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publication of the Mason Deerfield Chamber

From the Desk of the Chair.........................................5

Ribbon Cutting Spotlight ...........................................6

House Doctors Handyman of Mason

2015 Chamber Events..................................................7

Re-Grand Opening Spotlight......................................12

Brookdale Senior Living

Ambassador of the Month..........................................8

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Presenting The 2015 Circle of Champions Investors

The Mason Deerfield Chamber is excited to announce the 2015 Circle of Champions. Through investment in the growth and development from local businesses, the Chamber has the ability to create and provide programs, resources, products, services

and events to foster the growth and success of Mason-Deerfield’s thriving business community. By becoming a part of the Circle of Champions, member businesses become year-long sponsors of all Chamber programs and functions. To help increase exposure for

our Circle members, the three-tiered circle is placed on nearly all Chamber print and electric pieces throughout the year. As we continue to build a thriving business community, we would like to congratulate the 2015 Circle of Champions for investing in the overall health of the community the Chamber serves. Thank you for continuing to support all of the endeavors of the Chamber.

If you are interested in joining the Circle of Champions program, please contact Sherry Taylor at [email protected] or 513.336.0125.

@2015 Mason Deerfield ChamberThe Navigator is published bimonthly by the Mason Deerfield Chamber. Articles may be submitted to the Chamber Office, 316

Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. The Mason Deerfield Chamber reserves the right to reject any advertisements or editorials; it does not make any representations as to opinion and facts concerning advertisements or editorials, it may edit for content and space.

All rights reserved. For sponsorship & advertising information call Brooke Hiller at 513.336.0125 or e-mail at [email protected]

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Board of Directors and Staff.................................................................4

From the Desk of The Chair...................................................................5

Ribbon Cutting Breaking Spotlight......................................................6

House Doctors of Mason Handyman

2015 Chamber Events...........................................................................7

Re-Grand Opening Spotlight..............................................................12

Brookdale Senior Living

Ambassador of the Month...................................................................8

May- Nate Bryrum, Historic Expressions Photo & Imagery

June- Bonnie Denig, Homewood Suites Mason

Community Basket Program Information..........................................11

List of Committees...............................................................................13

Business Briefs.......................................................................................14

2015 BASH Information........................................................................15

New Members......................................................................................16

Reinvested Members..........................................................................16

Ohio BWC Prospective Billing to Begin This Summer........................20

ContentsA bimonthly publication of

Mason Deerfield Chamber

Phone: 513.336.0125Fax: 513.398.6371E-mail: [email protected]: www.madechamber.org

VisionThe Chamber will be the catalyst organization that ensures Mason Deerfield is a vibrant place to visit, live, and do business.

MissionTo advance the interests of business and make Mason Deerfield, and our surrounding communities, a great place to live, work, visit, play, and invest.

ValuesVision: We focus on a collaborative and cohesive approach to project our region to new heights.

Passion: We pursue our work with the highest level of enthusiasm, fueled by the strong commitment to our mission.

Excellence; We will provide leading quality to our members through high contact engagement, challenging ourselves to achieve greater results for our members, our community, and each other.

Family: We respect, trust, and support each other in an environment that embraces work-life balance.

Chamber 101.......................................................................................18


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Board of Directors

[email protected] [email protected]@madechamber.org

Alex KuvinMembership Engagement

[email protected]

Sherry TaylorPresident/CEO

Brooke HillerPrograms & Events Manager

Courtney AllenCommunity BasketRepresentative


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From the Desk ofThe Chair

I had the pleasure and privilege of attending and participating in the Mason Deerfield Chamber Classic Golf Outing last week, joining over one hundred of our members and their associates for a wonderful day of food, drink, golf, raffles, prizes, networking and fellowship. It was a great event…and a great day! Many thanks go to the Chamber’s administrative team, and in particular Brooke Hiller, our Programs and Events Manager, for their exceptional efforts in putting the event together.

Having been intimately involved with this Chamber for over a decade, I have participated in my fair share of Chamber golf outings and events. But this year seemed entirely different. The energy and enthusiasm, on the course and at the dinner/awards, were palpable. Maybe it’s the improved economy and general business climate. Maybe it’s the recent ‘wins” in Mason/Deerfield. Maybe it’s just that we were able to get all our golf in before the storm came. Or maybe it’s something else.

If you haven’t attended a BASH or other Chamber event recently, you may not have realized this…but it’s a new day at the Mason Deerfield Chamber. Under the inspirational leadership of our President and CEO, Sherry Taylor, the Chamber has been transformed in the past year; reinvigorated, and well on its way to becoming the most dynamic and respected center of influence in the Mason/Deerfield business community. If you’ve stayed active and involved, thank you! If you haven’t been around lately, I encourage you to come back and see what’s going on. I have no doubt you will see and feel the difference.

The Mason Deerfield Chamber is here for you, our members. As we continue to move through this year and beyond, you can expect to see new efforts and initiatives centered on our vision to be THE catalyst organization that ensures that Mason/Deerfield is a vibrant place to visit, live, and do business. I look forward to seeing all of you in and around our wonderful community!

Sincerely,

Randy KuvinChairman, Mason Deerfield Chamber Board of Directors


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Ribbon Cutting Spotlight House Doctors Handyman of Mason

The Mason Deerfield Chamber was proud to welcome House Doctors of Mason to the community on June 11th. Handyman or hire. When you’re looking to hire home repair professionals for the next job on your to do list or if you are interested in a light remodeling project in Mason, Butler, Warren, West Chester or need handyman services in Blue Ash, Warren County, Maineville or Lebanon to help with a growing to-do list, give them a call at (513) 492-2088.

2015 ChamberEvents

EVENT OCCURRENCE LOCATION DESCRIPTION

AmbassadorCommittee Meeting

3rd Tuesday ofEvery Month

4:00 PM

Mason Deerfield Chamber316 W. Main StreetMason, Ohio 45040

The Ambassador Committee meets once a month to go over member updates and provide feedback.

Government AffairsCommittee Meeting

TBA

TBD TBD

Stay connected with the happening of the local government.

Annual Awards Dinner November 5, 20155:30 PM

Manor House Banquet andConference Center

7440 Mason Montgomery Rd.Mason, Ohio 45040

This signature event is centered around honoring leaders in the business community during a black-tie dinner.

Business And Social Hours (BASH) Monthly

Various Chamber MemberBusinesses that sign up

to host

BASH events are typically after hours and are great opportunity for networking.

Chamber 101 February 24, April 28, June 23,August 25, October 27

Chamber 101 is an orientation program that teaches members how to navigate their chamber membership. Open to new and existing members.

Lunch Connections 2nd & 4th Thursday Monthly

11:30 AM

Rotation of ChamberMember Restaurants

Enjoy lunch and network with fellow Chamber members twice a month at various member restaurant locations.

Leads Exchange Meeting Every Wednesday1:00 PM

DeVry University8800 Governors Hill Dr.Cincinnati, Ohio 45249

Network with 20-40 local businesses every Wednesday to share business information, leads, and referrals.

Chamber Classic August 3, 2015Shaker Run Golf Club1320 Golf Club DriveLebanon, Ohio 45036

Enjoy a day out on the course followed by an awards ceremony. 20% of the raffle’s proceeds support the Chamber’s Lou Eves Memorial Scholarship.

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Nate Byrum,Historic Expressions Photo & Imagery

Bonnie Denig,Homewood Suites Cincinnati Mason

“When Historic Expressions Photography & Imaging joined the chamber from birth in 2011, as an owner new to thebusiness world, I did not really know what the chamber could do for the my business or even how to use the chamber to my advantage. I have found that volunteering my time as an ambassador to the chamber has improved my visibility and the work I have done for the chamber photographing events has shown my credibility! The more my friendly face is seen the more people trust me and recognize the hard work that I do does pay off and feels good also.”

May Ambassador of the Month

June Ambassador of the Month

ExpertPanel

“I have always strongly believed in the power of a Chamber of Commerce. When developing my strategic plan to promote the Homewood Suites Cincinnati Mason, the Chamber was the first group I reached out to. They were vital in helping us promote and assist in our Grand Opening celebration. I enjoy working on the Ambassador Committee to encourage others in seeing the MADE Chamber as a tool they can use to build their business and use the many benefits it has to offer. The committee itself is a varied group of people with a sincere desire to help all members get the most from their MADE membership!"


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Save the Date

Advertisement Opportunities

Feature your company in an upcoming edition of The Navigator

Full Page Ad - $300

1/2 Page Ad - $150

1/4 Page Ad - $75

For more opportunities, pleasecontact the Mason Deerfield Chamber for a copy of the complete opportunities guide.

November 5th, 2015

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Community BasketProgram InformationWhat is the Community Basket?The Community Basket, which isn’t actually a basket but a green, reusable, polypropylene tote bag, is a wonderful way to introduce your business to Mason and Deerfield’s newest residents. This “Basket” is hand delivered to every new homeowner’s doorstep shortly after they move into the Mason City Schools District by our Community Basket Representative. The Community Basket wel-comes, on average 75 new residents to Mason each month, for a total of about 900 new residents each year! This basket includes informational brochures, promotional materials, coupons, and special deals EXCLUSIVELY from the Mason Deerfield Chamber Members.

This sounds great! How can I get involved?

We are so glad you asked! To sign up for the Community Basket Program, call the Mason Deerfield Chamber office at 513.336.0125 or sign up by e-mail at [email protected]. We will help you get settled into the program. The cost of participating in the Community Basket Program is ONLY $100 annually. After selecting the items that you would like to be placed in the Community Basket, drop them off at the Mason Deerfield Chamber office, located at 316 W. Main Street, Mason, Ohio 45040. From there the Community Basket Representative will pick the items up to be hand delivered to the doorstep of all new homeowners in the Mason City School District. If you are unable to drop your items off, the Community Basket Representative is also able to pick them up from your office.

Wow! Count me in, but I need help with deciding on materials. Who should I call?The Mason Deerfield Chamber Community Basket Representative is Courtney Allen. She can be reached by phone at 513.319.1616 or e-mail at [email protected] and is more than happy to assist you with anything you need with the program. Thanks for welcoming our new residents and helping them find your business!

Mason CitySchool District


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Mason CitySchool District

Deerfield Parks and Recreation is looking to build partnerships with

local businesses interested in sponsoring special events or

volunteering in the parks.

For more information, please call513.701.6977 or visit our websiteat www.ChooseDeerfield.com

Sponsor art camp scholarships or the Fall Fair Arts Festival.www.The-Arts-Alliance.org

Rebranding Spotlight

The Mason Deerfield Chamber was proud to welcome Brookdale Long Cove Pointe to the community on June 23rd and Brookdale Kenwood on June 25th. Brookdale Senior Living, formerly Emeritus, is an Assisted Living and Alzheimer’s and Dementia care community for seniors. Located in the beautiful suburban areas of Mason and Kenwood, Ohio, our communities are in a country-like setting yet close to urban comforts and conveniences.

Brookdale Longcove Pointe

Brookdale Kenwood


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List ofCommitteesAmbassador Committee Leads Exchange Steering

CommitteeWomen in BusinessRoundtable GroupBoard Representative:

Mike Glen, Miller-Valentine Group

The purpose of the Ambassador Committee is to support and promote the overall goals of the Mason Deerfield Chamber. The five primary functions are promoting member participation, supporting the mission of recruiting and retaining Chamber membership, planning, implementing and participating in fundraising events, planning and hosting the Chamber annual meetings, and planning and facilitating ribbon cuttings, grand opening ceremonies, and after hour events for member businesses. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:00 PM at the Mason Deerfield Chamber.

Committee Members: Donna C. Banks Don BartonNate ByrumBonnie DenigBob FletcherMark FrederickEmily GilmartinSusannah Leitner Robert Mendelsohn Alka Panandiker Adrienne Schaad David ScuttJessica Wittmer

Board Representative:Arun Lai, AXA Advisors

The Leads Exchange Steering Committee oversees the weekly Leads Exchange meeting. Members of the committee are in charge of keeping time during the 60 second commercials, and making sure there is a facilitator and a 5-minute presenter each week.

Committee Members:Vivki HogueSandy KuznofRebekah LeitnerDavid Scutt

Board Representatives:Randy Kuvin, Flagel Huber Flagel

The Government Affairs Committee discusses and researches pertinent state, local and national issues to help the Chamber best represent views and opinions that are of interest to its membership. This committee suggests surveys the Chamber can send to its membership on matters at the state, local and federal levels. During election years, the committee sponsors discus-sions with candidates on pertinent matters. These and other matters are explored by this Committee.

Government Affairs Committee

Board Representatives:Dr. George Sehi, Warren Country ESCTom Daskalakis, West Chester Hospital

The Women in Business Roundtable Group is a group of Women leaders in the business community that meet once a month to discuss challenges that women in leadership roles face such as talent development opportunities, work life balance, pressure and expectations internally and externally, and finding a balance. They take these challenges and work to form leadership series and mentorship opportunities.

Committee Members: Donna BanksKimberly CombsJan EdwardsCathy HarbisonBabara HoganDeAnn HurtadoJessica WittmerKathy KinaneDr. Gail Kist-KlineDr. Dana LovellCinda MorseLynn OswaldKim SellersKaren ShadowensDr. George Sehi Shannon IsomSherry TaylorWendy L. Waters-Connelll

If you are interested in participating in any of these committees, Contact The Mason Deerfield Chamber Office at 513.336.0125 or visit [email protected]


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Business Briefs

Bonnie Denig, Director of Sales for the property states: “Our first year has exceeded our expectations in every way! We are proud to be a part of the Mason/Deerfield Community which offers many services and activities for both our Leisure and Corporate guests. We thank the MADE Chamber for their resources and their support in our Grand Opening and the MADE Chamber events we have hosted in the past year at our Homewood Suites by Hilton. We look forward to continued years of success in this community we call “home” and continuing our relationship with the MADE Chamber of Commerce.”

Would you like to post a business brief in the next edition? Send Business Briefs to [email protected]

AfidenceIT, a technology consulting and services firm, recently announced it will be providing IT support services to Buffalo Wings & Rings. Buffalo Wings & Rings is a Cincinnati-based sports restaurant. In 2010, the restaurant began rebranding to a club level experience featuring bright, inviting dining rooms, 50+ TVs and chef-inspired recipes, making it the perfect place for socializing with families and fans. The plan is to rebrand all Buffalo Wings & Rings restaurants in the next eighteen months. Both businesses share the foundation of putting people first. “We have a great team and great people,” commented Nader Masadeh, chief executive for Buffalo Wings & Rings. “We want to get our message into the hands of the associates. We are going to communicate directly with them, putting people first, that’s the Buffalo Wings & Rings culture.” One of Masadeh’s goals as a CEO is to improve the consistency of the brand. AfidenceIT will help guide the technology standardization. Afidence’s strategy aligns itself sufficiently with companies whose IT departments are busy trying to keep up with all their internal changes. “It’s about creating trusted relationships. Nothing for us is more important,” explains Bryan Hogan, president of AfidenceIT. Masadeh selected AfidenceIT because of company’s reputation for providing consistent communication, quality reporting, and strategic planning through their proactive support model.

Creative Echoes aims to be a platform for musicians and budding artists who are looking for opportunities to showcase their talent and reach out to a wider audience. The platform is built around live concerts, competitions and fun events in addition to providing a digital presence. Creative Echoes is presenting two concerts in 2015 at the Anderson Theater in Anderson Township, Ohio. The first concert is dedicated to the music and dance teachers from schools across Cincinnati. The second concert will showcase budding artists from not for profit arts organizations, schools and colleges across the region, including CCM, OSU and Miami University. All the CE events will encourage multiple genres of music and dances from across the globe.

Powernet will return to the Lindner Family Tennis Center for Cincinnati’s Western Southern Open professional tennis tournament in 2015 as the event’s Official Wi-Fi Provider. Powernet will expand its free-access, public Wi-Fi network to cover the entire tournament venue, which measures just under 20 acres. Utilizing the most advanced Wi-Fi technology from Ruckus Wireless, the large outdoor venue has been outfitted by Powernet with 80 outdoor access points, building a network that will support the nearly 200,000 fans attending the nine-day event. The facility will be one of the first and largest outdoor venues in the country operating on faster, more scalable 802.11ac wireless network standards, which is up to three times faster than the the most recent technology, 802.11n. In addition to broadband network access for fans, Powernet will also be launching it’s new Wi-Fi analytics technology. Powernet’s Wi-Fi solution will use location-based analytics to provide tournament officials in-depth statistics regarding crowd patterns, attendee demographics and other pertinent information. This type of service can be used to enhance the fan experience by providing event-goers with real-time, location-relevant event information on the network home page.


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Business And Social HoursWhat is Business And Social Hours?Business And Social Hours (BASH) is an early evening networking event that takes place at your business. The purpose of a BASH is to provide a valuable business networking opportunity for your business as well as other Chamber members and to expose them to member business. A BASH is typically an unstructured networking event with no formal program or speaker.

Would you like to know more? Perks, how to host, the Chamber’s role and more?Please contact the Chamber office.

2015 BASHInformation


May - June 2015

ADT Security Services, IncAgency Development Corporation Angilo's PizzaAshley HomestoreAvalon by Otterbein, Skilled Nursing and Basco Manufacturing Co.Beach Waterpark, TheBizFlo LLCBrookdale Place Kenwood CareWorksCompCentury 21 Stellar Real Estate - Jenny YoungChildren's Hospital - MasonChrist's Church at MasonCoeclerici Coal Network, Inc.

Cruise Holidays of MasonDMI – Big Data InsightsDoran Enterprises, Inc.Firestone Fields Ertel Rd.FirstLight HomeCare Franchising, LLC Fortech LLCFrank's Glass, Inc.Houston Inn RestaurantHuDawnInnovative Student Loan Solutions KNK RecruitingLow T CenterMartinez & Martinez Family Dental Care Mason Christian Village

Matson Money, IncMedallion Business ConsultingOfficeBlueAshOptimal Family Dental LLC, Meera ThungaProSourceSound Hearing Care Springdale CleanersStaley Trans4mationsState Farm - Andy McMahon, AgentStewart & Co. CPA's, Jeffrey D. Window Genie of Cincinnati Zounds Hearing of Mason, Ohio

Congratulations To Our Reinvested Members

New Members*

Reinvested Members*

(*) Through June 30th

HI- LITES SALON, INC

LIONA ENTERPRISES, INC

Lebanon Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

FESTO

The Change Agency The Change Agency

Etna Consulting

CHAMBER101

316 West Main Street

June 23rd August 25th October 27th

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Want to know how to get the most out of your Chamber membership? New and existing members are invited to attend a member orientation to learn how

to navigate the Chamber and build goals and strategies for your success.

Schedule8:00 - 8:15 AMWelcome and OverviewErnie Dimalanta, CEO of Dimalanta Design Group

8:15 - 9:15 AMInformation Stations & NetworkingLearn more about what is included in your Chamber membership.

Stations include information on the Warren County Small Business Development Center, Warren County Chamber Alliance, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber Dual Membership, Cost Savings Benefits, Annual Signature Events, BASH and Ribbon Cuttings, Leads Exchange, Lunch Before Leads, Various Committee Opportunities, The Compass, Online Directory, and The New Bimonthly Newsletter.

*Get your business headshot taken by Nate Byrum of Historic Expressions Photography*

9:15 - 9:30 AMClosing RemarksErnie Dimalanta, CEO of Dimalanta Design Group

RSVP: www.madechamber.org or call 513.336.0125


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Employers in Ohio should have received by now a No ce of Es mated Premium from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensa on (BWC). This no ce is part of BWC’s move toward a new, prospec ve billing system for workers’ compensa on premium. Beginning in August, Ohio employers will begin to pay workers’ compensa on premium for a coverage period in the future rather than in arrears. The BWC No ce of Es mated Premium mailed last month advises employers what t heir annual premium will be for the 2015 policy year period (July 2015 through June 2016) and the payroll used to calculate that premium. As BWC transi ons to this new payment model, employers will follow a bi-monthly payment schedule. Under this payment plan, the first prospec ve premium payment will be due by August 31, 2015 and will apply to coverage in September and October. Subsequent premium payment deadlines are:

November 2, 2015 (November/December coverage)December 31, 2015 (January/February coverage)March 2, 2016 (March/April coverage)May 2, 2016 (May/June coverage)

If employers prefer a different payment plan (monthly, quarterly or semi-annually), they will need to notify BWC by July 15, 2015. In addition, if there have been significant changes to employers’ operations that have impacted payroll, employers may want to communicate those changes to BWC to determine a more accurate premium. One final important reminder is that BWC will also mail a payroll report for the January 2015 through June 2015 coverage period by early July. Employers will need to report payroll for this period, but do NOT need to pay premium. BWC will provide a credit for this premium to prevent a double payment as they transition to the new model. In addition, BWC will provide a credit for this premium to prevent a double payment as they transition to the new model. In addition, BWC will provide a credit for the first two months of premium in the 2015 policy year (July and August).

Additional information on prospective billing, including time lines, frequently asked questions and key dates to remember, are available at bwc.ohio.gov.

Don’t Forget – Ohio BWC Prospective Billing to Begin This Summer

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