CHAMBER UPDATES | JUNE 28, 2024 | |
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Chamber Leaders-
Do you have a favorite Summertime song? Do the lyrics ring in your head as you roll down the highway? As many of you know, I lived the majority of my life in the Chicago area and still have plenty of family there. I was able to see the band "Chicago" in concert twice "back in the day"... Sing with me...please...
Saturday...in the park, I think it was the 4th of July.
People dancing, people laughing
A man selling ice cream, Singing Italian songs...
Here in Colerain, we celebrate the 4th of July with Fireworks, food trucks, and music in the large field next to the township hall (on Springdale Rd.) on July 3rd. This year, there will be beer sales and another chance to dunk me and other local celebrities in the "Dunk Tank"...good thing it's not a Shark Tank, right? 🙂 Of course, the 4th of July also brings the Pray-Hope-Believe 5K run, and at Noon on the 4th, we'll have our annual Vintage Baseball game, all of which are detailed below.
This year, we celebrate the opening of new businesses in our community; PetVet365, CinFed, and now Phantom Fireworks is open in the old Pep Boys building. We welcome businesses of all types and hope that many other diverse businesses are attracted to our community and invest in Colerain.
Finally, thank you to all who supported our 2024 Hometown Hero event just a couple of weeks ago. We had record attendance and participation, wonderful promotion from Fox19NOW where we celebrated twelve amazing veterans in our community. There are plenty of pictures available from the event, and there is already interest in next year's event! Be sure to pick up a copy of the Colerain Chamber 10th Anniversary magazine in the lobby of either CVS Pharmacy (Colerain Ave or Hamilton Avenue) or find it online HERE
Please have a wonderful 4th of July holiday, travel and summer vacation, and family time together. Plug into the various Colerain Chamber of Commerce opportunities as you have time.
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Dave Moravec
President
513-923-5036
president@colerainchamber.org
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Nancy J. Meyer, CTA
Nancy@3blondestravel.com
513-673-0635
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Nancy Meyer is thrilled to join the Colerain Chamber of Commerce, a community she's called home since 1993. After relocating from Oxford to teach in the Northwest Local School District, she met her husband at Colerain Park and raised their son locally.
In 2013, Nancy began her travel career, initially serving teachers and their families. Her success led to the founding of Fancy Nancy Travel. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, she remained dedicated to her clients.
In 2021, she rebranded to 3 Blondes Travel, which has since expanded but kept the same name. Today, her agency serves 1600 travelers, providing comprehensive travel concierge services and curating trips worldwide.
She will help you book your next dream vacation!
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Phantom Fireworks
8300 Colerain Ave.
www.fireworks.com
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Welcome to Phantom Fireworks in Colerain!
Our Phantom Fireworks Showroom, conveniently situated at 8300 Colerain Ave in Cincinnati is your go-to destination for all your fireworks needs in Ohio.
As the largest provider of fireworks in the state, Phantom Fireworks offers an exceptional selection of top-quality products that will dazzle and amaze. From breathtaking aerial displays to ground effects that light up the night, we have everything you need to make your celebrations truly memorable. Join us at our showroom and experience the magic and excitement that only Phantom can deliver.
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A & R Trailers
5580 Cheviot Road
513-385-0722
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From the team at A&R trailers, we’re excited to be a part of the chamber and meet everyone, as well as further develop the relationships with those of you we’ve already met! We’ve been in business since 1983, selling and repairing trailers, as well as installing the hitches necessary to tow them. We can work on anything that involves towing, and virtually any equipment smaller than a tractor trailer. We are currently breaking ground on a new building so that we can expand our offering, and further assist our local businesses and contractors! We’re excited to be on this journey and couldn’t have arrived at this point without the support of this fiercely loyal community. That’s why we couldn’t be more excited to get involved and be a part of the Colerain Chamber of Commerce!
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CHAMBER HAPPENINGS & EVENTS | |
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Check out the SNAZZY AWARD WINNERS listed below.
Follow the Chamber and Team Up to Green Up Colerain On Facebook to see who is making our community SHINE with their SNAZZY properties!
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TEAM UP TO GREEN UP
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3rd
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
VIRTUAL MEETING
Do you wish to make your area of Colerain Township cleaner and brighter? Join Dean Ferrier, with Rumpke Waste and Recycling, on this monthly Zoom Meeting to talk everything Team Up to Green Up!
Team Up to Green Up is a community wide initiative in Colerain Township to commit to a litter-free area and to preserve the beauty and cleanliness of the community with greater sustainability practices.
For more information about this project please visit www.teamuptogreenup.org Let's work together to reduce our environmental impact and promote eco-friendly practices.
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Please sign up early or us know if you would like one of the open spots.
Contact Dave at 309-838-1947 or president@colerainchamber.org
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CHAMBER GOLF LEAGUE
EVERY WEDNESDAY
July 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
9799 Prechtel Road
Cincinnati, OH 45252
513-923-1188
The Colerain Chamber of Commerce Golf League meets each Wednesday for social golf in a competitive 9 hole format; men and women are encouraged to play. The league will run through September at scenic
Pebble Creek Golf Course (here in Colerain) which is an incredible host. In addition to our 12 weekly regular players, alternate players can play on a week to week basis. Every skill level is welcome, as this is a social league with an opportunity to network with other members of the Colerain Chamber community
Details:
- Cost will be $25.00 per week per player, paid at Pebble Creek.
- Players will be matched up differently each week to allow for maximum networking and variety.
- Non-chamber members are welcome to participate.
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Join the Chamber at Colerain Park Baseball Fields on July 4th for our Annual Vintage Baseball Game. Come check out Dusty Dave and team captain "Stick" Porotsky take on their opposing team using rules from 150 years ago!
This free family friendly event starts with 11:30am Kids Clinic
and 12:00pm Game.
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7881 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45239
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WOMEN'S NETWORKING
TUESDAY, JULY 9th
12:00-1:30pm
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We're thrilled to announce an update to our Women's Networking Group - a new concept that promises to elevate our connections, opportunities, and overall experience.
This summer we'll be hosting our monthly gatherings at the spacious and elegant Willow Event Center. This move comes with the intention of accommodating our growing group & fostering more meaningful networking.
Preregistration will now be necessary to ensure we can provide delicious meals and ample seating for everyone. If you wish to attend and miss signing up by Friday, July 5th at noon, you may attend and bring your own lunch.
We believe that by coming together in this new setting, we'll strengthen existing relationships, forge new ones, and continue to empower each other in our professional journeys.
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GUEST SPEAKER
Andre Greco
Co-Founder of
Xcelerate Sales
Old Lyme, CT
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SALES SUMMIT
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10th
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM VIRTUAL
The Sales Summit brings together community leaders for the expressed purpose of creating a learning environment for all chamber members.
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For the last 30+ years Andre Greco has built his career around a single discipline, more sales. With diverse sales, sales management, and executive leadership in residential, light commercial, industrial, and government, Andre has worked with many different organizational types, vertical markets, and product lines. However, he's always had the same focus and outcome, more sales. His favorite role has always been working within businesses that wants growth.
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COLERAIN H.O.P.E MEETING
THURSDAY, JULY 11th
4:00 ~ MEETING
Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
911 Evans Street, Cincinnati 45204
Entrance is around the back across from Nehemiah Manufacturing.
We ask that you park along the street.
DO NOT arrive early for this particular event.
Tours will be given at 5:00pm after the meeting.
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2024 meeting dates and locations:
July 11 Cincinnati Recycling & Reuse Hub
August 8 Abundant Life Faith Fellowship
September 12 La Salle Alumni Center
October 10 Groesbeck Public Library
November 14 Bread from Heaven
December 5 Side by Side, 11331 Dallas Blvd., Ste. 3
Are you a 501 c-3 organization?
Are you looking to tell your story?
Are you looking for volunteers and to promote your events?
This group is open to non-profit organizations that would benefit from networking with other non-profits in the area and sharing resources. Colerain H.O.P.E. has a purpose driven mission and intends to support four events per year including the Health & Safety Fair and Colerain Giveback Day. This group meets regularly at a different location on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 4:00pm.
Purpose: Address community challenges together and support one another
Objective: Come together to support one event quarterly in the community
Focus: Children, Youth, Seniors, Environment
Please reach out to Gail Nolte at gmnolte@gmail.com for additional details.
Click HERE to check out Colerain H.O.P.E's new website!
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Third Thursday
THURSDAY, JULY 18TH
5:00 - 7:30pm
LOCATION:
Bayley at Green Township
5121 North Bend Road
(Across the Street From Mercy West)
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Come check out the new beautiful Bayley of Green Township. This event will be the perfect location to network.
All Colerain Chamber Members are invited to get together for informal networking and socializing every Third Thursday of the month!
This informal gathering at a different Chamber Member location each month (except those months when another Chamber program is scheduled on the third Thursday) supplements our regular monthly events. Third Thursday Networking provides a free "drop in" opportunity for Chamber Members to connect with each other!
There may be 50 plus Members on any particular Third Thursday, but you're encouraged to drop by at 5:00pm - 7:30pm to check it out.
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Beer & Biz Event
THURSDAY, JULY 25TH
3:30 - 4:45pm Roundtables
4:45 - 5:00pm Nonprofit Spotlight
5:00 - 6:30pm Networking
LOCATION:
Warped Wing Brewpub
5650 Tylersville Rd, Mason, OH 45040
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Hosted at its new location, Warped Wing Brewpub in Mason - Beers & Biz B2B is a monthly Networking event that includes growth-focused monthly topical roundtable discussions and open networking. Choose to attend Beers and Biz, then come on out to Playground Equipment Services for the chamber's networking event.
Roundtable Discussions are broken into primary areas of growth, focus, and function and are designed to be topical discussions facilitated by a local leader in each group. These groups are great opportunities for peer-to-peer engagement, sharing of industry best practices, and real-time learning and struggles of current relevant topics. They're also great for networking across your primary job function to meet other people in your role in different industry verticals.
New Roundtable Topics Each Month in these Areas:
Leadership Growth
People & Human Capital Growth
Revenue Growth
Faith @ Work
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Northwest Local School District is looking for organizations to host a booth at their back-to-school fair. If you are interested reach out to Lyndsey Creecy lcreecy@nwlsd.org | |
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SNAZZY AWARDS are proudly presented to Businesses recognized for their Outstanding contribution to keeping their property looking SNAZZY! Team Up To Green Up proudly presented the following Awards this month: American Trading Co., Clovernook Country Club, Germania Society, Jeffery Allen Corp, Graeter's Colerain, Bear Car Care, Dairy Queen & Cross County Pool Services.
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Colerain Chamber 2024 Hometown Hero Event | |
Take a moment and view this short heartwarming video of our veterans, produced by Griffin Meyer our local Colerain HS/Butler Tech Student from interviews he and Beth Jones conducted. | |
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This year, we partnered with local senior living facilities and community members to honor our local veteran heroes, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten.
We recognized the bravery and service of many outstanding individuals, including three World War II veterans, two Purple Heart recipients, two remarkable women, and several other courageous soldiers. Their stories and sacrifices remind us of the freedoms we enjoy today.
The sold-out event was held at the beautiful Willow event center. The atmosphere was vibrant, and the support from everyone made the evening truly special.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude Emery Federal Credit Union, Everest Financial, Inc. and Rumpke Waste & Recycling as our generous Event Sponsors!
Cincinnatus Savings and Loan was our bar sponsor and Duke Energy was our Silver Level sponsor. Thank you, Herrmann Services, Rock Solid Construction for your Support sponsorship. Thank you to our many generous donors to our silent auction, especially Geraci Fine Jewelry!
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Colerain Chamber's Women's Networking Group met at the Willow Event Center
for this month's Networking Event. A great group of 30 women came together
to foster more meaningful connections and collaboration. Our tasty box lunches were from Mill Town Market.
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This month’s Colerain HOPE meeting was hosted by the Colerain Senior Center. We thank Nora for sharing all about the senior center and Nikki talking about all the Clippard Family YMCA to the 25 different non-profit representatives in attendance.
The Colerain Senior Center enriches lives and builds a healthy spirit, mind, and body. The center has 400 members that stay active through many weekly activities
Our special guest speaker was Scott Marston with Cincinnati Benefit Solutions. Scott spoke of the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Health Care plans available to Colerain Chamber members. This partnership can save you money on your plan costs. If a nonprofit belongs to the Colerain Chamber they can take advantage of these great health care plans just like businesses can.
More information can be found HERE
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We Celebrate the
Grand Opening of
Cinfed Credit Union
(3688 Springdale) and
PetVet 365 (9725 Colerain)
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ARE YOU TAKING ADVANTAGE OF ALL OF THE CHAMBER BENEFITS?
We have a partnership with providers to offer significant savings to our members on benefits from Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Worker's Comp, Unemployment Administration, HR Services, Payment Processing Systems, LegalShield,
Shipping with FedEx and more!
Visit our website to learn more about the great benefits available to you!
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SPOTLIGHT CHAMBER MEMBER BENEFIT
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Hunter Consulting Company provides comprehensive consulting and claims administration in the area of Workers’ and Unemployment Compensations. The Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance Group Rating Program is one of the most utilized benefit programs offered. This benefit can add to your competitive edge in today's complex market.
The Group Rating program is designed to substantially reduce your company's rate and may represent significant savings for your company. Our Group Rating Program is one of the fastest growing programs in the State of Ohio, offering highly competitive premium discounts while maintaining excellent claims administrative services.
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SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE
Be in the know and stay connected with all Chamber events, happenings and celebrations. Follow us on social media. Also share with us links, promotions, photos and local events and let the Chamber promote for you.
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WE NEED YOUR PROMO ITEMS!
Do you have promotional items that you would like to share with us?
We regularly share promotional items at networking events and would love to promote your logo. Please provide 25-50 or 100 items that the Chamber can share.
Contact Dave or Beth and we will be happy to pick up from you. r? (Audience)
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS | |
President Level Sustaining Sponsor | |
Leader Level Sustaining Sponsors | |
Network Level Sustaining Sponsors | |
Team Level Sustaining Sponsors
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THANK YOU TO OUR 10TH ANNIVERSARY
LEVEL SPONSORS
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