Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Monthly The Power to Make a Difference
March 2013
Issue 57
Chamber honors business, civic leaders By NATE ELLIS ThisWeek Community News
Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in ThisWeek Community News March 14, 2013. The Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized a host of business and civic leaders for contributions to the local community and economy. A lucky 13 individuals and businesses were honored March 1 as part of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce’s fifth annual Community Celebration and Business Showcase. Held at the St. Agatha Church Parish Hall, the event was an opportunity for the chamber to look back at Upper Arlington’s evolution and the chamber’s own beginnings in 1977, as well as the direction of the community and area business sector. “The theme ‘Go Back to the Future’ gave attendees an opportunity to go back in time and see how Upper Arlington was formed while traveling decade by decade until they finally arrived to present day,” chamber President Becky Hajost said. “During the video presentation, each past chairperson of the board was recognized for their contribution and winners of the Taste of UA were recognized as gift cards were drawn by various audience participants.” This year, the chamber allowed the public to determine the winners of the Community Celebration and Business Showcase through Internet voting. The only criteria is that award finalists must be chamber members. “The chamber’s Community Celebration is a time to celebrate the economic vitality of Upper Arlington,” said Debbie Segor, Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce membership director. “And each year, we look forward to celebrating the efforts of our member businesses as well. “This event is the
culmination of a year of the chamber’s hard work in helping our members sustain, expand and grow their business in the local UA area,” she said. “This one day lets us celebrate our successes and honor our members.” Among the many individuals and businesses honored was Wes Newhouse, who received the 2012 W. Arthur Cullman Business Person of the Year Award. “It is a great honor to receive this award,” Newhouse said. “We live in an exceptional community with great schools, good government, excellent not for profit institutions and great businesses. “They all work together to make Upper Arlington a very special
Thirteen businesses and individuals were honored at the chamber’s annual Community Celebration. For more photos go online to ThisWeekNews.com/ upperarlington to the Business Monthly page turner. place to live and work.” Hajost said Newhouse’s work with the chamber has been vital to its success and to the local community and business sector. “Wes is a member of the chamber board of
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trustees and is the chair of the chamber’s economic development division,” Hajost said. “He works with the business development committee, which he chaired for two years, and the retail committee. “(He’s also a) guest
lecturer and on the panel of judges for the UA High School Entrepreneurship Class and Competition. Wes has also been a speaker for the Ask the Expert and Breakfast Networking programs.” Other high-profile awards went to Horizons
Cos., which received the 2012 Green Award; Ruth McNeil, the Upper Arlington Public Library’s community relations manager, who was given the 2012 Public Sector Award; and Upper Arlington City Councilwoman Deborah Johnson, who received the 2012 Community Service Award. Additional winners were: • Giant Eagle Market District, 2012 Large Business of the Year. • Bello Giardino, 2012 Small Business of the Year. • National Church Residences, 2012 Corporate Citizen Award. • Whole Foods Market, 2012 Business Image Award.
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Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly uachamber.org CHAMBER HONORS LEADERS Older Adult Resource Group lunch and Continued from those that have made sig• TechColumbus, 2012 learn event set for April 3 preivious page nificant contributions,” Outstanding Technology Award. Additionally, 2011-12 chamber board chairman Doug Ryan received recognition in appreciation of “Outstanding Service and Dedication.” “This year’s event featured tradition, progress and the future while trying to honor all of
Hajost said. “We have an excellent business climate in the UA area. “The Columbus region is growing, and the chamber is helping to make a real impact on the economic future in partnership with the city and all of our strategic partners.”
Thank you to our Community Celebration generous Silent Auction donors Amitai Sela Computing AT&T Kingsdale Bello Giardino BizWit, LLC - Robert Brzezinkski Blue Sky Exercise Bob Evans Restaurant Riverside Drive Bonnie Lustnauer - Talon Title Caffe DaVinci Chef O’Nette Cheryl’s Cookies Chris Potts Chris Scott City Scene Media Group Cliing Coldwell Banker King Thompson - Lach Team Dave’s Dogs & More Edie Blough - Title First First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. Gentle Touch Massage By Deb Great Harvest Bakery Greg Valentino - Chase Home Lending Guernsey Bank - Doug Lockwood HHH CPA Group Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar Huffman’s Market Jason Swart - Traditional Mortgage Banc Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream Judy Wright - National Church Residences Legacy Strategies, LLC Leslie’s Creperie Life Saver Lady Lynn Cook - Howard Hannah Real Estate Marisa Webb - Northwest Title Mary L. Dauberman Professional In-Home Care Monro Brakes/Tire Auto Service Centers New Avenue Architects Nicola Restaurant Noodles and Company -
Ask The Expert set for April 24 Join us for the Upper Arlington Economic Development Update featuring Bob Lamb, Thursday, April 25 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at TechColumbus. Register at (614) 481-5710 or email teresa@uachamber. org. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for nonmembers.
Upper Arlington Nutur Salon Paula Brooks - Franklin County Commissioner Patti Hughes, HER Realtors/Squeo Music PR Life Management Services RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Debbie Bower RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Barbara Richardson RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Barbara Waters RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Susan Toothman Royal Ginger Asian Fusion Bistro Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Senator Jim Hughes SGO Designer Glass SoPo Nail Spa Sports Clips Sue Grant - Jacobs Grant Design Suzy’s Helping Hands The Anelli Law Firm, LLC - Dianna M. Anelli The Depot The First Bexley Bank Frank Dilenschneider & Mary Ann Potter Lewis The Forum at Knightsbridge The Wine Bistro Tom & Jerry Automotive Service Tri-Village Magazine Whole Foods
Are you a veteran or the widow of a veteran? You could be entitled to a tax-free pension from the Veterans Administration. Join us to learn about the VA Non-Service Connected Disability Pension with Aid & Attendance - what it is, who can qualify and how to apply. The Chamber’s Older Adult Resource Group is hosting a lunch and learn event for area seniors on Wednesday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MCL Restaurant, 3160 Kingsdale Center, Upper
Community MarketPlace event attracts locals and visitors for citywide garage sale May 4 Learn more about this event and see the entire calendar of events online at uachamber.org. Contact the Chamber at www.uachamber.org or call (614) 481-5710 to participate.
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• Mary L. Dauberman Professional In-Home Care, 2012 Health and Wellness Award. • Susan Toothman, 2012 Jeanne E. Schaal Contributing Member of the Year Award. • Continental Realty, 2012 Economic Development Award.
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Community MarketPlace event attracts locals and visitors for city wide garage sale May 4 Upper Arlington’s Community Market Day will have people in the streets shopping for bargains throughout the day. Local businesses are able to benefit from the additional foot traffic in the city while residents will be able to clear out their garages and make some extra cash. As the Chamber strives to add value to the community and join all occupants together, we will gladly welcome the enthusiastic crowd May 4 who will come to visit local business sidewalk sales and residential streets and to do some Saturday shopping. Not only will individuals of the community profit, but some of the local businesses we hope will once again see extra customers walking through their doors. This type of event is a great way to show the rest of Columbus all that UA has to offer. As the Chamber strives to improve the quality of life and maintain the vitality of the community, we are thrilled to provide events such as this so others can regularly be reminded of what a
great city we have. We are looking for the event to have an even greater turnout this year. We would like to thank all those that participated last year that made this event so successful and look forward to an even more exciting event May 4. It is important for our Chamber to continuously look at ways to promote our community in partnership with the City and maintain the success of our thriving business environment. Get added visibility by sponsoring your business through yard signs, billboards, internet and print. The Chamber will inform people through multiple mediums to include extensive email chains, various social networking activities, printed advertising, signage and classified ads. Contact the Chamber at www. uachamber.org or call (614) 4815710 for more information. The Power of Local
CALENDAR OF EVENTS First Thursday’s Networking Event
We are so excited about this First Thursday’s event as we will be hosting it at the new Whole Foods store on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington. Whole Foods is kindly providing light appetizers for our networking guests. Join the Chamber as we check out the new store and network with fellow Chamber members. When: Thursday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Where: Whole Foods, 1649 W. Lane Avenue, Upper Arlington
Community Market Place
“Community Market Place…Connecting Business and Community” Community Market Place is a fun and innovative event connecting the residents of Upper Arlington with local businesses. The event encourages the promotion and support of the Upper Arlington business community, entrepreneurial spirit and community awareness. All residents are invited to hold a garage or yard sale on May 4, 2013 Visit uachamber.org to register. Where: City of Upper Arlington When: Saturday, May 4 starting 9 a.m. Contact admin@uachamber.org or (614) 4815710 to register for events.
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PREMIERE MEMBERS Amitai Sela Computing Arlingworth Home Care AT&T Ohio BizWit LLC Blue Sky Exercise Capaldo Construction Chip Ashby Dinsmore & Shohl LLP - Legal Counsel Fifth Third Bank Good Energy HHH CPA Group, LLC Home Helpers - Direct Link Home Health Care Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar Huntington National Bank Info Depot InfoGuard Corporation
KeyBank Mary L Dauberman Professional In Home Care Mill Run Gardens and Care Center National Church Residences National Church Residences First Community Village National Church Residences Home & Community Services (InCare) National Church Residences Mill Run Newhouse, Prophater, Letcher & Moots, LLC PNC Bank PNC Bank Premier at Sawmill Athletic Club Raymond James & Associates Kingsdale
RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors Susan Toothman Resource Development Group Scioto Country Club SGO Designer Glass Sport Clips The Arlington Bank The Forum at Knightsbridge Tom & Jerry Auto Service Upper Arlington City Schools Upper Arlington Community Improvement Corporation Upper Arlington Veterinary Hospital Whetstone Gardens and Care Center
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Congratulations honorees of Community Celebration!
Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the W. Arthur Cullman Business Person of the Year Award to Wes Newhouse.
Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Community Service Award to Upper Arlington City Councilwoman Deborah Johnson.
Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 BusiArea Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 ness Image Award to Whole Foods. Economic Development Award to Andy Mills, Continental Realty.
Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Health and Wellness Award to Mary L. Dauberman Professional In-Home Care
Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Corporate Citizen Award to National Church Residences.
Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Green Award to Horizons Cos.
Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Becky Hajost and Edie Blough welcome guest Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Small speaker to the event, Tom Walker CEO, Pres. TechBusiness of the Year to Bello Giardino. Columbus.
Thank you to all our generous sponsors and silent auction supporters who made this event possible.
For more information visit www.uachamber.org.