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Rain Doesn’t Dampen Cruise Enthusiasm In the Park!
Cruise the Ville 2006 got off to a damp start on August 19th, but when
the clouds parted, the cruisers rolled into Whetstone Park. Jim
Toronto (right) touches up his 33 Ford Coupe was one of the cruisers
who didn't let a little sprinkle stop him.
“Our first year in the new venue was certainly a success, “ said
Brenda Pinnell, 2006 Cruise the Ville Chairperson. “The Park is such
a great setting, it gave us the opportunity to try some new things.”
One of
those new things was the first “Clintonville Idol” contest. A panel
of celebrity judges named Krista Dearth winner of the event. In
addition to the idol contest, Clintonville’s Arnett Howard, MC, and
John Schwab of McGuffy Lane kept the crowd entertained through out the
afternoon.
Eighteen Clintonville area restaurants and businesses were part of the
expanded
Taste of Clintonville and Business Showcase
One of the day’s highlights was a demo by the 614 Lowriders. After
awarding of 50 trophies, including the “People’s Choice” trophy to
the ‘66 Dodge of Jeremy Orcutt, the cruisers hit the streets of
Clintonville for the annual Super Cruise.
The
big winner for the event was the 10TV Family Fund, which benefits
needy families in central Ohio. Cruise Chair Pinnell presented a
check for $1210 to 10 TV’s John Fortney.
For more pictures from the 2006 Cruise the Ville go to
/www.cruisetheville.com/
Gubernatorial Candidates Outline Plans for Ohio
 Over
500 central Ohio chamber members and business leaders packed the
ballroom at the Holiday Inn on the Lane on August 21st to hear remarks
by Ohio’s two gubernatorial candidates.
Both Congressman Ted
Strickland (D) and Secretary of State Ken Blackwell (R) were given the
opportunity to outline their
programs
for Ohio business and then answer questions from the audience.
Congressman Strickland’s “Turnaround Ohio” plan focuses on regional
economic development, energy development and Ohio’s current regulatory
and tax policies.
Strickland also voiced support for logistics and distribution
development and research and development in central Ohio.
Secretary of State Blackwell’s “Rebuild Ohio Now” calls for
reinvestment, tax reform, regulatory reform, and education.
Blackwell called for a transformation of Ohio’s economy and of state
government.
A
summary of the remark’s of both candidates was provided to the Chamber
Notes by their campaign offices. Click the links below.
BlackwellCommentstoCOCC.pdf
StricklandCommentstoCOCC.pdf
Busniess Briefs...
WOW Receives JD Power Customer Satisfaction Award
 WideOpenWest,
LLC, a competitive provider of cable TV, high-speed Internet and
telephone services, announced today that it has received the award for
highest customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power and Associates 2006
Residential Cable/Satellite Television Satisfaction StudySM
for the North Central Region. This marks the second consecutive year
in which WideOpenWest distinguishes itself, having received the
highest honor by J.D. Power and Associates in 2005 for highest overall
satisfaction as well.
New UPS Store is a “Family Business”
The
new UPS Store at 118 Graceland Blvd. may have the name of an
international
corporation over the front door, but it is really a family business.
Owners Don and Kathy Gibson, are proud of their great staff at the
store which includes son Don, and daughters Annie and Katie.
In
addition to the traditional shipping services, the store also offers
mailbox services, faxing, copying, and a variety of other business
services.
At right, Annie Gibson cuts the ribbon to "officially" open the new
UPS Store in Graceland.
New Clintonville "Drive Thru"
Stan Zafron, owner of Denise’s Ice Cream got an early wake up call
on Monday, August 21. A traffic accident on High Street sent a pick up
truck careening through the front of his building. Fortunately the
store was closed at the time, and as you can see from the new sign,
Stan kept his sense of humor, despite being closed for two days to
clean up from the crash.
Fullenkamp Named New Manager at
Starbuck's Coffee
Dave
Fullenkamp (right) has been named the new manager at Starbuck’s Coffee
at E. North Broadway and High St. He replaces Clintonville resident
Ian Meske who was recently promoted to Starbuck’s Dublin operation.
Bear Rock Cafe Expands Menu
Bear
Rock Cafe is now offering 100% Black Angus Burgers and they have
introduced a new category to the menu with a line of Pizzetas. Five,
new chef-created Pizzetas are prepared with fresh ingredients on Bear
Rock’s gourmet, hand-tossed flatbread. Stephen Love, franchisee
explained, . "We are committed to keeping our menu fresh and exciting
for our guests, giving them new, delicious reasons to visit Bear
Rock.”
Chamber Member Coupon Page and Thanks to
Our Golf Outing Sponsors and Cruise Volunteers....click
HERE
Chamber Luncheon Will Feature Primerica Vice President
Employer “Wellness” Programs Boost Productivity
More and
more companies, large and small, are turning to in-house “wellness”
programs to reduce their employee health care costs. Primamerica
Regional Vice President Dan Moss will be the featured speaker at the
Chamber’s
September 19th luncheon
and will
discuss a variety of ways companies are using these programs to not
only reduce costs, but to improve productivity as well. A study by
the Healthy Ohioans Business Council determined that for every $1
invested in health promotion programs, a company could see a $3.40
return.
The
luncheon will also feature the Chamber’s networking opportunities and
there will be a display table available for literature and information
from member companies. The luncheon begins at 11:30 am, and the cost
is $15. Reservations should be made with the Chamber no later than
Thursday, September 14th. Please call the Chamber at 262-2790 or
email your reservation to
jnini@clintonvillechamber.com.
Remember:
Your membership is enhanced by your involvement!
Team "Power" and Columbus Handyman Repeat as Golf Winners
 Team Power and
the Columbus Handyman team successfully defended their titles at the
Chamber’s Annual Golf Classic on Aug 7th at Dornoch Golf Club. Over
sixty golfers enjoyed the day. The Farmer’s Market Team took first
place in the mixed foursome competition. Thanks to our golf
tournament sponsors, Athem Insurance, KEMBA Financial Credit Union and
CompManagment. No one managed a “Hole-in-One” for $10,000 on the
National City Bank Hole. Jim Soma had a putt for $2,500 in the
Commerce National Bank putting contest but left it just short…
In
addition to golf , there were prizes, prizes, prizes. Program Vice
Chair, Jacquelyn Lucas Murphy (right) presented the winner of the High
Street
Neighborhood Guide, “High Street Weekend” package Mark Bishop
with a great Grand Prize. The "Do the District" package was donated
by Columbus Hospitality and included an overnight stay at the Crown
Plaza, dinner in the Arena District, bruch and movie tickets. In
addition, the High Street Neighborhood Guide provided
coupons to many High Street business
Thanks to our Golf Committee, chaired by Pam Power for a great event.
Golf Winners....
Columbus Handyman Team
The Power Team
The Farmers Market Team....
A special "Best
Dressed Team" went to the dapper foursome from Bart's Cleaners
Thanks to our
players and VOLUNTEERS.....
For more
Chamber News from September go to....
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