CHAMBER UPDATES | APRIL 28, 2023 |
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Chamber Leaders-
As many of you know, one of our community leaders passed away two weeks ago. Bob Clippard, one of the longstanding advocates of Colerain died of natural causes as he approached his 78th birthday. Our chamber family honored him as our first chamber Hall of Fame inductee in 2017 and his legacy carries on as we recognize his leadership in Colerain. Our collective condolences go out to the entire Clippard family, especially Jennifer Caunin who has been a longtime chamber board member.
As I think about leadership, in last month's newsletter I mentioned that we would be hosting a leadership conference and I'm pleased to share that it will be held in conjunction with the John C. Maxwell organization on Tuesday, October 24th at Mercy Health - West Hospital. Not only will there be presentations from nationally recognized leaders (including the distinguished author and motivational speaker John C. Maxwell) but we will also hear from local leaders from the Northwest side as they share their experiences and insight to help us grow professionally. Please set aside October 24th (8am - noon) and bring your leadership team to this amazing event. Registration is now open.
Thinking about events, as you've seen and will see below, there are so many things that you can plug into, I can't list them all. I will, however, remind you of our largest and most well attended event of the year and that's our Hometown Hero event on June 22nd. The Hometown Hero will be sandwiched between the Reds game on June 6th and our Vintage Baseball Game on July 3rd; all of which are detailed below.
Finally, this month I would like to say a special THANK YOU to everyone involved in the Spruce Up Colerain event which was held this past weekend. We are thankful to Colerain HOPE, the leadership at Colerain Township, and all the volunteers across Greater Northbrook and Groesbeck. This would not have been possible without the leadership of Gail Nolte & Dale Beck (Side By Side) for organizing and thanks to Duke Energy, Vinebrook Homes, LaRosa's Pizza, Angelo's Pizza, and P&S Diner for providing lunch for everyone. Susan Bennett (Thrivent) also provided each volunteer with a t-shirt. Supportive volunteers from the Colerain Football team, Boy Scout Pack 710, eLife Ministries, and others gave the Clippard YMCA, Colerain Park, and our community a fresh look and we hope everyone takes notice.
Wishing you all the best this Spring.
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Dave
Dave Moravec
President
513-923-5036
president@colerainchamber.org
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!
The Colerain Chamber of Commerce membership is quite diverse bringing together local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and governmental bodies. There are many reasons for getting involved.
In this video, you will hear from chamber members about their WHY. Please share this others that may be interested in looking for involvement in the Colerain Chamber of Commerce.
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We welcome WesBanco, White Oak Branch as our newest Chamber member! WesBanco has been in the banking business since 1870, striving to be a leader in community development by positively impacting the areas in which they serve. For the last 150 years, they have maintained strong roots and have been champions for the local communities to succeed. Steve Lambert and his staff are available to assist wit any of your banking needs, located at 5511 Cheviot Road.
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Hamilton County’s 513 Relief Bus
Northwest Community Church will be hosting the 513 Relief Bus on
Wednesday, May 24th from
10:00 AM to 3:00PM.
Services will be provided on the bus and inside the church. Low-income residents will be able to access resources for needs such as medical, mental health, employment, housing, clothing, food, and more.
In addition, the church is looking for individuals, groups, and organizations who would be willing to do a hygiene/personal care drive to collect items to be distributed to participants on this day.
If you can help, email Doris or Samantha at contact@pivot360carecenter.org
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Join us for Emery’s Shred Day!
May 20 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Let the team at Emery Federal Credit Union take care of your personal, confidential and/or unnecessary documents during Shred Day!
Not only does shredding these types of documents protect your personal information from potential identity theft, but it also provides peace of mind in knowing that your information is completely destroyed and disposed of properly. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that it also clears away paper clutter from your home and filing cabinets!
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Stop by any of Emery's branch locations on May 20 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: |
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Blue Ash
7890 E. Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45249
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Liberty Township
7350 Liberty One Drive Liberty Township, OH 45044
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Western Hills
6060 Bridgetown Road Cincinnati, OH 45248
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Field of Memories: Flag Dedications & Display
Now through May 29, join us for a patriotic and moving tribute at the 8th Annual Field of Memories event!
Displaying 1000 flags over 10 acres of the Arlington campus, we honor our nation's Military, First Responders, and special individuals in our lives. Each flag will carry the name of the honoree and all net proceeds go to Operation Ramp It Up. ❤️
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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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100th YEAR ANNIVERSARY
We are thrilled to congratulate Clovernook Country Club, a valued member of our Chamber, on their 100th year anniversary! Founded in 1923 by Powell Crosley Jr., Clovernook has a rich history that has helped shape the community of North College Hill.
The club was originally established on the 108-acre farm of Mary and George Schild, which was purchased for $28,000. The renowned golf course architects Langford and Moreau were hired to transform the farmland into a championship golf course that has remained virtually unchanged over the years. With large undulating greens, manicured fairways, stone bridges crossing two creeks, and natural lakes, Clovernook has become known as Cincinnati's true hidden gem.
Join us as we celebrate their 100 years of success and
continued excellence in the years to come!
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EVERY WEDNESDAY | 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
9799 Prechtel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
(513) 923-1188
The Colerain Chamber of Commerce Golf League meets each Wednesday for social golf in a competitive 9 hole format; men and women are encouraged to play. The league will run through September at scenic Pebble Beach Golf Course in Monterey, California. Each Wednesday, our private jet leaves Lunken Airport at 3:00pm and with the time change going west, we arrive just in time to get our round in. Cost has been reduced to $2,500 per week due to David Denny's generous subsidy.
Of course, if you've gotten this far, you'll realize that I'm kidding about the travel to California. Pebble Creek (here in Colerain) is an incredible host and in addition to our 12 weekly regular players, alternate players can play on a week to week basis. Every skill level is welcome, as this is a social league with an opportunity to network with other members of the Colerain Chamber community.
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Details:
- Cost will be $25.00 (not $2,500) per week per player, paid at Pebble Creek.
- Players will be matched up differently each week to allow for maximum networking and variety.
- Non-chamber members are welcome to participate.
Please sign up early or us know if you would like one of the open spots.
Contact Dave Moravec at 309-838-1947 or president@colerainchamber.org
with any questions you might have.
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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS |
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WEDNESDAY MAY 3 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Do you want to make your area of Colerain Township cleaner and brighter as Lora Dakin shared in her message above? Join Dean Ferrier and Lora, in this monthly Zoom Meeting to talk everything
Team Up to Green Up is a community-wide initiative in Colerain Township to commit to a litter-free area and to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the community. For more information about this project please visit www.teamuptogreenup.org
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On Tuesday, June 13th we will return with our Women's Luncheon at Barnesburg, with special guest speaker Diane Egbers. Diane is one of this year's Hometown Hero honorees.
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TUESDAY MAY 9 | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Bud's Florist
3575 West Kemper Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
This popular group meets the
second Tuesday of each month
and usually through the lunch hour.
Join us AFTER HOURS, 6:30pm -8:30pm this month. This event will be a great evening of networking and making a lovely floral arrangement just in time for Mother's Day! Emily and Donna will share their expertise in their quaint Colerain Township flower shop.
The cost per person is $40 for your floral arrangement and light food and drinks.
Please RSVP to the Colerain Chamber by Monday, May 8th so we know you are joining us.
New Chamber Members are always welcome, so come on over and join us! Prospective new members may attend one event as a guest before joining the Chamber.
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FREE to Chamber Members and
invited non-chamber member guests!
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WEDNESDAY MAY 10
8:30 AM - 10:00AM
(Virtual Meeting)
The Sales Summit concept brings together sales professionals from the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces to look at sales from a human-to-human perspective (H2H). This month's guest leader will be David Masover, an author, speaker, and thought leader in the B2B sales space.
For over 30 years, David has worked in large and small sales organizations in positions from sales rep to executive, and this has allowed him to refine and perfect the innovative and effective B2B sales and sales management techniques and strategies he teaches today.
David was one of the co-founders of Branders.com in 1999 (acquired by Bel USA), the world's first and at one time largest online platform for customized promotional products. David now works as a private practice sales consultant.
David is also the author of three books on sales process, a prolific content creator on LinkedIn, the host of The Sales Team Success Formula™ podcast, and is a self-described sales and sales process geek.
You can reach David and learn more about him at www.davidmasover.com
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THURSDAY MAY 11
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Northwest Community Church
8735 Cheviot Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45251
Are you a 501 c-3 organization?
Are you looking to tell your story?
Are you looking for volunteers and to promote your events?
This group is open to non-profit organizations that would benefit from networking with other non-profits in the area and sharing resources. The Colerain H.O.P.E. organization has a purpose-driven mission and intends to support four events per year including the Health & Safety Fair (August) and Colerain Giveback Day (October). This group meets regularly at a different location on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.
Purpose: Address community challenges together and support one another
Objective: Come together to support one event quarterly in the community
Focus: Children, Youth, Seniors, Environment
Please reach out to Gail Nolte at gmnolte@gmail.com for additional details.
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Upcoming
Third Thursday
Events:
July 20 - Vinoklet Winery
August 17 - Moose Lodge
September 21 - Playground Equipment Services
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THURSDAY MAY 18 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
1 Stop Pest Control
6869 OH Route 128
Miamitown, OH 45041
All Colerain Chamber Members are invited to gather for informal networking and socializing every Third Thursday of the month!
This informal gathering at a different Chamber Member location each month (except those months when another Chamber program is scheduled on the third Thursday) supplements our regular monthly events. Third Thursday Networking provides a free "drop in" opportunity for Chamber Members to connect with each other!
There may be as many as 50-60 Members on any particular Third Thursday, so you're encouraged to drop by from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm to check it out. Be sure to let the location manager know you're there with the Colerain Chamber!
Register today to connect and engage with other chamber professionals!
*Parking available near Miamitown Savings and Loan and on the Street*
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THURSDAY, MAY 25
3:30PM - 6:30PM
NETWORKING
& EDUCATIONAL
EVENT SERIES!
Xavier Center for Innovation
1605 Dana Avenue, 45207
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center - Beers & Biz B2B is a monthly Networking event that includes growth-focused monthly topical roundtable discussions and open networking.
Roundtable Discussions are broken into primary areas of primary areas of growth-focus and function and are designed to be topical discussions facilitated by a local leader in each group. These groups are great opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement, sharing of industry best practices, and real time learnings and struggles of current relevant topics. They're also great for networking across your primary job function to meet other people in your role in different industry verticals.
New Roundtable Topics Each Month in these Areas:
Leadership Growth
People & Human Capital Growth
Revenue Growth
Faith @ Work
We hope to see you all at Beers & Biz this month!
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$75 For Chamber Members and
invited non-chamber member guests!
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TUESDAY, JUNE 6TH
7:10PM GAMETIME
Join the Colerain Chamber for a fun family friendly night at the Great American Ballpark to watch the hometown team take on the LA Dodgers. Our group will enjoy the game from Section 137 with the adjacent Party Barn. This includes all-inclusive buffet, soda, water, & two beers per adult guest. This buffet includes Montgomery Inn BBQ Pork, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn, Slaw and snacks, including peanuts and cookies. The Party Barn allows for a relaxing area to network or just enjoy time with your family & friends.
Fans from all ages will be able to run the bases after the game.
Reservations required by May 6th!
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SUMMER FUN IS APPROACHING FAST! |
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Returning in 2023
Basket Sponsorships
Do you want to be included
Please put together a
$100.00 value basket or donate an item for our silent auction
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THURSDAY JUNE 22
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Willow Event Center
7881 Colerain Avenue
Join the Colerain Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate our 2023 Hometown Heroes including 3 local service veterans:
Bud Becker - Korea
Roland Brown - Korea
Gary Henson - Vietnam
Hometown Hero is our largest fundraiser and is always a blast!
Advanced Registration
Early Bird $60 Tickets available through Wednesday, June 7th.
Promote your business and be a sponsor!
Many sponsorship options and benefits are available starting at $100.00
(if interested, please reach out to president@colerainchamber.org for a detailed list of sponsor benefits)
Gold Sponsorship - $3000.00
Silver Sponsorship - $1250.00
Dessert or Bar Sponsorship - $1000.00
Support Sponsorship - $500.00
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Diana Egbers
Grant Us Hope Foundation
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Alison Delgado
Physician, Colerain HS Graduate
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Cheryl Popp
Honor Flight Tri-State
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MONDAY, JULY 3RD
1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings vs. Colerain Chamber All- Stars
COLERAIN PARK
EVENTS START AT 4:15PM
GAME AT 5:00PM
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame (sponsored by Dinsmore) will be represented by baseball players in character from 1869 and playing by rules from over 150 years ago. Colerain Chamber of Commerce President “Dusty” Moravec and team captain “Stick” Porotsky & their rag-tag group of players have a rematch challenge from the Red Stockings prior to the Colerain Fireworks celebration that evening. This will be an alcohol-free and entertaining event with games & prizes, so bring your appetite (food trucks at the Township Center) an afternoon/evening of fun. The kids clinic is intended for kids of all ages to learn about the game and try their hand at vintage baseball with instruction
from the Red Stockings.
4:15pm - Kids Clinic
4:45pm - Opening Festivities
5:00pm - PLAY BALL
We hope to see everyone there!!
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Join us for this
special evening!
Early Bird pricing
$35 per person
until July 4th.
$40 per person if purchased between
July 4th and July 30th.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Belle of Cincinnati, BB Riverboats
Newport on the Landing
101 Riverboat Row
Newport, KY 41071
The flagship of BB Riverboats, the Belle of Cincinnati is a majestic and ornate beauty. Cruise in ultimate comfort and luxury aboard our largest vessel. You will dine surrounded by lavish Victorian decor. There are three climate-controlled decks which provide an environment that ensures optimum comfort for every passenger no matter the weather. An open-air top deck allows for the greatest views in Cincinnati sightseeing. The event will be on a Red's Friday night home game, so be sure to stay and enjoy the Rozzi firework display after the cruise!
Advanced reservations necessary by
Sunday, July 30th.
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Senior Advocacy Action Group Blessing Box
Pathways To Home
2841 Blue Rock Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45239
Join us for the ribbon cutting of Senior Advocacy Action Group's (SAAG) Blessing Box on Thursday, May 4th from 9:00 - 9:30 AM!
The SAAG non-profit group includes active members in all lines of work and all ages whom are determined to help senior citizens in underserved areas of Cincinnati during very expensive economic times to receive food staples and vital day to day health products with a goal of producing and managing 4-6 boxes throughout Cincinnati.
SAAG plans to place 4-5 more boxes throughout Cincinnati by the end of the year and will soon be looking for monthly donations and Business Sponsors that can help manage them. Contact Ali Puckett if interested at apuckett@thekey.com
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Is your business interested in having a ribbon cutting?
Do you have a celebration, grand opening, or business anniversary?
Let the Chamber promote
your big news!
Contact Dave for Details
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We had a blast at the Women's Networking Event on April 11 at Red Lobster! A big thank you to everyone who came out and discussed their experiences and topics that affect working women! We appreciate this month's speakers Katie Jacob, Dinsmore & Shohl and Jenny Blust, Northwest Local School District sharing their knowledge
with the group.
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Our most recent Third Thursday Networking Event was held at White Oak Gardens on Thursday, April 20. We had a fantastic time networking and connecting with our fellow chamber members! We look forward to seeing everyone at next month's event!
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Spring Spruce Up Colerain
A special THANK YOU to everyone involved in the Spring Spruce Up Colerain event which was held this past weekend. We are thankful to Colerain HOPE, the leadership at Colerain Township, all the volunteers across Greater Northbrook and Groesbeck. This would not have been possible without the leadership of Gail Nolte & Dale Beck (Side By Side) for organizing and thanks to Duke Energy, LaRosa's Pizza, and P&S Diner for providing lunch for everyone. The Clippard YMCA, Colerain Park, and our community have a fresh look and we hope everyone takes notice. Thank you to all the volunteers that came out to make a difference in the Colerain community.
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Have you evaluated your payment processing system within your business?
Are your credit card fees too high?
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greater growth and profitability.
Members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment solutions will receive our preferred Chamber partner pricing.
Get a free competitive analysis and let Elavon find a solution for your business.
To learn more, please contact:
John Webb, (937)671-1606, john.webb@usbank.com
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ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL OF THE
CHAMBER BENEFITS?
As a member of the Colerain Chamber, you are investing in a thriving and dynamic future for your own business and for the Northwest Cincinnati area. You can benefit from cost-saving discounts through our many Chamber benefits and services in addition to increased visibility for your business.
We have a partnership with providers to offer significant savings to our members on benefits from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Worker's Comp, Unemployment Administration, HR Services, Payment Processing Systems, LegalShield,
Shipping with FedEx and more!
Visit our website to learn more about the great benefits available to you!
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Get your business name and visibility out there!
We are specifically looking for businesses that would like to sponsor the following events:
Emerging Leaders Sponsor - $500
Women's Networking Sponsor - $100
Sales Summit Sponsor - $500
Talk to Dave Moravec for more details!
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
BE IN THE KNOW! Keep up to date on all things Chamber! Better yet, Send us links, promotions, photos and local events in a timely manner, and let the Chamber promote for your business!
PROMO ITEM/GIFT CARD MARKETING
RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS
LOGOS & BRANDING... AND MORE!
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WE NEED YOUR PROMO ITEMS!
Do you have promotional items that you'd like to share with new and prospective members?
As you may know, we put together packets on a regular basis and we are currently in need of more items.
Please provide 25-50-100 items that will go into our promotional bag. Contact Beth or Dave directly and they can stop by to pick them up or connect with you.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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President Level Sustaining Sponsor
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Leader Level Sustaining Sponsors |
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Network Level Sustaining Sponsors |
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Team Level Sustaining Sponsors
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