Dublin Chamber May/June Newsletter 2024

VOLUME 50 | NO. 3 | MAY/JUNE 2024 | DUBLINCHAMBER.ORG

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A PUBLICATION OF THE DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Dublin Chamber

Golf Classic Get ready to hit the links with other members of the Dublin business community at the annual 18-Hole Golf Classic! Register your foursome today, then join us July 15 at The Club at Tartan Fields for golf, contests, camaraderie and more. Details on page 2.

INSIDE Community Champion Awards

Upcoming Events & Programs

Chamber Member Advantages

Leadership Dublin

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Dublin Chamber

President’s Message Dear Dublin Chamber Members, Summer is on its way, and with it come some of our favorite Chamber events. There are a lot of dates on the Chamber calendar to look forward to, and we’re gearing up for them now, eagerly anticipating the opportunity to meet both new and longtime members of the Dublin business community.

Golf Classic

What are we excited about?

• The Dublin Chamber 18-Hole Golf Classic, coming up July 15 at The Club at Tartan Fields. See the article just to the right to get information on how to sign up. Make sure you register soon!

• Upcoming Women in Business Luncheons, including one with Hollis Mignogno and Rochelle Bailey on May 15, and one featuring Dr. Whitney Raglin Bignall on Sept. 25.

Monday, July 15 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Practice and check-in begin at 9 a.m.)

The Club at Tartan Fields • 8070 Tartan Fields Dr., Dublin

• The iCare … iServe … iLead Youth Leadership Program, teaching local students about volunteering and community engagement July 22-26.

I’d be remiss if I didn’t also mention Community Service Day, which is right around the corner on May 4. This is a highly inspirational event that brings together volunteers from throughout the community to help older adults, residents in need, community nonprofits and Dublin City Schools with spring clean-up and other outdoor projects. If you want to help out, you can still sign up at DublinChamber.org/CSD24.

We hope we get a chance to see you at some of these great events — as well as some of Dublin’s signature summer events, such as the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday and Dublin Irish Festival. We’ll see you soon!

Best Regards,

Join us for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic on July 15 at The Club at Tartan Fields...where you’ll make new connections while enjoying contests, camaraderie and special games on the course!

Reserve your foursome now and experience: • Complimentary beer, soda and bottled water available on the course throughout the day.

• “Spin & Win” Prize Wheel - All golfers win a prize!

• Cigar Bar sponsored by Riverside Bank of Dublin.

• Putting Contest sponsored by The Cleary Company.

• A delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner with networking at the clubhouse after play.

• Silent Auction, which includes tickets to sporting events, golf and hotel packages, and more!

• Each golfer will receive a swag bag filled with goodies from Dublin area businesses.

The scramble/shotgun start tees off at 10:30 a.m.

Check-in and driving range opens at 9:00 a.m.

Mark Flesch President Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Scan to sign up your foursome or visit DublinChamber.org/golf24

DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OFFICERS

ADVERTISING

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

President — Mark Flesch Gordon Flesch Company Inc.

Scott Arthur IGS Energy

Aaron Kale The Wendy's Company

Brad Moore, DDS Smiley Dental Group

President Elect — Lisa Gutierrez Dos Hermanos Taco Truck LLC

Joelle Brock Leading EDJE LLC

Kyle Lugg PNC Bank

Megan O'Callaghan City of Dublin, Ex-officio

Vice President — Alicia Nesline Shaw Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP

Paul G. Ghidotti The Daimler Group, Inc.

John Marschhausen, PhD Dublin City Schools, Ex-officio

Melissa Reilly Quantum Health

Treasurer — Greg Lesperance Veeva Systems

Adam Holderman The Holderman Group

Hollis Mignogno Cardinal Health

Cherie Smith OhioHealth

Chief Operating Officer — Jennifer Amorose Dublin Chamber of Commerce 2 Dublin Chamber News

Asch Mikhail Sunny Street Café

Advertising in this publication is available only to member businesses. Ad sizes range from business card: 3.5” wide x 2” tall; to half page - with bleed: 8.5” wide x 5.25” tall; to full page with bleed 8.5” wide x 11” tall (for bleeds, add 1/8” to all sides). For more information about these opportunities or to discuss online, social media or other marketing programs, contact the Dublin Chamber at 614-889-2001.

BMI Federal Credit Union Hosts Dublin Off The Clock: An AfterHours Networking Event

Leadership Academy Graduates

Members of the Leadership Academy were sent off in style at our Dublin Off the Clock after-hours networking event for March. We deeply appreciate BMI Federal Credit Union for being such great hosts for our Chamber members and graduating young professionals on March 26!

Events such as our Dublin Off the Clock aren’t just a way to check out some of our Dublin businesses and enjoy beverages and appetizers. They also present an amazing opportunity to meet other professionals from in and around Dublin, and to make connections within the Dublin business community. Check out our Calendar of Events on pages 8 and 9 for upcoming after-hours gatherings!

• Josh Adkins, City of Dublin • Mitch Ament, City of Dublin • Vivek Ballarapu, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Sophia Barnes, IGS Energy • Kelsey Bernal, Leading EDJE LLC • Dalton Boetcher, Dublin Building Systems • Lindsay Butler, IGS Energy • Ashley Comstock, EASE Logistics • Drew Curry, IGS Energy • Justin Deemer, The Cleary Company • Tyler Fraley, IGS Energy • Alex Gilmer, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Jason Gordon, Dublin Building Systems • Jerry Joyeux, Cenovus Energy • Preeti Manchanda, Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) • Natalia Martin, Paycom Payroll LLC • Gina Martinez, City of Dublin • Jason McGinnis, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Kyle McKee, City of Dublin • Mark Montee, Dublin Building Systems • Garrett Raney, The Cleary Company • Ryan Rice, The Dream Home Team at Keller Williams • Max Rontondo, Riverside Bank of Dublin • Carter Rubcich, Leading EDJE LLC • Sophia Sahr, EASE Logistics • Erin Santa, City of Dublin • Tim Schriemer, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Jake Selker, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Trevor Smith, Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. • Kyle Steinbauer, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center • Reuel Wright, Coldwell Banker Realty

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Community CHAMPION Awards

Chamber Honoring Dublin City Schools Students & Staff On April 17, we had the opportunity to present the 2024 Community Champion Awards, recognizing some of the most dedicated and hard-working students and educators in Dublin.

The Community Champion Awards — sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools — are an opportunity to recognize Dublin students and staff who go above and beyond. The program promotes civic engagement among young people in Dublin, encouraging them to pursue opportunities for leadership, service and volunteerism.

The program honored more than 225 students and staff members.

In addition, it recognizes: • One student in each grade level K-11 received $250 via the Ohio BlackRock CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan • Twelve graduating seniors each received a $1,000 scholarship • A $1,000 donation was given to a school project of choice for one staff member • Each honoree also received a limited-edition Community Champion Award medal All of our 2024 honorees exemplify these values, and we’re proud to recognize their efforts and hold them up as role models for the entire community.

2024 Scholarship Honorees Coffman High School Sasha Homsy, Ruchika Gummadavelly, Emma Jirathearanat, Emma Cheng Jerome High School Carter Holden, Tara D’souza, Malcolm Masri, Michaela McHenry Scioto High School Selah White, Gabriel Shaw, Lucas Distel, Keira Krenz

2024 Top Grade Honorees Kindergarten: Ayla Eyikocak, Riverside Elementary School 1st Grade: Jackson Montgomery, Eli Pinney Elementary School 2nd Grade: Lucca Geer, Depp Elementary School 3rd Grade: Brook Hull, Wyandot Elementary School 4th Grade: Julia William, Deer Run Elementary School 5th Grade: Said Alasgarli, Scottish Corners Elementary School 6th Grade: Sparsh Patro, Grizzell Middle School 7th Grade: Mabel Voeller, Grizzell Middle School 8th Grade: Mia Buenaventura, Grizzell Middle School 9th Grade: Bridget Brandol, Scioto High School 10th Grade: Vibhaas Appaji, Jerome High School 11th Grade: Sahasra Mangapuram, Jerome High School Staff Honoree Cara Mehrer, Davis Middle School

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Members

in the news

3 Pillar Homes Marks 25 Years Central Ohio custom home builder 3 Pillar Homes announced its milestone 25-year anniversary. The company, founded in 1999, has built in communities all across central Ohio, including several in the Dublin area, such as Jerome Village.

Tucci’s Expansion Opens in Historic Dublin Historic Dublin steak and seafood restaurant Tucci’s, a Dublin staple for 26 years, opened its $2.5 million expansion in late February. A sunroom with four skylights and 10-foothigh windows highlights the project, which also includes larger spaces for the rear private dining area and wine cellar.

With the construction project finished, the restaurant has also resumed weekday lunch service.

New President in Place at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital Cherie Smith, PhD, MBA, RN joined OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital as its new president in mid-March.

Smith – who was also named president of OhioHealth Grady Memorial Hospital in Delaware – previously served as chief nursing officer and vice president of patient services at both hospitals.

In-Demand Jobs Week Scheduled for May

School District to Consider Purchase of Cardinal Health Building

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted announced that the state’s seventh annual In-Demand Jobs Week will take place May 6-10. Highlighting the most popular jobs, industries and skills in Ohio, the week features job fairs, business tours, career signing days, resume workshops and more across the state.

Dublin City Schools is assessing the feasibility of purchasing Cardinal Health West, the west campus headquarters of Cardinal Health Inc., for use as educational space. The district signed a letter of intent in March and is looking at possible uses for the building, including a potential fourth high school, while Cardinal would consolidate its corporate HQ into its east campus.

Real Estate Firm Acquires Two Dublin Buildings Southfield, Michigan-based Douglas Capital Partners, a value-add real estate investment firm, announced in March its purchase of two office buildings in Dublin: Upper Metro Place in Metro Center and the Emerald Professional Building on Perimeter Drive. The purchase also included an industrial park in Grove City.

Sheetz to Take Over Former Max & Erma’s Space The Max & Erma’s restaurant on Sawmill Road, which closed in 2020, is set to be demolished following purchase of the property by Sheetz. This location will be Sheetz’s first in Dublin.

Dublin Attorney Uses Generative AI to Draft Lawsuit Troy Doucet, attorney and owner of Doucet Co., LPA, was profiled in Columbus Business First after using his company’s tech startup, ai.law, to file a lawsuit in federal court. Ai.law uses generative AI to draft legal filings in a matter of minutes, rather than the hours of work the practice usually requires.

COTA Studies Transit Options Between Dublin and New Albany A $1.26 million grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation will allow the Central Ohio Transit Authority to conduct a feasibility study for transporting workers to major job centers between the Dublin and New Albany areas, including the new Intel plant in Licking County as well as OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital and Bridge Park.

Syntero Announces Retirement of Longtime CEO Nonprofit behavioral health services provider Syntero, Inc. is in the search process after CEO Julie Erwin-Rinaldi, who has been at the organization’s helm for 15 years, announced she would retire in August. Erwin-Rinaldi oversaw substantial growth at Syntero, including the 2013 Dublin Counseling Center-Northwest Counseling merger that gave the nonprofit its new name.

Share your News Releases with Dublin’s business community for FREE! 1. Simply go to www.DublinChamber.org/login 2. Once logged in, click on “News Releases” on the left-hand menu. Click on the blue “Add News Release” button and fill in the requested information.

3. Once everything is complete, click on “Submit for Approval” at the bottom of the page and we’ll take care of the rest. After your News Releases are published on DublinChamber.org, we’ll share your news in upcoming Chamber e-mails, in our bi-monthly magazine, on social media and more.

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Sarnova Expands to New Headquarters

OhioHealth Adds Jerome Township Facility

Health and safety solutions company Sarnova is working to redevelop and improve the building that will serve as its new HQ when it moves a block from 5000 Tuttle Crossing Blvd. to 5000 Bradenton Ave. The expansion is expected to create 19 new jobs, retain 175 existing jobs and be finished by June 2025.

In March, OhioHealth opened its Jerome Medical Offices at 10190 U.S. Highway 42, serving residents of Dublin as well as Marysville and Plain City.

The two-story, 20,000-square-foot facility offers primary care, as well as pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, heart and vascular, neurosurgery, and behavioral health, and has space to add more services over time.

Dublin is

Growing

Explore the latest developments in Dublin, including businesses renovating and expanding, as well as newcomers joining our community. Stay informed about growth in Dublin with this brief overview of permits issued by the City.

Commercial Buildings – New • Dublin Elementary School 15, 6855 Cacchio Ln. • Overlook at Tartan Ridge Pavilion, 7053 Claymore Dr.

Commercial Additions & Alterations • Columbus Metropolitan Library Dublin Branch, 75 N. High St. • Community Title Network, 5080 Tuttle Crossing Blvd., Ste. 320 • Crosby Business Park, 6685 Crosby Ct. • Fifth Third Bank, 3800 W. DublinGranville Rd. • Front Range Investments, 4393 Tuller Rd., Ste. A • INEOS Enterprises, 6777 Crosby Ct. • Labcorp, 6370 Wilcox Rd., • New multifamily dwelling, 4300 Tuller Rd. • Ohio Dermatology, 5775 Perimeter Dr. • Sequioa Financial Group, 5475 Rings Rd., Ste. 4 • TEC, Inc., 4995 Bradenton Ave., Ste. 240 614-791-1599

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Fixed insurance products and services offered through Columbus Financial Concepts.

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Events & Programs May | June | July

May May 1, June 5, July 10, August 7 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Ambassador Club Meeting Dublin Chamber of Commerce 129 S. High St., Dublin

Become a Chamber Ambassador Club member! Ambassadors work with Chamber staff and board members to plan events, increase membership and strengthen awareness of member services. Joining this exclusive group of business professionals will increase your visibility and serve as a starting point for future roles in Chamber leadership.

May 7, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Yoga Foundations

BMI Federal Credit Union 6165 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin Join the Dublin Chamber in partnership with OSU Wexner Medical Center for a series of FREE healthy living sessions. Join RYT 22 practitioner Preston Murray for Yoga Foundations. This session will focus on breath, alignment and movement suitable for all experience levels. Gain mindfulness practices for everyday life and tap into peace and calm. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat.

May 10, 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

May 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dublin Chamber of Commerce 129 S. High St., Dublin

The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Dr., Dublin

Sales Connection Breakfast Series

Join us for our May Sales Connection Breakfast featuring Tim Byrd, Principal of Summit Sales Consulting, and David Jones, President of Sales to Innovation and Outsourced VP of Sales at Sales Xceleration.

They’ll be discussing “Unlocking Sales Potential with AI: A New Era for Sales Teams.” Don’t miss this chance to learn how AI is transforming sales strategies and driving success. Register now for $21, which includes breakfast.

May 14, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Morning Brew Networking Event Pinot’s Palette 6381 Sawmill Rd., Dublin

Start your day off right with the Chamber’s Morning Brew! Join us at this unique paint-and-sip studio for a fresh cup of coffee, a light breakfast and an hour of connecting with other Chamber members and business professionals, in addition to a small but memorable painting project. Registration is just $10.

May 4, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Community Service Day

Dublin Community Recreation Center 5600 Post Rd., Dublin Community Service Day brings together volunteers of all ages to help area older adults, residents in need, Dublin City Schools and nonprofit organizations with spring clean-up and outdoor projects.

The success of this event can be measured not only by the lives enhanced, but also in the sense of community pride it fosters.

Register at DublinChamber.org/CSD24.

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Women in Business Luncheon

We invite you to a special Women in Business Luncheon where you can explore how giving back to your community can bring about personal Hollis Mignogno growth, help you discover a sense of purpose, and inspire you to find that special cause or movement that becomes your passion. Hollis Mignogno of Cardinal Health and Rochelle Bailey of the American Heart Association share their experiences and tips. Registration is $40 for Chamber members.

May 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch Bunch with NextGen Dublin Young Professionals Rusty Bucket Tavern 6726 Perimeter Loop Rd., Dublin

Join the Chamber’s NextGen Dublin Young Professionals Group for lunch. It’s the perfect time to gather, meet new people, visit with old friends and support our local restaurants. Bring a friend or two! Everyone orders off the menu and pays for their own lunch. RSVP so we know to save you a seat!

Rusty Bucket also hosts a special Dine ’n Donate fundraiser, through which 15% of your bill is donated to the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation.

May 21, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dublin Corporate Charity Cup Volunteers Needed!

Dublin Off the Clock: After-Hours Networking Event

June 20, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Marriott Columbus Northwest 5605 Blazer Pkwy., Dublin

Sunny Street Cafe 7042 Hospital Dr., Dublin

Busy work day? Grab a cold drink and unwind at our Party on the Patio. Relax on the patio, enjoy the company of new and old friends, and check out the new and improved Sunny Street Café now that its major renovation project is finished.

Invite your office friends to attend this FREE event!

May 30, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Golf Committee Meeting Dublin Chamber of Commerce 129 S. High St., Dublin

Would you like to get involved with the Chamber and meet other area business professionals? A great way to do this is by joining our Golf Committee, which helps plan the Dublin Golf Classic – a member favorite event!

June 21, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dublin Coffman High School 6780 Coffman Rd., Dublin See page 12.

July July 10, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Government Affairs Committee Meeting

Dublin Chamber of Commerce 129 S. High St., Dublin Interested in advocating on behalf of businesses in Dublin? Join us for the Chamber’s Government Affairs Committee meeting. All Chamber members are welcome.

July 30, 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

June 3-9

Morning Brew Networking Event

the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village Golf Club 5750 Memorial Dr., Dublin

June 25, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Morning Brew Networking Event Haughn & Associates 6050 Tain Dr., Dublin

Start your day off right by joining your friends at the Chamber for the June Morning Brew! At this event, you’ll be treated to a fresh cup of coffee, a light breakfast and an hour of connecting with other Chamber members and business professionals.

Registration is just $10

iCare, iServe, iLead Youth Leadership Program See back cover.

June

the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday is now a PGA Tour Signature Event, which means a more exclusive field of the top golfers in the world. Head out to Muirfield Village Golf Club during the first full week of June for some outstanding golf, hospitality and camaraderie. Visit www.thememorialtournament.com for tournament details.

July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

July 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dublin Chamber Golf Classic The Club at Tartan Fields 8070 Tartan Fields Dr., Dublin Register your foursome today!

See page 2.

July 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lunch Bunch with NextGen Dublin Young Professionals Local Cantina 4537 Bridge Park Dr., Dublin

Join the Chamber’s NextGen Dublin Young Professionals Group for lunch. It’s the perfect time to gather, meet new people, visit with old friends and support our local restaurants. Bring a friend or two! Everyone orders off the menu and pays for their own lunch. RSVP so we know to save you a seat!

Start your day off right by joining your friends at the Chamber for the Morning Brew! At this event, you’ll be treated to a fresh cup of coffee, a light breakfast and an hour of connecting with other Chamber members and business professionals.

Registration is just $10.

SAVE THE DATE! Oct. 1, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Taste of Dublin

The Wendy’s Company Dave Thomas Conference Center 1 Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin Mark your calendar for the Dublin Chamber of Commerce’s Taste of Dublin in the Dave Thomas Conference Center! This memorable annual event showcases local restaurants, caterers and specialty food vendors offering samples of signature menu items, as well as beverages and live music.

Scan the QR code to learn more!

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Chamber Member Explore the many benefits available to you as a Dublin Chamber member

Members of the Dublin Chamber of Commerce don’t just benefit from the events we organize and the connections we facilitate. As a Chamber member, you and your employees have access to a vast array of options for saving money, offering employee benefits, improving your working environment and dealing with the cost of doing business.

Take a look at some of the areas in which your Chamber membership can help you run your business.

Health & Wellness Employee health is of paramount importance for every company, but for many – particularly smaller companies – it can be difficult to find good options. That’s why the Chamber offers a number of health- and wellness-related benefits, from insurance coverage opportunities to employee fitness initiatives. These options include: • Group health care insurance – including competitive rates, connections with local agents and multiple employer welfare arrangements – through Anthem • Convenient primary care through One Medical with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center • Affordable workers’ compensation coverage, including no-obligation analysis, through Sedgwick • Coverage, through Aflac, for health-related expenses that are not otherwise covered by health insurance • On-site and virtual wellness programming, volunteer opportunities and Dublin Community Recreation Center membership discounts through the City of Dublin’s FitBiz program

*Members must apply and meet plan requirement to be accepted to some of these programs.

Discounts offered are subject to change without notice and there is no guarantee, either stated or implied, of the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. The Dublin Chamber, its Board of Directors and Chamber staff do not specifically endorse any of the businesses listed in this guide. Any person or organization using this guide should do their own due diligence evaluation of prospective business relationships and agreements.

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Education & Professional Development Through partnerships with technical and educational institutions, the Chamber offers a number of opportunities for your team members to access training and deepen their knowledge. These include: • Technical and professional training on technology through The Computer Workshop • Tuition discounts and free textbooks at Franklin University • Incentive scholarships for online graduate and undergraduate programs at Ohio University

Entertainment You can also use your Chamber membership to enjoy discounts on a variety of entertainment opportunities, including: • Columbus Blue Jackets tickets • Admission to a long list of attractions – including sporting events, bowling alleys, trampoline parks and miniature golf – through GetOutPass • Electronics, appliances, movie tickets, rental cars, groceries and more through Working Advantage

Advantages Office Services Our partnerships allow us to offer members discounts on a broad spectrum of day-today office expenses. These offerings include discounts on: • Background screenings through Confirmed Integrity • Digital marketing services through Constant Contact • Payroll services through Doyle HCM • Office supplies, technology and furniture through Office Depot • Telecom, waste removal, shipping and other services through Schooley Mitchell • Catering through Sunny Street Café

Chamber Programs The Chamber also has a number of its own programs to save you money and promote your business, such as: • Coupons for discounts at other member businesses • Our annual Business Directory & Community Guide • Use of our logo for credibility and search engine optimization purposes • Free postings to our Online Job Board • Conference room rentals (see pg. 13 for details!)

• Membership for our NextGen Young Professionals Group, Leadership Academy and Leadership Dublin • Online press release and event posting • Event sponsorships • Advertising in our bimonthly magazine

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available to you as a Chamber member, follow the QR code to view the full Dublin Chamber of Commerce Member Advantages Guide!

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Corporate Charity Cup One of the Chamber’s biggest events is right around the corner With the Dublin Chamber Corporate Charity Cup coming up in mid-June, the field of teams is set, and we hope all participating businesses are gearing up for two days of fitness, camaraderie and friendly competition.

We at the Chamber are enormously appreciative of everyone who has signed up for one of our largest annual events. Dublin’s Corporate Charity Cup is special to us because it raises crucial funds for area charities chosen by the top three teams in each division, providing a great opportunity to support organizations doing important work in and around Dublin.

We also look forward to the Corporate Charity Cup every year because it presents participating businesses with a chance to promote employee wellness and community involvement – and, of course, to earn bragging rights! And on top of that, it provides employees at area businesses an opportunity to meet and enjoy one another’s company, which is always a top priority for the Chamber.

We’re glad to have such a dedicated field of participating Dublin businesses competing in this year’s event, and we’re excited to see everyone on June 20 and 21!

Thursday, June 20 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Marriott Columbus Northwest 5605 Blazer Pkwy.

Friday, June 21 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dublin Coffman High School 6780 Coffman Rd.

Our Partners

The Dublin Corporate Challenge is looking for volunteers to help run activities at this Olympic-style event!

Why should I register to volunteer?

Volunteers will receive complimentary: • Breakfast, lunch, beverages • Custom-made T-shirt • Great opportunity to network and meet other Dublin professionals!

Scan the code to sign up!

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Hold Your Next Meeting or Event at the Dublin Chamber Did you know you can reserve the conference rooms at the Dublin Chamber of Commerece for meetings, team and community gatherings, and more? If you need a space to meet, but don’t have your own conference room – or if you’re just looking for a change of scenery – the Chamber provides a convenient, low-cost option.

Large TV monitors, HDMI connections, complimentary Wi-Fi and the ability to arrange catering through other Chamber members are just some of the highlights of using our space. Rates start at only $20 per hour.

Lunch Bunch with NextGen Dublin Meet other members of the Dublin business community at the Lunch Bunch gatherings organized by our NextGen Dublin Young Professionals Group.

Scan the code to reserve your space

Upcoming events: • Rusty Bucket Tavern, May 16 • Local Cantina, July 18 • The Rail, Sept. 19 Make sure to RSVP so we know to expect you!

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Leadership Dublin

Hone your executive skills with the Dublin Chamber’s in-depth leadership program

Applications are open for Leadership Dublin, the Dublin Chamber’s executive program designed to elevate future leaders of industry in our community.

Fast Facts October through May

This eight-month program takes participants on a deep dive into civic engagement throughout the Dublin area. Not only does Leadership Dublin broaden participants’ knowledge of leadership best practices, problem-solving and ethical decision-making, it also helps them understand community institutions and gives them the chance to meet civic leaders around Dublin. That’s on top of a wealth of opportunities to get involved

Tuition: $1,600 for members

Among other things, over the course of the program, participants will:

The Leadership Dublin “Executive Program offered

• Engage in panel discussions with leaders from the City of Dublin, Washington Township and Dublin City Schools • Connect with a variety of state, county and local elected officials • Participate in small-group community projects, deepening their understanding of volunteer leadership and project management • Contribute to Dublin’s annual Community Service Day initiative, helping older adults, nonprofits and residents in need with a variety of outdoor spring clean-up projects

Scan the QR code to sign up today!

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Community Service Day 2024: Saturday, May 4

me an excellent opportunity to learn about important civic and government organizations, to interact and develop connections with numerous community and business leaders, and to develop a sense of how to give back through service projects that really impact the community.

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–Sue Parnell, Teacher, Dublin City Schools and Leadership Dublin graduate

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iCare…iServe…iLead

Leadership experience for Dublin-area middle-schoolers

Do you know a young person interested in honing leadership skills that can serve them for the rest of their life? The iCare … iServe … iLead Youth Leadership Program is a great way for them to learn those skills and get involved in their community.

Students entering sixth and seventh grades for the 2024-25 school year are eligible for the program, which takes place over the course of a week in late July. iCare … iServe … iLead is centered on the Character Counts philosophy emphasizing respect, responsibility and fairness. Students take part in volunteer activities with community institutions such as the Dublin Food Pantry, Dublin Arts Council and One Dublin, and learn from a broad cross-section of community leaders such as elected officials, business professionals and entrepreneurs.

The program always fills up, so sign up your child now while you can!

iCare…iServe…iLead Youth Leadership Program July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tuition: $399

Scan to register or visit DublinChamber.org/icareYOUTH

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