CHAMBER UPDATES | DECEMBER 2, 2024

Chamber Members-

The end of year is a reminder to me (and it can be for you) that the winter months provide an opportunity for business owners that summer months do not. We typically look forward to holiday celebrations and kids being off school for a couple of weeks. We often look forward to the Bengals playoff run (though not likely this year) and we anticipate our winter travel to a warmer climate. However, none of these things further our business concerns, which is just my point. It is good to have time to recoup and get prepared for 2025; we need that.

As I approach my 5th anniversary as President of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, I look back fondly at my 35 year business career where leadership roles in various capacities forced me to consider end of year planning that included sales forecasts, marketing plans, budget approvals, and product enhancements. Personnel reviews, tax planning, and resource allocations took place in an orderly fashion for our business concerns. This year, similar but less complex processes are required to plan for our chamber's 11th year of existence, and my guess is that your business requires some level of this planning as well. If we can help find resources to help you in this area, please contact me directly.

At the Leadership Summit being held next Wednesday (Dec. 11th), Randy Wheeler brings us leadership expert John Maxwell's talk "15 Ways to Find Joy in the Journey" which you did not experience if you attended Live2Lead in October. Please register through the link included below and join us on the virtual Zoom call.

While you're at it, take a look at the list of remaining December and January opportunities with the chamber including our upcoming holiday party at Pebble Creek. Make sure to save the date for our Annual Awards Dinner to be held on February 20th at the Donauschwaben Society.

Join us at one of these great events!

More details below in the Event section of the newsletter:

December 4th - Team up to Green Up Virtual Meeting
December 5th - Colerain HOPE Holiday Gathering & SIDE BY SIDE Ribbon Cutting
December 10th - Women's Networking - Bayley of Green Township
December 11th - Leadership Summit Virtual Meeting
December 12th - Chamber Holiday Party - Pebble Creek

SAVE THE DATES:

January 16th - Third Thursday - Special event at the Cincinnati Curling Center and Roll House
February 20th - Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

Wishing you, your staff, and a family well this holiday season!

Dave

Dave Moravec

President

513-923-5036

president@colerainchamber.org

NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

8110 Sheed Road Suite E

Cincinnati, OH 45247

513-375-4046

Meet Jennifer Baldwin, a Cincinnati native with a diverse background and a dynamic approach to real estate. With technical experience and 15 years in administrative roles, Jennifer pivoted to real estate in 2008, blending her organizational skills with her passion for helping clients. She started as an assistant to a top agent, grew her own business, and has managed a real estate office.

You may recognize Jennifer from her previous membership with another firm. She is now excited to assist with your real estate needs through The Chabris Group at Keller Williams Realty.

Outside of work, Jennifer competes in dressage, enjoys family time, and participates in local German Clubs. In 2025, she will chair the professional development committee at the Realtor Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, and aims to expand her teaching role to the state level. Jennifer’s commitment to growth and learning sets her apart in both her career and community.

2848 Springdale Road

Cincinnati, OH 45251

513-741-7774

With over 25 years of experience in the greater Cincinnati area, Cross County Pool Service, Inc. is known for its expertise and commitment to quality. Our team of skilled professionals is dedicated to helping you identify and resolve any pool-related challenges with customized solutions tailored to your needs.

If you’re looking for regular maintenance for your residential inground pool, Cross County Pool Service offers lifetime maintenance plans designed to keep your pool in peak condition. Our services include comprehensive inground pool maintenance, repair services, leak detection and repair, and liner replacement. We also provide pool heater installation and repair, pool opening and closing services, safety covers, saltwater sanitation systems, and weekly chemical and cleaning services.

9620 Colerain Ave. Suite 28

Cincinnati, OH 45251

513-661-6550

Joseph L. Pahls, CPA, is an accounting firm specializing in assisting small business and individual clients with all of their tax and accounting needs. Our Online Office brings financial services directly into your home or business enabling you to more actively participate in your financial management. We have been servicing our clients with exceptional work for nearly 30 years. You can rely on Joseph L. Pahls CPA, LLC to provide you with the best tax and accounting services

available in the Cincinnati area.

A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Accounting and a minor in Economics, Joe earned his CPA in 1992 and continues his professional education to stay ahead of the ever-changing tax landscape.

For personalized accounting services, reach out to Joseph L. Pahls, CPA—he’s here to help you succeed!

2175 Springdale Road

Cincinnati, OH 45231

Heroes Sports Park is Cincinnati’s Premier Youth Baseball & Softball Facility

located on Springdale Road across from Corpus Christi Church. Cincinnati's only youth baseball and softball facility featuring five newly turfed, age-appropriate fields. After a major upgrade, the park is better than ever, offering a top-tier environment for youth athletes.

Since 1985, Heroes Sports Park (a 501(c)3 non-profit) has been the heart of our community, honoring local heroes — U.S. Military, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, and Educators. Each field is dedicated

to these professions.

In 2025, we expect to host over 45,000 visitors during our tournament season, bringing teams from both local and out-of-town areas. As we welcome sports families to our park, we’re eager to connect them with local businesses, especially fast-casual restaurants.

As a new Chamber member, we’re excited to partner with local businesses to enhance the experience for our guests. If you're a local restaurant or business email us to connect, heroessportspark.cincinnati@gmail.com

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

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. There will be great Raffle Prizes and Split the Pot as well.

If you would like to sponsor a basket or donate a basket please reach out to

Beth Jones, info@ColerainChamber.org

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, DECEMBER 4TH

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.

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

Holiday Celebration & Ribbon Cutting

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

4:00 Gather & 4:30 Ribbon Cutting

Side by Side

11331 Dallas Blvd

Cincinnati, OH 45231

Cincinnati

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Upcoming meeting date and location:

January 9th - Colerain Senior Center

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

Guest Speaker, Patti Dunham, Director of Business Strategy & Quality Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

WOMEN'S NETWORKING

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH

12:00-1:30pm

Bayley at Green Township

5121 North Bend Road

Cincinnati, OH 45211

(Across the street from

Mercy West Hospital)

Upcoming Host Location:

January 14th: Side by Side Ministries HUB, 11331 Dallas Blvd.

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.

Randy Wheeler, Facilitator

Wheeler Coaching

John C. Maxwell

Leadership Expert, Speaker, Author

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11TH

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM VIRTUAL

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

This can be a stressful time of year with lots of pressure as we lead at both work and home. At times, the most challenging part of leadership can be enjoying the process.

Join us during this month's Leadership Summit as Randy Wheeler from Wheeler Coaching brings us leadership expert John Maxwell's talk "15 Ways to Find Joy in the Journey" which you did not experience if you attended Live2Lead in October.

After learning from John, Randy will facilitate a discussion so we can learn from one another and think into how to apply some of John's principles to our leadership.

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

Save your Spot NOW!

REGISTRATION

BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER!

Thursday, February 20, 2025

6:00pm-9:00pm

Celebrate our vibrant business community at our annual

BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER!

Location: Donauschwaben of Cincinnati

4290 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH 45252

Enjoy a delicious plated dinner, 2 drink tickets with event purchase and cash bar as the Colerain Chamber announces the winners of our

Business and Community Awards

Come celebrate the best and the brightest Chamber Members!

Watch for nominee announcements on our social media soon!

Awards include:

⭐Business of the Year

⭐Small Business of the Year (new category)

⭐New Business - Rising Star

⭐Beautification & Community Investment

⭐Business Leader

⭐Community Impact

⭐Colerain Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Inductees

⭐Business Student of the Year

This formal yet fun evening event will help our business community celebrate the best business and community leaders across Colerain through a nomination and selection process that has integrity at its foundation.

NOTE: Please be sure to note any special dietary needs in the comment section when you register. Please plan to join us!

Tickets:

Reservations requested by Monday, February 3rd

$70/person for Colerain Chamber Members/Spouses

(Includes Dinner, 2 drink tickets)

Non-Members Tickets $75

Sponsorship Opportunities:

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $5,000 8 complementary event tickets and much more!

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, President@ColerainChamber.org

GET YOUR TICKETS!

Community Events

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:

SOCA

US Bank Elavon

ID Shield – Ron Chambers Group

Your support made this event a success!

We’re grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to the conversations about the future of Colerain.

Together, we’re making our community stronger every day!

Special thanks to Chamber member Waycross media for recording the event. We will share a link on social media once it is available.

SNAZZY AWARDS & SUSTAINABLITY AWARDS are proudly presented to Businesses recognized for their Outstanding contribution to keeping their property looking SNAZZY and/or contributing to overall environmental SUSTAINABILITY! Team Up To Green Up proudly presented the following Awards this month:

Friendship Baptist Church and New Foundation Savings Bank.

We want to extend a big thank you to chamber member Mercy McAuley High School for graciously hosting this month’s Women’s Networking Lunch! It was a wonderful afternoon as President Brigitte Foley shared Mercy McAuley’s exciting new upgrades and offerings at the school. Tours were offered to those in attendance. For the many alumnae attending it brought back great memories. We had ladies that graduated just three years ago and others that recently celebrated her 50th reunion!

Celebrating together with Ribbon Cuttings!

At the Colerain Chamber, we believe in the power of celebration!

This month, we were thrilled to join in so many joyous milestones across our community!

The Grand Opening of the new Little Pantry at Unity of Garden Park Church, a support for neighbors in need.

The 1-Year Anniversary celebrations for Mill Town Market and Triple Creek Dialysis Center, marking a year of service and success.

The exciting Re-Opening events for Kroger Springdale, Hometown Urgent Care, and the beautifully restored Historic Asbury Chapel at

Monfort Heights United Methodist Church.

These moments highlight the strength and growth of our Colerain community. Thank you for letting us be a part of your stories! Let’s keep celebrating all that makes Colerain a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive.

CHAMBER BENEFITS

SPOTLIGHT CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFIT

Now is the Time to Consider a Group Retirement Plan Program (MEAP)

At the Colerain Chamber, we are committed to helping our members secure a prosperous future, and that includes providing valuable financial planning options. We are pleased to introduce the Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) group retirement program, brought to you by Everest Financial Services and hosted by Lincoln Financial Services.

The MEAP program is designed to offer businesses of all sizes an efficient, cost-effective solution for retirement savings plans. By joining the MEAP, Colerain Chamber members can enjoy the benefits of a large-scale retirement plan without the administrative burden and costs typically associated with establishing and managing an independent 401(k).

Key Benefits of the MEAP Group Retirement Program:

Cost Efficiency: Enjoy economies of scale, which reduce overall plan costs and administrative fees, making it affordable for businesses of any size.

Reduced Administrative Burden: Everest Financial Services and Lincoln Financial Services handle the plan's administration, compliance, and fiduciary responsibilities, allowing you to focus on your business.

Attractive to Employees: Offering a competitive retirement savings plan is a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent, helping your business thrive.

Professional Management: Benefit from the expertise of Everest Financial Services and the financial strength of Lincoln Financial Services, ensuring your employees’ retirement savings are managed with care and foresight.

Simplified Plan Options: Choose from a variety of plan designs tailored to meet your specific business needs, ensuring a flexible and customizable retirement solution.

Why Choose MEAP Through the Colerain Chamber?

By joining the MEAP program, you are partnering with two trusted financial institutions. This program allows small and mid-sized businesses to provide a high-quality retirement plan that helps build a brighter future for their employees.

Take the Next Step

Discover how the MEAP group retirement program can benefit your business and employees. Contact Everest Financial Services or the Colerain Chamber today to learn more and start planning for a secure financial future, Joe Duffey, (859)-291-9290

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)