August 2017

Inside this Issuep. 2 .......................Taste of Hilliard

& Business Expo

p. 2 .........................Ribbon Cutting:

All About Kids Child Care

p. 3 ............................South African

Adventure and Safari

p. 3 ........... TEDx Hilliard on August 8

p. 3 .......... Post a Job Opening to the

Chamber Website

p. 4 ...............Spotlight on Business:

Elford, Inc.

p. 4 ............... Connections & Coffee

p. 5 ..........................New Members

p. 5 ................Member Anniversaries

p. 5 .............................Member Bits

p. 6 .................... Calendar of Events

What Is Going On With The Roads In Hilliard?

Our August 18th luncheon will answer that question! Franklin County Engineer and

Hilliard resident, Cornell Robertson, will be our speaker to share what the updates are in the Hilliard area and surrounding communities. You have seen the orange barrels, now come and find out when they will go away and what is next for improving our infrastructure.

Cornell Robertson has served as the Franklin County Engineer since June 2017. He began his career at

the engineer’s office in 1992 and has held positions in construction, design, and overall engineering management. Cornell received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and is a registered Professional Engineer and Professional Surveyor in Ohio. Cornell and his wife, Jill, have lived in Hilliard for 24 years, and they have three children: Kathryn, Blake, and Hayden.

We will be having our luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Drive, Columbus, OH 43228. This hotel is located at the I-270 and Roberts Road exit. The luncheon is from 11:30-1:00 and reservations are required and need to be made by August 15 with payment.

Hilliard Women in Business

Join us for an important panel discussion on how women in business gain both

professionally and personally from finding mentors and becoming mentors themselves. Jeannette Armbrust, President of Skyline Exhibits, Ellen Grinsfelder, Owner of the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, and Mary McCarthy, President of YMT Consultants, will offer their experience, insight and advice at our Wednesday, August 16th Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon. This luncheon will be held at the Reception House at Raymond Memorial Golf Course on Trabue Road from 11:30am-1:15pm. Details are on our website and reservations are required.

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Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo Presenting Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Active Travel, Sam’s ClubSponsors

Bag Sponsor

Business ExpoSponsor

Media Sponsor

Special 9 Trees Landscape Assistance by Construction and Vargo Companies

The tastiest summer event in Hilliard will

be back again this year on Wednesday, August 2nd. The Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo, organized by the Hilliard Area

Chamber of Commerce, will feature around 80 area businesses and restaurants and provide our residents the opportunity to interact with and sample the many businesses and restaurants the Hilliard area has to offer. This premier tasting event has become more popular every year and is one of the ‘have-to’ events to attend in the Hilliard area. It will take place on Wednesday, August 2nd, from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Makoy Center, 5462 Center Street.

An admission fee of $15 cash per person and $5 cash for ages 10 and under will give you the opportunity to sample all 30 restaurant offerings. Cash bars will be available in both rooms of the event.

You will be able to vote for your favorite appetizer, entrée, ice cream and dessert. Guests will be provided with a passport, which if filled out by the end of the event, will be entered into a raffle drawing for a $100 cash prize.

For more information on The Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo event, visit www.hilliardchamber.org or call the chamber office at (614) 876-7666.

We welcomed All About Kids Child Care and Learning Center to Hilliard with a ribbon cutting with owners Evan and Stephanie

Davis and members of the City of Hilliard and the Hilliard Chamber of Commerce.

The center is located at 4850 Edwards Farms Road.

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What’s Our Next Trip? South African Adventure and Safari! Webinar on August 16

Excite your inner adventurer in South Africa! Set out from Johannesburg for a safari in Kruger National Park, one of

Africa's leading game sanctuaries that covers more than 7,700 acres miles. It also boasts the greatest species diversity in Africa with more than 140 resident mammal species, including the iconic Big Five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhino). Explore the wine-producing region of the Cape Winelands and taste some of the finest South African wines. Stroll through Stellenbosch boasting splendidly preserved Cape Dutch and Georgian-Victorian architecture. Complete your journey in Cape Town, once a colonial settlement and now one of the world's most picturesque destinations. Cape Town is often called the cosmopolitan hub of Africa.

The Hilliard Chamber is sponsoring the trip that will take place from June 2-11, 2018 with the price of $3,749 that is the early bird special if reserved by October 27, 2017. The cost will increase by $100 after that date.

Come to a webinar on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Heritage Golf Club, 3525 Heritage Club Drive, at 6:00 pm to learn more about this exciting trip. You may RSVP on the chamber's website, www.hilliardchamber.org or call the office at 614.876.7666. A full brochure

of the itinerary is on the website. Any questions, please contact Libby Gierach, President/CEO at info@hilliardchamber.org. As always, our trips are open to all in the United States.

Post a Job Opening to the Chamber Website

Looking to add to your team? Post

a job opening on the Chamber website! It’s as easy as logging into the member center on www.hilliardchamber.org, clicking on the job openings link on the dashboard, clicking the add job postings button, entering the information, and clicking on submit for approval.

TEDxHilliard on August 8

The second annual TEDxHilliard is slated for Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Hilliard Bradley

Performing Arts Center, 2800 Walker Road. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Speaker and artist presentations begin at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year’s event is “Spark”. You can get your ticket to the event by going to the website for TEDxHilliard, www.tedxhilliard.org

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Elford, Inc. was founded in 1910 and employs over 270 construction professionals. Elford provides construction management, general contracting, design/build and owner’s representative services in education, multifamily, healthcare, retail, industrial, office and commercial markets. Our mission statement, “to be more than just the best building contractor” and core purpose, to “make construction a positive experience” provide the cornerstones for Elford’s philosophy.

In addition to a construction division, Elford has an affiliated full-service commercial real estate services division, Elford Real Estate Companies, which include: Elford Development, Elford Realty, and Elford Asset Management.

Elford Real Estate Companies provide a full complement of commercial real estate services with personal attention to clients’ needs. Elford’s commercial agents average over 18 years’ experience in their areas of expertise.

• Industrial, office, medical office, retail, and multi-family properties

• Tenant representation

• Landlord representation

• Acquisition and disposition of all commercial property types

• Site analysis, development, and redevelopment

• Project planning, management, and budgeting

• Property management

Along with Elford’s deep central Ohio roots, Elford shares a special bond with the Hilliard community. Current Elford projects include the new Hilliard Middle School on Walker Road, OhioHealth’s new urgent care facility at Mill Run, and the Landmark Lofts downtown. Elford CEO Jim Smith is a Hilliard resident and Elford is a proud sponsor of the Ben Smith “You Can Make a Difference” Scholarship awarded annually at Darby High School.

Spotlight on Business...Elford, Inc.

Quickly add your events to the HACC event calendar online by selecting the event calendar in the events drop-down menu and click on Submit New Event!

ADD YOUR

EVENTConnections and Coffee

Don’t forget Connections and

Coffee will meet on Friday, August 11th from 8:00AM to 9:00AM at Scrambler Marie’s, 3939 Britton Parkway in Hilliard. The group meets for coffee, networking and information sharing. Come with lots of business cards!

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Member Anniversaries

The Chamber would like to recognize our members who have continually supported the purpose of the

chamber and its activities.

The following members have invested in the chamber for ten or more years as of July 2017:

25 yearsPlay It Again Sports – Dave Tanner

23 yearsFifth Third Bank – Bob Buchanan

22 yearsHilliard Education Association – Robin Trafford

17 yearsPickups Plus Cars – Larry McCoy

14 yearsHolman & Holman Dental – Craig Holman

13 yearsMayfair Village Nursing Center – Julie Klein

12 yearsAvery Animal Hospital – Richard Vesper

Kroger Co. – Dana Barone

10 yearsHilliard Dental Association – Carole Kelley

New Members

Member RenewalsWe appreciate your continued support of the Chamber’s work on behalf of the business

community. We appreciate you being a chamber member and look forward to another great year!

Thank you to the following members who have re-invested as of press time:

Block Advisors and Jet’s Pizza.

Kiddie Academy of Hilliard

Sue Bardos2525 Roberts CourtsHilliard, OH 43026

614-309-9026www.kiddieacademy.com

Kiddie Academy of Hilliard opens to serve families with children 6 weeks-13 years of age. We have

designed a school environment focused on helping children meet their full potential.

AAA Laminating and Bindery, Inc.Joe Mueller

3660 Parkway LaneHilliard, OH 43026

614-319-4443www.aaalaminating.us

Laminating and Bindery company specializing in post print work. Laminating, book binding, cutting, folding,

die cutting, color copies, banners, etc.

Member Bits

Bring your girlfriends and join us for a night of glam and glitz at Easter Seals of Central Ohio!

Play Bingo for a chance to win some fabulous prizes including designer handbags, jewelry, top brand beauty products and much more! Tickets are $30

online, $40 at the door. Tickets include 5 Bingo cards, 2 raffle tickets, and food.

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Board of Directors: Jeremy Felix, US BankJill Gerschutz, Credit Union of OhioKeith Lewis, JC & Co.Curt Niekamp, OhioHealthBonnie Nyikes, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Calhoon CompanyMelissa McKenzie, OhioHealthStacie Raterman, Hilliard City SchoolsBobby Sneed, Heritage Golf ClubBobby Wright, N2 Publishing

Staff: Libby Gierach, President/CEOSandra Simpson, Events Coordinator

Email: info@hilliardchamber.orgPhone: (614) 876-7666www.HilliardChamber.org

Social Media Works!! The Hilliard Chamber is active on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and we love talking about our members and sharing news about Hilliard with all of our friends! CONNECT with us to see what is happening in Hilliard and ENGAGE with us by sharing, liking and commenting on our posts. With 3000+ fans, we want you to grow with us!

Calendar of EventsWednesday, August 2

Taste of Hilliard & Business Expo

Makoy Center5462 Center Street

4:30-7:30 pm

Friday, August 11Connections & Coffee

Scrambler Marie’s3939 Britton Parkway

8:00am-9:00am

Wednesday, August 16Hilliard Women in Business

The Reception House at Raymond Memorial by

Schmidt’s3860 Trabue Road

Columbus, OH 4322811:30am-1:15pm

Friday, August 18Chamber Luncheon

Cornell Robertson, Franklin County Engineer

Courtyard by Marriott Columbus West

2350 Westbelt Drive, 4322811:30am-1:00pm

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