Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Monthly
January 2013
Issue 31
January luncheon
Business development and retention in Hilliard The public is invited to come and join us on Friday, Jan. 18 for our luncheon at Heritage Golf Club which will feature David Meeks, Economic Development Director for the Chamber Officers, left to right: Treasurer Keith Lewis, Chair Tom Baker, and Vice-Chair Shawn McCabe
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City of Hilliard. We will learn what is occurring on the business development and retention trends in Hilliard. This is an opportunity to know more about the construction that you are seeing and businesses that are coming to Hilliard. Active Physical Therapy will be sponsoring this luncheon. Reservations are required and need to be made by Tuesday, Jan. 15. Make
your reservation by contacting the Chamber office at 876-7666, or email info@hilliardchamber. org. The cost is $18 for chamber members and $21 for potential members and the public.
Women in Business luncheon set for Jan. 30
The next luncheon will be held at the Reception House at Raymond Memorial Golf Club beginning at 11:30 a.m. At its December board meeting, the Board of Direcand will end at 1 p.m. on tors elected the Executive Committee for the Chamber. Wednesday, Jan. 30. Our to be a chamber member Tom Baker, Baker and Associates Insurance Agency, speaker will be Nancy Center. We encourage to attend and we encourwas re-elected to serve as the Chair of the Board for Stoll from the Small you to put this on your age anyone in the Hilliard 2013. Shawn McCabe, McCabe Printworks, was reBusiness Development calendar! You do not have area to join us. You can elected to be Vice-Chair. Keith Lewis, Jones Cochenour & Co., was re-elected Treasurer. Please thank them for taking on this responsibility when you see them. volunteers improve their knowledge of Travel and tourism is big business. In the region, craft answers to frequently Central Ohio, visitors spend $7.8 billion asked visitor questions, interact with each year, representing 10% of the local peers, share best practices and overall economy and supporting 61,000+ jobs develop a better understanding of their like yours. Nominate a deserving member today! A positive visitor experience is critical role in increasing tourism. The 2013 Annual Meeting will again be a luncheon You are invited to enroll in the to increase the number of visitors to our meeting to be held at the Heritage Golf Club on Friday, city and region, how much they spend Greater Columbus Tourism AmbasMarch 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. sador Program and join the 8000+ and, most importantly, their desire The annual Chamber report in addition to ChamCTAs nationwide who have received to come back. The Greater Columbus ber awards will be presented. Mark your calendar and this designation! There is a one-time Tourism Ambassador Program was plan to attend this important meeting. non-refundable, non-transferable apdeveloped to foster a destination-wide A nomination form is on our website, www.hilliard- culture of quality service and welcomplication fee of $29 per person and an chamber.org, for three categories for chamber awards: ing residents. The Hilliard area hospital- annual renewal fee of $20 per person. Emerging Business, Established Business, and Most For additional information, access to ity industry can benefit by this program. Involved Volunteer. The criteria are listed on the form. the class schedule and to register, visit The objective of the Certified TourPlease feel free to nominate a deserving chamber CTANetwork.com. You may also call ism Ambassador™ (CTA) Program is member for any of these awards. Robbie Banks at Experience Columbus to foster a destination-wide culture The deadline to receive the nominations is Friday, at 222-6149 or email rbanks@experiof quality service and a welcoming Feb. 15. Once again, Allied Sources will be doing the encecolumbus.com. Classes start the citizenry. As part of the CTA program, video production of the award winners! latter part of January. frontline employees, ambassadors and
Board of Directors elects leadership for 2013
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Annual Meeting set for March 15
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We want to acknowledge the years of service that Steve Bunyard, OhioHealth, provided to the Chamber during his tenure on the board. Steve was an active participant and leader and we thank him! We welcome Troy Hammett, also from OhioHealth, to begin his three-year term. Also elected to serve three-year terms are: Jill Gerschutz, Credit Union of Ohio, Doug Davidson, Jacadis, and Tom Baker, Baker and Associates Insurance Agency.
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Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly Chair’s Perspective
Spotlight on Business: Sunset Cemetery founded in 1922 Sunset Cemetery has been a member of the Franklin County business community since 1922, and today we are a proud member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. Founded by Otis (O.D.) Leach, Sunset Cemetery sits on 132 total acres of rolling hills, only 58 acres of which have been developed. The cemetery’s heart shaped pond was hand dug by Leach’s brother. The pond area offers a quiet and relaxing place to reflect on the loss of a loved one and feed the ducks and geese that visit the cemetery each year. Sunset Cemetery has served the heritage of third and fourth generations of families with more than 31,000 interments. Sunset Cemetery is a business partner with the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, the Hilltop Business Association and the Grove City Chamber of Commerce. Sunset Cemetery offers traditional ground burial, mausoleum entombment, and niche interment with both upright and bronze memorialization. Affordable payment plans and financing are available for pre-need arrangements. We believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with compassion, and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For us, there is no greater responsibility than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life. When you choose a Dignity Memorial® provider, you not only receive the compas-
Things happy people do differently
sionate care you expect from a locally-operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from the largest network of funeral homes and cemeteries—including an array of services that is unmatched by any other funeral provider in North America. As a member of the Dignity Memorial® network, we offer Away From Home Protection, 24-Hour Compassion Helpline, National Transferability, Bereavement Travel, Personal Planning Services, Grief Support, Veterans Benefits, Free Personal Planning Guide and Child & Grandchild Protection. Sunset is proud to be a part of The Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce. Serving your families loved ones since 1922. Sunset Cemetery 6929 W. Broad St. Galloway, OH 43119 (614) 878-4692 www.sunsetcemetery-columbus.com
This time of year my thoughts do not turn toward New Year’s resolutions. I can honestly say, in my personal and business life, I have never made them. I think most business owners and sales professionals are more forward thinking. But, if you want to make a resolution for life, I recommend the following “Things Happy People Do Differently,” which come from the FaceBook tribute Tom Baker page to Steven Covey, who, as most probably know, wrote “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.” I hope you will agree, that if not all of these can accomplished, striving to do so will enrich your life, and that’s an accomplishment. I was fortunate to have come across Covey’s book in the 1990’s. If you want to gain some perspective on what you’re doing, what you think you should be doing, and what others think you are doing, pick up this book. If you have read it and now it’s on your bookshelf, consider a second reading. Since our perspectives change over the years, you will probably find new ones. Here’s a short summary of highlights of “Things Happy People
information sharing. Come with lots of business cards! Contact the Chamber office or you may join the chamber online at: www.hilliardchamber.org
MEMBER ANNIVERSARIES The Chamber would like to recognize our members who have continually supported the purpose of the chamber and its activities. The following members have invested in the chamber for ten or more years as of January, 2013: 24 years: Ackerson Vanderhorst Eyecare Center, Inc. – Laird Ackerson O.D. & Kathryn Vanderhorst, O.D., Buck & Sons Landscape Service, Inc. – Chuck Buck, City of Hilliard – Mayor Don Schonhardt, Hilliard Dry Cleaners, Inc. – Mindy Watkins, and Jones, Cochenour & Co. – Keith Lewis, CPA
16 years: Mall at Tuttle Crossing – Peter Cooper 15 years: Extra Space Storage-Parkway Lane – Robynn Stepp and PNC BankHilliard Rome Rd. – Maceo Bates. 13 years: Roger Reynolds 12 years: Boyd Harbage Exterior Trim, Inc. – Boyd Harbage and Laserflex Corporation – M. Beth Hagerty
22 years: Columbus Appraisal Company – William Uttley, Loeb Electric Company – Tom Rupe, and Power Shack Fitness Centers – Sandy Tullett.
11 years: Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. – Nina Puluso, jh Web Works – Nick Hunkar and The Keenan Agency – Michael Keenan
20 years: Tolles Career & Technical Center – Kim Wilson Davis 18 years: Darby Creek Community Church – Greg Burlile and David C. Mueller, DDS & Associates, LLC – Dave Mueller
So fellow Chamber members, be happy in 2013, and beyond. Our Chamber is working hard to make you happy by providing networking opportunities to find and nurture relationships. We are optimistic about the Hilliard business environment. And we will be happy to see you at our events in 2013!
New members
Morning Business Network Exchange Don’t forget the Morning Business Network Exchange will meet on Friday, Jan. 11 from 8 to 9 a.m. at Chick-Fil-A at the Market of Hilliard, 1988 Hilliard Rome Road. The group meets for coffee, networking and
Do Differently.” Happy people express gratitude. If we aren’t thankful for what we already have, we will have a hard time ever being happy. Happy people cultivate optimism. We all know negative people and the energy they drain from those around them. They are not happy. Happy people practice acts of kindness. Selflessly helping someone is a powerful way to feel good inside. They also nurture social relationships and the core to happiness is deep, meaningful relationships. Happy people learn to forgive because harboring feelings of hatred is not good for our well-being. Lastly, at least in my summary, happy people commit to goals.
How Inviting!, Ltd Cassie Donovan Hilliard, OH (614) 664-7880 www.howinvitingltd.com How Inviting!, Ltd provides quality, hand-made invitations and stationery for your wedding or special occasion. Customize one of our designs or let us help you create something completely unique!
IP Printing and Marketing Services P Susan Layman 3560 Millikin Ct., Ste. A Columbus, OH 43228 (614) 345-0199 www.pip.com/columbusoh We have been in business since 1974 providing printing and marketing services, and were recently recognized as the 50th largest quick printer in the United States.
Kyo Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet Eric Zhang 3727 Park Mill Run Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 777-7348 www.kyohibachibuffet.com Kyo Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet features the largest buffet in the Columbus area with over 200 items daily. Don’t miss seafood specials on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday.
T Business Technologies M Maurice Aouad 750 Brookesedge Plaza Dr. Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 895-8206 www.mtbt.com Document solutions, network services, copiers and copier repair. We provide total office solutions!
All Phase Consulting, LLC Michael T. Evans 4903 Britton Farms Ct. Hilliard, OH 43026 (614) 560-3929 www.allphaseconsulting.com
For information on Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce membership benefits, please visit www.hilliardchamber.org or call the Chamber office at 876-7666.
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