CHAMBER UPDATES | OCTOBER 30, 2024

Chamber Members-

On November 20th, we will again be hosting the Colerain Chamber's Annual Meeting and Leadership Breakfast at the Colerain Senior Center. At that breakfast you'll hear from local leaders like Jeff Weckbach (Colerain Township Administrator), Ed Cordie (Police Chief), Allen Walls (Fire Chief), Darrell Yater (NWLSD Superintendent), Jon Graft (President/CEO at Butler Tech) and Lou Eichhold (LaSalle High School) and Brigitte Foley (Mercy McAuley). You'll get a chance to meet our incoming slate of board members, and hear about the state of the chamber, and the learn first-hand about the new programs we will be spearheading in 2025 as we close out our celebration of the Colerain Chamber's 10th anniversary! You'll also get to network with some of the best and brightest business professionals across the Colerain area. There is NO COST to our chamber members to join us.

By attending the breakfast, you will find out what's going on with Northgate Mall, NWLSD achievements, as well as programs at Butler Tech, LaSalle, and Mercy McAuley High School that are impacting our community. Of course, the next best option is to read the newsletter below and connect through different events in the coming weeks including our Annual Holiday celebration on Thursday, December 12th at the Pebble Creek Golf & Event Center. This year's theme is: "Groovy and Bright". Be sure to register and add it to the calendar.

Finally, as Thanksgiving approaches, I am reminded of how thankful I am to live in this country. Please be kind and respectful to one another, please help those around you where and when you can, and please lift up in prayer, those in need at this critical time around the globe. We can all make a difference in the life of someone else, simply by being kind. Regardless of who you are supporting in this election year, please exercise your right to vote as well.

See you soon!

Join us at one of these great events!

More details below in the Event section of the newsletter:

November 1st - Kroger Springdale Reopening - Ribbon Cutting
November 6th - Team up to Green Up Virtual Meeting
November 7th - Mill Town Market One Year Anniversary - Ribbon Cutting
November 10th - Asbury Chapel & Art Center - Ribbon Cutting
November 12th - Women's Networking - Mercy McAuley HS
November 13th - Sales Summit Virtual Meeting
November 14th - Colerain HOPE for Nonprofits
November 20th - Annual Leadership Breakfast - Free for members but Pre-Registration Required
November 20th - Hometown Urgent Care - Ribbon Cutting

SAVE THE DATE: December 12th - Annual Chamber Holiday Party

Thanks for your continued support!

Dave

Dave Moravec

President

513-923-5036

president@colerainchamber.org

NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

3682 West Fork Road

Cincinnati, OH 45247

513-481-8699

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church, a place Known by Our Love. Our mission is to empower and equip families and individuals to live in a Christ-centered community, through meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and service and we strive to embody love in all that we do. Monfort Heights UMC offers ministries for all ages and stages of life. Our ministries and programs include Blessing Bags, KidsZONE, Blast, Elevate Youth Group, Whiz Kids tutoring, Directed Creative Play Preschool, Girl Scouts, Small Groups, Tap into Faith, and Senior Singles. Each ministry offers opportunities for spiritual growth, friendship, and making a positive impact.

We’re excited to announce the opening of a new ministry and outreach through the Asbury Chapel & Arts Center. Join us for the Grand Opening on Sunday, November 10th, at 12:30 p.m., and stay tuned on social media and our website for updates on upcoming programs and events.

Asbury Chapel and Art Center Website

8459 Colerain Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45239

513-815-3851

MON-FRI: 8AM - 7PM

SAT-SUN: 8AM - 2PM

Hometown Urgent Care & Occupational Health is the largest urgent care company in Ohio with 32 locations. We're proud to serve the Cincinnati region at our 3 locations: Colerain, Milford and Springdale. We offer healthcare services to keep the whole family feeling healthy. Most of our locations are open 7 days a week and offer extended weekday and weekend hours to accommodate our patients' busy lives and schedules. We offer walk-in or schedule ahead options. Better Healthcare for a Better Hometown, at Hometown Urgent Care.

Please join us for our Ribbon Cutting and Open House on November 20th at 4:00pm. There will be a $150 give away at the event. Looking forward to seeing you there.

3211 Lina Place

Cincinnati, OH 45239

513-522-2424

info@theplacecincy.com

The Place! Discover Colerain’s destination for entertainment, dining, and social gatherings located in the heart of Colerain. The Place offers a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere designed to bring friends, family, and community members together. You will find fun attractions for the whole family; from roller skating, Laser Tag, Ropes Course, Bumper Cars and Climbing Walls.

Looking to celebrate a special occasion? The Place offers flexible event spaces, perfect for parties, corporate gatherings, school events and other celebrations. There are several packages available to fit your event. Dedicated to serving Colerain and beyond, The Place creates an environment that fosters community connections and support.

Amy Elberfeld - Storyline Collection Fashions

513-260-2696

Amy Elberfeld is the owner of Storyline Collection Fashions, a unique boutique that empowers women to create a wardrobe that truly reflects their life story. After a fulfilling career as a dental hygienist, Amy found herself ready for a new chapter, one that would connect her with other women and combine her passion for fashion. Storyline Collection, with its direct sales approach and emphasis on capsule wardrobes, was the perfect match. Amy now enjoys being the "boss" of her boutique, where she curates a collection of versatile bottoms, tops, and layering pieces designed to mix and match effortlessly, giving her clients a wardrobe with endless possibilities.

Amy's personalized shopping experiences aim to make fashion fun, eliminating closet frustration.

Outside of her business, Amy is a dedicated wife, mother, Mimi to three, and cat mom. She and her husband also support their community through scholarships and special projects at UC Clermont, impacting students' lives.

Griffin Stevens, MBA

Financial Representative

Northwestern Mutual

3805 Edwards Rd Suite 200

Cincinnati, OH 45209

440-263-5914

Griffin Stevens serves as a Financial Representative Specialist at Northwestern Mutual, where he applies his financial expertise and commitment to help clients navigate their financial journeys. He uses a comprehensive approach to financial planning and assists clients in building and protecting their wealth through Northwestern Mutual’s broad range of services, including investment strategies, retirement planning, life and disability insurance, and estate planning.

Griffin is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Tiffin University with a scholar-athlete undergraduate degree in Business Finance and with an MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services. Griffin’s academic achievements include being the university's first Academic All-American in baseball and a three-time marathon scholar athlete award winner. Known for his dedication, communication skills, and strong teamwork, he brings an energetic, client-focused approach to financial planning.

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

Check out the

SNAZZY AWARD WINNERS

listed below.

Follow the Chamber and Team Up to Green Up Colerain On Facebook to see who is making our community SHINE with their SNAZZY properties!

TEAM UP TO GREEN UP

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH

10:00AM

VIRTUALLY

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 with greater sustainability practices.

For more information visit www.teamuptogreenup.org. Let's work together to reduce our environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices.

Preregistration is necessary to ensure we can provide delicious meals and ample seating for everyone. If you wish to attend and miss signing up by the Friday before, you may attend and bring your own lunch.

WOMEN'S NETWORKING

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH

12:00-1:30pm

Mercy McAuley High School

6000 Oakwood Ave

45224

** Please do not arrive before 11:30am. Parking is available in the circle and in the front lot. Enter by the orange arch and balloons!

Campus tours will be available after the lunch

Catering provided by Chamber Member

Mill Town Market

Upcoming Host:

December 10th - Bayley of Green Township - With Guest Speaker, Patti Dunham, Director of Business Strategy & Quality Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

SALES SUMMIT

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13TH

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM VIRTUAL

The Sales Summit brings together community leaders for the expressed purpose of creating a learning environment for all chamber members.

While this is open to all members of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, guests of the chamber membership are also welcome to register. We will look forward to seeing you on this Zoom call.

REGISTRATION HERE

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. Colerain H.O.P.E. has a purpose driven mission and intends to support four events per year including the Health & Safety Fair and Colerain Giveback Day. This group meets regularly at a different location on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.

COLERAIN H.O.P.E MEETING

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

4:00 ~ MEETING

Bread from Heaven

2929 Springdale Road

45251

Upcoming meeting dates and locations:

December 5 - Side by Side,

11331 Dallas Blvd - HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND SIDE BY SIDE HUB RIBBON CUTTING.

Meetings for 2025 will be held at the Colerain Senior Center. 4300 Springdale Road. First meeting will be January 9th at 4:00pm

Please reach out to Gail Nolte at gmnolte@gmail.com for additional details.

Third Thursday Networking

**There will not be a Third Thursday in November **

Be sure to join us next month for our Holiday Party

SAVE THE DATE! - DECEMBER 12TH, 5:30-9:30PM

Groovy and Bright Holiday Party – Fun Awaits! The Colerain Chamber's Holiday Party is back, and it's going to be an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, joy, and groovy vibes! Dust off your most fabulous groovy attire or bring out the bright and fun holiday wear to kick off this season in style. Whether you're channeling your inner disco diva or lighting up the night with colorful flair, we want to see you shine

We are also looking for raffle basket donations for this event. If you would like to sponsor a basket or donate a basket please reach out to Beth Jones, info@ColerainChamber.org

Ribbon Cuttings! JOIN US!

Join us for the following Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies!

Come support fellow Chamber and community members!

Community Events

SPOTLIGHT CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFIT

Now is the Time to Reconsider Your Medical Benefit Plan:

If your organization or nonprofit is looking for ways to enhance its health coverage while cutting costs, now is the perfect time to act! By being a Colerain Chamber member, your company is eligible to take part in our partnership with Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. This exclusive opportunity offers significant savings on medical coverage for businesses with as few as 2-50 employees or larger organizations with 51+ employees.

In fact, one of our Chamber members recently saved $25,000 annually on their Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage by switching to the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance (SOCA) Benefit Plan through Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. These savings aren’t just rare, they’re the standard for many Chamber members.

What Sets Us Apart?

Cincinnati Benefit Solutions, a trusted partner in the Cincinnati area, is built on a foundation of integrity and commitment. They offer a range of employee benefit solutions.

Here’s why so many of our members are choosing the SOCA Benefit Plan:

Recruit & Retain Top Talent: A 2-employee Chamber member used this plan to recruit a key employee from a competitor.
Significant Savings: A 5-employee software company saved $24,000 annually by switching to this plan.
Affordable Health Insurance: Several members, including a 5-employee restaurant, a 4-employee manufacturing company, and a 3-employee sign company, believed health insurance was out of reach. Now, they’re all enrolled and saving.
Exclusive for Small Businesses and Non-Profits: Available for organizations with 2-50 employees, these plans offer flexibility and affordability.

In many cases, these savings exceed the cost of Colerain Chamber membership itself!

Take Action Today Don’t miss this opportunity to save on your health insurance costs while improving your benefits offerings. For more information or to get a quote, contact Scott Marston at Cincinnati Benefit Solutions today at (513) 661-1114 or via email at smarston@inscbs.com.

LEARN MORE!

ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL OF THE CHAMBER BENEFITS?

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!

Visit our Website to check out all benefits!

Sustaining Sponsor Kroger would like to offer Health services on-site at your office or organization.

Protect your associates this winter from the Flu and schedule a free clinic.

Reach out to Kroger Pharmacist

Benjamin Prewit at benjamin.prewitt@stores.kroger.com

for more details.

SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

Be in the know and stay connected with all Chamber events, happenings and celebrations. Follow us on social media. Also share with us links, promotions, photos and local events and let the Chamber promote for you.

Team Up to Green Up has its own Facebook page as well.

WE NEED YOUR PROMO ITEMS!

Do you have promotional items that you would like to share with us? We regularly share promotional items at networking events and would love to promote your logo. Please provide 25-50 or 100 items that the Chamber can share.

Dave will also wear a polo, sweater or dress shirt with your logo and tell your story as he meets others. His size is XXL.

Contact Dave or Beth and we will be happy for more details. r? (Audience)