Dave

Dave Moravec

President

513-923-5036

president@colerainchamber.org

NEW MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT

We welcome our newest members Ron and Anna Bischer Group with Coldwell Banker Realty. Ron and Anna were born and raised on the west side of Cincinnati, having 40 years of combined real estate experience. Their knowledge allows them to work all facets of the real estate industry from first time home buyers, sellers, builders and developers. Their group has consistently been awarded recognition with the Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors and within Coldwell Banker as one of the top leaders. They are looking to make your real estate transaction stress free. You can reach them through www.ronandannabisher.com

Legacy Residential Homes is a non-profit organization that provides residential housing services to at risk youth in Southwest Ohio. Working with local Family and Children services and school districts they offer aid to young boys who are needing assistance transitioning into strong, productive and influential young men. To learn more about their services you can visit https://legacyresidential.org/

WELCOME NEW SUSTAINING LEADER LEVEL SPONSOR

We would like to thank one of our original chamber members from 2014, LongSchaefer for becoming a Leader Level Sponsor in 2024. LongSchaefer has been providing expert accounting, tax strategies, and financial planning & consulting services in Colerain Township for many years. Their new office is located at

3377 Compton Road, Suite 120 and they can be reached at 513-245-0300. As one of the leading CPA firms in Cincinnati, LongSchaefer combines their expertise, experience and the energy of their talented staff, so each client receives close personal and professional attention. Their high standards and service is what sets them apart from others. Their dedication to the Chamber has not gone unnoticed and is truly appreciated.



WELCOME NEW SUSTAINING NETWORK LEVEL SPONSOR

We would like to thank another of our original chamber members, MWG Metalworking Group for becoming a Network Level Sponsor in 2024. As a valued business manufacturer of the Colerain Community for years, located at 9070 Pippin Rd, MWG Metalworking Group uses state of the art equipment and cutting-edge technology to manufacture metal fabrications. In 2023 they were awarded one of the Top Places to Work Awards by the Cincinnati Enquirer. MWG continues to increase the size and scope of their enterprise and offerings. They are deeply rooted in the tradition of heavy plate fabrication, sheet metal fabrication, robotic welding, laser cutting & metal stamping.

We appreciate their continued support and trust in the Colerain Chamber.

10th Anniversary Sponsorship

We are excited to announce the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce and you are invited to be a crucial part of this milestone year! This year we would like to amplify the Colerain Chamber's purpose, which is to "Connect ~ Support ~ Celebrate, across the community in order to make Colerain an even better place to live, work, and play."

How does this Sponsorship work? 

Simply reply and choose one of the following three options based on your comfort level and current situation. If you would prefer, email directly to president@colerainchamber.org If you recently received an invoice or paid your annual dues before October 31, 2023 but would like to participate, we will credit/invoice you appropriately.

Option #1 - 10^th Anniversary Success Sponsorship - $1,000 + Normal Dues

__ We would like to be invoiced for $1000 one-time sponsorship in recognition of the chamber's 10^th Anniversary with the benefits below. Please invoice our organization on January 5, 2024 for the one-time sponsorship in addition to our annual dues which will be invoiced in the month that it normally would. 

Benefits include:

Two (2) tickets to the Annual Awards Dinner (February 2024)

Two (2) tickets to the Annual Hometown Hero Event (June 2024)

One (1) ticket to the John C. Maxwell Live2Lead Program (October 2024)

+++Recognition with prominent and preferred location of your logo on all special anniversary literature, banners and posters (ALL YEAR LONG)

Option #2 - 10^th Anniversary Participating Sponsorship - $1,000 Total

__ We would like to be invoiced for $1000 rather than our typical membership dues for this year only. Please bill us in the month that our dues would normally be invoiced.

Benefit Includes:

+++Recognition with prominent and preferred location of your logo on all special anniversary literature, banners and posters (ALL YEAR LONG)

Option #3 - One Time Donation 

__We would like to contribute a one-time donation amount of $​​________towards the 10^th Anniversary celebration, please invoice us accordingly.

We are looking forward to making this an unforgettable year!

Thank you for the continued support!

If you are interested in supporting the chamber in this unique way

with one of the three options above, please reach out to Dave at president@colerainchamber.org or call 513-923-5036.

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Northwest Local Schools Business Partner Program

You or your business can make a positive impact in our community by collaborating with the Northwest Local School District Business Partner Program. Reach out today and invest in fostering a brighter future for their students. This program builds a stronger interconnected community that they would love for you to be part of. If interested in becoming an official Business Partner with a school in the NWLSD, contact Lyndsey Creecy at 513-923-1000 ext. 3954 or email at LCreecy@nwlsd.org to discuss the Partners in Education Program.

It is with great honor we celebrate the 2023 Inductees into the Colerain Chamber Business Hall of Fame, Gary Schroeder, DVM and Jeff Webeler. Both Gary and Jeff have been long standing business owners, residents, and supporters of our community. Their outstanding contributions and dedication have left an indelible mark on their customers, neighbors and Colerain Township.

We congratulate them on this well-deserved achievement! Join us at our Chamber Awards Dinner, February 15th as we celebrate this honor. 

NEW 501c(3) COLERAIN CHAMBER FOUNDATION

Please celebrate our new approach to community support. You can watch for more information about the new Colerain Chamber Foundation with the logo associated with it the way other chamber groups have been branded. This entity will provide added support for other area non-profit organizations including the efforts of Colerain H.O.P.E.



TEAM UP TO GREEN UP

VIRTUAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3rd

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Do you wish to make your area of Colerain Township cleaner and brighter? Join Dean Ferrier, with Rumpke Waste and Recycling, on this monthly Zoom Meeting to talk everything Team Up to Green Up!     



Team Up to Green Up is a community wide initiative in Colerain Township to commit to a litter-free area and to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the community with greater sustainablity practices . For more information about this project please visit www.teamuptogreenup.org Let's work together to reduce our environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices.

Join us for this great family friendly Chamber Event!

It is not too late to purchase your tickets (only $20)

to the Cincinnati Cyclones Game next Saturday!

Saturday, January 6th

7:30pm

Next Month:



Women's Networking Group will be held February 13th at LaRosa's Stone Creek

3657 Stone Creek Blvd. Cincinnati, OH 45251



WOMEN'S NETWORKING LUNCHEON

TUESDAY. JANUARY 9th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Longhorn Steakhouse

9681 Colerain Ave. 

Cincinnati, OH 45251

Join us at Longhorn Steakhouse - Colerain for our first Women's Networking Luncheon of 2024!

This popular group meets on the second Tuesday of each month! Come join us - We're sharing our experiences and talking about topics that affect working women. 

Please RSVP to the Colerain Chamber by Monday, January 8th so we know you are joining us.

New Chamber Members are always welcome, so come on over and join us! Prospective new members may attend lunch once as a guest before joining the Chamber.

This month's guest leader will be Tim Rohling with Rohling Sales Growth Advisors located in Cincinnati. Tim also hosts a podcast called The Growth Process. He works with companies to unleash their sales growth potential through proven strategies and tools, while fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and customer success.

COLERAIN H.O.P.E MEETING

THURSDAY. JANUARY 11th

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Meeting Location:

Houston Early Learning Cetner

3310 Compton Road 45251

Mark your calendars for 2024 meeting dates and locations:

January 11          Northwest Local School District, Houston Early Learning Center 

February 8          Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly  

March 14            White Oak Christian Church 

April 11              SON Ministries/Groesbeck Church  

May 9                 Colerain Township Administration Building

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 (August) and Colerain Giveback Day (October). 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!

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18TH

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Third Thursday Networking Event

LaSalle High School  

Alumni Room 

3091 North Bend Road

Cincinnati, OH 45239

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!



Register today to connect and engage with other chamber professionals!

COLERAIN CHAMBER AWARDS DINNER

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15th

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Celebrate our vibrant business community at our annual

BUSINESS AWARDS DINNER!

Location: Donauschwaben of Cincinnati

4290 Dry Ridge Road Cincinnati, OH 45252

Enjoy a delicious plated dinner, 2 drink tickets with event purchase and cash bar as the Colerain Chamber announces the winners of our 

Business and Community Awards.  

Come celebrate the best and the brightest Chamber Members from 2023!

Awards nominees include:

⭐Business of the Year

Blust Motor Service

Cincinnati Ohio Police Federal Credit Union (COPFCU)

Playground Equipment Services, LLC

⭐New Business - Rising Star

Lefke Tree Experts

Sportztown Bar & Grill

The Help Squad

⭐Beautification & Community Investment 

Clippard Family YMCA

State Farm Agency – Mark Miklautsch

Vinoklet Winery

⭐Business Leader

Dana Gagnon, Waycross Community Media

Mike Long, CPA & Managing Partner of Long Schaefer & Company, Inc.

Patty Markus, North Side Bank & Trust

⭐Community Impact

New Hope Community Church & Table of Hope

Northwest Local School District

Thrivent Financial – Susan Bennett

⭐Colerain Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame Inductees

Gary Schroeder, DVM & Jeff Webeler

⭐Business Student of the Year



This formal yet fun evening event will help our business community celebrate the best business and community leaders across Colerain through a nomination and selection process that has integrity at its foundation.

NOTE: Please be sure to note any special dietary needs in the comment section when you register. We have reduced ticket prices by $10 in honor of our

10th Anniversary Celebration. Please plan to join us!

Tickets:

Early Bird Tickets - Through Friday January 26th

$60/person for Colerain Chamber Members/Spouses

Note: Additional $10/per person after January 26th

Non Members Tickets $70

Sponsorship Opportunities:

PLATINUM SPONSOR - $5,000 8 complementary event tickets and much more!

GOLD SPONSOR - $3,000 6 complementary event tickets and much more!

SILVER SPONSOR - $1250 4 complementary event tickets and much more!

DESSERT / BAR SPONSOR - $1000 2 complementary event tickets and much more

SUPPORT SPONSOR - $500 2 complementary event tickets

For more details about sponsorships, please contact Dave Moravec directly.

A&S Fashions / Motivated Streetwear

Exciting news for Colerain Township! We recently celebrated the grand opening of the new retail store A&S Fashions / Motivated Streetwear! Welcome to Chuck and Susan Gilpin and their family-run store, relocated from College Hill! Explore their trendy collection for everyone in the family.

Shop Monday - Thursday, 10am-7pm, and enjoy extended hours on Friday and Saturday, 10am-8pm. Closed on Sundays. They are located at 9459 Colerain Ave, behind Kabuto at Northgate Mall. Discover the latest styles and support a local business.

COLERAIN H.O.P.E. HOLIDAY GATHERING



Colerain H.O.P.E., a group of inspiring non-profits, came together at chamber member Junk King on December 7th to celebrate the spirit of the holidays. Their collective efforts exemplify the power of community and collaboration.

If you are looking for a special find, give King's Treasures - Shop with a Purpose a try. You never know what they will have in the store and the proceeds of their profit go to a different nonprofit each month. Kudos to Junk King for their efforts to help nonprofits and the environment. They saved 2 MILLION pounds of treasurers from going into the landfill in 2023!

TEAM UP TO GREEN UP ~ COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Congratulations to Compton Recycling for being awarded the first Community Sustainability Award! This new award is to spotlight those in our community that are dedicated to fostering eco-friendly practices and are making positive impacts within their communities with the pursuit of sustainable solutions.

Compton Recycling Company's unique approach to recycling and repurposing is commendable. By framing the recycling process as an opportunity for individuals to earn income, they've found a way to incentivize participation even among those who may not initially be motivated by environmental concerns.

Additionally, Compton Recycling's Community "Giving Fence" is a shining example of how businesses can also play an active role in social responsibility and environmental consciousness. This initiative provides warm garments for bus riders, walkers, as well as drivers passing by; it is open to everyone. The Giving Fence is an inspiration for other businesses and community members to consider creative ways to give back and make a difference in the lives of those around them.



To recycle with Compton Recycling or help them with their giving fence,

visit Drew Hughes at 2551 Compton Road.

Women's Networking Monthly Luncheon

This month's Women’s Networking Luncheon was hosted by chamber member Clovernook Country Club. We were privileged to welcome Michelle Selnick, CEO of webFEAT Complete, as our distinguished speaker, sharing insights on innovative marketing strategies. Building meaningful connections and providing beneficial information to support you and your business is the essence of our Women’s Networking group! Join us in 2024 on January 9th at Longhorn Colerain.

Annual Chamber Holiday Party

What a fantastic night at the Colerain Chamber “Perfectly Plaid” Holiday party, hosted by chamber member Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center. Gratitude to the planning committee and sponsors for the magic! Exciting times ahead as we gear up to celebrate the Chamber's 10th anniversary

in the coming year!

We are proud to lead the Strategic HR Business Advisors Division of Clark Schaefer Hackett. We can partner with you to develop, strengthen, augment, or manage your human resources function. We give you the benefits of having experienced HR professionals dedicated to supporting some or all of your company’s HR needs, without adding headcount.

We’ve been providing human resources expertise to organizations of all sizes since 1995, and we’re proud to be recognized as a leader in our industry.

Bottom line, we can save you time by tackling your HR challenges – no matter how big or small – allowing you to focus on what you do best.

To learn more, please contact:

Melissa Dern, (513)697-9855, melissa@strategichrinc.com

ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL OF THE CHAMBER BENEFITS?

As a member of the Colerain Chamber, you are investing in a thriving and dynamic future for your own business and for the Northwest Cincinnati area. You can benefit from cost-saving discounts through our many Chamber benefits and services in addition to increased visibility for your business.

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!

President Level Sustaining Sponsor