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2016 ANNUAL REPORTwww.madisoncountyohio.org

CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPresident: Kim WilsonVice President: Patrick ClosserVice President: Mike BrowningVice President: Terri RiggleTreasurer: Steve Lelonek

Bill Beathard, David Beickman, Dean Bollinger, Jim Canney, Greg Finchum, Kathy Henry, Darrin Lane, Bob Patterson, Amy Rees, Kevin Robertson, Rick Schafer, Cindy Stout, Tim Suter, Traci Tate, Ashley Winebrenner

MADISON COUNTY FUTURE, INC.President: Dusty ParkerVice President: Mark ForrestTreasurer: Kevin WoodSecretary: Patrick Closser

Lowell Anderson, Mark Bennett, Ben Johnson, Lou Kramer, Ray Martin, Jeff Pfeil, John Rucker, Tim Suter

Our Board of Directors

Message from the Director:Madison County continued to make great

strides with economic development in 2016. Creative thinking, strong leadership, marketing, workforce development and investment in public infrastructure continue to be the focus of our communities, with the goal of having an outstanding business climate that encourages private investment and new job creation.

Significant investments continue to be made in our county. Madison Health announced that it

is moving forward with a $26M expansion at its main campus in London. The construction project will consist of a new 12,000 square foot emergency department and a new cancer center. EliteFTS announced and started construction of a new 30,000 square foot facility in London to serve as their headquarters and warehouse. In Mt. Sterling, a building located at 28 Clark Street was purchased and is going through the process to be cleaned up, rehabilitated and put back into productive use.

Our Chamber of Commerce continues to grow stronger. We experienced more growth in membership in 2016 and our monthly “Lunch and Learn” series continues to be well attended, with 150 individuals attending 10 sessions. We understand that members help drive our organization, and it is important for their voices to be heard and for us to continue to work for them.

The Chamber of Commerce and Madison County Future, Inc. made a very exciting and important trip to Japan in 2016. In addition to trying to attract new business to Madison County, representatives traveled to the headquarters of four local companies to meet with Japanese executives. Relationships were both built and strengthened through the week-long visit.

We are pleased to present the 2016 Economic Development Report to the businesses, residents, community leaders and

investors of Madison County.

We are very proud of the strides we have made as a community and are excited to continue success into 2017.

Madison CountyFuture, Inc. MissionThe Madison County Community Improvement Corporation is a collaborative economic development organization dedicated to creatively supporting continued growth for the benefit of business and citizens within the collective community.

Madison County Chamber of Commerce Mission

The Madison County Chamber of Commerce has the mission to enhance the economic, civic and cultural growth of Madison County and act as a “voice of the business community.” This mission will be accomplished through the development and support, including both participation and financial commitment, of the membership. We serve the businesses, communities and residents of Madison County.

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Additional New Chamber of Commerce Members in 2016

LONDONFarmers Insurance Charity Brenstuhl Agency*

Howling Wolf Games*

The Human Resources Development Group*

London Works*

Sprint*

WEST JEFFERSON Grace Energy Services*

Happy Druggist*

MT. STERLINGChristmas and More*

The Village Homestead

PLAIN CITYPlain City Salt Spa*

*Denotes Chamber Member

New Businesses Opened in 2016

Andrea’s Bed and Breakfast

Bartha

Daily Needs Assistance

ASE Feed and Supply

West Jefferson Ox Roast

First Commonwealth Bank

Fairfield Township

WOW Painting and Contracting

Michael Quilter (Individual)

Madison County Farm Bureau

Environmental Air, Inc

Joslyn Law Firm

Camp Chase Railway Company LLC

Madison-Plains Local School District

Rocking Horse Community Health Center

Tech Support Center

Elite FTS

Chaney and Thomas Insurance Agency

Utility Pipeline

Barb Niemeyer (Individual)

Buckeye Realty Group

Safety CouncilThe Chamber of Commerce has the privilege of hosting

Madison County’s Safety Council. Safety Council is a program designed to be utilized as a tool for businesses all

over the state. Once a month, representatives of various county businesses meet at the Chamber of Commerce where

lunch is provided and a speaker provides insight on his/her area of expertise. Topics range from transitional work programs

and grants to boosting employee morale and risk control. Taking advantage of Safety Council has benefits that reach far beyond the

surface level. Business owners receive benefits not only from the training and knowledge aspects but from a financial standpoint as well.

Lunch and Learn SeriesWe are proud to offer the Lunch and Learn Series to the Madison County community. Once a month the Chamber Conference Room is filled with local business owners and employees while they hear from a guest speaker about a business-related topic. Sessions have covered how to market your business using social media, data security and how to protect your information, effective leadership in the workplace, and more. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website and Facebook page for information regarding the 2017 Lunch and Learn schedule.

2017 Lunch and Learn Schedule

January 30: Data Security — How to Protect your Information and your Business February 27: Training your Employees in Proper Customer Service March 27: Benefits of Being a Chamber Member April 24: Effective Leadership in the Workplace May 22: Wellness in the Workplace: Taking Advantage of the BWC June 26: Taking Advantage of your Resources: Small Business Development Center July 31: Improving your Public Speaking and Presentation Skills August 28: Social Media Workshop September 25: Realizing your Local Advertising Options October 30: How Businesses can Develop Their Communities/ Community Service Opportunities for Employees November 27: Improving your Business Communication Skills

Chamber Events

Annual Meeting and Awards DinnerOur Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner is presented every year to keep our members informed and to honor the standouts- businesses and individuals- from the previous year. The event is less of a fundraiser and more of a way to recognize the efforts of the community. In 2016 we were proud to present awards to Madison Health, Keihin Thermal Technology of America, and award Mark Cowan with the Bell Ringer Award. Attendance was up from 105 in 2015 to 124 in 2016 and we only hope to continue the growth and interest.

Golf OutingThe Chamber’s annual Golf Outing is an event the county looks forward to each year. A little friendly competition is healthy for anyone- and that is exactly what we see on the golf course. The 2016 golf outing raised over $7,500 and was viewed as another huge success. In 2017 we hope to incorporate a few more “fun activities” on the course, increase our sponsorships, and encourage more people to join us for our picnic after the outing is complete.

Farm Science ReviewReaching over a hundred thousand people, The Farm Science Review is the perfect way to get involved as a volunteer! The Chamber of Commerce sells soda at FSR out of two Pepsi trailers, and it simply would not be possible without the help of our volunteers. People from all over the county came out to sell soda, empty trash, clean the tent, haul cases of pop and ice, and greet the hundreds of people we served. Raising nearly $6,500 in 2016, the fundraiser is imperative to our organization. In the future, we hope to increase our volunteer base and, of course, our sales.

BonanzaThe Chamber’s largest fundraiser, Bonanza, is gaining a reputation as the “go-to event of the year.” We are so excited about the strides this event has made in recent years. Bringing in over $17,000 in 2016, we cannot wait to see what the future holds for Bonanza. An evening of great food and drinks, a reverse lottery with the chance to win $3,000, an extensive silent auction, and the opportunity to network with nearly 200 local business people, Bonanza has something for everyone.

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2016IN REVIEW

Population in Madison County

43,435

Households in Madison County

14,734

Median Household Income in Madison County

$56,965

New Chamber Members 10 New Businesses

Likes on Facebook 1,641364 Twitter followers

Newsletter subscribers 809

Total # of Lunch & Learn Attendees 150

Average # of Safety Council Attendees 32

Students engaged in credential program 400

Participants in manufacturing tours 123

Total # of jobs created through projects supported by Madison County Future, Inc.

Dollars raised at Bonanza$18,200

Total amount given away at Bonanza $3,500Total Bonanza tickets 41 ............... sold by Angie Wilderman

Bottles of pop sold at FSR .............7,920Chamber Volunteers at FSR...................42

Total # attendees at Chamber Events

Workforce DevelopmentMadison County Workforce Readiness Credential

Officially introduced to Madison County students in February 2015, the Madison County Workforce Readiness Credential entered into its second year in 2016. The credential, recognized locally by 16 companies, develops a student’s professional or “soft” skills to prepare them for the workplace and expose them to career opportunities locally. If a student earns the credential completing all of the criteria, they will receive a certificate upon graduation stating they are “workforce ready in Madison County.” When a student submits their certificate to any of the participating businesses, they will be guaranteed an interview with those companies.

In 2016, 19 students successfully completed the program. In two years, 23 students have completed the program. Madison County Future, Inc. is working with the five participating local school districts to develop specific strategies to engage more students and increase participation.

Participating companies include Stanley Electric, M.H. Eby, Keihin Thermal Technology of America, Nissen Chemitec America, Intelligrated, Ace Hardware Distribution, Target Distribution, DB Schenker, Armaly Brands, BST Co., Jefferson Industries, GRA-MAG Truck Interior Systems, Staples Distribution Center, Madison Health, Restoration Hardware, and Showa Aluminum.

Businesses in the Classroom

Working closely with local business leaders and local school districts, Madison County Future, Inc. and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce developed strategies to engage students and help them learn about both local and in-demand jobs. Partnering with eight employers, London High School hosted a “soft-skills” workshop for all high school juniors and hosted a job fair. Madison-Plains partnered with local businesses to create an internship program that will allow students to shadow and learn from business professionals. In addition to hosting an annual job fair and mock interview contest, Tolles Career & Technical Center has allowed business leaders to engage students in the classroom. West Jefferson High School has opened their doors many times to allow local business leaders to engage high school juniors and seniors to talk about workplace expectations, local jobs and in-demand jobs. All local school districts have expressed the desire to build off of the successes they had working with the local business community in 2016.

Manufacturing Day Tours October is a very important month for the State of Ohio and Madison County because it is “Manufacturing Month.” Partnering with OH! Manufacturing, four local school districts and 4 local manufacturers, Madison County Future, Inc. coordinated four groups of students to tour local manufacturing facilities. These tours allowed 123 students to walk through manufacturing facilities, interact with employees and man-agers, ask questions and see some of the impressive machines and pro-cesses. Madison County had another successful Manufacturing Month in 2016 and is planning for an even more successful event in 2017.

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Community Investment: Madison County and its communities continue to invest in themselves to encourage economic development.

• The Madison County Board of Commissioners has started the design phase of a $8M new water treatment plant and water tower to service the US 42 corridor at Interstate 70. Madison County Board of Commissioners, in conjunction with the Madison County Fair Board, have constructed several new buildings and made a multitude of upgrades to the Madison County Fairgrounds. Additionally, the Madison County Engineer’s Office, in cooperation with the Township Trustees, has resurfaced over 100 miles of roadway, finished 5 bridge replacements, completed a multitude of culvert replacements and repairs, and made numerous drainage improvements across the county.

• The City of London completed the construction of its new water tower and started the construction of the water plant the total cost for the entire project is $12M. The City’s roadwork improvements included repaving Keny Boulevard and Midway Street, repairing storm drainage issues on West High Street, and crack sealing streets in several locations. The total cost for street improvements in 2016 was $660K. The city also completed extensive repairs to the municipal pool, added a walking path to Cowling Park and resealed the skate park, areas at Cowling Park, the basketball courts on Park Avenue, and the basketball courts at Merri-Mac Park. The total cost for improvements to parks and recreation was approximately $50K.

• The Village of Mt. Sterling continues to move forward with improvements to village infrastructure. In April, the village began construction of the new $6M water treatment plant that will make 860,000 gallons per day with an expected delivery date of June 23, 2017. The village repaired the existing water treatment plant at a cost of $50K to keep it in service in the interim. Roadwork in the Village included repaving High Street at a cost of $300K. The Village also began a nearly $300K major improvement project at Mason Park that will include batting cages, a basketball court and a half-mile walking path.

• The Village of Plain City completed the $60K restoration of the historic downtown clock tower 2016. The 4,100 pound, 16-foot clock has been a village focal point for more than a hundred years. $30K was raised by the Uptown Plain City Organization and the remaining $30K was paid by the Village and later will be reimbursed through the State Capital Improvement grant. The construction took place from May-December of 2016 and many specialized individuals and companies had to be located to restore and repair the historic clock. The clock’s wood base was completely replaced, the roof was replaced and sealed, the clock faces were replaced and new dials were made, the internal clock mechanisms were cleaned and restored, the entire clock was repainted and internal colored lights were added for holidays and special events.

• The Village of West Jefferson completed $5.7M construction improvements to the waste water treatment plant at the end of April, 2016. These improvements will improve the treatment process which will result in cleaner effluent water being returned to the Little Darby Creek. The Water Treatment Plant design to double the capacity of the plant was completed and the plans were submitted to Ohio EPA for their approval. The current capacity of the plant is 0.944 million gallons per day and the expansion will take the plant’s capacity to 1.88 million gallons per day. The expected cost of this expansion project is $3.5M and should be completed in early 2018.

International Travel – Japan: In October, representatives of Madison County Future, Inc. and the Madison County Chamber of Commerce had the opportunity to travel to Japan with Columbus 2020. While in Japan, representatives met with companies that had an interest locating to the Columbus Region. Representatives also had the privilege of meeting with Japanese executives of four Madison County companies headquartered in Japan:

• G-Tekt (Jefferson Industries Corp.) • Nissen Chemitec America • Stanley Electric U.S. Co • Toagosei America, Inc.

In addition to expressing appreciation for the investments made in Madison County and the employment opportunities offered to local residents, representatives developed and strengthened

Planning ForOur Future2017 Chamber Goals

• Create and distribute a Madison County Visitor’s Guide

— Highlight local communities, festivals, assets and resources. — Distribute to other areas of the state including

communities surrounding Madison County.

• Increase net income and attendance for Bonanza and Golf Outing in 2017

— We will strive to exceed our goal of 200 attendees at Bonanza and see an increase in attendance at all other fundraisers and events. The more money we raise, the better we are able to serve our members and the community.

• Increase Chamber membership by 15 net new members

• Enhance value of Chamber membership

— Explore offering additional services surrounding social media marketing.

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Madison County Future, Inc. Accomplishments Madison County Future, Inc. will update its 3-year strategic plan in 2017. Accomplishments from 2014-2016 include:

• Assisted and supported expansion and attraction projects in the County:— 361 Jobs Created— 44 Jobs Retained— Real Property Investment of

$38.5M and Construction of 900K square feet

• Created and implemented the Madison County Workforce Readiness Credential

• Partnered with Clark County to brand and market the I-70 Logistics Corridor (www.i70ohio.com)

• Identified local infrastructure needs and opportunities

relationships between the community and leaders within the companies.

While visiting Nissen Chemitec Corporation in Niihama, Japan, a meeting was arranged between the Madison County representatives, the Mayor of Niihama and the Niihama Chamber of Commerce. The meeting served as an opportunity to learn about the Niihama community and local culture.

Brillo Industrial AwardThis award is presented by the Madison County

Chamber of Commerce and Madison County Future Inc. in recognition of a business in the manufacturing or distribution industry that that has made investment

and distinguishes itself in the community.

Nissen Chemitec America (NCA),

located in the City of London and originally named London Industries, was founded in June 1988 as a joint venture between Nissen Chemitec Corp.

headquartered in Niihama, Japan and Worthington Industries. Since 2011, NCA has added four

expansions to their building growing from 225,000 square feet to 335,000 square feet. Since 2007, NCA has invested over $20M in building expansions and

new state-of-the-art injection molding machines.

We are happy to recognize Nissen Chemitec America (NCA),

as the award winner for 2016.

Bell RingerThe Bell Ringer award is presented by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce each year to an investor who best exemplifies the aims and purposes of the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and who gives unselfishly of his or her time, efforts, and resources for the betterment of the Madison County community.

1976 - Jim Wallis1977 - Rita Kulp1978 - T.J. Dwyer1979 - Art Hamilton1980 - Bill Robison1981 - Joe Londergan1982 - Clyde Goodyear1983 - Bill Miller1984 - Fred White1985 - Harry Heath, DVM1986 - Ted Hoey1987 - Robert Decker1988 - Neil Babb1989 - Steve Coy

1990 - Pete Misslin1991 - David Wheatley1992 - Dr. Jacob Froning1993 - Robert Rodabaugh1994 - Larry Wheeler1995 - Richard Nagy1996 - Tim Wilson1997 - Phil Goodyear1998 - Mike Lynch1999 - Jim Hall 2000 - Karen Peters2001 - Dave Hume2002 - Doug Deaver2003 - Jim Canney

2004 - Dr. Alan Knowles2005 - Bud Brown/ Stanley Electric2006 - Mike Quilter2007 - Al Wilderman2008 - Robert Poe III2009 - Joan Denes2010 - Tim Suter2011 - Dave Joslin2012 - Jerry Alcott2013 - Gary Feliks2014 - Steve Lelonek2015 - Mike Boerger2016 - Mark Cowan

Past Bell Ringers

Dwyer Bros. Hardware Retail or Service Award

This award is presented by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Madison County Future, Inc. in recognition of a

business in the retail or service industry that has distinguished itself in the community.

Wilson Printing & Graphics, Inc. located in London’s historic Brennan Building, was founded in August 1986 by Tim Wilson, — a life-long Madison County

resident. If it prints on paper, Wilson Printing & Graphics can provide a high quality finished product in either black-and-white or color on a wide variety of paper stocks. Over the last thirty years, the company’s services have diversified to include indoor & outdoor banners and signs, stamps, magnetics, labels, and

promotional items — just to name a few.

Customer satisfaction, a quality end-product, staff longevity and four-legged furry friends are

some keys to the success of Wilson Printing & Graphics, Inc.

We are happy to recognize Wilson Printing & Graphics, Inc.

as the award winner for 2016.

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