CHAMBER UPDATES | DECEMBER 29 , 2022 |
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Chamber Members-
Last year I sent out a letter with our holiday cards. This year, I tried to say thank you personally and hope that the cards weren't too delayed by the post office or the weather.
Last year's letter did not really summarize the year, but it did highlight some of the progress we made as a chamber. As I looked back on 2022 while talking to some people at our recent holiday party, it is amazing how much has happened. Here are a just a few items that are top of mind.
•January - Networking with a Twist was born. This year we'll look forward to promoting a new event called Beers & Biz on the Fourth Thursday of the month in addition to our Third Thursday events.
•February - Our awards dinner was a huge success, celebrating the best and brightest across the area; the event was held at Pebble Creek with 200 in attendance! We will have an even larger gathering this year at the Donauschwaben Society (300 maximum) and I'm excited to announce this year's nominees shortly. Please watch for that announcement in the next week or two over our social media channels.
•March - We partnered with area businesses and NWLSD to provide prize drawings for teachers through the remainder of the school year!
•April - Our Third Thursday networking event at Miami Valley Gaming allowed individuals to get to ride in the pace car with the horses on the track. A fun time was had by all.
•May - The New Member Reception at Clovernook was well attended. Through 2022, we've added 60 new members...Welcome aboard to all of them!
•June - A successful Hometown Hero event at Willow Creek brought together business leaders and non-profit members celebrating individuals like Judge Ted Winkler and veterans from our community that served overseas.
•July - Who could forget the inaugural Vintage Baseball Game played at Colerain Park? We hope to bring the event back even bigger and better in 2023.
•August - The Back to School Health & Safety Fair at Northgate Mall was full of energy. Supported by about 18 chamber members, non-profits, and school staff, families left the event with both information and practical items to start the year off right.
•September - We celebrated Officer Henry Boyd as Police Officer of the Year and Officer Jim Bowman as Firefighter of the Year at the annual Fire/Police Appreciation Breakfast. September also brought to a close the 3rd season of the Chamber Golf League at Pebble Creek.
•October - Our Leadership Breakfast was held at the new Enclave Event Center, Third Thursday networking event at the White Oak Athletic Club (Haubner Field) and who could forget 300 volunteers helping bring TeamUpToGreenUp to life through the Colerain Community Giveback Day? This is among the highlights of my year because so many organizations, chamber members, individuals from the community come together with the Township to help make Colerain a better place to live, work and play.
•November - Ribbon Cuttings at DR Horton, Thrivent (Susan Bennett) and King's Treasure (Junk King) led into grand openings of Art on Fire's new location and Tractor Supply Company in December. About a dozen ribbon cutting ceremonies took place throughout the year and I'm sure 2023 will have a flurry of activity.
•December - A special thanks to Kathie Smith and her holiday elves for putting on an amazing event this year! There are plenty of pictures (below) from that and other events that took place.
I could detail all the events and gatherings, educational opportunities & speakers, social media posts & announcements, but there is not enough room to do so. You can always find the monthly newsletters posted HERE and watch for updates on our Colerain Chamber Facebook Page where we will be announcing the finalist for this year's chamber awards. We will have two new inductees into the Colerain Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame (Joining Kreso Mikulic, Ron Long, Tom Abercrombie, Bob Stenger & Bob Clippard) so watch for that announcement shortly.
Thank you for your ongoing support. We are approaching 250 active members who not only provide financial support for our efforts but give of their time and talent to help make it all happen. A special thanks to our new office administrator, Beth Jones who has put into place additional processes & procedures that make it easier for all of us every day. And to our board of directors (incoming, outgoing, and current) a HUGE end-of-the-year THANK YOU for all the time and energy you provide! My hope is that businesses that have been watching what's going on across the Colerain Chamber, will look closer at the value we provide and that those who are already involved at one level or another, will find even more ways to engage across the community.
Happy New Year. Be safe, stay warm, Go Bengals, Go Buckeyes!
Dave
Dave Moravec
President/CEO
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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. The new video here was produced with the help of Wayside Media and Colerain Township. Special thanks to Jennifer Caunin, VP of Human Resources at Clippard Instrument Laboratories.
Please share this with your team and others interested in looking for involvement in the Colerain Chamber of Commerce.
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FORTITUDE CONSULTING
Working with companies ranging from Fortune 100 to start-ups, Fortitude delivers strategic and executional guidance to meet company goals. Areas of focus include growth strategies, operational improvement, organizational design, and strategic facilitation.
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JOESPH TOYOTA OF CINCINNATI
At Joseph Toyota of Cincinnati your satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to providing service that is based on our values of being easy, true, and clear. Visit our dealership near downtown Cincinnati, accessible from all freeways, and you will find a knowledgeable team who is truly here to help you.
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THOMAS GRAHAM ASSOCIATES
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, Thomas Graham Associates, Inc. (TGA) is a firm comprised of accomplished professionals providing civil engineering and land surveying services in the tri-state area.
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EL TROMPO MEXICAN GRILL
El Trompo is real Mexican street food, more authentic… más chingón!
Be delighted with our home made tortillas, handcrafted cocktails, open kitchen, beautiful decór and murals, but mostly:
OUR PASTOR! Straight from a traditional “Trompo,” yes! Exactly like in Mexico!
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CHERRY DIGITAL PROS, LLC
Since 1994, we have been providing all computer-related services to the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan area. We provide professional, quality workmanship with every computer service we provide. We offer a range of services such as computer repair services, networking, data recovery, laptop repair, and computer maintenance to both businesses and individuals. From start to finish we’ll keep you posted on the progress and estimated duration of the repair.
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OSBORNE COINAGE
Osborne Coinage is the oldest private mint in America. We combine old world craftsmanship with cutting edge technology to make custom coins, medallions, key tags and tokens in our Cincinnati, Ohio factory. We offer the widest material selection in one place on the market today – minting our custom medallions in inexpensive aluminum, brass, nickel silver, copper and luxurious .999 fine silver.
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BH MATERIAL HANDLING SOLUTIONS
BH /Material Handling specializes in the installation of pallet racking, shelving and dock & door equipment in commercial warehouses. Contact Ben Huizing at (513) 502-5441 for a quote
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CHUCK BEYERS MEDIA
Chuck Beyers Media provides digital solutions for companies needing to jump forward. Specializing in helping companies start, we are customer developers of Software to run your company!
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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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A special thank you goes out to David Denny and Kathie Smith who have recently completed their 9 years of service on our board of directors; we currently have a maximum of three 3-year terms.
David served as chair of the board for several years and Kathie will not only be stepping down but vacating her role as board secretary. Quinn Wang also will be leaving his position on the board due to a local business conflict; thanks for your service to the board.
The election process has produced the following NEW board members: Jelani Jackson owner of Richie's, Ryna Rajagopal owner of Total Quality Daycare and Dean Ferrier who is the Public Sector Account Manager for Rumpke Waste & Recycling. Business Development Manager David Miller (Colerain Township) joined the board of directors in November and Susan Bennett (Board Chairperson) returns to the board as well.
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ART ON FIRE CELEBRATES NEW LOCATION OPENING |
A ribbon cutting and grand opening was held at Art on Fire on Saturday December 10th. About 60 people packed the place during the open house event at 11479 Old Colerain Ave (at Kemper across from the fire house).
It is always an exciting time when a business relocates, be sure to stop in and welcome Toni Smith to her new location!
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NEW SUSTAINING PARTNERS ANNOUNCEMENT |
As part of the chamber evolution, we continue to grow our sustaining sponsorship relationships across the community.
We are excited to announce these three Sustaining Partners: Butler Tech will become a new Leader Level sponsor. The partnership extends the impact we are able to have with recognition of their work across Northwest Schools and Butler Tech.
Two additional Network Level sponsors have stepped up, Dinsmore & Shohl and White Oak Garden Center.
Dinsmore continues to build its reputation as a law firm that gives back to the west-side community.
Thanks to Rick Porotsky and his teammates at Dinsmore.
If you are driving past White Oak Gardens (we know that you do), be sure to stop in and say thank you to Renee, Evan, Andrew, Jeff or Patti for the beauty of the Cheviot-Banning corner and for their support of the Colerain Chamber. The Webelers have an amazing facility, one that will open their doors for our April Third Thursday event
Thank you Butler Tech, Dinsmore and White Oak Garden Center!
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COLERAIN H.O.P.E VIDEO CONTEST |
Calling all community members, area students, and business members!
Put your creativity to work and showcase Colerain Township in a video!
Any area resident, student, or business member is eligible to participate!
CHOOSE YOUR THEME
I love Colerain… OR Colerain is a great place to live, work, and play…
NOW SHOW OFF OUR TOWNSHIP!
Some Considerations about Colerain might be:
Access to other parts of the city
Athletics/Competitiveness
Business in Colerain
Colerain Chamber of Commerce (Motto: Strong Business. Stronger Community)
Team Up To Green Up or Clean Up Colerain
Community Pride
Community History
Parks and/or Green Spaces
Restaurants
Shopping
Transportation
SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
Videos should be a maximum length of 2 minutes 30 seconds
(preferably under 90 seconds for maximum viewing)
Entries are due by 5pm EST on Monday, January 23, 2023.
WIN!
Winners to be selected by a committee based on the following categories:
Elementary school (K-5)
Middle school (6-8)
High school (9-12)
Community Member
Business Submission
Overall Winner will be selected from the winners in the categories above
Each category winners will receive a cash prize of $250.00
The overall winner will receive an additional $250.00
All submissions will receive recognition and visibility through the selection process
Winners will be shared on website and social media
For more details and submission instructions, click here!
SPONSORED BY:
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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS |
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 | 12:00 PM-1:30PM
Red Squirrel
8227 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45239
This popular group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month!
Come join us - We're sharing our experiences and talking about topics that affect working women.
Please RSVP to the Colerain Chamber by Monday, January 9th 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 lunch once as a guest before joining the Chamber.
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 | 8:30AM - 10:00AM
👉JOIN US - Via Microsoft Teams!
We are changing the time and format of the Sales Summit to accommodate even more sales professionals' schedules AND to offer an even higher level of education-based conversation about sales development. We are hand selecting local and national sales leaders that will have a different topic each month with material presented in a unique way.
KEY BENEFITS
• Held via Microsoft Teams - Virtual Meeting - no travel required
• One speaker, one different sales related topic each month
• Second Wednesday of each Month (Eastern Time) - Beginning January 10th
Sales Summit 8:30am - 9:30am - Roundtable involvement, presentation style, Q&A
Master Class 9:30am - 10:00am - Deeper dive into the topic with leader insights & experiential learning
FREE to Chamber Members and invited non-chamber member guests!
For Meeting Login Information & details, please email directly to:
Scott Marston - smarston@inscbs.com
Dave Moravec - president@colerainchamber.org
Or by registering through the link below
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12 | 4:00 PM-5:00PM
LaSalle High School
3091 N. Bend Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45239
Upcoming 2023 Meetings
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January 12 - LaSalle High School - Guest Speaker: Dean Ferrier - www.TeamUpToGreenUp.org
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February 9 - Houston Early Learning Center
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March 9 - Clippard YMCA
Colerain H.O.P.E. brings area non-profit and church groups together with the intention of sharing resources and ideas. HOPE stands for Helping Our People Everyday.
Are you a non-profit organization that would like to participate? Membership in the Colerain Chamber is NOT required to be involved in this group. If you are interested in more information, reach out to one of the group leaders or Dave Moravec directly. Be sure to watch for our new website that will be online shortly after the first of the year.
www.ColerainHOPE.org
Hosts needed for additional 2023 meetings.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 | 5:00 PM-7:30PM
LongSchaefer
3377 Compton Ave.
(S.E. Corner of Compton & Colerain Ave)
LongSchaefer Accounting, Tax, Financial Planning & Consulting will be celebrating their move to 3377 Compton Avenue with an open house, ribbon cutting and Third Thursday networking event to kick off the year.
Hosted by Mike Long, managing partner, we will be helping them celebrate with a tour of their beautiful and newly remodeled headquarters. Food and beverages will be supplied and as with all Third Thursday events, a gift basket donated by chamber member Buffalo Wild Wings will be given away.
You can register for the event, or just drop by that evening on your way home from work.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26 | 3:30PM - 6:30PM
NEW B2B NETWORKING EVENT SERIES!
Xavier Center for Innovation
1605 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
(Just west of Listermann Brewing Co.)
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center - Beers & Biz B2B is a monthly Networking event that includes growth-focused monthly topical roundtable discussions and open networking.
The Colerain Chamber of Commerce has entered into a relationship with the leadership of Beers & Biz networking of greater Cincinnati. This event in many ways mirrors the concept of our Networking with a Twist, but adds a critical educational component to it.
Attendees get a choice to attend one of three different topical business presentations with in-depth content from area experts. Additionally, this event furthers the mission of the Colerain Chamber by supporting local non-profit organizations through its spotlight. Attendance has averaged between 30-40 per month in 2022. The audience includes all business owners, managers and leaders of small-midsized businesses.
Agenda:
3:15-3:30 - Registration
3:30-4:45 - Topical Roundtable Discussions
4:45-5:00 - Local Nonprofit Spotlight
5:00-6:30 - Open Networking
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SAVE THE DATE!
THURSDAY, MARCH 16
THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING
Third Thursday Networking returns with a March Madness event hosted by Dwyer Insurance on March 16th.
Dan and his gang will have plenty of food and drink available and with the NCAA basketball tournament getting underway, watch for more details about this event.
One hint: we suggest you get out your favorite college team apparel.
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COLERAIN CHAMBER ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER |
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2023
COLERAIN CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER
CINCINNATI DONAUSCHWABEN SOCIETY EVENT CENTER
Join us for Amazing Food, Drink and Fun at a NEW LOCATION!
We will be gathering together as a chamber to CELEBRATE the best
and brightest of the Colerain Chamber membership from 2022!
⭐Business of the Year
⭐Business Leader of the Year
⭐New Business - Rising Star of the Year
⭐Community Impact Award
⭐Beautification and Community Investment Award
⭐Northwest & Colerain Business Students of the Year
⭐Colerain Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Inductees
Early Bird Tickets - Through January
$80/person for Colerain Chamber Members/Spouses
$95/person for the general public
NOTE: Additional $10/per person after January 30th
All tickets include a plated dinner and 2 complimentary drink tickets per person. Early bird ticket sales end Tuesday, January 30, or sooner if seats sell out.
Donauschwaben of Cincinnati
4290 Dry Ridge Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
VIP Reception 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Doors open at 4:45pm)
Awards Dinner 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Doors open at 5:45pm)
Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
GOLD SPONSOR - $3,000 – 6 complementary event tickets and much more!
SILVER SPONSOR - $1250 – 4 complementary event tickets and much more!
DESSERT / BAR SPONSOR - $1000 – 2 complementary event tickets and much more
SUPPORT SPONSOR - $500 – 2 complementary event tickets
For more details about sponsorships, please contact Dave Moravec directly.
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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 help promote your big news!
Contact Dave for Details
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December 13- Women's Networking Event
Special thanks to our host, Clovernook Country Club and guest speaker, Angela C. Crawford, Ph.D. Chief Marketing Officer & Consulting Partner with Leadership Excelleration, LLC.
Join us in January at Red Squirrel on 1/10!
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December 15- 2022 Chamber Holiday Party
Held at Pebble Creek Golf Course, 120 of your bright, smiling faces joined in on the holiday movie-themed fun!
And the costume winner is: Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer -
Alecia Braddock (Arlington Memorial Gardens)
Chamber movie favorite: Elf beat out National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation just by a nose (Rudolph's 🙂)
Sponsored by Vinebrook Homes and the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, a special thanks goes out to Kathie Smith and her committee of holiday elves: Bill & Angie Richter, Toni Smith, Teresa Dinwiddie-Herrmann, Patti Moravec and Beth Jones.
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You have a chance to lock in low electric rates now before they are expected to increase in June of 2023. Recent utility auctions in the Duke, AEP and FirstEnergy regions indicate that the rate may be over $0.12 / kWh in June of 2023. Protect yourself by enrolling now with a June 2023 start.
Community Energy Advisors (CEA) is a Public Utilities Commission of Ohio certified energy management firm that educates and empowers organizations of all sizes to maximize the economics of their energy assets.
Through the Chamber Energy Program, CEA provides Chamber members with Education, Savings, and Protection on both regulated and deregulated energy expenses. With a credible partner looking out for your bottom-line, members enjoy peace of mind and budget-ability when it comes to your utility costs.
If you would like to obtain a free quote to see how much you can save on your electricity and natural gas, contact Ken Piechowiak today.
kpiechowiak@ceateam.com
330-208-2082
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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.
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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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