the chamber of greater springfield 2014 annual report

POWERING PROGRESSANNUAL REPORT

I N N O V A T I O N T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

2014

Wallace & TurnerSmall Business of the Year

Texas roadhouse resTauranT

Retailer of the Year

KonecranesBusiness of the Year

chucK Ingle Richard L. Kuss Lifetime Community Achievement

Award

TrIsha church Ambassador of the Year

scoTT YeazellSafety Leader of the Year

WELCOME TO THE

REvOLuTION

GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: YEAR IN REVIEW

As we enter another year, our community continues to enjoy positive momentum. The Chamber is working together with many key stakeholders to deliver on the goals and projects outlined in the Greater Springfield Moving Forward vision plan.

During this past year we reached significant milestones, completing great new physical assets such as PrimeOhio II Industrial Park, an LED billboard along Interstate 70 and a video scoreboard at Carleton Davidson Field.

PrimeOhio II is the long awaited second phase of Prime Ohio Corporate Park (built in 1984) that will add more than 1,000 jobs in the coming years. This $8.5 million industrial park will complement the 12 companies and more than 2,300 employees already located at the Prime Ohio Corporate Park.

The 14-by-48-foot, double-sided LED billboard is located inside PrimeOhio II and rises 30 feet above the interstate. Each side advertises the best of Greater Springfield, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The new $250,000 video scoreboard at Carleton Davidson Field helped Rick White and the Champion City Kings Prospect League baseball team breathe new life back into NTPRD’s renovated stadium this year.

We want to again thank the many people who played a role in the completion of these important 2014 accomplishments. As the old quotation says that “success breeds success,” so we should be looking for more of the same in 2015!

Michael J. McDorman, President & CEO

OUR MISSIONThe mission of the

Greater Springfield

Chamber is to advance

important economic

and workforce

development

opportunities, to

promote ideas that

will make our region

more progressive, and

to help our members

grow by connecting

them with each other

and the broader

community. AWARD WINNERS

WELCOME TO THE

REvOLuTION AnnuAl MeetingChamber members and guests filled the Hollenbeck Bayley center to welcome Thirty-One Gifts Chief Brand Officer Scott Monroe and honored local leaders and businesses during the 2014 Annual Meeting & Business Expo held Feb. 27 at the Clark State Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center.

The evening kicked off with the Business Expo featuring more than 40 chamber-business vendors, followed by the annual meeting and dinner.

Honorees of the evening included Konecranes, Wallace & Turner, Texas Roadhouse, Trisha Church, Scott Yeazell and retiring chamber board member, Jim Peifer. Ohio’s first U.S. Speaker of the House, the late J. Warren Keifer, was honored with a Big Dreamer banner, unveiled during the event.

interAct14Downtown Springfield was the center of everything interactive in January, when Content Marketing Evangelist Joe Pulizzi joined some of the top headliners in the content marketing world as part of the second annual Interact conference held at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center in downtown Springfield. The daylong conference, presented by the chamber and Oxiem Brand Interactions, attracted attendees from across the state and set Springfield apart as a leader in content marketing.

SpringfieldOH2gOJoyce Ware was the lucky winner of a $1,000 Speedway Gas Card during the “Snap the App” contest, sponsored by the Chamber’s Buy Springfield program. More than 140 individuals took “selfies” with SoGo - the app mascot - to be entered in the contest, which helped raise awareness about the app and its buy local program. Special thanks to Speedway for sponsoring this great promotional event. More than 3,600 smartphone owners have downloaded this convenient local resource.

gOlden leAf MOnte cArlOFlappers and bowler hats were the fashion of the night when the Golden Leaf Monte Carlo took a page from “The Great Gatsby”.

Celebrity dealers kept

the action going throughout a night that culminated with more than a dozen getaway giveaways, courtesy of our members. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Golden Leaf Award to Dan Young, Chief Ice Cream Dipper at Young’s Jersey Dairy, for his and his company’s example of community and chamber partnership.

Our ViSiOnto be the pre-eminent business organization in greater Springfield by driving economic growth, creating new opportunities for our members and building a more inclusive community.

cHAMber OpenIt was another sell out year for the P. Dennis Sheehan Memorial Golf Outing as Jeff Wyler Automall once again sponsored this popular event at Windy Knoll Golf Club on August 18. Team Sheehan took away the coveted Claret Cup and Dan Schuler won the first annual putting contest. A steak dinner, catered by Texas Roadhouse, assured that everyone left a winner at this popular event.

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Golden Leaf Awardee Dan Young (center) with Mike McDorman (l) and Tom Sothard (r)

2014 Annual Meeting

team Sheehan - 2014 chamber Open Winner

I N N O V A T I O N T R A N S F O R M A T I O N 2 0 1 4

Total amount of funding requests presented to our legislators for regional projects.

3,854Number of attendees at chamber events in 2014:• Members Luncheons• Legislative Breakfasts• Golden Leaf Monte Carlo• Annual Meeting• Business EXPO• Chamber Golf Open• Networking at Night• Safety Council Breakfasts

$400,000

$64.8 MILLION

What is now proved was once only imagined.

3,600Total number of smartphone owners who have downloaded the SpringfieldOH2Go mobile app.

INNOVATE-TRANSFORM-REPEATGREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

W I L L I A M B L A K E

50 NEW MEMbERS

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Total dollar amount in business discounts enjoyed by members.

2 OuT Of 3 Years named Chamber of the Year Finalist

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GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: GOALS

CHaMPIONthe Buy Springfield movement by raising public awareness, providing tools for local businesses and launching the Best of the Best contest to highlight the best Springfield has to offer.

CONNECTOur members to each other and to business-related information through legislative breakfasts, member luncheons and evening network building events.

WELCOME 50 new businesses/organizations to Chamber membership

SETTING THE BAR HIGH

REfRESH OuR bRaNd Our community is vibrant, dynamic and refreshed. Why shouldn’t our brand be as well? We are proud to unveil our new Springfield community branding that represents Springfield’s rich heritage and culture, thriving economy and untold destinations. GROW community pride, improve

visitor experiences and support downtown revitalization

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bE a CaTaLyST Of

fOR CHaNGEby driving the Greater Springfield Moving Forward process and helping to identify key funding sources for priority projects


Nancy Wintrow

Executive Assistant

Val KellyMember Benefits/

Publications Assistant/Safety

Council

Ellen Weaver

Accounting Assistant

Kelly Mori

Director of Communications

Amy DonahoeDirector of

Hiring & Employer Services

Eric Sirons

Director of Membership

Horton H. Hobbs IV

Vice President Economic

Development

Christopher Schutte

Director of Marketing & Events

Kathy McPommell

Vice President Operations

tiered benefitS: cHOOSe HOW yOu Will grOW!Chamber membership provides instant access to business networks, valuable connections, a voice at every level of government, business savings and the opportunity to learn and grow. Tiered benefits allow our members to invest at various levels, depending on their company’s size, interest and marketing goals.

leadership circle Investors $10,000Made up of the most prestigious, high-powered community leaders who serve as an advisory group for community projects.

Companies join this group to show their commitment as a good corporate citizen, influence the community and actively engage in important community decisions.

diamond level Member $5,000Makes sure your company is at the table during exclusive events and meetings supporting the mission of improving the economy and quality of life. Leaders, innovators and big dreamers welcomed here.

Platinum level Member $2,500 Excellent for leaders and innovators. Benefits are designed to give your

company the exposure to leverage your credibility and reach new markets.

gold level Member $1,300Ideal for proactive business executives looking to make high-level contacts and begin positioning their organizations as leaders in the community.

silver level Member $650A sensible and affordable membership perfect for many companies. Members receive additional marketing tools and discounted ticket pricing.

Bronze level Member $350This basic package allows your business to take advantage of valuable money saving benefits and access to networking and relationship-building opportunities.

greAter Springfield cHAMber Of cOMMerce finAnciAl repOrtFiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 (unaudited)

revenues Membership $342,947 Programs/Grants/Publications $338,235 Administration Fees $731,435 Other $9,498

Total revenue $1,422,115 exPenses Operating $1,200,784 Programs/Publications/ Activities $223,240

Total Expenses $1,424,024

change in net assets $(1,909) sTaTeMenT of fInancIal PosITIon Assets Cash - General Fund $203,254 Other Current Assets $244,797 Net Fixed Assets $132,044

Total assets $580,095 lIaBIlITIes and fund Balance Accounts Payable $27,619 Other Liabilities $247,785 Fund Balance - Unrestricted $304,691

Total liabilities & fund Balance $580,095

leAderSHip circle inVeStOrS

cHAMber Of

cOMMerce teAM

Michael McDorman

President/CEO

Chad YanceyFinance Director

Kelcie Webster

Visitor Center & Marketing Coordinator

Take Advantage Of These Great Opportunities

CONNECT TO GROW

Springfield-clArk cOunty SAfety cOuncil

Springfield-Clark County Safety Council, led by Justin Hayes, enables organizations to take

advantage of savings afforded by eliminating or reducing workplace injuries and illnesses. This program increases productivity and morale while positively impacting the bottom line.

AMbASSAdOrS clubAs our primary outreach committee, the Ambassadors Club, led by Amy Donahoe and

Eric Sirons provides a vital service to the chamber and the community. Ambassadors play a pivotal role in promoting chamber membership, member retention and the execution of special events.

buy SpringfieldThe “Buy Springfield” campaign, which launched the SpringfieldOH2Go

mobile app in 2013, encourages local businesses and Greater Springfield residents to boost the local economy by keeping their consumer and business dollars in the community.

SMAll buSineSS/ legiSlAtiVe AffAirS

Led by Jim Lagos, this group sponsors legislative meetings and events and keeps

members abreast of developments via web-based alerts and bulletins.

reAltOrS cOMMitteeThis group, led by Jeff Horne, reaches out to prospective and current residents

to help promote Springfield’s image as one of the country’s “best places to live cheaply.” (Forbes magazine).

Jeff Wyler-tOyOtA

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greAter Springfield MOVing fOrWArd

This community-driven vision initiative, led by Attorney Jim Peifer and Mayor Warren Copeland,

is comprised of five pillar groups that are establishing community priorities for five key areas: education, business, parks, downtown, and gateways and corridors.

pdAcThe Priority Development Advocacy Committee (PDAC), led by Mike McDorman, is a

collaboration between the City of Springfield, Clark County and other key community stakeholders to advocate for government support of economic development projects in Greater Springfield.

HitSAn important component of the area’s job creation and retention efforts, the HITS team, led by

Amy Donahoe, reaches out to local employers to connect them to the resources they need to help their business thrive and grow.

H I T S


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Our present and future success depends on the types of jobs we are able to attract or create. Whether or not those job opportunities come to our community will depend upon our ability to produce the talent these new and existing companies will need to be successful. In order to do that we must:

• Continue to build a vibrant community

• Become a community with a balanced demographic

• Become a place where prospective companies want to move and invest

• Become a place where prospective business recruits choose to live

• Become a place where people from outside of the community come to play

• Continue to grow a business community that thrives and expands

2014 marked one of our organization’s top years in terms of projects and collaborations designed to help us reach our goals.

Focusing on stabilizing our legacy manufacturing jobs and diversifying our jobs base to include higher paying professional level positions in the areas of banking, insurance, biomedical, and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math), we made significant progress in strengthening our workforce both present and future.

WOrkfOrce cOllAbOrAtiOnSThrough our support of business and educational partnerships and the $11.3 million Straight A grant, Springfield City Schools is working with Clark-Shawnee, Springfield CTC, GISA (Global Impact STEM Academy), and Clark State to develop and implement project-based learning curriculum in specific areas that will connect students to the area’s job opportunities. Most of the consortium’s work will take place at the former South High School, now called Greater Springfield CareerConnectED Center.

A HOliStic ApprOAcHCombine the work of the consortium with a local manufacturing collaborative to address workforce needs, a county-wide high school and college internship program, and the “It’s All About Me in Clark County” career exploration program for area 8th graders, and you have a job strategy sure to provide the quality workforce we need to attract and grow key employers in our community.

cIc InvesTorsThe Turner foundationclark county ohiospeedway llccity of springfieldspringfield foundation community Mercy health Partners

coxMedia groupfirstenergy foundationfifth third bankgordon food Servicekonecranespnc foundationSecurity national bankkapp constructionJames H. lagos co.Walter S. Quinlan foundation

Armoloy of Ohio, Inc.Benjamin SteelBill MarineBrower Insurance AgencyBryce Hill/Dearth Resources Inc.CBD AdvisorsCertified Heat TreatingComfort KeepersCompetition AccessoriesDole Fresh VegetablesEby-Brown Co.Emerich & PeiferJim Foreman Buick-GMC-CadillacHauck BrothersHays FabricatingHeidelberg Distributing Co.Jeff Wyler Springfield Auto MallMonte Zinn AutomotivePatrick FieldSeepexSheehan Bros VendingSweet ManufacturingTrutec IndustriesWallace & Turner InsuranceWencoYamada North AmericaYost Superior

CHaMPION fOR GROWTH

THE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION OF SPRINGFIELD, CLARK COUNTY

AWArd-Winning Student cAreer eVent More than 1,300 Clark County 8th graders had a chance to picture themselves pursuing their dream job in Clark County during the October “It’s All About Me in Clark County” career event held at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center in Springfield. More than 30 local businesses and organizations participated in the event that allowed students to learn more

about the kind of careers available in Clark County. The program was named runner up for the Ohio Economic Development Association’s excellence in Workforce development Innovation award, which recognizes “unique approaches to any aspect of workforce development and recognizes a person and/or organization that has developed innovative practices and programs.” Winning programs were required to show strategies that “provide direction, guidance, and motivation to Ohio’s workforce and business community.”

CHaMPION fOR GROWTH

our MIssIon

The Mission of the community Improvement corporation of springfield and clark county (cIc) is to establish and maintain an aggressive world-class economic development program that will maximize the ability of springfield and clark county to attract and support capital investment resulting in the creation of new jobs and the retention of existing jobs to maximize the job skills within our community’s labor force.

greaTer sPrIngfIeld cIc fInancIal rePorTFiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 (unaudited)

revenues Contributions $353,953 Federal and State Grants - Prime Ohio II $975,602 Local Grants - Prime Ohio II $1,848,791 Local Government Funding $205,298 Contract Revenue $91,823 Rents $67,610 Management Fees $10,300 Reimbursed Construction Costs $17,358 Other $30,339

Total revenue $3,601,074 exPenses Operating $417,603 Rents $37,551 Depreciation $6,592 Project Related: PDAC $60,000 National Road Commons Park $18,411 Nextedge $90,056 Prime Ohio II $3,440,690 Work Force Development $91,823 Other $53,371

Total Expenses $4,216,097 Less Capitalized Industrial Development $(3,392,693)

change in net assets $2,777,669 sTaTeMenT of fInancIal PosITIon Assets Cash - General Fund $133,628 Cash - Restricted $96,283 Accounts Receivalbe $985,526 Prepaid Expenses $6,745 Land $4,186,575 Industrial Development in progress $4,668,994 Furniture/Equipment/Signs $201,585 Accumulated Depreciation $(15,163)

Total assets $10,264,173 lIaBIlITIes and fund Balance Accounts Payable $251,020 Other Current Liablities $2,222,240 Notes Payable $1,819,087 Fund Balance - Unrestricted $5,875,543 Fund Balance - Temporarily Restricted $96,283

Total $10,264,173

SIGNIFICANT WINS FOR 2014 INCLUDED:sPeedWaY

headquarTers

exPansIon

350

new jobs

804

jobs retained

$9.1M

investment

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neW and exIsTIng

cusToMers

15 new jobs

85 jobs retained

$3.5M investment

heroux-devTeK

exPansIon to accommodate new contract with Boeing

50 new jobs

88 jobs retained

$24.5M investment

dole foods

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lIne To serve

norTheasTern u.s.

138 new jobs

611 jobs retained

$9M investment

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cOrridOrS And gAteWAyS

VETERANS BRIDGEDesigns were

completed for the Veterans Bridge

project, which begins in early 2015.

North Fountain Avenue welcomed two new businesses to its core block: BadaBing! Pizzeria, which relocated from Harding Road to accommodate its rapid growth and Sip & Dipity Paint Bar, which opened its doors in late summer.

The MacRay Co. tripled its size, expanding into a new downtown location on West North Street and Itinerant Studio expanded its operations into the former Winchester Carton Building on West Jefferson Street.

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EXPANSiONS, ADDITIONS

Student AcHieVeMent

STUDENT CAREER EVENT

Approximately 1,400 8th graders from Springfield City and Clark

County schools visited with more than 30 Clark County business and industry representatives at Clark State’s Hollenbeck Bayley

Conference Center learning about a variety of fields, from software

engineering to running a restaurant, and how they can achieve their own

goals right here in Clark County.

BIG IDEAS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCETransforming a community takes dedication, vision and most importantly, innovation.

Through the community strategic vision project, greater springfield Moving forward, our

community made significant progress addressing five key areas for community growth.

here are some highlights from 2014:

TRaNSfORMaTION 2014

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I N N O V A T I O N T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

JObS

PRIMEOHIO II2014 saw the substantial completion of the county’s first new industrial park in 20 years- the $8.5 million, 200-acre PrimeOhio II Industrial Park, a project of the Community Improvement Corporation of Springfield Clark County.

JObS

MANUFACTURING COLLABORATIVE

Fifteen local manufacturers partnered with educational, training and economic development

partners to create the Manufacturing Collaborative worker training program, designed to bridge the

gap between unskilled job seekers and new-generation manufacturing jobs.

TRaNSfORMaTION 2014 I N N O V A T I O N T R A N S F O R M A T I O N

pArkS

NTPRD CHILLERNTPRD Chiller Ice Arena marked its first year with more than 100,000 visits and the creation of the NHL-affiliate youth hockey team – the Springfield Blue Jackets.

pArkS

CHAMPION CITY KINGS Champion City Kings Prospective Baseball League

ranked 7th in the league for fan attendance and received a new scoreboard during its inaugural year

at Carleton Davidson Stadium.

pArkS

INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUNDRotary completed the construction of an inclusive playground at Snyder Park, allowing all children, regardless of their mobility, to enjoy a safe and accessible play area together.

Jobs andJob Readiness student achievement downtown development paRks and GReenspace coRRidoRs and Gateways

GReateR spRinGfield movinG foRwaRd: five pRioRities

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cOrridOrS And gAteWAyS

FOUNTAIN AVENUE

STREETSCAPEThe corridor beautification

project, Fountain Avenue streetscaping, was

extended an additional block south, from Veterans

Bridge to Main Street.

Student AcHieVeMent

CAREER-CONNECT-EDThrough the $11.3 million Straight A grant, Springfield City Schools, with Clark-Shawnee, Springfield CTC, GISA (Global Impact STEM Academy), and Clark State, work to develop and implement project-based learning curriculum in specific areas that will connect students to the area’s job opportunities. Most of the consortium’s work will take place at the former South High School, now called Greater Springfield CareerConnectED Center.


Retained

Commercial investment in Springfield/Clark County

contacted by the Hire-Invest-Train-Space retention team resulting in 281 follow-up interviews and 122 companies receiving hiring, training, space or retention assistance

underwent career-path surveys and were introduced to careers in Clark County through the “All About Me in Clark County” career fair

1,588

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION

$64+ MILLION

1,300

INNOVATE-TRANSFORM-REPEAT

miles traveled on site selection visits to meet with prospective companies about locating or expanding their operations in Springfield

2,300

8TH GRadERS

524 buSINESSES

Jobs Created1,262

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Cost of the state-of-the-art scoreboard constructed and financed through the CIC for National Trail Parks and Recreation District’s Carleton Davidson Field

$250,000

Number of LED lights on the 14 ft by 48 ft billboard constructed by the CIC and funded by the Clark County Convention Facilities Authority to promote tourism in Greater Springfield

200,000

SETTING THE BAR HIGHCOMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATION: GOALS

aSSET MaRkETINGTHROuGH:

• Development of an “I-70 Logistics Corridor” Collaborative

• industry Trade Shows

• Consultant Marketing Visits and Forums

• Workforce Development Training

• Economic Development Conferences

buILd uPON THE STRENGTHS of the H.I.T.S. retention and expansion program by reaching out to 500 businesses and conducting personal meetings with 50 commercial and industrial companies GROW

internship opportunities for students and businesses throughout Clark County

SuPPORT

PaRTNER with local resources to focus workforce development efforts on targeted industries — as identified in the Industry and Workforce Analysis project

The Smart Way To Grow

H I T S

local businesses and realtors’ efforts in recruiting professionals to work and live in Springfield

PROMOTE Greater Springfield as a community rich with assets

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Our MiSSiOnThe Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit economic development agency responsible for competitively marketing Greater Springfield as a destination for conventions, tour groups and individual travelers. The goal of these marketing efforts is to enhance the employment opportunities and economic prosperity of our city and county. Our tourism industry benefits from the CVB marketing programs and gains direct access to the visitor market.

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GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: YEAR IN REVIEW

The tourism industry in Clark County is directly responsible for nearly $368 million in local economic impact. Hotels, restaurants, gas stations, retailers and other suppliers benefit from the marketing programs undertaken by the CVB to drive visitation to Greater Springfield.

According to data gathered by Smith Travel Research, hotel occupancy rates in Greater Springfield are up approximately 8 percent over the past two years. Room demand has led to new hotel construction including the Holiday Inn Express on Leffel Lane, with more new hotels potentially on the way.

It’s the Greater Springfield CVB’s goal to help drive this growth – and provide support to our local partners - with innovative marketing programs, multi-platform promotions and state-of-the-art digital presence.

The Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau began 2014 with a rebranding process designed specifically to appeal to potential visitors.

The rebranding process, led by Hucklebuck Design Studio, began by engaging local tourism stakeholder groups and expanded to include focus group sessions with tourism front staff personnel.

The four-month discovery, benchmarking and brand strategy process resulted in new brand iconography that emphasizes Springfield’s central location within the state of Ohio. The new “Find Your Unwind” tagline helps establish Greater Springfield as a destination where visitors can enjoy unique experiences at a relaxed pace.

A brand launch party for local stakeholders and media was held in August at the Westcott Solar House. The official roll-out of the brand included its insertion on local tourism partner ads appearing on the new CFA-funded LED billboard along Interstate 70.

As we move into 2015 the new brand will influence the redesign of the CVB’s visitor guide and digital presence, and will be a visible presence in Greater Springfield as the first of seven custom-wrapped SCAT buses hit the streets.

One of seven ScAt buses wrapped with the new “find your unwind” design.

fINd yOuR uNWINd

GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU: YEAR IN REVIEW

2014 OHiO cOnference On tOuriSMMore than 300 travel professionals from across the state were introduced to Springfield and all it has to offer, when the CVB hosted the Ohio Travel Association’s Conference on Tourism in August.

TourismOhio Director, Mary Cusick, was among attendees who represented nearly every facet of the industry. The immediate economic impact of the conference was an estimated $300,000 as well as the intangible impact of exposing these top tourism professionals to the community.

i-70 led billbOArdTravelers along Interstate 70 began seeing Springfield in a brand new light this summer thanks to a new LED billboard, funded by the Clark County Convention Facilities Authority. The CVB was entrusted with creating the content for the billboard as well as maintaining that content on a consistent basis. The tourism-centric ads, seen by an estimated 60,000 travelers daily are offered free of charge to our local tourism partners.

StAteWide MArketing AWArdS This fall the Greater Springfield CVB received 11 awards for marketing excellence – six MIDDY awards from the Ohio Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus and five RUBY awards from the Ohio Travel Association. The RUBY awards included the Delegates Choice Award for the CVB’s new brand.

AWArd-Winning ViSitOrS center Champion City Guide & Supply - a partnership between the Greater Springfield Chamber and CVB - received national recognition in August when it was awarded a special certificate of excellence from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). Champion City’s unique mix of visitor services, heritage brand apparel and locally-sourced gift items continues to increase local pride in the community, increase foot traffic downtown and validate downtown Springfield as a viable location for retail business.

greAter Springfield cVb finAnciAl repOrtFiscal Year Ended December 31, 2014 (unaudited)

reVenueS Accomodations Tax $422,263 Grant $10,000 Other $1,085

Total revenue $433,348

expenSeS Operating $270,716 Programs/Publications/Activities $198,229

Total Expenses $468,945 Accrued Contract Reserves $5,030

change in net assets $(40,627)

StAteMent Of finAnciAl pOSitiOn Assets Cash - General Fund $176,708 Other Current Assets $114,766 Net Fixed Assets $9,660

Total assets $301,134

liAbilitieS And fund bAlAnce Accounts Payable $28,008 Accrued Contract Reserves $13,330 Fund Balance - Unrestricted $259,796

Total liabilities & fund Balance $301,134

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2014 OtA conference on tourism and ruby Awards


For Excellence in Tourism Marketing

Tourism supports one out of every 13 full-time jobs in Clark County

Copies of S |O Springfield Visitors Guide printed and distributed. Electronic version received in excess of 5,500 views.

Estimated economic impact of the tourism industry in Clark County. (Calendar year 2013, source: tourism economics)

INNOVATE-TRANSFORM-REPEATGREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU

40,000

STaTEWIdE aWaRdS

$368M

$300kEstimated impact of 2014 Conference on Tourism held in Springfield

NEW bRaNd

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11vISITS TO cvB and springfieldevent.com websites

47,000

4,297 JObS

SETTING THE BAR HIGHGREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION + VISITORS BUREAU: GOALS

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dyNaMIC CONTENT driven to the I-70 LED Board that is viewed by 1.8M travelers each month

Apply new branding, infographics and iconography to our

REGIONaLLy fOCuSEd Visitors Guide

Advance our web presence with a goal of being bEST IN THE STaTE

Engage visitors with new

ExpEriEntial

tourism offerings in partnership with our attractions

Develop informational kiosks and wayfinding signage downtown to better

ENGaGE vISITORS

Aggressively market the NaTIONaL

ROad CONvENTION dISTRICT to potential conferences and events

Build perception of Springfield as aCOMMuNITy ON THE RISEwith a series of branded public bus wraps

cHAMber executiVe cOMMittee

Joyce chiltonCommissionerCity of Springfield

Jim scobyTrusteeSpringfield Township

Marta Wojcik Executive Director and CuratorWestcott House

Kevin loftisMidland Properties

eric evansOwner,Ohio Caverns

daren cotterChief Financial OfficerThe Turner Foundation

John landessExecutive DirectorThe Turner Foundation

Chairman of the Board

Jim lagosAttorneyLagos & Lagos

Vice Chairman

William fralickPresident/CEOSecurity National Bank

Past Chairman

William fralickPresident/CEOSecurity National Bank

Chairman

Karen duncan CommissionerCity of Springfield

Karen duncan CommissionerCity of Springfield

Mike hivelyClerkSpringfield Township

allan hessExecutive Director Clark County Agricultural Society

Michael McdormanPresident/CEOGreater SpringfieldChamber of Commerce


Secretary

John detrickCommissioner Clark County

John landessExecutive DirectorThe Turner Foundation

Warren copelandMayorCity of Springfield

Vice Chairman

richard l. lohnesCommissionerClark County

greAter Springfield cOnVentiOn & ViSitOrS bureAu bOArd Of directOrS

Jim lagosAttorneyLagos & Lagos Treasurer

cOMMunity iMprOVeMent cOrpOrAtiOn bOArd Of directOrS

cHAMber bOArd Of directOrS

Tony KenneyPresidentSpeedway LLC

deanMyersEnterprise ArchitectLexisNexis

Jo alice BlondinPresidentClark State Community College

Paul c. hiltzNetwork CEO Community Mercy Health Partners

laurie JoynerPresidentWittenberg University

Tom sothardSenior Vice President Head of Region AmericasKonecranes

Secretary Treasurer

alicia sweet-huppPresident/CEOSweet Manufacturing

nick (roberts) castidesVice President MarketingCoxMedia Group Ohio

sunny dhingra PresidentS & D Innovators

John W. McKinnon IIIShareholder- In-ChargeClark SchaeferHackett

dean BlairPresident Stingray Enterprises

Chairman

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convEntion & visitors BurEau

community improvEmEnt corporation

grEatEr springfiEld chamBEr of commErcE


OUR BOARDS OF DIRECTORS

Tom sothardSenior Vice President Head of Region AmericasKonecranes

leann castilloDirectorNTPRD

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