Flyer's Anniversary
Daily anniversary specials- Ph: 830-0123
Join Flyer's Pizza & Subs at 296 Main Street, Groveport for their week long anniversary celebration! Starting Monday, April 26th - each day brings a new money savings offer.
Family activities will be held on Saturday, May 1st - including pony rides, bowling on the big screen, prize wheel, special appearabce by Joey Bomber and give aways.
Did you know? - Flyer's support the community with "fundraising" opportunities. Be sure to check each time you order if it's "a benefit day" for a local organization. If it is, tell the clerk when you place your order to "credit" that organization with your order. The benefit group receives 20% and you receive a coupon good future orders. . |
|
Have you been cleaning the office or at home and have a box of papers you need to destroy. Canal Banking Center invites you to bring in up to 5 boxes of papers to be shred at their parking lot. Stop by on Saturday, May 1st between 10 am and 12 noon.
Please be sure all papers have staples, rubberbands and clips removed.
Tell your neighbors, it's open to the public. |
Hometown Hero
Listen or Stop by..
 Join us (or listen on the radio) as B104.3 broadcast live from the Madison Twp. Fire Station 181 on S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport.
Thurs. May 13, 6 am - 10 am. Stop by for a free breakfast before work. Listen for great interviews with local residents and businesses, along with the BIG HOMETOWN HERO announcement at 8:30 am.
|
Save These Dates
More details in future issues.....
May 29th - Groveport Arts Festival June 11th - Chamber Golf Outing June - After Hours with Beirberg Mercantile July 3rd - Groveport 4th July Parade July - Picnic Lunch with Shade on the Canal August 5th - After Hours with 1st Service Federal Credit Union September 1st - Governor's Forum sponsored by COCC |
Chamber Executive Board
Bob Garvin, President
Al Wilkins, V-President
Diana Ward Bright, Secretary
Buck Stewart Jr., Treasurer
Members:
Jeff Green Niels Hansen
Mark Koehler
Kenna Miller
Warren Motts
Jack Orum |
| Our Sponsors
(click on ad for link to Sponsor website) | |
|
Township Bicentennial
Everyone is invited to celebrate Madison  Township's Bicentennial on Sunday, May 23 at their open house. Stop by anytime from 1 pm - 5 pm for tours of all the buildings in the complext on Madison Lane (across from Groveport Madison High School on S. Hamilton Road).
Refreshments will be avilable at each building along with photos from the past. Bring the kids and check out some of the equipment at each building while you're there.
|
|
|
|
| Professionalism Plus
 You & your staff are invited
to get a fresh perspective on more effective business: *Communication
* Etiquette in the era of email and cell phones
of Professional Imagery.
Wednesday, May 12, 8 am - 10 am at the
Madison Township Community Center
4575 Madison Lane, Groveport 43125.
Cost (including continental breakfast) is $25.00 for the first person to participate and $20.00 for each additional person from the same company.
RSVP with check payable to Go Groveport, P.O. Box 442, Groveport 43125. Please include company name, contact person, phone, email and names of those attending. Please contact Go Groveport at 614-836-7939 to register or for any questions.
Reservations must be received by May 5th. *If lower than 25 participants the class may be canceled.
Brought to you by Go Groveport &
Southeastern Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. |
| Business Before Hours
 Join us at Baymont Inn & Suites, Rickenbacker for breakfast and networking on Thurs. May 6th 7:30 am - 9 am.
Baymont is located just off Alum Creek Drive, in the Rickenbacker Industrial Park, 2323 Rickenbacker Parkway, Columbus 43217.
Bring business cards to share with those new contacts and to throw in the basket to win some nice gifts. Tours will be available for those interested. Check out the meeting room and pool area while you are on site.
|
Networking at May Luncheon
Last official luncheon before summer begins. Our networking luncheon is one of the more popular "topics" we offer. Join us to make new contacts, catch up with friends and network, network, network. That's what growing your buisness and contact list is about!
Not comfortable with walking up to someone you don't know -- no problem! We will help you make the most of your time by introducing you to those attending.
Make your calendar for Wednesday, May 19th 11:00 am - 12:30 pm. Lunch from Cool Cravings, served at 11:30 am.
Madison Township Community Center, 4575 Madison Lane, Groveport 43125 is where we'll be. Cost remains $10.00 per person. Please RSVP by noon on Monday prior. Guests are welcome, please include them in your reservation count! |
Golf Outing - June 11
 Mark your calendar for the Friday, June 11th Chamber Golf Outing to be held at The Links at Groveport. Businesses wishing to sponsor a hole or donate raffle items or items for the team bags should contact the office before the end of the May.
Consider pulling a team together. Invite your business associate for a day of fun and relaxation. Cost is $65.00 per individual, teams $260.00 / 4 player team. Register after May 24th, cost raises to $300.00 per team.
Thanks to the following businesses that have confirmed their involvement: Bob Ward Construction & Rental; Canal Banking Center; KeyBank; Dorsey-Conley Insurance; Summerville at Lakeview; Tip-Dan Electric; Decker, Vonau, Sequin, Lackey & Viets, Attorneys; Wagner Insurance Agency; Schooley Insurance Agency; South Central Power; 1st Service Federal Credit Union, Village of Obetz, Diley Ridge Medical Center, Huntington Bank, Law Offices of John Mashburn, Edward Jones Investments, Saturn, Graphic Technologies, Dr. Greg Wise, Madison Twp Fire*EMS, State Rep. Marian Harris, ToAT Graphic Design & Printing, Homestead Springs Golf Course, Cuthbert's Greenhouse, Hometown Urgent Care, EMH&T - Engineers Surveyors, Planner & Scientists, The Paper Barn, Sentry Insurance, Anne Gonzales - Candidate for State Rep., Posh Nosh, Canal Banking Center, ERA Orum Stair Realtors & Mortgage Services. |
| Women In Business Meets Monthly
The Chamber Women In Business group offers 2 monthly
meetings  allow networking specific to Women In Business.
The group meets for lunch (12 noon - 1 pm) the 1st Weds of each month. On the 2nd Monday of the month we meet for dinner (5:00 - 6:30). Location vary each time, check the chamber web site for specific locations.
Join us on Weds. May 5th at the conference room of Hometown Urgent Care, 3813 S. Hamilton Rd., Groveport 43125. (Next to Giant Eagle). The meal will be catered by Little Italy, cost will be $7.00 per person. Please RSVP by noon Tuesday, May 4th to the Chamber office. Bring your businesses cards!
The Monday dinner group will meet on May 10th at Buffalo Wild Wings, 6340 Prentiss School Drive, Canal Winchester 43110. Join us anytime between 5 pm - 6:30 pm. Dinner is on your own. Hope to see you there.
|
What's In the Health Bill?..
 WHAT's IN THE BILL click on title for changes to future years (AS PROVIDED BY THE OHIO CHAMBER) The $940 billion health-care overhaul will take nearly a decade to roll out in full. A look at the key parts of the bill and when they go into effect. 2010 Coverage § Subsidies begin for small businesses to provide coverage to employees. § Insurance companies barred from denying coverage to children with pre-existing illness. § Children permitted to stay on their parents' insurance policies until their 26th birthday. |
| Dr. Mike...Sanity Break
Our April luncheon at Berwick Manor Restaurant received posivite comments following Dr. Mike Thomson and his "Strategies for Saving Your Sanity" talk.
 Thanks to our various sponsors, 100 attendees,including 60 support staff, received a delicious buffet meal, door prizes,
a bag full of gifts and a light-hearted presentation from Dr. Mike.
ARC Industries, Anthem, AT &T, Baymont Inn & Suites, CareWorks USA and Hansen Creative Services were sponsors of this event.
For those that weren't able to attend the luncheon and would like to get more information, check out Dr. Mike's web site.
Dr. Michael Thomson is an international speaker and author of several books. He brings a unique perspective (with lots of humor) on good character, ethics and problem solving. His work with parents, students, coaches and the business world has earned him accolades from a diverse group of people.
The Chamber office is planning a fall workshop with Dr. Mike. We will be offering a morning and afternoon, a 3 hour workshop for those businesses that would like to send staff members. More details this summer.
|
|
Goddard School in CW
The Goddard SchoolŪ, the premier preschool for children from six weeks to School age, located at 6405 Canal Street in Canal Winchester invites you to check out their web site
On-site owner, Eric Park, along with his Education Director, Heather Kamer, and faculty which includes teachers trained and experienced in early childhood development, are eager to welcome children into this nurturing environment where the curriculum encourages learning through play. The program offers parents the convenience of extended hours from 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM, the flexibility of either half-or full-day schedules and Quality Assurance standards that are monitored corporately.
Parents are encouraged to drop in for a tour or call Eric or Heather directly to arrange a personal appointment at 614-920-9810. |
|
 Congratulations Yard Solutions
Congratulations to Yard Solutions' Ray Coleman for earning his Ohio Certified Nursery Technician program's "Landscape" certification for green industry professionals. Ray is the Commerical Maintenance Account Manager at
Yard Solutions in Groveport.
Ray has been with Yard Solutions since 2006 and has 13 years landscape maintance and installation experience. He is responsible for commercial maintenance client account management and crew performance.
 Tony Iacamp serves as the Landscape Divison Manager and manages all of Yard Solutions' design/build landscape installation, commercial landscape maintenance and residential enhancement services. Tony brings 22 years of experience to Yard Solutions - welcome Tony!
Welcome Jane Forbes - Jane is a Landscape Consultant, who will be working with residential clients through design and construction on their outdoor living and landscape projects. |
|
|
Thanks for the positive comments we've received on our new e-news format. Please feel free to share with staff members. Perhaps using Constant Contact is an option for your business. Click on the link at the bottom of the page. Thank you for your continued support of the SEFC Chamber.
Sincerely, |
Susan Brobst, Executive Director
Southeastern Franklin Co. Chamber |
|
|
