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APRIL 2015toBusinessMission Statement: To enhance the success of our members and the business growth of our community.n Empowering WomenBreakfastn March BreakfastMeeting Recapn Members MakingNewsn Better BusinessBlogging MadeSimpleThursday, April 30, 2015 3:30-6:30pmJefferson Country Club7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr., Blacklick 43004Brought to you by:34 Yearsn GATEn April StressAwareness MonthConnecting LeadersSponsors:Promotional Partners:Expand Your Network!Make Valuable Business Connections!Take Your Business to the Next Level! 81 Mill St. Suite 300Gahanna, Ohio 43230614.471.0451 phone614.471.5122 er.comValuable Door Prize PackagesCash Bar - MusicFabulous Complimentary Hors D’oeurvesNo Charge to Attend!
2015 OfficersBoard of DirectorsStaffChairwoman:Brought to you by:Betty CollinsBrady Ware & CompanyVice Chairmanof Operations: Rick ConoverAflacVice Chairmanof BusinessDevelopment: Ron SmithSOH ProductionsMembershipEngagement:Betty ClarkCPMedia & MarketingFebruary ReviewOn February 26th Detective Sergeant Sheila Murphy with the Gahanna Police Departmentpresented “Identity Theft & Personal Safety” tips to chamber members and guests launchingthe beginning of another exciting breakfast series for 2015. A few comments from Det. SergeantMurphy;“Identity Theft occurs when someone steals your personal information and uses it without yourpermission. This definition has many prongs in that the theft can involve:Treasurer:Scott RobinsonWesBancoSecretary:Kandace WatkinsBercley WoodsDirector:Mary S. HeldMary Held & AssociatesDirector:Roy HolcombeRevLocalDirector:Terri LoughryLoughry Insurance ServicesDirector:John PersonsSignarama of GahannaDirector:Susan PetersGahanna Convention& Visitors BureauDirector:Emanuel TorresGahanna Planning& DevelopmentAssociateDirector:Dr. Michael Fisher,Associate Director,Creekside Chiropractic CenterAssociateDirector:Alison Forche,Associate Director,Kristal & Forche OrthodonticsPresident:Leslee BlakeOfficeAdministrator:Becky Whittington Keeping in mind that laundry list of whatfalls under Identity Theft is longer thanthat, it may be easier to point out waysto help mitigate becoming a victim. Ourpersonal information has been “outthere” since we first obtained socialsecurity numbers and signed up forour first credit cards. As technologyadvances so do the opportunities forthe bad guys to use that technologyto steal our information. Identity Theft is not IF we will be victims of the theft but WHEN we willbecome victims so let’s make it harder.”Newsletter Printing & Design:Citicom Print & Graphics2225 Citygate Drive Columbus, OH 43219 614.472.2679info@citicomprint.com www.citicomprint.com2Social security numbersSigning your name to checks or credit cardsOpening unauthorized accountsUsing your name, address and phone numberOr in any way, shape or form use personal identifying information as to hold themselvesout to be youNext Breakfast Meeting * April 23rd * 7:30 – 9:00 AMMount Carmel Siegel Center * 6001 E. Broad St. 43213Join us at the next EW breakfast meeting as we focus our attention on spring fashion withJenny Rogers, Editor, Capital Style Magazine. Learn how to rock the looks at work keepinga professional vibe, and places you can find on-trend items locally. Jenny will also sharehighlights from the March issue and give us a sneak peek at the May issue plus a “90Days of Summer” feature with lots of ideas for getting out and exploring the city.Meet the SpeakerJenny Rogers, editor of Capital Style magazine, has been a memberof the Dispatch Magazines team since April 2013. Previously, sheserved as the special sections editor for Columbus Monthly—overseeing Columbus Monthly Home & Garden magazine—and as the editor of Columbus Bride. A 2008 graduate of OhioUniversity’s Scripps College of Communications with a B.S. inJournalism, Rogers is a lifelong Central Ohioan, save for a 3-yearstint in Cleveland, where she oversaw custom publishing forOhio Magazine. Go to GahannaAreaChamber.com/Events forregistration, sponsor & exhibitor details.
Deadline for Advertising in May Issue: April 17Membership RenewalsCompany YearAccurate Transportation, Inc.2012Banking in Gold - Karatbars Int’l.2014Brenda Carsey, Keller Williams2014Cartridge World2009Codrea Financial Services2010Costco Wholesale-Marketing Dept.2013CP Road, LLC2014Doyle Financial Services1999DRK and Company2013Eastland-Fairfield Career & Tech. School1994Eastside Community Church2012Electric Solutions, Inc.2013Ervin Computer Ltd.2007EXIT Trinity Realty2007Fifth Third Bank2004Fisher Wealth Management, LLC2012Gahanna Children’s College2006Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau2003Gant Family Dentistry1994Golden Dynamic, Inc.2013Interim Health Care2014Mularski, Bonham, Dittmer & Phillips2010Nellie’s Catwalk for Kids2014newImage Business Cards2004NV Salon LLC2011Orthopedic One2012EmeraldPearle Vision2011The Pine Box Agency2011PNC Bank2011Roslovic & Partners, Inc.2008Routte Construction, Inc.2009Shari Sander1994Jeffrey P. Santilli, DDS2000Sassy Travel LLC2006Shawan-Marquis Agency, Inc.1994Sort & Pack, Inc.2012State Farm - James Reed2003Tilton’s Automotive Service2005Toyota DirectCurrent Membership: 397Corporate 2011Welcome New MembersColliers InternationalBenjamin Johnson2 Miranova Place, Ste. 900, Columbus 43215(614) 410-5647, benjamin.johnson@colliers.comType of Business: Commercial Real EstateConnect To CalmGeri Sue Sandor5886 Wyndale Dr., Westerville 43081(513) 907-1733, gs@connecttocalm.comType of Business: Holistic Stress ManagementInspire PR GroupHinda Mitchell153 N. High Street, Gahanna 43230(614) 537-8926, hinda@inspireprgroup.comType of Business: Advertising:communications & digital agencySuccess Imperatives, LLCKenneth Di Bella7460 Dougherty Dr., Reynoldsburg 43068(614) 581-6221, kld@successimperatives.comReferred by: Ron Smith, SOH ProductionsType of Business: Business & professionalservices, consultantAmbassador Club Contest Winner:W !d.NOEN ilton ROP. Ham oday!t0 N us11 isitVYour smallbusiness is aBIG DEALto us!Business Checking & SavingsBusiness Money MarketsCommercial LoansBusiness Credit Cards with RewardsAnd more!Contact Ray Campbell today!614.729.1393 or rcampbell@kemba.orgn3
March Breakfast Meeting RecapAt the March 12th new member breakfast sponsored by The CreeksideConference & Events Center Ken Di Bella, CEO, SuccessImperatives,LLC shared the following tips and strategies for “Igniting Sales Teamperformance.”The idea was presented and accepted that the only department in acompany that can have a significant effect on revenue in the currentcalendar year is the sales department. However, sales departmentshistorically fail to operate with a high degree of efficiency. In fact, mostsales departments have 60% of their members who are not meetingquota.The reasons are various.a.Buyers are much more knowledgeableb.There are many more products or services in every category,making it difficult to differentiate one’s product or servicesc.Management and producer selections are often not donebased on any science rather they tend to be based on poorknowledge of the requirements it will take to be successful inthat particular company.d.It is not unusual for sales managers to be selected based ontheir previous sales history resulting in a great sales personbecoming a poor sales managerThere is a process that should be deployed to overcome thesechallenges:a.Complete a corporate assessment on the company creatingthe DNA for successful executives, managers and salespeople.b.Complete an assessment on all of the sales team, which willprovide knowledge as to who “can and will” make it based onthe corporate criteria.c.Additionally, this will provide a road map for who can and willbe trained and on what areas they need training.d.Traine.Trainf.Train, training is something that should be embraced as amonthly program that will continue throughout the life of thecompany.Other highlights included the introduction of eleven new members:Connect to Calm, First Data Corp,Kox & Fox Law Co., GahannaHardware, Minuteman Press, Ohio Dominican University, Rosen USA,Superior Enterprises Unlimited, The Mitchell Home of Gahanna, TheRipley Team Re/Max Consultant Group.New Members: Sheri Kamer, Rosen; Dominique Nichols, SuperiorEnterprises Unlimited, LLC; Kenneth Di Bella, Success Imperatives,LLC; Jeff Remy, Minutemen Press; David Pydlek, First DataCorporation; Joshua Ripley, The Ripley Team LLC, Re/Max ConsultantGroup; and Geri Sue Sandor, Connect To Calm.Members Making NewsWe’re excited to announce that yourCredit Union’s newest location inGahanna at 110 N. Hamilton Road willopen next week!Stop in our newGahannabranch for specialoffers!Come visit the new branch, and meet the staff, some of whom mayalready be familiar to you. This new location will offer all of thesame services you enjoy at our other branches, and: Will serve you Monday-Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. through5:00 p.m., Friday from 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., andSaturday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. For added convenience, drive-thru hours will be MondayThursday, 8:00 a.m. through 5:30 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m.through 6:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.Stop in and say hello, we’re looking forward to providing thesame great service to Gahanna residents as we do in the othercommunities we serve. Visit the branch with any questions, call614.235.2395, for more information.Email: kld@successimperatives.comWebsite: www.successimperatives.com4614.235.2395 800.282.6420 kemba.orgP.O. Box 307370 Gahanna, OH 43230
Deadline for Advertising in May Issue: April 17Business DevelopmentOpportunitiesApril1 – Planning Team Committee Meeting8:00 AM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Betty Collins, Brady Ware @ Company1 – Ribbon Cutting/Grand Re- Opening: EmbroidMe4:00 – 5:30 PMLocation: 950 Taylor Station Rd. Ste U * GahannaFood, Refreshments & Give Away Drawing * No Charge to AttendStop by & Get Connected!2 – Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening:KEMBA Financial Credit Union * 12:00 NoonLocation: 110 N. Hamilton Rd * Refreshments Provided * NoCharge to AttendStop by & Get Connected!Thank you!To Toyota Direct for renewingtheir Corporate Membershipfor another three years!2 - Ambassador Club Appreciation Breakfast * 8:30 AMCommittee Chair, Emanuel Torres, City Planning & DevelopmentLocation: Rusty Bucket Restaurant * 73 N. Hamilton Rd7 – Taste of Gahanna Committee Meeting3:00 PM * Chamber OfficeCommittee Chair, Ron Smith, SOH Productions9 – Business After Hours Networking:Pathways Financial Credit Union5 – 6:30 PM Location: 5665 N. Hamilton Rd. * Light Appetizers,Wine & Beer, 50 gift card drawing23 – Empowering Women Breakfast brought to you by:Mount CarmelTime: 7:30 – 9:00 AMSpeaker: Jenny Rogers, Editor, Capital Style MagazineLocation: Mount Carmel Siegel Center, 6001 E. Broad St. 4321330 – Annual Business Networking Expo 3:30 AM – 6:30 PMLocation: Jefferson Country Club7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr., BlacklickExpand Your Network! Make Valuable Business Connections!Limited Space Available - See flyer insert for detailsRemember: “It’s always good business to do business with achamber member!”Business Promotion Packages:Meeting Sponsor(s) 100: Exhibitor Table, Advertising,Admittance for Two, Speaking Time, MealExhibitor(s) 40: Includes Table, Admittance for One, MealDetails and Registration:GahannaAreaChamber.com/EventsBoard Meetings:2nd Tuesday of each month 7:30 AMChamber Office, 81 Creekside Plaza,Suite 300 - C/Suites Building5
Better Business Blogging Made SimpleA business blog is not a message in a bottle that youcast out into the open ocean. It is not addressed“to whoever finds this.” It is sent directly with laserbeam focus to its intended recipient – your idealcustomer.It’s simple. A business blog should do three thingsfor your business: Prove to Google you are a legitimatebusiness website with good content (whichwill happen when it’s shared).Contact vs. Comments Present a more human side of your business,helping your audience connect to you; thisshould be entertaining, or at the very least,enjoyable for your audience. Serve as a resource for people who arelooking for (or considering) your product orservice, positioning you as a thought leaderor expert in your industry.Photo Credit: via Pixabay by SettergrenIf you keep these guidelines in mind, accomplishing your blog goalswill be easier. However, there are a few common practices (in additionto solid writing) that make up the basics of good, effective businessblogging. They are:PurposeBusiness blogs have a “why.” Are you blogging to keep currentcustomers, land new ones, or educate potential buyers? Knowing yourpurpose will help you better narrow down your blog topics.GrammarA professional blog does not contain spelling or grammar mistakes.Hire someone if you have to. Texting may have changed the way wewrite emails but don’t carry over those same short cuts to your blog.No lazy language.Targeted ContentWhile you want your blog to be a vehicle by which people connect with you,this doesn’t give you a license to ramble. For SEO and audience purposes,you want to narrow your blog focus. The thinner you spread yourself over avast array of topics, the harder it will be to pinpoint an audience.At the very least, your business blog needs tofeature a way people can contact you. Yes, if theyfind it on your website your contact informationis right there, as is your contact form, but what ifsomeone shares your content or pulls it (with orwithout your permission)?Links back to your site as well as an author bio help you get the credityou deserve for your content. You should also make sure your contactinformation is easily accessible from your blog. You may assume they’llsee the tab at the top of the page but why make your readers do thework? Make it obvious how they can contact you.Another form of contact is blog comments. Many people are movingaway from comments because even popular blogs are seeing a declinein feedback. Reading is a very passive activity and sharing feedbackis usually something saved for posts that evoke a very emotionalresponse. Most business blogs don’t do this.Ultimately, it’s up to you whether you accept comments or not. Ifyou do, you need to address each one. Manpower alone may be thedeciding factor.Your blog should entertain, inform, and educate your ideal customer.Leave the rest of the world to other blogs.Christina R. Green teaches small businesses, chambers andassociations how to connect through content. Her articles haveappeared in the Midwest Society of Association Executives’ Magazine,NTEN.org, AssociationTech, and Socialfish. She is a regular blogger atFrankjkenny.com and Memberclicks. She’s just your average bookishwriter on a quest to bring great storytelling to organizations everywhere.Every time you sit down to write, imagine you are writing for your idealbuyer. Who is that? How old is she/he? What question is plaguing yourcustomers? How can you help?Business owners are always looking for the magic formula that canoptimize the performance of their lead generation efforts. Unfortunately,there is NO magic bullet just a systemized process that can doubleor triple your current conversion rates.Gahanna Area Training and Education, GATE, offers Gahanna Chambermembers the most powerful and dynamic client attraction system evercreated. Here’s your opportunity to learn the latest in world class,cutting edge strategies and tactics designed to accelerate your growthand increase your bottom line. GATE provides you with proven andtested tools, resources and support that will give you the ability to outthink, out –market and out-sell your competition.HOW? 1) We help you identify your ideal client, and understand exactlywhat they want when they decide to buy. 2) We help you create specificmarketing strategies that focus on offering the solutions to what yourtarget market wants. 3) We improve your conversion rate if you wouldlike to sell more of your products or services.6SO, how would you like to take advantage of the secrets to generatingmore leads, converting those leads into paying clients and getting yourcustomers buying from you again and again and again?To begin taking advantage of this member only benefit, completethe simple no obligation sign up form available on www.GahannaAreaChamber.com click on Business Resources and a GATEcoach will contact you to get started. The process couldn’t be easier.Questions? Contact us at info@GahannaAreaChamber.com, (614) 4710451.Helping you build a more profitable business!Your GATE Team
Deadline for Advertising in May Issue: April 17April is Stress Awareness MonthTake the first step - become aware of whatcauses your stress. 75% - 95% of all doctor’svisits are due to stress according to WebMD,Dr. Andrew Weil and others. When we learnto manage our stress we are able to live acalmer, healthier, happier life.A good way to get in touch with your stresstriggers is to keep a stress trigger journal.The first step in is to become aware of whatis causing the stress. Some potential triggersare:What set off the reaction?Chemicals what you use to clean your house,the air you breathe, the clothes you wear,your food.How someone says something – the wordsthey use and their tone.How you react to a situation.Thinking negative thoughts and using negative words.Overscheduling your day and eating on the run. Taking care of everyoneelse and neglecting yourself. Being unorganized, not living an authenticlife.Each person has different triggers. What is no big deal for one personcan be a huge stress trigger for someone else. It is all about finding outwhat your personal triggers are and then finding ways to recognize andmanage the triggers so they no longer send you into chaos.Some items to note:What reaction happened? (Note physical,emotional and mental reactions)Why did this happen?Review your diary on a regular basis. Seeif there are any patterns. Do you get morestressed when you eat a certain food? Do youget more stressed when you have not gottenenough sleep? Do you get more stressedwhen someone says something in a particular way? Is there a patternin how and why you reacted the way you did?When you recognize your triggers, you are able to be prepared the nexttime you are in stressful situation and you will be ready to react in amore positive way.Geri Sue Sandor is a Holistic Stress Management Coach and Speaker.To find out more www.ConnectToCalm.com, 513-907-1733 or email atgs@ConnectToCalm.com .Chamber 2 2 ProgramThis program shares rebates withthe Gahanna Area Chamber ofCommerce when you do yourbusiness supply shopping withFriends Business Source. A 2%rebate comes to your business anda 2% rebate goes to GACC tosupport local services and growth.For more information, pleasecontact your Friends BusinessSource Account Manager.Tami CorbinEmail: tcorbin@friendsoffice.comPhone: 800.427.1704 ext. 1117Cell: 210.563.59757
Sustaining MembersCorporate MemberToyota DirectDiamond MembersBenchmark BankBuckeye InteractiveC Suites Executive OfficesColumbus Regional Airport AuthorityCreekside Conference & Event CenterFourth Floor InteractiveHeartland BankKEMBA Financial Credit UnionLimited BrandsMid Ohio Strategic TechnologiesSOH ProductionsStrathmore Development Co.VIP Casino Events/Fiesta SoundsWesBanco81 Mill St., Ste. 300 Gahanna, OH 43230www.GahannaAreaChamber.comFIRST-CLASS MAILU.S. POSTAGEPAIDCOLUMBUS, OHPERMIT NO. 8755Emerald Members104.9 The RiverAAA Ohio Auto ClubCPMedia & Marketing Services, Inc.Custom Air Conditioning & HeatingEducation First Credit UnionFamily Physicians of GahannaFirst Data CorporationFriends Business SourceHanawalt ExteriorsHuntington National BankJess Howard Electric CompanyLew Griffin InsuranceLonghorn SteakhouseMethodist Elder Care ServicesMount CarmelNew Albany Gardens & Care CenterThe Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterOhioHealth Neighborhood CareOrthopedic OneOtterbein Skilled Nursing & Rehab NeighborhoodRehabilitation & Health Center of GahannaSam’s ClubThisWeek Community NewsVapor Station Columbus, LLCEven with all the Health Care Reform Changes youcan still get a discount through your local chamberAs a chamber member with 2-50 employees, you can get adiscount on any health plan from Anthem Blue Cross andBlue Shield — including industry-leading HSAs, HRAs and HIAs.*Despite the ongoing changes and confusion surrounding healthcare reform, your local chamber continues to offer employerinsurance options for the 23rd straight year with a 1.4%discount exclusively for chamber members!Please go to the Chamber website http://www.cocchealth.com/for more information or call 1-888-506-1574.*Discount only applies to Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue ShieldAssociation. Anthem is a registered trademark. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are the registered marks of the Blue Cross andBlue Shield Association.COCCHCRAD 12/13
Banking in Gold - Karatbars Int’l. 2014 Brenda Carsey, Keller Williams 2014 Cartridge World 2009 Codrea Financial Services 2010 Costco Wholesale-Marketing Dept. 2013 CP Road, LLC 2014 Doyle Financial Services 1999 DRK and Company 2013 Eastland-Fairfield Career & Tech. School 1994
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2017 Creekside Blues & Jazz Blast Swim Meet Held under the Sanction of USA Swimming Inc. OH-17LC-24 SPONSORED BY The Greater Columbus Swim Team of Ohio: www.gcsto.com Steve Nye, Head Coach: stevenye@sbcglobal.net or (614) 478-5445 DATE June 9-11, 2017 LOCATION The Gahanna Swimming Pool - 148 Parkland Drive, Gahanna, OH 43230
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings October 24, 2021 Rank Average Level 1 Level 2 Divisor City High School Name OHSAA School ID Wins Losses Division Region 1 32.4294 64.5 252 97 Columbus Upper Arlington 1572 10 0 I 3 2 31.1608 58 246 97 Pickerington Pickerington High School Central 1254 9 1 I 3 3 28.7853 39 186.5 78 Gahanna Gahanna Lincoln 876 6 2 I 3
OHSAA Football Computer Ratings September 21, 2021 Rank Average Level 1 Level 2 Divisor City High School Name OHSAA School ID Wins Losses Division Region 1 12.0701 32 55 97 Columbus Upper Arlington 1572 5 0 I 3 2 11.9861 19.5 64 90 Gahanna Gahanna Lincoln 876 3 1 I 3 3 10.9163 25.5 57 98 Pickerington Pickerington High School Central 1254 4 1 I 3
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