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Working Healthy . . . . . . . . . . p. 6

Chamber Presents Ten Awards . . . . p. 12

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The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce exists to provide valuable services for our members, to advocate for a positive business environment,

and to stimulate economic development.

[ Officers of the Board ]

Larry Vicarel | Chair Prestige Technical Services Dawn Segrist | Chair Elect

Henkle Schueler/Bunnell Hill Jeff Teague | Secretary Responsible Services

Pest Management Division Roger Cupp | Treasurer

Donovan Donohoo, Jr & Assoc. CPA’s Dave Moushey | Past Chair

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Denny Begue | Brower Insurance Dr. David Berring | Everybody’s Health Eric Bostian | SUMCO Phoenix Corp

Terry Doyle | Creative Health Ins. Solutions Konrad Kircher | Kircher Law Office, LLC Randy Kuvin | Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co. Michael Miller | Graydon Head & Ritchey

Rebecca Stevens | Warren Co. Career Ctr. Dr. George Sehi | Sinclair

Community College Harry Wagner | UGJ CPA’s

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Insurance Company Dawn Segrist | Henkle Schueler/

Bunnell Hill Development Pam Shannon | TriHealth

Larry Vicarel | Prestige Technical Services John Harris, IOM | NEC Chamber

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Angie Morgan | Marketing & Communications Specialist

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Helping Ohio Companies Create JobsSenator George Voinovich

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Combat Misery at Work - Understanding the Problem of Anonymity

Working Healthy presented by Linder Center of HOPE & TriHealth Corporate Health p.6-7Rethinking Depression And Your HealthContributed by Michael Keys, Director, Senior Adult Psychiatry, Linder Center of HOPECreating Healthy Work RelationshipsContributed by TriHealth Corportate Health

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Ever since I left the governor’s office, I have watched thousands of good-paying manu-facturing jobs leave our great state, leaving families in crisis. And I have been trying to figure out new ways in Washington to help our state officials reverse that trend. Recently, we got a big win signed into law for Ohio businesses – but our work can’t stop there.

A few weeks ago, President Bush signed into law an amendment I authored that promises to help struggling businesses

make new investments, expand operations and create jobs. The Foreclosure Preven-tion Act of 2008 included my amendment to provide tax relief to the very companies that are hurting the most in Ohio.

It allows companies operating at a loss the option of claiming their accumulated alter-native minimum tax (AMT) and research and development (R&D) tax credits if they use the funds to make new capital invest-ments and create new jobs. But time is running out – this provision expires at the end of 2008. I hope that every eligible company takes advantage of it.

While this is a big win indeed, our work is far from done. I am pursuing even more initiatives to improve the competitiveness of U.S. and Ohio businesses:

Corporate Tax Reform: I recently intro-duced a bill, the Manufacturing, Assem-bling, Development, and Export in the USA Tax Act — or MADE in the USA Tax Act — to provide tax relief to domestic corpora-tions and small businesses. My legislation would eliminate tax breaks that advantage foreign competitors and encourage compa-nies to move jobs overseas, and the addi-tional revenues would then be used to cut taxes on large and small businesses that invest and create jobs in the United States, including: cutting the corporate tax rate to 28 percent from 35 percent; increasing the domestic activities deduction to 12 percent from 9 percent of qualifying income for S corporations and partnerships that are not taxed at the corporate rate; and making permanent the expanded small business expensing provision enacted in 2003 and that expires in 2011.

Energy Independence: I have cosponsored multiple pieces of legislation to increase our domestic supply of both traditional and alter-native energy sources, including oil, coal, natural gas, oil shale, tar sands, nuclear power and other forms of alternative and renewable energy. I recently introduced an

amendment that would open up the Outer Continental Shelf to oil and gas exploration and use a portion of the revenues to fund research into alternative energy. I am also leading the effort to make Ohio a leader in energy production by expanding nuclear power and coal-to-liquids technology.

Intellectual Property Rights: I have joined Senators Specter, Leahy and Bayh to intro-duce comprehensive intellectual property (IP) enforcement legislation that treats IP theft with the seriousness it demands by offering a focused, aggressive solution to stop counterfeiting. Our bill would preserve jobs and protect the health and safety of American citizens by increasing IP enforce-ment through improved coordination among the federal and state agencies charged with IP protection and making permanent many of the President’s current initiatives to combat IP theft.

Workforce Development: This year, I introduced legislation aimed at making it easier for states to develop regional work-force development and economic develop-ment programs that meet the needs of the workers and employers. The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Develop-ment (WIRED) Act of 2008 will help states attract and retain businesses and jobs by helping to ensure that the state can leverage its federal workforce dollars with federal development dollars. This will help ensure that Ohio has a well-qualified and well-trained workforce that meets regional employers’ needs.

I am very concerned about our country and the ability of our businesses to compete in a global economy. I will continue to work hard to build an infrastructure of competitiveness so that our businesses can prosper and create jobs for hardworking Ohioans.

For more detail about using the AMT and R & D tax credits, please feel free to contact Jan Fowler in my DC office at 202-224-3353.

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Combat Misery at WorkUnderstanding the Problem of AnonymityImagine your first day on a job. With equal measures of expectation and dread, you head to work, not sure yet what you face – much less who you’ll be working with. Now, imagine waking up to go to work a year later, and all you feel is the dread. You feel like no one would miss you much if you didn’t show up, and you certainly wouldn’t miss the job, but you can’t afford to lose it. So you go in each day and do what’s required. But you spend hours in your lonely workspace just waiting to go home.

This isn’t what you thought you were signing on for. On top of that, there’s no one you can share your frustra-tions with. And if another opportunity presented itself, you’d be the first to jump ship and leave.

Sounds miserable, doesn’t it?

What would you do if you were the employer in this situation, with this miserable worker on your watch? Their attitude and work ethic is lack-luster to say the least. Worse, it seems to be rubbing off on the rest of your team. Morale is low, productivity is at a minimum, and you aren’t sure what to do. After all, people are in control of their own attitudes, right? You find yourself slipping into apathy, resigning yourself to the idea that you’re power-less to change the situation. Or are you?

The truth is, there is an answer to your problem. And it’s easier than you might think. What you’re dealing with is the problem of anonymity – when an employee feels that no one sees or cares about them at work. According to Patrick Lencioni, author of The Three Signs of a Miserable Job, solving the problem of anonymity is one of the three keys to fostering fulfilled, valu-able, and passionate employees – no matter what your industry or market.

The Problem with Anonymity

So, why does anonymity create job

misery? It all boils down to this one fact: People want to be treated like people. All the time. Everywhere. Even at work. This means that they need to be seen, heard, and known. Why is this important? For one, people spend a lot of time at work. And when they’re miserable on the job, that misery easily creeps into other facets of life. Miserable jobs create miserable people, and that vicious cycle is tough to escape.

There’s another reason it’s important to tackle anonymity at work: “People who see themselves as invisible, generic, or anonymous cannot love their jobs, no matter what they are doing,” Lencioni says. And people don’t thrive – or stay for long – at jobs they hate. On the other hand, when people feel acknowledged at work, they are more apt to be loyal, moti-vated, and productive.

The Solution to Anonymity

So if anonymity is such a problem, how

can you cure it? Again, the answer is clear and simple – by personally investing time into building relationships. This will look different for every leader. But it’s important that it starts from the top, with anyone who manages people. That’s because the rela-tionship between an employee and their direct supervisor is the No. 1 indicator of job satisfaction. In fact, poor or nonexis-tent relationships are the top reason most dissatisfied workers leave companies. And the costs of turnover and job dissatisfaction are high – they drain time, resources, and money out of companies everywhere, every day.

That’s why top priority for every manager should be the fine art of managing – people, that is. Though it may seem impossible to fit anything else into an already tight schedule of meetings, reports, and budgets, every moment you invest in building relationships will pay back in dividends.

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Rethinking Depression and Your HealthMichael Keys, Director, Senior Adult Psychiatry, Lindner Center of HOPE

presented by Lindner Center of HOPE & TriHealth Corporate Health Working Healthy

Not meaning to depress you, it’s time to have a serious discussion about depres-sion – and in particular, depression and your overall health. Turns out that depres-sion is bad for you. It can literally shrink your brain and set you up for all sorts of health issues. While many of us think we have some understanding of depression, most of us will underestimate the impact our mood has on our health. Current research supports that depression is not simply a psychological problem, but a syndrome that has marked impact upon both our mind and body. If you read no further, please note that depression is treatable. This is why recognizing depression is so important in terms of our overall health.

Just what is depression and what does the psychiatrist mean when he talks about clinical depression? Depression can be a simple symptom that does not tell us much about the underlying illness, much like what a sneeze is to the flu or shortness of breath is to underlying congestive heart failure. Psychiatrists will speak of the clinical syndrome of depression, known as Major Depression, as not just a single symptom but a cluster of recognizable symptoms. Major Depression is characterized not only by persistent negative mood, but occurs with other symptoms such as sleep and appetite disturbance, lack of interest, irrita-bility, and negative thought. Clinical depres-sion is not a transient reaction, but persists over time and impacts upon day-to-day function and quality of life.

The DSM-IV, the guide to psychiatric diag-nosis, defines the criteria for the diagnosis of Major Depression as follows:

• Persistent Sad or “empty” mood• Loss of interest in ordinary

pleasurable activities, including sex• Decreased energy, easily fatigued• Sleep disturbance including insomnia,

early morning awakening or sleeping too much

• Eating disturbance including loss of appetite and weight or over eating

• Difficulty concentrating, remembering, and indecisiveness

• Feelings of guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness

• Thoughts of death and suicide• Irritability• Excessive crying• Chronic aches and pain• Symptoms are present most of the

time, most days for at least 2 weeks

In the year 2000, The World Health Organi-zation found that depression is the leading cause of disability and the 4th leading contributor to the global burden of disease. In a study that looked at a variety of chronic medical illness ranging from arthritis, chronic pulmonary disease, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer, the severity of depres-sion was the single most important factor in predicting overall health status outcomes, general health status, disability, and sense of well-being. But here is the take home message: the same researchers reported that treatment of depression was associ-ated with improved health outcomes, quality of life, and overall decreased disability.

While no workplace is perfect, the key is how often and how intense the problems are. The best thing you can do is take responsibility for your own behavior. Here are some suggestions of things you can do to improve your relationships at work.

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hard on yourself, but do take an honest look at whether or not you are happy with how you are handling things.

• Take time to review whether you are using positive communications skills. State what you mean clearly and assertively but not aggressively. Listen to what others are saying and let them know you are listening.

• Focus on co-workers’ abilities, not on their personalities. Even if you don’t like some-one’s “style”, you can still respect his work.

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your numbers one month or don’t get posi-tive feedback about your project or depart-ment, it does not mean you are a bad person. Step back and take an objective look at how you can improve your performance. If this one is very hard for you, it may be time to take a look at how you are balancing work and your life outside of work.

Although no work situation is perfect, it is possible to improve your relationships with your co-workers and create an enjoy-able work situation for yourself. Recognize that your family background can influence how you relate to others, and then work to improve your communication and social skills.

If you would like to know more about the benefits of CONCERN EAP or other TriHealth Corporate Health Services for your company’s workforce, contact Jackie Glaser at (513) 977-0037 or [email protected] .

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On September 19, 2008, Walls & More held a ribbon cutting cere-mony with the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce to celebrate their new affiliation with Exciting Windows!, a national window covering organization for indepen-dent Window covering professionals.

To become a member of Exciting Windows!, the Owner, Murry A. Feldstein and his staff at Walls & More completed extensive on-site advanced training and certification to add to their already extensive knowl-edge and years of experience in the area of window coverings. Exciting Windows! accepts only experienced consultants qualified to provide solutions with any and all window products from blinds & draperies to shutters, and at Exciting Windows by Walls & More, that also includes wall-paper. Exciting Windows! service stresses the importance of listening to customer ideas, and along with the certified consultant “turning great ideas into spectacular window treat-

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Pak Mail8251 Arbor Square Dr. in Deerfield Twp.

AlphaGraphics��88 Central Parke Blvd. in the Fountains of Mason

professional domestic and inter-national shipping services using a selection of preferred carriers. Pak Mail centers offer custom packing and crating (any size, any weight – air, ground or ocean), packaging and moving supplies, pickup, mailbox rental and a complete menu of busi-ness support services.

Established in 1984, Pak Mail is a premier specialty packaging, ship-ping and business support franchise with more than 400 centers in the United States and over 125 inter-national locations in four countries. For information, call Pak Mail at 513-

770-0256 or visit www.shipcincinnati.com.

On September 5, 2008 Doug Banbury, owner of the Mason, Ohio Alpha-Graphics, celebrated the opening of his new location with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce. The new business center, which is located at 7288 Central Parke Blvd., offers state-of-the art solutions for a complete range of marketing and communications requirements, including full service digital and large format printing, design services, mailing and one-to- one marketing

also assures you of on-time appoint-ments, 10-Year or more durability for all blinds, shades, shutters & drap-eries in recommended applications, and top quality custom fabrication for every window treatment product selected.

Exciting Windows by Walls & More is also celebrating 29 years of helping people in Cincinnati make their homes more beautiful with Window & Wall Coverings and as part of this celebration held four days of free seminars in their beautiful show-room, geared toward helping their customers learn more about deco-rating and trends.

At Exciting Windows by Walls & More you can choose to either come into their award winning showroom to browse all their beautiful selections or have them come to your home with their free shop at home service.

For 29 years, Exciting Windows by Walls & More has been helping people make their home more beau-tiful and comfortable with blinds, shades, shutters and draperies, as well as, wall coverings and they are sure they can help you too!

To learn more, stop in, call or visit us on the web. Exciting Windows by Walls & More 513.583.0333 www.wallsandmoreonline.com Mon – Fri 10-5pm Saturday 10 – 3pm

Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc., a national franchisor of packaging and shipping centers, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, announces the grand opening of a new Pak Mail Center in Mason, OH. The Center is owned and operated by Craig Cooper, managed by Anthony Schut and is located at 8251 Arbor Square Dr, between Kroger and the new PetsMart.

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services, promotional products, and digital archiving.

Like all AlphaGraphics business centers, the new AlphaGraphics is independently owned and operated.

Banbury became the owner of the Mason, Ohio AlphaGraphics in June, 2005 and since that time, has expanded sales and offerings to the local area.

Doug and his team have also received the following achievements: The AlphaGraphics Rising Above, Sales broke, chairman’s and Silver Circle awards.

“With the new location, we’re able to offer products, services and solutions to a broader base of customers while enhancing the services provided to our existing customers,” said Banbury. “The Mason, Ohio commu-nity is a great place to do business, and we look forward to working with our current and future customers.”

“Alphagraphics, Inc. congratulates Doug on the opening of his new location,” said Alphagraphics, Inc. CEO Kevin K. Cushing. “Doug has demonstrated that he is not only a successful business person, but also a great contributor to his local community. We are proud that he is part of our network.”

Receptions Conference Center is a privately owned company with 6 locations, the most recent opening in Loveland Ohio. Each location is equipped with state of the art a/v and wireless internet. An execu-tive chef is on staff at each faciltiy, creating culinary delights that will tempt you to ask for seconds. And with our tenured professional staff, we will work hard to ensure you have a uniquely successful event. Our integrity and passion has allowed us to grow for over 15 years. Come experience Receptions.

The heART Factory is an instruc-tional art studio located in Mainev-ille, OH. It provides the opportunity to learn new art skills and develop

creative expression for people of all ages. There are several different classes offered at the heART factory and each one is designed to maxi-mize the student’s experience in technical study as well as cultural and historical exploration. Artistic study often integrates other curric-ular areas including writing and math and will often be accompanied by an inspiring motivational activity. This studio offers classes for home school students or groups, after-school art enrichment, and evening classes for high school and adults in drawing, painting, and silversmithing/jewelry design. The heART factory also hosts weekly open studio time

and a monthly Scrapbook & Altered Arts open studio. The instructor and founder of the studio is an Ohio Certified Art Teacher with 15 years of experience teaching in the public school system. Programs are also available for custom art parties, preschool and senior classes, as well as special one day workshops. It is the heART factory’s belief that every-body needs a creative and emotional outlet. Whether a student wishes to improve their skills as an artist or just have fun with the process of creating and experimenting, they will find this studio to be a positive, and encour-aging environment.



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Cox Ohio Publishing Releases New Online Press Release Tool

National Franchise Awards Local “Ohio Dryer Guy”Local business owner and Northeast Cincin-nati Chamber Member, Ed Rauch, of Dryer Vent Wizard Greater Cincinnati, was awarded the franchise’s highest honor at the recent Dryer Vent Wizard national convention. Greg Longe, co-president of Dryer Vent Wizard - Dry Clothes, Safe Homes headquartered in Warren, MI, awarded Rauch with the Most Valuable Player and Franchisee of the Year Award 2008. This award is presented to the local franchise owner who demonstrates exceptional customer service, growth in sales and willingness to help fellow franchisees.

“I love what I do,” said Rauch. “Cleaning and repairing dryer vents to prevent fires and help customers save money on their energy costs is extremely rewarding. This franchise award is a nice compliment to the professionalism and efforts of our qualified team of technicians.”

Although often neglected by many home-owners, condominium communities, and commercial businesses, a dryer vent often becomes the source of problems and some-times catastrophes. According to the U.S. Fire Administration there are an average of 15,000 dryer fires in the U.S. with an approximate $88 million in property damage, 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually. “Failure to clean” was cited as the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings. Similar reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, (CPSC), confirm annual maintenance of dryers and dryer vents as a home safety issue lacking consumer awareness.

While Rauch has worked hard to educate local consumers on the necessity of having an annual inspection and dryer vent cleaning, he admits that there is still a lack of knowledge about the subject. “When owners of homes, condos, apartments, and businesses find their dryer taking more than one cycle to dry a load, they assume it’s mechanical,” said Rauch.

“The real problem is usually lint accumulation in the dryer vent causing the dryer to work inef-ficiently and become susceptible to a dryer fire. Most people don’t have the expertise and tools to properly assess a dryer vent’s lint accumula-tion and to clean it thoroughly.”

Consumers can easily schedule an inspection and cleaning through Rauch’s website, www.

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ohiodryerguy.com, or by calling 1-866-498-SAFE.

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With the online Press Release Tool, local busi-nesses and organizations are able to share their news and events instantly. This easy-to-use tool allows visitors to publish their own press releases on each of the eight Cox Ohio Publishing e-papers.

With each new submission, users can enter a headline and include a clickable hyperlink for more information. Submissions are filed into categories assigned by the user. Press releases are then sent to the newsroom editor assigned to that category; and visitors are able to browse press releases by the category of their interest.

If there is an event associated with the press release, users can input a date and time. This information is used to sort the press releases chronologically.

Users are able to review their press release before submission, and use the tool to send an e-mail version to friends and colleagues.

Once submitted, press releases appear instantly on the Press Release page, which is located under the Business menu of each e-paper. They are also aggregated by category on the News (Local News), Business, and Entertainment (Theatre & Arts) homepages.

Submissions sent using the Press Release Tool are indexed by Google, Yahoo, and other top search engines--meaning they will appear on national search engines when visitors search for keywords that exist within a submitted press release. There is also an on-site search box that allows visitors to search only within the Press Release Tool database.

To access the Press Release Tool, and submit your own news and events, visit the e-paper serving your community:

DaytonDailyNews.com/pressrelease SpringfieldNewsSun.com/pressrelease HamiltonJournal.com/pressrelease MiddletownJournal.com/pressrelease Fairfield-Echo.com/pressrelease OxfordPress.com/pressrelease PulseJournal.com/pressrelease Western-Star.com/pressrelease

For more information, contact Mark Howell at (937)225-2327 or [email protected]

After a decade of moves throughout Cincin-nati, and weekly set ups and tear downs at various rental facilities, Mars Hill Academy has been pleased to call its new facility in Mason, home. The school is currently in its third year of operation at 4230 Aero Drive, just off I-71 and Western Row.

According to MHA’s Director of Development Susan Carter, Mars Hill is the only established K-12 classical and Christian school in greater Cincinnati, and in all of Ohio. It is one of 15 accredited Association of Classical and Chris-tian Schools among over 200 ACCS schools in the country. Currently, 227 students are enrolled. Although the school was founded in 1996 in Anderson Township, ultimately the board chose the site in Mason due to the Lord’s leading to the area and the availability of 13 acres zoned for a school. The new facility was recently showcased in the annual archi-tectural publication Learning By Design as an

“outstanding educational facility” that “succeeds in enriching the learning environment.”

Of greater significance, however, is the school’s uniquely classical curriculum. Mars Hill is part of a growing nationwide movement to revive classical and Christian education, a form of education with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, and was the predominant form of education in America at its founding. “In fact,” says Carter, “most of our founding fathers were classically educated.” The pillars of classical education include the teaching of grammar (of all subjects, including Latin), formal logic, and rhetoric. These three stages of a classical curriculum correspond to what is commonly known as the elementary years, junior high, and high school.

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The notable results of classical education throughout history, the writings of various scholars, pastors, and philosophers, and modern-day success stories are evidence that a classical curriculum, grounded in the Scriptures and combined with parental support, develops individuals who are life-long learners, discerning thinkers, and godly leaders. One conventional measure of the school’s academic success in that one third of its gradu-ates (there have been six graduating classes) have achieved National Merit Scholar Finalist or Commended Student status.

Other distinctives of the school include spiri-tually mature and highly qualified staff, and a Christian culture manifesting the Scriptural standards of truth, goodness, and beauty (Philippians 4:8). What the students study, their schoolwork, their dress, and their interac-tions with one another are measured against high standards, “creating a wonderful learning environment characterized by respect and joy,” according to Carter. “Our teachers model Christian behavior and attitudes every day, and lovingly nurture the children in an effort to instill a love of God and godly character,” she continues.

More information regarding classical and Christian education, (including Why Latin?), and Mars Hill Academy can be found at www.marshill.edu. The school welcomes visitors at any time. To schedule a classroom visit, please call 513-770-3223.

Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds and Ivy Funds were awarded two out of the eight overall mutual fund awards presented for 2008 by Lipper, Inc., a national fund research firm. The Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds was named best Overall Fund Family in the small firm category (those with $28 billion or less in total assets) and Ivy Funds was the top family in the Mixed Asset category for small firms. Lipper, as it does annually, presented awards based on “the fund groups’ reliably solid, risk-adjusted performance.”

“We greatly appreciate this significant honor, which is further testament that we are providing high-quality investment products to each and every client,” said Jason Koslow, a Financial Advisor with the Waddell and Reed Cincinnati

office.

The awards were presented at the annual Lipper Fund Awards ceremony in New York. Other categories awarded include Overall-Large, Equity Group-Large, Equity Group-Small, Fixed Income Group-Large, Fixed Income Group-Small, and Mixed Asset-Large.

“This recognition, along with being named the top fund family by Barron’s earlier this year, is among the highest honors a firm can receive, given that it is presented by a respected research organization,” said Henry J. Herrmann, CEO of Waddell & Reed Financial Inc. “It is further illus-tration of the quality of our investment manage-ment team, the breadth of our product line, and the consistency of our process. We are espe-cially pleased for our clients, as we never forget it is their money we manage, and they have benefited from our consistent focus on funda-mentals over fads.”

According to Lipper, the winners are selected using the Lipper Leader rating for consistent returns for funds with at least 36 months of performance history as of the end of the evalu-ation year. For a detailed explanation, please see the Lipper Leaders methodology docu-ment at www.lipperweb.com.

“The Lipper Fund Awards are about rewarding fund companies that have consistently deliv-ered class-leading performance relative to their peers,” said Eric Almquist, chief operating officer of Lipper. “Winning an award brings deserved industry recognition, underscoring the success of a firm’s investment manage-ment capabilities.”

Both the Waddell & Reed Advisors and Ivy Fund families offer a broad fund lineup covering all major asset categories, including interna-tional and domestic equity funds, specialty funds, fixed income funds and money market funds. The Ivy Funds were named the second fastest growing fund family in 2007, among families with at least $5 billion in total assets under management, according to Financial Research Corporation (FRC).

Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds were the top ranked fund family, and Ivy Funds ranked number eight, on the list of “Best Mutual Fund Families of 2007,” as ranked and published by Barron’s newspaper, out of 67 fund families ranked according to asset-weighted returns in five categories. For that ranking, based on

the Lipper/Barron’s Fund Survey, a fund group must have at least three funds in Lipper’s general U.S.-stock category, as well as one in world equity, which combines global and inter-national funds. They also required at least one mixed-equity fund, which holds both stocks and bonds. Fund shops must also then have at least two taxable bond funds and one tax-exempt offering. For a complete discussion of the ranking methodology, visit the Web link above.

Through its subsidiaries, Waddell & Reed Finan-cial, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to clients throughout the United States. Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company serves as investment advisor to the Waddell & Reed Advisors Group of Mutual Funds, W&R Target Funds, Inc. and Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios, Inc., while Ivy Investment Management Company serves as investment advisor to Ivy Funds, Inc. and the Ivy Funds portfolios. Waddell & Reed, Inc. serves as principal underwriter and distributor to the Waddell & Reed Advisors Group of Mutual Funds, W&R Target Funds, Inc. and Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios, Inc., while Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. serves as principal underwriter and distributor to Ivy Funds, Inc. and the Ivy Funds portfolios.

Founded in 1937, Waddell & Reed has today grown to more than 500 registered offices nationwide. For more information about Waddell & Reed, or about financial services in general, contact Jason Koslow at 513-967-1729.

Investors should consider the investment objec-tives, risks, charges and expenses of a fund carefully before investing. For a prospectus containing this and other information for any of the Waddell & Reed Advisors or Ivy Funds, call Jason Koslow at (513) 985-9430, email him at [email protected] or visit www.waddell.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and prin-cipal value will fluctuate, and it is possible to lose money by investing.

Barron’s ranked Waddell & Reed Advisors Funds and Ivy Funds number 23 and 7 (out of 61 firms) and number 9 and 15 (out of 52 firms) for the 5- and 10-year periods ending December 31, 2007, respectively.

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Chamber Presents Ten Awards

The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber 2008 Annual Dinner, Soaring to New Heights Awards Extravaganza was held on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008. The evening included live music and photos in a real hot air balloon. Emcee Rich Apuzzo greeted local business and community leaders with a mix of humor and weather fore-casting before ten awards were presented to deserving businesses. Congratulations to the following honorees:

Chamber Recognizes Many Outstanding Local Businesses

Diplomat of the YearBernice Neiman, KeyBankEmerging Leader of the YearDaniel Reitz, Graydon Head & Ritchey, LLPRising StarJanet Dane, HALO Branded SolutionsOutstanding Retail BusinessBethart Printing SolutionsOutstanding Rookie Businessbd’s Mongolian Grill

Outstanding Family-Owned BusinessMueller-Parker Funeral HomeOutstanding Professional BusinessSenour-Flaherty InsuranceOutstanding Manufacturing BusinessDownlite International�008 Executive of the YearRobert Slattery, ReachUSA�008 Business of the YearDinsmore & Shohl, LLP

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Thank You!Renewing MembersAugust & September 2008Air AuthorityAmeriHost InnBethesda Care at Arrow SpringsBlinds PlusBunnell Hill ConstructionBusiness CourierCard By DesignCarrabba’s Italian GrillCincinnati Coleman CampersCincinnati EnquirerClark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co.Critical Care ServicesDecks-N-Moredestinys Catering & BanquetsDinsmore & Shohl, LLPDryer Vent WizardExciting Windows! by Walls & More Fanuc RoboticsFiduciary One LLCFifth Third Bank - LandenFinegan Inspection Service, Inc.First Financial Bank - LandenFlexicom - A Wireless Verizon AgentGFS MarketplaceHI-FIVE Development ServicesHillandale Communities - Chester-wood Retirement VillageInteriors by Decorating Den - Susan MooreJohnston & Associates, CPA’sKamphaus, Henning & Hood CPA’sKidd Coffee - TylersvilleKleen KingLearning Place Preschool

Little Miami SchoolsLittle Rascals PhotographyMartinez & Martinez Family DentalMason Area Arts CouncilMason Family Pet HospitalMattress WarehouseMegen Construction Co.Mercy Health Center MasonMiami University MiddletownMichael A. Chunn, MDMowery, Newkirk & Co.Mueller Parker Funeral HomeNantucketNAPA - Automotive Parts of MasonNational City Mason MontgomeryOhio Heart & Vascular CenterOmega Processing SolutionsOverly Hautz Motor Base CompanyPerformance LexusPharmacy Design GroupPremier Gift DesignPrestige Technical ServicesRobert Mendelsohn Attorney at LawRoth ChiropracticSafe & Sound SystemsSara Lee Technology ServicesSkip’s Bagel Deli - Ben & Jerry’sSomething Special Cuisine LLCXperianz



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excellent, cost-efficient opportunity to reach new, perspective clients without breaking the bank!

Each distribution reaches 1,000 local homeowners within minutes of your location. This out-of-the-box (mailbox, that is!) advertising solution is delivered right on the end of the driveway, so most recipients pick it up with their daily newspaper. This direct delivery method ensures visibility since the Bundle is not underneath a pile of papers in the mailbox. To ensure your business gets the time and attention you deserve, we include a maximum of 30 cards per Bundle.

If your business would like to be included, we would ask is to utilize 1,000 of your business cards (or other insert), and it’s just $65 for distribution. You may request exclusivity, if available, for an additional $20. We do not require any long-term commitment, and you choose to participate only as often as you like.

Current Open Projects Include: -West Chester / Liberty Twp. -Hamilton / Fairfield Twp. -Mason -Maineville / Morrow / Hamilton Twp. -Springboro / Frankli

Cafe Bella at GreenbrierFreweini (Bella) Andemicael(513) 770-41415948 Snider RdMason, OH 45040

Christmas DécorEd Holcomb(513) 376-9384P.O. Box 310Loveland, OH 45140

Cincinnati Museum CenterCynthia Comperchio(513) 287-70001301 Western AvenueCincinnati, OH 45203

Creative TotsEmilie Parry(513) 770-67766408 Thornberry Ct. Suite 110Mason, OH 45040

allow you flexibility in how your employees reward themselves. Simple is best, BOOST is built and implemented in four steps: set your priorities, set your budget, earn points, and shop. Simple....and powerful, too. Boost works seamlessly across your enterprise with administration, management and employees. Boost provides key automation tools, such as monthly emailing and reporting, which is a critical aspect of program integration and adoption; and dashboard views on login maximizes your employees’ experience. Please take a few minutes to explore our website

- and contact us directly with any questions or to schedule and appointment to give your organization a Boost.

Business Benefits Insurance GroupRay Clore(513) 239-62829162 Pinewood Dr.Loveland, OH 45140

Your employees are your most valuable business asset. BBIG is an independent employee benefits firm that provides expert advice, personal service and technological solutions to help reduce costs and ease the administrative burden of managing a company’s benefits program. Our mission is to design and implement benefits that encourage healthy, loyal, productive employees. Above all, we value our integrity and reputation. You can count on us to be honest, friendly and professional at all times. We shop the market and provide the plan analysis you need to make the right choice for your business, thus saving you time. We negotiate for the best rates to save you money. BBIG provides strategic planning to ensure your benefits program is accomplishing its main objective: to attract and keep quality employees. We invite you to let BBIG be your trusted employee benefits advisor.

Business Card BundleStacey St. John (513) 847-02695612 Creekside Meadows Dr.Liberty Township, OH 45011

The BUSINESS CARD BUNDLE is a packet containing business cards, brochures, and fliers...from businesses just like yours! Since the majority of our distributions are geared toward new and upscale subdivisions, our bundle helps connect your business to people who may be new to their home, newer to your local area, have an above-average disposable income, and may be unfamiliar with your products and services. The BUSINESS CARD BUNDLE provides an

All Things CateredDee Meyers(513) 894-1400346 North 3rd St.Hamilton, OH 45011

Ascension Sports Partners LLCDaniel Rossetti(513) 492-73953116 W. Montgomery Rd., Suite C #241Maineville, OH 45039

Ascension Sports Partners, LLC, created in the summer of 2008, specializes in providing executive search and recruiting services throughout the United States and Canada in sports, entertainment, and event marketing industries.

Basilico OrganicSicvio Miranda6176 Tylersville Rd.Mason, OH 45040

Bonnybrook Farms, Inc.Bonnie Mercuri(937) 289-25003779 State Route 132Clarkville, OH 45113

Since 1967, adults and children have enjoyed Bonnybrook Farms for horseback riding, picnics, hayrides, field trips, festivals and other kinds of country fun. For 40 years, families returned, year after year, for enjoyable and memorable experiences. In 2007 Bonnybrook Farms moved from Centerville, Ohio to a larger 350 acre farm in Warren County, a few miles east of Morrow.

Boost RewardsNoel Brekas(937) 269-3386811 East Fourth StreetDayton, OH 45402,

BOOST Rewards is a web-based, integrated platform for rewarding and tracking employee performance, wellness and retention. Backed by an integrated partnership with Amazon.com, BOOST offers online point based programs that

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extension of your company and your brand.

Next time you need help remember to Ask Harris Hawk.

Hill Insurance Agency, Farmers Insurance GroupRon Hill(513) 373-57414680 Parkway Dr.Mason, OH 45040

Humana Guidance Center Harpers PointGreg Siegel(513) 247-210011316 Montgomery Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45249

ISSSC Int’l Society for Six Sigma Cert, LLCDaymond Cox(513) 770-06654424 Carver Woods Dr.Cincinnati, OH 45242

ISSSC (The International Society for Six Sigma Certifications, LLC) offers a wide variety of Quality process management certified training, consulting, mentoring, and IT Services. ISSSC’s headquarters are located in Cincinnati, Ohio with satellite office located in Nashville, TN.

ISSSC’s leaders have over 100 combined years of real-world experience in delivering successful results to government, public and private organizations through quality management systems, tools and techniques, integrated metrics, Lean Six Sigma, and project management applications. We make the strongest commitment to meet customers- needs and requirements.

ISSSC provides a variety of consulting and training of today’s top quality process improvement methodology, including: Six Sigma, LEAN, ITIL, PgMP, PMP, PRINCE2, Organizational Level Change Management, and Quality Process Improvement. Our other services include IT Services, such as IT Outsourcing, IT Staffing and IT Deployments.

Jimmy Johns - Deerfield Towne CenterBrian Schaaf

(513) 770-41805071 Deerfield Blvd.Mason, OH 45040,

JMH CabinetryJoe Howansky(513) 404-64895615 Autumn Dr.Middletown, OH 45042

Serving Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana for over 15 years. From his youth in his father’s cabinet shop, Joe was taught old world craftsmanship and pride in the details. He has carried this integrity into adulthood winning awards for top installer 5 years in a row.

Technological advances in cabinet doors and refacing have come a long way. Thermofoil doors and European concealed hinges are what makes refaced kitchens what they are today.

From consultation to finished product Joe will be there every step to help you realize your dream. The customer’s handshakes and smile is what Joe looks forward to at completion. It’s incredibly satisfying to Joe to know that in this present economy refacing your kitchen is still an affordable option.

Whether you want to upgrade or prepare your home to sell, JMH Cabinety wants to be there for your kitchen remodeling project.

Joy Tour & TravelJoyce Wingham(513) 777-82219674 Cincinnati Columbus RdCincinnati, OH 45241

It is the goal of JOY TOUR & TRAVEL to provide unsurpassed customer service while delivering the highest quality travel experiences that are of exceptional value to our clients. We feel that our success depends on our service. Client satisfaction is the driving force behind our philosophy. We have been fulfilling travel dreams since 1985. We are a member of the National Tour Association (NTA) and the Better Business Bureau of Greater Cincinnati (BBB). We are proud co-owners of Travel Alliance Partners (TAP), North America’s premier tour operators.

An area of possible interest to our corporate friends is our meeting planning and incentive division. We can do the behind the scenes set-

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Executive Communication StrategiesDarlene Hollon(513) 728-9001P.O. Box 8365West Chester, OH 45069

Job retention and career advancement depend on enhancing skills and developing talents. Of strategic importance is effective communication. Through our seminars, you can develop yourself to be an instrumental part of the company and its future. If you’re looking for a surefire way to stand out as a strategic employee, improving your communication skills may be the single most important step you can take. Executive Communication Strategies works with individuals and small groups to aid in the development of their communication skills, whether written or oral. We provide an environment where learning is interesting, fun, and fruitful. Through our seminars in person or our Webinars on line, we can help our students gain confidence in their writing and presentation abilities--we’re your ally in successful business communication. www.ecsforbusiness.com

EyeCare OneKenneth Crawford(513) 755-77757793 Joan Dr.West Chester, OH 45069

Dr. Kenneth Crawford Opened EyeCare One September 30, 1997. His business goal was to provide patients with superior service and the latest most up to date eye care and eyewear to fit their individual needs. The office accepts most major insurance plans, and has convenient daily, evenings and weekend hours.

Give the office a call today and schedule your appointment.

Harris HawkFrank Batsche(513) 234-5807306 W. Main St.Mason, OH 45040

Harris Hawk is a full service advertising specialty and marketing company that focuses on corporate apparel, promotional items and fulfillment services.

We understand that getting your company name out to customers is not easy. You need to be consistent, professional and clear with your messages. It’s not just a mug or a shirt -- it is an



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Paycor is a privately held payroll company headquartered in Cincinnati. Not only do we insulate businesses from payroll and tax filing, we streamline your entire payroll process. Founded in 1990 by Bob Coughlin, we have grown nation wide and process in all 50 states. Our mission is to provide our clients with one-to-one service. Having a payroll specialist background I can attest that each of us have a vested interest in the service that our clients receive. We always do the right thing for our clients. We are not a

“data processing” center. We are a professional firm that assigns each client whether they have 1 employee or 1000 employees to a dedicated payroll specialist. At Paycor we also believe in community. It is noteworthy to mention that Bob Coughlin founded the Flying Pig Marathon in 1998.

PrascoPatty Lott(513) 618-33336125 Commerce CourtMason, OH 45040

Prasco is a privately held generic pharmaceutical company who is leading the field in Authorized Generics. Authorized Generics are prescription drugs produced by brand companies and marketed under private labels. Prasco Authorized Generics encourage competition and benefit pharmacies and consumers through significant cost savings on brand quality products.

Prasco’s corporate culture is built upon Christian principles and values - including integrity, loyalty, dedication, and servant-leadership. From the workplace to the marketplace-Prasco is influenced by faith and the company and its employees actively supports many charitable causes through the Arington Family Foundation and a Benevolence Committee.

The Company currently operates its new administrative office and warehouse facilities from Mason, OH.

R & M Foreign Auto RepairMichael Jacobs(513) 770-0434635 Reading Rd.Mason, OH 45040

R & M Foreign Auto Repair specializes in Toyota and Volkswagon repair. With over 30 years experience in car care and customer satisfaction, we are a ‘’Dealer Alternative’’ for Toyota,

McAlister’s Deli – VOAMolly Flick(513) 755-68887622 Cox LaneWest Chester, OH 45069

Mount Pleasant Retirement VillageKathy Yerkes(513) 539-7760225 Britton LnMonroe, OH 45050

Mount Pleasant Retirement Village is one of 11 retirement communities owned and operated by Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Service (OPRS) headquartered in Columbus. Since 1922, OPRS has defined the highest standards of quality of life for older adults. Each year, OPRS serves more than 4,500 residents in its 11 retirement communities and more than 49,000 people in 38 Ohio counties throughout Senior Independence, the home community based services division of OPRS. Mount Pleasant in conveniently located on Route 63 in Monroe, less than a 1/4 mile from Cincinnati Dayton Road. Independent houses ranch from 900 square feet to over 2,600 square feet. Independent condo-style units range from 975 square feet to over 1400 square feet and independent apartments range from 650 square feet to 975 square feet. Assisted living, Rehab studios and Skilled Nursing is a part of the continuum of care. Mount Pleasant also offers dementia care and home health care on campus. There is also an Adult Day Care that is open to the community. A not for profit company, Mount Pleasant sits on over 110 acres and has been caring for seniors for over 53 years. OPRS mission statement is Our mission is to provide older adults with caring and quality services toward the enhancement of physical, mental and spiritual well-being consistent with the Christian Gospel.

My Maid ServiceDerek Christian(513) 934-3254998 East Ridge, Unit PLebanon, OH 45036

PaycorLorinda Binzer(513) 719-1223644 Linn St.Cincinnati, OH 45203

up work to help make your meeting successful. Are you looking for ways to motivate your associates? The reward of travel is an excellent vehicle. We would be glad to assist you in setting up an incentive program.

Mango ArtsFranisco Marziano(513) 204-5934651 Reading Rd.Mason, OH 45040

Mason Self-StorageJulie Jackson(513) 229-77723950 Bethany RdMason, OH 45040

We are the area’s most State-Of-The-Art Climate-Controlled storage solution. Our experience is your protection. Security is a prime concern at Mason Self-Storage. It all starts with a strong perimeter Wall, accessible only via a steel gate with electronic security code access. Surveillance cameras are also located throughout the property.

You can choose from indoor storage or drive up storage (climate-controlled or non-climate-controlled) 5’X5’ to 10’X30’. We also have a large retail section that provides all that you need for a smooth moving experience, such as boxes, tape, labels, rope etc.

Our mission is to educate and build trust and offer our customers the best possible storage solution through building value and providing many advantages including our professionally trained staff that cares about each and every customer.

Please stop in and meet the Senior Manager Julie Jackson for any questions or to just pick up information. We are always eager to help.

McAlister’s Deli - Deerfield Towne CenterMimi Davenport(513) 770-00505040 Deerfield Blvd.Mason, OH 45040

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programs for Infants, Toddlers, and Preschoolers, as well as Kindergarten and Before/After School programs for children age 5-12. The school’s curriculum philosophy is modeled after the Reggio Emilia approach which was developed in northern Italy. The Reggio Emilia educational system was heralded by Newsweek Magazine as one of the ten best in the world.

Call to schedule a personal tour of our three acre campus, with unique features such as a Light & Shadow Studio, Nature Center, large plaza, and more. Meet our educated and enthusiastic staff, dedicated to providing a fun, child-centered curriculum, based on the interests and curiosities of the children. For more information, visit www.TheCompassSchool.com. Discover The Difference!

The Wildflower Cafe and Coffee HouseTodd Hudson(513) 492-7514207 East Main St. Rt. 42Mason, OH 45040

Located in Downtown Mason, The Wildflower Cafe & Coffee House is a small, family owned restaurant. The Wildflower is a 100 year old house that has been recently renovated into a quaint little Cafe. We currently have 2 dining rooms for your enjoyment and relaxation. Our Cafe is a unique place to be, we welcome everyone and treat you like family. The owner is also the chef, his wife serves the coffee and food, and his close friends do a little bit of everything else. We feature a large chalk board that displays our daily-changing menu. We strive to buy our ingredients from local and organic sources. We have a number of farmers around Ohio that we work with regularly. We never buy anything that we don’ feel is of the highest quality, and that generally means no large Factory ‘’Farms’’. Our seafood is caught in the wild, our chickens ran around a real farm and weren’t kept in confinement. Our beef, pork and lamb were born and raised on a real pasture, on a real farm. We are open from 8-3 P.M. Monday thru Saturday. We are also open for dinner on Friday nights @ 5:30 PM, no reservations required! (and M-TH by reservation only). The Cafe is available for rent, for FREE, after 5 P.M., 7 days a week. We also offer a full line of Catering options. We can host your party here, or at your location. Please visit our site @ www.wildflowercafeandcoffeehouse.com for more info and a copy of the current menu.

The Young Group Inc.Kenneth Young

(513) 459-90214679 Manorlake Dr.Mason, OH 45040

Using leadership processes and tools like the One Page Business Plan®, we work with our clients to simplify the strategic and operations planning process, clarify and quantify roles, responsibilities, and expectations, and, in general provide greatly improved management processes that result in significant improvements in results.

We work collaboratively with our clients in all our engagements. We deliver highly effective solutions, in short time frames (weeks not months), using a process that includes knowledge transfer and infrastructure improvement that remains with the client.

We consistently strive to meet and exceed our client’s expectations and support our clients with an extensive network of business partners and service providers skilled in a variety of business and organizational disciplines.

Tipton CompaniesEric Tipton(937) 885-630010532 Sucess LaneCenterville, OH 45458-3561

Tipton develops and constructs Business Office, Medical Office, Hotel, Retail and Industrial Real Estate Properties For Sale, Lease and Investment. We offer estimating, design services, land searches and acquisition, build-to-suit, and design/build for new buildings and renovations.

In 2008, We Celebrate Twenty-Seven Years in Commercial Real Estate. We were Founded in 1981 By Richard Tipton and have been involved in all aspects of commercial real estate. We are located in Southwest Ohio and work primarily in the Dayton and Cincinnati Markets. Our strength is the experience we’ve acquired and the contacts we’ve made by being continually involved in all aspects of commercial real estate for over twenty-six years. We understand what it takes to create or renovate commercial real estate.

Todaro Insurance GroupRegina Todaro(513) 505-628362 W. Foster Maineville Rd, Suite 1 B

Volkswagon, Honda, Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and Mazda. Owners, Mike Jacobs and Roger Hempel, are ASE Certified and Factory Trained Technicians.

Rising Roll GourmetFrank Foster(513) 793-76554122 Hunt Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45236

Snap Fitness MasonMarianne Appel(513) 229-73004200 Aero Drive, Suite EMason, OH 45040

Snap Fitness is a 24/7 express fitness club providing fast, convenient and affordable facilities for busy individuals who want to stay active and fit without sacrificing time and convenience.

Easier and more affordable than “big box” clubs, Snap Fitness offers the same state-of-the-art exercise equipment, but we keep membership costs low by eliminating services that a lot of on-the-go fitness club members may not need.

In addition to offering the latest commercial grade equipment, including ellipticals, treadmills, free weights, and HDTVs, Snap Fitness also offers soft surface treadmills, tanning beds, certified personal training and small group classes.

Conveniently located in your neighborhood with a smaller membership base, we eliminate crowds, long lines, and big parking lot hassles for an enjoyable work-out that is “quick in” and

“quick out”.

The club remains locked at all times, and members enter the club with an electronic keycard. New members can sign up during Manager’s Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-2p, and Mon-Thurs 4-8p. We invite you to stop in during these times to view the club and see if Snap Fitness might fit into your lifestyle.

The Compass SchoolLaura Carr(513) 683-88339370 Waterstone BlvdCincinnati, OH 45249

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UpcomingEvents

10/29 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Last year was a smash hit so we’re doing it again! Be seen at the best costume party in town!

11/6 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join fellow cham-ber members along with members of the West Chester Chamber Alliance for an after hours at the new Miami University Voice of America Learning Center. A rib-bon cutting will be held at 5:45 p.m.

12/5 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Stop by the cham-ber to enjoy some holiday cheer, tour the newly renovated offices and visit down-town Mason during Christmas in Mason. (Christmas in Mason is from 6-8pm)

Register for all events online at www.necchamber.org or call 513.336.0125

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Halloween BASH @ Mueller Parker Funeral Home

BASH @ Miami University Voice of America Learning Center

Holiday Open House @ the NEC Chamber

Wall-to-Wall Virtual AssistanceDenise Wall (513) 267-7196 8602 Charleston Creek Dr. Mason, OH 45040Wall-to-Wall Virtual Assistance provides administrative services to businesses and entrepreneurs who require assistance but not necessarily a full-time or even part-time employee. Buy your business more time by handing me details such as preparing correspondence, creating newsletters and flyers, developing databases or spreadsheets, preparing PowerPoint presentations, organizing conferences and meetings, mailing and faxing services, etc. My commitment is not only assisting with your administrative needs but building a partnership with your business. I provide the skills of a personal assistant such as consistency, stability, and company knowledge, but also personal traits--loyalty, confidentiality and dedication. Although I may not be physically outside your door, I am at your service. At Wall-to-Wall, I do it all--let me know what I can do for you!

Web Street USADave Nowery (513) 608-3779 523 Kings Way Lebanon, OH 45036

Web Street USA builds effective, affordable and visually appealing Web sites - designs that are a natural extension of your business.

Our goal is to first understand your needs and then build a Web site that delivers your most wanted response.

Web Street USA provides new site designs and makeovers as well as...search engine marketing (SEM) including organic and paid search strategies to get your site noticed.

And check out our low cost domain names, hosting, blogs, podcasts, email and more.

10% Discount to U.S. Active Duty, Reserve and Veteran Military.

Thank you for your service!

Serving small business with honesty and integrity.

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Todaro Insurance Group is a company that features Farmers’ Insurance Products. This includes auto, home, life, business, motorcycles and specialty products such as off-road vehicles, motor homes and manufactured homes and boats. Our 24 hour claims department is available whenever you need them, just as we are. We are available 24/7.

We can customize your coverage for your specific needs. Insurance can be confusing and that is where we can offer you assistance in making sure you have the best coverage for the best price. We will not sell you more or less than what your needs require.

Unlike most business we prefer to make house calls. This gives us the opportunity to see first hand what your needs might be. You might have a collection of items you have grown accustom to seeing and we will realize the importance of having these items insured.

Farmers is the third largest Insurance Company in the country. We recently introduced our Flex Insurance Program which will lock in your insurance rates for up to three years. It will also provide declining deductibles in the amount of $100 per year on both comp and collision coverage. In addition, it will forgive multiple accident surcharges over three years.

We have also introduced Pet Protection which will provide coverage for your pet while they are riding with you in your vehicle. It is something I recently added to my policy as my pet schnauzer, Buster, loves to ride in the car with me.

Farmers Insurance and Todaro Insurance Group are always looking at ways to ‘’get you back where you belong’’. Let’s Talk Soon

Tuella Fine PaperDebra Tucker (513) 779-4977 7610 Cox Lane West Chester, OH 45069

Turf-Care, Inc.Ed Holcomb (513) 376-9384 P.O. Box 310 Loveland, OH 45140

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It’s official … Deerfield Township is the #1 community in which to

live in Warren County. The latest population estimates confirm what many

businesses and residents already know - that Deerfield truly is a great place

to live, work and shop!

We are committed to providing the level of service that affirms for all residents and businesses that investing in Deerfield was the right decision.

Our business community continues to experience high-quality growth. Recent new construction projects and facility expansions include the corporate headquarters for Miller-Valentine Group, Graeter’s, Macy’s Credit and Customer Services, Regal Cinemas, Anthem, Mr. Clean Performance Car Wash, Xavier University’s MBA program branch location, and many more.

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