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What an exciting month in Central Ohio. So much is going on: The Arnold Classic, March Madness, St. Patrick's Day and, most importantly... Spring is right around the corner. :-)
Many say that March is synonymous to luck. Lucky business owners usually don't sit around waiting for luck to happen to them. They deliberately put themselves in a position to be lucky.
Without being too long winded, here are five ways successful I have seen businesses get lucky:
1.) They Take Responsibility. Business owners who feel that they have had good luck also feel responsible for their own actions. When things go wrong or the outcome of any given situation is other than intended, they never point the finger of blame at external factors or other individuals.
2.) They Learn from Mistakes. Creators of good luck don't see a mistake as a failure. Instead, a mistake is an opportunity for learning. Thomas Edison is the classic example. More than 1,000 attempts to invent the first long-lasting electric light bulb led to bulbs that only stayed lit for a few minutes.
3.) Perseverance. Creators of good luck don't give up or postpone. When a problem or situation arises, they act immediately to either solve it without delay, delegate, or forget about it.
4.) Confidence. Closely linked to assertiveness and self-esteem is trust in others and respect for them, seeing other people as major sources of opportunity. This doesn't mean that one must be naive and trust just anyone. Instead, it speaks to the trait of seeing others as sources of opportunity for achievement.
5.) Cooperation. Synergy is key. Trust in others leads to a solid network of work colleagues and friends, which, in turn, provides more resources to carry out projects than if they were managed alone. Think cooperation rather than competitiveness. At the most basic level, any project or undertaking takes place in the context of the broader group, and everyone should have the chance to emerge a winner.
Best of luck to all of us... Oh, and did I say that spring is right around the corner???
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I am a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it."
- Thomas Jefferson
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Chamber Annual Dinner Meeting
Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!
Click here for information on the
levels and benefits!
Diamond Sponsors
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Join Us Thursday March 12th at 8AM The future will undoubtedly bring major changes to our community and Region. Learn what those changes will be and how we can prepare for them as we welcome William Murdock, Executive Director, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission, to discuss an important regional initiative known as Insight2050. In addition, see what Union County is doing to create and retain the next generation of entrepreneurs and business owners. Chaz Freutel, Marysville Entrepreneurial Center, and Kathy McKinnis, Principal, Marysville Early College High School, discuss the Young Entrepreneurs Academy, an innovative new program set to launch this autumn. This program empowers students to take charge of their futures in a profound way - and we all stand to benefit. When: Thursday, March 12th, 2015 Time: 8:00 a.m. Where: Union Rural Electric Cooperative
15461 Highway 36, Marysville
Breakfast is sponsored by 
This event is open to the public, reservations are encouraged.
Please call the Chamber of Commerce at 937-642-6279 or email [email protected]
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Discussion of the Diversification of
Union County's Residential Stock
March 26, 8 AM Union County Services Center 940 London Ave, Marysville Union County has grown rapidly over the past decade, but are we doing enough to prepare for our future residential needs? Jason Stanford, Union County Economic Development, and Rochelle Twining, Executive Director, Community Action Organization, discuss the diversification of Union County's residential stock and how we need to be proactive to attract the next generation of residents. |
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Refereeing Your Safety
Presented by the Plain City Business Association
March 25, 2015 8:00 AM Der Dutchman 445 South Jefferson Ave, Plain City Dressed in full referee gear, presenter Jon D. McKanna, CEO McKanna Consulting, LLC will cover topics of safety in the workplace. Who leads your safety team? What describes your accountability process? Do you know your keys for safety?  |
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Honda Marysville invites you to join their 10th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting and Open House!
Honda Marysville
640 Coleman's Crossing Blvd.
March 10th, 2015
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Click
here for details and to RSVP
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Business Impact Breakfast
On February 26th the Union County Chamber of Commerce sponsored the Business Impact Breakfast at Tolles Career & Technical Center, Plain City. Workforce Development from the Student, Parent & Employer Perspective was presented by Kim Wilson, Superintendent.
Tolles is leading the region as the education go-to for workforce development opportunities.
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Newly Renovated Wendy's at
1105 West Fifth Street, Marysville
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Reduce your Workers' Compensation Premium Today!
Is your organization paying more than it needs to for workers' compensation coverage in Ohio? Are you unsure? The Union County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer a member benefit to help reduce your annual premium by participating in group rating, group retrospective rating or other alternative discount programs available. Join other members already experiencing a lower rate on their annual premium. CompManagement, our workers' compensation third party administrator, will provide your organization with a free, no obligation savings analysis today. How do I request a free analysis from CompManagement
- Complete Online - click here OR
- Speak to a Customer Service Representative
- (800) 825-6755, option 3
For more information about CompManagement, you can visit them online at www.compmgt.com
You can also connect with them on:
  
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Spread the Word about Local Scholarships!
Please "like" and "share" the Foundations post (dated 2/20/15) encouraging students to apply for local scholarships.
Click the Facebook Logo to be directed to our page OR google "Union County Foundation Ohio Facebook"
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Your Feedback is Important!
To help us serve you better, we'd like to ask you to fill out a short survey. All responses are completely anonymous.
The purpose of the survey is to get feedback from members so we can better meet the needs of our members, plan programming, benefits, etc for 2015. The more feedback we get, the better equipped we will be to improve our existing services and develop new ones to meet your emerging needs.
So please take a moment to complete this survey. We value your feedback and we look forward to reporting what we learned in the coming weeks. Thank you!
Click Here for our Survey
(or: www.surveymonkey.com/s/527XFNJ)
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SAVE THE DATE!
Marysville Early College High School
Open House
March 18, 6:30 PM
833 North Maple Street, Marysville
Please join us for a celebratory open house honoring Marysville Schools for being one of the original recipients of
Ohio's Straight A Fund Grant. Marysville ECHS and Union County Innovation Center is an innovative STEM high school of choice. Opening last August to 150 freshmen, the school offers a rigorous college and career readiness curriculum with a unique focus on workforce development needs in our region.
Our school district without additional funds from local taxpayers were able to re-purpose a vacant school building and transform it into an engaging, innovative learning environment.
Students and faculty will be available to give tours while explaining how this transformational learning environment is inspiring and preparing our students.
RSVP with Donna Lotycz at [email protected]
Questions/Comments?
Diane M. Mankins - Superintendent
[email protected] OR 937.578.6100
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In an effort to promote the new Japanese language program and Japanese culture within
the Marysville community, MEVSD will invite organizations and individuals from around Central Ohio to
showcase Japanese culture at MHS. Proceeds from the event will support Marysville's student
exchange program (SEP) with Yorii, Japan.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Click here for a full list of options.
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Thank you to our caring community partners!
Click
here for additional Family Fest Activities!
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Monday Night Euchre
6PM @ CASC Senior Center
500 Park Ave, Marysville
March 6th
Toddler Time
10AM @ Richwood-North Union Public Library
Pre-School Hour
11AM @ Richwood-North Union Public Library
March 7th
Japan-American Society of Central Ohio
11AM @ JASCO/Dublin Recreation Center
5600 Post Rd, Dublin
March 9th
Local Foods
430PM @ Chamber Office
227 E. Fifth St, Marysville
March 10th
Convention & Visitors Bureau Board
830AM @ Chamber Office
227 E. Fifth St, Marysville
Richwood Area Business Association
12PM @ Richwood Library
4 E Ottawa St, Richwood
Honda 10 Year Celebration & Ribbon Cutting
5PM @ Honda Marysville
640 Colemans Crossing Bvld, Marysville
March 11th
Tourism Partners Breakfast
8AM @ Der Dutchman
445 S Jefferson Ave, Plain City
Safety Council
11AM
940 London Ave, Marysville
March 12th
Business Impact Breakfast
8AM @ URE
15461 Hwy 36, Marysville
Industrial Parkway Association
8AM @ Jerome Township
9777 Industrial Parkway, Plain City
March 13th
Worth Repeating Future & Home Decor Ribbon Cutting
10AM @ 116 S Maple St, Marysville
Agricultural Association
1130AM @ Chamber Office
227 E Fifth St, Marysville
David Foster Memorial 5K Run
9AM @ 800 Amerine Rd, Marysville
March 16th
Dedication Ceremony - March Brain Injury Month
10AM @ National Guard Armory
Colemans Crossing Blvd, Marysville
March 17th
St Patricks Day!
Happy Birthday, Eric Phillips!
March 18th
Marysville Business Association
730AM @ The Marysville Elks
125 E Fifth St, Marysville
Historical Marker Committee Meeting
1030AM
March 20th
First Day of Spring!
Bluegrass Series
7PM @ First UMC Burnside Family Life Center
207 Court St, Marysville
March 21st
Saturday Club - Pet Party
11AM @ Richwood North Union Public Library
4 E Ottawa St, Richmond
March 24th
Healthcare Providers Association
1130AM @ Chamber Office
227 E Fifth St, Marysville
Lego Club
4PM @ Richwood North Union Public Library
4 E Ottawa St, Marysville
March 25th
Plain City Business Association
8AM @ Der Dutchman
445 S Jefferson St, Plain City
Covered Bridge
530PM @ Chamber Office
227 E Fifth St, Marysville
March 26th
Business Impact (Legislation) Breakfast
8AM @ Union County Services Center
940 London Ave, Marysville
QT 1270 "Community Fit in Fifteen Wellness Fair
2PM @ Union Rural Electric
15461 US 36, Marysville
March 30th
Young Professionals
8AM @ Boston's
1099 Lydia Dr, Marysville
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Meet the Team
We are here for you. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Eric Phillips
Executive Director
Economic Development
Chamber CEO
Tina Knotts
Director
Chamber & Tourism
Jason Stanford
Manager
Economic Development Services
Debbie Case
Office & Program Coordinator
Sharon Ramsey
Accountant
David Flory, Katie Comstock & Corrie Bott
Tourism Assistants
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2015 Union County Chamber of Commerce Officers
Joseph Mitchell
President
Jan Gansheimer
Vice President
Treasurer
Board of Trustees
Sandra Adkins
Village of Plain City
Mike Aquillo
Union Rural Electric Cooperative
Jenny Brill
Rummell-Brill Insurance Agency
Sue Devine
Marysville Exempted Village Schools
Brian Dostanko
City of Marysville
Jeff Ehlers
Memorial Hospital of Union County
Monty Elkins
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
Spencer Fisher
Memorial Hospital of Union County
Jan Gansheimer
Honda of America
John Gore
Mayor of Marysville
David Applegate, MD
Marysville Primary Care
Corrie Hixson
Edward Jones
Jaynie Lambert
Fairbanks School Board
Ryan Lee
Lee Farms
Bryan Driscoll
Murray Associates
Laura Cosgray-Davis
The Scotts Miracle Gro Company
Joseph Mitchell
Edward Jones Investments
John Morehart
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Amanda Morris
Honda Marysville
Cathy Oetker
Meijer
Ashley Schwyn
Honda Marysville
Cindy Shay
Coldwell Banker King Thompson
Rick Shortell
Union County Family YMCA
Jeff Sprague
Transportation Research Center, Inc.
Steve Stolte
Union County Commissioner
Tonya Woodruff
Ohio Grocer's Foundation
Convention & Visitor's Bureau Board
Amanda Morris
President, CVB
Honda Marysville
Megan Colwell
Der Dutchman Restaurant
Joe Duke
Duke Insurance
Kandi Krebehenne
Vice President, CVB
Richwood Bank
Laura Michalak
City of Marysville
Ed Littlefield
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Sylvia Zimmerman
Fulton Creek Dairy
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Website Sponsors
We are very thankful for the following sponsors that help support our website and newsletter. If you would like to become a sponsor, please feel free to call Tina Knotts at (937) 642 - 6279.
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