Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce To create a positive environment for the development and success of business
Business Monthly
Issue 19
January 2013
Chamber welcomes new president, Allen Houk The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Allen Houk as president for the 2013 year. Houk has been on the board of directors for three years and has had his own CPA business located in Grove City. Houk is eager to begin his term as president and has three specific goals that he would like to achieve this year: 1. Increased Chamber partnership with other organizations in Grove City. 2. Evaluation of the board and staff to see how the Chamber can be most efficient in the future. 3. Utilization of Chamber resources in the most efficient way possible to benefit members. Houk hopes to work with board members in defining their goals for 2013. He is quick to credit current board members as instrumental in motivating his decision to take this position. “I’ve had the benefit of working with great board members who have helped me shape my thoughts and ideas for the past three years,” says Houk.
He wants to encourage current members to get involved with the Chamber and its educational programs. “As a chamber, we need Allen Houk to provide our members with educational training,” says Houk. “Within our membership as a whole, we have a lot of knowledge and talent in all aspects of business. We have members who are willing to share their insights and experiences, and we need to do more to promote these types of connections.” Houk and wife Christine have been living in Grove City for twenty years. He opened his practice in 2001 and has been at his current location at 4084 Broadway for two years. He cites Grove City’s potential for small business growth as the reason that he decided to open his business in Grove City. His favorite
“We have members who are willing to share their insights and experiences, and we need to do more to promote these types of connections.” Chamber events include the annual Farmer’s Market and board meetings. Some business owners may not be very optimistic about the year 2013, but Houk encourages these owners and their employees to get more involved with the Chamber. “There is nothing wrong with reaching out and asking the Chamber for help,” says Houk. “Even nonmembers are encouraged to reach out to us during difficult times. For example, we have a small business consultant who is available by appointment to meet with members in the Chamber office at no charge. What a valuable resource!” With Allen Houk at the lead, the Chamber board of directors and staff look forward to a promising and exciting 2013.
SAVE THE DATE Networking Event Jan. 22: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Citizens Bank of Ashville, 2250 Stringtown Rd. Scruffy to Fluffy Ribbon Cutting Jan. 24: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., 3391 Park St.
Business Expo & Taste of Grove City March 13: 5 to 8 p.m., SW Career Academy, 4750 Big Run S Rd. Go to gcchamber.org to download the application for food and business participants.
In this issue • Spotlight on business: - Body By Vi • Annual meeting information • New Board of Directors • Ribbon cuttings and grand openings • And much more!
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Annual Meeting February 13, 2013 Featured Keynote Speaker: State Representative Cheryl Grossman Grand Oaks Event and Business Center, 1801 Gateway Circle, Grove City, OH 43123 Cost is $15. There is still time to register for our 2013 Annual Meeting. The meeting begins at 7:30 a.m. with networking and breakfast. Our featured speaker, State Representative Cheryl Grossman, is currently serving her second term in the Ohio House of Representatives. She represents the 23rd House State Representive District, which includes Grove City, Hilliard, parts of Cheryl Grossman Dublin, and other western portions of Franklin County. To reserve your spot, call the Chamber at (614) 875-9762.