Grove City Business Monthly

GROVE CITY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESS MONTHLY Moving Forward, Making a Difference

December 2011

Issue 7

Darlene Murphy

New Chamber President is ready to get started Incoming president of the Chamber, Darlene Murphy, is ready to get started.

Having been a member of the Grove City community for the past 24 years, she has invested herself in the community.

After obtaining her real-estate license in 2001 and broker license in 2007, Murphy started her own business,Your Neighborhood Realty, and joined the Chamber.

Since then, she has been heavily involved with Chamber programs and even helped begin the Chamber’s current ambassador program.

Murphy has spent many hours considering what her new position will look

like and what changes she hopes to see.

Here are a few of the goals she has dedicated herself to accomplishing.

Her first goal is the establishment of a junior chamber. This will allow students in the area to serve and volunteer in their community. It is going to get young professionals involved and engaged with what is happening in Grove City.

The second goal is simply to expose the Chamber to the community.

Murphy is dedicated to bringing the Chamber out into the community so they can show what they do, the great path they’re on, and that they’re going to keep going in the right direction. She is excited to develop the idea of progress

through people.

Lastly, she wants to express to businesses the importance of a Chamber membership and the benefits it provides.

In a statement, Murphy elaborates on her goal to express the importance of the Chamber, “The Chamber has amazing value. Your Chamber membership not only entitles you to a lengthy list of direct benefits for your business, it links you to the community and opens the door to relationships you won’t find anywhere else. From the Business Expo and Taste of Grove City, through Arts in the Alley, and the Annual Auction, the Chamber has been the catalyst for community pride and a quality of life celebrated – and defended – by thou-

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Chamber performed well during the past year

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How did the Chamber perform for its members overall in the past year? I think overall the Chamber performed well. We expanded educational resources for our members, revived the Southwest Leadership program, entered into an agreement with ThisWeek Community Newspapers (The Grove City Record) to add a monthly insert directed specifically toward Grove City businesses.

The chamber continues to be an informational and networking resource as well as an advocate for area businesses.

What was the chamber’s greatest accomplishment last year? It’s hard to pick out one shining moment from the previous year, there have been so many. Starting with the Taste of Grove City and Business Expo that allowed over 150 local businesses and restaurants the opportunity to get in front of hundreds of consumers through Arts in The Alley that brings thousands of people into our great downtown area. Personally, the highlight for me was being able to present four See SEYMOUR, page 2

sands of people, generation after generation. I feel truly blessed to have the opportunity to serve in 2012 as president, and I look forward to working with the Chamber board and staff on making 2012 a great year for business in Grove City. Won’t you join me?”

Members can expect to see a change in community involvement this year.

Once again, Murphy is dedicated to the community and wants to press the importance of that to board and Chamber members.

Murphy has been impressed with how far the Chamber has come since joining in 2007 and is excited to develop the Chamber even farther in this next year.

Darlene Murphy

Inside this issue • Networking Event — Pakmail • Ribbon Cuttings — The Rave Motion Pictures — Panera Bread — Time Warner

— Dannette’s Floral Boutique • Focus on Business: — Willow Park Bakery • Upcoming Chamber events • … And much more

Save the Date!

• Merry Christmas! — Dec. 25 • Chamber closed — Dec. 26Jan. 2 • Lunch and Learn: Small

Business GrowNOW at City Hall — 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jan. 11 • Dannette’s Floral Networking Event — 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17

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Treasurer’s program aids energy savings SEYMOUR In an effort to help save you money and become more energy efficient, State Treasurer Josh Mandel sponsors the Energy Conservation for Ohioans (ECO-Link) program.

This program provides reduced-rate financing through partnering banks for Ohioans completing energy-efficient improvements in their homes.

Mandel is proud both to serve Ohioans and promote energy efficiency through this program.

How can ECO-Link benefit you?

• Homeowners receive a 3 percent interest-rate reduction on qualifying loans for five to seven years.

• Weatherization projects may reduce energy bills while adding value and comfort to your home.

• Many home improvements are also eligible

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for federal tax credits and rebates,as well as utility companies’ incentive programs, which add to your potential savings. Who is eligible?

• MUST be an Ohio resident.

• MUST own an existing home or condominium, but additional residential classifications may be eligible.

• MUST receive approval for a qualifying loan

through a participating bank.

• MUST use 50 percent of the loan proceeds for installation of qualifying energy-efficient products; the other 50 percent of the loan can relate to other home improvement projects.

For more information, please contact State Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office at 1-800-228-1102, option #3 or ECOLink@tos.ohio.gov.

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scholarships to deserving seniors of the South-West City Schools, a strong investment into the future of the Grove City community.

Who would you like to thank for the Chamber’s success in 2011?

It truly has been my honor to serve the Chamber as its president for the last year. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank the board for all of its hard work. Nothing happens without the help of the volunteers, so if you volunteered for anything with the chamber this year, I thank you.

The Chamber doesn’t exist in a vacuum; its partnership with the city of Grove City, Jackson Township and the South-Western City School District are important. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of them at this time.

Finally, I would like to thank the staff of the Chamber; their non-stop effort is really what makes the chamber go. So, if I haven’t said it enough, thanks Bill Diehl, Executive Director; MarilynReiner, director of Membership Service; and Chris Thompson, Director of Chamber Relations; for all you do.

Ron Seymour of Key Bank is the outgoing president of the Chamber board and chair of Arts in Alley & Parade.

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Willow Park Bakery is a local success story In the autumn of 2006, my wife and I had just picked apples at a local orchard in central Ohio.

We had more apples than we eat. My wife (Carol) said that we can turn these apples into sauce and use them on other foods. She and her family love apples and use them on a variety of foods, like mac and cheese and pizza. She asked me to create a sauce. After three weeks of research, choosing the proper ingredients, trial and error, we introduced our Apple Sauce to family and friends in November of 2006. We couldn’t call it “apple sauce,” it was much more than that. Our family loved the sauce and asked what other sauces do we have, so we start-

ed to work on more in 2007.

In the summer of 2007, Carol and I went to the Grove City Farmers’ Market where I spoke with a vendor about his sauce, he told us where we could get our sauces tested for nutritional value, shelf life and everything else.

Earlier in the year we created two more sauces: Pineapple and Orange sauces. Since we were getting requests for our sauces, we thought we would try the local Farmer’s Market

(Grove City) in July 2007. Since we did a variety of things from our fruit based sauces and fruit butters, to our fresh baked goods, smoked and barbecue meats and side dishes, we decided on the name: Willow Park Bakery and Grille.

For the 2008 Grove City Farmers’ Market we had three sauces: Apple Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, Pineapple Oven and Grille Sauce, Sweet Orange Oven and Grill Sauce.

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Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce mission statement Mission: To create a positive environment for the development and success of business.

Vision: To be the primary resource for the growth and economic stability of the b usiness community.

Objective: To provide and support opportunities for business growth and development.

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finally our “Celebrate Local” store at Easton Town Center has 2010 was very exciting, we in- replaced Weiland’s as our fifth troduced our sauces to the Ride’s store.

Market in Columbus, Weiland’s Pakmail, located at 2167 Stringtown Road, During the event, there were hot dogs and tended. opened their doors to a successful networking refreshments provided by Hot Dawgs.

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Plants need water even during holidays

By MICHAEL LEACH Have a happy and action-packed holiday season — but don’t forget to water the plants.

Most homes are drier than DeathValley, making it tough for poinsettias, mums, Christmas cactus, cyclamen, Norfolk Island pine and most houseplants. Water them thoroughly only when the soil surface feels dry to the touch.

First, remove any decorative foil wrapping so the pot won’t sit in water.

Slowly pour water into the container until it flows from the bottom. Replace the foil after water finishes draining.

Some holiday stars, such as azalea and gardenia, require consistently moist — not sodden — soil for best performance. Check these frequently.

You can help them by placing their Michael Leach pots atop a bed of decorative gravel in a shallow tray. Fill the pan with water so it’s just below the pot’s bottom. As water evaporates, humidity rises around the plant.

Cut Christmas trees need at least a gallon-size w ater reservoir.

Fill it daily.

Trees with a burlap-wrapped or potted root ball require consistent moisture. They should stay indoors only a few days to improve chances of survival in the home landscape. Dig the planting hole before the ground freezes and keep the soil in a frost-free place until planting time.

Michael Leach is a master gardener and former garden reporter with The Columbus Dispatch. For more help, please visit www.enjoyyourlandscape.com.

Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce Board & Staff Hirth, Norris and Garrison — T erm: 2011-2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ron Seymour — President, Chair — Ar ts in Alley Allen Houk — VP Finance & Parade Allen R. Houk CP A CMA — T erm: 2009-2011 Key Bank — T erm: 2011 Rick Louder — VP Member ship, Chair — T aste of Grove City Bob Bright — Vice Chair — P arade O’Char ley’s — T erm: 2009-2011 Morley Parren and Bright — T erm: 2011-2013 John Dunn – Chair — 3 on 3 Bask etball MacIntosh Company — T erm: 2011 Jeff Guminey — Past president Fifth Third Bank — T erm: 2011 Mitch Hall — Vice Chair — Ar ts in Alley WalMart Distribution Center — Term: 2010 – 2012 Robert Halley – VP Communications Heartland Bank – Term: 2010-2012

Charlene McFarland — Co-Chair — Auction Committee WesBanco — T erm: 2011-2013 Grant Miller — VP — Education, Chair — SW Leadership Grant J. Miller, CLTC — T erm: 2010-2012 Darlene Murphy — President-Elect, Vice-Chair Arts in Alley & Parade, Vice-Chair — Auction Committee Your Neighborhood Realty — T erm: 2009-2011

Tim Harris — Chairman of Bylaws and Policy Review

Jerry Sowers, VP — Business De velopment, Golf Chair Key Bank – Term: 2010 – 2012 Scott Vandegrift – Chair – Farmers’ Market & Family Fun Day GAP – Term: 2011-2013 Toni VanHorn — VP Go vernment Affairs, ChairWE: LEAD Program Sound Communications — T erm: 2010-2012 STAFF William H. Diehl — Executive Director Marilyn Reiner — Director of Member ship Services Chris Thompson — Director of Chamber Relations Melissa Sims — Administrative Assistant Lindsay Ossim — Contributing Writer

Year-end tax planning, documentation

By ALLEN HOUK By the time you read this article, there will only be a few days left in 2011 to take advantage of potential tax saving strategies.

This is a list of items to consider doing by Dec. 31: 1. Make a charitable contribution and obtain a receipt.

2. Sell stocks that have capital losses if you already have taken capital gains.

3. Make a contribution to your Ohio 529 college savings program.

4. Purchase business equipment and/or business vehicles and start using them.

5. Pay your real estate taxes and obtain a

1. File or extend your personal tax returns.

2. Make your 2011 contribution to your Traditional or Roth IRA. 3. Pay federal, state and local income taxes due for 2011.

4. Make your 2011 contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA).

If you are considering changing your tax preparer or using a tax preparer for the first time, you should make that contact as soon Allen R. Houk as possible. Many tax preparers who are Cergle 401(k) plans. tified Public Accountants will not be able to 9. Pay for out-of-pocket medical expens- meet with potential new clients until after es.

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BWC board approves credibility changes Boost employee productivity The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) Board approved a maximum credibility of 53 percent for the July 2012 through June 2013 policy period.

As a result, the maximum discount for Ohio’s group rating program will increase from 51 percent to 53 percent over this same policy period.

In addition to changing the maximum discount, the BWC board eliminated the “Break Even Factor.” which was previously used in calculating rates for companies in group rating programs.

BWC introduced a new employer option called the “Destination: Excellence Program.”

This new risk management program is scheduled to become available July 1, 2012, and is intended to provide additional financial rebates and premium discounts to companies for successfully meeting claim management and safety related goals.

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BWC administrator Ste ve Buehrer indicated one of the agency’s goals is to increase the rate of return to work for injured workers.

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achieved by identifying process changes within BWC and working with industry partners such as TPAs, MCOs and medical providers.

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Your Grove City Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Harrison College, will be host a series of Microsoft Office 2010 Workshops designed to enhance office productivity.

The PowerPoint workshop is for individuals who have a basic working knowledge of Microsoft 2007 or 2010 products.

The Advanced Excel Workshop is for individuals who already have a basic understanding of Excel and are looking to expand their current knowledge of the software. Microsoft 2010 will be used in both workshops. Reserve your spot now as classes are limited to 20 participants! the objective of returning injured Cost will be $60 to attend all workers to work as soon as med- the workshops or $30 to attend ically possible. an individual workshop For more information or questions about these recent changes, Advanced Excel please contact CareWorks Con- 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Jan. 25 sultants, toll-free, at 1-800-837In this workshop, attendees will 3200. learn to:

• use auto filter and advanced filter • filter for unique records • build reports from data using pivot tables • functions and equations PowerPoint 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Feb. 8 In this workshop, attendees will learn how to: • introduction to PowerPoint: Creating a presentation • modify a presentation: Using the outline tab, formatting text, editing and aligning • inserting objects, clip art, text boxes, charts, tables and word art • master slides and templates Workshops will be held at Harrison College, located at 3880 Jackpot Road in Grove City. Reserve your spot today as classes are limited to 20 participants.

For more information, contact Grove City Chamber of Commerce at (614) 875-9762.

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Lynn Myers of FirstMerit Bank, Dannette Krugel (center) with son, Josh, and daughter, Katie, Mayor Ike Stage, Councilman Steven Bennet and Greg Dawkins of Campolo.

Dannette’s Floral has ribbon cutting Dannette’s Floral, at 3538 Broadway, close to Southwest Boulevard, opened their doors to a fun ribbon-cutting event.

The event was enjoyable and filled with great conversation for all of those that attended.

Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage stopped by to show his support for the floral shop.

Come in to Dannette’s Floral anytime and speak with Dannette Krugel or call (614) 9915258.

Please welcome Dannette to Grove City’s business community by stopping by.

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State to pay half for buildings if SWCS bond issue passes The South-Western City (SWCS) District hopes it will be able to take advantage of more than $120 million from the state of Ohio to help build 13 replacement elementary schools, renovate two elementary schools, and build a new Franklin Heights High School.

On Nov. 28, the SWCS Board of Education voted to place a “no new millage” bond issue on the March 6 ballot for school facilities.

As a result of retiring debt,the March bond issue would allow the district to do this while keeping current collection rates at or below 2012 collection levels.

The state, through the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC), will contribute 50 percent of the funds toward the project, if the bond issue passes to fund the district’s local share.

The OSFC construction project would eliminate disparities in elementary buildings across the district, wipe the slate clean on

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millions of dollars in maintenance costs for the aging facilities, and provide up-to-date educational technology, learning environments and resources that today’s students need. It also will provide space for optional all-day, everyday kindergarten.

SWCS officials said that building replacement and renovated schools would help shave the growing maintenance costs of aging facilities and free those funds for use to benefit students

and other building needs across the district.

Currently, the district has about $40 million in deferred maintenance costs associated with the buildings to be replaced. Many of those buildings have obsolete electrical systems that cannot support modern educational technology, They also have inefficient heating and ventilation systems that make it difficult to regulate air quality and temperatures through-

out the buildings. Antiquated security systems and inadequate handicap accessibility limit the district’s ability to provide the necessary safety features for students and staff in today’s world.

In addition, the aging schools often have power outages, frozen pipes, and other building failures that distract students and hamper learning.

All of the state funds and bond issue funds would be used for new facilities, building renovations

and other permanent improvements. None of it would be used for operating costs, salaries or benefits.

For more information on the OSFC project, please visit the district website at www.swcs.us/ Home/AboutSWCS/OSFCProject.htm.

A podcast of what new buildings could include can also be found on the district’s website.

If you have additional questions, please email info@swcs.us.

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Afternoon lunch planned by state treasurer’s office

Big turnout for new cinema Opening night drew in hundreds at the new Rave Cinemas in Grove City at 4218 Buckeye Parkway, with the Grove City High School marching band playing various songs, and Mayor Richard “Ike” Stage congratulating the cinema for choosing such a thriving community to be a part of. Attending the opening night were: Jim Rouck, Jackson Township trustee; Ron Seymour, Grove City Chamber President; David Cass, CEO Continental Properties; Mayor Ike Stage; Steve Snyder, manager of RAVE, and Rolando Rodriguez, CEO of RAVE. With 14 screens, and an Xtreme Screen, this is Grove City’s largest movie theater, attracting families from all around to check out the ultra-modern new look. The Rave is equipped with digital projection equipment and digital sound in every room, and includes a RaveXtreme auditorium, which is similar to an IMAX-type experience with a floor-to-ceiling, curved-wall screen. Additionally, the theater has five 3D-equipped standard auditoriums. Grove City residents enjoyed free drinks, popcorn and movies on opening night.

The Ohio State Treasurer’s Office is partnering with the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce in providing a lunch and learn on a program that the state treasurer is pro viding to Ohio businesses.

The lunch will be held at City Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11.

Topic: Jim, the SE Ohio Regional Representative for State Treasurer Josh Mandel, will be speaking about the updated GrowNOW for small business and a new program that supports small businesses working to improve their energy performance through profit justified upgrades.

Both programs provide up to a 3-percent interest rate reduction on new or existing loans.

GrowNOW supports job creation and retention in Ohio, while the new program will focus on small businesses making energy-efficient upgrades. Join us at this Lunch and Learn to learn more about how these programs may help your business grow.

The Lunch and Learn will be at a cost of $12, to reserve your seat today, please call the Chamber at (614) 875-9762.

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Elite Mind and Body Elite Mind and Body Gymnastics teaches all levels and ages. Holding the ribbon and scissors are: Nathan Wray with brother and sister, Alex Franco and Taylor Franco. Elite Mind and Body Gymnastics has something for everyone. Nestled in the heart of Grove City, Elite Mind and Body Gymnastics offer a great location where your children can come train. Elite Mind and Body Gymnastics has classes in gymnastics, tumbling and cheer, as well as hosts birthday parties on the weekend. We are located at 3455 D Center Point Drive; come visit us.

The newest edition of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce Community Profile and Business Directory is currently available at the Chamber of Commerce, 4069 Broadway.

This full-color publication promotes the educational,recreational, cultural and business benefits of living and doing business in our community.

The Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce businesses have been included in the alphabetical and cate gorical listings. Listings include their location,contact names and numbers and websites (if available).

The Community Profile and Business Directory will be distributed to Chamber members, the Grove City Visitors and Convention Bureau, government offices, medical facilities, Realtors and local libraries.

You may also come in and pick up a directory if you would like.

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Time Warner holds ribbon-cutting Time Warner opened its first retail store in the Midwest area in Grove City on Nov. 17. Attending were: Ron Seymour, Grove City Chamber President; Mark Dunford; Joe Pearson, director of sales; Mayor Ike Stage; Councilwoman Melissa Alright; Rick Carfagna, and Phil Honsey. The retail store on Buckeye Parkway gives new and existing customers an unique experience into all the products they have: offering Internet, home phone, DVR service and payment options, this store is all-in-one for everything Time Warner has.

Please welcome Time Warner by checking it out.

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Panera opens with ribbon-cutting Grove City residents were overjoyed by the news that Panera was joining the business community of Grove City. On Nov. 22, residents and chamber businesses came together to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting of Panera Bread, including Darlene Murphy; Mayor Ike Stage; State Representative Cheryl Grossman; Anup Saha; Councilwoman Melissa Albright with son, Drake Albright; and Chamber President Ron Seymour. Located at 1786 Stringtown Road, Panera offers a variety of lunch options for you to enjoy. Visit Panera today and enjoy one of their famous lunch specials.

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