october 2007

the navigatorpublication of the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

We Mean Business ~ Are You a New Entrepreneur? . . . . p. 5

Affairs to Remember ~ We The People . . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

Business Spotlight . . . . p. 10

Calendar of Events . . . . p. 15

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Our thanks to the following companies for their continuous support and generous sponsorship in 2007.

©2007 Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of CommerceThe Navigator is published monthly by the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. Comments and articles may be submitted to the Chamber of-

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Send all address changes or calendar events to the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 316 W. Main Street, Mason, OH 45040.

For sponsorship & advertising information call Angie Morgan at 513-336-0125 or email at amorgan@necchamber.org

Nov. 23rd through Dec. 31stHeritage Oak Park, Mason, OH

Featuring the lighting designs of CARSON WILLIAMSDiscount tickets available for Monday through Thursday

Christmas in Lights

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Mason Court

• Carolers

• Horse-Drawn Carriages

• Christmas Tree Lighting

• Entertainment All

Evening On Two Stages!

• Holiday Crafts & Treats

• Caricature Artists

• Strolling Magicians

• Ice Carving & Wood

Carving Demonstrations

• Stockings and Stocking

Stops for the Children

• Story Time at the

Library

• Photos and Visits

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Christmas in MasonFriday, Dec. 7th from 6-9PM

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Festivals of Mason presents

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Nov. 23rd through Dec. 31stHeritage Oak Park, Mason, OH

Featuring the lighting designs of CARSON WILLIAMSDiscount tickets available for Monday through Thursday

Christmas in Lights

• Christmas In

Mason Court

• Carolers

• Horse-Drawn Carriages

• Christmas Tree Lighting

• Entertainment All

Evening On Two Stages!

• Holiday Crafts & Treats

• Caricature Artists

• Strolling Magicians

• Ice Carving & Wood

Carving Demonstrations

• Stockings and Stocking

Stops for the Children

• Story Time at the

Library

• Photos and Visits

with Santa

Also:

Christmas in MasonFriday, Dec. 7th from 6-9PM

Downtown Mason, Ohio

www.fest ivalsofmason.com

Festivals of Mason presents

Featuring:

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On the Cover: Krista Sizemore, Villages at Rivers Bend by Oak Leaf Homes pictured with Professional Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh

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phone: 513.336.0125 fax: 513.398.6371

e-mails: jharris@necchamber.org amorgan@necchamber.org web: www.necchamber.org

[ Mission Statement ]

The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce exists to provide valuable services for our members, to advocate for a positive business environment,

and to stimulate economic development.

[ Officers of the Board ]

Dave Moushey | Chair Blinds Plus

Larry Vicarel | Chair-Elect Jeff Teague | Secretary

Extermital Pest & Termite Control Roger Cupp | Treasurer

Donovan Donohoo, Jr & Assoc. CPA’s

[ Directors ]

Denny Begue | Brower Insurance Dr. David Berring | Everybody’s Health

Terry Doyle | Creative Health Ins. Solutions Konrad Kircher | Kircher & Handorf, LLC

Randy Kuvin | Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co. Michael Miller | Graydon Head & Ritchey

Rebecca Ryan | EMBARQ LuAnn Tarvin | Basco Shower Enclosures

Harry Wagner | UGJ CPA’s

[ Advisory Committee ]

Dave Moushey | Blinds Plus Larry Vicarel

Dawn Segrist | Henkle Schueler/Bunnell Hill Ann Hoffman | Cox Ohio Publishing/The

Pulse-Journal Eric Bostian | SUMCO Phoenix Corp

Craig Ross | Kings Island Pam Shannon | TriHealth

John Harris, IOM | NEC Chamber

[ Staff ]

John Harris, IOM | President Kathy Carroll | Membership Development

Angie Morgan | Marketing & Communications Specialist

Renee Madden | Administrative Assistant

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From the desk of the Chair p.4

Have You Heard?

A Member’s Thoughts p.4Contributed by Kim Dawes, Arbonne International

We Mean Business p.5

Are You a New Entrepreneur? Contributed by Grant Coffman, Primerica Financial Services

Affairs to Remember p.6

We the People

Community News p.6-7Lindner Center of Hope Halloween Treat Street

Ribbon Cuttings p.6

Chamber News p.8-9Laurie Says Goodbye Community Basket Fall Report Takin’ Care of Business - The Producers

Business Spotlight p.9

Five Seasons Country Club Business Tek

Articles p.12New Employer Orientation Class The Compass - Are you getting the eNews?Did you Know?

New & Renewing Members p.12-14Upcoming Chamber Events p.14Chamber Calendar p.15

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Have You Heard?

Have you heard about Takin’ Care of Busi-ness, the Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign (aka “TRC”)? If not, give me a call . I’ll buy lunch and we can sit down and talk about it . The deadline to finish is drawing close and you don’t want to be left out . Contact me at dave .moushey@blindsplusgallery .com or call my office: 513-398-8510x101 .

Get Involved ~ Stay Involved!

from the desk ofthe Chair

Dave Moushey

NECC Chairman

a member’sthoughts

“If you want to be happy, set a goal that commands your thoughts, liberates your energy, and inspires your hopes.” Andrew Carnegie

I reflect back on my reasons for joining the NEC Chamber and the journey we’ve taken together so far. I began 2007 writing down my goals for the year in many categories and as I look back over those goals today…most of the categories, (family, spiritual, health) I could pretty much cover on my own…it just takes a little self-motivation and inspiration from others. However, my business and career goals were big and I realized that I needed to get out of my comfort zone to accomplish them.

A good friend of mine who had experi-enced great results for her business with the Chamber asked me to take a look… so I did and I joined right away. The Chamber has been significant in growing my busi-ness… but that’s not even the best part. I’ve met some really great people, gained friendships, & connected with other busi-nesses that provide awesome service. If you are looking to make a change, to network and meet new people, to grow personally and professionally…the NEC chamber is the place for you!

If you are stuck in life, in your business or career… ask yourself what you are truly passionate about? Where are you going to be in five years? Really think about that… and if you keep doing what you are doing today, are you going to be happy,

healthy, financially strapped or financially free? Those are some of the questions that I pondered when I started my own business with Arbonne, International. I quickly learned that if you want to get from where you are to where you want to be, you must set goals, write them down and review them daily.

Arbonne offers a pure, safe and benefi-cial product line that helps promote healthy skin and overall good health & well-being. I would love to share more about my company, the products and the incredible income opportunity with you. Arbonne has something for everyone ~ to learn more or to shop on-line with me, please visit my website www.kimdawes.myarbonne.com or email me at Kim Dawes at kdawes1@cinci.rr.com.

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Are you a new Entrepreneur?Grant Coffman, Primerica Financial Services

self-employed, a 23% increase since 19905. Women-owned businesses increased 23% between 1997 and 20046; Hispanic entrepreneurs have increased 30% since 19987, and African-Americans are the group most likely to start their own business8.

You can set your own hours . One of the main benefits of striking out on your own is flexibility. In a recent survey, between 85-94% of young women would take a pay cut to spend more time with their children9. It’s no surprise then that 46% of new women business owners left their jobs for the freedom to set their own hours10. Entrepreneurs can enjoy the flexibility of seeing their children in a school play or spending time with an aging parent.

You can rely on yourself . With job insecurity, flat wages, longer hours and

Today’s entrepreneurs are older (age 50+) and diverse (minorities and women are gaining ground). If you’ve ever thought about taking the leap, here’s why now is a great time:

You’re in good company . As the economy begins to improve, more than half of U.S. companies face an employee exodus as workers see new opportunities1. With raises below 4% for the fourth consecutive year2, and family-friendly programs like flex-time on the chopping block, employees have had enough – and many are striking out on their own.

You can play it safe . In today’s economy, you don’t have to give up your full-time job to become an entrepreneur. Consider ventures that you can start as a sideline while keeping your full-time job, such as providing a service, turning a hobby into a business, or through direct selling (person-to-person). Did you know that 55 percent of Americans have purchased goods or services through direct sales? That’s more than through TV or online shopping combined3.

You can provide a service. While the economy is constricting in some areas – like manufacturing – it is expanding in other areas, such as the service – providing industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics calls the professional and business services group a “supersector” of the economy, and projects a 30% growth in jobs between 2002 and 20124. Many of today’s entrepre-neurs are service-providers.

You don’t need special skills. People from all walks of life can succeed as entrepreneurs. There are no required levels of educa-tion, experience, financial resources, physical condition, age or gender requirements. More than five million people are 50+ are now

decreased employee benefits, the appeal of going on your own has never been higher. Old entrepreneurs have a level of experience that makes them uniquely equipped for the job11. More than 65% of women starting businesses in the past decade learned the ropes as managers in big corporations12. No matter what your background or experience, you can turn your efforts into earnings by working for yourself.

1.USA Today, January 3. 2005 2.Money, January 2005 3.Direct Selling Association, www.dsa.org, viewed March 16, 2005 4.Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 2, 2004 5.USA Today, January 18, 2005 6.USA Today, October 5 2004 7.Busi-ness Week, March 15, 2004 8.Fortune.com, viewed December 22, 2003 9.USA Today, April 16, 2004 10.Fortune, July 18, 2004 11.USA Today, January 18, 2005 12.Fortune, July 18, 2004

Grant Coffman Primerica Financial Services 513-325-6989 gcoffman.pfs@fuse.net www.primerica.com

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Affairs to RememberGovenment Affairs

Mike Miller, Graydon Head & RitcheyChairman of Government AffairsWe the People

We the People, in order to form a more perfect union… the opening words of the Constitution of the United States of America; the document that makes we Americans different. The document that loudly proclaims that we have decided to think for ourselves, and have decided to govern ourselves in a more independent, less restrictive way. This is the foundation on which our society is based. The idea that many may effectively be governed by a few if we all get involved and pay attention.

Representative government: electing other people (actually directing other people) to make decisions for us. Decisions which are to be made in our best interests as the representatives understand those interests. Representative government is at the heart of our democracy.

Proper representation demands that the wishes of the many be properly conveyed to those few elected representatives so that matters are properly addressed… for we the people.

Communication is the key to proper repre-sentation. In order for us to make the appro-priate demands and to make our collective views and wishes known, we must be informed. We must have the appropriate opportunity for the exchange of ideas that lead us to the proper decisions. The North-east Cincinnati Chamber Candidates Night is one such opportunity.

The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber Candidates Night is an opportunity for the business community to see and hear candi-dates in a forum that is focused on business related issues. Questions are drafted with the business community in mind. Opposing candidates are given equal time on a level playing field designed to air out the impor-tant issues. The goal is to encourage the free flow of ideas and to flesh out problems so attendees can make knowledgeable, informed decisions at election time.

While there are no questions from the audience during the session, candidates will be invited to mingle with the audi-ence afterwards to address individual

concerns or questions. In the interests of fairness, questions are developed before-hand by a committee of the Chamber and are selected randomly during the evening. Questions are designed to address current issues favoring local governments as well as address anticipated future challenges.

Invitees include candidates for Mason City Council, Deerfield Township Trustee, Deer-field Fiscal Officer and Mason Municipal Court Judge as well as proponents and opponents of the Mason income tax credit ballot issue.

Konrad Kircher of Kircher and Handorf, LLC is coordinating the evening and welcomes your input at kkircher@kircherlawoffice.com. Candidates Night will be held the evening of October 23, 2007 at Cedar Village at 6pm.

I challenge you to get involved and become informed. With your involvement, we the people can make the NEC Chamber Candidates Night a Government Affair to Remember.

A “Topping Out” Ceremony is one of the construction industry’s oldest customs, celebrating the highest point of a building’s progress. As the highest beam gets hoisted, an evergreen tree and American Flag are placed on top.

Craig Lindner stated, “Mental illness impacts the lives of many people. It’s a privilege for our family to be involved with

Lindner Center Of Hope Getting CloserTo Opening Doors In MasonMental illness is the #1 public health problem in the country. Currently, psychiatry and psychology offices are overwhelmed with the acute need for appropriate mental health services. Our region is getting closer to being the home of a world class facility that will address this critical need both for our region and across the nation.

On August 3, 2007, the highest steel beam was lifted into place at the site of the new Craig and Frances Lindner Center of HOPE, scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2008. The 94,000 square foot facility, located on 35 acres of wooded land in Mason, Ohio, will integrate the latest research and advances into individual-ized treatment plans and best practices. The “Topping Out” Ceremony is another reminder that the dream of offering hope and compassion to people and their fami-lies living with mental illness is yet another step closer.

this state-of-the-science center, which will deliver comprehensive, excellent care and will support and attract some of the best clinicians and researchers in the field.”

Construction is being led by Danis Foxx Builders, LLC. For more information about the Lindner Center of HOPE, visit: www.lindnercenterofhope.org or call 513.536.HOPE (4673).

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HalloweenTreat Streetin Deerfield Township

H a l l o w e e n Treat Street October 26th Scares Up a Howling Good Time

All kinds of c r e a t u r e s

– even four-legged ones – will be at Deerfield Township’s Halloween Treat Street at the Deerfield Towne Center on Friday, October 26, 2007 . From 6 p .m . – 8 p .m . children will enjoy treats, pet miniature goats, horses and donkeys, and stop by Deerfield Township Fire Rescue and D.A.R.E. officers to show off their costumes. Deerfield Towne Center is located on Mason Mont-gomery Road in Deerfield Township. The event is free and open to the public .

Ribbon CuttingsLifeland Community Church & Carolyn F . Glosby, Attorney at Law Celebrate!On September 9th at 10:30 am, Lifeland Community Church held a Grand Opening of the church and its newly renovated, 4000 sq. ft. ministry center on 600 C. Reading Road in Mason, OH. Mayor Charlene Pelfrey joined Lifeland in celebrating by sharing words of encouragement and chal-lenge to remain involved in the community.

Lifeland’s Lead Pastor, Chad Fagerland, and his wife began the church in the living room of their home a little over 2 years ago. Since that time, the church has grown and has recently completed a 4000 sq. ft. reno-vation. Their official Ribbon Cutting Cere-mony was on September 4th sponsored by the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. In attendance were a number of Mason city officials, business leaders, local pastors, and Lifeland members.

Lifeland Community Church is a church

dedicated to serving Christ by meeting the needs of the community. There is a weekly Sunday gathering at 10:30 am. There are also a number of small groups that meet throughout the week.

For more information visit: www.lifeland.org or contact Lifeland at info@lifeland.org 513.331.9098

The law office of Carolyn F. Glosby, Attorney at Law, LLC celebrated its recent opening with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, attended by family, friends, and members of the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.

The firm focuses its practice in the areas of estate planning, family law, mediation, and business law. Attorney Glosby is a grad-

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uate of the University of Virginia School of Law, and is a member of the state bars of Ohio and Michigan.

Conveniently located near the intersection of Reading and Snider Roads in Mason, the firm is committed to providing the highest level of professional service in an acces-sible and comfortable setting. “I under-stand that most people are apprehensive, to put it mildly, about dealing with attorneys and legal matters,” notes Attorney Glosby.

“My goal is to humanize the experience, while helping my clients and responding to their legal issues.” As a Mason resident, she also appreciates the opportunity to serve the community where she lives, as well as surrounding areas.

Please visit www.glosbylaw.com for more information. We look forward to working with you!

Carolyn F. Glosby, Attorney at Law LLC �9� Reading Rd, Ste B in Mason

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It’s been a w o n d e r f u l ride for me both profes-sionally and p e r s o n a l l y thanks to y o u … o u r members . I will miss everyone!

Laurie Says Goodbye

I’ve enjoyed being able to help new members connect with other members and watch as they form new business relationships, and friendships that will last a life-time . That’s what it’s all about . The more people you meet, the more business you generate .

I’m also going to miss being 411 . You would not believe how

many people call us looking for phone numbers . I love referring Chamber members when a new resident or visitor calls us looking for someone that does heating & cooling or looking for a hotel to stay at during the tennis tourna-ment . We have the knowledge, and people know to call the local Chamber of Commerce for ques-tions they can’t get answered anywhere else . If we don’t have the answer we’ll find it .

I also want to thank everyone who volunteered to help with events . We can’t do it without you .

I want to wish everyone the very best in your businesses and family & friends .

Mason is a hot spot—literally! Temperatures reached 100 degrees and above in August, and over 100 new residents decided to make Mason their home. Clearly, August was crunch time for moving in before school started! Overwhelmingly, new residents cited Mason City Schools as the number one reason they moved to this community. That reasoning applied not only to parents with school-aged children, but also to pre-school parents—and even couples with no children now but anticipating a family in the future.

Four of the families I visited in August live in my neighborhood. The close proximity of these new residents has had many advan-tages! First, I have had the opportunity to follow up with these families. With most of the new residents I meet, I don’t usually get to check up on them weeks later to see how they are adjusting to their move. With these new neighbors, however, I have talked to them at the bus stop, had them over for dinner, and even helped them find a babysitter (my thirteen-year-old daughter is very grateful for that!). Second, I have asked them for feedback about the Basket program. They all commented on how much they love the big, blue tote bags. Those remarks only reinforce my excite-ment about upgrading our welcome bags this fall! My new neighbors also shared which materials grabbed their attention the most—not surprisingly, coupons for some-thing discounted or free win every time!

The best testimonial I have ever received came from a neighbor just a week after she received her welcome bag. As a mother of two children under the age of three, she was feeling overwhelmed with all she had to do—making appointments with doctors and dentists; researching preschools for her daughter; finding a vet for their new puppy; locating a dry cleaner; setting up a new bank account; getting the oil changed in her car—the list went on and on. Her solution? She emptied the contents of her welcome bag, organized all the magnets, pens, brochures, and coupons on her dining room table, and used the materials from the Community Basket to locate the busi-nesses she needed. She said that if those businesses are willing to spend money to welcome her to Mason, then those are the businesses that will earn her loyalty. That’s

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The ProducersThe volunteers for Takin’ Care of Business have been busy bringing new members to the Chamber as well as selling sponsor-ships and advertising. As of September 15th, our top producers have earned cash totaling $900.00

Laura Kujawa, Fingerprint Design Studio Jenna Corwin, Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co. Kevin Behrle, Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co. Kim O’Dell, SUMCO Phoenix Corp. Diane Pfennig, Community Basket Rep. Al Rosichan, Terry Lee Chevrolet Vickie Billman, Talbert House Tom Ross, Henkle Schueler Realtors /

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what the Community Basket program is all about for our local businesses.

My goal for the rest of this year is to continue building the program. I will continue to contact businesses that are members of the Community Basket to encourage their participation. As part of the Chamber’s Total Resource Campaign, I am also actively recruiting new Basket members. I want the Basket to represent as much of our area as possible.

As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Have a great day, Diane Pfennig

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Sheryl Tischer, Juice PLUS+ Nick Meyer, Card by Design Sam Baynes, Farmer Insurance Kindra Beck, Express Personnel Services

If you have an interest in sponoring a 2008 event or advertising with the Chamber, please call the office and we’ll partner you with one of our many volunteers.

To see a complete list of all the new things the Chamber has to offer visit the website and click on the Takin’ Care of Business logo. From there you can find all sponsor-ship and advertising available under “Volun-teer Resources”.

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Business SpotlightCorporate Wellness Significantly Reduces Health Care Costs

Five Seasons Sports Club Announces Corporate Program

BusinessWeek Magazine reports that some large corporations are enjoying as much as a 3-to-1 return on investment (ROI) on their wellness programs. Many of these programs are in direct response to the spiraling costs of health care. It is no wonder that increasing activity decreases benefit claims. The US Surgeon General says that a sedentary lifestyle is the number two cause of disease and fatality in the United States. It also reports 75% of all illnesses are preventable and can be attrib-uted to lifestyle related causes and that 53% of Americans are inactive.

“There are a lot of ways to get active,” said Thomas Deere COO of Five Seasons Sports Clubs. “The key is finding something you like and sticking with it everyday.” Five Seasons Sports Club offers Tennis, Swim-ming, Cardio, Group Exercise including Pilates, Yoga and Spinning as well as some less traditional options like Zumba and

Belly Dancing. “A good club will introduce you to a trainer with similar interests so you get the help you need to get started,” added Deere “The Five Seasons mission is to help our members improve the quality of their life through the fitness, social connections and relaxation programs that are right for them”

Let’s assume that you have a company with 2,000 employees. Assume you pay each employee on the average of $150 a day and on the average each employee takes 4 sick days per year. That means by years end, the company would pay out $1.2 million dollars, in totally unproductive pay. If a corporate health/fitness alliance program could decrease sick days by even 1 per year per employee, the company would effectively save $300,000 a year minus the expenses of the program.

Five Seasons announced a new Corporate Alliance Program in August. Companies participating in the program can benefit from custom programming, reduced dues and corporate events at and away from the

club. “We are thrilled with our new Five Seasons Corporate Alliance, “said Sindy Robbins Health Specialist of Children’s Hospital. “Our employees see it as an extra benefit and it will reduce our health care costs.” “Most importantly, if even one employee escapes a cardiac event or has more self esteem because they shed a few pounds it is truly invaluable,” Sindy concluded.

The unique needs of your business start with the unique needs of your most impor-tant people, your employees. The Five Seasons Corporate Alliance is designed to promote health and wellness to your entire company. Imagine results that lead to your company’s ability to increase morale, recruit staff, retain, increase productivity, reduce absenteeism, decrease turnover, alleviate stress and reduce health care costs. You simply cannot get a better return on invest-ment.

To find out more about Five Seasons Corpo-rate Alliance call 513-469-1400

Business SpotlightExperts in Office Automotion

“When I am asked what it is that our firm does, I often find it difficult to express in ten words or less. Over time, I have come to realize that our name says it best: “Creative Solutions.” Our tag line, “One Source… One Solution,” shows how we do it. Our growth has been fueled by many factors. Chief among them is our “customer first” culture,. Specifically, our goal is to deliver unpar-alleled service and support, aggressive pricing, and to develop a partnership with our customers, ensuring a risk-free deci-sion-making process.” – Rodney Higgins, President, CEO

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Our company has grown over the many years because we believe in taking care of our clients. It is really our diversified and talented team, in addition to our equip-ment and resources, which have evolved through our determination to follow one simple philosophy: “Take care of the client by doing whatever it takes.” OUR MOTIVA-TIONS IS…WE HAVE TO WORK HARD EVERY DAY TO CONTINUE TO EARN YOUR BUSINESS!!

Business Tek, Inc. Lois Spires (513) 220-1263 lspires@businesstecing.com Cincinnati, OH 45069

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Thank You!Renewing Members August 2007

Cincinnati Better Business Bureau Decks-N-More Inc. Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP Discount Drug Mart, Inc. Four Bridges Country Club Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille Future Air, Inc. GolfTEC Blue Ash Honeybaked Ham Company Huff Realty - Sam Slater Interiors by Decorating Den Kamphaus, Henning & Hood Kings Dodge Kirkwood Inn Kitchen Solvers Lazer Kraze, Inc. Mason Family Pet Hospital Molly Maid of West Chester Nantucket Performance Lexus Pharmacy Design Group Ramada Limited Riedmiller & Associates, Inc. Run, Jump-N-Play Shaker Run Golf Club Something Special Cuisine, LLC Sterling Buying Group Warren County Humane Assoc. Warren County Magazine

Why search all over the world for the perfect gift? Get

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Next Class scheduled for November 8 from 8:30am to 11:30am

Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Governor’s Hill Service Office 8650 Govenor’s Hill Dr, 4th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45249

Overview Your workers’ compensation policy Premium security deposit Manual classifications Premiums & Payroll reporting Safety program benefits MCO’s & TPA’s Cost saving strategies Claims management Resources available

To Register call Victoria at 513-583-7085 or email to: victoria.b.1@bwc.state.oh.us

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The Compass is the Chamber’s bi-weekly electronic newsletter. It goes to nearly 1,600 subscribers. We know that, on average, 36.5% of the recipeints open it, and 13.65% click-through or click open the various links associated with each issue.

According to the latest M+R Strategic Services study of five national nonprofits, newsletter open and click-through rates averaged 20 percent and 4 percent, respec-tively. Karen Matheson, co-author of M+R Strategic Services latest survey of e-news-letters, said these numbers are desirable1.

Considering those numbers, we can proudly state that our members are taking the time to stay up-to-date on the happenings of the Chamber. THANK YOU!

The CompassAre you getting the eNews?

Did You Know? Our office is located in Mason. We

are centered in Warren County, but extend from northern Kentucky to southern Dayton. We have over 900 members in 62 zip codes and are the 4th largest Chamber in the tri-state region.

Our website, www.necchamber.org is open to the public: anyone, anywhere in the world, can find you through us.

Chamber Checks are gift certifi-cates designed to drive business to Chamber members—at no cost to you!

We offer the Community Basket: reach 800-900 new residents of the Mason City School district soon after they move in each year.

Chamber Business Advisors are members willing to volunteer a free consultation to help another member with business issues.

You can receive discounted Worker’s Compensation through a partner agency.

We can assist with group health insurance and dental plans.

We are here for the Business Community! How can we help you?

Having said that, we also know that we have roughly 7.5% bounces with each issue. That means around 120 people aren’t getting this important information. Some of them are due to spam filters and firewalls. If you aren’t receiving the Compass, make sure you have the following email addresses in your address book: amorgan@necchamber.org and necchambernews@necchamber.org. If you still don’t get them, call the office to make sure we have your correct informa-tion.

1Excerpt from “Tips for Perfecting the Email Newsletter “By Marla E. Nobles, an article from The 9/13/2007 NPT Instant Fundraising, a publication of The NonProfit Times.

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Automaton or Free Thinker?Why settle for a bank that can only offer you a limited array of programs, services and options? What happens to your business when their “solutions” don’t match your needs?

You don’t choose vendors based on pre-packaged one-size-fits-all products. You do business with creative partners who take the time to understand you and design solutions that match your specific needs.

Usable Information Not Product Pitches

National Bank and Trust Company doesn’t hire sales people and disguise them as bankers. We employ business experts and train them to research, find and create unique solutions to

real world challenges. Imagine the impact on your company’s growth and revenue if you added a

partner to your team who understands your industry, has a stake in your success

and has the ability to reach outside the box and

present a complete picture of your

options.

OurFocusIs You

It’s not just a catchy slogan; it’s an honest,

bottom line promise that we want you to hold us

accountable to. Take 5 minutes right now to call Richard Jones at 513-933-0821 and ask him how

he’s going to reinvent banking and make it work for you.

Visit Our Business Development Office at Lebanon North Plaza.916 Columbus Ave.(formerly Big Bear Plaza)

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10/23 Meet the Candidates at Cedar Vil-lage. Candidates running in local elec-tions will be introducing themselves and answering questions. Begins at 6p.m.

10/25 Come have a howling good time at the Halloween BASH. Costumes op-tional. 5:30-7p.m. Food provided by The Polo Grille

11/06 Ever wanted to ride a Wild Hog? Aces & Eights Harley-Davidson/Buell is hosting our November BASH. Here’s your chance to cross over to the “wild side”. 5:30-7p.m.

Register for all events online at www .necchamber .org or call 513 .336 .0125

BASH at Aces & Eights

Halloween BASH at Mueller Parker Funeral Home

Accountants To You, LLCJohnnie Douglas (513)651-5855 655 Eden Park Drive, Ste 790 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Business CourierJoe Hoffecker 513)621-6665 101 W. Seventh St. Cincinnati,OH,45202

Business Tek,Inc.Lois Spires 513)870-0201 8216 Princeton-Glendale Rd.,#190 Cincinnati, OH 45069Business Tek, Inc. is THE authorized Dealer for all of your office solution needs for Central Ohio.

We provide superior products, service, and supplies to customers that have high expectations. We value every customer relationship and understand the need for exceptional products, service, and support. Our goal is to provide a total solution to our customer’s office needs.

With us you’ll always get more than just a standard solution for your business... you’ll get a sincere commitment to providing superior products and customer service.

Our partners provide the products and expertise to maximize your performance. From monochrome & color full function MFPs to desktop and high production output devices. Also, premier, scalable electronic storage solutions, printers, scanners & fax

- award winning solutions.

Our position is we are a progressive company committed to complete customer satisfaction through traditional values. Our motivation is we have to work hard every day to continue to earn your business!

Fremont Development GroupNeil Mabry (770)730-5930 1536 Dunwoody Village Pky, Ste 190 Atlanta, GA 30338

JIT Manufacturing, Inc.Sandra Jones (513)934-0959 1550 Kingsview Dr. Lebanon, OH 45036

JIT Manufacturing is a Lebanon, OH based

WelcomeNew MembersAugust 2007

corrugated conversion plant and distribution center. We offer packaging solutions to our customers ranging from the basic brown box all the way up to high-quality print displays. Through the use of high-speed conversion equipment and CAD-based design, we’ve been producing top quality packaging products for the automotive, plastics, glass, and sporting goods industries (to name a few) since 1999.

Customers of JIT Manufacturing benefit from our unique warehousing program, in which their packaging products are run in large quantities (the customer enjoys the cost benefits of a bulk purchase), and the product inventory remains on sight at our warehouse until the customer requests parcel shipments in a ‘just-in-time’ fashion. As a result, valuable floor space is saved at customer production facilities, yet any spikes in production can be accommodated by our flexible delivery service.

JIT - Just in time-every time!

Mr. Clean Performance CarwashChris Johnston (513)204-5601 8050 Arbor Square Dr Mason, OH 45040

Get Ready to Shine! Every detail of Mr. Clean Performance Car Wash was designed to delight you. Our high-quality services are tailored to maximize your car’s beauty and make you fall in love with your car all over again. The amenities available to you inside our store are unprecedented in the car wash industry. From a premium Millstone® coffee bar, to flat-screen TVs and free wi-fi, to our fine selection of beverages, snacks, and convenience items, we enable to you to pamper yourself while we pamper your car. Sit back and relax! Your car is in great hands!

Candidates Night

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