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March/April 2014Building Business Success!
New Albany Chamber Recognized with the 2014 Founders Day Committee Community Connection Award
The New Albany Founders Day Community Connection Award was established in 2008 to recognize and showcase the outstanding work and services performed by an area non-profit civic group that serves our community and sur-rounding area.
Pictured from left to right: Courtney Orr, Chamber Executive Director; Sue McCaffrey, Chamber Office Manager; and, New Albany Founders Day Committee representative Beckie Knore.
Engage - Mobilize - Volunteer
The New Albany Chamber invites you to join our Member Activation and Connection Team, an exclusive group of business professionals that work to shape the future of the Chamber and serve as advocates and “good will” ambas-sadors for the organization. This special group of volunteers will help to foster meaningful, long-lasting relationships, as well as welcome and inform new members. The Chamber also welcomes you to volunteer at one of many great events such as the recent Business & Community Expo, an educational breakfast or luncheon, a Business After Hours or the wildly popular Taste of New Albany in August. Please e-mail us at: [email protected] to let us know how you would like to make a significant impact toward the many activities offered to New Albany Chamber members and future members.
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A Message from the Chamber Chair
Charles Dankworth, CFP®, CIMA®, UBS Financial Services Inc.Congratulations to our Executive Director, Courtney Orr and her husband, John, on the birth of their beautiful, healthy daughter, Kinleigh Laine, on February 18. Mother, father, and brother (Cash) are all doing fine, as well.
I would like to extend a big thank you to our Board members. During Courtney’s maternity leave,
Gold Member Companies
Sustaining Platinum LeadersAbercrombie & Fitch
Aetna
Accel, Inc.
American Electric Power
Bob Evans Farms
Buckeye Interactive
Commercial Vehicle Group
Discover Financial Services
Limited Brands
Metcalf Design & Printing Center
Mount Carmel-New Albany Surgical Hospital
New Albany Company
New Albany Country Club
OSU Medical Center
Tween Brands
Brady Ware
Callard Company
Courtyard by Marriott New Albany
e-Cycle
Friendship Village of Columbus
Heartland Bank
HER-The Raines Group
INC@8000
Insurance Office of Central Ohio
Jeyes
KDC Columbus
Limited Stores LLC
New Albany Gardens & Care Center
New Albany-Plain Local Schools
Ohio Auto Club-AAA
Otterbein Senior Lifestlye Choices
Pharmaforce
Sam’s Club
Smoot Construction Company
State Farm Insurance
TS24
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
UBS Financial Services
Orr Family Welcomes New Arrival
The New Albany Chamber is proud to announce the arrival of Kinleigh Laine Orr, daughter of Courtney, Chamber Executive Director, and husband John. Kinleigh was born Tuesday, Feb. 18 weighing in at 9 lbs. 11 ozs.Mother and baby are doing great. Along with the arrival of their daughter, John and Courtney also have a son, Cash. Congratulations to the Orr family!
the Board is stepping up its game by investing double time to make sure that our Chamber continues to deliver maximum value to the Chamber membership and the New Albany community. Most importantly, my deepest gratitude goes to Sue McCaffrey, Chamber Office Manager. Sue has stepped up in a big way to help us stay on track. Her skills and talents are exceptional and her enthusiasm for our Chamber is remarkable.
This past January, the Board reorganized the Chamber’s key focus areas into four major divisions – Membership, Communications, Events and Economic Development. All four divisions are moving forward with plans to take our Chamber to a much higher level of performance and engagement for the benefit of our business community. The most exciting part of my job is the collaboration that we create with businesses, our city government and other entities within the community. Without exception, everyone wants to join our quest to make New Albany a better place for business.
As we learned last year with the proposed business tax increases under House Bill 59, we cannot bury our heads in the sand. We have to stay alert to changes around us. We are creating an exceptional business community where dreams can become realities through teamwork among the New Albany Company, the City of New Albany and our businesses. Together, there is nothing that we cannot achieve.
“It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” – Walt Disney
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Welcome New Members!Options Utility Consulting-New Albany6969 Doran Dr.
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614-855-7440
chooseutility.com/burnip
Welcome Doug Burnip!
“Options Utility Consulting is an independent energy broking and consulting firm offering impartial advice on how to reduce and manage your energy costs. We work closely with all types of businesses in the public and private sectors and specialize in helping charities and non-profit organizations achieve the right price for their energy. We are recognized as a leading consultancy reducing energy costs for clients while providing a high level of energy management, all on a no fee basis.”
Pamer Chiropractic1165 N. Hamilton Rd.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-607-1118
chiropamer.com
Welcome Michael Pamer!
“Dr. Michael Pamer is a chiropractor committed to providing pain relief for many symptoms and conditions so that you can have a higher quality of life. At our Gahanna chiropractic office, you will receive the best care through the use of modern chiropractic techniques and technology. Dr. Michael Pamer and the staff at Pamer Chiropractic have a genuine concern for your well-being and health!”
Streamliner Solutions Group, LLC5828 Zarley St.
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614-454-1401streamlinersolutionsgroup.com
Welcome Lora Gray!
“At Streamliner Solutions Group we don’t offer products, we offer solutions to identify and work to resolve issues that you may not even know exist. We look into the root cause of not only problems that you may be facing, but at your business as a whole. Based on our over 50 years of combined experience in the realm of Human Resources, IT and Quality we can readily identify potential “hazards” in your business and work to eliminate them before they can cause disaster.”
Datatalk Telecom, Inc.3930 Indianola Ave.
Columbus, Ohio 43214
614-784-7100
data-talk.com
Welcome Steve Blazer!
“We install and service business telephone systems and healthcare nurse call systems.”
King Business Interiors, Inc.6155 D Huntley Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43229
614-430-0020
kbiince.com
Welcome Paula Godwin!
“King Business Interiors is a woman-owned commercial furnishings and flooring company serving Greater Central Ohio. The business was founded on the principle of delivering customer service that exceeds clients’ expectations. For 13 years, we’ve been doing just that.”
New Albany Family FootCare, Inc.5071 Forest Dr., Ste. B
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614-656-7054
newalbanyfamilyfootcare.com
Welcome Dr. Mark E. Barnhart!
“Dr. Mark E. Barnhart and staff of New Albany Family FootCare, Inc. are committed to providing the best medical foot care support for each individual patient. We resist the thought that all needs are the same for everyone and value the concept of tailored medical care to each individual patient.”
Oakstone Financial Management, LLC663 Ulverston Dr.
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
614-775-9469oakstonecolumbus.com
Welcome Seth Becker!
“We take a comprehensive approach, eliminating guesswork and highlighting the big picture. We help coordinate activities among the various financial professionals, insuring nothing is missed or overlooked. In this way you can invest with confidence, prepare for retirement, educate your children, or give to others without risking your other goals and objectives.”
Jan./Feb. newsletter photo correc-tion from left to right: Joe Eulberg, Bob Evans; Earl Oremus, Head of School, Marburn Academy; and, Scott Burton, Associate Head of School, Marburn Academy.
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Ella Restaurant + Bar features modern American cuisine in a casual, upscale dining room and expansive patio in New Albany. Capitalizing on the highly sustainable local food trend, Executive Chef Travis Hyde and Sous Chef John Dever have created unique seasonal menu choices at Ella. Ella Restaurant is open for lunch at 11 a.m. Monday-Friday. Dinner is served at 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Stop by at 266 E. Main St. (Route 62) or visit ella-restaurant.com.
Healthy New Albany will co-host The Challenge Family Triathlon coming to New Albany this summer July 25-27! In 2011, 2012 and 2013, this event was voted Race of the Year. The event will include a Woman’s Only Triathlon, a Junior Challenge Triathlon and an International Tri and Half Iron. The finish line celebration will take place at New Albany’s Market Square.
J.P. LaFramboise has been recognized as one of the Top Wealth Managers in Columbus highest in service and overall satisfaction. Nearly 1,000 award candidates in the Columbus area were considered for the Five Star Wealth Manager Award and approximately 11 percent were bestowed this prestigious title in 2013. More than 2300 area registered financial services professionals were surveyed.
Member SpotlightKyle Gleich, Western & Southern Financial Group, has qualified for an elite production and client-service club within the Western & Southern Financial Group.
New Albany Methodist Church hosts blood drives for the American Red Cross six times a year. Active partner participation from the local community is welcomed through blood donation; blood drive refreshments or samples of goods/services; and, reward donations for the “Blood Is Needed-Give Often” donor rewards program. Future drives are March 31, June 2, August 11, October 13 and December 18 from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. New Albany Methodist Church is located at 20 Third St. in New Albany just off US Route 62.
Philip Heit was honored by New Albany City Council by naming the new community health center currently under construction in his name. The Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany is set to open in late 2014, encompassing a 55,000 sq. ft. health anchor in New Albany’s Village Center. Like no other health center, this center will combine healthcare, individual fitness and community wellness activities all in one location. The partners of the center-City of New Albany, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Healthy New Albany-are working to transform the community and improve people’s everyday lives.
Member Spotlight ContinuedNew Members ContinuedFASTSIGNS of Westerville654A Brooksedge Blvd.
Westerville, Ohio 43081
614-890-3821
fastsigns.com/44
Welcome Tom DeVries!
“At FASTSIGNS® of Westerville, you get visual communications solutions including sign and graphic consultation and design, production, delivery and installation services. Whether you need architectural signs, vehicle graphics, point-of-purchase posters or a building identification sign, we’re more than ready to help you meet your visual communications goals.”
Carter Capital Management6530 Campus Oval #260
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614-947-8800
cartercapitalmanagement.net
Welcome Marilyn Carter!
“Corporate and institutional investors cannot put their organization’s money at unnecessary risk. That’s why you need capital management advisors that have handled billions of dollars in assets like the advisors at Carter Capital Management. Our products and services are designed especially for small or midsized businesses. If you are a business owner, we can help you and your employees with financial solutions for short- and long-term growth.”
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Member Spotlight
Unemployment Compensation 301This webinar will provide an overview of the hearing process, discuss how to best prepare for an unemployment hearing and let you know what to expect.Thursday, April 17, 2014, from 1:30 - 3 p.m.Register at [email protected]
Member Spotlight ContinuedThe New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix and Family Day has been named the #1 Specialty Equestrian Event of 2013 by North American Riders Group (NARG). The NARG Board designated this title to recognize the events that show unique caliber and produce a fabulous sporting event. This includes top-level equestrian sport and entertainment. For many years, the Wexners have hosted this incredible day including live music, carnival rides, entertainment, art, food, a classic equestrian show and a $125,000 Fédération Equestre Internationale grand prix with the top 30 riders from around the world.
New Albany Women’s Network (NAWN) Accepting Applications for College Scholarships This annual application process is open to seniors enrolled at New Albany High School. Interested seniors are asked to visit Jeff Stahlman, who serves as the New Albany High School College Counselor, to pick up an application. Deadline for submission is May 1, 2014. Applicants must submit the completed application, letters of recommendation, an essay detailing their community service experience, the contribution to the community because of the service, and how the experience helped them develop leadership skills. Two $2,000 scholarship winners will be chosen at the May 2014 NAWN board meeting.
Two Men And A Truck kicks off Movers for Moms Drive to help mothers in shelters, a community-supported program that aids moms in crisis on Mother’s Day. This spring marks the seventh anniversary of Movers for Moms. Since its introduction, the program has expanded to 30 states and more than 120 franchises. Last year was the program’s most successful year-to-date, with more than 110,000 items collected for donation to 100 shelters across 30 states. Anyone interested in supporting local moms in need can visit twomenandatruck.com/moversformoms to find the nearest participating Two Men And A Truck franchise. Donation boxes will be set up near your neighborhood March 15 through May 11.
City of New Albany portions of Thompson Rd. will be closed from Hamilton Rd. to US 62 for bridge work. Only local traffic should utilize Thompson Rd. during the time of March 19 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. No through traffic will be permitted beyond the bridge, but a detour will be posted.
Save The Date!• Business After HoursTues., May 20, 2014New Albany Links Pub5:30-7:30 p.m.Cash bar with refreshments provided
• Taste of New AlbanyMarket SquareSun., August 3, 2014Tickets go on sale Mon., June 2visit newalbanychamber.com for event details
Nth Degree Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Located at 1379 E. Johnstown Rd. Nth Degree features unique furniture and accessories. Pictured left to right: Brett Ramm, Cynthia Minter, Mike Durik, Neil Hauschild, Mike Puskas, Andy Cooke, Brad Griffith, Tara Abraham, Charlie Dankworth and Brenda Andracki.
New Members Continued
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2014 New Albany Business and Community ExpoThis highly successful annual event is held for the purpose of the community to learn about Chamber member business services, collect product samples and to help with business-to-business connections.
The free event attracted approximately 400 attendees and more than 60 businesses. Generous sponsorships were provided by Accelerated Rehabilitation, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Courtyard by Marriott of New Albany, Datatalk Telecom, Inc., DeVry University, Ella Restaurant + Bar, King Business Interiors, Mount Carmel, New Al-bany FootCare, Inc., Redwood Management, Shred-it, Snap Fitness, Western & Southern Financial Group, State Representative- Anne Gonzales and Yard Solutions. The Chamber would also like to thank the generosity of the Church of the Resurrection for the ideal event space.
Expo Cafe
Exciting new additions to this year’s event included the Expo Cafe and Mount Carmel’s participation to facilitate healthcare components such as the mobile mammography unit, an exercise physiologist and nutritionist and blood pressure checks.
Mount Carmel Health
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Congratulations Betts and Lora Beresford- winners of the Weekend in New Albany presented by Courtyard by Marriott of New Albany and Ella Restaurant + Bar.
Thank you to the businesses that contributed door prizes and participated in the Expo Cafe. Contributing businesses included Accel, Inc., Buckeye Interactive, ChaseTek, CityScene Media Group/Healthy New Albany Magazine, DeVry University, Finlandscape, The Hilton at Easton, Holiday Inn Express at Easton, le Gateau, New Albany Country Club, New Albany Classic, New Albany Symphony Orchestra, Nth Degree, Panera Bread, Smoothie King of Gahanna, Steak Escape, The Raines Group and Winding Hollow Country Club.
Photos courtesy of David Charlowe Signature Gallerie
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2014 Chamber Board of Trustees
Tonia Irion-e-Cycle, LLC; Mike Puskas-State Security; Lewis Smoot, Jr.-Smoot Construction; Brad Griffith-Buckeye Interactive; Tara Abraham-Accel, Inc.; Brad Fischer-Aetna; Sandy Diggs-Sandy Diggs Insurance and Financial Services; and, Mark Moorehead-Big Red RoosterNot pictured: Greg Ford-One Church; Dr. Amy Wagner-Animals R Special; Rob Harris-Huntington National Bank; April Domine-New Albany Schools; Rolando de Aguiar-Tween Brands, Inc.; Ron Cadieux-The Raines Group; Jason Koma-Mount Carmel; and, Tony Shill-New Albany Country Club
Front row left to right:Hope Wolman-Insurance Office of Central Ohio; Cherie Nelson-Kelly Ser-vices; Craig Fullen-The Ful-len Law Group Co., LPA; Courtney Orr-New Albany Chamber of Commerce; Charlie Dankworth-UBS Financial Services; Stacey Sampson-Telhio Credit Union; and, Jennifer Chrys-ler-City of New AlbanyBack row left to right:Andy Cooke-Cooke, Demers & Gleason; Mike Durik-Mike Durik Consult-ing; Jacqueline MacLaren-MacLaren Law, LLC; Ben Collins-Plain Township;
Rolando de Aguiar is the Chief Financial Officer for Tween Brands, Inc. the leading retailer in tween apparel for girls and boys under the trade names of Justice & Brothers. Tween Brands has over 1,000 stores worldwide.
In his role, Rolando is responsible for his Company’s leadership of the financial function including strategy. He is a critical part of the management leadership team that successfully led the company through periods of extreme change. This included re-branding of the company’s flagship brand, developing a new financial model and structure for the successful repositioning of the chain, major changes in infrastructure and people assets and embarking the company on a trajectory of successful record retail seasons for over three years.
Rolando is a seasoned financial executive with more than 30 years of experience, twenty of them in the retail arena. He
started his career with Exxon and Occidental that laid the foundation of his experience in the mergers and acquisition, change management and cost control areas.
His subsequent experiences with Sears, Ames and Abacus Advisors, a New York-based advisory firm, rounded out his experience and provided a great platform from which he joined Tween Brands over five years ago.
Rolando holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts and is a CPA. He has attended a number of executive development programs and taught courses at several universities in the U.S. and abroad.
Meet Our Board Members
Rolando de AguiarExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Tween Brands, Inc.
8323 Walton Parkway
New Albany, OH 43054
(614) 775-3935
tweenbrands.com
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Upcoming Events
Health Strides
Thursday, May 8, 201411:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.New Albany Country Club$25 member$35 non-member
For event details and to register online, visit newalbanychamber.com
Legislative Breakfast
Thursday, June 19, 20147:30 - 9 a.m.
McCoy Center$20 member
$30 non-member
For event details and to register online, visit newalbanychamber.com
Dr. Phil Heit and Tracy Ingram, Executive Director of Healthy New Albany, will be the featured speakers of this informative healthcare event. Healthy New Albany, whose mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle culture for those who live and work in New Albany will highlight the features of the new Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany
• HealthyNewAlbany’sVisionfortheHealthiestCommunity by Dr. Phil Heit
• Overviewof thePhilipHeitCenterforHealthyNewAlbany by Tracy Ingram
• OhioStateCoreWellnessHealthAssessment by Dr. Tom Best
Join state and local government officials to review current business topics and related issues that may affect your business.
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NEW ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAL U I S B I A V A • M U S I C D I R E C T O R
Short Ride on a Fast Machine
Sunday, April 6 | 3 pm
HOLST The Planets
BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 2
ADAMS Short Ride on a Fast MachineJon Kimura Parker, piano
Come one, come all to this visually stunning performance made accessible to the hearing impaired, including a laser light display and beautiful photos of our universe!
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55 West Main StreetP.O. Box 202New Albany, OH 43054614-855-4400
newalbanychamber.com
2014 Board of Trustees
Charles Dankworth, Chair UBS Financial Services • 939-2060
Tara Abraham, Vice Chair Accel, Inc. • 656-1100
Craig Fullen, Past Chair The Fullen Law Group Co., LPA • 656-4084
Rob Harris, Treasurer, Trustee 3rd Yr. Huntington National Bank • 480-0031
Sandra Diggs, Secretary Sandy Diggs Ins. and Financial Services•855-1014
Mike Durik, Trustee 3rd Yr. Mike Durik Consulting • 330-9929
Brad Fischer, Trustee 3rd Yr. Aetna • 933-6000
BradGriffith,Trustee3rdYr. Buckeye Interactive • 289-7900
Mark Moorehead, Trustee 3rd Yr. Big Red Rooster • 225-0200
Mike Puskas, Trustee 3rd Yr. State Security • 441-4425
Stacey Sampson, Trustee 3rd Yr. Telhio Credit Union • 221-3233 x 7600
Lewis Smoot, Jr. Trustee 3rd Yr. Smoot Construction • 253-9000
Dr. Amy Wagner, Trustee 3rd Yr. Animals R Special • 855-0880
Hope Wolman, Trustee 3rd Yr. Insurance Office of Central Ohio • 939-5471
Andrew Cooke, Trustee 2nd Yr. Cooke, Demers & Gleason, LLC • 939-0930
Greg Ford, Trustee 2nd Yr. One Church • 448-8162
Jacqueline MacLaren, Trustee 2nd Yr. MacLaren Law, LLC • 855-6527
Cherie Nelson, Trustee 2nd Yr. Kelly Services • 738-6682
Rolando de Aguiar, Trustee 1st Yr. Tween Brands, Inc. • 775-3739
Ron Cadieux, Trustee 1st Yr. The Raines Group • 855-8700
Tonia Irion, Trustee 1st Yr. e-Cycle, LLC • 210-1120
Jason Koma, Trustee 1st Yr. Mount Carmel • 546-3410
Tony Shill, Trustee 1st Yr. New Albany Country Club • 939-8500
Ex-Officios
Jennifer Chrysler – City of New Albany • 855-3913
Ben Collins – Plain Township • 855-7770
April Domine– New Albany Schools • 855-2040
Staff
Courtney Orr – Executive Director Sue McCaffrey – Office Manager
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-Noon
March
24-28 New Albany Schools Spring Break
April
6 New Albany Symphony Orchestra presents Short Ride on a Fast Machine
8-9 Chamber office is closed
10 Open House and Ribbon Cutting-Snap Fitness
18 New Albany Schools-Closed
May
4 Spirit Sprint 5k
8 Health Strides Chamber event-New Albany Countru Club
17 New Albany Founders Day Parade and Celebration
26 Memorial Day-New Albany Schools Closed
29 Last Day for New Albany Schools
SAVE THE DATE!
Chamber Events
May 20 Business After Hours
June 19 Legislative Breakfast
August 3 Taste of New Albany
September 18 Community Update Breakfast
December 4 Annual Meeting and Delta Awards
Visit www.newalbanychamber.com for event details.
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