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15th District Candidates Forum Is September 19th

Central Ohio Chambers to Host Event at Holiday Inn on the Lane

The Clintonville Chamber will join with other central Ohio Chamber’s to host a forum for three of the candidates seeking Ohio’s 15th Congressional District seat.   The district covers Franklin, Union and Madison counties.  The event will be held at the Holiday Inn on the Lane from 7:00—9:00 am on Friday, September 19th.  (Registration Flier enclosed).  In addition to the Chambers, the event will be co-sponsored by AT&T and WCMH, NBC4 TV.  The event will also be broadcast live on the web, at  www.nbc4i.com. 

     Don Eckhart is running as an independent candidate for the seat.  He is a part-time instructor for a management training program that is affiliated with Ohio State and Ohio Universities.  He also worked in a non-partisan position for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission for 18 years.

     County Commissioner Mary Jo      Kilroy, Democrat, is currently serving her second term as Franklin County Commissioner, having been elected in 2000 and re-elected in 2004.   She began her public service career in 1991, serving two terms as a member of the Board of the Columbus Public Schools.

    State Senator Steve Stivers, Republican,   has  represented the 16th Ohio Senate District since 2003. He serves as vice Chairman of the Senate Finance and Financial Institutions committee and is Chairman of the Insurance, Commerce and Labor committee. He is also a Lt. Colonel in the Ohio Army National Guard. 

    Seating for the event is limited, so Chamber members are encouraged to make their reservations early.  The reservation deadline is Friday, Sept. 12th.  Call  262-2790

For registration form click HERE

Nini Leaving Chamber After Eight Years

Accepts Position With National Association

       Chamber Program Director Jeannette Nini has accepted a position with the National Association of Diaconate Directors, with offices at the Pope John Paul II Education Center at the Pontifical College Josephinum.   Her last day at the Chamber will be Thursday, Sept. 4.

    “Jeannette has certainly meant a great deal to the growth and development of the Clintonville Chamber over the past ten years,” said Ernie Hartong, Chamber President.  “Her insight on community issues, her organization, and her energy will certainly be missed.”

     Chamber Chair of the Board Jeff Nelson added, “Jeannette’s contributions to our success are immeasurable, and we certainly wish her well in her new position.”

     For  eight Annual Dinners, Student Citizen Breakfasts, Golf Outings, six Cruise the Ville’s, almost 100 Chamber luncheons, newsletter and membership mailings, and answering thousands of phone calls and questions about where to find something or who to call to get the answer you might be looking for, we’ll miss you Jeannette, Good Luck!

Business Briefs.....

King Business Interiors Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Darla King, President and CEO of King Business Interiors, Inc. has been in the contract office furniture business for more than 20 years. In November 1998, she formed King Business Interiors, an office furniture and flooring dealer serving the Greater Central Ohio area. Darla has grown the company from a 5-person start-up to an established business with more than 48 employees serving hundreds of clients in numerous industries. 

      Darla was named in 2008 as a "Woman to Know" by Business First Columbus, was recognized by NAWBO-Columbus as a 2008 "Visionary Award" Finalist.

Aladdin's A Clintonville Fixture After 10 Years on High Street

George and Beth Tanchevski opened Aladdin’s Eatery at 2931 N. High Street 10 years ago and it was their only restaurant.  Ten years later there are three more Aladdin’s around Columbus.  Mr. Tanchevski credits the Clintonville neighborhood and his loyal following as a big part of the business’ success.  The Chamber Notes thinks Aladdin’s great Lebanese style menu and super service probably have a lot to do with it as well.

   The Tanchevski’s have also recently open their new Italian restaurant, Giogio’s next door to Aladdin’s and it too is being well received by Clintonville residents.

New Owner At Jersey Mike's

 Adam and Jennifer Share had always wanted to own a small family business.  Adam had worked for a Jersey Mike’s franchisee while in high school and college, so when the Jersey Mike’s store at 4249 N. High became available it seemed like a perfect fit.

The Share’s purchased the franchise from brothers Dan and Bill Brackett.

     Adam and Jennifer also have a one year old daughter Allison.  Adam did admit that it may be a few years before he puts her to work making subs.  Stop by Jersey Mike’s and welcome Jennifer and Adam to the neighborhood.

Mayor to Open New Community Center On Saturday, Sept. 6th

Mayor Michael Coleman and City Council member Pricilla Tyson will officially open the newly renovated Whetstone Community Center at 9:30 am on Saturday, Sept. 6.  Following the official ribbon cutting, the Center will be open for tours.  The Chamber is continuing to assist with the WRI Fund raising campaign. 

Arts & Music Festival Will Be First Event at New Center

     The 11th Annual Clintonville Arts and Music Festival on the grounds of the newly renovated Whetstone Community Center will take place Saturday from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Nearly 50 artists will be on hand and the festival will have live entertainment starting at 10:30 am.  The Clintonville Community Band and Choir will be featured from 2:00-3:00 pm.

     Festival Director Barb Kocab is expecting a large ground, and was especially excited about the Recreation & Parks Department choosing the day of the festival for the official dedication of the new facility.

Renovation Generation is Theme for 2008 Clintonville Homes Tour

 All of the homes on this year’s Clintonville Homes Tour will have under gone at least a 50% renovation.  Highlighted by  the complete renovation at 306 E. North Broadway.  The Tour, sponsored by the Clintonville Fund, will again benefit the Whetstone Community Center, which will also be on the tour.  Tour tickets are $10 in advance and $12 the day of the tour.  Tickets are available at J.P. Faulkner Realty 3003 N. High St. or on the web, at www.clintonvillehomestour.com.  The Whetstone Community Center will be part of the tour, along with 9 homes.

Metropolitan Partners Will Discuss Current and Future Clintonville Projects

at September 25th Chamber Luncheon at Clintonville Woman's Club

     Metropolitan Partners are certainly not strangers to Clintonville. Their first project was at Winthrop and High which currently houses Caribou Coffee and Chase Bank.  They also re-developed the northeast corner of N. Broadway and High.

    Partners Bill Dargusch and Tim Rollins will update Chamber members and guests on several other Clintonville projects that are currently in various stages of development at the Chamber’s Sept. 25th luncheon at the Clintonville Woman’s Club.

     Metropolitan has completed a renovation of 4041 N. High St., which includes the addition of a patio area in front of the building.  They are also moving forward with plans for 4400 N. High and the  building 16 E Henderson.  Most recently they are developing plans for 4214 N. High, currently Young’s Auto Service.

    Reservations are required.  Please call the Chamber office at 262-2790 or email info@clintonvillechamber.com

The doors open at 11:30 am.  Cost of the lunch is $15.

They Came Cruisin'! Sixth Cruise the Ville Has Record Turnout

     The 6th Annual Cruise the Ville at Whetstone Park on August 23rd was an unprecedented success.  Cruise Chairperson Brenda Pinnell announced that 273 vehicles participated, and nearly 2000 cruisers, volunteers, and neighborhood residents attended the event.  “This was certainly our largest turnout ever,” Pinnell said.  “We would like to thank all of our sponsors for their support, the volunteers that made it happen, and of course our cruisers who brought such  outstanding vehicles.”  Major sponsors of the event included, Tansky Sawmill Toyota, Two Men and A Truck, The Columbus Recreation and Parks Dept., WBNS 10TV, Ohio Auto Kolor, Fifth Third Bank, Thompson Cunningham Insurance, and Southwick Good & Fortkamp Funeral Chapel.  (For a complete list of Sponors go to the expanded version of the September Newsletter)

     For the second year in a row, the “Touch-A-Truck” display attracted kids of all ages.  The Bill Foley Band and their music from the 50’s and 60’s were a perfect fit for the event.  The long lines for the very popular Weiland’s Community Hog Roast made it an instant tradition that will be part of future Cruise the Ville programs.  The real winner was the 10TV Family Fund,  the Chamber, on behalf of

the Cruise Committee will be presenting a check to WBNS for $1210 for the fund, which benefits needy families in central Ohio.   For more pictures from 2008 Cruise the Ville, Click HERE  

Thanks to All of Our Cruise the Ville Sponsors

In addition to those major sponsors listed above, we would like to thank the following businesses for their support of Cruise the Ville.

 2008 Cruise the Ville Committee - Volunteers Make it Happen!

 Event Chair - Brenda Pinnell, Bernie's Garage & Auto Body

 Committee

 Ron Stein, C.A.R.S.,  Judy & Tom Davis, J. Thomas Davis Guitar Maker, Bill Good, Southwick Good and Fortkamp Funeral Chapel, Paul Love, Coldwell Banker King Thompson Realty, Dr. Paul Knapp, Knapp Veterinary Hospital, Eric Brembeck, Studio 35, Tim Teegardin & Steve Panico, Weiland's Gourmet Market, Debbie Near, Cruiser, Mike Lephart, Cruiser.

 Job Openings:

  Chamber Program Director

   The Clintonville Area Chamber Commerce is accepting applications for the position of Program Director.  Applicants should have excellent communications skills, computer skills, including Office. This is a part-time (30 hours per week) position. Resumes should be submitted to CACC, 4219 N. High St., Columbus, 43214.  Deadline is Sept. 12, 2008.

Quick Solutions Seeks Software Professionals

     Quick Solutions, Inc is building a Java/Open Source Studio and we want you to be a part of building the practice from the ground up!  Our projects run the gamut from highly interactive web development to large-scale enterprise integration and service-oriented architectures. We are consistently looking for software professionals who are interested in developing these solutions with cutting edge technologies like Spring, Hibernate, Ruby, Rails, Groovy, and Grails.  

    Quick Solutions is a Clintonville Chamber member with offices at 440 Polaris Parkway, Suite 500.

For Immediate Consideration Send Your Resume to:

qsicareers@quicksolutions.com     or visit Our Website at: www.quicksolutions.com

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Friday, Sept. 5

First Friday

Networking Breakfast

8:00—9:00 am

Panera Bread

4519 N. High St.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Recreation Center

Dedication

9:30 am

Whetstone Rec Center    

Saturday, Sept. 6

Arts & Music Festival

Whetstone Rec Center

10:00 am—8:00 pm

Sunday, Sept. 14

Clintonville Homes

Tour

12:00 N—5:00 pm

Friday, Sept. 19

Joint Chamber’s Forum

15th District Candidates

7:00—9:00 am

Holiday Inn on the Lane

Reservations required.

Thursday Sept 25

Opportunity Luncheon

Metropolitan Partners

Projects Update

11:30 am—1:00 pm

Clintonville Woman’s Club

3951 N. High St.

Reservations Required

Call 262-2790

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