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Annual
Celebration Dinner Will Honor Community Service
February
22nd Event Will Be Held at The Blackwell
The Chamber’s Annual Celebration Dinner and Silent Auction will be
held on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the Blackwell Hotel on the OSU
campus. The event will begin with a social hour and Silent Auction
bidding at 6:30 pm. The dinner portion of the program will start at
7:30 and the awards program and live auction at 8:30.
Lynne Genter, Dinner Chairperson and Denise Baumann, Auction
Chairperson have planned a gala evening, highlighted by the
presentation of the “Business Person of the Year,” “Business of the
Year,” and “Booster Community
Volunteer of the Year” awards. Click
HERE for a copy of the
2008 Nomination form (pdf). The form will also appear in coming
issues of The Booster.
The
event has grown every year,” said Genter. “It truly is an event that
brings the business and residential community together and is
highlighted by our three awards.”
Baumann and her committee have added a new feature to this years
auction—Ebay!
 “With the help
of Rob Rosati, of Robbie’s Hobbies, we will have several of our items
on Ebay,” Baumann told the
Chamber Notes.
“Our
first two items will be a classic ‘Jimmy Crum’ jacket sign by the
former Columbus sportscaster and a replica of Ohio Stadium.
Tickets for the dinner are $45 per person and are available at the
Chamber office or reservations can be made by calling 262-2790.
Click the Ebay logo to go
directly to site to bid on Chamber Auction items beginning Saturday
Dec. 28 Through Friday, Jan. 4.
For the 2008 Community
Awards Nomination Form (pdf) Click
HERE
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Past Award Winners |
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Business Person of
the Year
2007– Melissa Goodrich
Colonial Candy
2006– Brenda Pinnell
Bernie’s Garage
2005—Katie Palmer
SoBo Style
2004—Anand Saha
Mozart’s
2003—G. Scott Smith
Weir Arend Funeral Home
2002—D Searcy, Terra Cotta
2001—Paul Love
Coldwell Banker |
Business of the Year
2007—Southwick, Good and
Fortkamp Funeral Chapel
2006—Clintonville Automotive
Repair Service (C.A.R.S.)
2005—RE/MAX Capital Centre
2004—Weiland’s Gourmet Market
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Community Volunteer
of the Year
2007—Susan Michael Barrett
Adena Brook Community
2006—Betsy Hubbard
Whetstone Recreation
2005—Roger & Lynne Genter
Clintonville Farmers Market
2004—Algy McBride
Clintonville Historical Society
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New Chair of the Board Looks Ahead to 2008
The Chamber, which
stands as the only “neighborhood-based” chamber in the city of
Columbus, was organized to serve the needs of businesses operating in
Clintonville but has become much more. Our 2008 Community Directory ,
our 10th edition, which will be delivered starting in late February is
one effort provided by the Chamber to support local businesses but
also to provide a service to this great residential community.
The continued development of Clintonville is dependent upon a strong
community, which includes the residential and business communities.
Through cooperation, we have made Clintonville into the premier
neighborhood in Columbus. In addition to the directory, the
Chamber also brings several events to you throughout the year. In
2008, these include the Celebrate Clintonville Recognition Dinner
Feb. 22, which honors both business and community leadership, the
Chamber Student Citizen Breakfast , the Chamber Golf Classic and
Cruise the Ville, August 23rd at Whetstone Park. We invite you to
take part in your community by participating in any or all of these
events. In addition, the Chamber’s regular monthly events, such as
our luncheons and First Friday breakfasts are designed to offer your
business additional networking opportunities. The Chamber’s officers
and Board look forward to meeting you at these events and we are
always interested in your feed back regarding Chamber programs and
activities.
Another effort the Chamber is undertaking in support of the local
community is in redevelopment of the Whetstone Recreation Center. The
Recreation Center was originally built in 1956 and is now undergoing
its first major overhaul since 1984. While the city has committed $5
million in funds for improvements, we are raising additional funds to
make the center comparable to recreation centers in the city’s
surrounding suburbs. For the Clintonville community to continue its
prosperity, development of the services and facilities such as the Rec
Center are vitally important. With more than 35,000 local residents,
just $15 per resident would meet our goal for the project. We look to
all of you for support of this important project.
Thank you for your
continued support of the Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce. We
are working with you to build a better Clintonville.
Jeff
Nelson
Fifth
Third Bank
2008
Chamber Chair of the Board
January
24th Luncheon To Focus on Small Business Financing
Securing financing for growth is always a challenge for small
business. Two of the most successful programs in Columbus are the
Linked Deposit program of the State of Ohio Treasurer’s office and the
Community Capital Development Corporation.
The
Linked Deposit program was started in 1983 and has assisted thousdands
of Ohio small businesses. The program authorizes the State to place
up to 12% of the State’s investment portfolio in reduced rate
investments at local lending institutions, which in turn lend
the
funds to
qualifying small businesses at below market rates.
Amanda Hoyt, the program’s senior manager in the office of Ohio
Treasurer Richard Corday will outline the program at our January
luncheon.
The
Community Capital Development Corporation is a private, not-for-profit
corporation which makes loans for land, buildings and equipment. The
CCDC also provides working capital loans for businesses in Columbus.
Brad Shimp, the CCDC’s Executive Director will explain the CCDc’s
programs. Since 1981 the CCDC has made over $200 million in loans to
over 1000 Ohio businesses. For reservations, contact the Chamber
office, 262-2790. Doors open at 11:30 at at the Clintonville
Woman's Club, cost of lunch is $15.
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Welcome New Members
PB Tech
Phyllis Bursky
26
W. Torrence Rd
Columbus, OH 43214
614-263-7624
Fax
263-6163
www.pbtinnovate.com
Individual and Team Effectiveness.
Pattycake Vegan
Bakery
Jennie Scheinbach
3009
N. High St.
Columbus 43202
614-784-2253
Fax:
784-2253
www..pattycakeveganbakery.com
Baking delicious goodies for you today!
HER Real Living
Eve Holland
3500
N. High St. 43214
614-447-8588
www.herrealtors.com/eve.hollard
Buying or selling your home. It’s got to be REAL.
NorthEnd Wrench
David Wenger
4330
Indianola Ave 43214
614-264-4978
www..thenorthendwrench.com
Your preventive maintenance experts!
Faulkner Realty
JP Faulkner
3003
N. High St. 43202
614-268-4664
Fax: 268-4500
www.faulknerrealty.com
Real Estate Sales
Sew to Speak
Anita Bowman
4610
N. High St. 43214
614-570-7296
Do it yourself style shoppe, unique fabrics, classes, notions.
John Patrick Carney
Resident
357
Torrence Rd 43214
614-262-1602
Metropolitan Partners
Tim Rollins
150
E. Broad St. 43215
614-883-1130 Fax: 221-1380
Urban Development
Integrity Moving and Storage
Jim Huston & Art Dodson
1946
Camero Ave 43207
614-484-0049 Fax: 454-0990
www.integritymovingllc.com
Moving with pride, the best moving experience in the business.
First Communications
Dolly Aduroja
575
Sheres Ct., Worthington, 43085
614-635-3216 Fax: 838-1138
www.firstcomm.com
Integrated telecommunications service with local, long-distance
and data
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Chamber Ambassadors
Judy
Robinson, Shaklee
Cinda
Manchester
Heartland Payments
Meliss Swayngim
Whetstone Gardens & Care Center
George Henry, CRI Digital
Mark
Dent
On
the Mark Tax Service
Judy
Davis
J
Thomas Davis Guitar Maker
Bill
Alsnauer, State Farm Insurance
Nancy
Miller, COVA
Dave
Cook, American Family Insurance
Chris
Nottke, National City Bank
Gary
Weaver, KEMBA
Chris
Shea, Attorney at Law
Jeni
Engel, Hair Concepts
Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy
Edward Jones Investments
Contact an Ambassador for
Membership information
The Chamber
Ambassadors meet the Third Monday of each month, 4:00 pm at the
Chamber Office.
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Business Briefs.....
 Buffalo
Wild Wings at Graceland has a new manager.
Luciano Minico
will be
serving up great wings and libations during the bowl season. Luciano
says, “Go Bucks” and invites you to BW3 for the big game on more TV’s
than we can count.
Natalie Schleppi New Manager at
US Bank Branch
US
Bank at 5020 N. High has named Natalie Schleppi as the new branch
manager. Natalie comes to Clintonville from US Bank's Great
Eastern Branch in Whitehall.
Manley Group Receives Award
On
December 9, 2007, The Manley Architecture Group/MAG accepted a Merit
Award from the Association of Licensed Architects. The Dolphin Beach
Tanning Salon (designed under Manley and Harper, Inc.) was recognized
as one of the top architectural projects at the national Chicago
awards dinner.
New Clintonville Firm Offering
“Financial Peace of Mind”
Joint BAH with Upper ArlingtonWorthington Chambers Jan 23.
The
Clintonville Chamber will join with the Upper Arlington and
Worthington Chambers for a joint Business After Hours networking event
at the
McConnell Heart Health Center, 3773 Olentangy River Rd. on Wednesday,
January 23rd from 5:30—7:00 pm..
This
will be a great opportunity to expand your business connections. The
will be tours of the McConnell facility and you can learn about their
new “Executive Health & Wellness” program.
Maple Grove UMC to Host “Chili Bowl” January 26th
 So who has the
best chili in Clintonville? Find out at the Maple Grove United
Methodist Church “Chili Bowl on January 26th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the Whetstone Recreation Center
project and the Community Resource Center.
For
contest rules, visit the Chamber web site and go to Community Events
Annual Mozarts Birthday Party January 26th
It has
been a Clintonville tradition since 1995. It’s the annual birthday
party for Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Anand and Doris Saha began
the celebration in honor of the namesake of Mozart’s Bakery and
European Piano Café and as a way of saying thank you to the
Clintonville community. The event is 10:00 am—10:00 pm. There will
be Mozrt’s great European pastries, live music, and of course the
traditional cutting of the giant birthday cake. For more visit
www.mozartscafe.com
2008
Directory Cover Will Feature Rec Center
The Chamber would like to thank Jeremy Slagle of Element, Design,
Marketing, and Communications for his work on the cover of our 2008
Directory. Delivery of the 2008 Directory will begin in late
February.
Insert
Program With Directory Delivery Available
You you like to reach the Clintonville market for as little as 3
1/3 cents per household? Again this year the Chamber will insert
your flier into the delivery bag with our 2008 Directories. The
number of inserts is limited, so contact the office today....
Click
HERE for Insert Flier
information.
Clintonville Area Commission & City Development Department to
Begin
Work on Clintonville Neighborhood Plan
The Clintonville Area Commission has adopted an agreement with the
City of Columbus Development Department to begin work on a
comprehensive Clintonville Neighborhood Plan. The plan will address
urban design, land use, transportation and other planning issues
facing the community. Christine Palmer, Senior Planner for the City
will be the Commission’s staff contact for the project.
The Chamber’s Governmental Action Committee, chaired
by John Raphael, is encouraging Chamber members to be involved in plan
process. Commission members will be appointing a 12-15 member
“Working Committee” for the plan. If you are interested in serving on
this working group, please contact the Chamber or your Clintonville
Area Commissioner.
The first opportunity for public input will be
Wednesday, January 16, 2008. A public workshop regarding the plan
will be held at Bishop Watterson High School beginning at 6:30 pm.
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January 2008
Jim Davis has opened Innovative
Financial Designs at 34 W Weisheimer Rd in Clintonville. IFD offers
holistic fee-only planning for middle income clients. Jim’s main
concern is making sure families have enough money to do the things
that they 