CHAMBER UPDATES | JUNE 29, 2023 |
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Community Members-
I don't get a great deal of feedback about this portion of my newsletter each month. I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but I suppose those who read it and get something from it are seeing its value. Those who skip my insights are more likely to find the section below that is of interest to them. Back in the day, my grandparents got the Sunday Chicago Tribune and we would often be at their house for the day. I would grab the sport section, my sister would grab the comics, my grandfather would grab the classified section which had the obituaries in it; you see, he sold caskets and was on the lookout to see which funeral home might call him on Monday.
If you've gotten to paragraph two, I suppose that means you're at least interested to hear what my point is, which is this: The Colerain Chamber of Commerce newsletter is broken up into sections so that you can simply skip to the events or pieces that are most attractive to you. If you're a woman, you may be drawn to learn more about our Women's Networking luncheon. If you're in sales, maybe the Sales Summit is of interest. If you're considering joining the chamber, we hope that you'll see those that continue to choose to join our chamber as a reminder that large companies like Rumpke and Kroger support us, as do so many businesses with less than 10 employees.
If you get the opportunity to read our newsletter top to bottom, the narrative we continue to tell is that if you do business in and around Colerain, if your business is located here, or if you want get involved with the community, this is the place to "hang your hat" so-to-speak. There are so many things to do in the coming months, I'll just mention a few.
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Our 2nd Annual Vintage 1869 Rules Baseball game will be played in just a couple of days. You can read about that below.
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After the game, myself and four other community leaders will be in a dunk tank during the Fourth of July event at the township. Stop by and throw a ball to dunk me!
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Vinoklet Winery will be the host of our monthly Third Thursday networking event. Come out and meet other chamber members and see what we're all about.
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Friday August 4th we will be on the Ohio River through an excursion on the BB Riverboats (also a member) for an evening of fun. Many spouses and significant others attend this event, which gives it a very social feel.
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August 9th is our Community Back to School event which provides support to families in need that have kids starting school
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In September we host our Police & Fire Appreciation Breakfast to say THANK YOU to those who serve our community as first responders.
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October has two major events including our Community Give Back Day and our Live2Lead Leadership event hosted at Mercy West Hospital. Business leaders considering membership are welcome at both of these events; community participation is encouraged!
As always, we suggest taking the chamber for a test-drive by getting to meet others and hearing their stories of success. 2024 marks our 10th Anniversary so there will be so much more to come!
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Dave
Dave Moravec
President
513-923-5036
president@colerainchamber.org
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HERE WE GROW AGAIN!
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERS!
The Colerain Chamber of Commerce membership is quite diverse bringing together local businesses, non-profit organizations, schools, and governmental bodies. There are many reasons for getting involved.
In this video, you will hear from chamber members about their WHY. Please share this others that may be interested in looking for involvement in the Colerain Chamber of Commerce.
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Maronda Homes has over 50 years of experience in quality home building. One of their newest developments of single-family homes, North Ridge, is located Colerain Township off Pippen Road. The decorated model home is located at 8528 Noelle Drive, Cincinnati 45251, with a sales team available 7 days a week to help new home buyers to review their beautiful product line.
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La Salle is an all-male Catholic high school that primarily serves the western and northern suburbs of Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1960 by the Christian Brothers, La Salle had its first graduating class in 1964. Students at La Salle are taught a comprehensive, college-preparatory curriculum. La Salle welcomes their inaugural President, Mike Overbey and new Principal and Assistant Principal, Lou Eichhold and Nick Jarrell.
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Conveniently located in White Oak at 7554 Cheviot Road, Trusler Insurance Company has been providing professional and independent service to their clients for over 50 years. Trusler strives to provide the best possible coverage for the best possible price. And, above all, respond promptly to customers' concerns and inquiries. If you would like a quote or need assistance with your insurance coverage Stan, Lindsey or Linda will be glad to assist, 513-522-4400.
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Family owned and operated for 20 plus years, Compton Recycle offers fast and friendly service. You can turn your trash into cash, while helping the environment. Located at 2551 Compton Road, Cincinnati, they accept electronics, steel, iron, aluminum, lawnmowers and much more. For questions about recycling or their services call 513-521-3289.
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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY UPDATES |
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COLERAIN HIGH SCHOOL'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |
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Colerain High School will be celebrating its 100th anniversary during the 2023 – 2024 school year. Since its first class in 1925, more than 32,000 students have graduated from Colerain. The Class of 2024 will be the 100th graduating class.
The Colerain Boosters and Alumni Association have formed a committee to plan events throughout the coming year that highlight the rich history of the school. From academics to performing arts to athletics, Colerain’s students have excelled and brought notoriety to the school and community over the years. Alumni have used their education in many ways as they entered the workforce, served in the military or continued their education in college. Regardless of the path chosen, the common thread for each graduate was the solid foundation and support provided by their dedicated teachers, counselors, coaches and administrators.
To bring attention to this milestone in the community, the committee is working with Colerain Township to produce banners that will be displayed on the light posts at the intersection of Colerain Avenue and Springdale Road. The banners will highlight academic, performing arts, athletic and career accomplishments of Colerain students and alumni. The Boosters are soliciting local businesses to assist with the cost of the banners and to become a partner in celebrating the school’s centennial graduating class.
Listed below are examples of the events that will be held:
Centennial Celebration Kickoff - Tuesday, August 8
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction - Friday, September 1
Distinguished Graduate Recognition - Friday, September 15
Cornerstone 100th Anniversary Commemoration - Sunday, October 1
Open House - Thursday, April 19, 2024
For additional information, please contact Denny Hirsch via email at dennykathy3@yahoo.com or by phone at 513-404-5679.
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EVERY WEDNESDAY | 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.
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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.
Please sign up early or us know if you would like one of the open spots.
Contact Dave Moravec at 309-838-1947 or president@colerainchamber.org
with any questions you might have.
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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS |
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MONDAY, JULY 3RD
1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings vs. Colerain Chamber All- Stars
COLERAIN PARK
KIDS CLINIC STARTS AT 4:15PM
GAME AT 5:00PM
The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame (sponsored by Dinsmore) will be represented by baseball players in character from 1869 and playing by rules from over 150 years ago. Colerain Chamber of Commerce President “Dusty” Moravec and team captain “Stick” Porotsky & their rag-tag group of players have a rematch challenge from the Red Stockings prior to the Colerain Fireworks celebration that evening. This will be an alcohol-free and entertaining event, so bring the whole family! The concession stand will be available for your enjoyment and cold water bottles will be provided by chamber member Ryan Homes.
The kids clinic is intended for kids of all ages to learn about the game and try their hand at vintage baseball with instruction from the Red Stockings.
Following the game, Chamber Members will have the opportunity to come out to DUNK DUSTY DAVE and other community leaders from Colerain including board member David Miller and township executive director, Jeff Weckbach. All proceeds (cash only) will go toward the Colerain Township Fireworks display this year!
4:15pm - Kids Clinic
4:45pm - Opening Festivities
5:00pm - PLAY BALL
7:00pm - Dunk Tank at the Township Facility, not Colerain Park
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We hope to see everyone there!! |
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WEDNESDAY JULY 5
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Do you want to make your area of Colerain Township cleaner and brighter? Join Dean Ferrier and Lora Dakin, in 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. For more information about this project please visit www.teamuptogreenup.org
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~ Congratulations to this month's Snazzy Award Winners ~
Arby's Colerain, Big Bob Carpet, Knotty Pine, O'Reilly's Autoparts,
Snow's Lakeside Tavern and the Willow Event Center
We appreciate their efforts in keeping their property so Snazzy!
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Coming Up:
August 8th, 12:00-1:30
Location & Speaker TBA
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TUESDAY JULY 11 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Game ON!
White Oak Shopping Center
5880 Cheviot Road
Cincinnati, OH 45247
This popular group meets 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 July 10th 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.
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FREE to Chamber Members and
invited non-chamber member guests!
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WEDNESDAY JULY 12
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
(Virtual Meeting)
The Sales Summit concept brings together sales professionals from the business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketplaces to look at sales from a human-to-human perspective (H2H).
Our July Sales Summit guest speaker will be chamber member, executive coach, trainer, recent author, and all-round good guy, Jim Diebold of Focal Point Business Coaching. Jim's topics will include relationship selling, overcoming objections, and he will continue the conversation that Gary Lukovich started a couple of weeks ago about how to be an effective sales leader. Share this information with others and invite a friend/colleague to participate.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your sales skills!
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THURSDAY JULY 13
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friendship Baptist Church
8580 Cheviot Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
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. The Colerain H.O.P.E. organization 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.
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A special thanks to everyone who submitted a video for this year's contest. Each category winning video was played at the June 13th Township Trustees meeting and the overall winner (Henry Martin - Elementary category) was announced that night. Pictured with him are his twin sisters, Middle School category winner, Jessica Cooper, Dave Moravec, and the Township trustees.
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Upcoming
Third Thursday
Events:
July 20 - Vinoklet Winery
August 17 - Moose Lodge
September 21 - Playground Equipment Services
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THURSDAY JULY 20 | 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Vinoklet Winery
11069 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45252
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!
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THURSDAY JULY 27
3:30PM - 6:30PM
NETWORKING
& EDUCATIONAL
EVENT SERIES!
Xavier Center for Innovation
1605 Dana Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45207
Hosted by Xavier Leadership Center - Beers & Biz B2B is a monthly Networking event that includes growth-focused monthly topical roundtable discussions and open networking.
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 learnings 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
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Join us for this
special evening!
Early Bird pricing
$35 per person
until July 7th.
$40 per person if purchased between
July 8th and July 30th.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 4TH
Belle of Cincinnati, BB Riverboats
Newport on the Landing
101 Riverboat Row
Newport, KY 41071
The flagship of BB Riverboats, the Belle of Cincinnati is a majestic and ornate beauty. Cruise in ultimate comfort and luxury aboard our largest vessel. You will dine surrounded by lavish Victorian decor. There are three climate-controlled decks which provide an environment that ensures optimum comfort for every passenger no matter the weather. An open-air top deck allows for the greatest views in Cincinnati sightseeing. The event will be on a Red's Friday night home game, so be sure to stay and enjoy the Rozzi firework display after the cruise!
Advanced reservations necessary by
Sunday, July 30th.
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FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Colerain Township Community Center
(4300 Springdale Rd.) - Hall A
Join us for a delicious hot breakfast provided by BB Riverboats & Current Catering, as we recognize the Colerain Police Officer of the Year and the Colerain Firefighter/EMS of the Year!
Help us thank our Police and Fire/EMS personnel for their steadfast service to our community and show our appreciation for all they do to support and protect the residents and businesses of Colerain Township.
Promote your business and be a sponsor!
Sponsorships are available starting at $500.
(if interested please reach out to president@colerainchamber.org for sponsor benefits)
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TUESDAY OCTOBER 24 | 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Mercy Health - West Hospital
3300 Mercy Health Blvd. (North Bend Road just west of I-74)
Cincinnati, OH 45211
At this event, you will learn from elite thinkers, including the #1 leadership expert in the world, John C. Maxwell, and gain leadership principles and personal growth techniques from their time-tested teaching.
Whether you lead a large organization or want to be a better mentor to those around you, you will gain meaningful and relevant insights so you can return home ready to implement your new action plan and lead with renewed passion and commitment.
This event is an opportunity for you to network with like-minded leaders who share your passion for leadership and learning. Make new connections or build on the ones you have during this event.
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Coming soon to Triple Creek Retirement Community… Trilogy Dialysis!
We want to express our deepest appreciation and extend a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who made Triple Creek Retirement Community's Dialysis Open House and Ribbon Cutting an incredible success! Your presence, enthusiasm, and support made it a truly memorable event.
Together, we celebrated the upcoming launch of exceptional dialysis services and showcased the compassionate care and state-of-the-art facility that Triple Creek Retirement Community will soon be offering.
Check out the photos from the Ribbon Cutting below!
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Is your business interested in having a ribbon cutting?
Do you have a celebration, grand opening, or business anniversary?
Let the Chamber promote
your big news!
Contact Dave for Details
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SEPTEMBER 13
RIBBON CUTTING
OPEN HOUSE
FOR
RYAN HOMES
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Reds Game, June 6 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
The Cincinnati Reds began their current winning ways on June 6th as the Colerain Chamber held an outing in the right field Party Barn. Elly De La Cruz made his debut that evening and the Great American Ballpark was a buzz.
When asked about it, Colerain Chamber President Dave Moravec said, "I personally believe that the chamber had a direct effect on the team play. I don't know what else would have been different other than our group showing up for the Red's support."
The pictures included here represent a small portion of our membership coming out on a beautiful June evening.
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Thank you to all who attended this successful chamber event! It was a great time with great food provided by our food trucks, tasty adult snow cones provided by chamber member Snobug There were fun games and great networking!
Thank you to the members who donated and supported our silent auction. Your participation helps the Chamber to continue to host successful events.
There are several upcoming events this summer you will not want to miss. Check out our website for more details www.Colerainchamber.org
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It was a pleasure to have Diane Egbers, Founder of Grant Us Hope and Founder and CEO of Leadership Excelleration, Inc., speak to a room full of ladies (and Dave) for our June Women’s Networking luncheon. Diane shared valuable career coaching information.
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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!
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EVENT SPONSORSHIP
Get your business name and visibility out there!
We are specifically looking for businesses that would like to sponsor the following events:
Emerging Leaders Sponsor - $500
Women's Networking Sponsor - $100
Sales Summit Sponsor - $500
Talk to Dave Moravec for more details!
SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
BE IN THE KNOW! Keep up to date on all things Chamber! Better yet, Send us links, promotions, photos and local events in a timely manner, and let the Chamber promote for your business!
PROMO ITEM/GIFT CARD MARKETING
RIBBON CUTTING EVENTS
LOGOS & BRANDING... AND MORE!
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WE NEED YOUR PROMO ITEMS!
Do you have promotional items that you'd like to share with new and prospective members?
As you may know, we put together packets on a regular basis and we are currently in need of more items.
Please provide 25-50-100 items that will go into our promotional bag. Contact Beth or Dave directly and they can stop by to pick them up or connect with you.
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS |
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President Level Sustaining Sponsor
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Leader Level Sustaining Sponsors |
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Network Level Sustaining Sponsors |
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Team Level Sustaining Sponsors
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