Newsletter - Celina – Mercer County Chamber of Commerce

Official Publication Of
The Celina-Mercer County
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Officials
Ben Amstutz
Red Door Productions
President
Sue Heiser
WCSM Radio
President Elect
Twyla Hayes
Brand It Marketing
Vice President
Doug Bertke
Moorman, Harting, & Co.
Treasurer
Chad Stolly
Stolly Insurance
Immediate Past President
Pam Buschur
Executive Director
Patti Stahl
Administrative
Assistant
Chamber Trustees
Dean Jay Albayyari
Wright State University
Eydie Kremer
Cooper Farms
Steve Schmidt
Peoples Bank Co.
Shirley Gross
CAPT
Lisa Klenke
Mercer Health
Jodie Swaney
Leugers Insurance
Janice Grieshop
Celina Tent
Jeff Hazel
City of Celina/Hazelnut Coffee
Rik Murlin
Hecht Murlin Ins.
Tim Bigham
Mercer Savings Bank
Steve Schulte
Second National Bank
Janet White
Save a Life CPR
Tom Knapke
Associate Member
Chamber
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Summer 2016
Leadership in Action Class Graduates
The 2015-2016 Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Leadership
Class has come to a close with a graduation luncheon at Briarwood Village in
their Gathering Room on June 23rd. Members were awarded their certificate
of completion along with a Leadership In Action portfolio. The program began
in September and ran through June and consisted of 10 (once a month) all day
classes. Each class was organized by local business professionals. The classes
included history & tourism, agriculture, law, elected officials, economic development, state government and several other interesting topics to help educate
participants about many aspects of Mercer County and the surrounding areas.
The class also took on a service project. They decided to provide breakfast
items for Aladdin Academy in Celina from October through June.
In September a new session of this exciting and informative program will
begin. If you are interested in participating as a member of the 2016-2017
Leadership In Action class, please call the Chamber office at 419-586-2219 or
email info@celinamercer.com. Space is limited to twenty participants, so call
or email today.
Shop Mercer County
Coupon Book
To promote shopping in Mercer County, the Celina
Mercer County Chamber printed the Shop Mercer
County coupon book and developed a mobile app.
The Chamber sold ads to cover the costs of printing
and distribution of 20,000 coupon books. These
books have been distributed to local hotels, restaurants, gas stations, campgrounds, Visitors Bureau
and the businesses that have purchased an ad. If
the Chamber is notified of a group coming into the
area for a class reunion, wedding, business meeting or other event, we pass on the coupons to the
organizing party. If you would like some of these
books for your customers, employees, or yourself
give us a call. To see a printed copy of the book or
to download the app, visit www.shoplocalmc.com
for details. This website was designed and is maintained by Tomorrow’s Technology Today. They also
provided the app for the book.
For more information, see the flyer inserted into
this publication or call the Chamber office
419 586 2219.
The 20 members of this year’s class were:
Front row-left to right: Mary Beougher, Jill Rutschilling, Monica Gloria, Vicki
Bruns, Anne Guggenbiller, Beth Butler
Back row- left to right: Jenessa Huftel, Abbie Kelly, Victoria Marks, Diana
Russell, Molly Hay, Keith Selhorst, Larissa Cunningham, Linda Castorena,
Jodi Homan, Scott Montgomery, Rachel Heitkamp
Absent from the photo were- Don Davidson & Sara Bruening
A Taste of Celina Block Party and Car Show took place on Friday, July 8th in downtown Celina.
What a Party!
The festivities began at the corner of Main and Market Streets
and went south to Warren Street. From 5 -10 pm, hundreds
perhaps thousands of people were able to taste the unique
specialties of fourteen different Celina restaurants and caterers.
Plenty of tables and chairs were set up in the street. There
was music in the street as well as music inside some of the
downtown restaurants. Several local establishments were
open after the event closed with special entertainment. The
car show was held at the south end of Main Street with over
60 cars participating.
This event could not happen without our major sponsors
called Master Chef Choice Sponsors. We would like to thank Mercer Health, Mercer Savings Bank, Cody Muhlenkamp with Federated Insurance, Celina
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Reynolds, Second National Bank, Wabash Mutual Telephone, Citizens National Bank, Walmart, ArmCorp, and Dynamic Federal
Credit Union for their support.
We appreciate the support and also would like to thank our Top Chef Choice Sponsors of Peoples Bank Co., Stammen Insurance, CAPT, Four U Office Supplies, Leugers Insurance, Celina Manor, and Celina VFW Post 5713.
Our gratitude is also extended to the city of Celina and MCERV for all their assistance in this community event. Also, thanks to the Celina Car Enthusiast
who handled the car show. Finally, our sincere appreciation to all the Chamber Trustees and Ambassadors and volunteers who helped that evening.
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For more information on Celina Mercer County Chamber events and activities, visit celinamercer.com or follow us on Facebook.
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Calendar of Events
127 Longest Yard Sales –August 4-7
The 127 Yard Sale route goes all the way from Addison, MI to Gadsden, AL. with it running through the heart of downtown Celina. Individual garage
sales blanket the community and surrounding areas. Hundreds of shoppers from all over the US and Canada shop to find that special treasure. Visit
www.127yardsale.com. For local information, call the Celina Mercer Co. Chamber of Commerce at 419 586 2219.
Saturday, Sept. 24 -- Grand Lake Marathon
New to the area is the Grand Lake Marathon. This event is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The Course: Flat, fast using city streets, state routes and
county roads on the Shores of Grand Lake. Miles will be marked. For more information, visit www.grandlakemarathon.com.
Saturday, October 8th – Affair of the Apples, Art & Ale, Noon-5pm
Downtown Celina lights up with artists, music, kids’ zone, retail specials and tasty treats. This event is held mid-October in Downtown Celina Ohio and has
expanded to include beer tastings and apple-baking competitions. The merchants gather apple and artists for this festive affair. Artists from all over Ohio will
display, sell and demonstrate their unique art! Painters, potters, glass blowers, and much more can be found along the Main Street! Come for the beer and
wine tastings! Come enjoy a little culture and cuisine. For more information call 419-584-1705. Small fee for artists/vendors.
Saturday, November 12 -- Holiday Open House
Celina brings in the Holiday season with a bang! Our quaint town always decks the halls during our Holiday Open House. Our local stores offer enticing
holiday foods samples, great sales, live music, decorated Christmas trees, door prizes and much more. This event is good for all your senses- smell, taste,
touch and see! This event is a must DO!
Saturday, November 26 -- Shop Small Business Saturday
Small business is the heart of our community and critical to our quality of life. Shop Small Business Saturday for special sales and promotions.
Saturday, November 26 -- Reindog & Elf Parade at Courthouse Square
The Celina Kiwanis Club organizes this fun, pet friendly parade. In downtown Celina at the Courthouse Square you can find the dogs dressed up like
reindeer and their owners dressed as elves. Children are lined up as they await Santa’s arrival on the courthouse steps while the community band plays
Christmas music.
Santa house at Courthouse opens Nov. 26 and runs thru Dec. 22
Hours are Tuesday & Thursday from 6pm-8pm and Saturdays 12n-2pm. Stop in at Santa’s house on the Courthouse steps and sit in front of the fireplace as
the children look in amazement at Santa.
Friday, December 2nd -- Midnight Gladness Sales
Midnight Gladness is an all-time local favorite! This event has become tradition to many. The first Friday in December, local merchants join together to
make this festive event last until midnight! Sales, samples, nativity scenes, ornament decorating contests, bake sales, horse and buggy rides, bonfires and
much more! It’s a great time to find unique gifts for all your family and friends! Come to Celina and join in on the hustle and bustle!
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New Chamber Member
New Chamber Member
Agility Foot & Ankle Specialty
Center LLC Joins Chamber
S & K Products Joins Chamber
S & K Products has joined the Celina Mercer Co.
Chamber of Commerce. They are located on 4540
St Rt 127 South of Celina. They manufacture a
diverse line of metal products, such as decorative
containers, trash cans, funnels, furniture, hardware,
and custom stampings and fabrications. S & K Products provide quality products that are 100% American made.
Dr. Darby Wehrley has opened an office at 405
Myers Road in Celina. Agility Foot & Ankle
Specialty Center LLC has joined the Celina Mercer
Co. Chamber of Commerce. With offices also in
New Bremen and Portland, Agility Foot & Ankle
Specialty Center strives to provide you the best foot
and ankle health care possible, tailored to your specific needs. For more information, visit
www.agility-foot.com or contact them at
567-890-3668.
Pictured from left to right is Chamber Trustee Steve
Schmidt from Peoples Bank Co., VJ Westerheide
owner of S & K, Pam Buschur, Chamber Director.
Pictured from left to right: Penny Ingle & Lindsey
Kleinhenz (Specialty Center Staff), Twyla Hayes
(Chamber Trustee with Brandit Marketing), Dr. Wehrley, Pam Buschur (Chamber Director)
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Leadership Class Tours Ohio Supreme Court & Statehouse
The Leadership In Action Class of 2016 toured the Ohio Supreme Court and Statehouse on Thursday, April 21st
for State Government Day. This leadership class takes one day a month from September through June and
explores a variety of topics including history, health & wellness, economic development, law, agriculture, and
other topics of local interest.
Senator Keith Faber
Rep. Jim Buchy
Pictured with the Leadership Class is State Rep. Jim Buchy and Senator Keith Faber. The Leadership In Action
Class is a program organized by the Celina Mercer County Chamber and a committee of local business
professionals from the Chamber membership. For more information on the Leadership. In Action class, contact
the Celina Mercer County Chamber 419-586-2219 or email info@celinamercer.com.
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New Chamber Members
Visitors Center Award Winners
We want to congratulate Neil, Karen, & Jason Romer
of Romer’s Catering & Entertainment Facilities on
winning the Greater Grand Lake Region’s 2015 Stahr
Award for promoting tourism in Mercer and Auglaize
Counties. Also, local hotel owner, Muhammud
Khokar won the 2015 Ambassador Award for his
contribution to tourism in our area. All of these
award winners are great supporters of the
Greater Grand Lake Region Visitors Center and
understand the importance of tourism to our
economy.
According to our visitors center director, Donna
Grube tourism brought in $54,819,215 to Mercer
and Auglaize counties and supported 2740 jobs.
With that said, we have a spectacular visitors bureau
located in the State Park in St. Marys. Jenny and
Donna handle thousands of visitors who walk in and
phone calls along with their specific requests each
year. Visit their facebook page Greater Grand Lake
Region Visitors Center.
Muhammud Khokar
Moeller Brew Barn
Joins the Chamber
Moeller Brew Barn joined the Celina Mercer County
Chamber of Commerce. Nick and Monica Moeller
had a dream and in 2015 opened the Moeller Brew
Barn at 8016 Marion Drive, Maria Stein Oh. Fresh
quality craft beers are brewed regularly with different
flavors for different seasons. The Brew Barn is open
Wednesday through Sunday and you can also find
their beers all over the area in local establishments.
For more information, visit www.moellerbrewbarn.com.
Pictured from left to right:
Chamber Trustee, Chad Stolly from Stolly Insurance
Nick Moeller Chamber Ambassador, Ed Rump from
Bud’s Chamber Director, Pam Buschur
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New Chamber Member
Leverage Your Website
Kakes & Dreams Bridal Exchange LLC
Leverage Your Website to Drive More Revenue
New Chamber member, Kakes & Dreams Bridal Exchange, LLC is a one stop shop for wedding
garments, decorations, cakes, and much more. Kellie
and Talonda can help make your big day the wedding of your dreams. In their Main Street store, they
have dresses for the bride, bridal party, mother of
the bride, and prom dresses. For the groom they
can help with tuxedo
and accessories rentals. Not only can they
make a customized
wedding cake, they
can also customize the
decorations for your
venue. Located in
downtown Celina at
220 South Main Street,
they are easily accessible. For more
information, visit
Have you been suspect that your website isn’t generating the
potential business you could be getting? Are more customers
telling you they visited your website? Did you know that 90%
of all potential customers begin their buying decision process
by searching for you on-line and visiting your website? Your
website is the first impression of your business – what will
your potential customers’ experience be?
Would you buy a shiny new convertible if it had no engine?
It might look pretty, but it would never take you anywhere. If
your website is not attracting the right kind of visitor and turning them into leads, then it’s not taking you anywhere either.
The whole point of your business website is to boost your bottom line, but achieving this involves much more than simply
being online. You’ve got to improve your customer conversion
rates to see that boost, which can be as easy as making small
changes to more your site from ok to great!
Join experts Patty Cisco, MBA, Principle and Aimee Bucher,
Chief Marketing Technologist, from digital inbound marketing
agency, Marketing Essentials for this fast paced session where
we will examine participants’ websites and explore the key
elements each website needs to convert visitors to customers.
Don’t miss learning how to use your website to grow your
bottom-line profits!
You are invited to attend this chamber event on Wednesday,
September 28th from 8am to 9:30am at the Richardson/Bretz
Building in Celina. Space is limited to the only fifteen people.
Call the Chamber office today at 419 586 2219.
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Pictured from left to right: Ed Rump, Chamber Ambassador from Bud’s Talonda Walls-Co Owner Kellie
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Administrative Professional Day - April 27
We sincerely appreciate those businesses who donated door prizes for the Administrative Professional Day promotion that the Chamber
facilitated. In recognition of the hardwork and effort that each staff member puts in every day to make your business successful.
THANK YOU!
Door Prizes Donated:
CJ’s Highmarks - $25 gift cert
Peel’s Pit Stop- 2 free oil changes
Celina Cinemas- 4 free movie passes
2 week free trial at F45
2 haircuts and gift bag from Great Clips
1 hr Massage- The Revival Spa
Cans of Cooper Turkey
Identity- One Pedicure
Pullman Bay- $20 gift certificate
Mercer Health- $25 Hospitality Gift Shop certificate
$15 Tupperware Gift Certificate by Brenda Reichert
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Mercer Health Medical Group at Coldwater
Community Medical Center &
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Mercer Health Medical Group at Celina Pro
Galleria Offices:
Mercer Health Home Care
Mercer Health Medical Equipment
Mercer Health Rehabilitation Services
Ft. Recovery
For a full listing of
services and providers,
visit www.mercer-health.com
Mercer Health Medical Group at Ft. Recovery
St. Henry
(provided by The Community Sports and Therapy Center)
Mercer Health Medical Group at the Galleria
Mercer Health Medical Group at St. Henry
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C Town Wings Expands
Dynamic Federal Credit Union
Congratulations to Julia & Kerry Roberts, owners of
C-Town Wings. They held the ground breaking ceremony for their new larger restaurant on Havemann
Road on July 5th. This new restaurant will feature a
drive thru, more seating and a banquet room. The
opening will be some time the spring of 2017.
Congratulations to Dynamic Federal Credit Union. They
held an official ground breaking on Sunday, July 10th for
their new larger office that will be located at the corner
of Wayne Street & Havemann Road in Celina.
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Thanks to the Golf Outing Supporters
The annual Chamber golf outing was held on Friday, May 27th at Celina Lynx Golf Club.
Twenty eight team registered for this Chamber event.
A Flight winners were Celina Eagles Lodge team and coming in second was the Ottawa Oil team.
B flight winners were the Hot Head Burrito team and second was the team from Leugers Insurance.
Other winners were as follows.
Hole # 2 –Ladies Longest Drive –Brandi BuBry ,Hole # 3 –Closest to Pin – Toby Rolfes, Hole # 5 –Longest Putt –Craig Mescher, Hole # 7 –Closest to Pin –Frank Harmer, Hole # 10 –Longest Putt –Bill Montgomery, Hole # 12 – Closest to Pin –Dick Morris, Hole # 15 –Longest Putt –Team Mohler, Hole # 16 –
Closest to Pin –Tom Moore, and Hole # 17 –Longest Drive –Gary Gibson.
Thank you to Stammen Insurance and Rino’s Auto Sales for
sponsoring the special hole in one prizes for the day. A
hearty thank you to all the Chamber volunteers who helped
out with the event.
Thanks to all our supporters for hole sponsorships, door
prizes, raffle items, and golf balls. This event is a fundraiser
for the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is a non profit
organization supported by membership dues, sponsorships,
and fundraising activities.
New Name on Main Street
Atelier Salon located at 224 South Main Street in Celina has changed the name of the salon to Revival Beauty.
Follow them on facebook.
Hours: Mon & Fri 9-8;
Tue, Wed, Thur, Sat 9-5; Closed Sunday
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Stolly Insurance on the Move
DOL Rule Changes
The DOL recently announced changes to the overtime rules for salaried employees. One exemption to
overtime pay is for salaried employees meeting certain
tests regarding their job duties who are paid at least
$455/week. The new rule increases the salaried pay for
exemption to at least $913/week or $47,476/year. This
issue is more of an employer to employee issue rather
than an employer to accountant issue. Below are a
couple of links for you to reference. You can also go to
the Department of Labor website for additional
information.
http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-05-18/
obamas-overtime-rule-raises-pay-for-millions
Congratulations to Stolly Insurance on the ribbon
cutting and grand opening of their new office at 124
East Fayette Street in Celina. They held their grand
opening with a pizza food truck and some great
desserts today. Visit Stolly.com for more information.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/05/17/
overtime-pay-eligible-employees-workers/84504890/
Information submitted by Muhlenkamp & Associates.
Moeller Trucking, Inc.
8100 Industrial Drive
Maria Stein, Ohio 45860
www.moellertrucking.com
Phone: 419-925-4799
800-451-2774
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