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BUSINESS
GRANDVIEW AREA CHAMBER
January 23, 2014
Connections in Commerce | www.grandviewchamber.org
Vol. 2 | Issue 2
2013 was a year of growing, giving and paying forward
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In just 12 months, the Grandview Area Chamber moved its office space, added new programs, and called upon its members to give their time, talents and resources. Last January, after many years of being located on Grandview Avenue, the Chamber moved it’s offices to 2015 W. 5th Avenue in Marble Cliff. According to Michelle Wilson, Executive Director of the Chamber, the move came about due to outgrowing the space they were in. “We knew we would miss being on Grandview Avenue, but we were growing and simply needed more storage and meeting space.” March brought the first annual Chamber Scholarship Event, The Spring Cha-Ching, held at the Hollywood Casino. The establishment of this event is to raise funds for the Chamber’s Gregory A. Kidwell Scholarship Fund, benefitting GHHS seniors offset their college expenses; and the Joelle M. Khouzam Workforce Development Fund. A fund that will help Chamber businesses offset costs of hiring high school students who would like to receive practical experience in different industries as they decide on career choices. With the onset of this fund, the Chamber was fortunate to collaborate with Tony Thivener, Career Specialist at Grandview Heights High School, on a new speaker series. Each month, several business owners and executives address the entire student body to make them aware of the industry we have right in our own community, and invite the students to learn more by contacting them directly. So far they’ve heard from authors, autobody experts, HR professionals, audio/video specialists and attorneys. The rest of the year was highlighted
New year, new look
by our monthly speakers, who enlightened us on local organizations whose purpose is to make the lives of others a bit less painful or stressful. We heard from Miguel Perez in May who spoke to us about turning your personal passion into a working reality. See 2013 on page 7
SUBURBAN EASE AND URBAN STYLE.
We’re not the same Chamber anymore! Our goal is the same; promote the business community in the Grandview area, but we decided to have a little fun while doing so. We simplified and freshened up our website, www.grandviewchamber. org, updated our logo and our new brochure is just plain fun! We have some exciting programs on tap for 2014 and we’d like for you to be a part of our growing, vibrant group. Join us for great networking, community events, cost-savings programs and making a difference for your business and others’. www. grandviewchamber.org/join-today/
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CHAMBER NEWS
Reflections from Jill Gerschutz, outgoing President… I have had the pleasure to serve as President of the Board of Directors for the Grandview Area Chamber. During this time we have created a couple of new events and have increased membership and luncheon attendance. It has been an exciting two years for the Chamber. I became a part of the board at a time, when we were looking for new ways to get members involved and also make their membership more valuable. Over the past few years we have seen a significant change. In 2012 membership reached an all time high of 294 members, which was a 17% increase from the year prior. In addition, the luncheons continue to increase in attendance and we continue to bring in a variety of speakers that provide education on interesting topics from healthcare to marketing trends. A signature event of the chamber is the Annual Taste of Grandview. Approaching its eighth year, we thought it was important to freshen up the event. We extended hours, changed the day and added a tailgate theme. Attendance was great and the local restaurants that participated were happy with the event and the additional attendees it brought. In addition to the Taste, a new signature event DigFest, has become a huge hit within the community to showcase local breweries, wineries and distilleries. In spring 2013 we spruced up our Annual Awards event to an evening event and added a fundraiser for our annual scholarship fund. We have a strong, passionate board that cares about the business community in the Grandview Area. We continue to advocate on behalf of the businesses and bring events into the community that gives these businesses an opportunity to showcase them. It has been an exciting two years to be a part of all of the positive changes and growth within this organization and look forward to the continued progress through 2014. -Jill
…, and insights from Kristy Etling, President-Elect First, I am looking forward to working with the dynamic group of energized and talented folks that make up the board and staff of the Chamber. We have fun. Second, I think one of the Chamber’s strongest qualities has been our ability to promote and connect the unique members of the Grandview business community through events, networking and outreach opportunities. We are currently focusing on integrating our marketing efforts to get these stories out there. Third, part of our mission is to “support” the Grandview business community, and I think we can do more to assess and respond to the needs of our members. This means we need to hear more from members about what they want in programming, services and discounts, and educational and member information. There is a lot of new in Grandview, and I know our Chamber of Commerce will continue to encourage the connections and relationships that make our city and business community so strong. -Kristy
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Contact the chamber BOARD OF DIRECTORS Kristy Etling, President Jamie Gentry, Vice President Curtis Onofri, Treasurer Laura Oldham, Secretary
STAFF Michelle Wilson, Executive Director (614) 486-0196, mwilson@grandviewchamber.org
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DESTINATION GRANDVIEW
Destination Grandview promotes all that is great in Grandview: no membership needed Destination Grandview is officially up and running. Its goal: to draw visitors, launch new events, and support economic development in the Grandview area. The concept for the convention and visitors bureau took root in 2010, when the Hyatt Place OSU welcomed its first guests at the Grandview Yard. Drawing on her years working at Columbus’ convention and visitors bureau (Experience Columbus), Grandview Area Chamber Director Michelle Wilson knew that a portion of hotel bed tax would, by law, be earmarked for promoting tourism through a visitors bureau, often also known as a destination marketing organization (DMO). With the hotel generating bed tax, Wilson went to the city council and started the ball rolling to form Destination Grandview. So, what, exactly, does Destination Grandview do? It represents Grandview and helps the long-term development of the community through a travel and tourism strategy. “For visitors, DMOs are like a key to the city,” says a spokesperson at Destination Marketing Association International. “An unbiased resource,” they can serve as a broker, an official point of contact for convention, business and leisure travelers. They assist planners with meeting preparation and encourage business travelers and visitors alike to visit local historic, cultural and recreational sites. While some DMOs are funded partly through member dues, Destination Grandview does not require membership. As part of its mission,
Jessica Khouzam Walli Executive Director it promotes area businesses and attractions at absolutely no cost to them. On occasion, it even sponsors events that extoll Grandview as a destination. Case in point: the upcoming High Gravity Hullabaloo, “a celebration of strong beers and smoked meats.” The Feb. 1 event will kick off the newly formed Grandview Craft Beer Alliance (www.grandviewcraftbeer.com). “The hotel, restaurants, shops and breweries are our constituents,” said Executive Director Jessica Khouzam Walli. Formerly the marketing specialist for the Chamber, Walli was hired to head Destination Grandview Jan. 1. Wilson will serve as a consultant while continuing as Chamber director. “Our job is to promote all that Grandview and its surrounding area have to offer visitors— from Dance Plus Studio and the historic Grandview Theatre, to Open Door Art Studio, Tarpy Woods, the library… as well as the French Loaf and the fantastic resale shops on Fifth Avenue,” she said, stressing that Destination Grandview really promotes more than just Grandview proper.
“Tourists don’t know where Grandview’s city limits stop and start up again; and we don’t want to put an invisible fence around the town. If it’s nearby, if it’s an integral and enjoyable part of Grandview life, we’re happy to promote it,” she said. “It’s symbiotic. Businesses benefit from their proximity to Grandview, and we get more great places to eat, play, shop and stay nearby. That only enhances our offering, and keeps visitors coming back to the area.” Destination Grandview will market the area in a number of ways, including trade association marketplaces, advertising, distribution of promotional and collateral material, direct sales and by hosting familiarization tours for travel writers and others, said Wilson. Through city, statewide, and regional associations and publications, Destination Grandview will also market the area to meeting planners for conference-goers and their spouses, as well as to tourists; offering one-and two-day itineraries. Destination Grandview is located in the same building as the Chamber, at 2015 West Fifth Ave. The website, www.destinationgrandview.org, features suggested itineraries, maps, a Yelp! directory, photos, guest blogs, a special events calendar, and is updated frequently. The new DMO also tweets (@ ingrandview), and posts regularly on Facebook, but still has a landline, too, at 486-0196. Note: An error appeared in the Thursday, Jan. 9 edition of Tri-Village News. Jessica Khouzam Walli has not served on the Destination Grandview Board.
Why Destination Marketing? Why is a Destination Marketing Organization valuable to a visitor, business traveler or a meeting planner? • DMOs offer unbiased information about a destination’s services and facilities • DMOs save visitors time and energy, as they are a one-stop shop for local tourism interests • DMOs can provide the full range of information about a destination • Most services provided by DMOs cost nothing
resources. Destination Grandview is funded through a portion of the city’s hotel bed tax.
If DMOs don’t charge for their services, how do they make money? For most services convention and visitor bureaus do not charge their clients — the visitor, the business traveler and the meeting planner. Instead, most DMOs are funded through a combination of occupancy taxes, membership dues, improvement districts and government
What services does a DMO offer meeting planners? DMOs make planning and implementing a meeting less time-consuming and more streamlined. Learn about the free services that a DMO offers to meeting planners here. SOURCE: Destination Marketing Association International.
Why are tourism and meetings important? Travel and tourism enhances the quality of life for a local community by providing jobs, bringing in tax dollars for improvement of services and infrastructure, and attracting facilities like restaurants, shops, festivals, and cultural and sporting venues that cater to both visitors and locals.
5 surprising facts about destination marketing and tourism 1) Travel and tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing economic sectors in the world. 2) The industry employs more than 98 million people directly, representing over 3 percent of all employment. 3) Tourism’s direct contribution to global GDP [has exceeded] $2.1 trillion. 4) The tourism industry directly supports 101 million jobs (WTTC). Indeed, travel and tourism is an economic engine and DMOs are the key drivers. 5) On average, each $1 spent in destination marketing generates $38 in visitor spending across international markets. In light of this, substantial investments are made in destination marketing, over $4 billion annually worldwide.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DESTINATION GRANDVIEW President: Michael Holtzleiter, General Manager, Hyatt Place OSU at the Grandview Yard Treasurer: Greg Kidwell, President, Members First/ Pathways Financial Credit Union Janet Boissy, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Indus Hotels Patrik Bowman, Director of Development, City of Grandview Heights Carli Lanfersiek, Marketing Manager, Nationwide Realty Investors Doug Mack, President, Pay-ex John McKnight, Director of Business Development, Rife’s Autobody Megan Miller, Assistant Director of Finance, City of Grandview Heights City Council Liason: Stephen Papineau, President, Shelby Managment Steve Reynolds, President, Pinnacle Associates; Immediate Past President, Grandview Heights City Council, former Council Liaison to Board Kent Studebaker, Mayor, Village of Marble Cliff Steve Weaver, owner, The Candle Lab Douglas Mack, President, Pay-ex and Cliing
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NEW MEMBERS Four String Brewing Co. Dan Cochran 985 W 6th Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 725-1282 Grandview Aesthetic Center Rakesh Nanda 751 Northwest Blvd., Suite 200-2 Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 421-7546 greatskinohio.com Grandview Craft Beer Alliance Jamie Gentry 1300 Westwood Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 468-3523 grandviewcraftbeer.com Greta Kearns Law, LLC Greta Kearns 1241 Lincoln Road Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 725-4622 Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. Laura Topazio 1650 Watermark Drive, Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 487-1650 korda.com MRAP, LLC Matt Fulton 914 Williams Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 545-3190 NAI Ohio Equities Joseph Menninger 605 S. Front St., Suite 200 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 421-7546 Ohioequities.com
LAST CHANCE! Space reservation deadline is Jan. 27 National Church Residences Drew Chenos 2245 N Bank Drive Columbus, OH 43220 (614) 457-6950 nationalchurchresidences.org Oxford Consulting Group Tony Donatelli 1500 West 3rd Ave., Suite 100 Grandview, OH 43212 (614) 918-9895 oxford-itservices.com Sista Wares Donna York 13334 Tollgate Road Pickerington, OH 43147 (614) 403-4526 sistawares.com US Bank Grandview Kroger Mike Carl 1375 Chambers Road Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 493-5390 WSA Studio Timothy Hawk 982 S. Front St. Columbus, OH 43206 (614) 824-1633 wsastudio.com Zauber Brewing Company Dave Kurtz 909 West Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 266-9017 zbeers.com Visit grandviewchamber.org to learn about the many benefits of chamber membership.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS January 23: Grandview Library’s Music in the Atrium, BeJae Fleming with Jackie Blount, ghpl.org. February 11: Grandview Library. Mr. Lincoln, one-man performance, ghpl.org. February 13: Chamber Luncheon, State of the City/State of the Village www.grandviewchamber.org.
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BUSINESS NEWS
Reflections on a conversation with Bob Meyers @ 1600 Dublin Road BY KRISTY ETLING AND STEPHEN PAPINEAU This is a long overdue article, to share insights gained from a rare opportunity to speak with a man at the top of the game in property development, not just in Columbus, but regionally and nationally. The Grandview Area Chamber’s Economic Development Committee visited with Bob Meyers at his development project in Marble Cliff in October, on a day which happened to coincide with an evening event for local school board and council races. Many Economic Development committee members also attended the candidate’s event, and we were all simply buzzing with excitement over the experience we shared with Mr. Meyers earlier that day. We found the redevelopment of the ageing facility to be impressive, the improvements to the landscape and financial viability of the community to be outstanding, and the conversation with Mr. Meyers to be remarkable. Bob Meyers is understated in his public profile and online presence. His Mansfield-based Lawyers Development Corp doesn’t even have a website. Yet, along with his Riverside 10 LLC joint venture group, Bob is involved in large projects that are shaping our local landscape, most notably the ongoing reno-
vation of the LeVeque tower, downtown Columbus. At any one time, Bob will be involved in four to five large-scale projects around the country. What brought the seven members of the Economic Development committee to contact Mr. Meyers is a project that he worked on in Marble Cliff: the 1600 Dublin Road building. Jamie Gentry, Economic Development committee chair, and Kent Studebaker, Mayor of Marble Cliff, organized a walkthrough of the facility with Mr. Meyers. Both Jamie and Kent understand the value that Bob and his investment brought to our community, and felt it was of high importance to convey this success story to the Economic Development committee and to the Grandview Area Chamber, as it speaks to our mission as an organization. 1600 Dublin Rd is an old NiSource facility; a 3 building complex offering 235,000 square feet of office space. When NiSource decided to sell the property, the building sat mostly vacant for several years. Bob and his venture group purchased the building in February 2011 and renovated inside and out to create a state of the art office space. The building now sits at full capacity after Bob was able to sign large tenants like Columbia Gas and Time Warner,
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bringing jobs and income into the community During the tour, what stood out was Bob’s respectful nature, only outmatched by his attention to detail. Every window, carpet square, blade of grass, and parking lot line was given high scrutiny. In speaking with Maurice Bell, the property manager at 1600 Dublin, Maurice explained how responsive Bob has been to the tenants’ requests for a nice work environment. Throughout our tour, and notably in the courtyard, on display are installations from Grandview’s own Fortin Ironworks, which connect the building to the people of Grandview in a powerful way. At the end of our tour, Bob led us to a conference room to sit and talk. We asked him about his career, his success, and what he looks for in choosing an investment project. While price is important, Mr. Meyers’ top criteria in selecting properties to redevelop also include accessibility to major routes, parking, safety of the community, and long term outlook for the development and local governance structure. Bob said working with Kent and the Village of Marble Cliff was a great experience, and he was impressed by the viability of
the small businesses in the Grandview/ Marble Cliff area as well as our strong community pride. He gave the Economic Development committee two specific ways to attract development to the area. First, establish an active Economic Development Advisory Round Table in order to extract ideas and opinions from the business community, and, second, conduct small group visits with area businesses to assess their needs and help them grow. The Chamber will continue to seek out relationships with local businesses and property owners. The mission of the Grandview Area Chamber is to promote and support an environment for the development, growth and success of the area’s business community. Economic Development committee members include: Jamie Gentry, Steve Papineau, Kristy Etling, Pat Bowman, Kent Studebaker, Michelle Wilson, and Dave Pritchard. Participation in the Economic Development committee is open to all members; please contact Michelle Wilson for information about upcoming meetings: mwilson@grandviewchamber.org or visit www.grandviewchamber. org.
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MARBLE CLIFF
Marble Cliff residents chair Education Foundation Gala and move event to The Walter Commons Most everyone who lives in Grandview or Marble Cliff loves the convenience and charm of these small towns. On the flipside however, residents can sometimes feel like they are circling a fishbowl. This year’s Education Foundation Gala organizers are encouraging guests to “burst the bubble,” says gala committee chair Heidi Bechtel. To that end, she and co-chairs Joanne Taylor and Stacey Sterneker, all Cambridge Boulevard moms, decided to break out of the Tri-Village area, passed on Arena District venues, and forewent campus sites as well. Instead, they settled on a beautiful and unusual home for the 2014 Grandview Heights-Marble Cliff Education Foundation’s annual fundraiser: The Walter Commons of St. Charles Preparatory School, near Bexley. The gala, aptly named “Burst the Bubble for Education,” is slated for Feb. 22 at Walter Commons, 2010 E. Broad St. With multi-story arched windows that echo the architecture of the 1923 brick preparatory school for boys, the Walter Commons was built in the mid-2000s and encloses the property’s original courtyard under its soaring ceilings. The 15,000-square-foot space retains the feel of its exterior origins. Rather than walls, columns rise out of the stone-tiled floors to support the roof. The exterior wall and staircase of the main edifice remain exposed to provide the fourth wall, providing a grand entrance and an impressive backdrop. The venue seats 600 people, and is a frequently booked for weddings and other formal events. The black-tie-optional gala kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails. An open bar will continue throughout the evening. Berwick Manor catering will provide appetizers and a gourmet dinner, and Midwest-based pop/ rock cover band Swagg will provide danceable hits from its repertoire until the event winds down at 11:30. The group has opened for such performers as The Black Keys, Digital Underground, Sublime, Ash, Smash Mouth and Charlie Daniels. Silent and live auctions, along with $150-per-person tickets, help raise money for the education foundation’s grants scholarship, and supplemental funding that benefits Grandview City Schools and the community. The planning committee has also promised guests many surprises. In recent years, the foundation has awarded grants to fund an interactive Smartboard for classroom instruction, the Grandview Heights High School’s musical production of Legally Blonde, the FIRST Robotics Team, and the field turf at Bobcat Stadium’s Anderson Field, among others, according to the committee chairs. Ticket are available online at www.eventbrite.com through Feb. 17. An online registration fee of up to $10 per ticket applies; but invitations have gone out in the mail, as well; attendees can pay by check with their RSVP. The foundation was established in 1991 to fund projects for schools and community groups. Since then, the board of trustees has built an endowment to award grants that expand educational opportunities, promote school, family, business and community partnerships, and encourage life-long learning.
2013 Continued from page 1 Miguel has spent years raising awareness and funding to find a cure for Breast Cancer in honor of his sister, Vicki Speakman. He now works for the National Susan G. Komen Foundation. Nichole Dunn from the Women’s Fund told
us about the work they do each day to empower girls and women to get an education, employment and ensure their independence. Jim Lockwood enlightened members on the water crisis in other countries, and spoke of the group Living Waters, a faith-based non-profit who builds wells and provides healthy, fresh water
SCENES FROM 2013
Last year’s theme was “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” tying in the familiar school supplies to the concert venue where it was held, Lifestyle Communities Pavilion in the Arena District.
From left: Greg Thomas, Sharla Weaver Thomas, Elaine Broderick, Rich Broderick, Janet Callison, and Steve Callison at LC Pavilion for 2013 Gala
Gala co-chairs Sharla Weaver Thomas, Elaine Broderick, Janet Callison
FOR TICKETS Tickets are available online at www.eventbrite.com through Feb. 17. An online registration fee of up to $10 per ticket applies; but invitations have gone out in the mail, as well; attendees can pay by check with their RSVP.
to underprivileged and underserved countries. Kate Shaner brought the reality of hunger in our own neighborhood to us. The Heart to Heart food pantry, located in First Community Church, serves hundreds of meals each week and always is in need of food and monetary donations. Furniture Bank of Ohio is a fantastic resource for
individuals and families who are referred to them for free furnishings, appliances and more to help them get established in new housing. And in December, we heard about the beautiful work National Church Residences is doing to restore and repair lives at the Commons on Third facility. Our members respond-
ed to these touching presentations by donating food, toys, time and discounted services to support the efforts. Our toy drive in December meant that many children who spent their holidays at Nationwide Children’s Hospital had a little something extra to brighten their stay. We are thankful for this community and the busi-
nesses in it. They support one another and they support other businesses that always are in need of additional resources to impact the lives of those less fortunate. Here’s to an even bigger, better year. Happy 2014!
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UPCOMING EVENT
Meet the Grandview Craft Beer Alliance By LAURA OLDHAM Several weeks ago Jamie Gentry, myself and my husband Doug formed the Grandview Craft Beer Alliance, a non-profit created to support and promote the growth of great craft beer in the Grandview area and throughout central Ohio. Simply stated we want to help foster more better beer in our neighborhood. As more breweries pop up in and around Columbus, it’s become very clear that central Ohio is a craft beer destination with the Grandview area being a hub for new, great craft breweries. Our goal is to support the breweries, growler and bottle shops and bars in our area that are serving, selling and fostering great craft beer. Our organization’s goal is to make Grandview a destination for craft beer lovers. Columbus Brew Adventures offers Grandview tours with stops currently at Barley’s Smokehouse, Zauber Brewing Company, Four String Brewing, The Ohio Taproom and Sideswipe Brewing, and more breweries will be joining our area soon. We’re in the middle of a fantastic craft beer boom as discussed on All Sides with Ann Fisher, and the GCBA wants to help support and sustain this vital local industry.
Grandview High Gravity Hullabaloo set for Feb. 1 To officially introduce ourselves we just announced our kickoff event, the Grandview High Gravity Hullabaloo. We’re celebrating strong beers (8% and above) and smoked meats with some of the best breweries from central Ohio. Sample beers from The Actual Brewing Company, Four String Brewing, Hoof Hearted Brewing, Barley’s Smokehouse and Brewpub, North High Brewing and Seventh Son Brewing as well as more breweries that we’re still adding. Enjoy a roasted pig from Bar-
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