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GRANDVIEW AREA CHAMBER
April 11, 2013
Connections in Commerce | www.grandviewchamber.org
Vol. 2 | Issue 3
Chamber’s Spring Cha-Ching event was a huge success! Recently, the Grandview Chamber hosted its first upscale event, the Spring ChaChing at the Hollywood Casino. Highlights of the evening included a great silent auction, that generated over $2,000 to benefit the Chamber’s Scholarship and Workforce Development Funds, music by local band, The Combovers, and an awards presentation. Kurt Ludlow, co-anchor of the 5:30 news on WBNS 10TV, was the evening’s emcee. “We hoped for an attendance level of a hundred for our first event, and we had 196 registered attendees,” noted Michelle Wilson. “We were thrilled to get the support we did on our first event, and look forward to doing this every year.” The silent auction was handled entirely by Global Touch Marketing, a new marketing firm in Grandview. They built an app for bidding on the items which allowed guests to explore the casino and still
Meridian Award: Hayley Head
be involved in the bidding process. “They did an amazing job with taking an idea and bringing it to life in a very short period of time,” commented Wilson. Each year, the Chamber recognizes four members for their contributions to the Chamber and the Grandview community overall. The 2013 Awards were given to the following:
Hayley recently retired from her position of Executive Director of the Tri-Village Mentor League, where for 10 years, she worked diligently on behalf of the Grandview and Upper Arlington youth to enrich their lives. She has impacted so many young lives through her passion for the TVML mission, and many others with her generous contributions of time, encouragement and support.
Most Involved Member Award: Melissa Howell, owner of Shear Impressions Hair Design
Melissa has been a member of the Grandview Chamber for many years and supports the programming with participation, and produce and service giveaways regularly.
Community Service Award: Mary Ludlum, Director, Grandview Heights Public Library Mary has been at the helm of the Grandview Library since 2008 and will be retiring this year. She has been a constant
Gregory A. Kidwell advocate for the library and its community role. She always is present at community functions and is an innovative thinker who will be missed!
Small Business Person of the Year Award: Bonnie James, Advanced Reading Concepts
For the past 36 years, Bonnie has changed thousands of
Joelle M. Khouzam lives by teaching speed reading courses to individuals and businesses. She has been honored by many other institutions including Tech Columbus for her role in helping engineers and scientists improve their productivity. She is a great friend and advocate of the Grandview Chamber.
Special honors were given to two long-time leaders in this community and of the Grandview Area Chamber
The Chamber’s Scholarship Fund was re-named the Kidwell Scholarship Fund in honor of Gregory A. Kidwell. Greg is the President of Pathways/Members First Credit Union. Greg has served on the board for over 12 years as both treasurer and president and See CHA-CHING on page 2
THIRD ANNUAL GRANDVIEW DIGFEST
Event set for Saturday, June 15 from 4 to 11 p.m. The location will be the same as last year on Yard Street, but additional drink vendors are expected this year with the addition of many new establishments in the last year. “We have extended this year’s event by an hour since we found that patrons were just not ready to end the fun at 10 p.m.” said Michelle Wilson, Executive Director of the Grandview
Area Chamber and Destination Grandview. “And, the first hour of the event will be “Meet the Maker,” an opportunity to have conversations with the crafters before the entertainment begins and the crowds start to fill up the venue.” The goal of the Grandview Digfest is to promote the unique and wide variety of the micro-distilleries, win-
eries and craft breweries we have in central Ohio.
Patrons can purchase a taste of individual
products as well as fullpours. There are food offerings and the entertainment always keeps the crowd entertained. Curtis Onofri, Digfest Chairperson added that this year there will be specialized craft vendors to complement the beverage vendors. This would include crafters of locally made bar accessories, bar furniture, growler bags, etc. The home brewing
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competition will again be a major feature of the event. If you are a home brewer and wish to enter the competition, judged by SODZ, you will find registration information at www. grandviewdigfest.com. Don’t miss the coolest party of the summer! Join us June 15 and “Come Party In Our Backyard.”
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CHA-CHING Continued from page 1 has dedicated countless hours to benefit the Chamber. Members First is supportive of the Grandview Community in many ways such as the sponsorship of the annual Easter Egg Hunt with the City of GH, the presenting sponsor of the Annual Taste of Grandview, and several other community events and initiatives. A new fund also was
established in honor of Joelle M. Khouzam; the Khouzam Workforce Development Scholarship. Joelle also has served the Chamber for over 12 years as a board member and legal counsel. She currently sits as the City Attorney for the City of GH in addition to being the managing partner of Carlile, Patchen & Murphy. Joelle was instrumental in formalizing the Grandview Community Association
that runs the annual Tour de Grandview Bike Race. In addition, it was Joelle who first organized the Grandview Farmer’s Market. She is tireless in her work and volunteer efforts on behalf of the Grandview area, so it is apt that a workforce development fund be named in honor of her. A portion of the proceeds raised from the Spring Cha-Ching will benefit both the Kidwell Scholarship Fund and
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the Khouzam Workforce Development Scholarship. Applications for those scholarships will be available in the Grandview Heights high school counseling office in early April. Finally, many, many thanks to everyone who supported the Spring Cha-Ching! It will make a difference in the lives of GHHS students.
Thank you to our sponsors:
LEFT: Award winners from left: Melissa Howell, Bonnie James, Greg Kidwell, Mary Ludlum, Joelle Khouzam and Hayley Head
Thank you
LEFT: Jill Gershutz, Curtis Onofri, Michelle Wilson, Jamie Gentry, Kristy Etling. ABOVE: Global Touch Marketing - Silent Auction gurus
For everyone’s support and attendance at the first Spring Cha-Ching!
Contact us Michelle Wilson, Executive Director (614) 486-0196, mwilson@grandviewchamber.org Jill Gerschutz, President (614) 340-1713, jgerschutz@cuofohio.org. Kristy Etling, Vice President (614) 225-3109, kristen.smeltzer@ml.com. Curtis Onofri, Treasurer (614) 222-3162, conofri@cmefcu.org
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MARKETING
Is mobile marketing right for you and your business? Contributed by Jared Wenzel, Global Touch Marketing
NEW MEMBERS Active Edge Chiropractic Jasmine Craner (614) 407-5335 jasmine@activeedgechiropractic.com activeedgechiropractic.com 1156 Dublin Road, Suite 102, Columbus, OH 43215 EME Painting & Drywall Zach Batty batty.7@gmail.com (614) 499-0077 EMEpainting.com 1337 W. 7th Ave., Columbus, OH 43212
Mobile Marketing is making an impact in today’s marketplace. Back in the late 90’s when cell phones were becoming more popular, did you ever think that someday they would be used for marketing? Technology has evolved from the typical cell phone into the hand held computer known as the smartphone. People now make payments, read reviews, and even redeem coupons through their phones. Here are some statistics that most likely will get you thinking more about mobile marketing: • 98% of SMS messages sent are opened, and 83% of them are opened within three minutes • Four out of five consumers use smartphones to shop • 68% of men are likely to make purchases due to mobile ads, whereas only 58% of women are likely to make a purchase • Men are more likely than women to redeem mobile coupons (35% vs. 27%) • 44% of advanced device owners are looking for coupon opportunities on their devices and 17% have already purchased a product
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Twenty-one percent of consumers search for a coupon on their mobile device while in a store. via mobile platforms • 55% of consumers express an interest in mobile coupons but only 10 percent have actually received one from a merchant • 21% of consumers search for a coupon on their mobile device while in a store • 56% of people believe mobile can make the shopping experience more enjoyable • Nearly 50% of smartphone owners use (or plan to use) their phones for mobile shopping The statistics show that people,
now more than ever are using their mobile device to assist with their purchasing decisions. As smartphone phone usage grows, now might be a good time to ask yourself if it is time to add mobile to your marketing strategy? SOURCES: comScore, 2012, Mobile Advertising Survey, 2012, GfK,2012, Mercator Advisory Group, 2012, Mobile Audience Insights Report from JiWire, 2012, Lightspeed Research, 2011, ABI Research, 2010, Techpedia, 2011
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COMING EVENTS
EURO Bike Night will meet up again this summer in Grandview EURO Bike Night is a unique alternative to other bike nights in the Columbus, Ohio area and beyond. It began in 2007 when Michael Small and Stephen Newton, long time contributors to the Grandview community, decided it was time for something different. We always felt a bit out of place while visiting many other local bike nights in the area. It was typical to find only a small sampling of European motorcycles such as our own. These other bike nights are typically dominated by Harley Davidson and a variety of Japanese brand sport bikes. We sat around drinking coffee on Grandview Avenue one evening and pondered starting our own event. What started out as an e-mail to several fellow EURO bike owners soon established itself as the first European-themed event in the state. So what makes us different? Well, the obvious is the focus on European motorcycles and scooters. On any given night one can find an amazing array of European technology on display, be it vintage or the hottest bikes right off the showroom floor. BMW, Ducati and Triumph are always well represented. And, it's always exciting to see what else
2013 EURO Bike Night Schedule Grandview EURO Bike Night will be held twice a month beginning April 30. Thereafter, it will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month through September at 6 p.m. This schedule is subject to change. Visit eurobikenight.com for updates. might roll in: Norton, BSA, Moto Guzzi, Aprilia, MV Agusta, Vespa. EURO is the focus but we exclude no one. All makes and models are not only welcome but encouraged to attend. But it's much more – our bike night is also a very family-friendly event. It is quite common for local families to walk to the event. Nothing pleases the kids more than Jeni's Ice Cream on a warm summer evening and getting to sit on an accommodating bike owner's machine for a quick photo op. Finally, our bike night has really started to feel like a family reunion each time we meet. Great friendships have been fostered and we continue to welcome newcomers into the family each season. We hope you'll stop by Grandview Avenue and check us out this year. SOURCE: eurobikenight.com
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Music on the Lawn Band is Conspiracy (R&B Funk). 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Grandview Library, ghpl.org
Third Annual Grandview Digfest! Celebrate local beverage crafters, savor some great eats, and enjoy live music by local bands. 4 to 11 p.m. at the Grandview Yard, www.grandviewdigfest.com
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Music on the Lawn Band is The Professors (60’s Rock). 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Grandview Library, ghpl.org
Music on the Lawn Band is The British Invasion (60’s Music). 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Grandview Library, ghpl.org
JUN 28
Memorial Day Service 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Memorial Park at the corner of Northwest Blvd and Oxley Road, rain location is at the Grandview High School Auditorium.
Grandview HOP Enjoy live music, vendors and specials at participating merchants. 5 to 9 p.m. along Grandview Avenue between First and Fifth avenues. www.grandviewhop.com
Music on the lawn Band is Dave Powers (Jazz) 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.¸ Grandview Library, ghpl.org
Grandview HOP Enjoy live music, vendors and specials at participating merchants. 5 to 9 p.m. along Grandview Avenue between First and Fifth avenues. www.grandviewhop.com
JUN 28
Tri-Annual Mother’s Day Home Tour From 1 to 4 p.m., the Tour this year will feature three early Marble Cliff homes, that are all Craftsman Style. Visit www.gcmchs.org for more information.
Community Cookout Stop by for a hot dog and mingle with your neighbors! Following the parade at Myers Realty, 1221 Grandview Avenue.
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MAY 11
Grandview’s Great Garage Sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.grandviewheights. org for more information.
MAY 12
Monthly Luncheon: A Personal Connection to Breast Cancer Join the chamber as Miguel Perez of Komen Columbus speaks. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Z. Cucina. Register online at www.grandviewchamber.org
Memorial Day Parade, W. First Avenue between Cambridge Blvd. and Pierce Field., 10 a.m., Visit www.grandviewheights.org
JUN 13 JUN 11
ForeHope Benefit Golf Outing “Texas Golf Scramble” will take place at Mohican Hills Golf Course with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Register online at www.forehope.org
APRIL - JUNE
JUN 15
Monthly Luncheon: “Pay it Forward” Chamber luncheon will feature North American Broadcasting Co. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., First Community Village, Gardiner Room. Register online at www.grandviewchamber.org
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The 20th Annual Tour de Grandview! Join the street party on Grandview Avenue between First and Second avenues from 6 to 11 p.m. Bike races start at 6:30 p.m. www. tourdegrandview.com.
Monthly Luncheon: Networking Event No set program, come eat and mingle with fellow members. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grandview Heights High School, www.grandviewchamber.org
Are you interested in partnering with the Chamber on an event? Contact Michelle Wilson at mwilson@ grandviewchamber.org
Grandview HOP starts in May! The Grandview HOP will take place this year the last Saturdays of the months of May through August with ONE exception. This year, the June HOP will take place on Friday night, June 28 rather than Saturday so that we can celebrate with the patrons of the 20th Annual Tour de Grandview. Traditionally, the TDG has taken place on Sunday afternoon, but due to the anniversary event, the races will be Friday evening from 6:30 to 11 p.m. and will be complemented with a street party on Grand-
view Avenue along with the HOP activities. The HOP features local bands, food trucks, art and craft vendors set up along Grandview Avenue between First and Fifth avenues and the local merchants and retailers often offer HOP specials. The purpose of the event is to raise awareness of the Grandview area and all the unique offerings we have for visitors. Dates for this year’s HOP events are Saturday, May 25 from 5 to 9 p.m., following the Memorial Parade earlier in the day and the community cookout held at Myers
Realty. Friday, June 28 from 5 to 11 p.m. in conjunction with the street party and bike races of the 20th Annual Tour de Grandview. Saturday, July 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. following the 20th Annual Lazy Daze Festival , that will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in front of the Grandview Library. And, finally, we’ll wrap up the HOP season on Saturday, August 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. For questions or to participate in the HOP, please email Michelle Wilson at mwilson@ grandviewchamber.org.
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HEALTHCARE
The employer mandate: What you need to know By MARTY VAUGHAN You may have heard about the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act (a.k.a., health care reform law). But what exactly is it, and who has to comply? The Department of Treasury has released some initial rules so companies can begin planning, until the Internal Revenue Service releases final rules. Here are some of the main rules:
Impact on businesses:
• Businesses with 50 or more fulltime employees (including full-time equivalents) must offer a mandated minimum level of coverage that people can afford. These companies are considered “applicable large employers.” • This mandate goes into effect for new or renewing plans starting January 1, 2014. If “applicable large employers” don’t follow the employer mandate, they must pay: • $2,000 per year per full-time employee (after the first 30) if any full-time employee gets government aid to lower his or her coverage cost through the health insurance marketplaces (a.k.a., exchanges) because minimum essential coverage wasn’t offered. • $2,000 per year per full-time employee (after the first 30) – or $3,000 per subsidized full-time employee, whichever is less – if coverage is not consid-
For more information about the employer mandate and other health care reform topics, visit www.anthem.com/healthcarereform any time. ered affordable (which has been defined as meaning that employee contribution costs for single coverage exceed 9.5% of the employee’s yearly earnings).
Here are definitions of a few key terms about the employer mandate:
• Applicable large employers: Those with 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalents). To find out if you are an applicable large group
employer*: 1. Add the number, month by month from the past year, of all employees that are full-time, full-time equivalent and seasonal. 2. Divide the total number of employees for the year by 12. 3. If the result is not a whole number round down to the next lowest whole number. 4. If the result is less than 50, the company is not an “applicable large
employer” for the current calendar year. • Full-time employee: Employee who works an average of at least 30 hours per week. • Hours of service: Hours paid for performing work, or the right to be paid when no work is done – e.g., for paid time off for illness, vacations, holidays, etc. We will keep you up-to-date on how this mandate may affect you as the final rules are released by the government. For more information about the employer mandate and other health care reform topics, visit www.anthem.com/ healthcarereform any time. Offer of coverage, affordability safe harbors and assessable payments – Notice 2012-58 lists methods employers may use when calculating coverage offerings, conditions for using an affordability safe harbor and assessable payments. The rules depend on a variety of factors such the type of employer and employees (hourly, salary, seasonal, etc), unpaid employee leaves, look-back periods, etc. *This content is provided solely for informational purposes. It is not intended as and does not constitute legal advice. The information contained herein should not be relied upon or used as a substitute for consultation with legal, accounting, tax and/or other professional advisers.
Third Avenue and Edgehill Road improvements cause restrictions The City of Columbus and private utility companies have moved to the next phase of improvements for West Third Avenue and Edgehill Road immediately west of SR 315. Work began in June 2012 with utility work and storm sewer installation. No work will be done on the railroad viaduct during 2013. NOTE: Third Avenue will be restricted to eastbound-only traffic between Edgehill Road and Olentangy River Road starting April 3, 2013. Westbound traffic on Third Avenue will be detoured to Fifth Avenue. This restriction will be in place approximately four to five weeks. Following the eastbound-only restriction, there will be a full closure of Third Avenue between Olentangy River Road and Edgehill Road for approximately 70 days.
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Third Avenue between Olentangy River Road and Edgehill Road • Widen and reconstruct road • Project includes curbs, ramps, sidewalks, shared-use paths, street lights, updated traffic signals and signs.
Third Avenue between Olentangy River Road and Norton Avenue • Widen, reconstruct and resurface road • Project includes curbs, ramps, sidewalks, shared-use paths, street lights, updated traffic signals and signs • Partial closures and lane restric-
Edgehill Road between Third Avenue and Fifth Avenue • Widen and resurface road • Project includes curbs, ramps, sidewalks, street lights, updated traffic signals and signs. • Lane restrictions on Edgehill Source: The City of Columbus
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VILLAGE OF MARBLE CLIFF Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society
2013 Tour Of Homes Mother’s Day Event Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society’s 2013 Tour ofHomes is scheduled for Mother’s Day, May 12, 2013 from 1 to 4 pm.With the gracious cooperation of the owners this year’s tour will feature three early Marble Cliff homes. All are Craftsman Style. Two date from1911 and the third was built in 1917. All retain many original features. Two of the homes were built by members of the Bellows family: uncle, aunt, and cousins of artist George Bellows, a Columbus native. A very special and unusual feature of this year’s tour will be a fourth tour site,the Atrium of Trinity UMC, where the Society, in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, will offer an exhibit and program on the artist. Details are in process. 2013 Home Tour Sites are: • 1430 Cambridge Boulevard - Evans Residence, House Captain: Tracy Liberatore • 1449 Arlington Avenue - Leach Residenc, House Captain: Win Keller • 2041 West Third Avenue - Voelker
Residence, House Captain: Brian Kuyper Our research goal is to provide as full a history of each site as can be had. If any reader happens to be a former resident of any of the toursites,or knows anything of the history of the homes or families who occupied them, the house captains listed above will be eager to hear from you. In addition to the house captains, GH/MCHS trustees with specific home tour responsibilities include: Logistics Chair –Ruthanne James; Research and Editorial Chair –Patrick Mooney; Docent Chair –Win Keller; Marble Cliff and ColumbusMuseum of Art Liaison –Kent Studebaker. Look for more complete information about Home Tour 2013 details and the stories of the homes themselves in Tri-Village This Week Grandview as a weekly feature beginning in mid-April. Be sure your May calendar includes Grandview Heights/MarbleCliff Historical Society’s 2013 Tour of Homes on the afternoon of May 12! Visit www.gcmchs.org for more information.
Friends of the Library sale The Grandview Friends of the Library are selling 3” and 4” potted herbs and vegetables. With a variety of over 60 plants, there is something for everyone. Orders must be received by April 15, pick up at the Library on May 4th. Visit www.ghpl.org for an order form.
Ohio Power Tool marks 30 years of business with expansion, new jobs A family-owned, central Ohio power tool supply and repair business is marking its 30th year in business by expanding to a new facility and adding jobs. Ohio Power Tool will be moving to 999 Goodale Boulevard in Grandview Heights, near the intersection of Northwest Blvd. The new building is more than five times the size of Ohio Power Tool’s current location on Dublin Road in Columbus. The larger facility will allow the company to add new lines of equipment, increase inventory, and hire additional
“We are excited about the opportunities this new facility presents. It should allow our business to grow for decades to come.” — JAY AMSTUTZ Owner, Ohio Power Tool employees for the sales, purchasing and accounting departments. The additional space will also enable the company to create more displays in its showroom. Business owners Jim Amstutz, his wife Suzanne and son Jay, plan to move the business into the new building in July,
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with a grand opening scheduled for September. With his background in the pneumatic tool industry, Jim Amstutz seized the opportunity in 1983 to start his own company, servicing the central Ohio area with tool repairs. The company quickly grew to include tool sales
as customer demand increased. Ohio Power Tool stayed at its first location on Rich Street until it outgrew the building in 1997 and moved to Dublin Road. Ohio Power Tool launched its website in 2000, which helped the company tap into markets outside central Ohio. Today, the
George Bellows and Painting Modern America with CMA Enjoy a presentation about artist George Bellows with the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) on Tuesday, April 30, from 7 to 8 p.m. George Bellows left Columbus in 1904 to take the New York art world by storm. In just five short years, he was considered among the nation’s most respected artists. CMA’s Curator of American Art Melissa Wolfe will discuss the cultural and artistic reasons for this Columbus native’s fame in her talk George Bellows and Painting Modern America.
Save the date Tuesday, April 30, from 7-8 p.m. at the Grandview Heights Public Library This special event celebrates the CMA exhibit George Bellows and the American Experience, on view August 23, 2013—January 4, 2014. Presented by: CMA, Grandview Heights/Marble Cliff Historical Society, and The Village of Marble Cliff.
online presence makes it easier for local and national customers find the items they need. “We are excited about the opportunities this new facility presents” Said Jay Amstutz. “It should allow our business to grow for decades to come.” The diversity of the company’s customers, including industrial,
automotive and construction from throughout the country, kept the business prospering during the recession. Business First has named Ohio Power Tool to its Fast 50 class of the fastest growing companies in central Ohio for the past five years. The company ranked 20th last year.
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