Welcome to the December Newsletter  

Holiday greetings!  

December is moving full speed ahead. Ready or not, Christmas will be here in 10 days!

We invite you to celebrate the season this Wednesday evening with us at the annual Chamber Christmas Party.  We're excited to offer a sneak peak at Leon's Garage (next door to Hinkley's), Marysville's newest eatery opening soon.  The early preview is an open house casual setting, stop in anytime after work between 5 - 7 p.m. for delicious appetizers and spirits.  Look for special signage to enter the garage.    

Are you making your list, checking it twice?  Don't forget to support our local merchants this holiday season.  Did you know for every $1 spent at a local establishment .68 goes back into your community?  Visit the website www.shoplocalunioncounty.org to find out more including a list of merchants offering special discounts and deals.  And if you'd like to support the program, t-shirts and buttons are available at the Chamber office. 

Last, if you haven't visited the "MAN in the BIG RED SUIT"  it's not too late.....Santa will be in Richwood & Marsyville this week (see the schedule below).  

As always, thank you for your Chamber membership.  

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!


Jay, Tina, Debbie, Angie and Corrie
Staff Members - Union County Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau & Economic Development 
In This Issue
Events Calendar
Business Highlight
Tool Technologies by Van Dyke

Tool Technologies by Van Dyke  specializes in making your custom cut and stock parts from metal and plastic. Our focus is on making close-tolerance parts, including those parts that are too complicated for other manufacturers. Our present product mix includes automotive parts, parts from the electronics and battery industries, and meter parts. We are a "one-stop-shop" that allow you to source all your parts made from a variety of materials from one supplier. To learn more visit their website!


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
Development Services (CIC)

Debbie Case
Office & Program Coordinator

Angie Venable
Receptionist
[email protected] 
  
Sharon Ramsey
Bookkeeping

David Flory & Corrie Bott
Tourism Assistants


2015 Union County Chamber of Commerce Officers

Joseph Mitchell
President
  
Jan Gansheimer
Vice President
  
Jeff Ehlers
Treasurer
  
John Morehart
Secretary

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 Health
  
Monty Elkins
Lowe's Home Improvement Center
  
Spence R. Fisher
Memorial Health
  
Jan Gansheimer
Honda of America

John Gore
Mayor of Marysville
 
David Applegate, MD
Marysville Primary Care
 
Cory 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
Retired 
  
Amanda Morris
Honda Marysville
    
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
 

Convention & Visitor's Bureau Board

Amanda Morris
President, CVB
City of Marysville
  
Megan Colwell
Der Dutchman Restaurant
  
Joe Duke
Duke Insurance
 
Michelle Heuer
Hampton Inn

Kandi Krebehenne
Vice President, CVB
Richwood Bank
  
Laura Michalak
Union County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Sylvia Zimmerman
Fulton Creek Dairy
 
Crista Miller
Union County Historical Society
Chamber News
Congratulations to Mayor Gore who received recognition from the Union County Chamber of Commerce for years of service. Thank you!
On November 16th, the Union County Economic Development Partnership/CIC hosted its annual Economic Development Investor Luncheon at the Marysville Early College High School. Dr. David Williams, Dean of the College of Engineering at The Ohio State University, was keynote speaker. We thank the many businesses and organizations who support the economic growth of Union County. A complete list of investors can be found by visiting:  http://www.unioncounty.org/economic-development/investors/
The November Industrial Parkway Association (IPA) meeting welcomed Aaron Siekmann from  The Siekmann Company.  Aaron gave a  presentation on Affordable Care Act Updates. 
November Safety Council Meeting had a special Santa appearance!
Updating the  Chamber Planters for Christmas! Thank you Donald Boerger for adding a holiday touch!
Upcoming Events

Recent Events
Congratulations to the new Community and Seasoned Citizens Senior Center! 
On November 12th, the Hatfield Corner Park had its ribbon cutting. Looking forward to this beautiful spot. 
Tis the season! Carriage rides spotted in Marysville!
The December CVB Board Meeting  was held at Magnetic Springs Cafe where CVB Board President, Amanda Morris, recognized outgoing board members for their service. 
Amanda Morris, CVB President, presents outgoing officer  Kandi Krebehenne with a certificate of appreciation for her time spent on the CVB Board
Laura Michalak receives a certificate of appreciation for her time of service on the CVB Board from Amanda Morris, President
Joe Duke & Amanda Morris, President

We love seeing Uptown Marysville being decorated for the Holiday season!


Santa's House & Helpers in Marysville!   Santa is right here in Uptown Marysville every Thursday and Friday night from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Partners Park.
During the Ohio Tourism Conference this past month, Ohio Tourism launched its new brand  "Ohio. find it here." Click here to read more about the launch of the new brand or visit the website here to learn more about travel and tourism in Ohio!
Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau was very pleased to accept the Ruby Award in print advertisement for the "Autumn is Awesome" ad in Ohio Magazine presented from the Ohio Travel Association. 


Congratulations to  Dickman Supply, Inc.  on the groundbreaking of their new facility on Industrial Parkway in Marysville! Dickman Supply is an electrical and industrial supplier that first expanded to Marysville in 2013. They have since out-grown their space and will construct a new 15,000 SF facility.