july 2016 newsletter
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July 2016 Newsletter for The Chamber of Commerce serving Middletown, Monroe and TrentonTRANSCRIPT
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POSITIVE POINTS Page 5
FOCUS AREAS Page 4
MEMBER NEWS Page 12
EVENTS Page 6
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MARKETING Page 15
Off the desk Rick Pearce President/CEO
In mid-June, we welcomed our new Director of Communications &
Member Services, Adam Marcum. Adam is a recent graduate from
Miami University and a native of Fairfield. We look forward to Adam
joining our team and utilizing his skills to expand our brand and
reach to our members. You can read more about Adam below.
Thank you to all who sponsored this year’s Chamber Golf Outing.
We had a perfect day and everyone had a great time and one play-
er had a perfect shot. Don Horn hit a hole-in-one on #15 and will receive a set of irons from
Taylor Made. Special thanks goes out to Barney Riesbeck (State Farm) who sponsored the
hole-in-one contest.
You may also notice a new section in this edition, Our Focus Areas (Advocacy/Government
Relations, Education/Career Path, Leadership/Influence, and Regional Business Catalyst), which
we will use to keep you updated. Each Task Force is excited about what they have done and
where they are going. There is a great deal of positive momentum and excitement surrounding
each area.
Below are some quick reminders to add to your calendar:
All American Expo - Thursday, August 18 at Miami University’s Middletown Campus
Steak Fry - Thursday, September 8 at MillerCoors
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welcome aboard Adam Marcum Director of Communications and Member Services
I am beyond excited to join the Chamber and apply my
experiences to a new role. As Rick mentioned, I recently graduated
from Miami, where I received my bachelor’s degree in strategic
communication with a minor in entrepreneurship. Previously, I
worked with the Hamilton Community Foundation and Miami
University’s News and Communications department, as well as in
various healthcare roles over the years. I have a passion for people
and community, and am looking forward to meeting all of you in the
coming months.
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Ohioans for Medical Marijuana has suspended their campaign after the Ohio General
Assembly passed medical marijuana legislation.
Butler/Warren Co. Legislative Day Breakfast – Friday, October 21, Liberty Center, Sabin Hall
More information to follow.
The Task Force has decided to expand the All American Expo by inviting 6-8 local
manufacturers to participate. Those companies will show their finished products (if probable)
and encourage local high school students to seek employment with them upon
graduation. Plans are also being made for Manufacturing Day on Friday, October 7, 2016.
This Task Force is determining The Chamber’s role in the economic development process.
The Leadership Task Force is working to enhance the Leadership Program for 2016 – 17 and will
accept registrations for the new class in mid-July. The program will begin Tuesday, September
20, 2016 with classes from 8am-5pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
Focus Areas
MillerCoors’ Trenton Brewery celebrated its 25th anniversary.
The City of Trenton hosted a successful bicentennial celebration June 17-19.
The new Trenton branch of the MidPointe Library System will open in early
August; the current location will close its doors July 9.
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Trenton
Rivertown Brewing Company began construction of a new brewery and barrel house at the corner of Salzman Rd. and Highway 63.
Planning continues for Monroe’s 2017 Bicentennial Celebration.
Monroe
Middletown
The City is hosting two concert series downtown throughout the summer:
Broad Street Bash and Takin’ it to the Streets.
Bishop Fenwick High School will be hosting 1-Fenwick Weekend on August 5-7, 2016.
Positive Points
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Alliance Printing
Chris Johnson
Ed McConnell
Michael Roberts
PJ Smith
2nd
Brunk Excavating
Matt Arledge
Jason Brunk
Jason Jamison
Scott Smith
premier
Gifts and Prizes Ohio Eagle Distributing Cincinnati Commercial Contracting Jeff Pohlman Tire & Auto Service
tee/cart/special events American Savings Bank Arlington Pointe Atrium Family YMCA/ Downtown Middletown YMCA Central Connections Hot Head Burritos - Germantown/ Moraine/Springboro I-75 Pierson Automotive Jeff Pohlman Tire & Auto Service Kosin’s Tents & Events Liberty Collision Center Lowe’s Miami Valley Gaming Midd Cities Partners Middletown City Schools
Middletown Ford MidUSA Credit Union Moon & Adrion Insurance Mt. Pleasant Retirement Village Otterbein Middletown Pristine Senior Living & Post-Acute Care of Middletown Riley’s Furniture & Mattress State Farm - Barney Riesbeck Summit Academy Suzi Rubin for State Representative The Windamere The Woodlands of Middletown Time Warner Cable
featured
Lunch/dinner/product
Cup
Atrium Medical Center G & J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc.
Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home
contributing
Don Horn (left) and Barney Riesbeck
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Events
Innovative changes to prepare our students for the future
K-12
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Events
Innovative changes to prepare our students for the future
K-12 Events
Wednesday, July 13th Chamber Conference Room 1500 Central Ave Middletown Register Here
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Events
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REGISTER YOUR
TEAM TODAY!
For more information: Stephanie Anderson
(513)842-8894 [email protected]
Events
Legislative Updates Legislation Affecting YOUR Business 6
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation News:
When in Doubt, Lock it Out
Legislation In Columbus
Member News
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Ribbon Cutting
Inst-I-glass
Grand Opening
All About you café
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Ribbon Cutting
Taku Japanese steakhouse
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Member news
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Groundbreaking
Rivertown Brewery
25th Anniversary
MillerCoors
Ribbon Cutting
Bethsaida total body
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The Chamber of Commerce would like to send out a very hearty THANK YOU to all the companies and organizations who renewed their Chamber membership for 2016 as well as a thank you to our newest members:
JMC Logistics, LLC
Memories Bridal and Prom Formalwear
Paradise Graphix
The Chamber is here to find solutions to obstacles that your
business may be facing. Feel free to contact us at 513-422-4551.
THANK YOU TO OUR MEMBERS!
Member Article
By Sherry Fishbaugh, Re:Source
Chelsey Levingston is Atrium Medical Center’s new site, public and community relations manager. Each Premier Hospital has a person like her in other areas, like Miami Valley Hospital. Previously, Chelsey was a business and development reporter for the Journal News. “I came to Atrium Medical Center in April of this year,” Chelsey said. “I coordinate community and employee events, internal marketing, communication for the employees and media relations.”
Read more….
Member News
Special achievement or milestone coming up?
Your Chamber helps to market: Milestones/Achievements
Grand Openings
Grand Re-Openings
Groundbreakings
Industry Awards
News Releases
Anniversaries
for questions, email [email protected]
Deadline for newsletter: 20th of each month
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2016 Sustaining
Platinum
Diamond
GOLD
Cohen McGraw/Kokosing Midd Cities Partners MidUSA Credit Union MillerCoors
Precision Strip Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning Tech Force Onsite, LLC - Trenton Computers
AAA Wastewater American Savings Bank Cox Media Group Ohio Joe Morgan Honda
Miami University Middletown Miller Insurance, Inc. Nenni & Company, CPA’s Slam Dunk Sports Marketing
Silver
Sustaining Member list as of publication date.
Butler Tech
A special thank you to our
Sustaining Members
who are investing in our cause, purpose and vision.
We are always happy to accept additions to our Sustaining Membership!
Contact our office to learn more. Atrium Medical Center Deceuninck North America First Financial Bank