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Fifth Third Branches Will Host Business After Hours  May 15th

The Chamber’s three Fifth Third Bank branches, Clintonville (Torrence & High), Graceland (Kroger Marketplace) and Beechwold (Henderson & High) will serve as hosts for our May “Business After Hours on May 15th, from 5:30—7:30 pm.  The event promises to be a great evening of networking, good food, entertainment, and some special surprises.   It is open to all chamber members and their guests.  5/3 managers Kathy Parmenter, David Armstrong, and Tasha Scott will be our hosts.

     One high light of the evening will be a demonstration of a “Migun Bed.”  Migun means “beautiful health” in Korean, and this new relaxation technique combines oriental and western medical techniques. Learn more by joining us on May 15th.

May Luncheon Provides Tips on Local Business Resources

Columbus State and SBDC Can Assist Your Business!

The Ohio Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Columbus State Community College is a public-private partnership supported by the US Small Business Administration, the Ohio Department of Development, Columbus State, and local business partners. Through its programs and services the Center provides entrepreneurial business development assistance and high end business consulting. 

    The Center and Columbus State can work with your business in providing

basic business courses to your key employees or tailor programs to the specific needs of your business through the CS “Business and Industry Training Services” program.

   The luncheon will be at 11:30 am, on Thursday, May 24. at the Clintonville Woman’s Club.  For reservations, call the Chamber at 262-2790, or email jnini@clintonvillechamber.com

Ohio Small Business Growth Summit June 12 & 13

Join more than 200 top business leaders from throughout Ohio for the definitive conference on business growth. The Ohio Growth Summit 2007 is a one-of-a-kind event for Columbus and Ohio.  Through a mix of national keynote speakers and local breakout presenters, the Summit gives you lessons you can use immediately to grow your business.  The Summit is also designed to foster meaningful networking among the attendees that should lead to increases in the bottom line. 

   To learn more about this exciting program and to register on line, go to

www.cscc.edu/OGS/index.htm. or call the SBDC office at 287-5300.

   The Summit will be held at the new Center for Work Force Development at      Columbus State University. 

Speakers will include Jeff Slutsky of Street Fighter Marketing, Henry Marsh, Olympic distance runner and business consultant, and idea guru Doug Hall.

Business Briefs.....

Ohio Savings Bank is Now AmTrust

    After 118 years, something was bound to change.  The name.  Ohio Savings Bank officially became AmTrust Bank on April 23.  But the name is the only thing that changed.  They have not merged, been bought, or bought another bank. In states other than Ohio, the bank is known as AmTrust, so they simply made the name change here in Ohio.  Welcome, AmTrust, new members of the Clintonville Chamber.

Edward Jones Named “Best Employer” by Ohio Chamber

Edward Jones was named Best Employer in Ohio in the Large Employer category (over 200 employees) at the Ohio Chamber’s Annual Meeting on April 24th.  The award is sponsored by Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield and is organized by the Ohio Chamber, Society of Human Resource Management-Ohio State Council, and the Manufacturer’s Education Council.  Congratulations to Clintonville Chamber Edward Jones members,      Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy and Rebecca Foreman.

New Marketing Manager and Menu Changes at

Bear Rock Café

    Stephen Love, owner of the Bear Rock Café at Graceland, recently announced the addition of Denice Nelson to the Bear Rock staff as Business Development Specialist.

    Bear Rock now serves beer and wine to compliment their array of handcrafted sandwiches, savory soups, salads, baked potatoes, and delectable desserts.  They also have lunch box specials available.

Bear Rock Café is also available for private breakfast meetings. For catering information or to book a breakfast meeting, contact Denice at 436-6442, or email bearrockcafeoh@aol.com

Two Men & A Truck  Announces Awards

 John Kelly of Two Men and A Truck announced the winners of the company’s monthly customer service awards.

“Mover of the Month” was Brandon Fells.  “People’s Choice” winner was Matt Myers (shown at left)  and “CSR of the Month” was Chris Nelson.

Manley Architecture Expands to Offer Distinctive Services

Focus on “Sustainable Design”

Manley Architecture Group/MAG has undergone many changes.  Pat Manley has embarked on a plan to expand the company and offer a distinct set of specialized services.

     The primary focus of the firm is now Sustainable Building Design, most commonly referred to as Green Building Design. Although other firms are incorporating sustainable building strategies, Manley Architecture Group/MAG is the first Ohio firm to make sustainability its primary specialty. Our goal is to produce buildings that meet LEED standards. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a recognized national benchmark established by the U. S. Green Building Council. The LEED approach results in design, construction and operations that meet the highest standards for energy efficient and environmentally friendly buildings. This is the wave of the future resulting in buildings that have clear economic and societal advantage over typical buildings.

     Manley’s complimentary focii are Universal Design, Feng Shui, offices, health care and historic renovation/adaptive re-use.  An excellent example of a project, soon to be under construction is the Universal Design Living Laboratory, or UDLL.  This is a model demonstration home allowing people of all levels of mobility to function easily within a beautifully designed space.  The principles of Feng Shui play a part in the home’s design, it will be LEED certified and will be the subject of a PBS special some time in the future. The UDLL has already received much attention nationally in numerous publications and has been presented to the National Association of Home Builders at their annual convention.

Don't Miss Your Tee Time! Sign Up Now for Golf Outing June 11th

     The 2007 Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing is changing courses for 2007.  The event will be held on Monday, June 11 at the  Worthington  Hills Country Club

     Golf Outing Chairmen Tim Novak and Joe Weithman expect a big crowd so they are urging members to send in their reservations early, so you don’t miss getting a slot. 

     The event starts with lunch and our $2500 Putting Contest.   Tee off is a 1:00 pm “shot gun”  start.  Again this year golfers will have a chance at $10,000 for a hole-in-one.   Numerous prizes for closest to the pin, long drive, and long putt.   Registration is $100 per player and includes lunch, golf, cart, and dinner. 

Volunteers Needed

    If you’re not a golfer, you can still join the fun, we are looking for volunteers to help with our outing operations.  Just call the Chamber office and 262-2790. 

Golf Sponsorships Available

     You could be the business that presents a $10,000 check, and it will only cost you $300.  Just be the one-in-one sponsor at the golf outing.     

Putting Contest—Commerce Bank

Hole-In-One Sponsor—$300

Beverage Cart—$300 (Need 3)

Hole Sponsor—$100

Hole sponsors will have a sign on the hole with your company name and logo.

Outing Sponsor—$2000

Each player will receive a custom golf shirt with your company logo on it.

Be A  Prize Donor

    You can also promote your business by donating a prize for our raffle.   Prize donors will be featured in the Tournament program.   You don’t have to play to donate a prize.

Below are pictures from the 2006 Golf Outing, it could be you in 2007!

 For Golf Outing Registration and Sponsorship Form Click HERE

Welcome New Members

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Shown at right are April New Members, Dave Atkin of All State Insurance, Kendra Carpernter, of Maguire & Schneider, LLP,

Michael Contes, CrimsonCup Coffe, and Membership Vice Chair Jeni Engel