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Springtime In
Clintonville
The
Chamber's photographer took a stroll down High Street and Indianola,
just to enjoy springtime. In Clintonville that means dogwood
trees, spring flowers, and umbrella tables.
(Clockwise from top left) Dogwood tree at Jeri Jones office,
Amy Beljon of The Garden Way, an afternoon of piano music at Mozart's
on Indianola, spring flowers and plants at Weiland's Garden Center, on
the patio at Bear Rock Cafe, Starbucks, Cup 'O Joe, and Jersey Mikes.
Student Citizen
Breakfast May 9th Will Honor Middle School Students
Chamber Member, Denise
Baumann Will Give Keynote
Chamber
member Denise Baumann will deliver the keynote address at the 2006
Student Citizen Breakfast on May 9th. The Annual event honors middle
school students from six area schools. This years honorees are:
Students
to be honored are listed below
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complete list of our business sponsors click
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Calumet Christian School
Mackenzie Hasebrook, Wes Green,
Tallon Stearns, Mason Miller,
Mykah Preest, Gerald Cleary,
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Immaculate Conception School
Judy
Sauter, Eric Oman,
Brian Raderstorf, Sophia Ciminello,
Mary
Kate Campbell, Dominic Clegg
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Clintonville Academy
Nigel Mathias, Chandler Wilson,
Erica Hegedus, Summer Smith,
Michael Liggett, Rachel Rockwell
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Dominion Middle School
Bintu Adesiji, Ryan Lindsey
Rachel Murphy, Tyler Gabalski,
Rachel Renick, Brian Adams
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Our Lady of Peace
Katie McNulty, Wallace Cameron
Leah
Zabo, Megan Clark
Maggie Flynn, Caitlin Tuttle
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Each
student and their parents are the guests of a Chamber member
business for the event. In additional to our business sponsors,
many
Chamber members also donate items for a “goody bag” that each
student will receive at the breakfast.
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Williams Honored by God & Country Music Association
Chamber member Glenn R. Williams received the 2006 God and
Country
Music Award at the organization’s 21st Annual concert on April 22nd at
the Capitol Theater. The award was in recognition of Williams’ his
service to the organization and his dedication to the promotion of
traditional band music.
Glenn is the organizer of the Sunday night concerts at the
Whetstone Park of Roses Gazebo, which have been sponsored by the
North Columbus Civitan Club, since 1975. He is responsible for
keeping alive the tradition of free brass band and wind band concerts
in the Columbus area. He is a founding member of both the OSU Alumni
Band and the Clintonville Community Band. Last year he was also
instrumental in helping to form the new Clintonville Community Choir.
He is the owner of The Glenn Williams Nationwide Insurance office at
2930 N. High St. Glenn has been a Chamber member since 1997.
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Summer Vacation Travel Tips at May Luncheon...
Gasoline
is headed over $3 a gallon. Airlines keep threatening to strike.
What are we going to do for vacation this summer?
Well why not get your summer vacation tips from the expert. Kristi
Roumeliote of Meridian Travel will be the speaker of the Chamber’s May
16th luncheon at the Clintonville Woman’s Club.
Kristi plans to cover a variety of travel topics including, “Close to
Home Vacation Spots,” “The Hot Locations and Best Values for 2006”,
What to expect from your travel agent and how to use them
effectively.”
If
you haven’t been to a Chamber luncheon for awhile, plan to
re-connect. We’ve changed the format a little to increase your
ability to network. As always, our popular
“Information Table” will be available to your business literature and
information.
Cost
the of the lunch is $15 and you can pay to the door or in advance
with a credit card. Either way we need your reservation. Contact the
Chamber office at 262-2790
or email
jinni@clintonvillechamber.com
Remember your membership is enhanced by your involvement!
Business Briefs....
Tell us what's happening with your business. New Associate,
new client, new office, an important business anniversary...we want to
tell other Chamber members about your success...
Shaklee Plants 1,000,000 Trees
 SHAKLEE
local entrepreneurs, Bob & Judy Robinson of Clintonville, distributed
500 White Spruce saplings as part of Shaklee’s national campaign.
“This
year is particularly important for Shaklee because we are celebrating
our 50th Anniversary, and in honor of our anniversary, we are
launching our biggest global environmental campaign on Earth Day - A
Million Trees, A Million Dreams", says Roger Barnett, Chairman and CEO
of Shaklee Corporation.
To learn more about Shaklee's long and unique history of commitment to
the environment and Shaklee's environmentally friendly product lineup
, go to
www.shaklee.net/livingbetter.
Above: Connie Gilbert receives some of the 500 seedlings that Bob &
Judy Robinson
distributed on Earth Day.
Xango Business Growing World Wide
XanGo™,
a world -leader in mangosteen-based dietary supplements, was awarded
the Gold Medal by the
Nutrition Business Journal,
a leading
industry publication, for 145% growth in its third year in business.
XanGo™ more than doubled its 2004 sales and is on track to achieve its
goal of $1 billion in annual sales by 2009. XanGo™ is available
through independent distributors, such as Dwayne Martin, who is a
Clintonville Chamber member. Contact Dwayne at 203-3715 for
more information.
Insurance Agencies of Ohio
Adds New Line for Rental Property Investors
Scott
Egelhoff of Insurance Agencies of Ohio reports that his company has
added Middlesex Mutual Assistance to their line of products.
Middlesex specializes in habitational risks such as apartments, rental
condominiums, condominium associations and 1-4 family rental
dwellings. They offer a comprehensive policy and options. If you own
these types of properties you can call Scott at 848-3000 for more
information.
Two Men & A Truck Opens
New Westside Office
Two Men and a Truck®
recently announced the opening of their west office in
Hilliard. The new
office will be located off of the Roberts Road /I270 exit.
“It’s
another exciting step in the growth of our company,” says general
manager Rob Wallace. “This new office will help us handle customers
from the west and southwest areas much more efficiently.”
For more information on the Columbus office of
Two Men And A Truck®
call (614) 224-6683.
Board Member Addresses
OSU Business Women’s Assoc.
 Jeni
Engel, Chamber Board member and owner of Hair Concepts, recently
addressed the Ohio State Undergraduate Women’s Business Association
at the Fisher College of Business.
Engel
related her experiences as a small business owner in juggling the
business and family, how she got started in business, and the
challenges she faces on a daily
basis as
a business owner.
The
OSU group was the first colligate chapter of the American Business
Women’s Association and was founded in 2001 to bring together
students and business women of the community.
Chamber Will Again Host
Hospitality Village on July 4th
It’s not
too early to begin making plans to enjoy the July 4th activities at
Whetstone Park in the comfort of your own hospitality tent. Again
this year in cooperation with the
Clintonville July 4th Celebration organizers the Chamber will
host the Hospitality Village.
“It
was a great day,” said John Hahn of the Columbus Handyman.
“Last
year we hosted employees, friends and clients. Our hospitality tent
let us enjoy the activities hassle free.”
If
your business is interested in the Hospitality Tent Rental Package,
contact the Chamber Office at 262-2790 for information.
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