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It's Time to
"Cruise the Ville on August 18th
Expanded Event Will Offer Something For Everyone!
The Chamber’s Fifth Annual
“Cruise the Ville”
will return to Whetstone Park on Saturday, August 18, but this year’s
event will have a few new twists.
The cars will be the stars of the day as auto enthusiasts show off
their personal best and auto lovers can stroll around and admire the
view. This is the fifth year for Cruise the Ville which began at
Graceland Shopping Center in 2003. Since Graceland has come back in a
big way as a shopping hub, it’s a little harder to hold an event
there, so the park was chosen as the home last year and in 2007.
But
cars are just the beginning. Brenda Pinnell of Bernie’s Garage & Body
Shop, Inc. and Chair of the 2007 show is excited about the activities
planned for the day.
The
Columbus Department of Parks and Recreation is bringing in a climbing
wall which will be staffed with recreation professionals to help
climbers scale their way to the top. “Touch a Truck” is another unique
feature of the day’s entertainment. A cement mixer, a hook-and-ladder
fire truck, a 10TV mobile van, and maybe even a helicopter will
provide some hands-on opportunities for kids to get up close and
personal with the equipment.
Following up on last year’s “Clintonville Idol” competition is this
year’s Cruise the Ville Idol contest. Audition places and times are
still pending. If you don’t want to participate, then at least be
prepared to be entertained. Brenda Pinnell said that last year’s
“Idol” observers pulled their
chairs
as close as they could to enjoyed the singers. Arnett Howard was also
pleased with the quality of last year’s Idols. Howard will be the
featured entertainer for an outdoor concert this year. (See related
story page down)
“10TV
deserves big thanks for helping us promote the event,” says Pinnell.
“and since the cars will be staying in place this year (all the better
to be admired) and since automobile access to the park will be very
carefully routed, families can feel safe about attending with young
children.”
Weiland’s will be on hand this year serving their usual great food.
They will also be the sponsors of the Climbing Wall. The Cruise the
Ville committee will donate 100% of the donations at the Wall to the
Whetstone Community Center renovation project.
Volunteers Still Needed...
The Chamber is still looking for volunteers to assist us at the
Cruise. We need help with registration, Headquarters tent,
set-up and clean-up. If you can join us, even for an hour or
two, contact the Chamber office at 262-2790.
For more
visit www.cruisetheville.com
Chamber
Joins With Others in Central Ohio for Small Business Seminar.
Small Business Seminar Thursday, Sept. 27th.
"Ready, Set, GROW" Features Steven S. Little
The Clintonville Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Inc.
Magazine and other central Ohio Chambers to bring a special learning
event for local area businesses entitled “Ready…Set…GROW! Preparing
Your Business for Big Things.” The program features business
growth expert Steven S. Little, a senior consultant with Inc.
Magazine and the former president of three fast growth companies.
Sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CompManagement, the
half day program will be held at the Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road
Thursday, September 27, 2007. An easy drive from I-270 Cleveland
Ave. exit.
For registration form and more information go to
Chamber Events
Chamber Partners With Inc. Magazine for New
Membership Benefit.
Beginning July 1st the Chamber will be partnering with Inc. Magazine
to offer members a new benefit, a free one year subscription to Inc.
This publication is widely regarded as The publication for small
business.
New
members will start receiving their magazine when they join the
Chamber and current members will start receiving it when they renew
their annual investment in the Chamber. This is a paid subscription,
with no hidden charges, obligations or automatic renewals. For
complete details about this new benefit, visit the Chamber Benefits
page at
Member Benefits
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Welcome New Members
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Brian Pickard
1722-F
Summit St 43214
614-499-0971
Fax
215-449-0971
Design, drafting, interiors, production and more....
www.pickard-design.com
Verizon Wireless Store
Steve Moore
4818 N.
High St. 43214
614-586-1578
Fax
586-1590
It's the Network!
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 May
New Members
Diane
Grahovac of Belleria Pizzeria and
LuEllen DeSeno of Amtrust Bank
Chamber Ambassadors
Jack
Wells, Board Member
Chairman
Judy
Robinson
Shaklee Products
Cynda Manchester
Heartland Payments
Chris Housden
InfoGuard Systems
Julie Hudgins
KEMBA Financial
Duffy Horan
Sky
Bank
Judy
Davis
J
Thomas Davis Guitar Maker
Bill
Alsnauer
State Farm Insurance
Nancy Miller
COVA
Contact an Ambassador for
Membership information
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Business Briefs.....
Nebbie & Debbie
Celebrate 12th Year at ELDORADO's
Debbie and Nebbie have invited Chamber members to stop
in after the Cruise on August 18th for their 12th Year Anniversary
Party. The festivities will get underway at 8:00 pm with food and
entertainment by Eddie Pollina and the Gang.
Address: 4968 N. High, Corner of Morse & High.
Congrats to Eldorado.
First Friday Networking
Breakfast, Aug 3 at Northstar Cafe
The Chamber's
"First Friday" members networking Breakfast will be held this coming
Friday, August, 3, 7:30 am at Northstar Cafe 4241 N. High St.
Great opportunity to
network and meet new Chamber members. See you Friday morning.
KEMBA Construction
Underway at High & Cooke
The
demolition at the corner of High St. and Cooke Rd is complete, making
way for the new KEMBA Financial Credit Union office. The corner
will feature the new office and a drive through facility. Look
for completion in 2008.
Whetstone Gardens Will
Host Free Concert Series in August
Whetstone Gardens, 3710 Olentangy River Rd. will be featuring their
popular Summer Concerts series on Wednesday nights throughout the
month of August. This year's line up includes:
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August 1 - The Buckeye
Tailgaters
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August 8 - Michael
Sutherland
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August 15 - The Rick
Brunetto Band
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August 22 - Arnett Howard
The concerts begin at 7:00 pm at Whetstone Gardens.
Robinson's Launch New
Website for Shaklee Products
Chamber
members Bob and Judy Robinson have launched a new web site featuring
information about Shaklee products and other health tips. You
can visit their new site at
www.healthypeoplehealthyearth.com
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August 2007
Clintonville’s Arnett Howard will be the featured performer at Cruise
the Ville in Whetstone Park on August 18. The well-known musician
is bringing his bass player, David Hampton, for the outdoor concert
scheduled for 2 pm to 5 pm. Howard modestly says he’ll be “second
fiddle to the iron” of the cars on display. But having a musician of
his stature perform live will be more than a unique enhancement to the
day. “I’m an entertainer who sends out my vibe to the audience, and
then they send it back to me,” says Howard. As such, he doesn’t have a
planned set list: “The plan is to get there and play whatever comes to
mind.”