CHAMBER UPDATES | March 29th

Chamber Leaders-

In an election year where our country has very serious political leadership decisions to make that will affect the country and the globe, I am reminded that four years ago today, we were in a very different place. I had just relocated from Illinois to accept this leadership role and at the time wondered, like the rest of us, where we might end up. The following is an excerpt from my April 1, 2020, chamber newsletter:

As the COVID-19 news continues to pour in from our local media sources, Governor DeWine & President Trump's daily briefings, and national news outlets, it is important to recognize the seriousness that seems to be consistent across Ohio and the Tri-State area. (note: it certainly got worse before it got better.)

Our mental health is so important in all of this, and as one reporter put it, physical distancing does not necessarily equate to "social distancing." To that end, the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, along with so many other organizations, is implementing Zoom Conferencing that allows us to connect with one another via voice & video. (note: most of us changed the paradigm we knew and shifted our thinking due to the circumstances)

If you recall the seriousness of my messages back then, you realize that there have been lighter topics that have been addressed in my monthly newsletter, including the Reds opening day, March Madness Bracket-busters, and flowers popping their heads out looking for that first sign of Spring. I continue to implore business owners of all types, shapes, and sizes to continue to recognize the following:

Regardless of where your business is today, it can certainly get worse or it might become even better.
Where are you today relative to the circumstances in the market? When you can, seek an outside perspective.
Consider a paradigm change for your business and embrace fresh solutions and new opportunities.

Just as I was four years ago, please know that I'm here as a resource to help your business flourish in these challenging times. We look forward to the upcoming Leadership Summit on April 10th, the Third Thursday at Germania on April 18th, and the Hometown Hero event, which will be held on June 13th. We are excited about the upcoming Colerain edition of the Cincy Magazine as well.

Thanks.

Dave

Dave Moravec

President

513-923-5036

president@colerainchamber.org

NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

9725 Colerain Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45251

513-399-6350

Dr. Suellen Wardell

Dr. Katie Smith

Dr. Lynia Watkins

PetVet365 is a newly established full-service veterinary clinic dedicated to providing fear-free care for pets. Our services encompass preventative measures like vaccines and wellness care, alongside treatments for sick animals. With a focus on reducing pet anxiety, we offer a range of surgical and dental procedures. Our clinic operates seven days a week to ensure accessibility for our clients. We provide VIP plans tailored to cover all necessary office visits and wellness care, including vaccinations, blood work, and heartworm prevention, with optional extras like x-rays and dental cleanings. Additionally, our text service, available from 6 am to 10 pm every day, connects clients with veterinary support. Tours and happy visits are warmly welcomed at any time.

Group Management Services

4100 Executive Park Dr.

Cincinnati, OH 45241

Contact: Ethan Stout

Group Management Services, Inc. (GMS) is an Ohio based company that thrives in helping small and medium sized business owners save time & money regarding healthcare and workers compensation. Providing an extensive internal and local team of experts to lean on for assistance when it comes to human resources, compliance, risk, tax, and benefits. Ultimately reducing costs, shifting liability, and providing comprehensive HR solutions.

O: 513-270-5917

Email: estout@groupmgmt.com

Colerain Location

Springdale Road

Grand Opening

this Summer!

CinFed has been committed to our members and remained steadfast, offering attentive guidance and outstanding service for all financial requirements, since 1934! Our aim is to revolutionize your financial journey, dedicating the time and care necessary to empower your money to work for you. At Cinfed, we prioritize personalized connections, striving to know you on a first-name basis. As a credit union, not a bank, our structure differs: rather than distributing profits to shareholders, we reinvest in the organization, resulting in reduced fees and enhanced rates. Your prosperity is integral to our own - quite literally!

We are excited for the opening of our Colerain Location!

Colerain Location

Coming this Fall!

9894 Colerain Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45251

(previously the Sweetheart Cafe location)

Just Love Coffee Cafe is coming to Colerain this Fall after some exciting remodeling to the old Sweetheart Cafe!

Just Love Coffee Cafes have evolved across the country from a modest roaster supporting adoption families into a vibrant community hub, all fueled by love. The company is deeply invested in their identity, their patrons, and their purpose. Dedicated to delivering heartfelt, genuine customer service that leaves a lasting impression and an inviting atmosphere that draws guests back to their local Just Love Coffee Café for breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. Purposefully designed to break away from the traditional coffee shop image, they strive to create a space where everyone feels at home.

7120 Eagle Creek Rd.

(Off Harrison Ave. near Wesselman Rd.)

Cincinnati, Ohio 45247

The Lil Goodie Shoppe is your neighborhood sweet spot in Cincinnati, Ohio! Since 1985, our family-owned shop has been spreading smiles with our delightful selection of treats. Started by Pappy and Mammaw Anderson, our shop is fueled by a passion for creating delicious treats and fostering a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone feels like family. Indulge in our mouthwatering banana splits, decadent sundaes, creamy soft-serve cones, irresistible flurries, and savory coneys. We also have no-sugar-added yogurt and dairy-free soft serve - we've got something for everyone! For a taste of nostalgia and a sprinkle of joy, visit Li'l Goodie Shoppe today. We look forward to welcoming you into our family and sharing the sweet moments together.

CHAMBER & COMMUNITY UPDATES

We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our very own local talents, Griffin Meyer, a student at Butler Tech and NWLSD. Griffin and his team recently showcased their exceptional skills in video production by creating a captivating video 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚!

Griffin and his team, Shaylyn Gray, Niko Suggs & Olivia Woodson's, dedication and creativity has not gone unnoticed. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 4𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. This accomplishment speaks volumes about their talent and the quality of their work. They crafted a video that offers an 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙘𝙚.

Check out this Great

Video About the Chamber!

Thank you to our featured

Chamber Members:.

Doris Gibbons - American Family Insurance Agent - Harrison, OH

Peg Ashbrock -Ohio Living Llanfair

Alexandria Oliver -Green Thumb Bookkeeping & Tax Services

NORTHWEST SCHOOLS NEWS

RSVP To The 2024 NWLSD Business Partner Breakfast!

NWLSD invites you to our Business Partner Breakfast!

This complimentary breakfast is open to all businesses interested in partnering with Northwest Local School District to further student education!

Representatives from each business will have an opportunity to meet with our Principals and Administrative staff to discuss potential partnerships that will be beneficial for all! We will also recognize our current business partners and the work they do.

May 8, 2024

8:30 AM

Struble Elementary

2760 Jonrose Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45239

(Due to morning busing and arrival times, we ask that guests not arrive before 8:15AM. Please park and enter on side entrance near the cafeteria.)

*Attendees must RSVP to attend*

NWLSD is looking for businesses and organizations that are interested in partnering with our school district in order to build, grow and prepare our current PreK-12th grade students to be future leaders!

We’re looking for businesses/organizations that can partner with our district in various ways that include but are not limited to: hands-on learning, providing students with real-world skills, broadening our student’s understanding by sharing information about your career expertise, participating in career fairs, providing students the opportunity to participate in internships and co-ops, and so much more!

We are reaching out to organizations in order to put plans in place for the upcoming school year. Businesses that are interested should attend the breakfast.

Here are a few benefit for businesses/organizations:

Internship and Work-Based Learning
Curriculum Enhancement
Guest Lectures and Lunch & Learns
Scholarships and Financial Support

CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS

Light lunch will be served after the tour. Please RSVP below so we know you will be attending.

TEAM UP TO GREEN UP

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3rd

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Exiting News

This month we are touring the Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub

911 Evans Street, 45204

If you have not heard of the Hub , you will not be disappointed in this tour!

The Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub reduces the amount of waste going to landfills through the one-stop drop-off location where they accept items and materials that are recyclable and reusable, even some that are not permitted in traditional recycling bins with Rumpke. The one-stop model is unique in that it saves time, effort, and gas for donors, and it allows for more items to be recycled or reused than the current waste/recycling/reuse infrastructure for the Greater Cincinnati Area does. The Hub is the only organization in Greater Cincinnati accepting such a vast amount of items for the general public to recycle in one place.

April Guest Speaker:

Colleen McSwiggin

Executive Director at

Cincinnati Recycling and

Reuse Hub

WOMEN'S NETWORKING LUNCHEON

TUESDAY, April 9th

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Red Lobster

3564 Springdale Road.

Cincinnati, OH 45251

Join us every second Tuesday of the month for our well-attended gathering! We invite you to join our discussions where we share experiences and delve into topics relevant to working women.

Kindly RSVP to the Colerain Chamber no later than Monday prior, to confirm your attendance.

We extend a warm welcome to new Chamber Members, so don't hesitate to join us! Prospective members are encouraged to attend one lunch as a guest before officially joining the Chamber.

David Denny

President

Tetra Management

and Past

Colerain Chamber

Board Chairman

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10th

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM VIRTUAL

The Leadership Summit brings together community leaders for the expressed purpose of creating a learning environment for all chamber members.

Creating a winning culture within an organization is about creating an environment where success is not just celebrated, but expected. It’s a culture that thrives on challenges, values continuous improvement, and encourages every team member to push beyond their limits. A winning culture is built on the foundation of clear goals, open communication, and mutual respect. It’s where innovation is the norm, and setbacks are seen as opportunities for growth. In such a culture, employees are motivated to excel because they know their contributions are recognized and pivotal to the collective success of the team. As we gather for this seminar, let’s explore how we can cultivate this mindset and transform our work environment into a dynamic and thriving space where everyone is a champion in their own right.

COLERAIN H.O.P.E MEETING

THURSDAY, April 11th

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Son Ministries/ Groesbeck Chruch

8871 Colerain Ave.

2024 meeting dates and locations:

April 11 SON Ministries/Groesbeck Church

May 9 Madi's House

June 13 Colerain Senior Center

July 11 Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub

August 8 Abundant Life Faith Fellowship

September 12 La Salle Alumni Center

October 10 Groesbeck Public Library

November 14 Bread from Heaven

December 5 Side by Side, 11331 Dallas Blvd., Ste. 3

Are you a 501 c-3 organization?

Are you looking to tell your story?

Are you looking for volunteers and to promote your events?

This group is open to non-profit organizations that would benefit from networking with other non-profits in the area and sharing resources. Colerain H.O.P.E. has a purpose driven mission and intends to support four events per year including the Health & Safety Fair and Colerain Giveback Day. This group meets regularly at a different location on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.

Purpose: Address community challenges together and support one another

Objective: Come together to support one event quarterly in the community

Focus: Children, Youth, Seniors, Environment

Please reach out to Gail Nolte at gmnolte@gmail.com for additional details.

Click Click HERE to check out Colerain H.O.P.E's new website!

More Information Here

Please sign up early or us know if you would like one of the open spots.

Contact Dave at 309-838-1947 or president@colerainchamber.org

CHAMBER GOLF LEAGUE

STARTS APRIL 17th

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

9799 Prechtel Road

Cincinnati, OH 45252

513-923-1188

The Colerain Chamber of Commerce Golf League meets each Wednesday for social golf in a competitive 9 hole format; men and women are encouraged to play. The league will run through September at scenic Pebble Creek Golf Course (here in Colerain) which is an incredible host. In addition to our 12 weekly regular players, alternate players can play on a week to week basis. Every skill level is welcome, as this is a social league with an opportunity to network with other members of the Colerain Chamber community

Details:

Cost will be $25.00 per week per player, paid at Pebble Creek.
Players will be matched up differently each week to allow for maximum networking and variety.
Non-chamber members are welcome to participate.

For More Information Click Here

Third Thursday Networking Event

THURSDAY, APRIL 18th

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Germania

3529 W. Kemper Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45251

All Colerain Chamber Members are invited to get together for informal networking and socializing every Third Thursday of the month!

This informal gathering at a different Chamber Member location each month (except those months when another Chamber program is scheduled on the third Thursday) supplements our regular monthly events. Third Thursday Networking provides a free "drop in" opportunity for Chamber Members to connect with each other!

There may be as many as 50-60 Members on any particular Third Thursday, so you're encouraged to drop by from 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm to check it out. Be sure to let the location manager know you're there with the Colerain Chamber!

Beer & Biz Event

THURSDAY, April 25th

3:30 - 4:45pm Roundtables

4:45 - 5:00pm Nonprofit Spotlight

5:00 - 6:30pm Networking

NEW LOCATION:

Warped Wing Brewpub

5650 Tylersville Rd, Mason, OH 45040

Hosted at its new location, Warped Wing Brewpub in Mason - Beers & Biz B2B is a monthly Networking event that includes growth-focused monthly topical roundtable discussions and open networking. Choose to attend Beers and Biz, then come on out to Playground Equipment Services for the chamber's networking event.

Roundtable Discussions are broken into primary areas of growth, focus, and function and are designed to be topical discussions facilitated by a local leader in each group. These groups are great opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement, sharing of industry best practices, and real-time learning and struggles of current relevant topics. They're also great for networking across your primary job function to meet other people in your role in different industry verticals.

New Roundtable Topics Each Month in these Areas:

Leadership Growth

People & Human Capital Growth

Revenue Growth

Faith @ Work

SAVE THE DATE!!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

The planning committee is looking for sponsors of this great event!

Hometown Hero Event

THURSDAY, JUNE 13th

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for this fun event to recognize local veterans and heroes. We will again host our annual silent auction, a wheelbarrow of cheer, and out-of-this-world food trucks! There is something for everyone.

This is a favorite networking event for all.

If you are unable to help sponsor the event but want to showcase your business to a wider audience, please help support this great cause.

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Opportunities

We are looking for donations to our Silent Auction. We are inviting you to participate by donating an item from your business. This is a fantastic way to increase your visibility and support the Chamber.

Email Beth about your donation:

info@colerainchamber.org

ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL OF THE CHAMBER BENEFITS?

We have a partnership with providers to offer significant savings to our members on benefits from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Worker's Comp, Unemployment Administration, HR Services, Payment Processing Systems, LegalShield,

Shipping with FedEx and more!

Visit our website to learn more about the great benefits available to you!

Visit our Website to check out all benefits!

SPOTLIGHT BENEFIT

Are you keeping your employee handbook up-to-date? With the ever-changing landscape of employment laws and regulations, it's crucial to ensure that your company's policies and procedures are current and compliant. But don't worry, because as a member of the Colerain Chamber, you have access to our fantastic partnership with Clark Schaefer Strategic HR Services.

By regularly reviewing and updating your employee handbook, you can:

1. Stay Compliant- Ensure that your policies align with the latest federal, state, and local laws, reducing the risk of costly legal issues.

2. Clarify Expectations- Clearly communicate your company's expectations, procedures, and benefits to your employees, promoting a positive and productive work environment.

3. Mitigate Risks- Address potential areas of conflict or misunderstanding before they escalate, protecting both your employees and your business.

Don't miss out on this valuable resource! Reach out to HR Services through your Colerain Chamber website to schedule a review of your employee handbook today. Invest in the success and stability of your business by keeping your policies up-to-date. me only" or "only 7 remaining!"

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SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE

Be in the know and stay connected with all Chamber events, happenings and celebrations. Follow us on social media. Also share with us links, promotions, photos and local events and let the Chamber promote for you.

WE NEED YOUR PROMO ITEMS!

Do you have promotional items that you would like to share with us?

We regularly share promotional items at networking events and would love to promote your logo. Please provide 25-50 or 100 items that the Chamber can share.

Contact Dave or Beth and we will be happy to pick up from you. r? (Audience)