CHAMBER UPDATES | OCTOBER 30th , 2023 | |
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Good Morning Chamber Leaders-
If you've listened closely or followed our communication, you already know that on
November 15th, we will be welcoming all of you to the Colerain Chamber's Annual Meeting and Leadership Breakfast at the Colerain Senior Center. At that breakfast you'll hear from local leaders like Jeff Weckbach (Colerain Township Administrator), Darrell Yater (NWLSD Superintendent), Jon Graft (President/CEO at Butler Tech) and Lou Eichhold (new Principal of LaSalle High School). You'll get a chance to meet our incoming slate of board members, and hear about the state of the chamber, and the learn about the direction we are heading in 2024 as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as a chamber. You'll also get to network with some of the best and brightest business professionals across the Colerain area. There is NO COST to our chamber members to join us.
By attending the breakfast, you will find out what's new across the community, hear first-hand about what's going on with the Sears property, the police levy, NWLSD master facilities plan, as well as programs at Butler Tech, and LaSalle High School. Of course, the next best option is to read the newsletter below from top to bottom and connect through different events in November...all of them are included below. Additionally, a fun social evening is planned for our Annual Holiday "Perfectly Plaid" celebration. Be sure to add Thursday, December 14th at the Pebble Creek Golf & Event Center to your calendar.
Finally, I think it is very important to remember where we are today. That is, where we are standing, sitting or spending our time. Many people around the world, those that are homeless, those that are in war-torn countries and many across our community are unsure where their next meal or good night's sleep will be. Please be kind and respectful to one another, please help those around you where and when you can, and please lift up in prayer, those in need at this critical time around the globe. We can all make a difference in the life of someone else, simply by being kind. We can all pray for peace.
All the best!
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Dave
Dave Moravec
President
513-923-5036
president@colerainchamber.org
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Colerain Township is happy to welcome the newest retail establishment,
A & S Fashions. Previously located in College Hill for 18 years and is rebranding as Motivated Streetwear at their new location 9459 Colerain Ave (Behind Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse / in front of Northgate Mall). Their main focus is bringing all of the new fashions to their customers at the best prices. They carry a large inventory, based on multiple different age groups, and have something in the store for everyone. The plan is to be up and running in early December. Store hours will be Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm.
Chuck and his team are Motivated to be the best clothing store in the Colerain area! Come see them for your Christmas shopping!
New location opens with a Ribbon Cutting on December 5th at 9:30am!
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Welcome New Sustaining Team Level Sponsor | |
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We are happy to have TDG Facilities join the Chamber as a Team Level Sponsor.
They are a full-service facilities management company with a broad portfolio of services. Their mission at TDG Facilities is to be the trusted partner in facilities management services, enabling their customers to thrive by providing comprehensive and sustainable solutions. TDG strives to be the industry leader by delivering best-in-class services, embracing innovative solutions, and fostering a workplace where employees thrive. They are committed to delivering integrated facility services across a wide array of industries with efficiency and integrity, through a true partnership approach. To find out more about all their services visit their website at https://www.tdgfacilities.com
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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY UPDATES | |
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COLERAIN FOOD DRIVE
BENEFITING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
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NEXT LEVEL FITNESS RESOURCE FAIR | |
CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS | |
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MANUFACTURING TOUR
Have you ever wondered, "What goes on in there?" This is your opportunity to find out. The Rumpke Recycling Center has continued to invest in amazing technology advancements and this is your opportunity to look behind the scenes at what
is coming with new programs and services in addition to seeing what actually
happens with the recycling you put in your green bin.
November 2nd
(9:30am - 11:00am)
Rumpke Recycling Center
5535 Vine Street, St. Bernard
A special thanks to
Clippard Instrument Laboratories, Metalworking Group, and Duke Energy
for hosting approximately 50 chamber visitors this Fall.
Be sure to put this final one on your calendar and register ahead, space is limited.
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Check Out The Photos From Our Recent Manufacturing Tour! | |
FREE to Chamber Members and
invited non-chamber member guests!
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THIS MONTH'S TOPIC
Improve Your Networking Skills
at Networking Events
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
(Virtual Meeting - MOVING BACK TO ZOOM!!!)
SALES SUMMIT
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). This month's guest leader will be Sean O'Shaughnessey, CEO and President of New Sales Expert, LLC serving Cincinnati.
Sean's goal is to drive sales growth, with Sales Xceleration's proven system that focuses on creating record-breaking sales for companies, defined in three steps:
Creating a Sales Plan
Finding Your Best Customers
Grow Your Sales
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to
level up your sales skills! Register for this month's Sales Summit meeting by clicking the button below.
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THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 9th
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
COLERAIN H.O.P.E MEETING
Bread From Heaven
2929 Springdale Road
Cincinnati, OH 45251
**SAVE THE DATE**
December Holiday Gathering
December 7th
Junk King / King's Treasures Thrift Shop
11430 Gondola Street
Sharonville, OH
4:00-6:00pm
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 HERE to check out Colerain H.O.P.E's new website!
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th | 12:00 - 1:30PM
WOMEN'S NETWORKING GROUP
Outback Steak House
9880 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45251
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, November 13th, so we know you are joining us.
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.
*Lunch costs are picked up individually*
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Upcoming in December:
Join us at the beautiful Clovernook Country Club for lunch on December 12th with Speaker, Michelle Selnick,
CEO of webFEAT Complete.
Michelle is one of the first women in Cincinnati to own two internet-based companies. Michelle fosters a passion for success, innovation and education. Come enjoy a lovely holiday lunch with some great takeaways from Michelle.
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WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 15
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
COLERAIN CHAMBER
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
and ANNUAL MEETING
Colerain Senior Center Main Hall
4300 Springdale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45239
This event will bring together our chamber community and those interested in hearing about the state of the Colerain Community. Speakers will be Jon Graft, Butler Tech, Darrell Yater, NWSLD, Lou Eichhold, LaSalle HS and Jeff Weckbach, Colerain Township.
It will also serve as our Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting.
Representatives from various chamber benefits providers will be on hand to answer questions about all the benefits available to Chamber members.
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Check out the photos from last year's event! | |
A Special Thank You To Our Event Sponsors: | |
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16th
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
THIRD THURSDAY NETWORKING
Northgate Park
9191 Round Top Road
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!
Register today to connect and engage with other chamber professionals!
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December 2023 Legislative Update
This event will include:
-US Chamber of Commerce Updates
-Elected local, state and Federal legislators
-Updates from OBIS (Ohio immigration)
-ORA (Ohio Restaurant Association)
Pending legislation next year that could devastate the hospitality industry.
-Other topics
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THURSDAY DECEMBER 14
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY
Pebble Creek Golf and Event Center
9799 Prechtel Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45251
*** Perfectly Plaid Holiday Party ***
Join us for Holiday merriment at our LARGEST gathering of the year as we come together and celebrate another successful year.
Come dressed in your most dashing plaid attire - whether it's a tartan tie or dress or as simple as a cozy festive flannel. Let's light up the night with our spirit of the season! There is no cost to Chamber Members, so come connect with fellow Chamber members and forge new relationships. All while enjoying the warmth and cheer of the holiday season!
Come celebrate the Holidays with your Colerain Chamber co-workers & friends!
Soft drinks, appetizers, fun activities, and cash bar included!
With this free event, enjoy hors d'oeuvres & 1 drink ticket.
(thanks to our event sponsor Vinebrook Homes!)
We will also have raffle baskets and other assorted fun activities.
We are looking for additional Raffle Basket Sponsors or $100 donation towards a basket. Please reach out to Beth Jones at info@colerainchamber.org if you are interested in sponsoring a basket.
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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
Business Leader of the Year
New Business - Rising Star of the Year
Community Impact Award
Beautification & Community Investment Award
Colerain Chamber's Business Hall of Fame
Colerain Student of the Year
Colerain Chamber Choice Award
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 February 3rd
$60/person for Colerain Chamber Members/Spouses
Note: Additional $10/per person after February 3rd
Non Members $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.
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SAVE THE DATE!
A & S - Motivated Streetwear
Monday, December 5th, 9:30am
9459 Colerain Ave
(Behind Kabuto Japanese Steakhouse / in front of Northgate Mall)
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Pollinator Ribbon Cutting
Such a beautiful dedication! We had the official ribbon cutting for the Five Hives Pollinator Garden on Amarillo Court! Volunteers from A Greater Northbrook had been tending to this garden for more than a year, and they've done such a marvelous job! There's also a seed library for people who are interested in starting their own pollinator gardens at home.
The garden was dedicated to Brody Allen, firefighter Jim Tobergta and "Queen Bee" Rhonda Lahmann! THANK YOU to everyone who made this dream a reality!
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Crumbl Cookies Ribbon Cutting
Exciting News for the West Side of Cincinnati! We recently celebrated the Grand Opening of Crumbl Cookies, where every cookie is baked fresh daily and there are new flavors weekly!
Let's give a warm welcome to the amazing owners, Jaxon and Claire Tews, who are bringing their passion for delicious, handcrafted cookies to our community. Get ready to indulge in a rotating selection of mouthwatering flavors that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Head over to 6173 Glenway Ave (in front of Krogers) and experience the magic of freshly baked cookies like never before. It's a treat you won't want to miss!
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Live2Lead Leadership Event
A huge thank you to everyone who took time out of their day to join the Colerain Chamber of Commerce for the outstanding Live2Lead - John C. Maxwell Leadership Conference.
A special note of gratitude goes to our fantastic moderator, Randy Wheeler Wheeler Coaching Systems. We appreciate your guidance.
We are immensely grateful for the insights shared by our esteemed guest leadership panel: Brad Bertke, President of Mercy West Hospital, Rob Clippard, VP of Sales and Marketing for Clippard Instrument Laboratory, Inc., and Amy Spiller, President of Utility Operations for Duke Energy. Your wisdom and experience brought a wealth of knowledge to our event.
Special thanks to our host Mercy Health - Cincinnati West Hospital! Thank you for making this conference a resounding success. Together, we're shaping a brighter, more empowered future through leadership!
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Third Thursday Networking Event - AAA Northgate & Honeybaked Ham
October's Third Thursday Event, hosted by AAA Colerain, was a huge success! The event was made even more special thanks to the delicious catering provided by Honey Baked Ham of Colerain. Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the fantastic networking event.
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Women's Networking Group - Red Lobster
Chamber member Colerain Red Lobster hosted our October Women's Networking Event. We were pleased to have guest speaker, Rebecca Victor, talk on cultivating a 'Yes, I Can' mentality!
Rebecca's words were a powerful reminder that with determination and belief in ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve. Her insights ignited a spark in each of us, leaving us ready to take on new challenges and seize opportunities!
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Chamber members have access to two shipping savings benefits to fit their shipping needs: exclusive FedEx discounts available through the FedEx Advantage program and freight savings with competitive carriers through PartnerShip.
Contact:
Harry L. Centa
Benefit Provider Phone: 1-800-599-2902
Benefit Provider Email: hcenta@partnership.com
Benefit Provider Details
FedEx Discounts
Chamber member businesses can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving.
- 45% off on FedEx Express® shipping
- 45% off on FedEx Express international shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Ground® shipping
- 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery®
How it works
If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem. You can open one when you enroll
Get started
Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You’ll receive a confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you’re ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.
Freight Savings
PartnerShip helps chamber members' businesses reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter.
- Receive competitive pricing from TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and others
- Benefit from personalized service from industry experts
- Gain access to tools to easily manage your shipments and save time
How it works
Put the PartnerShip team to work for you. They can provide you with quotes, schedule pickups, and handle any issues that come up with the carrier. Prefer to be more hands on? PartnerShip.com has everything you need to easily manage your account and set up your shipments.
Get started
Get a quote on an upcoming shipment or create an account to start saving. If you have any questions, email sales@PartnerShip.com or call 800-599-2902.
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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 | |
President Level Sustaining Sponsor
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Leader Level Sustaining Sponsors | |
Network Level Sustaining Sponsors | |
Team Level Sustaining Sponsors
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