January 2013 - West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance

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THE EVEREST AWARD IN JULY
CONNECTING PEOPLE AND POSSIBILITIES IN WEST CHESTER AND LIBERTY TOWNSHIPS AND THE I-75 GROWTH CORRIDOR
EXECUTIVE
JOE HINSON, IOM, President & CEO
jahinson@TheChamberAlliance.com
ADMINISTRATION
MIKE POWELL, Finance Director
mpowell@TheChamberAlliance.com
MICHELLE HEALEY, Administrative Coordinator
mhealey@TheChamberAlliance.com
SPECIAL EVENTS & MARKETING
Chamber Staff & Associates
KATHY RAMBO, Vice President/Special Events
ktrambo@TheChamberAlliance.com
ALISON MIUCCIO, Marketing Director
amiuccio@TheChamberAlliance.com
MEMBERSHIP
KENNI BLACHÉ, Membership Services Director
kjblache@TheChamberAlliance.com
JAY D’ARCY, Senior Membership Account Executive
jhdarcy@TheChamberAlliance.com
LYNN TRAU, Membership Account Executive
ltrau@TheChamberAlliance.com
2013 Sustaining Sponsors
As of Dec 10, 2012
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The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance salutes our Sustaining Sponsors. We
acknowledge the following members and thank them for their support of the Chamber, its
programs, events and services provided to the businesses and organizations of this area.
DIAMOND
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
Mercy Health-Fairfield Hospital
West Chester Hospital
SUPER SILVER
Graydon Head
HORAN
Kemba Credit Union
SILVER
Fifth Third Bank
Taco Bell/Uno
BRONZE
Alternative Computer Technology, Inc.
Duke Energy
North Side Bank & Trust Company
Northwestern Mutual - West Chester
PNC Bank
SCORE
The Dry Cleaning Shop
SUPER BRONZE
Clark-Theders Insurance Agency, Inc.
ADVOCACY
BOB WIWI, Small Business Advocate
bwiwi@TheChamberAlliance.com
GEORGE GLOVER, Government Relations
glover@focusedcapitolsolutions.com
BUTLER TECH
JAN KESSELRING, Director of Workforce Services
& Community Outreach Liaison
kesselringj@Butlertech.org
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CHAIR KAREN MUELLER - HORAN
VICE CHAIR RON ROHLFING – West Chester Hospital
SECRETARY DEBORAH BRENNEMAN – Thompson Hine LLP
LEE GEIGER – Graydon Head
ERIC HARMON - Cincy Magazine
JOE HINSON – West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
TOM HOLDING – Lincoln Financial Advisors
CHAR MASON – Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus
CHRISTINE MATACIC – Liberty Township Trustee
JENNIFER PORTER – Cincinnati Marriott North @ Union Centre
KEITH RICHBURG – Fifth Third Bank
TOM URBAN – Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital
JOHN VENTURELLA – Clark Schaefer Hackett
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West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
www.TheChamberAlliance.com
For information on the Chamber’s Sustaining Sponsorship Program, please call Jay
D’Arcy or Lynn Trau at 513.777.3600
FROM THE DESK OF
Joe Hinson, IOM
- President & CEO
ARE YOU READY FOR 2013?
Happy New Year from our Chamber family to
yours! We hope 2013 is a prosperous, safe
and healthy year for all of us.
Now that the presidential election is behind
us and we embark on 2013, we know that
Democrats have retained control of the senate
and Republicans control of the House. So
Washington will remain divided as it was in
2012. Compromise by both parties will be
necessary to get any legislation passed.
A barometer to gauge how well Washington is compromising will be how
the fiscal cliff (the combination of the expiring tax rates and breaks and
the scheduled spending cuts) was handled. At press time, negotiations
were still ongoing with the hope of cutting a deal before January 1.
As we still feel the effects of a challenging economy, we know that the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) or Obamacare has begun to take shape. The
clock is ticking toward 2014, less than a year away when the health care
reform law takes full effect. Who does this affect? It affects all of us; the
insured and uninsured, employees, business owners, insurance companies
and brokers, doctors and hospitals. The ACA is the largest transformation
in American health care since the Medicare system was approved in the
1960’s.
To recap: Starting January 1, 2014 individuals will have to buy health
insurance or pay a penalty, companies with more than 50 employees
must offer benefits or pay a penalty, and insurers must accept anyone who
applies.
The ACA continues to be a hot topic with our members. As was discussed
at December’s Health Care Summit presented by our Chamber and Cincy
Magazine, no one knows for sure the impact healthcare reform will have
on our businesses and on us individually. To help educate and inform, the
following is a review of what’s now in place, what to expect this year and
what is planned for 2014.
CURRENTLY
• Prohibition on lifetime caps on coverage.
• Prohibition on excluding children from coverage because of pre-existing
conditions.
• Allowing young adults to remain on their parents’ policies until age 26.
• Free preventive care for those on Medicare.
• Tax credit for the smallest companies to offer benefits.
• Lower Medicare reimbursements to hospitals.
FOR 2013
• Higher Medicare taxes on individuals making more than $200,000 a year
or families earning more than $250,000.
• A 2.3 percent tax on U.S. sales by medical device companies.
• Consumers can sign up for state-based health insurance exchanges
in October. The federal government will operate the exchanges if a state
declines.
FOR 2014
• Mandate for individuals either to buy insurance or pay a penalty.
• Mandate for employers with more than 50 employees either to offer
benefits or pay a penalty.
• Opening of state based insurance exchanges.
• Prohibition on excluding adults from coverage because of pre-existing
conditions.
• Eligibility for Medicaid expands to those making up to 138 percent of the
federal poverty level ($26,344 for a family of three in 2012).
• Subsidies for those below 400 percent of the federal poverty level
(currently $44,680 for an individual to buy health insurance.
It’s worth noting that Governor John Kasich in November informed the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that Ohio will not
run a health insurance exchange because it was deemed too costly and
inflexible in meeting the needs of Ohioans, therefore leaving that task to
the federal government.
“…no one knows what to really expect,
or the total impact of the AMA, but we
suggest you educate yourself as much
as possible on healthcare reform.”
Governor Kasich also informed HHS that Ohio will retain regulatory control
over health insurance plans offered through a federally-operated exchange,
as well as retain the authority to determine who is eligible for Medicaid
benefits. This will allow Ohio to control costs by focusing on making
the insurance market stable and competitive, and keep Ohio’s Medicaid
program as well run as possible.
Again no one knows what to really expect or the total impact the AMA will
have on any of us. We suggest you educate yourself as much as possible
on healthcare reform. Talk to your doctor or check out two good websites;
www.healthcare.gov or www.insurance.ohio.gov. In addition, each business
owner regardless of their size should consult with an advisor to determine
a strategy for today and in the future.
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Thank you for being a valued member of the West Chester Liberty
Chamber Alliance. Together we’ll grow your business!
West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance MISSION STATEMENT
A regional community leader promoting business innovation and growth, advocating free enterprise, addressing
issues of regional and community significance and leading our members to a higher quality of life.
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MILLIKIN & FITTON LAW FIRM AND ACS
TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES OPEN HOUSE
Millikin & Fitton Law Firm and ACS Title and Closing Services will host an Open
House and ribbon cutting with the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance
on Thursday, January 17th from 5– 7pm to celebrate the opening of their
newest office located at 9032 Union Centre Boulevard, Suite 200 in West
Chester. Founded in 1840, Millikin & Fitton Law Firm is a full-service law firm
representing individuals, families, businesses and local government entities.
ACS Title and Closing Services have been in existence since 1995 and offer a
complete range of real estate transaction services to lenders and private clients.
The Firm and Title Agency look forward to serving its existing clients as well as
other individuals and businesses in its new location. For more information and
to RSVP, please call 513.863.6700.
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OSSEGE COMBS & MANN, LTD. ANNOUNCES OFFICE
EXPANSION IN DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI
“Our firm has continued its rapid rate of
growth over the past several years as many
businesses are attracted to the high level of
communication and attention they receive as
a client of our firm. We learn how their business works and what keeps them
up at night in addition to our work on their audit, taxes, or software. As a result,
we are able to play an important role in their efforts to improve their business,”
Managing Partner Greg Ossege said. He also said “The larger space was needed
to accommodate the additional staff we have hired to meet the service needs of
our clients, and will also allow for continued growth in the future.”
METROPARKS ANNOUNCES NEW TWO-YEAR MOTOR VEHICLE
PERMITS IN RESPONSE TO CUSTOMERS FEEDBACK
Motor Vehicle Permit (MVP) hang tags are again available for FREE to all Butler
County Residents as part of the dedicated tax levy Butler County residents
passed to support MetroParks in November 2010.
In response to suggestions from park customers for increased convenience,
MetroParks will be issuing hang tags that are valid for 2 years versus the
current 1 year tag. Additionally, this change provides cost savings opportunities
to MetroParks in terms of tag production cost and more importantly, the
administrative costs associated with the entry of information into a resident
database.
To provide residents with ample time to obtain a new 2013/2014 MVP, current
2012 MVPs will be honored at all MetroParks through January 31st.
Forms are available on the MetroParks website, www.YourMetroParks.net under
“Get a Vehicle Permit” or at all MVP distribution locations.
The expansion is at the offices in downtown Cincinnati at the Sawyer Point
Building, 720 East Pete Rose Way, Suite #100. For more information, visit
www.ocmcpas.com.
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP’S WING EYECARE
WELCOMES DR. JESSICA DOBSON
WOOD AS NEW ASSOCIATE OF
DR. JEFFREY HARTMAN
Dr. Wood joined Wing Eyecare in July of 2011
and her areas of special interest include primary
eyecare, ocular disease management, and fitting
toric and multifocal contact lenses. Dr. Wood is a
member of the American Optometric Association
and Ohio Optometric Association.
Dr. Wood completed her undergraduate studies and earned her Doctor of
Optometry degree from The Ohio State University and completed externships at
the Akron VA Medical Center and Family Eyecare Centers in Sandusky, Ohio. Dr.
Wood is originally from Liberty Township where she attended Lakota West High
School and now resides there with her husband Adam. In her spare time she
enjoys golfing and traveling.
LAKOTA PLAINS JR. SCHOOL WINS WEST CHESTER
HOSPITAL “NAME THE ROBOT CONTEST”
Culminating the collaboration between West Chester Hospital and the Lakota
Local School District, the winner of the “Name the Robot” contest was
announced in November! The first period science class at Lakota Plains Jr.
School was selected as the winner for their submission of the name S.A.M.
(Surgical Assisting Mechanism).
The winning class received a certificate signed by West Chester Hospital CEO
Kevin Joseph, MD, and COO Tom Daskalakis, as well as an iPad 2 for the
classroom. The name they chose was engraved on a plaque to be permanently
displayed on the robot.
Approximately 1,500 seventh graders in the Lakota district participated in the
contest, submitting 58 potential names based on what they learned about
robotic surgery. The top two classes were selected by hospital leaders and
invited to the hospital for a pizza party and tour. During the tour, the children
visited the clinical laboratory, pharmacy and had the opportunity to “test-drive”
the surgical robot they helped name.
Dr. Wood is accepting new patients. If you would like to schedule an
appointment with her or Dr. Hartman, or would like more information, please call
513.759.9464.
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DidYouKnow?
… as a member, you can place a Member to Member
Discount in this publication? Contact Alison Miuccio at
513.777.3600 to get your business on the list.
Join us for a Business After Hours at
7172 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
in West Chester
Wednesday, January 16th
5-7 pm
Join us for FUN & GAMES plus food,
beverages and great networking!
2013
February 20
West Chester Family Dentistry
March 13
Dingle House
April 17
West Chester Activity Center
Wish You Were Here!
May 22
Epcon Communities
June 12
Homearama
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Chesterwood Village in West Chester pulled out all the stops to make
this Christmas themed after work event perfect!
SPOTLIGHT on
SEBC Leadership 21 Alumni Event
Are you feeling blue? Has winter got you confined? Then add January 22nd
to your calendar and join other alumni to explore new wines and hors
d’oeuvres.
Fresh Market
7720 Voice of America Drive
West Chester, OH 45069
Tuesday, January 22nd
5-7PM
Are you an avid golfer? The type
that insists they need the newest
and latest oversized Taylormade,
Titleist or Callaway driver at the
beginning of each season because
it will add 20 yards off the tee
compared to their current, outdated
driver? It’s the club’s fault that the
ball isn’t going 300+ yards and right down the middle of the fairway,
right? That has been a running joke for years between my father and
me whenever we hit a bad shot. We would laugh and blame it on the
club and tease one another that it couldn’t possibly be our fault!
After spending almost an entire afternoon with Bill Weitzel of
Conquest Golf in Liberty Township, I learned that there is a lot of truth
to inconsistent golf shots being the result of a golfer’s clubs not being
properly fitted to their body and swing type. If you haven’t heard of
Conquest Golf, add it to your bucket list because Bill Weitzel is one of
Golf Digest’s Top 100 club fitters in America, and he is local; located
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with your fellow Alumni and great
between Route 4 and 747 on Mercedes Drive (a 7 iron away from
time to bring “prospects” for the SEBC Leadership 21 Class of 2014. You will Hamilton Elks Golf Club).
also have the opportunity to learn more about the new program launching
again in September of this year.
The cost is included in your Alumni Associate fees. Guest and prospective
are $5.00. SEBC21 class of 2013-2014 participates.
To RSVP Kenni Blaché @ kjblache@TheChamberAlliance.com or
513.777.3600 by January 20th
DidYouKnow?
… You can nominate someone for The 2013
Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner on March
8th? Visit TheChamberAlliance.com/AnnualDinner
for all of the information on the categories and
how to purchase tickets. Nomination forms can be
picked up at the Chamber office or downloaded
from our site. If you are interested in sponsoring
this annual business event, please contact Kathy
Rambo at 513.777.3600 or
ktrambo@TheChamberAlliance.com.
As an avid golfer myself, I learned more about the technical side and
science behind club making and club fitting in one afternoon with Bill
than in my 20+ years of playing combined. Golf teachers send their
students to Bill and claim “they will receive a club fitting on steroids.”
Bill uses a hands-on approach when helping his clients and his
typical fitting is a two day session.
One option is to revamp existing clubs to fit your needs, which is the
most affordable way to utilize Conquest Golf’s services. They also
sell multiple lines of clubs, some of which are the most popular
brands on the PGA tour, yet virtually unknown to most consumers.
Did you know that Tiger Woods doesn’t actually play Nike irons?
Tiger plays a custom set of Miura irons that come with a blank face.
Nike then stamps their swoosh logo on the irons making it appear
as though Tiger is playing Nike irons. Miura irons are Bill’s top selling
brand, hands down. Sergio Garcia also plays Miura irons, but with
Taylormade’s logo stamped on them. The marketing machine behind
the top golf club manufacturers in the world aren’t always what the
touring professionals are really playing and this is where Bill comes
in. “Just because you haven’t heard of it doesn’t mean it’s a clone or
a knockoff.”
If you are a golf lover, I urge you to visit Conquest Golf in person or
check out their website at www.conquestcustomgolf.com….you will
not be disappointed!
STEVE RASZKA
Insurance Associates
513.424.2481
SRaszka@insuranceassociates.net
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What’s New in
Liberty Township
www.liberty-township.com
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP LOOKS FORWARD
TO POSITIVE MOMENTUM IN 2013
As a community, Liberty Township is well-positioned for positive growth
and some exciting happenings in 2013. The November groundbreaking
for HOMEARAMA at Carriage Hill kicked things off with a bang! Show
organizers described the Terry family’s property along SR 747 and Millikin
Roads in Liberty Township as one of the most beautiful sites in the show’s
history. Other significant highlights ahead in 2013 include:
• Proposed Liberty Town Square groundbreaking – development team
anticipates a Spring 2013 groundbreaking for Phase I of the large mixeduse development on 64 acres along Liberty Way
• Liberty Township Vision Plan – an update to the 2006 Comprehensive
Plan for the community will be finalized in 2013 (see full story below)
• HOMEARAMA at Carriage Hill in Liberty Township - June 8–23, 2013
More information will be shared as these major projects and events
take shape. As always, feel free to contact Caroline McKinney, Economic
Development Director, for questions or periodic updates about what’s
happening in Liberty Township. She can be reached at 513.759.7500 or
cmckinney@liberty-township.com.
TOWNSHIP VISION PLAN PROCESS
MOVING FORWARD
In late October of 2012, the Township hosted the second of three public
open houses for the Comprehensive Vision Plan Update. Attendees
were asked to give feedback on a draft list of goals and objectives to be
pursued over the next 20 years. The most popular area of priority was
parks and multi-use trails, followed closely by expanding the tax base by
developing the business corridors of Cincinnati-Dayton Road and PrincetonGlendale Road. Also, attendees were asked to comment on their thoughts
regarding incorporating more empty-nester and multi-family housing into
the Township’s predominantly single family housing mix. Responses were
favorable, provided that such products are high quality and well managed.
The Comprehensive Vision Plan is an update to the Township’s 2006
Comprehensive Plan which was designed to be a 20-year planning tool
to be updated approximately every five years. With Liberty Township at
the five-year mark, a Vision Plan Steering Committee has been formed
representing the interests of residents, Township businesses and community
stakeholders. The Steering Committee will guide the process through a
series of work sessions open to the public as well as a few public open
houses to garner additional feedback from the community.
The comprehensive plan provides a vision for the future of Liberty Township.
It becomes a guideline that is used on a daily basis to direct future growth,
preserve environmental features and plan for greenways, parks, quality of
life assets and to ensure that Liberty Township is a sustainable community.
From this point, the Vision Plan Steering Committee will continue to refine
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the goals and objectives, and also work to update the Land Use Plan, a key
component to the Comprehensive Vision Plan. The details will be shown
at a third public open house, which is expected to occur in the Spring of
2013. News regarding the Vision Plan process, as well as documentation of
the meetings is available on the Township’s website at
www.liberty-township.com. You may comment on any of the materials
regarding development and services in the Township through a link on
the website. Please see the column on how to be included in future email
updates about the next public open house.
BE PART OF LIBERTY
TOWNSHIP’S COMMUNITY
EVENTS IN 2013!
Local businesses and residents of the Township are
encouraged to mark their calendars and make plans
to attend one of Liberty Township’s annual familyfriendly community events.
2013 sponsorship opportunities will be available soon
for the various events and 5K runs. Contact Vickie
Daniel to be placed on the sponsorship packet mailing
list: 513.759.7500 or
vdaniel@liberty-township.com.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Liberty Park/Lakota YMCA
JULY 4th 5K & PARADE
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Lakota East High School
FALL FESTIVAL & 5K
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Liberty Park
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Liberty Heights Church
What’s New in
West Chester Township
www.westchesteroh.org
dialogue with businesses in the community about crime trends and
how to prevent crime,” said Police Chief Erik Niehaus. “Through this
interaction we work to educate the business owners, the employees, as
well as the customers.”
Officers with the West Chester Police Department and West Chester Fire Department are always
willing to meet with local business representatives to discuss crime and fire prevention.
PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON SAFETY
AVAILABLE TO LOCAL COMPANIES
When an emergency strikes, West Chester’s police and fire professionals
are there to respond quickly and professionally. But few of us consider
that these vital public safety resources can also play an important
role in preparing for, and reducing risk of, emergencies in the business
community.
West Chester benefits from well-trained, full-time, professional police
and fire departments. Both agencies make prevention activities a
priority and offer specific programs to support businesses.
“By providing critical prevention information and then implementing
recommendations, lives and property can be saved,” said Fire Chief Tony
Goller. In 2011, $146,990,325 in property value was impacted by calls
for fire service in West Chester, while just more than $600,000 was
actually lost. The greater measure of property is saved due to the work
of the Fire Department, but also as a result of working smoke detectors,
proper use of fire extinguishers, and in general, quick response by those
who make the call to 9-1-1. Cooperation by the business partner is also
a vital key to lessen the impact.
The West Chester Fire Department offers a free safety inspection to
homeowners and businesses in the community and also provides
ongoing training in CPR, First Aid, fire extinguisher use and more. A
formal inspection is required of every business in the community, but
business owners can go further by making sure their employees are
trained in CPR and know how to use a fire extinguisher correctly and
when to use it.
“Of course, businesses shouldn’t forget the basics,” Chief Goller said.
“Fire drills, clear access to fire exits and preparing employees on the
appropriate actions to take in case of an emergency are critical to
saving lives and property.”
Crime can be prevented and businesses protected with some advance
planning, training and awareness, according to West Chester police.
The West Chester Police Department’s public affairs unit emphasizes
training civilians to be aware of their surroundings and how to react
when confronted with potentially dangerous situations.
Chief Niehaus says that this relationship has had a similar effect as
Neighborhood Watch. Business operators and business patrons become
extra eyes and ears for the Police Department enhancing enforcement
and investigative efforts, as well as thwarting crime.
“We instruct civilians to be fully aware of their surroundings and have
the confidence to trust their instincts or what their ‘gut’ is telling them,”
Chief Niehaus said.
The Police Department issues Public Awareness Bulletins to businesses
when specific trends have been identified. The bulletins may offer
specific information about the crime, description of a possible suspect
if one exists and recommendations to protect your business, your
employees and your customers from being victimized.
The West Chester Police Department also offers Business Security
Surveys. A crime prevention officer will visit the business and provide a
written survey outlining recommendations that will improve the security
of the physical business property, as well as topics regarding personnel
and operations security issues.
Officers also offer guidance on issues regarding workplace violence,
active shooter and emergency preparedness and self-defense training.
For more information on setting up training and/or learning more about
available programs, call the Fire Department at 513.777.1133, or the
Police Department at 513.759.7380. Information is also available at
www.WestChesterOH.org
RESOLVE
TO UPDATE CPR TRAINING
As resolutions are being made for the New Year, the West Chester
Fire Department encourages all adults to receive CPR training and/or
update training based upon recent changes to CPR protocols recently
initiated by the America Heart Association.
The Fire Department offers CPR and first aid training all year long
as part of West Chester University, an on-going series of educational
programs offered by West Chester Township.
“CPR is a crucial skill that everyone should learn and become familiar
with,” said West Chester EMS Captain Steve Kelly. “Proper recognition
and treatment of cardiac arrest starts with the phone call to 911 and
the initiation of CPR quickly even before Fire and EMS units arrive at the
scene.”
It is critical that all adults are trained in this life-saving tool and that
they renew that training periodically. For a list of available CPR and First
Aid classes, visit www.WestChesterOH.org.
“The West Chester Police Department works to maintain an open
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SERVING
OUR COMMUNITY
Focus on Youth, Inc. is a
private, non-profit, faithbased foster care and
adoption agency located
in Butler County working
with families throughout
southwest Ohio to
provide temporary care
or sometimes, a permanent home for abused and neglected children and
youth.
Foster parents are wonderful caregivers. They are everywhere around us,
including your next door neighbor. They nurture and provide stability to a
child in foster care who needs parenting and give that child loving care.
This is a tremendous act of giving. It is truly a matter of the heart. Foster
parents make caring contributions to the child and to the society in which
those children become future citizens. It certainly can take a village to
raise a child. What exactly does that phrase mean? It means a child does
not only grow up within a home but also in a community. Regardless of the
child’s upbringing, the child belongs to and is shaped by the community.
This youth may grow up and become a mechanic for your car, your child’s
educator, a motivational speaker, a soldier or marine, the sky is the limit.
At some point, they will be living in your community ready to give back to
society.
For foster parents, who give much of their time, energy and love to others,
asking for and receiving support can be crucial yet difficult to ask. Loving
tough kids from rough places is not always easy. Watching some of the
children slip away from you as they are reunified with birth families or move
to a new permanent family can be draining on a soul. These loving, caring,
giving parents need their tanks recharged. They deserve a spa day every
Friday or an afternoon of fishing; a quick coffee break with a friend or a
date night out. They need a community with a heart to wrap around them
with support that tells them their love and care for the citizens of tomorrow
is recognized and appreciated. Not everyone is able to provide foster
care but many are able to encourage and support those who care for our
leaders of the future. After all, it is a matter of the heart.
OUR TEAM IS GROWING!
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The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance is adding a Membership
Account Executive to work with our dynamic business-focused,
member driven organization. We are looking for someone who can
work collaboratively with our members and our staff to maintain an
understanding of Chamber products and services and the needs of our
members. Some specific duties include researching businesses and
identifying prospective members; initiating contacts, conducting sales
presentations and explaining the benefits of membership; achieving
monthly, and annual sales goals; attending a variety of meetings and
events, including regular early morning and evening business activities;
entering data into a proprietary database. Other requirements include
excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience identifying
prospects, conducting sales presentations and closing sales; a customerservice orientation; knowledge of the West Chester, Liberty business
community; and computer proficiency.
SETTING PERSONAL GOALS FOR 2013
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Honing Your Business Edge Using Yoga
and Simplicity Practices
In business, it’s important to maintain
your creative and energetic edge, yet we
all have the seemingly competing desire
to slow down and live balanced.
Yoga and simplicity can inform how we
live our business lives. In yoga, we work
with two principles: edge and ground.
The edge is that sweet spot in the pose
where sensation keeps us engaged
and productive without creating harm.
Ground can be found in the transitions
between poses (read activities) and also
in connecting with focused attention to
something stable, like the floor. Ground
allows creative expansion into the fullness of the physical posture by
being an ever-present support. Voluntary simplicity is slowing down and
living “on purpose.”
Practically speaking, edge keeps us intrigued and relevant in the
constantly changing business world and is why we do what we do, but
accidentally exceeding our edge can leave us feeling burned out. The
true edge is where we want to operate because it’s where our creativity
can emerge with minimal effort: working smart, not hard, for optimal
results.
Grounding through simplicity practices is the path to optimal living: not
adding another “to do,” but making the most of what you already do.
We mistakenly think doing more, and being more brings balance. Could
simple things you do already, done with great purpose and intention,
create the grounded simplicity needed to function at your edge? Could
these practices become “base” in the tag game of life, so that you can
breathe with renewed enthusiasm?
Try this:
• Make a list of the things that make life worth living. Think simple
pleasures readily available every day. Family, nature, music or great
food may be examples.
• Make a list of “mundane” things done every day, every week. Every day
I brush my teeth, eat lunch…
• Look at how you currently accomplish the mundane and ask how you
might bring more happiness and more life to these daily rituals.
Change your morning routine by listening to an inspiring playlist while
brushing. Stop and eat at the park rather than multi-tasking your
sustenance. (Hint: Look at the first list!)
By examining and bringing more “happy” to our daily routines, we choose
a life rather than mindlessly surviving it. Everything from your edge of
performance to your centered wellbeing will flourish in response.
RENEE A GROENEMANN,
Grace Tree Yoga and Growth Studio
513.759.4458
Renee@gracetreestudio.com
Please forward resumes to the attention of
Kenni Blache’ at kjblache@westchesterchamberalliance.com.
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MEMBER TO MEMBER DISCOUNT
Party Discounters is offering
all Chamber Members
25% OFF their total purchase*
7738 Dudley Drive in West Chester
513.755.6974
PartyDiscounters@aol.com
*excluding helium balloons
Offer expires January 31, 2013
Network, Educate, eXtend, Transform
NEXT – Connecting Young Professionals is a group within the
West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance that was established
to create a platform for our young professional members and
non-members (21-40 years old) to build relationships, become
active in the Chamber and in the community.
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Add these dates to your calendar:
February 7, March 14, May 2, June 6 ....more to come
Check the resources below for details or call the Chamber at
513.777.3600.
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The Ten Days of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…a large, decorated
Wetherington tree!
On the second day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…two special guests
(Rachel Epps and Rod Nimtz) and a large decorated Wetherington tree!
On the third day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…three women’s
business groups (honored the Chairs for Women 4 Women (Kim Kuchenbuch,
Jean Mabry); Women of Excellence (Kim Kuchenbuch); Women of Excellence
Alumni (Mary Carol Melton & Sheila Munafo-Kanoza); two special guests and a
large decorated Wetherington tree!
On the fourth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…four great desserts,
three women’s business groups, two special guests and a large decorated
Wetherington tree!
Chamber President & CEO Joe Hinson served as the Luncheon Speaker.
On the fifth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…five golden contacts!
Four great desserts, three women’s business groups, two special guests and a
On the sixth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…six honored groups
(Mike Reed for Ambassadors, Linda Glass & Rick Shively for Business Action/
Chamber Advisors, Rosemary Haddad & Roland Young for the Golf & Tennis
Classic, Jessica Brooks & Mitchell Willis for Leadership 21, Rob Young for
Membership Council, and Craig Rambo for The Everest Award), five golden
contacts! Four great desserts, three women’s business groups, two special
guests and a large decorated Wetherington tree!
On the seventh day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…seven great songs
(played by Rod Nimtz), six honored groups, five golden contacts! Four great
desserts, three women’s groups, two special guests and a large decorated
Wetherington tree!
EMCEE - Rachael Epps Wade of UC Health - University of Cincinnati Physicians
On the eighth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…eight members at a
table, seven great songs, six honored groups, five golden contacts! Four great
desserts, three women’s groups, two special guests and a large decorated
Wetherington tree!
On the ninth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…nine great words
(“We are looking forward to great things in 2013,” said Board of Directors
Chair Karen Mueller), eight members at a table, seven great songs, six honored
groups, five golden contacts! Four great desserts, three women’s groups, two
special guests and a large decorated Wetherington tree!
On the tenth day of Christmas, my Chamber gave to me…ten Chamber staff!
(Joe Hinson, Michelle Healey, Mike Powell, Kathy Rambo, Alison Miuccio, Kenni
Blache, Jay D’Arcy, Lynn Trau, Bob Wiwi, and George Glover), nine great words,
eight members at a table, seven great songs, six honored groups, five golden
contacts! Four great desserts, three women’s groups, two special guests and a
Judge Patricia Oney swears in Karen Mueller of HORAN as 2013 Board
Chair and Ron Rohlfing of West Chester Hospital as 2013 Board Vice Chair.
Best wishes for 2013.
ERIN BRESTELLI
West Chester Chiropractic
513.777.7575
www.westchesterchiro.com
Ron Nimtz of Miami University, VOA Learning Center, providing the
musical entertainment for the Luncheon.
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This Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, January 8th
Wingate by Wyndham
7500 Tylers Place Blvd in West Chester
11:30am – 1:30pm
Top-Down Economy
LUNCHEON SPONSOR - Kemba Credit Union
Join us as we kick off our 2013 luncheons
with guest speaker Dr. LaVaughn Henry,
Vice President & Senior Regional Officer,
Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank
of Cleveland. Dr. Henry is responsible for building and maintaining a strong
presence and reputation for the Reserve Bank throughout central and
southern Ohio and eastern Kentucky. He also has responsibility for working
with key stakeholders, including the board of directors of the Cincinnati
Branch, business advisory councils, depository institutions, business and civic
leaders, and the public. This luncheon promises to give you an insider’s look
at our economic future. Rosemary Haddad. Merrill Lynch will be our emcee.
Next Month’s Luncheon
Tuesday, February 12th
Wingate by Wyndham
7500 Tylers Place Blvd in West Chester
11:30am – 1:30pm
Super Bowl Commercials; Million
Dollar Strategies
without the Million Dollar Budget
LUNCHEON SPONSOR - McGill Smith Punshon. Pictured from left
to right: Dan Frank, Craig Rambo, Rick Nichols, Andy Osier, Reuben
Blair, Jose Castrejon, Steve Roat and Rich Arnold.
Join us shortly after Super Bowl XLVII at
the Chamber’s Monthly Luncheon on
February 12th with guest speaker Drew Dinkelacher, President
of MarketingAccelerator.com. Drew brings energy, strategy and
leadership to the Marketing Planning process and will talk to
luncheon attendees about the best and the worst of Super Bowl
commercials to show how great advertising strategy is born. Join
other Chamber members and guests and learn how to deliver an
advertising plan that drives results without breaking your budget.
How To RSVP
Call the Chamber at 513.777.3600 or visit TheChamberAlliance.com.
Luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30am - 1:30pm.
Cancel before noon on the Monday before the lunch to avoid being charged.
$27 - for members and employees of member organizations who RSVP
by the Friday before each Luncheon
$32 - for members who RSVP after the Friday before the Luncheon
$50 - for non-members
February 12th with guest speaker Drew Dinkelacher, President of
MarketingAccelerator.com
Pay by check, Mastercard, VISA or Discover and avoid the registration line. Special dietary
needs will gladly be taken care of by letting us know when you RSVP for the luncheon.
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2013 Luncheon Prepay
Save Time & Money
The Character Council promotes 49 character qualities
that help to strengthen and grow the fabric of ourselves,
our businesses, our families and our community. Each
month, our chamber will highlight an individual that
demonstrates a different characteristic. We feel that it
is important to honor those who contribute and make a
difference in our community.
“Determination”
Matt Wheeler, Owner of Explosion Fitness
“Matt has an inner drive. He really does strive for excellence. Matt is very
persistent and focused on the little things that some people forget,” said
Shawn Neuhaus, General Manager for Explosion Fitness. Explosion fitness has
expanded with new locations in Fairfield and Mainevillle.
Do you know someone who demonstrates a character quality you admire?
Please email Alison Miuccio at amiuccio@TheChamberAlliance.com. For more
information, visit www.charactercincinnati.org. This article was provided by Erin
Brestelli, Marketing Director for West Chester Chiropractic Center.
The January highlighted quality is “Orderliness” - Arranging myself
and my surroundings to achieve greater efficiency.
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… The Chamber Alliance has a young professionals group?
NEXT meets once a month for networking and more. Visit
TheChamberAlliance.com and check out the calendar for
NEXT events.
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2013 West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance
Monthly Member Luncheons
By purchasing a 12-month Luncheon Package, it
allows you to skip the pay-at-the-door table and start
networking right away…PLUS it saves you money!
Make your reservations by calling Michelle Healey at
513.777.3600 before this offer expires on
January 8, 2013.
12 Luncheons for the price of 11 = $297.00
Be sure to add these luncheon dates
to your 2013 calendar:
January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11
July 9
August 13
September 10
October 8
November 12
December 10
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Mark Welch was truly insightful as we talked briefly about his business, and it
was easy to detect his passion for what he’s doing. It was also evident he is
doing something right by the growth of Bajon Salon. I had the opportunity to
get the inside scoop on what Mark feels are his reasons for his success and of
those is his membership in the West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance. This
membership is a high priority for Mark because he utilizes the many benefits the
chamber offers.
Mark described the Chamber as the most important part of Bajon Salon’s
monthly networking opportunities. Chamber events like the Monthly Member
Luncheon, Sixty-Second Connect and Business After Hours are permanent
fixtures on his calendar. In 2012 he started to make a point of bringing one of
his new hair designers with him to these events. This has been terrific because
the hair designers love to talk about hair, beauty and all of the specials they
are offering. Plus, these designers have been able to attract business that Mark
was unable to because the designers can talk on the spot about beauty issues
people are having.
It was at one of these Chamber events that Kathy Rambo, VP/Special Events
from The Chamber Alliance and Abby, Bajon Salon & Spa Hair Designer, along
with Mark were talking about how the Chamber could help build the salon
business even more. What resulted from this networking discussion was the
December W4W which was hosted at Bajon and included mini sessions for hair,
nails and makeup.
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Mark summed it up perfectly, “The West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance
is WONDERFUL and I appreciate all the help and all the opportunities given to
Bajon Salon to help grow my business.”
MELISSA ASKREN
Sign Tech
513.588.3661
m.askren@signtech-signs.com
People Are Talking About
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My nurse was like an
angel. He never left my
side and saw to my every
need. I am very grateful
for that.”
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The ER staff saved my life
– how great is that?”
This is the best hospital
that I have ever been in,
and I am a retired nurse!”
The mission of West Chester Hospital is to create an
exceptional health care experience. Our patient
satisfaction survey scores affirm our efforts.
*Actual patient comments taken
from Press Ganey surveys.
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HEALTHCARE SUMMIT 2012 RECAP
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The Healthcare Summit 2012, presented by the West Chester
Liberty Chamber Alliance and Cincy Magazine and, provided an
overview of the state of healthcare in our region. Eric Harmon,
Publisher of Cincy Magazine, welcomed attendees Joe Hinson,
President & CEO of the Chamber kicked off the event. The forum
panelists included: Dr. Kevin Joseph, President and CEO of
West Chester Hospital; Dr. Barbara Tobias, Medical Director of
the Health Collaborative; and Doug Watts, VP of Finance and
CFO of The Metalworking Group. The emcee was Dr. Derek van
Amerongen, VP and CMO of Humana of Ohio.
Doug Watts launched the discussion by relating his experience
with managing a self-funded plan. He advises employers to get
as much information as possible to make the right business
decisions on healthcare. In his experience, improved financial
performance is positively correlated with enhancing employee
health through preventative measures. Dr. Joseph agreed and
explained that at West Chester Hospital, patients are not only
treated for the event leading them to be hospitalized; they
are also counseled on lifestyle changes to avoid costly readmittances.
Community investment was also addressed by the panelists. Dr.
Tobias stated that Medicare is investing in our region by rolling
out a pilot with doctors that adopt collaborative care models to
reduce costs and increase service levels. If it succeeds, it will be
a national model.
When asked whether the system can handle the increase in
patients due to the advent of Healthcare Exchanges in 2014,
Dr. Tobias said that we are not ready. However, team-based
physician models can address this in the long-term. She is also
encouraged that UC is highlighting its Primary Care curriculum
and investing in programs to promote the field. Doug Watts will
evaluate whether the Healthcare Exchanges are a business option
for them but at this time he views healthcare as a retention tool.
Dr. van Amerongen asked the panelists what they will be thinking
about over the next few months. Panelists agreed that they will
be staying abreast of policy; focusing on delivering quality care;
and managing costs. The group will follow how the primary care
talent pool can be increased with local and federal support.
Attendees left the forum with a better understanding of the
immediate and future issues in the healthcare industry even
though there is a lot of ambiguity with regard to the government
role. Practitioners and employers should stay focused on
delivering quality care and controlling costs through preventative
measures and moving to collaborative care models.
Controlling health insurance costs, while trying to provide good
coverage for our employees, is something we spend a lot of time
on. I know the same is true for virtually all of our fellow members
in the West Chester
Liberty Chamber
Alliance.
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When you have that
kind of cost center in the budget, you keep a very close eye on it.
Last summer we had an expectation of how large an increase our
insurance carrier might make in our premiums. Then our treasurer,
Jenni Logan, and our executive director of human resources,
Diane Brunsman, went out and got quotes from other companies
as well. We didn’t have any plans to make a change, but it’s
always good to stay abreast of the market and to have options.
Horan & Associates, another Chamber member, was a great help
to us in getting quotes from other carriers.
As it turned out, that foresight proved very important. Later in the
year, when we received the actual notice of the premium increase
from our insurance carrier, it turned out to be significantly
larger than we had expected. There were also coverage changes
– including elimination of the “employee + 1” plan – that made
the effective premium increase even larger.
Fortunately, we had those other quotes in hand already and they
were still in force. As we reviewed them, they offered a better
solution to our insurance needs, so we made the change to
another carrier.
We did not make that decision lightly. Twenty-seven years ago,
school districts in Butler County banded together to form a
consortium for health insurance coverage in order to get better
pricing and coverage. We were a founding member of that group,
the Butler Health Plan, and leaving it was not an easy decision.
But we have a responsibility to taxpayers to spend their money as
prudently as possible.
On Oct. 31 we gave the required 60-day notice to our insurance
carrier that we’d be leaving them. On Jan. 1 we began a new
contract with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The human
resources department and the treasurer’s office have been very
busy making the change for all our employees and their families.
Considering the large savings we achieved, that work is time well
spent.
ANN FARMIGA
DR. KAREN MANTIA, SUPERINTENDENT
West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance Volunteer
Lakota Local Schools
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513.777.3600
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AS WE WORK TO SPEND TAXPAYER
DOLLARS RESPONSIBLY, WE ARE
PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR
SAVINGS OF APPROXIMATELY
$600,000 ON HEALTH INSURANCE.
513.644.1166
karen.mantia@lakotaonline.com
Sixty-Second Connect
Tuesday, January 22nd
12-1pm
February 26, March 26, April 23, May 28, June 25
Join Chamber members once a month to connect in sixtyseconds! This one-hour program helps members build lasting
business relationships and share valuable business information
with other members. Sixty-Second Connect consists of a
self-introduction by each attendee, two five-minute sponsor
presentations, door prizes and a Taste of Qdoba.
Membership is required for attendance. Bring lots of business
cards and be prepared to talk about you and your business in
sixty-seconds. This is another way our Chamber “connects people
& possibilities.”
DON’T FORGET TO NOMINATE A
BUSINESS OR INDIVIDUAL FOR THE
2013 CHAMBER AWARDS
The West Chester • Liberty Chamber Alliance Annual Celebration
& Awards DINNER honoring Area Organizations and Business
Professionals will be on March 8th at the Cincinnati Marriott
North @ Union Centre.
Nomination forms can be picked up at the Chamber office or
downloaded from www.TheChamberAlliance.com/AnnualDinner.
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Women for Women (W4W) is the West Chester Liberty Chamber
Alliance women’s group ing on balancing business, home and all
aspects of life. W4W brings women together for networking and
discussions that address pertinent topics.
LINK TO US ON
Check out the mobile site!
Meetings focus on the W’s—Work, Wealth, Wholeness, Wisdom
and Wellness. Our speakers are Sherry Owens and Darlene Mack
of HR Partners who will talk about New Beginnings. The cost is
$10 and you can make your reservation on our website:
www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
Naming Rights Provide
Member Benefits
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The next time you are in the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance offices,
you may be directed to the West Chester Hospital, SCORE or Taco Bell/Uno
room your meeting. These 2013 Sustaining Sponsors have secured the
naming rights to the Chamber’s meeting rooms.
Sustaining Sponsorship supports the initiatives and services that the
Chamber provides to member businesses and organizations the entire year.
The West Chester Hospital Meeting Room is available for rental exclusively
to Chamber Members ($75 per 1⁄2 day or $150 per day). This meeting room
can be configured in a variety of ways and will accommodate up to 40
people. Please contact Kenni Blaché at 513.777.3600 with questions.
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2013 EVENTS TO LOOK
FORWARD TO:
ANNUAL DINNER
March 8th
REGIONAL BUSINESS EXPO
May 14th
THE EVEREST AWARD
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September 16th
WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE
November 15th
ANNUAL CELEBRATION & AWARDS DINNER
MARCH 8, 2013
Please join fellow Chamber members and guest at our 2013
Annual Celebration & Awards Gala at the Cincinnati Marriott North
@ Union Centre.
TEAM OF THE MONTH
Luncheon Team
This team presents twelve informative meetings with keynote
speakers on timely topics. Our luncheons provide great
opportunities to make connections, as well as share Chamber
and community information. These luncheons also present an
opportunity to market your business by purchasing a display table.
Luncheon attendance averages 175 members each month!
SATELLITE OFFICE
Liberty Township
Mercy Health Center at Liberty Falls
6770 Cincinnati-Dayton Road
This event is the premiere business event of the year and
designed to give West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance
members and guests the opportunity to celebrate the Chamber’s
accomplishments of the past year, take a look ahead, and honor
those who have made significant contributions to business and our
community.
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Tickets are $75 each, $140 per couple, $50 for students (1624 years old) and corporate tables of eight are $1,000. Please
reserve your tickets by calling the Chamber at 513.777.3600 or
visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com/AnnulDinner.
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Since the early 1980’s the West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance,
and its predecessors, the Union Township Chamber of Commerce
and the Southeastern Butler County Chamber of Commerce has
honored community leaders and businesses in various awards
categories.
For more information on the Annual Celebration & Awards Dinner,
please visit www.TheChamberAlliance.com.
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Ribbon Cuttings and Ground Breakings
Painting With A Twist
6196 Tylersville Road
Mason, OH 45040
www.paintingwithatwist.com
Cheree Gallant (center) describes Painting with a Twist as “A little bit
of paint ... a little bit of wine ... and a whole lot of fun”. During the
evening, people gather and enjoy a beverage of their choice while
learning how to paint a specific scene. Cheree is picture here at the
ribbon cutting celebration.
LewisGoetz
9446 Meridian Way
West Chester, OH 45069
www.lewis-goetz.com
LewisGoetz is the leader in mission critical hose, sealing and belting
products that keep businesses running. The proper recommendation
and use of these critical products ensures the safety, productivity and
profitability of their customers. Mark Frantisak (center) hosted the
Chamber Ambassadors at their ribbon cutting.
Carriage Hill
Liberty Township, OH 45011
513.894.4455
The Groundbreaking Ceremony was the beginning of the excitement
that the Home Builders Association is creating for Liberty Township.
Carriage Hill is the site of the 52 Homearama slated for next June 2013.
Plans are to feature homes from eight builders in the $700,000 to $1.2
million price range, spread throughout the 400-arce community. Liberty
Township officials, builders and The Chamber Alliance joined the Terry
Family at the celebration.
Do you have an idea for an article? How about a news item or upcoming event?
Contact Alison Miuccio, The Chamber Alliance’s Marketing Director at 513.777.3600 or
amiuccio@TheChamberAlliance.com and learn how you can get in The VOICE!
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Deducting Ofﬁce-in-Home Expenses
What expenses are deductible?
If you’re self-employed and work out of an office in your home, and if
you satisfy the strict rules that govern those deductions (discussed
below), you will be entitled to favorable “home office” deductions—that
is, above-the-line business expense deductions for the following:
• Direct expenses of the home office, e.g., the costs of painting or
repairing the home office, depreciation deductions for furniture and
fixtures used.
• Indirect expenses of maintaining the home office, e.g., the properly
allocable share of utility costs, depreciation, insurance, etc., as well
as an allocable share of mortgage interest, real estate taxes, and
casualty losses.
In addition, if your home office is your “principal place of business”
under the rules discussed below, the costs of travelling between your
home office and other work locations are deductible transportation
expenses, rather than nondeductible commuting costs. You may also
deduct the cost of computers and related equipment that you use
without being subject to the “listed property” restrictions that would
otherwise apply.
When are home office deductions allowed?
You may deduct your home office expenses if you meet any of the three
tests described below:
• the principal place of business test
• the place for meeting patients, clients or customers test
• the separate structure test
You may also deduct the expenses of certain storage space if you
qualify under the rules described further below.
When is your principal residence deductible?
You’re entitled to home office deductions if you use it exclusively and
on a regular basis as your principal place of business. Your home office
is your principal place of business if it satisfies either a “management
or administrative activities” test, or a “relative importance” test. You
may satisfy the management or administrative activities test if you
use your home office for administrative or management activities of
your business. You may meet the relative importance test if your home
office is the most important place where you conduct your business,
in comparison with all the other locations where you conduct that
business.
You’re entitled to home office deductions if you use your home office,
exclusively and on a regular basis, to meet or deal with patients, clients,
or customers and they must be physically present in the home office.
ROBERT L. HESCH
Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co, CPA
513.583.4044
rhesch@fhf-cpa.com
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Renewing Members
Bajon Salon
Mark Welch
6072 West Chester Rd West Chester
OH 45069
513-874-9999
-----------------------------Bishop Fenwick High School
Trevor Block
4855 State Route 122 Franklin OH
45005
513-423-0723
-----------------------------Carlos Todd Properties LLC
Carlos Todd
7791 Joan Dr West Chester OH 45069
513-445-1810
-----------------------------Chef’s Choice Catering
Drew Hester
11350 Grooms Rd Blue Ash OH
45242
513-489-6006
-----------------------------Duke Energy
Tim Abbott
1199 Nilles Road Fairfield OH 45014
513-287-4775
-----------------------------Four Bridges Country Club, LTD
Ron Townsend 8300 Four Bridges
Drive Liberty Township OH 45044
513-759-4620
-----------------------------Freund, Freeze & Arnold
Laura Stevens
One Dayton Centre Dayton OH 45402
937-222-2424
Guardian Savings Bank
Steve Wilhite
6100 West Chester Rd West Chester
OH 45069
513-942-3500
-----------------------------HI-FIVE Development Services, Inc
Tom Lempner
202 West Main Street Mason OH
45040
513-336-9280
-----------------------------Holiday Inn Express
Patrice Bender PO Box 1323
West Chester OH 45071
513-755-3900
-----------------------------Huntington Bank
Melissa Mutrie
7634 Cox Ln West Chester OH 45069
513-779-3000
-----------------------------Huntington Bank
Keith Wright
9155 Allen Road West Chester OH
45069
513-874-4040
-----------------------------Interim Health Care
Nicole Johnson
7185 Liberty Centre Drive, Suite A
513-892-3200
-----------------------------Joel R Koch, DDS
Joel Koch
9655 Cincinnati-Columbus Road
Cincinnati OH 45241
513-779-2200
New Members
Beckett Springs Hospital
Dean Saling
8614 Shepherd Farm Drive West
Chester OH 45069
513-942-9500
Health Services & Products
-----------------------------Berger Transfer & Storage
Randy Underwood
9770 Inter Ocean Drive Cincinnati
OH 45246
513-874-4800
Moving & Storage
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Heart of the Arts LLC
Carol Buckner
“6875 Fountains Boulevard, Ste. F”
513-759-4400
Art Galleries/Museums/
Associations
-----------------------------LewisGoetz
Mark Frantisak
9446 Meridian Way West Chester
OH 45069
513-881-2214
Manufacturing
Marlin & Ray’s
Natasha Pittman
7701 Voice of America Centre Dr West
Chester OH 45069
513-779-8350
-----------------------------Massage Envy Spa West Chester
Theresa Holderread
7639 Voice of America Centre Dr West
Chester OH 45069
513-779-7444
-----------------------------Messina Management Systems
Ranee Messina
11811 Mason Montgomery Road
Cincinnati OH 45249
513-774-9083
-----------------------------Morgan Services, Inc
Ron Ritenbaugh
11252 Sebring Dr Cincinnati OH
45240
513-825-0451
-----------------------------Mueller Parker Funeral Home
Jack Mueller
6791 Tylersville Rd Mason OH 45040
513-398-9100
-----------------------------Qdoba Mexican Grill
Emily Gliva 9220 Allen Rd
513-860-1420
-----------------------------Rite Track Equipment Services, Inc.
Darren Taulbee
8655 Rite Track Way West Chester OH 45069
513-881-7820
Patterson Pope
Gordon Kwiecinski
10839 Indeco Drive Cincinnati OH
45241
513-891-4430
Office Supplies/Equipment Service
& Repairs
-----------------------------Sustainable Green Solutions, Inc
Dan Cartell
5076 Tri County View Drive
Hamilton OH 45011
216-408-9611
Environmental Products, Services/
Consult”
Star Manufacturing
Mario Listo
9818 Princeton-Glendale Rd
Cincinnati OH 45246
513-860-3573
-----------------------------The Hackman Financial Group, Inc.
Steve Nguyen
7355 Kemper Rd Ste A Cincinnati OH
45249
513-891-5300
-----------------------------The Lakes at West Chester Village
Jill Moorman
4700 Lakes Edge West Chester OH
45069
513-870-9900
-----------------------------Time Warner Cable Business Class
Pam McDonald
11252 Cornell Park Drive Cincinnati
OH 45242
513-489-5908
-----------------------------West Chester Family Dentistry
Debbie Hedgren
9000 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, Ste #200
513-755-2118
-----------------------------Wetherington Golf & Country Club
Dana Cimorell
7337 Country Club Ln West Chester
OH 45069
513-755-2582
Velocity Lacrosse & Sports
Kristi Reed
7967 Cincinnati-DaytonRoad West
Chester OH 45069
513-754-2299
Sports & Recreation
-----------------------------Wellness Journey Coaching, LLC
Ann Bobonick
8587 Mason Montgomery Road
Mason OH 45040
513-614-9932
Health Services & Products
The Class of 2012 was honored at the annual event in November
at the Cincinnati Marriott North @ Union Centre.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Karen Carnahan (Women of Excellence
Class of 2007) President & Chief Operating Officer of the
Document Management Division, Cintas Corporation
Christy Bucher, Dr. Saba Chughtai, Kathleen Feldmann, Carla Messer, Jean Mabry, Sharlene
Osinski, Dr. Rachel Pauls, Kathleen Dobrozsi Romans, Samar Sheriff, Homa Yavar
EMCEE: Julie O’Neill, WCPO TV - Channel 9
Ethel Moritz Women of Excellence Scholarship recipients:
Lauri Fueston and Emily Marie Waugh
Women of Excellence event Chair, Kim Kuchenbuch of Kemba
Credit Union
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PRESORTED
STANDARD
US POSTAGE
PAID
CINCINNATI, OH
PERMIT #5400
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West Chester, Ohio 45069
January Calendar of Events
Jan 4
W4W 8-9:30am
Kemba Credit Union
Jan
8
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Monthly Member Luncheon 11:30-1:30pm
Wingate by Wyndham
Jan 16
Business After Hours, 5-7pm
The Web Extreme
Jan 22
Sixty-Second Connect, 12-1pm
Chamber Office
This Space Available!
Want to get your business NOTICED?
Advertise on the exclusive Back Cover of The VOICE
For more information, please contact Alison Miuccio at 513.777.3600
or amiuccio@TheChamberAlliance.com

January 2013 - West Chester Liberty Chamber Alliance

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