: PrideStaff & Smile Doctors
SIGNATURE SPONSORS: Skills Prizes: KEMBA Credit Union
Beverage Cart: Flyers Pizza & Subs & Elford, Inc. Goodie Bags: Rider + Reinke Financial Group
p. 5 ............. New Member Breakfast p. 5................Important Notice From Hilliard Schools p. 6.................Spotlight on Business: Leedership Consulting, LLC p. 6....... Business After Hours Success
HOLE IN ONE, TEE BOX AND HOLE SPONSORS: Hole in One: Buckeye Nissan Lunch: Corporate Caterers
Hole Sponsors: ($125) We still have some available! We also need door prizes (minimum value of $25).
p. 6..................... Member Renewals p. 7...........................New Members p. 8..................... Calendar of Events 1
Shrimp & Cocktails:
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Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo
n Wednesday, August 8 at the Makoy Center from 4:30-7:30 pm, we will hold our 9th 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: Chick-fil-A, Coffee Connections of Hilliard, Cori’s Confections, Culver’s, De Massimo’s Authentic Sauces, Domino’s Pizza, Flyer’s Pizza and Subs, Handel’s Ice Cream, Heritage Golf Club , Jets Pizza, Katie’s Premium Jerky and Snacks, Legacy Smokehouse, Louie’s Grill Fusion Restaurant, Makoy Center, Max & Erma’s McDonald’s, New Grounds Coffee House, Rusty Bucket, Texas Roadhouse, The Little Ice Cream Shoppe, eritageThe Old Bag of Nails and The Olive Tree Mediterranean Cafe. 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 table 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 8 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.
Hilliard Farm Market Reopened
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he ninth 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 developed by the Hilliard Chamber. This was a program committed to its mission to enhance the Hilliard community by developing and cultivating current and potential leaders. 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. 2
TEDxHilliard
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n the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TEDlike experience. This event is called TEDxHilliard, where x = independently organized TED event. At the TEDxHilliard event, live speakers, musicians and artists will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including this one, are selforganized. This year’s theme is Pathways. The human experience is a journey. A journey filled with pathways – some straight and predictable, others curvy and challenging. Some pathways lead us to new experiences, while others help us achieve something more.
2018 Smart 50 Awards
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he Smart 50 Awards, presented by Hylant, recognize the top executives of the smartest 50 companies in the region for their ability to effectively build and lead savvy organizations. Smart 50 winners will be recognized at a special celebration on June 14, 2018, at The Exchange at Bridge Park, where they will be honored for their innovation, impact and ability to create business continuity.
If we pay attention, the experiences, challenges or questions that arise for each of us have the potential to change the trajectory of our work and life. To change or guide our pathways, TEDxHilliard 2018 will highlight the experiences, challenges, questions, and pathways that lead to innovation, new products, better community relations, or a deeper understanding of the human condition. For more information and to see the list of speakers, please visit: http://tedxhilliard.org
**Save $20 off the individual ticket price when you use promo code HilliardChamber at check out. See Chamber website for more information, list of honorees and to register.
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All Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce members can receive $10 off the $30 admission price only when you purchase your ticket through the Hilliard Chamber website.
Connections and Coffee
on’t forget Connections and Coffee will meet on Friday, June 8th 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! 3
Medical Marijuana & Your Drug-Free Workplace Program
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mployers need to decide how they will respond to medical marijuana before the system to recommend & dispense it is fully operational on September 8, 2018. To give insight into this important decision, we’re offering a 90-minute webinar to: • Raise awareness of business and operational issues from legalization under Ohio H.B. 523 • Increase understanding of the related drug-free workplace program issues for employers and employees • Review key decisions that need to be make – particularly relating to policy, operations and employee/ supervisor awareness TWO CHANCES TO ATTEND: Thursday, June 21, 2018, 9-10:30am
Thursday, August 23, 2018, 9-10:30am
Please visit http://bit.ly/MedMarijuanaWebinar for more information and to register.
Ribbon Cuttings
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elcome to Smile Doctors, located at 5491 Scioto Darby Road, for their recent ribbon cutting. This is an orthodontic practice with a hometown feel. Drs. Bob Brown and Dale Anne Featheringham work to bring the best smiles to everyone in Hilliard!
e celebrated the newly locally opened PrideStaff at their location at 2471 Hilliard Rome Road in the Silverhorn Shopping Center. Bill Gross lives in Hilliard with his family and owns this franchise. Being locally owned allows them to be very familiar with the Columbus market, while having a national backing gives them access to resources many smaller firms may not have. They strive to set the industry standard for service and excellence in staffing. They handle any and all staffing needs with temporary, temporary to hire, and direct hire service available to their clients.
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New Member Breakfast
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e had a great turnout for our New Member Breakfast in May at Coffee Connections. Everyone enjoyed the scones from Cori’s Confections, connecting with each other as well as learning about all the benefits of membership and our benefit partners. We welcome you all and appreciate your commitment to our business community.
Important Notice from Hilliard Schools You may have heard that the tour company the Hilliard Schools has used for many years to take students to Washington D.C. filed for bankruptcy recently. Sadly, this was just after our families made their payments for the October 2018 school year. The good news is Hilliard Schools has secured a new tour company and the trip will go on! This is an authentic learning opportunity for our 8th grade students. While we know many families are working through their credit card and banking institutions to be reimbursed, we know some won’t be able to get their money back. We also know that close to 25% of our students are in the free and reduced lunch program and unable to afford this trip. We are partnering with the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hilliard Education Foundation to ask our community business partners to help sponsor scholarships for our students in need. The trip cost is $390 per student. If you are willing to help, you can make a donation through the Hilliard Education Foundation’s web page, www.hilliardeducationfoundation.org The donations are tax deductible and will send more students on this trip of a lifetime. If you have questions please email Stacie Raterman at
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Spotlight on Business... Leedership Consulting, L.L.C.
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eedership Consulting was founded in February of 2018 by Lanton Lee. After thirty-years working in the non-profit and higher education environment, Lanton took his passion for leadership and helping others to provide consulting to individuals, organizations, and businesses. Lanton believes in servant leadership. One of the key principles of servant leadership is to make sure that whatever you are doing – do it while helping others. This will allow your organization to become better. Lanton believes that everything starts with a conversation. These conversations create connections, and connections create and improve community.
Leedership Consulting provides individuals, organizations, and businesses the support needed to accomplish their goals. Lanton can serve as a keynote speaker, trainer, presenter or facilitator for your organization or business. Lanton’s topics include leadership, communication, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, team building and development, marketing and public relations, event planning, and fundraising. To start a conversation with Lanton to find out how he can help you or your organization please contact Lanton @ 317-679-0678 or e-mail
[email protected] www.leedership.org
Business After Hours Success
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hat a great night to be at Ten Pin Alley for our Business After Hours! There was great food and beverages along with playing bocce! Everyone enjoyed the camaraderie and getting to know more members of the chamber. Thanks to the staff at Ten Pin Alley for making this a memorable 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: Active Travel; Camp Bow Wow; Clarity Methods Organizing, LLC; Home Sweet Home Custom Painting; Little Johnny’s Sealcoating; Max & Erma’s; Raising Cane’s; WatersEdge and Zuko’s Pizza. 6
New Members Capital One
Pridestaff – Columbus West
3109 Goodman Meadows
2471 Hilliard Rome Road
614-512-9427
614-721-1060 • www.pridestaff.com
Todd Lewandowski
Bill Gross
Hilliard, OH 43026
Hilliard, OH 43026
Credit Cards: Unsecured lines of credit for business payables, up to 2% cash back.
Staffing franchise specializing in light industrial, clerical and administrative.
Kings of Clean
Staybridge Suites Columbus-Dublin
3225 Smiley Road
6095 Emerald Parkway
614-795-8935 • www.cleanmyexterior.com
614-734-9882 • www.staybridgedublin.com
Jordan Conti
Polly Juergensen
Columbus, OH 43221
Dublin, OH 43016
Kings of Clean is a first-class pressure washing and gutter cleaning service provider. Our mission is to positively impact every person our business touches.
Staybridge Suites Columbus-Dublin is an all-suite hotel featuring over-sized rooms with full kitchens, free hot breakfast buffet and M-W Evening Socials, Outdoor BBQ Pavilion, indoor swimming.
New Grounds Coffee House
Precious Moments Learning Center Two, LLC (DBA Agape Academy)
Juli Willbarger
6318 Scioto Darby Road
Nikki Barren
Hilliard, OH 43026
4519 Cemetery Road
614-876-9246
Hilliard, OH 43026
Hilliard’s one of a kind coffee house featuring fresh roasted coffee, tasteful hot, iced and blended drinks, with an atmosphere that warms your heart.
Extended hour early childhood education.
Hard Fought Fitness
Costco Wholesale
4653 Trueman Blvd., Unit 050
7300 State Route 161 E.
614-702-4675 • www.hardfoughtfitness.com
614-733-5021 • www.costco.com
614-219-1527 • www.agapeacad.com
Sandra Earl
Nick Fought
Plain City, OH 43064
Hilliard, OH 43026
Costco is a membership warehouse club, dedicated to bringing our members the best possible prices on quality brand name merchandise.
Group Fitness and personal training gym. Leedership Consulting, L.L.C. Lanton Lee
Andrews Moving & Storage
1460 Bolingbrook Drive
Bob Scavina
Columbus, OH 43228
2500 Charter Street
317-679-0678
Columbus, OH 43228
www.leedership.org
614-777-1515 • www.andrewsmoving.com
We provide support as a speaker, trainer, presenter or facilitator for leadership, team and organizational development and strategic planning.
Andrews is a family-owned company founded in Cleveland in 1908 and in Columbus since 1985. We pride ourselves on our personalized customer service and our ability to deliver anywhere in the world.
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Board of Directors:
Staff:
Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio
Sandra Simpson, Events Coordinator
Jeremy Felix, Heartland Payment Systems
Libby Gierach, President/CEO
Keith Lewis, JC & Co.
Email:
[email protected] Phone: (614) 876-7666 www.HilliardChamber.org
Curt Niekamp, OhioHealth
Melissa McKenzie, OhioHealth
Stacie Raterman, Hilliard City Schools Bobby Sneed, Heritage Golf Club
Mitch Staugler, Northwestern Mutual Emily West, Dogwatch of Columbus Bobby Wright, N2 Publishing
Calendar of Events June 8th Connections and Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 3939 Britton Parkway 8:00am – 9:00am Members Only
July 13th Connections and Coffee Scrambler Marie’s 3939 Britton Parkway 8:00am – 9:00am Members Only
June 11th Golf Outing Heritage Golf Club 3525 Heritage Club Drive Noon Shotgun
August 8th Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo Makoy Center 5462 Center Street 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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