Farmers’ MarketFrom fresh-cut flow-

ers to juicy peaches to just picked tomatoes and sweet corn on the cob, the annual Grove City Farmers’ Market offers local residents the best of summer’s harvest.

For more than 20 years, area farmers have part-nered with the Grove City Area Chamber of Com-merce to bring the taste of summer to the streets of the downtown Grove City. This year, more than 30 licensed vendors will participate, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday, July through mid-September.

In addition to fresh, homegrown produce, homemade jellies, baked goods and confections, the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce presents a free Family Fun Day with live entertain-ment, balloon creations and other family-friendly outdoor activities.

The market will run for ten weeks this year beginning Saturday, July 13 and ending Saturday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Family Fun Day will be on July 20.

Golf OutingCharity is the perfect

excuse to play a round of golf. Our Annual Golf Outing is a great way to give back to the com-

munity while spending a relaxing day on the golf course.

Held this year at Hickory Hills Golf Club, the Golf Outing is open to anyone who wants to participate and is always a great experience. Lo-cal businesses can get involved by participating and fielding a team, or they can sponsor a hole, giving you a fantastic way to get your name out into the community. The event provides a chance for businesses to put their time and efforts toward a worthy cause.

When: Monday, June 3rd 2013, noon (Shotgun Start)

Where: Hickory Hills Golf Club, 3344 Georges-ville-Wrightsville Rd., Grove City, OH 43123 (614) 878-0576

Cost: $110 per player / $440 per team

If you are interested in donating any items, becoming an event spon-sor or would like more details, please call Mari-lyn at the chamber office at (614) 875-9762. The application for teams is online at gcchamber.org.

Business MonthlyMarch 2013 Issue 21

Grove City Area Chamber of CommerceTo create a positive environment for the development and success of business

In this issue• Spotlight on business: - Soap City

Laundry• New members• Scholarship

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RIGHT: Ready, set, golf!! Scene from the

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Spring is officially here, warm weather is on the way and we are excited about these upcoming outdoor events!

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Grove City AreaChamber of CommerceStaffWilliam H. DiehlExecutive Director

Melissa SimsOffice Manager

Marilyn ReinerEvent Manager

Jenna CraigMarketing Coordinator

Alex PasternakContributing Writer

Dayna BurnerOffice Intern

NEW MEMBERS

Contact us: 4069 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123(614) 875-9762www.gcchamber.org

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

First impressions can mean ev-erything, so having clean clothes is crucial to success. Soap City Laun-dry in Grove City is a great way to make sure you and your wardrobe are looking your best.

“We have a wide range of servic-es to offer” said David Bendawald, owner of both Soap City locations since August 2012. “We have dry cleaning service as well as wash, dry, fold services.”

“We also offer free pick-up and delivery,” said Sue, David’s wife.

Open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day, Soap City has a variety of machines, including frontload and top-load washing machines, 30 dryers and larger washers that can hold up to 50 pounds of dirty laundry. The Grove City location also has full vending service, free Wi-Fi and a play area for kids.

Soap City has steps in place for anyone who needs help with their laundry. There is an attendant on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day.

“If there are any problems or concerns when no attendant is on duty, customers can call 465-9058 for assistance,” said Sue.

The friendly staff at Soap City

will help you quickly and efficiently take care of all of your laundry needs.

Soap City Laundry’s Grove City location is at 4310 Broadway. For more information, visit their web-site at www.soapcitylaundry.com, their Facebook page or call their store at (614) 801-1999.

Soap City Laundry keeping Grove City looking fresh

The friendly staff at Soap City Laundry, 4310 Broadway

Harrison College (www.harrison.edu), a higher education institution serving more than 5,000 students at 14 campuses, including their location in Grove City, has launched a career assessment tool designed to assist people with identifying careers that match their interests and personalities. The

career assessment tool is available to the public free of charge.

The career assessment tool is a multiple choice questionnaire that takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. Upon comple-tion, users receive a report that identifies careers that best fit their interests and person-alities, average salaries for those careers and programs of study that can lead to employment in those careers.

Harrison College, which has provided

career-focused educa-tion since 1902, has seen a rise in the number of adults returning to col-lege during the economic downturn in an effort to improve their pros-pects in an increasingly competitive job market. “Many displaced work-ers are coming to the realization that they may have to change careers to find employment, but they aren’t sure what they want to do or what they might be good at,” Jason Konesco, Harrison Col-lege President, said. This

career assessment tool is designed to help the user better understand their strengths and ambitions, corresponding careers, and a path for pursuing those careers.

To access the Career Assessment Tool, users should go to www.har-rison.edu/careerfocused. If you’d prefer to take the assessment in person, you can visit Harrison College in Grove City by calling Beth Keener or Christina Heath at (614) 539-8800.

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National Customer Service Expert Bill Drury taught a successful seminar called “Keeping Customers” on February 20.

Scholarship opportunitiesThe Grove City Chamber Foundation is offering

scholarships to Chamber members, their employees and children of members/employees. These schol-arships are available to members and employees who are looking to advance skill levels or achieve certification in their occupations. They are also available for graduating seniors to assist them as they begin their higher education.

Application packets are available at the Chamber office or by visiting www.gcchamber.org. Graduat-ing students should utilize the High School Applica-tion. Members and employees should use the Em-ployees /Member Form. Final scholarship amounts are to be determined by applicant’s course of study, school attending and cost of study.

Applications should be mailed or delivered to the Chamber offices (4069 Broadway) by Friday, April 12 at 5 p.m.

The Grove City Chamber Foundation was formed in 2012 with the purpose of providing additional value and benefits to the community and Chamber members than previously possible. These scholar-ships are a part of that commitment.

Local Heartland therapist receives advanced certificationMichelle Edwards, PTA completes certification as a Certified Workers’ Compensation Healthcare Provider

Questionnaire takes 10-15 minutes to complete; identifies careers that match user’s interests

Michelle Edwards, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, recently completed an intense training to specialize in the rehabilitation of injured workers. As part of this training program, Michelle is now nationally recognized as a Certified Work-ers’ Compensation Healthcare Provider.

This certification is the first and only of its kind and recog-nizes professionals who have advanced knowledge in the treatment of injured workers.

Therapists who complete this type of training are better able to work with our local industries and help to rehabilitate “on-the-job” injuries. They also work with local employers to create preven-tion and wellness programs to improve overall employee health.

Heartland Rehabilitation Services is an outpatient rehabili-tation agency under the owner-ship of Manor Care Inc., through its operating group HCR Manor Care. The company’s nearly

60,000 employees provide high-quality care for patients and resi-dents through a network of more than 500 skilled nursing centers, assisted living facilities, outpa-tient rehabilitation clinics and hospice and home health offices. Heartland is committed to being the preeminent care provider in the industry.

Heartland Rehabilitation Services is located at 2061 String-town Rd. in Grove City. Call (614) 871-2407 for more information or to speak with Michelle.