7 MB March 2013 - Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Chat
March, 2013
Wapakoneta Area
Chamber of Commerce
30 E. Auglaize St.
PO Box 208
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Telephone 419-738-2911
Fax 419-738-2977
chamber@wapakoneta.com
www.wapakoneta.com
Officers (Executive Committee)
Brian Schlosser
President
Josh Little
First Vice President
Bonnie Berry
Second Vice President
Stephanie Shutt
Treasurer
Dan Lee
Past President
Board Members &
Committees
Member Services
Josh Little*
Kathy Mathews
Josiah Osborn
Bonnie Berry
Dawn Miller
Tourism
Josh Hines*
Deb Zwez
Tom Schlenker
Josh Steinke
Greg Myer
Gerry Goulet
Judy Dubois
Legislative/Education
Stephanie Shutt*
Jeff Brumbaugh
John Poppe
Jason Neumeier
Manufacturing
Dan Lee*
Greg Myers
Andy Walters
WAEDC Representative
Jeff Brumbaugh
Summer Moon Festival
Dan Lee*
* Chairperson
Staff:
Dan Graf
Executive Director
dan@wapakoenta.com
Lindsay Zielonka
Administrative Assistant
lindsay@wapakoenta.com
Left to Right: Steinke Family Chiropractic: Jonah, Josh and Randee Steinke, ClouStudio Photography & Design: Tom Schlenker, Rebecca
Clune, Brumbaugh & Clark Law: Jeff Brumbaugh, Chris Clark, Wapakoneta Manor: Tara Osborn, Josiah Osborn, Harrod Insurance Services: Barb
& Jeff Harrod, United Way of Auglaize County: Randy Fisher Not Pictured Auglaize Embroidery: Judy Dubois
Chamber Presents 9th Annual Progress Awards
This year’s recipients created 21 new jobs and invested over $500,000 in
Wapakoneta. Congratulations and thank you for your commitment to Wapakoneta.
The recipients are:
AUGLAIZE EMBROIDARY: Expanded the building an additional 1380 sq. ft. Increased
full-time employment from two to five. Purchased an automatic silk screen machine
which results in a higher rate of production and improved quality in a shorter period of
time. This state of the art machine also enables printing designs with up to eight colors.
Owner Judy Dubois
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Calendar of Events
March
2
Midnight Movie Series: Destroy All Planets @ Armstrong Air and Space Museum 11:30pm; Chris Burton (419) 738-8811
2 & 9 Rotary Blood Testing @ Grand Plaza 7-9am; Phil Schlenker (419) 738-8111
3
Bowl for Kids’ Sake @ Plaza Lanes Celina; Abby Balster (419) 394-2990
Check the Calendar of
5
Chamber Executive Committee, noon at La Grande Pizza
Events on the Chamber
7
Lego Party! @ Aug Co Library 4pm; (419) 738-2921
website for updates and
8
Photography Opening Reception @ Riverside Art Center, 6 pm; (419) 738-2352
complete 2013 listings
9
Wapak Chamber of Commerce Bowling Bash @ Astro Lanes; Chamber of Commerce (419) 738-2911
March Madness” Celebration @ Auglaize County Humane Society 11am-10pm; (419) 738-7808
www.wapakoneta.com
10 Cabin Fever Hike “Canawlers Hike” @ Noble Township Hall; Allison Brady (419) 202-6053
12 Chamber Board of Directors, noon, Astro Lanes
14 Make Something Pretty, Mother/Daughter Craft Night @ Aug Co Library; (419) 738-2921
16 St. Patrick’s Day Bowling Bash @ Astro Lanes 9pm; Auglaize Co. Humane Society (419) 738-7808
20 Adult Wellness Checks @ YMCA; Sarah Finkelmeier (419) 739-9622
21 Red Cross Blood Drive @ St. Paul UCC; Jerri Garringer; (419) 227-5121
23 United Way of Auglaize Co. Reverse Raffle @ Wapak Eagles; Randy Fisher (419) 739-7717
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny @ Community Health Professionals 9am; (419) 739-7430
FFA Consignment Sale @ Fairgrounds; Ron Brown, (419) 236-8516
25 Hoppin’ Happening Family Night @ Aug Co Library, 6 pm; Beth Steiner (419) 738-2921
The Waters Rose Photography Exhibit @ Aug Co. Library; Rachel Barber (419) 738-9328
28 Young Adult Game Night: The Storymatic @ Aug Co Library; (419) 738-2921
30 Rice Krispy Art Contest Entry Deadline @ Aug Co Library; Beth Steiner (419) 738-2921
Chamber Chat
Welcome, Lindsay
Lindsay Zielonka has been hired as
the Chamber’s new Administrative
Assistant. She began her duties Feb 4.
Lindsay is a graduate of Wapakoneta
High School and Eastern Michigan
University. Her majors were economics
and history. Recently, Lindsay is also
working at the Wapak Y as an aerobics
instructor and wellness coach.
Administrative
Professionals
Luncheon
April 24
Kay Frances returning
with her great message
and unique humor
Save the date for your
office staff !
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BRUMBAUGH & CLARK LAW LLC: The firm has added a full-time legal partner. Also hired a full-time office
manager as well as four new employees. Office technology was upgraded with the installation of new phones,
computers and scanning equipment. Revenue and clientele has more than doubled over the past year. Owner
Jeff Brumbaugh and Chris Clark
CLOUSTUDIO: Officially opened in Wapakoneta as a home based business in 2011. Moved to a newly
renovated studio in September, 2012 with an investment of over $40,000 in computer, photography, and office
equipment. During this past year they have doubled their wedding photography dates (25) and handled nearly
250 other photography sessions. Employment has increased with the hiring of a wedding assistant, a second
photographer, and part-time studio support. Bookings for 2013/14 already exceed the 2012 level. Owners
Rebecca Clune, Pat and Tom Schlenker
HARROD INSURANCE SERVICES: Recently purchased and remodeled the office building behind Fifth Third
Bank on Bellefontaine St. The new location allowed for the employment of four additional staff members.
The new office provides 3100 sq. ft. in a convenient location to provide the best service and product available
and has already resulted in an increased customer base. The office has expanded to provide for the relocation
of a Financial Representative to their facility. Owners Jeff and Barb Harrod.
STEINKE FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC: Opened in mid-June of 2012 at their new office on N. Dixie Highway.
Since opening two additional employees have been added for office support and marketing. Their patient base
has grown to over 400 and they see an average of 380 patient visits per week. The office operation is lean &
green being completely paperless. The practice is one of the fastest growing chiropractic offices in the United
States. Owners Dr. Joshua and Randee Steinke.
UNITED WAY OF AUGLAIZE COUNTY: In January of 2012 the United Way of Auglaize County surpassed
their fundraising goal for the first time since 1998. Their total campaign surpassed the $300,000 mark
allowing the 25 partner agencies to serve over 25,000 individuals throughout Auglaize County. Executive
Director Randall Fisher
WAPAKONETA MANOR: During 2012 the Manor expanded its rehab and dementia/memory support units.
With these renovations, it has been able to expand the services offered to memory impaired residents to
include a spa, outdoor courtyard, and a central dining and activity center. The rehab unit was expanded to
offer a higher level of assists with a kitchenette, laundry and bathroom to increase the residents functioning to
its highest level for their return to their home. In total expenditures for these renovations was close to
$500,000. Administrator Josiah Osborn
Progress Award Sponsors - Thank You
Chamber Chat
AN IRISH
New Members ~ 2013
Candlelight Missions
12047 Ritchie Rd, PO Box 1645
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Contact person: Mandy Tangeman
Ph 419-230-7489
Non-profit that fundraises to help less fortunate with
meds, utilities, gas, and even Christmas. We work
closely with Mercy Unlimited and Gods Storehouse.
Lima Public Library
650 W. Market St. Lima OH 45801
Contact person: Karen Sommer
Ph 419-224-2669
website: www.limalibrary.com
Custom Audio Concepts
2311 Elida Rd., Lima, OH 45805
Contact person: Nathan Gast
Ph 419-331-0052
Website: www.customaudioohio.com
Sales and installation of audio and video equipment
for car, home and business
Auglaize County Crisis Center
PO Box 328, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
Contact person: Shirley Longworth
The Center is a residential/non-residential family
violence program. It is for any individual or family
who may be a victim to or threatened by violence ro
the threat of domestic violence. Those families may
be seeking crisis intervention and/or safe confidential
shelter.
BUSINESS AFTER
HOURS
Thursday, March 14
5-7:00 PM
at
THE ALPHA CAFE
ST
The theme is
PATRICK’S DAY
WEAR YOUR GREEN & BRING YOUR
FAVORITE LEPRECHAUN.
SPONSORED BY
THE ALPHA CAFÉ
AUGLAIZE EMBROIDARY
BORNHORST PRINTING
EISERT PLUMBING &
HEATING
STRASBURG FINANCIAL
~ Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres ~
~ Bring your business card for the door
prize drawings
~ 50/50 Drawing ~
BRING A BUSINESS COLLEAGUE
Attendance Drawing at $100
No winner last month,
Landa Tomlinson of Casa Chic not present
$10 added to the pot !
Business card ad winner drawn from Business After Hours cards
2013 Progress
Award
Recipients
Auglaize Embroidery
Speaker Dan Navin of Ohio Chamber
Brumbaugh & Clark Law
ClouStudio & Design
BOWLING BASH SPONSORS
SCHLOSSER
FUNERAL HOME
NEW VISION
NURSING &
HOME CARE
RRR TIRE
SERVICE
CLOUSTUDIO
PHOTOGRAHY
& DESIGN
AUGLAIZE
ACRES
SUPERIOR
FEDERAL
CREDIT UNION
1ST NATIONAL
BANK OF
NEW BREMEN
PT
WORKS
FINKELMEIER
INSURANCE
GREVE SALES
& SERVICE
WAL-MART
WAPAKONETA
MANOR
WAPAK
EAGLES
HARROD
INSURANCE
SERVICES
TOPMARK
KINSTLE
FEDERAL
STERLING
WESTERN STAR CREDIT UNION
TRUCK SERVICE
BEST WESTERN
HOMESTRETCH WPAKKONETA
INN
SPORTSWEAR
STEINKE
FAMILY
GA WINTZER
CHIROPRATIC
& SON
Steinke Family Chiropractic
United Way
Wapakoneta Manor
TSC
Harrod Insurance Services
Look inside for:
Chamber Presents Progress Awards
Calendar of Events
Welcome Lindsay
Administrative Professionals
Luncheon
 Welcome New Members
 March Business After Hours
 Attendance Drawing at BAH
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Attachments
Rotary Blood Testing Clinic
True Value Now Open in Wapakoneta
Haehn Florist and Landscaping
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Bingo at the Wapakoneta Manor
Blood Drive at St. Paul UCC
Cabin Fever 5K Hikes
Sensory Friendly Movie at Wapa Theater
Miss Summer Moon Festival Pageant Brochure
“Sensory Friendly Movie”
Saturday March 23rd, 2013
10:00 am
Wapa Theatre
Cost $4.50 per person
Sensory Friendly Showings are for children, teens, and adults
affected by autism spectrum disorders, sensory processing
disorders and other developmental and physical disabilities
and their families/caregivers
*Showings include*
- theatre lights dimmed vs totally darkened
- sound levels turned down vs normal levels
- snacks and beverages permitted for special dietary needs
- “silence is golden” policy is suspended to allow for
vocalizations
For more information contact Wapa Theatre (419) 738-3718
or Jennifer Horman (419) 738-1867