GROVE CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE To create a positive environment for the development and success of business
BUSINESS MONTHLY Progress Through People
April 2012
Issue 11
Chamber, OSBD bringing small-business assistance to city The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Columbus State Community College (OSBDC) are proud to announce they have joined forces and will be offering small business advisory services on a monthly basis to the Grove City business community beginning in April. According to Bill Diehl, executive director of the chamber, Nancy Stoll, a certified Business Advisor® Nancy Stoll from the OSBDC, will be in the Chamber offices from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
the second Wednesday of each month ready to provide professional expertise and confidential one-on-one advisory assistance to Grove City small business owners and to those who want to start a business but need help and guidance in doing so. “The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College, is a public-private partnership established in 1985 which is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Ohio Department of Development, Columbus State Commu-
nity College and local partners,” said Stoll. “Through our programs and services, we provide business development training and high-end business advisory services to start-up and emerging business owners free of charge,” she added. Typical business advisory assistance that will be offered each month encompass those areas specializing in financial, marketing, production, organization, engineering, technology, feasibility, business planning and startup guidance. And, you can rest assured that your business with
the OSBDC will remain confidential. Anyone interested in scheduling a confidential advisory session with Nancy should call the Chamber offices at 614-875-9762. “We really want the Grove City business community to consider us their business partner, only better,” stated Stoll. “The only vested interest that we have or that we want is that you and your business succeed! You’ll see it’s ‘Good Stuff at Great Prices’. It’s pro-
fessional assistance at no cost to you!” she said. The OSBDC@CSCC service area includes the nine counties of Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Licking, Logan, Madison, Pickaway and Union counties. In 2011, the center advised 936 small businesses; facilitated 5,863,734 in loans/investment capital; helped their clients in increasing sales by 30,216,000; assisted in the creation and retention of 653 jobs; and conducted educational classes and networking programs for over 1,800 attendees. The center has also received numerous of excellent service and innovation awards from both the state and federal government. These awards of recognition, ac-
cording to Stoll, show the center’s commitment to helping the business owners they serve achieve their goals. The bottom line? Anytime you need to make the right call for your business, your first call should be to the Small Business Development Center. Call the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce at 614-875-9762 to schedule an appointment and start reaping the benefits of working with an OSBDC Business Advisor today. For further information on programs and services provided, visit the OSBDC website at sbdccolumbus.com or contact the Ohio SBDC at Columbus State by calling (614) 287-5294 or emailing them at sbdc@cscc.edu.
May 24 job fair: Getting Grove City back to work The Grove City Area Cham- bring a second job fair to the p.m. on Thursday, May 24, at St. This event will bring many ber of Commerce and The City community. John’s Lutheran Church, 3220 opportunities to the communiof Grove City are partnering to The job fair will be held at 4 Columbus St. ty, including many jobs ranging from entry-level to management. We expect similar industries to be present, as they were for
Save the Date!
• Ribbon cutting for your business” seminar — Nelson’s Catering — 7:30 - 9 a.m. April 25 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. April 17 • Networking event at Campolo & Associates — • Bill Drury seminars — 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. May 15 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. April 18 • WE: LEAD “Golf 101” seminar — 6:30 - 8:30 p.m May 16 • WE: LEAD “How to market www.gcchamber.org
the first job fair, including industries ranging from banks, restaurants, distribution companies, insurance agencies and much more. This is a fantastic way to find
a job in a multitude of industries while remaining in Grove City. If you have any questions regarding the job fair on May 24, please contact the Chamber at 614-875-9762.
Inside this issue • Job Fair • Networking Events — Capital City Cakes — Citizen’s Bank
• Focus on Business: — Berger Medical Center • Upcoming Chamber events • … And much more
Visit the Chamber at the newly redesigned www.gcchamber.org
April 2012 | Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly
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