Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce To create a positive environment for the development and success of business
Business Monthly Progress Through People
June 2012
Issue 12
Farmers’ Market will return to Town Center June 30 Once again the Grove City Farmers’ Market draws hundreds to the historic town center in search of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Farmers’ Market has a record amount of vendors this year bringing with them varieties of locally-grown food. From juicy peaches to homemade jellies, baked goods to fresh-picked tomatoes and corn on the cob, the Farmers’ Market will make it easy to buy local this summer. Beginning on June 30 and running through September 8, The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce will continue its 23-year tradition of presenting the best of summer’s harvest to the Grove City community. This year more than 40 vendors will participate from 8 a.m. until noon every Saturday for ten weeks, rain or shine. The Market will operate along Broadway and Park Streets. In addition, the Chamber will host a free Family Fun Day on July 21 behind City Hall, 4035 Broadway, from 8 a.m. until noon. Families can shop
the Farmers’ Market and then enjoy live entertainment, balloon creations, inflatable toys, face painting and other family-friendly outdoor activities. This will be a fantastic opportunity for families in the community to come
together and enjoy a beautiful summer day. Area businesses will have the chance to provide free, fun-filled family activities and promote their business and the services they provide. Don’t miss the fun!
Grove City Chamber looking for artists, crafters, photographers and quilters for specialty shows! Do you have artwork, craft pieces, photographs, or is quilting your thing? The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce’s Arts in the Alley is a great way to show others your work and win cash prizes. If you would like to submit pieces for judging in any of the shows listed below, please visit www.gcchamber.org or call (614) 875-9762.
Photography Show – Entry Fee $10 per photograph. Limit 3 entries. No previous entries will be accepted. Registration: Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6
• Farmers’ Market June 30: 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center • Farmers’ Market July 7: 8 p.m. to noon, Town Center • Ribbon Cutting – Salon C & Day Spa July 12: 5:30 to 7 p.m., 3969 Broadway • Farmers’ Market July 14: 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center • Family Fun Day and Farmers’ Market July 21: 8 a.m. to noon, Town Center
Fine Arts Show – Entry Fee: $15 per entry. Registration: Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. Bring art entries to the fine arts registration table in the lobby of City Hall Craft Show – Entry Fee: $8 per entry. No limit on number of entries. However, no previous entries will be accepted. Registration: Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the lobby of City Hall.
Save the Date!
Inside this issue • 3x3 Basketball Tournament Andrew Bay Photography to 8:30 p.m. in City Hall, lower level. Grove City Easel Award – Entry Fee is $15 per entry. Limit two entries per artist. Registration: Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Easel Award Table in the lobby of City Hall. City Hall is located at 4035 Broadway between Park Street and Grove
City Road. Youth Art - There is no entry fee for Youth Art. Only two entries will be accepted per student. Registration: Wednesday, Sept. 12 and Thursday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Grove City Police Station, 3360 Park St., Grove City, Ohio. Quilt Show – Entry Fee is $8 per quilt. Limit 3. No
quilt previously entered in the Arts in the Alley Show will be accepted. Registration: Tuesday, Sept. 11 and Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church located at 3320 Columbus St., Grove City, Ohio. Heartland Bank is proud to again be the Presenting Sponsor for this great event.
• Southwest Leadership Graduation • Networking Events: Campolo & Associates • 33rd Annual Arts in the Alley • Upcoming Chamber events …and much more Visit the Chamber at the newly redesigned
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Spotlight on Business
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Women’s Civic Club Carolyn Kromer (614) 875-9268 of Grove City Women’s Civic Club is a philanthropic civic group that has been in the Grove City area since WWI. We do things to help the community. Our earliest project was in 1917, when we helped create the first phase of the Grove City library. Money raised this summer goes to the library to buy children’s books. The Club has donated money in the past to the Summer is Southwestern historical society, the Little Theatre On Broadway, Grove City Food Pantry and Jackson Township Fire almost offiDepartment for miscellaneous projects. cially here and nothing is betABC Restrooms, LLC. Cory Coburn (614) 824-7413 60 Schackelford Rd. ter than sitting Pataskala, OH 43062 poolside enjoyABC Restrooms has the products and services to handle all your portable restroom needs. Our experienced staff will ing your favorprovide you with a pre-event consultation and will recommend the right products and number of units for your needs. Our ite snack paired installation team is always reliable and professional. Our maintenance service will keep our products clean and functioning with a cool bevduring your event. erage. Tropical Nut Performance Chrysler Jeep Dave Delauter (614) 272-0000 1130 Automall Dr. and Fruit is one of the best Dodge RAM Columbus, OH 43228 We believe that everyone should be treated like a VIP. This philosophy translates into exceptional service, money-saving places in Grove specials and the latest new and pre-owned inventory selections. Come down today and experience preferential treatment. City to find that perfect summer snack. They have been Browse our new and used inventories in a friendly and calm atmosphere, and speak with our financial staff to learn about roasting and seasoning nuts, manufacturing sesame sticks, your financing options. Be sure to check out the latest specials for current promotions and incentives; your next new vehicle snacks and snack mixes and producing high quality chocolate and yogurt products for over 20 years. is right around the corner! Tropical Nut and Fruit stores sell fresh products directly from their manufacturing plant here in Grove City. Town Money Saver Carl Weinland (614) 270-2197 carlwineland@ “We offer great, great prices in a retail environment at townmoneysaver.com Town Money Saver has been in existence since 1992. Our primary focus is local advertisers and local shopping and get- wholesale prices,” said Alicia Lehota, president of Tropical ting people to do business locally. By using this publication, you’re keeping your dollars in Grove City. The Town Money Nut & Fruit, Inc. A few of Tropical Nut and Fruit’s customers are superSaver has been in Grove City for 7 years, and it’s been the largest and most successful publication in the central Ohio area. markets, well known theme parks, hospitals, hotels, country Bill’s on Broadway, Tammy’s Pizza & Grandstand have advertised for several years! Town Money Saver has extremely affordable prices and gives you a great return on your investment. By advertising in the Town Money Saver you will reach the clubs and universities. There are two retail Tropical Nut and Fruit locations in baby boomer generation and the online advertising will be seen by the younger audience. central Ohio, one is here in Grove City at 3150 Urbancrest Industrial Dr. and they have another location at 6580 Huntley Rd. in Columbus. Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly is a special advertising supplement to ThisWeek Community News. Grove City Area You can contact them at (614) 539-7233 or visit their Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly is not responsible for opinions and views expressed in the paid advertisement in the business profiles. website at www.tropicalfoods.com. You can also find them All real estate advertising herein is subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or dison Facebook at www.facebook.com/TropicalNutandFruitcrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familiar status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation or Ohio. 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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Another successful Job Fair
The City of Grove City and the Grove City Area Chamber brought another successful Job Fair to Grove City job seekers at the St. John’s Lutheran Church on Columbus St., May 24. The Job Fair brought in several employers and distributors looking for hard-working, potential employees. More than 40 employers with staffing needs showed up to meet with job seekers along with colleges promoting further education and workshops that helped build resumes and provided employability tips. One of the more notable presences at the Job Fair was Scioto Downs, hiring new employees for their just-finished addition to the horse track. Kaplan College, Columbus State and Harrison College were there promoting higher education. Several Grove City residents were hired or scored an interview with high ranking companies.
Over forty employers were present at the Grove City Job Fair on May 24.
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ReEnergize Ohio
Treasurer Mandel launches program for small businesses Reducing the cost of small business and improving energy performance Small businesses are faced with numerous challenges in today’s economy. State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel continues to support small business owners through an additional linked deposit program – ReEnergize Ohio. ReEnergize Ohio offers up to a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing
small business loans when at least 50% of the loan proceeds are used to implement energy-efficient upgrades. Small businesses may apply the interest rate reduction on up to $550,000 of the loan amount for a term of four years. The cost of energy to run a small business can be significant.
ReEnergize Ohio provides a possible money-saving tool to make energy-efficient upgrades and improve energy performance. ReEnergize Ohio benefits small business owners, supports Ohio’s manufacturing industry, and promotes building restoration and historic preservation.
It is easy to apply for ReEnergize Ohio! Check the website www.ReEnergize.Ohio.gov to learn more. Eligible energy-efficient upgrades span a wide array of products and renovations including but not limited to lighting controls, heating and cooling systems, renewable energy systems,
weatherization projects, as well as energy-efficient appliances, equipment and vehicles. Explore potential improvements to your small business’ energy performance today. Contact Treasurer Mandel’s office to learn more about how ReEnergize Ohio can help your small business. Call 1-800-2281102, option #3, or visit www.ReEnergize.Ohio.gov.
Labor Day always arrives way State Fair Booth Opportunities too soon, so savor summer. Attention Employers: Use your patio, deck or backyard every chance you get. Gaze at the moonlight and watch fireflies. Enhance the allure with a few strands of white Christmas lights or half dozen votive candles. Come morning, treat yourself to coffee and breakfast al fresco. Who needs a resort hotel balcony? Visit gardens to gather ideas. Sunday’s Dispatch Home & Garden section lists central Ohio tours. Some are free. Open daily are public treasures, such as the Gardens at Gantz Farm, Columbus Park of Roses, Topiary Park and Inniswood Metro Garden. Shop the Saturday
morning farmers’ market in Town C e n t e r. C h a t with the growers -and Michael Leach p r o b ably a few friends -- as you “harvest” fresh veggies and fruits. Relax between the few must dos: Water containers daily and beds as needed; stop pinching mums now to allow buds to form for fall flowers; replace fading lettuce with beans, squash and other heat lovers; sow peas for a fall harvest; groom
and fertilize annual flowers to ensure continuous color well beyond Labor Day. That’s when ideal weather makes outdoor living even more inviting.
Michael Leach is a master gardener and former garden reporter with The Columbus Dispatch. For more help, please visit www.enjoyyourlandscape.com or HeartlandGardening.com, where Michael blogs.
The following letter was received from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services detailing free job fair booth opportunities at the Ohio State Fair from July 25 through August 5. Dear Employer,
Last year, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) tried something new at the Ohio State Fair: We hosted a job fair right at the ODJFS booth in the Marketplace Building (also known as the Bricker Building). This first-of-its-kind job fair was extremely successful. Participating employers had the opportunity to interact with visitors to the booth, invite those interested to fill out job applications on the spot, and even interview candidates’ right at the fair. The result was several filled positions, happy employers and grateful new hires. Based on this success, we have decided to expand the State Fair Job Fair this year. We will be hosting the event for all 12 days of the fair and are inviting employers to sign up now. Two four-hour blocks of time are available each day from July 25 through August 5. We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity, and urge you to act quickly before all spots are filled! Having a presence at the State Fair has several benefits for employers: • For absolutely no cost to you, your job openings will be advertised all 12 days of the fair. • ODJFS will actively market the job fair, both before and during the State Fair. This will include announcements on Facebook, Twitter and www.OhioMeansJobs. com. • On days that you participate, your business’ name will be announced over the Ohio State Fair public address system, to attract more job seekers to the booth and to your recruiters. • You will have the opportunity to quickly and easily find the workers you need. Last year, nearly 9,000 people visited the ODJFS booth at the State Fair, and we expect at least that many to visit this summer. Please consider taking part in this unique opportunity. If you’re interested in learning more, call Tanya Calbert at (614) 644-0264 or Greg Warren at (614) 466-2547 or email OhioMeansJobs@ifs.ohio.gov. We hope to hear from you soon. Thank you! Sincerely, Michael B. Colbert Director, ODJFS
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3 on 3 Basketball celebrates ‘hoop action’ and community spirit
The Southwestern Community Leadership Class hosted the fourth annual Hoops Off Broadway, 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, presented by Wal-Mart, Saturday, June 2. This year’s Hoops Off Broadway was played as a playground style tournament for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 17, in the Grove City Town Center. This tournament encourages interaction between young people and adults, while raising funds to support the Grove City
Food Pantry and Grove City Upwards Sports. This year, we had 21 teams participate on 3 courts. The basketballs started flying around 9 a.m. and didn’t stop until 1:30 p.m. The Grove City youth brought lots of skill, but ultimately one team came out of each division! The basketball event, held by the Southwestern Community Leadership program, raised around $3,600! All the profits went to the charities listed above. The tournament would
not have been successful without the continuous support of the community as well as the volunteers who helped work the tournament. The Leadership Class cannot thank the volunteers enough for their time and dedication in the planning and implementation of the event. We would also like to extend out tremendous gratitude to Calvin Green at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene who provided us with the basketball hoops this year. A special thank
you also goes out to the following sponsors of the 3x3 tournament this year: John J. Dubos, DDS; Harrison College; Susie’s Cookies; Telhio Credit Union; Berger Medical Center; Grove City Tree Service; The Goddard School; Upward Sports; Kram-It Self Storage; and Thompson Refrigeration. Without your support and continued commitment to the Grove City community, the success of this event would not have been possible.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Darlene Murphy — President; Vice-Chair — Arts in Alley & Parade; Vice-Chair — Auction Committee Your Neighborhood Realty — Term: 2012-2014 Bob Bright — VP Communications; Vice Chair — Parade Morley Parren and Bright — Term: 2011-2013 John Dubos — John J. Dubos, DDS, Inc. — Term: 2012 Jeff Guminey — Chair — 5 Year Planning Committee Fifth Third Bank — Term: 2012 Mitch Hall — Vice Chair — Arts in Alley Wal-Mart Distribution Center — Term: 2010 – 2012 Robert Halley – Heartland Bank – Term: 2010-2012 Tim Harris — VP Finance —Chairman of Bylaws and Policy Review — Hirth, Norris and Garrison — Term: 2011-2013 Allen Houk — President-Elect Allen R. Houk CPA CMA — Term: 2012-2014 Rick Louder — VP Membership; Chair — Taste of Grove City O’Charley’s — Term: 2012 Christopher Love — Southwest Chiropractic — Term: 2012 – 2014 Charlene McFarland — Co-Chair — Auction Committee WesBanco — Term: 2011-2013 Grant Miller — VP — Education; Chair — SW Leadership Grant J. Miller, CLTC — Term: 2010-2012 Ron Seymour — Past President; Chair — Arts in Alley & Parade — Key Bank — Term: 2012-2014 Caroline Cassady Shroyer — Southwest Leadership Chair; Grove City Tree Service — Term: 2011-2013 Jerry Sowers, VP — Business Development; Chair – Golf Key Bank – Term: 2010 – 2012 Scott Vandegrift – Chair – Farmers’ Market & Family Fun Day GAP – Term: 2011-2013 Toni VanHorn — VP Government Affairs, Chair - WE: LEAD Program — Sound Communications — Term: 2010-2012 Tricia Zelenak — Monterey Care Center — Term: 2012 – 2014 STAFF William H. Diehl — Executive Director Marilyn Reiner — Director of Membership Services Chris Thompson — Director of Chamber Relations Melissa Sims — Administrative Assistant
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Congrats to our Southwest Leadership Graduates!
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Through this program we help create an experience of relationship building, learning civic engagement, problem solving and personal growth that few other programs match. The nine month program gives participants the tools they need to become leaders in our community. During the program, participants are asked to name a leader among them and pick an event to organize. This year’s event was the Youth Hoops off Broadway, 3x3 Basketball Tournament! It provided a way for kids to stay active while having good clean fun! The Class raised and donated $3,639.84 from the 3x3 proceeds to the Grove City Food Pantry and to the Grove City Upwards Sports. There were two awards given at this year’s graduation. Chief Lloyd Sheets presented the Veronica L. Sheets Southwest Community Leadership Award to Tim Helsel. This award is voted on by the Leadership Class for the Outstanding Leader. The Award of Excellence was given to Chris Thompson.
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The 2012 Annual Chamber Golf Outing sponsored by Mount Carmel Health System, was once again held at the Hickory Hills Golf Club on June 4, bringing together friends for a fun-filled day full of golf and tournament games! The outing had more than 20 teams who participated with a “shot gun” start at noon and finished the evening around 6:30 p.m. with dinner. The winner of the 2012 Chamber Golf Outing was the Southwest Chiropractic Team under team captain, Dr. Chris Love! Sponsors of the 2012 Golf Outing include Presenting Sponsor: Mount Carmel Health System; and Hole Sponsors: Zamarelli’s Pizza Palace, Careworks Consultants, Hirth-Norris & Garrison, Meyers Jewelers, Pakmail, Shawn Marquis Agency, KEMBA, Online Marketing Grenade, Pro Market Real Estate Solutions, Sound Communications, Wright Graphic Design, Converse Electric and Molino & Associates. The 2012 Chamber Golf Outing would not have been possible without all the players and the sponsors. Plans are already underway for the 2013 Chamber Golf Outing!
(Top) Bill Diehl, Grove City Chamber; and Tim Burkhart, General Manager, Hickory Hills Golf Club (Bottom) Rick Louder, Board Member with guest, Bill Pawson
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Spotlight on Business
Campolo & Associates Networking Event Tuesday, May 15, 2012 (Top left) Greg Dawkins, Campolo and Associates. (Top right) Marjorie Brandt, Member and Suzanne Campolo, Member (Left) Caroline Shroyer, Board Member; Greg Dawkins, Ambassador; Ron Seymour, Past President; Chuck Hockkenheimer, Ambassador
Air Quality Solutions
With Ohio’s scorching summer days of 90 degrees and above weather, it’s essential that your air conditioning system is working at its full potential. However if your air conditioning system needs servicing or isn’t working, Air Quality Solutions is there for you this summer. They have been a Grove City Chamber member since 1991 and are located here in Grove City. Air Quality Solutions also stresses being proactive –don’t wait for your air conditioner to break down! Call Air Quality Solutions for preventive maintenance contracts, they will come out and do scheduled maintenance to prevent any future breakdowns. Come in today and enjoy 0% for 18 months on a new Lennox system. They also do maintenance plan agreements for residential and commercial customers. “We do heating and cooling, we are a Lennox premier dealer, we also do solar panels and air duct cleaning,” said Larry Titus, Owner and General Manager Air Quality Solutions. Air Quality Solutions proudly sells, supports and services the Lennox brand of HVAC solutions. Air Quality Solutions has a new showroom at 3952 Broadway in Grove City and you can reach them at (614) 871-4144 or visit their website at www.aqsohio.com.
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