December Newsletter

November Chamber Meeting

Ed Bohren, Martha Tykodi, Laura Edelblute, Dave Bibler & Jim Takacs

January Chamber Meeting

Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 11:30 am

COTC Pataskala Campus

8660 E Broad Street

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Speaker: Cory Gregory

Topic: Max Effort

Caterer: Capuanos Pizza

Last day to register is Friday, January 12th.

Serving Southwest Licking County

Mission Statement

To represent Southwest Licking businesses and promote economic growth while providing meaningful investor benefits.

Board of Directors

Officers

President - Laura Edelblute

Vice President - Brian Elder

Secretary - Catherine Baird

Treasurer - Amanda Erwine

Past President - Mark Schillig

Board Members

Lisa Evenson

Dana Moore

Michael Saldivar

Jeremy Nestor

Terrie McDonald

Staff

Diane Grove

Administrative Assistant

740-964-6100

pacc132@embarqmail.com

Luncheon Spotlight Speaker

As a Chamber Member, you are eligible to be a luncheon spotlight speaker once a year. This gives you 3-5 minutes to introduce your business, what service or product you provide and any events that you may have going on. If you are interested, please contact the office at 740-964-6100 or pacc132@embarqmail.com.

Don't Forget: Being a Member Has Benefits

As a member of the Pataskala Chamber you may be eligible for special pricing through Anthem Insurance. Click on the ad below for a FREE quote!

Chamber Tip of the Month

Offer a Member to Member Deal and get a FREE listing on the Chamber website HERE. Contact the Chamber office today!

Referrals

Who says there is no such thing as a FREE LUNCH? Refer a new member to the Chamber and earn a FREE LUNCH at a Chamber meeting!

Business After Hours

Would you be interested in hosting and/or sponsoring a Business After Hours Event with the Chamber? If so, call 740-964-6100 or email pacc132@embarqmail.com.

The Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1972. We are celebrating 45 years of promoting economic growth and assisting local businesses in the Pataskala Area.

We are offering members, for the rest of 2017, the opportunity to post Job Postings, Hot Deals and MarketSpace items on the Chamber website for 45% off! Normally $25 a month - NOW ONLY $13.75! Visit the Member Information Center (MIC) to post your item online or contact the Chamber office to take advantage of this great offer.

Chamber Happenings

January Chamber Meeting

The January Chamber meeting will be held at COTC Pataskala Campus, 8660 E Broad Street in Reynoldsburg.

Cory Gregory will be our Main Speaker. Cory owns Cory G Fitness and The Old School Gym.

Vicki Maple of COTC will be our Spotlight Speaker.

Capuanos Pizza will be catering the meeting. You will have a choice of cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza or Italian sub. All choices include salad & bottle of water.

Dues Invoices

January will be here before you know it and that means membership renewal for the Chamber. Take a moment to look over your Membership Benefits HERE and scroll down to Membership Packages and see if you would like to upgrade.

Lunch & Learn Seminar

Group Health Insurance for Small Business

Looking for ways to help attract and retain employees? The Pataskala Chamber in partnership with Bud Fassnacht from Creekstone Benefits will be offering a Lunch and Learn to discuss group health insurance options for your small business!

Date: Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:30 - 12:30 pm

COTC Pataskala Annex at City of Pataskala Building

621 W Broad St, Suite 1A, Pataskala, OH

Last day to register is Monday, January 15, 2018!

Holiday Party

The Holiday Party was a great success. Everyone commented that they had a nice time and in addition to that we managed to raise $875.00 for Pataskala LEADS through a 50/50 raffle, a silent and a live auction of gift baskets donated by our generous members. We also have a trunk full of toys for the WLJFD Toy Drive.

Congratulations to Jeremy & Kristi Nestor of Quality Yard and Home Maintenance on winning the first annual Business of the Year Award!

Congratulations to Martha Tykodi of the West Licking Historical Society on winning the first annual Non-Profit of the Year award!

Board of Directors Election Results

President - Brian Elder - Park National

Vice President - Michael Saldivar - Pataskala Grace Church

Secretary - Catherine Baird - All Ohio Title

Treasurer - Amanda Erwine - State Farm

Directors:

Jeremy Nestor - Quality Yard & Home Maintenance

Terrie McDonald - Mr. Appliance

Bud Fassnacht - Creekstone Benefits

Also on the Board of Directors:

Dana Moore - Licking County YMCA

Lisa Evenson - Liberty Christian Academy

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies

Rockn S Rustic Furniture, 11001 Broad St. Pataskala

Member News

The Pataskala Standard has new contact information:

Craig McDonald

740-607-2175

cmmcdonald@nncogannett.com

4 Tips to Develop Better Business Leadership

Nov 20, 2017 by Tommy Melo

You’re the proud owner of your small business. So you wake up early, and you’re the first to get to work.

But as soon as you get through the doors, there was a fire in every part of your business…

Your marketing systems broke down, there were upset customers calling the whole night before, taxes were due today, the inventory was understocked … and on top of all that, your two best employees called up to tell that they won’t come to work.) read more

Remember, it's always good to do business, with another business in the Chamber!

Pataskala Area Chamber of Commerce | 740-964-6100| pacc132@embarqmail.com |

24 E Front Street | PO Box 132 | Pataskala, OH 43062