Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce

Business Monthly

March 2014

Issue 45

Awards to be presented at Annual Chamber Luncheon March 21

This year’s Annual Meeting, sponsored by Raising Cane’s, Rider + Reinke Financial Group, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Allied Sources, will be held at Heritage Golf Club, Friday, March 21, 2014. We are proud to announce our winners: Most Involved Volunteer, Timothy Payne, Edward Jones-Roberts Rd.; Emerging Business, Kitamu Coffee; Established Business, JC & Co. Please come to honor these deserving chamber members! We will also be delivering our annual Chamber report. Mark your calendar and plan to attend on March 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost is $27 for members and $32 for prospective members and guests. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, March 18. Reservations are required and payment must be made before the event. You may make your reservation at www. hilliardchamber.org, by contacting the Chamber office at 876-7666, or email info@hilliardchamber.org.

Hollyfest Scholarships available for 2014 The Hollyfest Foundation Scholarship, sponsored by the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, is available to a graduating senior of Hilliard Bradley High School, Hilliard Darby High School and Hilliard Davidson High School. The Foundation will be providing an award of $8,000 payable over a four year period and a one-time $2,000 award to each high school. There will also be a one-time $1,000 award given to a graduating senior who attends Tolles Career & Technical Center. Students may pick up an application at their guidance office. The deadline to turn in applications is March 20, 2014 and should be returned to the guidance office in each building.

It’s still under wraps! We will be announcing a new FREE chamber member benefit at our Annual Meeting on March 21 at Heritage Golf Club. The Hilliard Chamber has invested in this new program which will benefit each member of the chamber, whether you are a retail, manufacturing, restaurant, financial, etc. member! Come and hear it first at the annual meeting!

Business After Hours set for March 26

Gierach receives top state award At a recent statewide conference for the Chambers of Commerce Executives Ohio, Libby Gierach, President/CEO of the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the Professional of the Year. She was honored by her colleagues, selected from all the chamber professionals in the state for this prestigious recognition. The presentation of the award was kept a surprise until it was revealed during the annual meeting program at the conference. Gierach attributes receiving the honor to the success of the community and working with the various stakeholders such as elected officials, the school district, organizations and most importantly the businesses. “An individual award such as this can only occur when the

community is working together to provide the best environment for our businesses and residents. I appreciate that the Hilliard Chamber is seen as an integral part of our community’s growth,” Gierach said. “I am proud that the Hilliard community has been recognized through this award.” We are pleased to announce that Gierach also received the Accredited Professional (AP) designation which encourages professional growth and recognizes exemplary achievement of those that manage Ohio’s local chambers of commerce. The CCEO-AP designation recognizes those among chamber professionals who have achieved high levels of professional competency.

Stone Oak Retirement Resort invites all chamber members to the business reveal and chamber business after hours on Wednesday, March 26 at 5 p.m. at Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Drive in Columbus. We are partnering with our colleagues at the Dublin and Columbus Chambers of Commerce to provide a multi-chamber event. Stone Oak Retirement Resort will open on Trueman Boulevard in Hilliard. Stone Oak representatives, Chamber representatives, and local dignitaries will speak during a short program followed by networking. Adult beverages and food will be served. You must register on the chamber website if attending.

Libby Gierach attributes the award to the success of the community and working with stakeholders.

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Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

Earman and Wood, CPA’s: a family team Earman and Wood, CPA’s moved to Hilliard in August of 2000 with Larry Earman (the dad) and Lisa Wood (the daughter) as partners. The firm employs two people in addition to Larry and Lisa. Larry handles the accounting, auditing and bookkeeping and Lisa handles the income tax matters. That separation of responsibilities is how they are able to work side by side and not get in each other’s way. Larry graduated from The Ohio State University and has over 44 years of experience in providing accounting and income tax services. First he was with Arthur Andersen & Co. in Columbus and San Diego, and for the last 35 years as a partner in a Columbus accounting firm. His experience is in meeting the accounting needs of small businesses. He has worked on a substantial number of real estate and construction companies; retail; wholesale; restaurants; medical, dental and veterinary practices; oil and gas production; not-for-profit agencies; and services to the developmentally disabled. Larry has been an active

part of the Hilliard community for many years. He served on the Hilliard City Schools Board of Education from 1985 through 1991. He served on the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce for 12 years. As a chamber member he was chairman of the Hollyfest Arts and Craft Show for several years. Since 2006, Larry has also served Norwich Township as a trustee. “You don’t last in accounting for 44 tax seasons if you don’t love the job,” says Larry. That love of the job apparently showed as Lisa has followed in her dad’s footsteps. She majored in accounting at Ohio University. Dad couldn’t convince her to go

to OSU. She earned a scholarship to the University of Denver where she received a Master of Taxation. After graduation she was employed by Deloitte and Touche LLP and a smaller accounting firm in Denver for five years. In 1999 she came “home” to work for her dad’s firm and is now a partner. Lisa provides income tax consulting, income tax return preparation, college planning, retirement planning and estate planning. In 2001 Lisa was appointed to the City of Hilliard Board of Tax Appeals. Lisa has also served on the board of directors for the Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce, serving as the treasurer, and also on the board of directors for Leadership Hilliard. The four people in the firm have worked together for numerous years to provide their clients the quality service they deserve and expect. If you are not satisfied with your current accounting arrangements, give Earman and Wood, CPA’s a call at 850-CPAS (850-2727). You will be glad you did.

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M.C. Mobility Systems, Inc. Lacey Christie 7233 Industrial Pkwy. Plain City, OH 43064 (800) 834-8301 www.mcmobilitysystems.com With four stores serving the state of Ohio, M.C. Mobility is a leader in handicap wheelchair accessible vans and mobility equipment. M.C. is a dealer for Braun Ability wheelchair vans and lifts and sells both new and used vans. Retirement Strategies, Ltd. James Lindner 5060 Parkcenter Ave. Dublin, OH 43017 (614) 799-8668 www.retirement-strategies.com Retirement Strategies is a fullservice, independent, fee-based

Tuscany Trip discount ends March 31 We need a deposit of $450 to qualify for the $100 discount by March 31. The cost is $2,549, based on double occupancy. The cost includes a round trip airfare from Columbus, OH to Italy; round trip transfers between airports and hotel; seven nights first class hotel; daily breakfast and four dinners; City tour of Florence and Pisa; Chianti wine tasting and English speaking guide. This trip is open to anyone who wants to go so talk to your family, friends and colleagues to take this trip of a lifetime! Interested? Contact the Chamber office!

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The Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo which will be held at the Makoy Center on Wednesday, August 6, also needs members on its committee. The responsibilities include helping with the planning of the event, following up with our

We visited the Makoy Center, 5462 Center St., as members of the Membership Committee came in with lots of prizes to announce that they were our February FABULOUS chamber member! Who will be the next random chamber member to be selected? Wait and see in the next newsletter!

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Tee it up and participate in the Golf Outing!

The Chamber’s Annual Golf Outing will be held on Monday, June 16 at Heritage Golf Club. We are looking for businesses that wish to sponsor holes, tee boxes, putting contest, predict your distance and other fun specials that day. Look for the information soon on our website or call the chamber for more details. We will also be looking for you to golf in the event by signing up a team or even as an individual so we may pair you with others. Get your swing in shape, but make sure you come for the fun! It will be a shotgun start scramble format.

Volunteer on a committee — Golf and The Taste of Hilliard! We have some upcoming events which need volunteers to make them run smoothly. The Golf Outing will be on Monday, June 16 at Heritage Golf Club and we need people to assist with the preparations and also the day of the event.

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sponsors, distributing materials, etc. A committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 12 at the Makoy Center starting at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Both of these committees are great ways for chamber members to

network with others in a smaller environment while helping the chamber execute fun events! Please contact Libby Gierach at (614) 876-7666 or via email at info@hilliardchamber.org if you are interested in either committee.

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