March 2016 | Issue 12
Colerain Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
Greetings from the President
The Ides of March are here, and this year that means it's time to vote! Make yo ur voice heard; get out and vote tomorrow!

It's also time to register for our Insider Info Breakfast this Thursday, and get tickets for our Hometown Hero Dinner Gala honoring Buddy LaRosa on April 7.

This Thursday's Insider Info Breakfast is perfectly timed to get the "inside scoop" about what's happening in Colerain Township. It's exclusively for Chamber Members and your guests, so register now, then come hungry and bring your questions.

I'm excited to present our 2016 Hometown Hero Award to Cincinnati icon  Buddy LaRosa at our April 7 Gala. We'll also welcome his sons, Michael and Mark LaRosa, as well as celebrity emcee Seg Dennison of WLW fame. Join us to show your appreciation for all that Buddy has done for Cincinnati! Get your tickets now before ticket prices increase March 24. Let me know if you'd like to be recognized as a sponsor! We have many sponsor options.

Check out the photos from our  Internet Marketing workshop. We got LOTS of great tips on how to build business at minimal or no cost, along with a delicious lunch. Thank you to our outstanding presenters and lunch host  TGI FRIDAY'S.

Thanks, and be sure to vote tomorrow!

Debra
Our Next Event: Thursday, March 17, 2016, 8 a.m.
Join us for this Insider Info Breakfast at Houston Conference Center (3310 Compton Rd.) to hear what's happening in Colerain Township over the next few months, presented exclusively for Colerain Chamber members and their guests! 

Presenters include:
  • Frank Birkenhauer, Colerain Township Assistant Administrator & Development Director
  • Dan Meloy, Colerain Township Public Safety Director
  • Todd Bowling, Superintendent of the Northwest Local School District

 

Space is limited and advance registration is required. 

   
 
Looking Ahead: Thursday, April 7, 2016, 6 p.m.
We will present our 2016 Hometown Hero Award to BUDDY LAROSA, Founder & Owner of LaRosa's Pizzerias and well-known Founder of LaRosa's High School Sports Hall of Fame, as well as Cincinnati Golden Gloves for Youth.

In addition to Buddy LaRosa, our special guests include Buddy's sons Michael and Mark LaRosa, as well as Seg Dennison, 700 WLW Sports Announcer. 

 
Tickets to the VIP Cocktail Reception and dinner are $75 per person for Chamber members and $85 per person for the general public. Dinner only tickets are available for $50 per person for Chamber members and $60 per person for the general public.  After March 24, ticket prices increase by $10. Table pricing is also available. To purchase tickets or for more information, please visit www.ColerainChamber.org .
 
We are also happy to announce that a portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit the Colerain Township Fallen Firefighters Fund.

Register now before ticket prices increase! 

   
 
New Members
Please welcome the following new members:


Check out more fun photos from Noodles & Company's "pasta breaking" ceremony on March 7. 
 
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Photos from February's Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn: Powerful Internet Marketing on February 24. Also check out the video from the event courtesy of Iron House Studios.




 
Member News
High school students are encouraged to apply now for a $1,000 CTBA scholarship.

Do you have something newsworthy? Send us your updates!

 

FREE Safety Seminar - Workers' Compensation
Sign-up now for a FREE Safety Seminar that fulfills the BWC
2-hour training requirement.
  
 
BWC's 2016 Safety Congress & Expo
Attend this FREE event for Ohio employers and get access
to many vendors offering safety services and equipment.

 
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