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The Business Side of Hockey...Blue Jackets GM Scott Howson Luncheon Speaker on Tuesday, November 20th

    Your job is to put together a business that will attract over 18,000 customers 41 times a year, or 44 or 48 or more, if you are really good at your job.  You have 26 key employees from eight different countries,  and over 150 other employees who make sure the 18,000 and the 26 are happy.  Welcome to the world of professional hockey.

     Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Scott Howson will be the Chamber’s featured speaker at our Nov. 20th luncheon at the Clintonville Woman’s Club, 3951 N. High St. 

 The luncheon starts at 11:30 am.

    Howson was named the CBJ –GM in June of this year and immediately set about the business of building a play-off caliber hockey club.

     Prior to coming to Columbus he spent seven years with the Edmonton Oilers.  The Oilers had five straight winning seasons and advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2006.

Luncheon reservations can be made by calling the Chamber at 262-2790.   

   Clintonville Chamber to Host Northland Area Business Association

   For Business After Hours on Nov. 8th.    

        The Clintonville Chamber will host members of the Northland Area Business Association (NABA) at our Thursday, Nov. 8th   Business After Hours at Mozart’s Café, 4490 Indianola Ave. from 5:30  to 7:30 pm.

     Anand Saha and his staff have planned a great evening, featuring an array of Mozart’s great pastries and other goodies.  It will also be an opportunity to network and make new business contacts with our friends from NABA.  Clintonville and NABA share many common  business interests and this will be an opportunity to get better acquainted.

    Saha has recently converted his Indianola location into a full service catering facility.  Mozart’s on Indianola is now available for private meetings and parties.  Mozart’s new marketing director,  Jessica Chalfant can assist you with your holiday party planning.

Belleria Pizzeria To Host First Friday Networking Breakfast

      It’s all about networking!  The Chamber’s First Friday Networking Breakfast will be Friday, Nov. 2nd, starting at 7:30 am at Belleria Pizzeria,  128 Graceland Blvd.  George and Diane Grahovac and their staff will welcome Chamber members for networking at “breakfast pizza.”

    The First Friday discussion topic will be “Customer Service, What are you really doing to treat your customers differently than your competitors?”  Those attending will be asked to share their best customer service ideas, what’s worked for you and what hasn’t?  Do you really know what your customers are thinking or do you just guess? 

     Bring us your best ideas to share with the group.  Belleria is located on the north side of Graceland.  There’s plenty of parking, so plan to attend this Chamber networking event..

Business Briefs.....

Metro Martial Arts to Host 2nd Annual Spar-A-Thon

To Benefit Cancer Society

   Chamber Board member Vic Magary of Metro Martial Arts and Fitness will host the 2nd Annual Spar-A-Thon on Saturday Nov. 10th, at his studio at 2770 N. High St. starting at 11:30 am.

    The event’s goal is to raise $5,000 for cancer research.  Karate students, both kids and adults, and fitness kick boxers will be sparring to raise money. The main event will feature Black Belt and two time cancer survivor Dave Stevens sparring for 30 consecutive rounds.  Spectators are welcome.

Hoffman’s Rare Books Now on High Street.

    Ed and Tina Hoffman and their partner Bob Emerson have relocated their rare and antique book store to 4167 N. High St.   The store features out of print, hard to find,  used and rare books.  You can browse the thousands of titles the store has available on line at

www.hoffmansbookshop.com, or schedule an appointment to visit the store by calling 262-0059.  Picture at right are Ed Hoffman and Bob Emerson in front of their High Street store.

Columbus Locksmith Expands to Dublin

   Frank Keys Reed, owner of Columbus Locksmith, announced that he has expanded the business in order to better service customers especially in the Dublin area.  Columbus Locksmith is fully mobile and equipped to serve the Greater Columbus Area, including residential and commercial customers.  Their wide range of services includes lock re-keying, repair, and installation.  They’re certified, bonded, and insured and are backed by over 18 years of experience. 

     As the "Super Service" Award Winner on Angie’s List for 1999 through 2006, Columbus Locksmith has the experience to tackle all kinds of residential and business locksmith needs. You can contact Columbus Locksmith at the same number: 236-KEYS

Hetter Heating & Cooling Aids "Heat the Town" Program

     Hetter Heating & Cooling has been a big part of Heat the Town since its inception in September, 2004. Hetter president John Hetterscheidt has chaired this event all four years putting in countless volunteer hours to make sure the event goes smoothly. Hetter is also proud to have had more than 80% of the company’s employees volunteering their time this year, including five service techs. This year’s event was held Saturday, September 15^th and included some twenty HVAC companies and a total of over 150 volunteers who offered FREE preventive maintenance on furnaces for over 150 homeowners who otherwise could not afford it.

     Hetter Heating & Cooling was again proud to have been a big part of the Fourth Annual Heat the Town program sponsored by the central Ohio chapter of the Air Conditioner Contractors of America.     

    This year Columbus Fire Lieutenant David Sawyer threw his support behind the event. “The main (fire) emergencies in the winter are carbon monoxide,” said Sawyer. . Lt. Sawyer went on to say that he estimates his station – at the corner of Morse & Karl – ran as many as four runs per day last winter due to “foreign odors.” Most of the calls turn out to be due to malfunctioning CO detectors or simply false alarms, but the issue is still a serious one.

     (Above right)  ACCA local chapter president John Todd, Columbus Fire Lt. David Sawyer and Hetter Heating & Cooling  President John Hetterscheidt  at the Fourth Annual Heat the Town kick off.

BWC To Hold Public Hearing On Nov. 14th On Group Rating Changes

Group Rates Would Increase If Proposed Change is Enacted

      Columbus, Ohio - The 11-member Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Board of Directors  met on October 26^th  for continued discussion on the financial structure and investment strategies of the BWC. The Board also continues to contemplate proposed changes to BWC's group-rating program, which could lower the current premium discount for employers participating in groups from 90 percent to no less than 80 percent for the upcoming plan year, which begins July 1, 2008.

    The Board's Actuarial Committee voted  to hear testimony from stakeholders with an interest in the group-rating program at its Nov.14, 2007 meeting, which will begin at 9 a.m. in the William Green Building, located at 30 W. Spring Street, Columbus.

      "The issue of group rating is one that the BWC Board of Director's will seriously and thoughtfully consider," said Board Chairman Bill Lhota.  "There are many variables that will go into this difficult decision, and there are many in Ohio with varying opinions. The Board of Director's is committed to establishing equitable workers' comp rates that are fair to all Ohio employers, while also making rates competitive with those of our neighboring states."

Board Member Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy and Former Commissioner  Betsy Hubbard to Co-Chair $500,000 Campaign for Project

     The construction is underway on the first major renovation and addition to the Whetstone Recreation Center in over 50 years.   While the City of Columbus has committed $5.5 million to the project, businesses and resident leaders in Clintonville have committed to raise at least an additional $500,000 to supplement the City’s efforts.

The Whetstone Renovation Initiative (WRI) will be a partnership of the Chamber, The Whetstone Community Recreation Council, the Clintonville Community Fund, The Clintonville Area Commission, and Clintonville Incorporated.

     “The Recreation Center is a vital part of the Clintonville community and the Chamber Board believes this capital fund campaign deserves our support and  leadership of the business community”  Murphy said.  “Our members should understand it’s importance to the over all success of our business and residential community.” 

     Members of the WRI Advisory committee will be contacting Clintonville businesses and residents about contributing to the project.  “This money will not be going to the Chamber,” Murphy pointed out, “but rather it will enhance the substantial investment the City is already making in the Recreation Center.

 Studio 35 to Host Movie Series to Benefit Rec Center Fund Raising

Studio 35 will host the second movie in the “Movies for the Rec Center” series on Wednesday, Nov. 21.  This month’s feature will be the popular holiday classic, Home Alone.   The movie will be shown at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm and all of the ticket proceeds will go to help the Whetstone Recreation Center Renovation project.  The movies are made possible through the sponsorships of Studio 35,  Clintonville Outfitters, Clintonville Florists, Metro Martial Arts and Fitness, and McDonald’s of Clintonville.

   Ticket prices are $3 at the door.

MARK YOUR

CALENDARS

Friday, Nov. 2

First Friday Breakfast

7:30—8:30 am

Belleria Pizzeria

128 Graceland Blvd.

Tuesday, Nov. 6

Election Day!

Polls are open from

6:30 am—7:30 pm

Thursday, Nov. 8

5:30—7:30 pm

Business After Hours

w/ NABA Members

Mozart’s Cafe

4490 Indianola Ave..

Monday, Nov. 19

Ambassadors Meeting

4:00 pm

Chamber office

Tuesday Nov. 20

Chamber Luncheon

11:30 am

Clintonville Woman’s

Club, 3951 N. High

Wednesday, Nov 21

11:30 am & 1:30 pm

Movies for the Rec

Center at Studio 35

3055 Indianola Ave

Thursday & Friday, Nov. 22 & 23

Office Closed

Thanksgiving Holiday

Welcome New Members

Brookdale Trillium Place

Diane Hoover

3500 Trillium Crossing

Columbus, OH 43235

614-734-1000

Fax 734-0400

www.abouttrilliumplace.com

Retirement community with independent assisted living

Walhalla Development Group

J. C. Hanks

8520 Cotter St

Lewis Center, 43035.

614-452-2373

www.terracesonwalhalla.com

Clintonville’s newest condominium project at Weber & High.

Every Cell Phone

Steve Coco

4310 N. High St.  43214

614-784-CELL

www.everycellphoneonline.com

Cell phone accessories, replacement phones, bill paying.

The Hadler Companies

George Hadler

2000 W. Henderson Rd

Suite 500

Columbus  43220

614-457-6650

Fax  457-0095

www.hadlercompanies.com

Developers of Indianola Plaza and other north       Columbus projects.

Mama Laurie’s Pet Sitting

Laurie Hawkins

444 E. Como Ave

Columbus 43202

614-447-2455

www.mamalauriespetsitting.com

Professional pet sitting in your home, Loving Care When You Can’t Be There

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