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Mission Statement: To enhance the success of our members and the business growth of our community.

OCTOBER 2014

81 Mill St. Suite 300Gahanna, Ohio 43230614.471.0451 phone614.471.5122 faxinfo@GahannaAreaChamber.comwww.GahannaAreaChamber.com

n Members Making News

n Get Your Business Out of the GATE!

nRibbon Cutting & Open House Integra Acupuncture

& Wellness

nEmpowering Women Breakfast

nBusiness Growth Workshop

nSeptember New Member Breakfast Highlighsts

nRibbon Cutting & Grand Opening

The Barn

nHealth EXPO

Taste of Gahanna is right around the corner and you are invited to help us celebrate! The Party is in full swing. Filled with scrumptious cuisine and terrific door prizes the evening promises plenty of excitement including entertainment by the popular artist The Dwight Lenox Quartet, categories of culinary competition, and the audience favorite Chefs’ Challenge cooking contest modeled after the popular television show “Iron Chef.” And back for a third year, Karina Nova, WBNS 10TV News will join in the fun as emcee!

“It’s a really fun way to enjoy an evening of food, entertainment and party with friends. We always get new business from this sponsorship. We can’t wait to see everyone there!” Title Sponsor - Lew Griffin, Lew Griffin Insurance Group

“We want people to think of us as their Foodie Partner. We’re more than cans of food on the shelf. This event helps us promote our gourmet lines of products like wine, cheese and specialty food items. And my favorite event will, of course, be the Chefs’ Challenge!” Chefs’ Challenge Sponsor - Tony Dowdy, General Manager, Gahanna Giant Eagle

There is still time to participate!

• Be an event sponsor and advertise your business

• Purchase reserved seating (highly recommended)

• Invite your friends, family and loyal customers to attend as your guest

To receive maximum advertising, go to Taste.GahannaAreaChamber.com and register today. Tickets on sale NOW! A portion of the proceeds from this annual fundraiser assists in developing educational programming and marketing opportunities for member businesses.

Be sure to like us on Facebook. We’ll be sure to “like” you back! Thank you for your support!

Thursday, October 9th, 2014 * 5:30 to 8:30 PMAladdin Shrine Event & Conference Center3850 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43219

Join the Fun at the 17th Annual

Newsletter Printing & Design: Capitol Citicom Print & Graphics

2225 Citygate Dr., Ste. A • Columbus, OH 43219 • 614.472.2679info@citicomprint.com • www.citicomprint.com2

Chairwoman: Betty Collins Brady Ware & Company

Vice Chairmanof Operations: Rick Conover Aflac

Vice Chairwomanof BusinessDevelopment: Betty Clark CPMedia & Marketing Services

Treasurer: Scott Robinson WesBanco

Secretary: Kandace Watkins Bercley Woods

Director: Jennifer Chiappisi Fourth Floor Interactive

Director: Mary S. Held Mary Held & Associates

Director: Terri Loughry Loughry Insurance Services

Director: John Persons Sign-A-Rama of Gahanna

Director: Susan Peters Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau

Director: Ron Smith SOH Productions

Director: Emanuel Torres Gahanna Planning & Development

President: Leslee Blake

OfficeAdministrator: Becky Whittington

2014 OfficersBoard of Directors

Staff

Members Making NewsNature’s Path Announces New Name

Nature’s Path will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a grand opening celebration and a name change to “It’s All Natural!” on October 18th. Due to a trademark issue, the

store is no longer using the “Nature’s Path Market” as their store name. They are now “It’s All Natural!” As a new business, they’ve experienced growing pains but still feel the

strength for growth. 100% vegetarian! Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to get a chance to win a food basket. “It’s All Natural” will donate a portion of that day net sales to

Sunrise Animal Sanctuary. 1360 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna OH. For more information, call (614)476-6159 or visit www.itsall-natural.com.

Columbus Based Wyandotte Winery to acquire Rockside Vineyards in LancasterColumbus, Ohio (September 9, 2014) — Wyandotte Winery LLC located in Columbus, Ohio,

has entered into an agreement with Rockside Vineyards LLC located in Lancaster, Ohio, to purchase the winery and vineyards. Both wineries will continue to produce unique, high-quality wines that leverage the strengths of each location.

“Wyandotte is tucked into a neighborhood setting, a unique location for a winery.” said Robin Coolidge, co-owner and Winemaker at Wyandotte Winery. “Our unique location makes it very difficult for us to plant additional vineyards or expand our facility. Rockside has 4.5 acres of established vineyards, 17 total acres available to expand and grow, and a solid portfolio of hand crafted wines produced mostly from fruit grown on the property. Wyandotte and Rockside will continue to operate independently, and both will continue to produce unique, high quality wines in small lots using traditional winemaking methods. We will provide wine lovers with an exceptional, but different, winery experience at each location.” The winery is a beautiful and unique location for private events. Rockside Winery and Vineyards is a little slice of wine country right in central Ohio’s back yard.

President and CEO of Part Time Works, Brad Feldman, is featured in the current (October) issue of Columbus CEO magazine. The article highlights how small businesses and nonprofits

in central Ohio are effectively utilizing professional part-time staff members to advance their business goals. It creates a mutually beneficial work environment for both the professional and the business. For the complete article see www.columbusceo.com and click on Features.

Get Your Business Out of the GATE! The GATE Program is a revolutionary new program

specifically designed to help you instantly generate more leads, convert those leads, and build more profitability into your business. This program was created to provide you with the tools, resources, and support needed to accomplish your business goals.

The GATE program includes business consultation, weekly group coaching, and a portal that maintains a wealth of business information that you can use to improve operations, enhance processes and ultimately, grow your business. GATE includes business instruction delivered “Anytime and Anywhere.”

As a Chamber, we believe EVERY business owner wants two things. First, you want more! More leads, more clients and more money. Second, you want to achieve your annual revenue goals so you can live the life you have always dreamed of…the life you so richly deserve.

The power of the GATE Program is that it is customized specifically for you. There is a diagnostic assessment that you will complete that will tell us about you and your skills so we can determine the exact steps you need to take in order to grow your business from where it is right now to where you really want it to be.

From there we leverage the material and the weekly lessons to help you target your ideal clients, understand exactly what they want when they make their buying decisions, and create compelling marketing messages that enable you to out-market and out-sell your competition.

The GATE Program even provides you with marketing and advertising examples that are proven and tested to get real-world results. The GATE Program will change your business and your life forever!

To get involved with the GATE Program, you only have to do one simple thing. Go to GahannaAreaChamber.com and apply. We look forward to working with you as you begin your journey, “Getting out of the GATE!”

The Gahanna Chamber GATE Coordinator

Deb Aungst

Columbus, Ohio 43202614-306-0509www.actioncoach.com/debaungstactioncoach.com

Membership RenewalsCompany Year

Aldrich Chiropractic Center 2010Benchmark Bank Diamond 2005Buckeye Physical Medicine Rehab-Gahanna 2013City Barbeque 2000Clinic Pharmacy 1998Creekside Insurance Agency 2008Dr. W. Charles Buchsieb II, Ortho. 2010Gigis Cakes 2013Great Impressions Signs 2010Heads Turn Salon 2000Integra Acupuncture & Wellness Associates 2011It’s All Natural Organic Market 2013Jorgensen Farms LLC 2012McGraw-Hill Education 1998Mulligan, Topy & Co., CPAs 2004Northeast Dermatology 2010Ohio State Otolaryngology 2011Old Bag of Nails Pub 2003Olde Gahanna Community Partnership 2006Realty Invest 2012Sam’s Club Emerald 2013Sunrise of Gahanna 1997The Golf Depot at Central Park 2011Tri-Community VFW Post 4719 2012UFAX.NET 2008Whit’s Frozen Custard of Gahanna 2009

Wolcott Manor by Redwood 2013

Current Membership: 402 n

Deadline for Advertising in Nov. Issue: Oct. 17

Welcome New MembersBuckeye Interactive – Diamond Member

Brad Griffith8000 Walton Pkwy., Ste. 280, New Albany 43054 (614) 289-7900, Brad@BuckeyeInteractive.com

Type of Business: Website Design and Development

Cork Wine and DineScott Irish

4782 Morse Rd., Columbus 43230(614) 476-2675, Scott.Irish@CorkWineDine.com

Type of Business: Restaurant

Dana Kerr/Colonial LifeDana Kerr

485 Metro Place S., Ste. 150, Dublin 43017(614) 270-5767, Dana.Kerr@ColonialLife.com

Type of Business: Insurance (employee benefits sector – Public & Private)

Refuge At The Mill SalonLeah Parker

64 Granville St., Ste. 102, Gahanna 43230(614) 478-3984, Seek.Refuge@yahoo.com

Type of Business: Styling/Nail Salon – Full Service

Renew Wellness, LLCCassie Starinsky

287 W. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna 43230(614) 305-5102, info@Renew-Wellness-Center.com

Referred by: Jenny Demko, Suburban Steel Supply Co.Type of Business: Health & Wellness

The Barn at Rocky Fork CreekGretchen Moore

1370 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna 43230(614) 855-9840, gMoore@CameronMitchell.com

Type of Business: Restaurant

Tom + CheeDan Tully

10709 Blacklick-Eastern Rd., Pickerington 43147(614) 787-4977, D.Tully@TomAndChee.com

Type of Business: Restaurant –coming to Gahanna in 2015!

WCNS 32 – TV AFRICA NETWORKErnest Opuni

611 E. Webber Rd., Columbus 43211(614) 721-4000, Ernest@TVAfricaNetwork.com

Type of Business: Video Production: Broadcasting African oriented programs

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Ribbon Cutting & Open House

1110 Beecher Crossing N. Ste. D, Gahanna, (614) 855-8828, Integra-Acupuncture.com

Services provided include acupuncture, chronic pain treatment, fertility treatment and health coaching.

Business Growth WorkshopSeptember Recap

On September 17th, the chamber presented “How Can Technology Make You More Efficient?” sponsored by Pathways Financial Credit

Union. Facilitated by Ron Smith with SOH Productions along with panelists; Jeff Schwartz, owner, founder and President of Innovative Technology Support and Roy Holcombe, Representative for RevLocal, highlights from the following areas were discussed.

• Understand the value. Most organizations have only a basic grasp on the value that technology can create. To reap the rewards from technology at owners need to push themeselves and their teams to understand better what they can gain from technology and to match priorities and investments with the areas of highest value.

• Focus on organization-wide impact. Companies expect much of their near-term growth to be driven by technology, but impact remains elusive. What’s more, effective organizational structures, accountability, and meaningful metrics and incentives are largely lacking. As executives become more involved in technology efforts, they must work to ensure that their structures and business processes are set up to take full advantage of the opportunities that technology and digital efforts offer.

• Prioritize talent. Building and acquiring technical and functional skills, as well as creating an environment that encourages development and retention, will be key to maintaining competitive parity and driving growth in the near term.

Join us as we present the next Business Growth Workshop, “Networking with LinkedIn” on Wednesday, November 19th 11:30am - 1:00pm at Comfort Suites E. Broad St., 70 Chris Perry Lane, Columbus 43213. Lunch will be provided compliments of our host.

Fee: $5 members and $6 guests, Register at GahannaAreaChamber.com/Events.

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Contact Ray Campbell today!614.729.1393 or rcampbell@kemba.org

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Empowering Women Breakfast

Brought to you by:Sponsor

Join us October 23rd for the last Empowering Women program of 2014 as we discuss what women can do to make a difference in their community, what the state is doing for women right now and pending legislation to make women’s lives easier presented by State Representative Anne Gonzales.

For reservations, sponsorship and exhibitor table information go to GahannaAreaChamber.com/Events or call 614-471-0451.

About the Speaker:

State Representative Anne Gonzales is currently serving the 19th House District in her second term at the Ohio House of Representatives. The district includes Westerville, Sharon, Minerva Park, Blendon, Plain, New Albany, Mifflin and Gahanna. During her time as a State Representative she has served as Vice Chair of Health and Aging, member of the Public Utilities committee, and member of the Finance committee.

A long-time resident and former mayor of Westerville, she began her community service through the Westerville Telecommunications Commission and the Westerville Re-Investment Housing Council. During her eight years on the Westerville City Council she also served as Vice Mayor, member of the Recreation Advisory Board, Westerville Parks Foundation, Planning Commission, Fire Advisory Board and COTA Westerville Advisory Council. In addition, she is a recipient of the Making Your Tax Dollars Count Award. Representative Gonzales is a graduate of Otterbein University. She and her husband, John, have

three children: Jennifer, Lois and Richard.

October 23, 2014 – 7:30 – 9:00amMount Carmel Siegel Center

6001 E. Broad Street, Columbus, 43213

Business Development Opportunities

October 20141 – Planning Team Committee Meeting

8:00 AM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chairman, Charlie Collins, Collins Financial Services

2 - Ambassador Club Committee Meeting 8:30 AM * Chamber Office Committee Chair, Emanuel Torres, City Planning & Development

9 – 17th Annual Taste of Gahanna Fundraiser Event 5:30 – 8:30 PMLocation: Aladdin Shrine Center * 3850 Stelzer Rd. Columbus, 43219Entertainment: The Dwight Lenox Quartet * Emcee: Karina Nova, WBNS 10TVNEW: Casino Night! * Gaming Tables * Fun Money * Door Prize Tickets

14 – Marketing/Technology Team Meeting 9:00 – 10:00 AM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Betty Clark, CP Media & Marketing Services

23 – Empowering Women Breakfast * 7:30 – 9:30 AMLocation: Mount Carmel Siegel Center * 6001 E. Broad St. 43213Guest Speaker: State Representative Anne Gonzales Presented by: Mount Carmel Health Systems

Business Promotion Packages: Meeting Sponsor(s) $100: Exhibitor Table, Advertising,

Admittance for Two, Speaking Time, MealExhibitor(s) $40: Includes Table, Admittance for One, Meal

Details and Registration: GahannaAreaChamber.com/Events

Board Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 AM * Chamber Office, 81 Creekside Plaza, Suite 300 - C/Suites Building

Deadline for Advertising in Nov. Issue: Oct. 17

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Over seventy members attended the new member breakfast meeting on September 11th at the Creekside Conference & Event Center to listen to State Representative Anne Gonzales and Gahanna Development

Director Anthony Jones present business development highlights locally and statewide. Michael Blackford, newly appointed Deputy Director for the City as well as George Mrus, CIC President also received recognition along with the introduction of 31 new member businesses. A summary of accomplishments follow:

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September New Member Breakfast Highlights

• 50 new Gahanna businesses since January 2014

• Hamilton Road Corridor – Three projects under construction that represent $30 million investment

• Park Crossing• Kemba Financial Credit Union• Shops at Rocky Fork

• Confirmed tenants for Shops at Rocky Fork• Tom & Chee• Arby’s• European Wax Center• Hibachi Fresh• Gigi’s Cupcakes• Dunkin Donuts• Sports Clips

• Tax Incentive return in 2013• 81 properties• 130 businesses• $91 million property value• 2,761 jobs created and retained

• Review and update of City plans• Plans guide and protect investments,

provide predictability• Ensure plans are relevant

• Gahanna CIC’s mission is to promote economic development through strategic initiatives

• CIC goals

• Real estate development• Land bank – Successfully acquired and

sold residential lot• Market research• Business attraction

• Gahanna Development Goals• Businesses/Jobs/Capital Investment• Business Connections• Improve Permit Process• Update City Plans• Assist Gahanna C.I.C.

Ohio – Where We Were • Unemployment Jan 2011 9.0% • State Operating Budget FY ‘10-’11 • $8 Billion Deficit • 89 cents in rainy day fund • Ranked 38th in the US for Business

Friendliness • Bottom 3 in labor supply • Bottom third in growth prospects • College graduates leaving Ohio for

Chicago or NYC

What We Did• State Agencies cut 10% across the board • Local Gov’t Fund was reduced in 2012 • Gahanna $487,340 - 24.9% (487,340) • Cuts were less than 1% of their budget • No reductions since 2012

• SB 5- Collective Bargaining for Public Employees

• Created legislation that allowed for shared services among school district and townships

Where Are We Now • Over 250,000 new jobs in the State • Balanced Budget • $1.5 Billion in Rainy Day fund • Ranked 22nd in US for business friendliness

(2013) • Most improved in US • Number 6 in best site selection rankings

What We Do In The District? • Seek feedback from local leaders • We meet with superintendents, school

board members, mayors, managers, city council members – often.

• Legislative Update Emails • Recognize residents for their achievement • Ribbon cuttings • Sponsor community events - Creepside,

Gahanna Foundation, Chamber outings, WARM, New Albany founders Day parade.

• Anne’s Cell: (614) 354-4034 – She will return your call.

Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening

1370 E. Johnstown Rd., Gahanna, (614) 855-9840 TheBarnColumbus.comAn upscale casual steakhouse featuring Black Angus steaks,

house smoked ribs and chicken.

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Deadline for Advertising in Nov. Issue: Oct. 17

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Even with all the Health Care Reform Changes youcan still get a discount through your local chamber

As a chamber member with 2-50 employees, you can get a discount on any health plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — including industry-leading HSAs, HRAs and HIAs.*

Despite the ongoing changes and confusion surrounding health care reform, your local chamber continues to offer employer insurance options for the 23rd straight year with a 1.4% discount exclusively for chamber members!

Please go to the Chamber website http://www.cocchealth.com/for more information or call 1-888-506-1574.

*Discount only applies to Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Anthem is a registered trademark. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are the registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. COCCHCRAD 12/13

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Sustaining Members

Corporate MemberToyota Direct

Diamond MembersBenchmark BankBuckeye InteractiveC|Suites Executive OfficesColumbus Regional Airport AuthorityCreekside Conference & Event CenterFourth Floor InteractiveGood EnergyHeartland BankKEMBA Financial Credit UnionLimited BrandsMid Ohio Strategic Technologies SOH ProductionsStrathmore Development Co.VIP Casino Events/Fiesta SoundsWesBanco

Emerald Members104.9 The RiverAAA Ohio Auto ClubCPMedia & Marketing Services, Inc.Custom Air Conditioning & HeatingEducation First Credit UnionFamily Physicians of GahannaFriends Business SourceHanawalt ExteriorsHuntington National BankJess Howard Electric CompanyLew Griffin InsuranceLonghorn SteakhouseMethodist Elder Care ServicesMount CarmelNew Albany Gardens & Care CenterThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterOhioHealth Neighborhood CareOrthopedic OneOtterbein Skilled Nursing & Rehab NeighborhoodRehabilitation & Health Center of GahannaSam’s ClubThisWeek Community NewsVapor Station Columbus, LLC