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BUSINESS
GRANDVIEW AREA CHAMBER
October 2, 2014
Connections in Commerce | www.grandviewchamber.org
Vol. 3 | Issue 1
Ninth Annual Taste of Grandview & Tailgate had great mix of food and fun It was a picture perfect day for the 9th Annual Taste of Grandview & Tailgate on September 13, 2014. Sun and perfect 70-degree temperatures were enjoyed by about 2,000 people at this year’s event. For the first time in event history, there were two presenting sponsors; Wright-Patt Credit Union, new to the Grandview Area and located in the Grandview Yard, and AT&T Uverse, that soon will be servicing the Grandviewproper area, and currently serves the Columbus portion of the 43212 zip code. Other sponsors who supported the event were: Tom & Jerry’s Auto Service, Title Boxing, The City of Grandview Heights, Destination Grandview, Starburst Media, Barnes & Thornburg, Cliing Marketing, Noteworthy Music, TriVillage Mentor League and Car2Go. There were many new restaurant participants this year, too. “The feedback I have received since the event has been very positive and everyone loved the mix of restaurants and their offerings,” said Michelle Wilson of the Grandview Area Chamber. “We had a few returning restaurants and several newcomers this year for patrons to enjoy.” Restaurants this year included: Marhsall’s Grandview, Yats Cajun Creole, Whole Foods, Jobu Ramen, The Oilerie, Columbus Fish Market, Dewey’s Pizza, Red Hook Grill, Cap City Fine Diner, Miller’s Ale House, Skyward Grille, Aladdin’s Eatery, Local Cantina and Matt the Miller’s. The beer served this year also was local to Grandview; Four String Brewery and Zauber Brewing.
Thank you sponsors, volunteers, participants and community for making the Taste a great success! Two years ago we added a beer garden to the event, but we also wanted to offer the community a balance of family activities. We added a large screen to cheer on the Buckeyes, this year on a 16x9’ LED wall from Hughies AudioVisual, and invited local sports teams to join us at the event. The Ohio Machine and the Columbus Crew joined us, and the TriVillage Mentor League provided children’s activities. And, we can’t forget our amazing entertainers throughout the day. New Basics Brass Band opened the show with some fantastic jazz and a few tunes to get us ready for the game. SupaFun Band, a whimsical group including trumpet, tuba, trombone played a halftime show full of Buckeye cheer. The post-game entertainment was none other than Mary Ervin and her group of Jolly Steppers. This event just wouldn’t be the same without them! Thank you to everyone who volunteered, sponsored and helped bring this annual community event to life. And, thanks to all of you who came out that Saturday afternoon to enjoy delicious food, local beer, family activities and entertainment. We’ll see you again next year for the event’s 10th Anniversary!
Call for nominations! The Grandview Area Chamber’s Board of Directors is taking nominations for open board seats through November 15, 2014. If you would like to nominate yourself or another individual (with their permission) to serve a three-year term, please send a letter of interest to Michelle Wilson at mwilson@grandviewchamber.org.
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Chamber Challenge made it to the big screen Enter Vital Companies. Earlier this year, the Vital provided all of the Grandview Area Chamber photography used in the new initiated and completed a branding campaign and on new initiative called The the new website. But, they Chamber Challenge. The did so much more. They new idea was sparked by a made a 15-minute movie A mix of reality TV. “It’s a combination of See the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube. documentary of sorts. Gateway Film Center Restaurant Rescue and com/watch?v=H-oLDDTdfUc&feature=youtu.be hosted the premier of the Extreme Makeover,” said Chamber Challenge movie Michelle Wilson, Executive at the Chamber’s monthly later in February and it was full Director. luncheon on September 11th. steam ahead. A new business “Our chamber has grown Kristy Etling, President of the plan was given to The French Loaf substantially over the last five Chamber Board of Directors along with financial consulting, years with more members and noted, “We all filed into Studio 3 staff training and coaching. A new larger events. I really wanted to not knowing what to expect, and branding campaign was designed give something back to a local walked out inspired by what was and a full website was underway. business while bringing together accomplished at The French Loaf.” On the weekend of May 16-18, the chamber members and the Johnny DiLoretto of the Gateway we took possession of the bakery community-at-large.” Film Center and previously a local and the owner wasn’t allowed back We approached The French Loaf TV personality, emceed the event until Sunday night at 5 p.m. In a Bakery in January of this year, and with a Q&A session following total of 25 hours over the weekend, luckily, Marjon Lococo accepted the movie. He and his staff were many, many volunteers cleaned, the challenge. She was facing some extremely complimentary of the painted, carpeted, assembled tough times at the bakery since project and were happy to host the furniture, planted flowers, installed acquiring it and just needed a premier. new fixtures and more. When boost to get the business back on The movie is available to the keys were turned back over, it’s feet again. “The minute I threw view on You Tube at https:// the idea out to the membership, we Marijon literally cried tears of www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpure joy. The French Loaf was had members volunteering their oLDDTdfUc&feature=youtu.be transformed from a drab bakery services, products and time,” said Watch it. Be inspired. Take the with 30-year old fixtures, to a Wilson. next Challenge. bright, inviting place to visit. The project began just a month
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Thank you to these generous sponsors for accepting the Challenge! Members First, Pathways Financial Credit Union: Funding King Business Interiors: Furniture, interior design Vital Companies: Filming, interviews, documentary, photography 2Shea Creative: Design of logo, menus, signage, branding Adept Marketing: Complete website ZarZar Group: Training/coaching US Bank: Financial consulting Shelby Management: Business plan Hyatt Place: Patio furniture The Candle Lab: Patio foliage NABCO: Airtime/radio commercials Atchley Signs: Signage, installation Advantage Printing: Printing Kent Studebaker, Mayor of Marble Cliff: Consulting New Avenue Architects: Consulting Grandview Dental Care: Social Media and the many, many volunteers who cleaned, painted, assembled furniture, bought flowers and much more!
Kristy Etling,
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Jamie Gentry, Vice President
Michelle Wilson, Executive Director (614) 486-0196, mwilson@ grandviewchamber.org
Curtis Onofri, Treasurer Laura Oldham, Secretary
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NEW MEMBERS 2Checkout.com Karie Arce 855 Grandview Ave., Suite 110 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 921-2449 www.2co.com
Jobu Ramen Michael Kopfman 1439 Grandview Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 481-5480 www.joburamen.com
R. Middendorf Media, LLC Rodney Middendorf 1375 W 2nd Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 940-4249 www.rmiddendorf.com
Barnes & Thornburg LLP Amy Ruth Ita 41 South High St., Suite 3300 Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 628-0096 www.btlaw.com
Live Happier Coaching Nancy Smith 939 West 3rd Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 219-2031 http://live-happier.com
Red Roof Inn Cris Hansen 441 Ackerman Columbus, OH 43202 (614) 267-9941 www.redroof.com
Boulevard Presbyterian Church Preston Shealy 1235 Northwest Blvd. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 486-0267 http://blvdchurch.org
Made For You Leslie Koch 1250 Grandview Ave. Grandview Heights, OH 43212 (614) 563-7321
Rock Solid Academy Debie Hague 2299 Cardigan Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 481-7728 http://Rocksolidacademy.com
Burgie MediaFusion Barbara Burgie 693 1/2 High St. Worthington, OH 43085 (614) 273-0783 http://burgiemediafusion.com Donatos Pizza Lianne McGlade 1612 Northwest Blvd. Grandview, OH 43212 (614) 486-5363 www.donatos.com Dorgan Consulting Kevin Dorgan 1367 Sunrise Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 446-3091 www.dorganconsulting.com
Manifest Solutions Alexis Evans 2035 Riverside Drive Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (614) 446-0784 MT Business Technologies Todd Boone 750 Brooksedge Plaza Drive Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 895-8206 www.mtbt.com Noteworthy Music Tony Hagood Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (614) 859-0166 www.NoteworthyMusicOhio.com
State of Devotion Jim Jackson Columbus, OH 43212 www.stateofdevotion.com The Commissary Kate Djupe 1400 Dublin Road Marble Cliff, OH 43215 (614) 975-9543 http://thecommissarycolumbus. com World Class Title Kelley Shumaker-Sauerzopf 5040 Pine Creek Drive, Suite B Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 882-8022 www.worldclasstitle.com Wright-Patt Credit Union Carrie Poel 1500 Lake Shore Drive, Suite 375 Columbus, OH 43204 (614) 603-2831 www.wpcu.coop
Rude Dog Grandview Drew Semke 1765 W. Third Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 486-7364 Skyward Grille MIke Ratliff 2185 Riverside Drive Columbus, OH 43221 (614) 221-9263
Yats Cajun Creole Michael O’Rourke 1386 Grandview Ave. Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 486-9287 http://Yatscajuncreole.com
Speech Bubble PR Cheryl Harrison 2565 Charing Road #3 Upper Arlington, OH 43221 (614) 271-8475 http://speechbubblepr.com
Visit GrandviewChamber.org for our schedule of events, news on members and the benefits of membership. The Grandview Area Chamber of Commerce is making ‘Connections in Commerce.’
e-Waste Collection City of Grandview Heights e-waste recycle drive
Help keep e-waste out of our landfill by donating your used electronics to Goodwill Columbus. Not only do you protect the environment, but you’ll also assist us in providing services to those in the commmunity with developmental disabilities. Accepted items: Computers, monitors, cell phones, electronics and small household appliances. All data that is left on PDAs, cell phones and computers is safely removed from all products through our certified recycler. We are not accepting large appliances at this time. WHEN Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE Services Department, 1525 Goodale, Columbus, OH 43212
Farewell Rife’s Market
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
Our community will miss you and we wish your family the very best!
For more information and a complete list of accepted items, visit htttp://tinyurl.com/mqv4aal
After 78 years of serving the Grandview community with the freshest produce, meats and other Ohio specialty products, the Rife family is closing the market’s doors.
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Holbrook & Manter’s BSST Team assisting a growing number of local business owners By MOLLY PENSYL Business Development Manager
Now in its 95th year, Holbrook & Manter, CPAs has evolved into so much more than a place to have your taxes done or to perform your financial statement audit. A growing list of central Ohio business owners are turning to the professional services firm, with offices in Grandview, Dublin, Marysville and Marion, to assist them with the day to day obligations that go along with running a business. Holbrook & Manter’s Business Services and Solutions Team, otherwise known as BSST, are committed to lightening the load for their clients. A business that works with the BSST has a full suite of professional services to choose from. Some business owners simply want their payroll prepared or their bank deposits recorded. Others turn to the team to handle their collection efforts up to fully addressing all of their accounting needs. Others even seek assistance with new business planning and start-up efforts. No matter what services they utilize, the client selects only those that they feel they need. The BSST can help a little, or a lot.
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We couldn’t really ask for anymore from Holbrook & Manter. Basically, on a scale of 1-10, we’d rate them a 10.” — MARY MEIER, The Eye Center
Holbrook & Manter CPAs works with all types of businesses, a host of them in the Columbus area. Business owners appreciate working with the firm’s BSST as it gives them the peace of mind in knowing that the financial aspects of their business are being handled locally, by professionals that are always available to assist them and are invested in their success. Virgil Temple, President and CEO of Kinetics Noise Control shares, “Our accounting staff and Holbrook & Manter are very proactive in analyzing sales and costs for our operations. As a result, they help us make additional dollars fall to the bottom line.” In today’s economy, not every business is looking to hire in-house accounting and financial staff. This is where the BSST can step in and provide expert level assistance.
“It took our physicians a while to get comfortable enough to ask Holbrook & Manter to consult with them,” says Shawn Harman, Clinical Director for The Eye Center in Columbus, “Now they come to our finance meetings and work with us on a variety of business topics.” Many businesses have some financial staff and practices in place but could use additional support. The BSST can seamlessly integrate with what a business is already doing, often times bringing a new level of expertise to the table. The BSST is comprised of Certified Public Accountants, QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisors and specialists in programs such as Peachtree. The BSST can even train in-house employees on important financial software to gain efficiencies or to better leverage the software package.
Some businesses require a lot of support tools . . .
Some clients enjoy having the BSST Team assist them onsite at their place of business, while others prefer the team work remotely. Just as with the menu of services they select from, that is totally up to the business owner. Many BSST clients are looking to stay as present as possible in all the day to day operations of their business, not just the accounting aspects of it, “It’s nice to know when you walk through that door that you donít have to worry about the financials,” says client Mike Miller. Holbrook & Manter CPAs is committed to providing all of their clients, not just those
that work with the BSST, with practical ideas that will help them grow financially. They value their partnerships with those in the community and the feeling is mutual according to Mary Meier, Business Manager for The Eye Center, “We couldn’t really ask for anymore from Holbrook & Manter. Basically, on a scale of 1-10, we’d rate them a 10.”
Which tools would better help you run your business? Contact our Business Solutions & Services Team and let us know. We can help remotely or on-site. Offering: • Your Accounting Services Performed by H&M Employees
. . . others, just a few. Whatever your requirements, we can help.
• Compilations • Payroll Services • Closing the Books • QuickBooks® & Peachtree Services • Software Training & Support • Collections • Tax Planning, Preparation & Reporting • Pension & Profit Sharing Plans • Benchmarking & Management Reporting • Controller & CFO Assistance • Business Planning & Consulting
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The chamber community gathered for Business After Hours at Rock Solid Academy located at 2299 Cardigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Email RocksolidAcademy@ gmail.com for more info or call (614) 937-1818.
Thanks to everyone for coming to the Hop and making it a huge success this year! See you next year!
Ribbon Cutting at Zauber Brewing, 909 West Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43212. You can visit their website at http://zbeers.com/ or call (614) 754-8389 for more information. Welcome to Grandview!
Grandview Business Spotlight Thursday, October 2, 2014 sales director: Doug Dixon retail sales manager: Heather Kritter production & design: Annie Steel , Randy Vancil account executive: April Clausi Nancy Clowes
Grandview Area Chamber Business Spotlight is a special advertising supplement to ThisWeek Community News. Grandview Area Chamber Business Spotlight is not responsible for opinions and views expressed in the paid advertisement in the business profiles. All real estate advertising herein is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.� We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.
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MARBLE CLIFF
Marble Cliff shines the light on energy-efficient streetlamps Streetlights have been the hallmark of municipalities from the days of lamplighters attending to gas streetlights. Today’s technology advances have resulted in significantly increased efficiency and effectiveness of an electric streetlight system. The Village of Marble Cliff has begun a comprehensive update of its electric streetlight system to take advantage of these advancements. The Village’s original electric streetlight system dates to mid20th century and has had few updates over the years. Wiring and fixtures have deteriorated, some beyond repair, presenting street and sidewalk safety concerns. The Village is now committed to completely updating its system of 65 street-level streetlights to improve community safety and appearance, and reduce energy usage and costs (Some overhead lights remain the property of AEP). Phase 1 of the streetlight project replaced and added streetlights (16 total) to the Village’s 5th Avenue business district and Fernwood Avenue. The changes take advantage of new energy-efficient technologies
and provide consistent streetlight design throughout the Village. By using LED light technology, the new system will use less energy and will reduce costs. LED bulbs can be directed more accurately toward sidewalks and streets, thereby reducing the annoyance of ambient light shining into homes. In response to residents’ input, the bulbs, though brighter, will shed ‘soft’ light. The new streetlights are a Village-like design and painted black, in keeping with the Village’s effort to establish a consistent look and feel for its visible public service equipment, including new black-and-white street name signs and newly painted fire hydrants. Completion of Phase 1 during Fall 2014 provides the Village an opportunity to evaluate the changes made to the system before undertaking the more comprehensive Phase 2 project that includes the remaining residential streets in the Village projected for 2015. The changes being made to the Village streetlight system will maintain a safe environment and provide cost and energy savings to the Village.
CALENDAR Oct 9: Monthly Luncheon at Raymond Memorial Clubhouse catered by Schmidt’s Sausage Haus. Speaker: Bryan Driscoll, Murray & Associates, Attracting and Retaining Quality Employees. www. grandviewchamber.org Oct 25: 36th Annual Great Pumpkin Run Online registration: www.speedy-feet.com, race day registrations at Middle School Gym, 1240 Oakland Ave. For more info contact Marta Durban at mdurban@ grandviewheights.org or call (614) 488-3111 Oct 31: Beggars Night and Howlin’ Halloween 6-8 p.m. at the Grandview Library with Costume Contest from 6-8 p.m.
Selling, Leasing & Managing for 4 Generations
The TriVillage Mentor League’s 11th annual Bid & Benefit will be Friday, November 14 at Our Lady of Victory in Marble Cliff. This year’s event promises to be better than ever with talented young Grandview musicians, great food and a fabulous silent auction! We are still seeking business sponsors. Silent auction donations are welcome until the week before the event.
Please contact Elisabeth Dilz at (614) 255-7942, elisabeth.dilz@tvml.org
Nov 13: Monthly Luncheon at Wyman Woods newly remodeled shelter house Speakers: Jamie Gentry and Laura Oldham of Grandview Craft Beer Alliance. www.grandviewchamber.org Dec 2: Holiday Tree Lighting at the Grandview Center 6 p.m. 1515 Goodale Blvd. www.grandviewheights.org
Commercial Sales & Leasing Association Management Investment Property Leasing & Management Residential Sales
Dec 3: New Member Breakfast 8-9:30 a.m. Location TBD www.grandviewchamber.org Dec 6: Santa’s Coming to Town Free photo with Santa at the Grandview Library between 11 a.m.-noon Dec 11: Monthly Luncheon at the Boat House Speaker: Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Protecting Small Businesses. www.grandviewchamber.org
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