CHAMBERLetterCentennial Sponsors

A QUARTERLY PUBLICATION OF THE GREATER HAMILTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESS IS OUR BUSINESS� SINCE 1910 �

Vol. XLII, No. 2 Second Quarter 2016

Please join us for the May Red Carpet Luncheon. We will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of Leadership Hamilton and the graduation of Class 25. The event will be held on Thursday, May 12th at 11:45 a.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott – Hamilton. The event sponsor is Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital. The cost to attend is $25.00 per Chamber member and $30.00 per non-member. Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

Red Carpet Luncheon

Please join us Thursday, May 26 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for Business-After-Hours hosted by Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum (1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd.). The event will be held in the Ancient Sculpture Museum. Enjoy the exhibit of Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian sculpture that was created from Pyramid Hill founder Harry Wilks’ personal collection. You can also see the new Founder’s Library inside the museum which is

a display of the history of Pyramid Hill. Plus, as part of the new gallery series, a different artist presents an exhibition in the gallery each month. During the BAH, the exhibit will feature “Inland” by Heather Reid. All of this, along with networking with Chamber members and refreshments! Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

Reservations are now being accepted for the Chamber’s Golf Classic XXXIII which will be held at Twin Run Golf Course on Monday, June 6. Major Sponsors of the event include Messer Construction; Miami Valley Gaming; US Bank; and Hamilton Parks Conservancy (compliments of Jim & Sue Fitton). Lunch will be served at 11:00 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. The day will wrap up with dinner and prize drawings. The cost to participate is $135 per golfer (includes: greens fees, cart, skins game, lunch and dinner). If you’re not a golfer, you can still be part of the fun by joining us for dinner ($30). We expect another great crowd, so don’t miss out on the fun - look for the golf flyer in this month’s ChamberLetter and make your reservations today or register online at www.hamilton-ohio.com! To find out about the many sponsorship opportunities available or to donate a raffle prize, please call or email Nancy O’Neill at the Chamber 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

The Business Expo & Job Fair is the once a year opportunity for your business to connect with hundreds of business owners, business leaders, decision makers and general public. Don’t miss this day of priceless networking opportunities.

The Expo & Job Fair will feature businesses showcasing and selling products and services and businesses connecting with job seekers. We invite businesses to participate in the Business Expo, the Job Fair or both.

CONSIDER THE BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP!Sponsor Packages: Executive and Associate Sponsor Packages combine booth(s),

Luncheon tickets and Sponsorship. Join the elite group of businesses taking advantage of the extra benefits of sponsoring the Business Expo & Job Fair.

First time Expo participants: Register for a table top booth for only $295. Limited number of these booths will be available.

Business Expo & Job Fair booths were SOLD OUT last year! Register today to reserve your booth. NEW – Register for your booth and luncheon tickets on-line at www.hamilton-ohio.com.

For more information, visit www.hamilton-ohio.com, go to Events, Business Expo & Job Fair or contact Laura at the Chamber at laura@hamilton-ohio.com or 513-844-1500.

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MONROE, OHIO

Ohio Eagle

Presenting Sponsor

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016HAMILTON HIGH SCHOOL

ATHLETIC CENTER

LUNCHEON 11:45 am – 1:00 pm

BUSINESS EXPO & JOB FAIR 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Presenting Sponsor Major Sponsors

Now that the primary election is complete, we turn our attention to the special congressional election for the U. S. 8th Congressional District. On June 7th, voters will have the opportunity to choose their representative who will fill the unexpired term of former Congressman John Boehner. Currently this office is vacant as John Boehner resigned from congress in 2015. Although the individual who wins this election will serve in this office in 2016, he or she must run again on November 8, 2016 for the next 2-year congressional term. We encourage you to stay educated on the various positions held by these candidates and vote on June 7th.

The Chamber will continue to keep you updated on this important development in our region. The successful candidate in this race could be representing our district for many years to come. To see a list of candidate activity for the 8th Congressional District, please visit www.butlercountyelections.org.

In what seems to be happening on a yearly basis these days, officials from the company joined community leaders in February to celebrate the grand opening of a 30,000 square-foot expansion of its high performance shock-absorber facility. Fabian Schmahl, President and CEO of thyssenkrupp Bilstein, spoke at the event stating that they have been hiring new employees every year for the past five years. Hiring will continue through 2016. Schmahl also stated that the Hamilton facility makes the “most advanced products in the industry but also has the newest manufacturing technology available at the Hamilton facility.”

This $26 million expansion, is their third expansion since 2011. In 2010, thyssenkrupp Bilstein had 160 employees in the local area. Today, employment stands at 684. In addition, by the end 2016, the Hamilton plant footprint will be nearly 300,000 square feet. Five years ago it occupied about 120,000 square feet locally.

At the event, Patrick Bass; CEO of the parent company, thyssenkrupp North America stated, “we have no plans to stop now, or to slow down. We want to put our foot on the accelerator even harder, and utilize this product to its fullest extent. Right now, we can’t grow fast enough to the demand of the customers side for our business.” He also praised the

company’s community partnerships and thanked those partners who have assisted the company over these last several years.

We were appreciative when Fabian Schmahl recognized the Chamber for our assistance during his time in Hamilton. According to Schmahl, each year the Chamber has provided some specific assistance to them which has helped grow their business. The partnership works both ways as Mr. Schmahl has

served on the Chamber Board since 2009 and has added his expertise on issues important to the Chamber. In addition, since his graduation from the Chamber’s Leadership Hamilton program, Bilstein has had at least one employee in the class every year. Bilstein employees are contributing back to the community and we thank them for this!

Finally, we were encouraged to hear that the second phase of this latest expansion was announced at his event. I was particularly happy when Patrick Bass; CEO thyssenkrupp of North America concluded his comments saying, “We’ll continue to push and drive, and support the capital-investment needs for Fabian to grow his business in Hamilton because that’s critical, not only to the community, but also for us at the company. Congratulations to thyssenkrupp Bilstein and all their employees. We look forward to partnering for years to come!

VOTE!

THYSSENKRUPP BILSTEIN OF AMERICA INC. CELEBRATES ANOTHER EXPANSION!

KENNY’S COMMENTS

Kenny Craig

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Please join us Tuesday, July 12 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for Business-After-Hours hosted by Mary’s Plant Farm & Landscaping (2410 Lanes Mill Rd., Hamilton 45013). Come and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Mary’s Plant Farm. Enjoy guided or self-guided tours of the three acres of Mary’s 70 year old display gardens, and three acres of growing fields along with the retail sales area of garden ornaments, plants and trees. Learn more about

Mary’s on their website: www.marysplantfarm.com. Network with Chamber members and enjoy refreshments at this complimentary event. Please make reservations online at www.hamilton-ohio.com or by calling or emailing the Chamber at 844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com.

JULY BAH

June 6, 2016 Golf Classic XXXIII

June 23, 2016 Business Expo & Job Fair

September 8, 2016 Steak Fry

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP “A PAYBACK Today... A PARTNER Forever!”

For Workplace Safety Updates and Trainings visit our website at

www.hamilton-ohio.com and click on Safety under “Member Center.”

Mark LankfordMark is the Business Advisor at the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in the Hamilton Mill where he utilizes his business experience and knowledge, gained from owning several successful businesses, to assist start up and existing businesses. Mark enjoys meeting other Chamber members in his role as an Ambassador and feels that the Chamber is a great resource for businesses. He likes the fact that Chamber members support each other and encourages all businesses to explore the opportunities the Chamber offers. Thanks, Mark, for being an outstanding volunteer!

MEMBER BENEFIT

Congratulations to

BADIN HIGH SCHOOLwhich is celebrating its

50th anniversary this year!

Congratulations to

MILLERCOORSwhich is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Trenton Brewery. MillerCoors has also been recognized by the Ohio Department of Health and the Healthy Ohio Business Council with the Gold Award for healthy

worksite practices.

Congratulations to

WATSON GRAVEL, INC.which was recently awarded the 2015

Outstanding Reclamation Award by The Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals

Association.

Kudos to

JIM MULLANEY WITH EDOC SERVICE

His Amaizing Grace Kettle Corn “biznistry,” formed five years ago, is expanding

nationwide. A percentage of the profits earned goes to support nonprofits.

KUDOS TO MEMBERS

This is an affordable way to showcase and advertise your business online via the Chamber’s new website! This package is $39 per year and includes:

• Ability to upload your logo• Link to your social media pages• 200 word business description• List hours of operation• Upload up to 5 photos and/or video• List driving directions to your

business• Enter searchable keywords for your

business• Post Hot Deals! (Want to let the

community know what specials you are offering? Submit a Hot Deal and it will be listed on our home page.)

• Submit Job Postings! ( Job Postings will also be listed on our home page.)

*Every Chamber member receives a complimentary Member Profile Page that includes a link to their website and a google map showing their location. To upgrade to the Enhanced Marketing Bundle, Contact Tiffany Grubb, Membership Development Coordinator at tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com.

NEW ENHANCED MARKETING BUNDLE Lambikin’s Hideaway is located

at 217 South B Street in the Rossville Historic District and is Cincinnati and Hamilton’s premier yarn store. They offer their customers the best in customer service, fair prices, and the largest selection of yarn in the greater Cincinnati area.

Looking to learn about knitting? Maybe you already know how to knit, but are looking for a fun new technique or project to work on with the help of their experienced teachers. They can help you build your knowledge of useful skills, from the basics to advanced techniques and pattern reading. Lambikins offers a variety of classes like Beginning Knitting, Monday Knit & Crochet Night, The Friends’ Knitting Class, and several others. For more information and a complete list of classes, visit their website at www.lambikinshideaway.com or check them out on Facebook.

LAMBIKINS HIDEAWAY

AllWealth Federal Credit Union

American Municipal Power-Ohio, Inc.

American Printing - A Division of OnePoint

Ameriprise Financial - Jason Austerman

ATS Clayton Inc.Automation Irrigation

SystemsB & D ConstructionB & F Concrete Pump Inc.Baker Equipment &

Materials, Ltd.Louis L. Barich, M.D.Bethesda Care Butler

CountyBowling Financial ServicesBoys & Girls Club of

HamiltonBrown Dawson Flick

Funeral HomeBunker Hill HavenButler County Board

of Developmental Disabilities

Butler County FairButler County Lumber

CompanyButler County Mental

Health & Addiction Recovery Services Board

CBTS -Technology Solutions for Business

Cincinnati Christian SchoolsCity of HamiltonCity of Sculpture, Hamilton,

OhioJohn A. Clements, DMDCommunity Development

ProfessionalsCostco WholesaleCourtyard by Marriott -

HamiltonCox Maintenance ServiceDeGeorge Ceilings of

Southwestern Ohio, Inc.Dixie Animal ClinicDreamWeaver StudioDynamic Control of North

AmericaElliott Davis Decosimo, LLCEnvironmental Analysis and

Solutions, LLCFairfield TownshipFiehrer Motors, Inc.Fifth Third Bank -

Hamilton WestFirst Financial BankJames K. FittonFlynn Metering SystemsFort Hamilton HospitalG & J Pepsi-Cola Bottling

CompanyGorman’s Specialty Group

Howard & Jane Rose GreenGreenwood Cemetery

AssociationMichaele GreveyHamilton Brass &

Aluminum Castings Co.Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.Hamilton CORE FundHamilton InnHamilton West Fraternal

Order of Eagles Post 3986

William L. HartfordHerrington’s Tire Service

LLCHistoric Developers, LLCHistoryWorks, LLCHogan FieldInternational Auto OutletInterstate WarehousingIvey Funeral HomeJ. Austin’s Riverbank CafeJeff Pohlman Tire & Auto

Service, Inc.Jim’s Tire & Auto Service

CenterJolly’s Brookwood, IncJudge Kathleen Dobrozsi

RomansKirsch CPA Group, LLCKirsch’s Automotive Service

CenterKroger #909Kroger #934Kurtz & AssociatesLa Cazuela Mexican Grill

& BarLane Public LibraryLegal Aid Society of

Southwest Ohio, LLCLindenwald Civic

AssociationLindenwald Kiwanis Club of

HamiltonLivingston Tyler ProductsM & G Body ShopMatandy Steel and Metal

Products LLCMercy Health - Fairfield

HospitalMercy Health - St. RaphaelMesser Construction Co.Mike Albert Fleet SolutionsMillerCoorsNickerson Business SuppliesNoonan’s LLCNovoPrint, USA, Inc.Office GraphicsOhio Eagle DistributingPark Dental CareParsons & Prows Inc.Pate VacuumsPediatric Associates of

FairfieldPennington Jani-King

Pfefferle Tire and Automotive Service, Inc.

Pinpoint Utility InspectionPlas-Tanks Industries, Inc.PM Company LLCPremier Energy Services,

LLCPremier Mechanical ServicesProfessional Motor Services,

Inc.Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park

& MuseumQuality Publishing Co., Inc.R.C. Kuertz Builder, Inc.Riverside Athletic ClubRobert Half AccounTemps

& Office TeamRobert Treadon &

AssociatesSam’s ClubSharon’s HallmarkEd & Judy SheltonHal ShepherdSHP Leading DesignSinclair CollegeSkyline ChiliSomerville National BankSpeedy Drive ThruSplash & Dash AutowashSt. AloysiusState Farm Insurance -

Barney RiesbeckSupports to Encourage Low-

Income FamiliesSwanner’s Accounting & Tax

Service-CPA, Inc.Team Brentley Marketing,

LLCTexas RoadhouseThe Berry CompanyThe Drycleaning ShopThe Fig TreeThe Heights at Knollwood

CrossingThe Home DepotThe Todd Group at Morgan

StanleyTransitional Living, Inc.Triangle Sign CompanyUnited Heartland Insurance

AgenciesUS BankVora Technology ParkWalmart - HamiltonWalt’s BarbequeWeigel Funeral HomeWill Powered DesignsWings On BrookwoodWorkforce Investment

Board | Butler-Clermont-Warren

YWCAZips Auto Repair

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS Thank you for your continued investment in the Chamber!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Thank you for making an investment for your business & in the community by joining!

Butler Soil & Water Conservation DistrictKelly Crout, Administrator1802 Princeton Road, Suite 300Hamilton, OH 45011(513) 887-3720www.butlerswcd.orgGOVERNMENT

Carriage Hill ApartmentsMarianne King, Property Manager1344 Carriage Hill LaneHamilton, OH 45013(513) 863-5941www.carriagehilloh.comAPARTMENTS & TOWNHOMES

Duff CarpentryAndrew Duff, Owner 340 Chase AvenueHamilton, OH 45015(513) 907-3224www.duffwork.comCONSTRUCTION REMODELING

Fairfield Foodies Catering CompanyDee Meyers, Event Sales Manager74 Donald DriveFairfield, OH 45014(513) 829-8400www.fairfieldconventionctr.comCATERING

Liberty Collision CenterRon Cantrell, Director of Sales & Marketing5475 Liberty Fairfield RoadHamilton, OH 45011(513) 424-9500www.liberty4collision.comAUTOMOBILE REPAIRS & SERVICE

Matly Digital SolutionsCheryl Mathauer, Account Representative6600 E. Dixie HighwayFairfield, OH 45014(513) 256-2654www.matlyds.comPRINTERS/PUBLISHERS/TYPESETTERS/GRAPHICS EMBROIDERY, SCREEN PRINTING & PROMOTIONAL ITEMS

PARACHUTE: Butler County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)Chris Schultz, Executive Director284 N. Fair AvenueHamilton, OH 45011(513) 867-5010www.parachutecasa.orgNON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Cindy ParrishINDIVIDUAL/RETIREE

Spivey Heating and Air ConditioningToby Spivey, Owner 10 Millville AvenueHamilton, OH 45013(513) 518-3423PLUMBING & HVAC

The Ohio State University ExtensionCindy Meyer, County Extension Director1802 Princeton Road, Suite 400Hamilton, OH 45011(513) 887-3722www.butler.osu.eduSCHOOLS, COLLEGES & EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Valley Central BankRon Hotchkiss, Manager6550 Princeton Glendale RoadLiberty Township, OH 45011(513) 821-3335www.valleycentral.orgBANKS & CREDIT UNIONS

Support Chamber Members & our community by shopping local! Before making a purchase always check with Chamber Members! You may get a Chamber member discount! All Members are listed alphabetically and categorically in our printed Membership Directory and on our website at www.hamilton-ohio.com under Membership Directory.

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AprilOur April meeting

will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Richards Pizza located at

417 Main Street, Hamilton, OH 45011. Richards Pizza will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor. MayOur May meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Neighborhood Housing Services located at 100 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Hamilton, OH 45011. Chaco Credit Union will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor. JuneOur June meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home located at 1350 Millville Avenue., Hamilton, OH 45013. Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home will be our spotlight speaker and lunch sponsor. The Networking meetings are open to Chamber members and their guests to attend. For the Networking meetings, bring plenty of business cards and be prepared to do a 1 minute commercial about your business. We invite guests to attend one meeting before joining the Chamber.

If you are interested in being a spotlight speaker, host location and/or lunch sponsor, please contact Tiffany Grubb at 844-1500 or tiffany@hamilton-ohio.com. We currently have July, September and December available.

Thank You to our Annual Meeting

Sponsors!

Special Thanks toJournal-News

Jim & Tom Noonan at Noonan’s Party Store

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SponsorsButler Tech

First Financial BankFort Hamilton HospitalLCNB National Bank

Mercy Health – Fairfield HospitalTechSolveUS Bank

Production SponsorTEC Services

Event Sponsor

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Laura Sheehan, Community Behavioral Health; Randy Allman, Butler Behavioral Health; Melissa Park, Community First Solutions;

Al Park

Kristina Reed, Katie Powers, and Erin Heinrich, Butler Tech

The STARTEK Crew

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 Small Business Person of the Year. The purpose of the award is to showcase the importance of small business and to recognize a small business owner for his/her efforts in operating a successful business. To be eligible for the award the business must be independently owned and operated with a substantial history as an established business. Look for the nomination form in this month’s ChamberLetter. Entries must be received by June 20.

The Small Business Person of the Year will be awarded at a luncheon celebration in August at the Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton. Sponsorships for this event are available! Please call or email Nancy O’Neill for more information (844-1500/nancy@hamilton-ohio.com).

NOMINATE A SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

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CBTS - Technology Solutions for BusinessCourtyard By Marriott Hamilton

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MeijerODW Logistics Inc.Porter Advertising

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For more information on how you can become a Sustaining Sponsor, contact your Chamber at 844-1500.

MISSION STATEMENTThe mission of the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce is to be the business advocate, a leader for positive economic development, and the provider of cutting edge membership services.

On Economic Development & Industry Day, Leadership Hamilton Class 25 toured MillerCoors. The class also toured ThyssenKrupp Bilstein of America and Synergy Flavors and visited with the City of Hamilton’s Economic Development team.

We will soon be accepting applications for Leadership Hamilton Class 26 which starts in September, 2016. Leadership Hamilton is open to anyone in the Greater Hamilton area who aspires to or already has talent for leadership positions in the community. Throughout the nine month course, participants explore such issues as: economic development, education, criminal justice, health care and social services. During the full day sessions, participants work together with local leaders to expand their network of contacts and resources, and increase their breadth and depth of knowledge about the community.

For more information or to request an application, please call or email Nancy O’Neill (844-1500 or nancy@hamilton-ohio.com).

LEADERSHIP HAMILTON CLASS 25