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A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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Vol. XLII, No. 3 Third Quarter 2016

The 2016 Small Business Person of the Year Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, August 18

at 11:45 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton. Join us in celebration as we present the Small Business Person of the Year Award and the Hamilton Heritage Award for Outstanding Community

Involvement. The luncheon event will also feature keynote speaker Thane Maynard, Executive Director of the Cincinnati Zoo.

Thane Maynard is the Executive Director of the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The mission of his work mirrors that of the zoo - to celebrate and share the story of wildlife and conservation. Thane has authored more than a dozen books, the most recent, “Hope For Animals & Their World,” was coauthored with Jane Goodall. He has also shared science and environmental news nationwide through his longtime public radio program, “The 90-Second Naturalist.” Maynard’s travels have spanned five continents in promoting biological diversity, natural history and wildlife conservation, earning him a membership in the Explorers Club. He is a professional fellow of the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and a member of the Board of Trustees for the Margo Marsh Biodiversity Foundation, a primate conservation fund headquartered in Washington, D.C.

The luncheon is sponsored by First Financial Bank. The cost to attend is $30 for Chamber members and $35 for non-members. Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR LUNCHEON

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Thane Maynard

September 8, 2016 Steak Fry

September 22, 2016 State of the City Address

(6:00 - 8:00 p.m.)

October 27, 2016 Business After Hours hosted by Great Miami Valley YMCA Central Branch

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

Don’t miss this year’s Steak Fry! The Greater Hamilton Chamber will again partner with the Chamber of Commerce Serving Middletown, Monroe and Trenton to host the annual Steak Fry on Thursday, September 8th. The event will be held at 5:00 p.m. at MillerCoors. This is a great opportunity to network with members from both Chambers and to enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment. There are many sponsorship opportunities available…call or email Nancy O’Neill at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com for more information.

The cost to attend is $28 per person. Don’t miss out – make your reservations today. Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Hamilton’s Mayor, Pat Moeller and City Manager, Joshua Smith, will present the State of the City Address at an evening event on September 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served and there will be a cash bar available. The event is sponsored by MCM CPAs & Advisors. The cost to attend is $25.00 per Chamber member and $30.00 per non-member. Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

STATE OF THE CITY

As an operator of a local manufacturing company, I heard this question frequently. My answer was that my Chamber membership brought significant benefit to me by connecting me to other manufacturers in the region. However, the answer to this question is as varied as the members of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce (GHCC). Many members value the networking opportunity with other business peers and the chance to make new business connections. Others find that the advocacy that the Chamber does on your behalf is critical and that the Chamber’s connections to government officials is beneficial in keeping the wheels of progress moving forward. Still other members know that being a part of the Chamber is an opportunity to give back to their community by bringing the influence of their organization to bear. Regardless of the reason, belonging to the Chamber should bring value and a benefit to your organization and we endeavor to continue to do that in a variety of ways.

Over the past several months, the Chamber has continued with our good work and has taken this opportunity to reflect on our efforts and get reenergized in what we do. Not only do we continue to be strong legislative advocates, take a leading role in regional workforce development, have a strong presence in the community by working with the City and the County, and help members to better connect, we have begun to strengthen our ties with other regional chambers to take advantage of the fact that we are a key Chamber in Southwest Ohio – one of the strongest business regions of the country.

Your legislative affairs team is working with key members of a number of other Southwest Ohio Chamber legislative affairs teams to strengthen our voice and the ability to advocate for business in our region. The Chamber team is reformulating the Manufacturers Roundtable in conjunction with the Hamilton Mill to bring new energy to this highly influential segment of our economy. In addition we are working to build on this model by developing roundtables in other key sectors of Butler County business. We are continuing to explore new opportunities to keep you informed (such as our blog posts) in a more timely fashion and to bring you new and exciting opportunities for improving your business.

We are committed to continuing to grow and improve our responsiveness to the needs of our businesses and hope that all of you will strongly advocate on the Chamber’s behalf to other businesses that we are a critical partner in your success. As we have said before, the Chamber is a membership organization and is here to help you. Please feel free to reach out to any of the Chamber staff to discuss concerns, issues, or opportunities with which the GHCC may be able to help you as a partner.

The first-ever payroll True-up period for private employers begins July 1, 2016. Payroll true-up reports are due to BWC no later than Aug. 15, 2016.

At the end of each private employer policy period ( July), it is necessary to reconcile estimated payroll with actual payroll. This is called the True-up. This report can be completed online at: http://ow.ly/4mWUlm or over the phone by calling 1-800-644-6292.

This new payroll True-up process is part of prospective billing, and as a result, Ohio businesses are now required to reconcile their actual payroll annually for the prior policy year and also reconcile any differences in premium paid. According to BWC, the True-up allows more accurate

premium calculation. Even if actual payroll for the year matches the original BWC estimate or a business had zero payroll, the True-up report must be completed.

The quickest and easiest way to True-up is online with a BWC e-account. If you do not have a BWC e-account you can create one by signing on to: https://www.bwc.ohio.gov/SelfSvcAccountAdmin/newacc.asp.

You can also complete the True-up through the BWC call center however wait times may be extremely high, as a result BWC encourages the use of their online reporting system.

WHY DO I BELONG TO THE CHAMBER?

IMPORTANT WORKERS’ COMP UPDATE

Scott Ellsworth

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A message from Scott Ellsworth, Interim President & CEOSCOTT’S COLUMN

IMPORTANT NOTEAgain, August 15, 2016 is the due date for your True-up report to be completed with BWC. This is a critical deadline, as the BWC has indicated that if a business does not complete the True-up timely, they may not be eligible for current, and future alternative rating and premium discount programs such as Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating. Once more, reports must be submitted either online at (http://ow.ly/4mWUlm) or by phone at 800.644.6292.

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP “A PAYBACK Today... A PARTNER Forever!”

For Workplace Safety Updates and Trainings visit our website at

www.hamilton-ohio.com and click on Safety under “Member Center.”

Terry WeekleyCongratulations to our Ambassador of the Month, Terry Weekley! Terry has been an insurance producer with United Heartland Insurance Agencies for over 30 years, where he provides a full line of insurance coverage options for his individual and commercial clients. His current and past Chamber involvement includes being a Chamber Ambassador since 2004, Ambassador of the Year in 2007 & 2013, and Leadership Hamilton Class 12. He also previously served many years on the Chamber’s Membership Committee. Terry encourages all Chamber members to look into the many Chamber volunteer opportunities available.

MEMBER BENEFIT

This is an affordable way to showcase and advertise your business online via the Chamber’s website! This package is only $39 per year and includes:

• Ability to upload your logo• Link to your social media pages• 200 word business description• List hours of operation• Upload up to 5 photos and/or video• List driving directions to your

business• Enter searchable keywords for your

business• Post Hot Deals! (Want to let the

community know what specials you are offering? Submit a Hot Deal and it will be listed on our home page.)

• Submit Job Postings! ( Job Postings will also be listed on our home page.)

*Every Chamber member receives a complimentary Member Profile Page that includes a link to their website and a google map showing their location. To upgrade to the Enhanced Marketing Bundle, Contact Tiffany Grubb, Membership Development Coordinator at tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com.

UPGRADE TO AN ENHANCED MARKETING BUNDLE

AugustOur August meeting will be held on

Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Neighborhood Housing Services

located at 100 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011. Liberty Mutual will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor.

SeptemberOur September meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Garden Manor Care Center located at 6898 Hamilton-Middletown Road, Middletown, OH 45044. Garden Manor Care Center will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor.

OctoberOur October meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Great Miami Valley YMCA - Central located at 105 N. Second Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. Great Miami Valley YMCA - Central will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor.

The Networking meetings are open to Chamber members and their guests to attend. For the Networking meetings, bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to do a 1 minute commercial about your business. We invite guests to attend one meeting before joining the Chamber.

If you are interested in being a spotlight speaker, host location and/or lunch sponsor, please contact Tiffany Grubb at 844-1500 or tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com. We currently have December available.

STARTEK (150 High St.)

Garden Manor Retirement Village (6898 Hamilton-Middletown Rd.)

Airway MotorsALL8UPAmerican Municipal Power-

Ohio, Inc.American Printing - A

Division of OnePointAmeriprise Financial - Jason

AustermanAmstan LogisticsArt’s Mower & Snow

Removal, LLCATS Clayton Inc.Automation Irrigation

SystemsB & D ConstructionB & F Concrete Pump Inc.Louis L. Barich, M.D.Barnthouse & Cornett

CPAs, LTD.Bowling & Kugler Realty -

Crystal BowlingBowling & Kugler Realty -

Donald DavisBowling & Kugler Realty -

Drew NicholsBowling & Kugler Realty -

Robert KuglerBowling Financial ServicesBoys & Girls Club of

HamiltonBridgewater Family DentalBrown Dawson Flick

Funeral HomeBuffalo Wild Wings Grill

& BarBuilding the FutureBunker Hill HavenButler County Board

of Developmental Disabilities

Butler County Educational Service Center

Butler County FairButler County Mental

Health & Addiction Recovery Services Board

CBTS -Technology Solutions for Business

CenterGridCity of HamiltonCity of Sculpture, Hamilton,

OhioCommunity Development

ProfessionalsCoolants Plus Inc.Costco WholesaleCourtyard by Marriott -

HamiltonCox Media Group OhioDB Sound AdviceDeGeorge Ceilings of

Southwestern Ohio, Inc.Edible ArrangementsEl Mariachi Mexican

RestaurantMary Pat EssmanFabulous Talent Center for

Dance

Fairfield TownshipFifth Third Bank -

Hamilton WestFirst Financial BankForce Control IndustriesFort Hamilton HospitalFraternal Order of Police

Lodge #38Front Room on 7thG & J Pepsi-Cola Bottling

CompanyGarfield 510 Ltd.Gorman’s Specialty GroupGreat Miami Valley YMCAHoward & Jane Rose GreenGRK Manufacturing

CompanyHamilton Brass &

Aluminum Castings Co.Hamilton Visitors BureauHarrison Building & Loan

AssociationHartford Steel SalesWilliam L. HartfordHerrington’s Tire Service

LLC Hospice of Butler & Warren

CountiesJ. Austin’s Riverbank CafeJolly’s Brookwood, IncJudge Kathleen Dobrozsi

RomansKaivacKeyBankKirsch’s Automotive Service

CenterKnight Willis Murphy

Insurance ServicesKroger #909Kroger #934Kurtz & AssociatesL & G Contracting, Inc.La Cazuela Mexican Grill

& BarLambikins HideawayLane Public LibraryLegal Aid Society of

Southwest Ohio, LLCLemonGrenade Creative

LLCLindenwald Civic

AssociationLindenwald Kiwanis Club of

HamiltonMatandy Steel and Metal

Products LLCMiami Valley GamingMidwest Environmental

Services Mike Albert Fleet SolutionsMillerCoorsMorrical RealtyNoonan’s LLCNovoPrint, USA, Inc.O’Brien Supply, Inc.Office Graphics

OhioMeansJobs-Butler County

Greg OssmannParsons & Prows Inc.Pate Appliance Service LLCPate VacuumsPennington Jani-KingPM Company LLCJeff Pohlman Tire & Auto

Service, Inc.Premier Mechanical ServicesProcess Pros, LLCProfessional Motor Services,

Inc.ProSourceQuality Publishing Co., Inc.R. A. Miller Construction

Co.Riverside Athletic ClubRobert Treadon &

AssociatesRowAmerica HamiltonRyan’s Tavern Authentic

Irish PubSalvagnini America Inc.Sam’s ClubSANE / Sewing Aids &

Notions for EveryoneL. E. Scofield Window &

Door Company, Inc.Ed & Judy SheltonSHP Leading DesignSinclair CollegeSkyline ChiliSomerville National BankSpaulding & Son Tile &

GraniteSpeedy Drive ThruSplash & Dash AutowashSpoil U Rotten SalonStahlheber ExcavatingGlenn StitsingerTeam Brentley Marketing,

LLCTexas RoadhouseThe Father’s House - A New

Oaks Community ProjectThe Fig TreeThe Heights at Knollwood

CrossingThe Home DepotTriangle Sign CompanyUltimate Fundraising

SolutionsUnited Heartland Insurance

AgenciesUS BankVITAS HealthcareWalmart - HamiltonWalt’s BarbequeWeiss Guy, Inc.Will Powered DesignsWMOH 1450 The TicketZion Evangelical Lutheran

Church

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you for your continued investment in the Chamber!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Thank you for making an investment for your business & in the community by joining!

4 Ever PuppiesCindy Craig, Owner1238 Main StreetHamilton, OH 45013(513) 280-7408PET SHOP & SUPPLIES

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Butler CountyCarolyn Winslow, Chief Executive Officer5539 Eureka DriveHamilton, OH 45011(513) 867-1227www.bbbsbutler.orgSOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATION

Conger Construction GroupBrian Arlinghaus, Director of Business Development 2020 McKinley Blvd.Lebanon, OH 45036(513) 228-4827www.congerbuilt.comCONSTRUCTION - GENERAL CONTRACOR

Hi Tech Duct Cleaning, Inc.Aaron Cain, Vice President3783 Princeton RoadHamilton, OH 45011(513) 737-3200www.hitechductcleaning.comCLEANING & RESTORATION SERVICES

Manheim Cincinnati Auto AuctionMaureen Warren, HR Generalist4969 Maulhauser RoadHamilton, OH 45011(513) 603-4222www.manheim.comAUTOMOBILE DEALERS

McRoberts Video ProductionsJerry McRoberts, Owner463 Fernway DriveHamilton, OH 45011(513) 863-1072www.mcrobertsvideo.comVIDEOGRAPHY/VIDEO SERVICES

Miracle Method Suraface RefinshingJim Hudek, Owner2350 Madison AvenueHamilton, OH 45015(513) 808-4866www.miraclemethod.comCABINETRY, COUNTER TOPS & TILE

Municipal Brew WorksJim Goodman, CEO, Founder & Assitant Brewer20 High StreetHamilton, OH 45011(513) 642-2424www.municipalbrewworks.comBREWERY

Support Chamber Members & our community by shopping local! Before making a purchase always check with Chamber Members! You may get a Chamber member discount! All Members are listed alphabetically and categorically in our printed Membership Directory and on our website at www.hamilton-ohio.com under Membership Directory.

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Congratulations to

LANE PUBLIC LIBRARYwhich is celebrating its 150th anniversary!

Congratulations to

HARRISON BUILDING & LOANwhich is celebrating its 100th anniversary!

KUDOS TO MEMBERS

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The 25th Annual Business Expo & Job Fair was held at Hamilton High School. Over 120 people attended the kick off luncheon featuring Liz Bonis, Local 12. The Luncheon was sponsored by: Butler Tech, Hamilton High School and Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital.

For the fourth year, the Business Expo included a Job Fair which was held in partnership with OhioMeansJobs - Butler County. Twenty-nine businesses participated in the Job Fair to connect with job seekers.

Businesses were showcasing and selling products to an estimated 800+ business leaders, decision makers, end users and the general public during the three hour event. We hope you took time to explore the Expo & Job Fair and support your fellow Chamber members. Businesses reported enjoying networking with businesses, the diversity of attendees, receiving exposure for their company, the variety of vendors and the delicious food!

Thank you to the participating food vendors for providing a wide variety of delicious samples during the Expo & Job Fair: Culver’s, Fairfield Foodies Catering Company, G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co., Richards Pizza, and Texas Roadhouse.

Thank you to the Expo 2016 Committee: Pam Dunaway, Scott Ellsworth, Sherry Gainor, Gene Hutzelman, Jeff Kilby, Stewart Leonard, Carol Lucio, Laura Merrill, Dee Meyers, Maureen Miller, Andrew Nathan, Landen O’Banion, Melissa O’Brien, Rudy Rattman, Mark Scharnhorst, Greg Silva, Ron Smith, Mary St. John, and Lois Wellner. Without the hard work and dedication of this committee, we would not be able to host such a successful event!

Golfers enjoyed a beautiful day for the Chamber’s Golf Classic XXXIII held at Twin Run Golf Course. There were many prize winners for the day including the foursome of Kerry Hicks, Steve Ronigen, TJ Wilson and Dan Richter who won for their low score in the scramble. There were also many winners in the raffle drawing thanks to the many Chamber members who donated prizes! We would like to give special thanks to our Golf Committee, which put a lot of hard work into the planning of this event. Its members include: Joe Belew, Chair; April Adams; Mike Allen; Jason Austerman; Rich Bethart;

Chris Connell; Kenny Craig; Scott Ellsworth; Michelle Grant; Ryan Kidd; Becky King; Chris Lindeman; Nancy O’Neill; Dave Reichle; and Rob Weigel. Mark your calendar for next year’s Golf Classic XXXIV – June 5, 2017.

PresentingOhio Eagle Distributing

MajorBethart Printing SolutionsHamilton Parks Conservancy

(Compliments of Jim & Sue Fitton)Messer Construction Co.Miami Valley GamingUS Bank

EagleAuto Express of HamiltonBrown-Dawson-Flick Funeral HomeCBTS - Technology Solutions for

BusinessChaco Credit UnionFort Hamilton HospitalMatandy Steel & Metal ProductsMcDonald’s/LEVAJOMercy Health - Fairfield HospitalRumpkethyssenkrupp Bilstein of America

BirdieBaker & Associates, CPA’sRobert M. Brown Construction

CompanyCohen Hamilton Recycling CenterCommunity First SolutionsFirst Financial BankGBR Group, LLCIrving Materials, Inc.LCNB National BankMillikin & Fitton Law FirmState Representative Wes RetherfordWallace, Conley & McDaniel, DDSWebb Noonan Kidd Funeral Home

Hole in One SponsorsFiehrer Motors, Inc.Rose AutomotiveState Farm Insurance - Barney Riesbeck

Par SponsorsAmeriprise Financial - Jason AustermanMcDonald’s - Erie Blvd.L.E. Scofield Window & Door

Company, Inc.

Thanks to our Sponsors:Presenting Sponsor

Butler Tech

Major SponsorHamilton High School

Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital

Executive SponsorMillerCoors

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Associate SponsorBarclaycard

Butler County Regional Transit Authority

Courtyard by Marriott – HamiltonMiami University Regionals

thyssenkrupp Bilstein

Expo Luncheon Speaker Liz Bonis, Local 12; Tom Urban, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital; Scott Ellsworth,

Greater Hamilton ChamberGreat Miami Valley YMCA

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Emily Yordy, LifeSpan; Nick Ziepfel, Graydon Head & Ritchey; Bill Staler &

David Mancuso, LifeSpan

Brad & Jill Allen, Stacie Swanner, Swanner’s Accounting & Tax Service;

Barney Riesbeck, State Farm Insurance

Chris Connell, Perry Richardson, Bob Rusbosin & Dave Sobecki,

Miami University Hamilton

Butler Tech

THANKS TO OUR GOLF CLASSIC XXXIII SPONSORS

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Connector Manufacturing Co.Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.Integrated Network Systems Miami University Hamilton

Millikin & Fitton Law FirmParkside Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

SHP Leading DesignState Farm Insurance - Barney RiesbeckUnited Heartland Insurance Agencies

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CENTENNIAL

PLATINUM

GOLDBethesda Butler TriHealth Hospital

CBTS - Technology Solutions for BusinessCourtyard By Marriott Hamilton

Cox Media Group Ohio Fifth Third Bank

First Financial BankLCNB National Bank

MeijerODW Logistics Inc.Porter Advertising

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America US Bank

Wilks Insurance Agency

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SUSTAINING SPONSORS

For more information on how you can become a Sustaining Sponsor, contact your Chamber at 844-1500.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is to be the business advocate, a leader for positive economic development, and the provider of cutting edge membership services.

Leadership Hamilton Class 25 enjoys their last day of class at Camp Campbell Gard. The class participated in a number of team building exercises and the high ropes course.

LEADERSHIP HAMILTON CLASS 25

Aaron Cain, Hi Tech Duct Cleaning, Inc.; Ashley Cain, Fitton Center for Creative Arts;

Kim Neal, Community First Solutions; Scott Ellsworth, Greater Hamilton Chamber

Karen and Marian Wohlafka, SANE/Sewing Aids & Notions for Everyone

Betsy Hope, Hamilton Community Foundation; Benji Reano, Edoc Service, Inc.; Darrel Grissom, Hamilton Joes

BUSINESS AFTER HOURSHOSTED BY PYRAMID HILL SCULPTURE PARK & MUSEUM