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Business MonthlyThe Power to Make a DifferenceMarch 2013 Issue 57

Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce

Chamber honors business, civic leadersBy NATE ELLISThisWeek Community News

Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in ThisWeek Community News March 14, 2013.

The Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com-merce recently recog-nized a host of business and civic leaders for contributions to the local community and economy.

A lucky 13 individu-als and businesses were honored March 1 as part of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com-merce’s fifth annual Community Celebration and Business Showcase.

Held at the St. Agatha Church Parish Hall, the event was an opportunity for the chamber to look back at Upper Arlington’s evolution and the cham-ber’s own beginnings in 1977, as well as the direc-tion of the community and area business sector.

“The theme ‘Go Back to the Future’ gave at-tendees an opportunity to go back in time and see how Upper Arlington was formed while travel-ing decade by decade until they finally arrived to present day,” chamber President Becky Hajost said.

“During the video presentation, each past chairperson of the board was recognized for their contribution and winners of the Taste of UA were recognized as gift cards were drawn by various audience participants.”

This year, the cham-ber allowed the public to determine the win-ners of the Community Celebration and Busi-ness Showcase through Internet voting. The only criteria is that award fi-nalists must be chamber members.

“The chamber’s Com-munity Celebration is a time to celebrate the economic vitality of Upper Arlington,” said Debbie Segor, Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce member-ship director. “And each year, we look forward to celebrating the efforts of our member businesses as well.

“This event is the

culmination of a year of the chamber’s hard work in helping our members sustain, expand and grow their business in the local UA area,” she said. “This one day lets us celebrate our successes and honor our members.”

Among the many individuals and busi-nesses honored was Wes Newhouse, who received the 2012 W. Arthur Cull-man Business Person of the Year Award.

“It is a great honor to receive this award,” New-house said. “We live in an exceptional community with great schools, good government, excellent not for profit institutions and great businesses.

“They all work to-gether to make Upper Arlington a very special

place to live and work.”Hajost said New-

house’s work with the chamber has been vital to its success and to the local community and business sector.

“Wes is a member of the chamber board of

trustees and is the chair of the chamber’s eco-nomic development divi-sion,” Hajost said. “He works with the business development commit-tee, which he chaired for two years, and the retail committee.

“(He’s also a) guest

lecturer and on the panel of judges for the UA High School Entrepreneurship Class and Competition. Wes has also been a speaker for the Ask the Expert and Breakfast Net-working programs.”

Other high-profile awards went to Horizons

Cos., which received the 2012 Green Award; Ruth McNeil, the Upper Arlington Public Library’s community relations manager, who was given the 2012 Public Sector Award; and Upper Arling-ton City Councilwoman Deborah Johnson, who received the 2012 Com-munity Service Award.

Additional winners were:

• Giant Eagle Market District, 2012 Large Busi-ness of the Year.

• Bello Giardino, 2012 Small Business of the Year.

• National Church Residences, 2012 Corpo-rate Citizen Award.

• Whole Foods Market, 2012 Business Image Award.

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The Chamber’s Older Adult Resource Group is hosting a lunch and learn event for area seniors on Wednesday, April 3 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at MCL Restaurant, 3160 Kingsdale Center, Upper

Arlington 43221. A speaker from the

U.S. Senior Vets will speak on Veterans Aid issues. This event is free and open to the com-munity. Attendees are

invited to purchase their lunch and listen to the U.S. Senior Vets speaker. Complimentary cookies will be provided.

Call the Chamber to RSVP at (614) 481-5710.

Amitai Sela ComputingAT&T KingsdaleBello GiardinoBizWit, LLC - Robert

Brzezinkski Blue Sky ExerciseBob Evans Restaurant -

Riverside DriveBonnie Lustnauer - Talon

TitleCaffe DaVinciChef O’NetteCheryl’s CookiesChris PottsChris ScottCity Scene Media GroupCliingColdwell Banker King

Thompson - Lach Team

Dave’s Dogs & MoreEdie Blough - Title FirstFirst American Home

Buyers Protection Corp.

Gentle Touch Massage By Deb

Great Harvest BakeryGreg Valentino - Chase

Home LendingGuernsey Bank - Doug

LockwoodHHH CPA GroupHoulihan’s Restaurant

and BarHuffman’s MarketJason Swart - Traditional

Mortgage BancJeni’s Splendid Ice CreamJudy Wright - National

Church ResidencesLegacy Strategies, LLCLeslie’s CreperieLife Saver Lady Lynn Cook - Howard

Hannah Real EstateMarisa Webb - Northwest

TitleMary L. Dauberman

Professional In-Home Care

Monro Brakes/Tire Auto Service Centers

New Avenue ArchitectsNicola RestaurantNoodles and Company -

Upper ArlingtonNutur SalonPaula Brooks - Franklin

County CommissionerPatti Hughes, HER Real-

tors/Squeo MusicPR Life Management

ServicesRE/MAX Premier Choice

Realtors - Debbie Bower

RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Barbara Richardson

RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Barbara Waters

RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Susan Toothman

Royal Ginger Asian Fu-sion Bistro

Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

Schakolad Chocolate Factory

Senator Jim HughesSGO Designer GlassSoPo Nail SpaSports ClipsSue Grant - Jacobs Grant

DesignSuzy’s Helping HandsThe Anelli Law Firm, LLC

- Dianna M. AnelliThe DepotThe First Bexley Bank -

Frank Dilenschneider & Mary Ann Potter Lewis

The Forum at Knights-bridge

The Wine BistroTom & Jerry Automotive

ServiceTri-Village MagazineWhole Foods

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Thank you to our Community Celebration generous Silent Auction donors

• Mary L. Dauberman Professional In-Home Care, 2012 Health and Wellness Award.

• Susan Toothman, 2012 Jeanne E. Schaal Contributing Member of the Year Award.

• Continental Realty, 2012 Economic Develop-ment Award.

• TechColumbus, 2012 Outstanding Technology Award.

Additionally, 2011-12 chamber board chairman Doug Ryan received rec-ognition in appreciation of “Outstanding Service and Dedication.”

“This year’s event fea-tured tradition, progress and the future while trying to honor all of

those that have made sig-nificant contributions,” Hajost said. “We have an excellent business climate in the UA area.

“The Columbus region is growing, and the chamber is helping to make a real impact on the economic future in partnership with the city and all of our strategic partners.”

Community MarketPlace event attracts locals and visitors for citywide garage sale May 4

Learn more about this event and see the entire calendar of events online at uachamber.org.

Contact the Cham-ber at www.uacham-ber.org or call (614) 481-5710 to partici-pate.

Ask The Expertset for April 24

Join us for the Upper Arlington Economic Development Update featuring Bob Lamb, Thursday, April 25 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. at TechColumbus.

Register at (614) 481-5710 or email [email protected]. Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members.

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Community MarketPlace event attracts locals and visitors for city wide garage sale May 4

Upper Arlington’s Community Market Day will have people in the streets shopping for bargains throughout the day. Local busi-nesses are able to benefit from the additional foot traffic in the city while residents will be able to clear out their garages and make some extra cash. As the Chamber strives to add value to the com-munity and join all occupants together, we will gladly welcome the enthusiastic crowd May 4 who will come to visit local business sidewalk sales and residential streets and to do some Saturday shopping.

Not only will individuals of the community profit, but some of the local businesses we hope will once again see extra customers walking through their doors. This type of event is a great way to show the rest of Columbus all that UA has to offer.

As the Chamber strives to improve the quality of life and maintain the vitality of the com-munity, we are thrilled to provide events such as this so others can regularly be reminded of what a

great city we have. We are look-ing for the event to have an even greater turnout this year.

We would like to thank all those that participated last year that made this event so successful and look forward to an even more exciting event May 4. It is impor-tant for our Chamber to continu-ously look at ways to promote our community in partnership with the City and maintain the success of our thriving business environ-ment.

Get added visibility by sponsor-ing your business through yard signs, billboards, internet and print. The Chamber will inform people through multiple mediums to include extensive email chains, various social networking activi-ties, printed advertising, signage and classified ads.

Contact the Chamber at www.uachamber.org or call (614) 481-5710 for more information.

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PREMIERE MEMBERS

First Thursday’s Networking EventWe are so excited about this First Thursday’s

event as we will be hosting it at the new Whole Foods store on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington.

Whole Foods is kindly providing light appetiz-ers for our networking guests.

Join the Chamber as we check out the new store and network with fellow Chamber mem-bers.

When: Thursday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.Where: Whole Foods, 1649 W. Lane Avenue,

Upper Arlington

Community Market Place“Community Market Place…Connecting Busi-

ness and Community”Community Market Place is a fun and innova-

tive event connecting the residents of Upper Ar-lington with local businesses. The event encour-ages the promotion and support of the Upper Arlington business community, entrepreneurial spirit and community awareness.

All residents are invited to hold a garage or yard sale on May 4, 2013

Visit uachamber.org to register.Where: City of Upper ArlingtonWhen: Saturday, May 4 starting 9 a.m.

Contact [email protected] or (614) 481-5710 to register for events.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Amitai Sela ComputingArlingworth Home CareAT&T OhioBizWit LLCBlue Sky ExerciseCapaldo ConstructionChip AshbyDinsmore & Shohl LLP - Legal

CounselFifth Third BankGood EnergyHHH CPA Group, LLCHome Helpers - Direct Link Home

Health CareHoulihan’s Restaurant and BarHuntington National BankInfo Depot InfoGuard Corporation

KeyBankMary L Dauberman Professional In

Home CareMill Run Gardens and Care CenterNational Church ResidencesNational Church Residences First

Community VillageNational Church Residences Home

& Community Services (InCare)National Church Residences Mill

RunNewhouse, Prophater, Letcher &

Moots, LLCPNC BankPNC BankPremier at Sawmill Athletic ClubRaymond James & Associates -

Kingsdale

RE/MAX Premier Choice Realtors - Susan Toothman

Resource Development GroupScioto Country ClubSGO Designer GlassSport ClipsThe Arlington BankThe Forum at KnightsbridgeTom & Jerry Auto ServiceUpper Arlington City SchoolsUpper Arlington Community Im-

provement CorporationUpper Arlington Veterinary Hos-

pital Whetstone Gardens and Care

Center

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Congratulations honorees of Community Celebration!

Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com-merce, presents the W. Arthur Cullman Business Person of the Year Award to Wes Newhouse.

Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Busi-ness Image Award to Whole Foods.

Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Commu-nity Service Award to Upper Arlington City Council-woman Deborah Johnson.

Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Economic Development Award to Andy Mills, Continental Realty.

Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Small Business of the Year to Bello Giardino.

Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com-merce, presents the 2012 Corporate Citizen Award to National Church Residences.

Becky Hajost, president of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, presents the 2012 Green Award to Horizons Cos.

Becky Hajost and Edie Blough welcome guest speaker to the event, Tom Walker CEO, Pres. Tech-Columbus.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors and silent auction supporters who made this event possible.

For more information visit www.uachamber.org.

Edie Blough, chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Com-merce, presents the 2012 Health and Wellness Award to Mary L. Dauberman Professional In-Home Care