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May 2010
Save These Dates 
  More details in future issues.....
 
 
May 29th - Groveport Arts Festival
 
Farmer's Market every Thursday in
 June, July, August - 4:30 - 6:30
 
June 11th - Chamber Golf Outing
  
June 22nd - FMLA Lunch N Learn
   
June 24th - After Hours with Beirberg Mercantile
 
July 3rd - Groveport 4th July Parade
 
July 14th  - Picnic with Shade on the Canal - joint lunch with CW Chamber.
 
August 5th - After Hours with 1st Service Federal Credit Union
 
August 6th & 7th - CW Blues  & RibFest
 
September 1st - Governor's Forum sponsored by COCC
 
September - CW Labor Day Weekend Festival
 
September 19th - Groveport Car Show.
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Chamber Executive Board 
Bob Garvin, President
Al Wilkins, V-President
Diana Ward Bright,  Secretary
Buck Stewart Jr., Treasurer
 
Members:
Michael Allen Casto
Jeff Green 
 
Niels Hansen 
 Mark Koehler
Kenna Miller
Warren Motts
Jack Orum
Our Sponsors 
 (click on ad for link to Sponsor website)
 
Pickens Fence Ad
1st Service FCU
Groveport Dental Group
 
Flyers
Decker Vonau
Winchester Place
Graphic Tech
May 26th - 
 
Join the Law Offices of John Mashburn at Hidden Lakes Winery, 650 Winchester Pike, Canal Winchester 43110 on Wednesday, May 26th from 4 pm - 8 pm, as they help the Alzheimer's Association.
 
A percentage of food sales will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.  Great place to have dinner with your spouse or an associate. 
Arts Festival This Sat.
 
Stop by downtown Groveport this Saturday for the Groveport Arts Festival.  Located on Main Street starting at Front and going west, you'll find something for everyone.  Say hello to business associates and meet new neighbors and friends. 
 
This event is one day only, so don't put it off.  This is a juried show and includes many central Ohio artists.   Hours Saturday at 10 am - 6 pm, food and entertainment available until 7 pm.
 
Check out their web at www.groveportartsfestival.org
Golf Deadline - June 1 
 
Deadline for teams and raffle items is JUNE 1st - call the office today if you haven't contacted us.  614-836-1138.
 
golf courseMark your calendar for the Friday, June 11th Chamber Golf Outing to be held at The Links at Groveport. 
 
If you haven't registered your team yet, cost is $300.00 payable by June 1st.  
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   More support from: Eastland Mall, Winchester Place, Keystone Insurance Agency, Tara Palm,
 
 Thanks to the following businesses  that have confirmed their involvement: Motorcycle Parts & Service; McGraw-Hill;  1st Service Federal Credit Union Bob Ward Construction & Rental; Canal Banking Center; KeyBank; Dorsey-Conley Insurance; Summerville at Lakeview; Tip-Dan Electric; Decker, Vonau, Sequin, & Viets, Attorneys; Wagner Insurance Agency;  South Central Power, Village of Obetz, Diley Ridge Medical Center, Huntington Bank, Law Offices of John Mashburn, Edward Jones Investments, Saturn, Graphic Technologies, 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.
FMLA Lunch N Learn
 
Join us on Tuesday, June 22 to learn more about "Family Medical Leave Act" and how it impacts your business!  Think you're too small -- think again.  New changes are coming - learn about them now!
 
The event is sponsored by CareWorks USA and Hometown Urgent Care.   
 
Cost for lunch and materials is $10.00 per person with reservation.  Email or call the office by noon on Monday 6/21.  Space is limited.
 
Time:  11:30 - 1:00 pm
 
Where:   Hometown Urgent Care, 3813 S. Hamilton Road, Groveport  43125
 
This lunch n learn is open to non-chamber members also. 
Women In Business
                                                                                WIB dinner photo
 
Join us Wednesday, June 2nd (next week) from 12 noon - 1 pm at Cool Cravings, 6286 Gender Road, Canal
Winchester.  Say "Hi" to friends and meet new
associates.
 
Can't make lunch, then join us for dinner on Monday,
June 14th, anytime from 5 pm - 6:30 pm at Little Italy in Groveport.
 
Look forward to seeing you at this event!  Call the office if you plan to attend.
 Active Military Loans ...
 
First Service Federal Credit Union is offering active
 Flag insky
Military members (and their spouses) a rate discount on new consumer loans.  For information
call 614-836-0100 or go online to www.firstcu.com
for more information.
 
The Credit Union is also accepting donations for the Troops!  Drop off at any branch... no chocolate and all items must be individually wrapped.
 
Beef Jerky, cookies, powdered dring mix, hard candy, fruit cups or dried, mints, gum, crackers, fruit bars, instant coffee or ice tea mix.
 
Other items include baby wipes, toothpaste, small tissue packs, men's white work socks size 12 - 15, men's tshirts (white size L & XL), men's deodrant, disposable razors, lotions, travel/ trial size shaving cream and
AA, AAA and photo batteries.
 
Thank you in advance for any donation you can make to help our service men and women. 
Farmer's Market 
Thursdays this summer!
 
                   Be sure to stop by the Groveport Farmer's Market beginning
     peppers              next Thursday and each Thursday this summer. 
 
This year the market will be at Brooke Alley, beside Huntington Bank and Graphic Technologies.  Hours are 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm rain or shine. 
 
Not only will you find home grown vegetables & fruits, baked goods and other delicious products, crafters will be on hand.  Street parking is available, as the alley will be blocked off for safety.
 
Know someone that would like to be a vendor, information is available on our web site at  www.chambersefc.com.   
June After Hours 
Thurs. June 24th
 
Professional Join us after you visit the Farmer's Market at our June After Hours Events.   Just down and across the street from the Market - Bierberg Mercantile (Go Groveport) will be welcoming everyone to their shop.  Light refreshments will be served also.  The store is located at 607 Main Street, Groveport.
Stop in anytime between 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 24th.
 
Meet an associate or your spouse or family for dinner next door at Little Italy and make an evening of it!  
 
 
We continue to receive positive comments on the e-news format.  Be sure to keep the office up to date on events your company is holding or partnering with.  With the arrival of the summer weather, be sure to enjoy the outdoors
 
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,
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Susan Brobst, Executive Director
Southeastern Franklin Co. Chamber