7:00 a.m.  Registration / Breakfast Ready
                Breakfast Sponsors:Farmer + Yoakam Advertising Agency, Ltd.

                                              The Heritage

                Exhibitor: Arnold Vending

7:15 a.m.  Networking

7:25 a.m.  Ask those in attendance to be seated

7:27 a.m.  Call to Order & Welcoming Statement

                Brief Remarks about the Program Format

                 Kelly Greene, WFIN/WKXA            

                 Recognize Sponsors 

7:32 a.m.  Corporate Sponsor

                Karla Lewis, Flag City Online

7:38 a.m.  Program Sponsor

                Your Company Here

7:40 a.m.  New Member Recognition

                Kendra Saldana, Smart Sites by Kendra

7:42 a.m.  Business Climate Update

                GreaterFindlayInc.

7:47 a.m.  Area Events & Weather Update

                Jayne Allen, Coffee Amici

7:49 a.m.  Main Speaker

   "Keeping the Brain Alive"

                Bruce Boguski, The Winner's Edge

8:04 a.m.  Agricultural Update      

                Mike Bulkowski, The Revolver

8:06 a.m.  Educational Update

                Karen Rettig, Special Kids Therapy Multi-Sensory Room

8:08 a.m.  Business Tip

                Angela Crist, Hancock Saves

8:10 a.m.  Government Update

                Paul Lilly, CIT Officer Training

8:12 a.m.  Health Tip

                Dave Clinger, Wellness Center

8:14 a.m.  Door Prize Drawing

                prizes given by sponsors and new members

8:16 a.m.  Networking Tip

                Debby Peters, Certified Networker of Ohio

8:18 a.m.  Networking: Card Exchange - exchange with 3 people you do not know      

8:30 a.m.  Adjourn-The next Fresh Brewed Business Program will be held Sept. 9

Remaining Dates

September 9*, October 7, November 4, December 9*

*Indicates second Tuesday of the month

GreaterFindlayInc. along with the Findlay Publishing Company will be spotlighting the men and women who, through their independent entrepreneurial spirit, play a vital role in building the Findlay/Hancock County community and the economy. The following awards qualifying recipients will be presented at the Small Business Awards luncheon on October 9, 2008 at Winebrenner Theological Seminary.

AWARD CRITERIA:

The University of Findlay Small Business Person of the Year: Voluntary efforts beyond business/professional responsibilities to advance small business interests. Demonstrated efforts to improve conditions in the small business community as whole, not solely for the individual personal advancement and demonstrated accomplishments in advising small business groups of opportunities within the overall business community. 

Six Disciplines Northwest Ohio Small Business of the Year: Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects through the use of his/her personal time and other resources.

WFIN-WKXA Women in Business Champion of the Year: Staying power - a substantial history as an established business growth, in the number of employees, increase in sales, and evidence of contributions by nominee aid community-oriented projects through the use of her personal time and must be 50.1% female owned.

Marathon Petroleum Company LLC Minority Small Business Champion of the Year: Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects through the use of his/her personal time and other resources and must be at least 50.1% minority owned.

The Companies of Tall Timbers Industrial Park Small Business Exporter of the Year: Increased sales, profits and/or growth of employment because of exporting, effective solutions to export related problems and creative overseas marketing strategies.

First Federal Bank Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Staying power - a substantiated history as an established business, growth in the number of employees, increase in sales, and evidence of contributions by nominee to aid community-oriented projects through the use of his/her personal time and other resources and must be 50.1% owned and managed by an individual age 30 or younger.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family-Owned Small Business Champion of the Year: Family owned and operated business which has been passed from one generation to another. Nominees must serve as a majority owner and operator or bear principal responsibility for operating a small business with at least a 15 year track record.

Fifth Third Bank Downtown Champion of the Year: This award is presented to an individual, organization or business dedicating its time and efforts towards helping its downtown Central Business District thrive. Detailed description of the person's organization's or business' involvement and activities undertaken to enhance the downtown district.

Citizens National Bank Agriculture Enterprise Champion of the Year: This "new" award is presented to an established farm/agricultural business that has demonstrated sound business practices and leadership within the agricultural sector based on economic impact, marketing innovative farm practices, and dollar investment in the community.

Commercial Savings Bank Professional of the Year: Occupation is traditionally viewed as a "profession" (such as doctors, pharmacists, accountants, dentists, engineers, architects, lawyers, etc.); Open to an individual or small business; Innovation, Resourcefulness, and Creativity in response to adversity; Evidence of contributions to enhance community, Use of personal time and resources; Evidence of Growth or Expansion.

Huntington Bank ATHENA Award: The ATHENA Award will be presented to a woman who has attained and personified the highest level of professional excellence in her business or profession, has devoted time and energy to the community in a meaningful way, and has opened doors of leadership opportunity for women.

Nominate your business partner, client, neighbor, supplier, a fellow GFI member or even yourself!  Applications are available at www.greaterfindlayinc.com and in the GFI lobby located at 123 E. Main Cross St., Findlay. For more information on award criteria or to submit a nomination, contact GFI at 419-422-3313 or email info@greaterfindlayinc.com.  

• Access valuable information on topics such as claims management, rate making and workplace safety;
• Learn practical strategies to help you cut costs and protect your work force;
• Get important updates about BWC and the Industrial Commission of Ohio;
• Earn continuing education credit as well as credit for various BWC discount programs.
• To register online visit http://www.wcu2008.com/registration/go.