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[ Mission Statement ]

The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce exists to provide valuable services for our members, to advocate for a positive business environment,

and to stimulate economic development.

[ Officers of the Board ]

Larry Vicarel | Chair Prestige Technical Services Dawn Segrist | Chair Elect

Henkle Schueler/Bunnell Hill Jeff Teague | Secretary Responsible Services

Pest Management Division Roger Cupp | Treasurer

Donovan Donohoo, Jr & Assoc. CPA’s Dave Moushey | Past Chair

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[ Directors ]

Denny Begue | Brower Insurance Dr. David Berring | Everybody’s Health Eric Bostian | SUMCO Phoenix Corp

Terry Doyle | Creative Health Ins. Solutions Konrad Kircher | Kircher Law Office, LLC Randy Kuvin | Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co. Michael Miller | Graydon Head & Ritchey

Rebecca Stevens | Warren Co. Career Ctr. Dr. George Sehi | Sinclair

Community College Harry Wagner | UGJ CPA’s

[ Advisory Committee ]

Stefan Hunter | DownLite International Chet Mastalerz | Chester H. Mastalerz

Insurance Company Dawn Segrist | Henkle Schueler/

Bunnell Hill Development Pam Shannon | TriHealth

Larry Vicarel | Prestige Technical Services John Harris, IOM | NEC Chamber

[ Staff ]

John Harris, IOM | President Kathy Carroll | Membership Development

Angie Morgan | Marketing & Communications Specialist

Mary Lou Stout | Office Coordinator Courtney Allen | Community Basket

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On the Cover: Emerging Leaders Food Drive benefiting the Warren County Food Pantry. One of six locations collecting non-perishables this holiday season.

Affairs to Remember presented by Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP p. 4

History LessonsThomas J. Donohue, President & CEO, US Chamber of Commerce

We Mean Business insights from Leading Businesses p. 5The Importance of Financial Planning in an Uncertain EconomyContributed by Arun Lai, AXA Advisors

Working Healthy presented by TriHealth Corporate Health & Linder Center of HOPE p.6-7Health and Wellness CoachingContributed by TriHealth Corporate Health ServicesCoping in a Troubled EconomyPaul E. Keck, Jr, MD and Robin Arthur, Psy. D., Lindner Center of HOPE

Ribbon Cuttings presented by Spectrum, Inc. p.8-9

Reminder: Group Rating Enrollment Forms Mailed p. 9

Business Spotlights p.10Warren County Convention & Visitor’s BureauFox & Hound English Pub & Grille

Did You Know? p. 12

New & Renewing Members p.12-14Upcoming Chamber Events p. 14Chamber Calendar p. 15

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Many people argue that the current recession could approach the pain caused by the Great Depression of the 1930s. How are the situations alike, and how are they different? How is the U.S. Chamber responding today compared with how it responded in the 1930s? What conclusions can be drawn from history?

Today’s recession and the financial crisis some 80 years ago have some things in common--incredibly poor risk analysis and inadequate regu-lation. Excessive speculation, along with a “shadow” banking system subject to little regulation or over-sight, sowed the seeds of economic collapse both then and now.

In 1929, U.S. Chamber Chairman

Julius Barnes noted how the business community needed to help deal with the crisis. He said, “American busi-nesses [should] tender sober and experienced advice, yet preserving the creative value of the ambition of better individual fortune.”

In the 1930s, the Chamber responded the same way as today-

-making economic stabilization the first priority; supporting stimulus measures that would jump-start the economy, create jobs, and keep credit flowing; and opposing those measures that hurt growth and undermine businesses. Back then, the Chamber unsuccessfully opposed increased taxes and trade protectionism, which made things worse. (Policymakers, take note!)

What’s different? The impact of the current recession--while causing great pain--will be much shorter and shallower than the Great Depres-sion. Remember, unemployment throughout much of the 1930s hovered around 20% to 25%. There wasn’t a significant social safety net. The Federal Reserve had far fewer tools to blunt the impact of the crisis.

Another difference--the business community at that time was seen as a valuable partner in addressing major national challenges. One of President Herbert Hoover’s first actions after the crash was to invite industry titans--the heads of Stan-dard Oil, GM, Bethlehem Steel, and others--to the Oval Office seeking their advice. Can you imagine the howls of protest such a meeting would elicit today? Business is still doing great things to advance the nation’s interests, but its image has taken a beating.

There are two lessons from the Great Depression that we can apply today. The first is captured by Chamber President Harper Sibley in 1936 when he discussed what it would take to right America’s economy: “It can be met only by hard, cooperative work and the exercise of that most valuable attribute, still deep rooted in the American people--common sense.”

The second is simple--we emerged from the Great Depression stronger, more prosperous, and more powerful and went on to accomplish great things. The same thing will happen today. Count on it. U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Originally published 23 December 2008. Reprinted by permission, uschamber.com, December 2008. Copyright© 2008, U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

History LessonsThomas J. Donohue, President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce

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The Importance of Financial Planning in an Uncertain EcomonyPart 1 of 2 - Get Off the Roller Coaster and Get a Financial Plan

You may find yourself unsettled by the ups and downs of the market. It is difficult to make educated decisions on what you should do with your money. From television to next-door neighbors to internet chat rooms, everyone seems to have an opinion, but how can you be sure you are getting the right advice? What can you do to ensure you make the right choices? A well thought out financial plan may be the answer.

A financial plan can help you nego-tiate the twists and turns of the market because your investment strategy is based on your own situation and goals—not what the market is doing at the moment.

A financial plan is simply a guide to help you determine where you are financially, where you want to be, and how to get there. Many people resist creating a finan-cial plan because it seems like too much trouble—until they find themselves in financial difficulty. If you’ve been seeing the value of your investments seesaw, now may be the time to consider the benefits of putting a solid financial plan together.

You can create the plan yourself or seek a qualified financial profes-sional who has the knowledge and experience to help guide your key decisions. A good financial plan will address more than your investments—it will look at all the pieces of your financial picture, including investment objectives, risk tolerance, budgeting, saving, credit, taxes, insurance, retire-ment planning, estate strategies and more.

Since it’s the investment portion of your financial picture that we

are most concerned with here, let’s look at some of the related ques-tions your financial professional will ask:

• What are your investment goals? Are you saving for a long-term goal, like retirement or a child’s education? Or are you looking forward to fulfilling some more immediate dream, like starting your own business or paying for a daughter’s wedding?

• How much money do you have available to invest?

• How long will you keep the money invested? Can you add to your investments on a regular basis? Do you need the income from your investments for living expenses? Do you have enough cash readily available in the event of an emergency?

• How much can you afford to put at risk? In other words, what is your risk tolerance level? Partly, this is a question about your psychology of investing. But it’s also a question that concerns your age, your current income, your potential income, and your total assets.

The answers to these and other important questions are the starting points for the investment portion of your plan. The next step is to outline the types of investments that are appropriate for you (diversification) and how much of each to invest in (asset allocation). Specifically, you need to decide how much to put in liquid investments, like money market funds*, how much in dividend paying investments, like bonds, and how much to put in stocks, and what kind of stocks.

Wise investors know that a diversi-fied stock portfolio helps cushion

against the ups and downs of the market. There are many different groupings of stocks—by industry, by market cap size (large, medium and small), by investment style (growth, value and blended), by country (U.S., international), and so forth.

Each of these different types of invest-ments performs in different ways. Often some segments of the investment universe will be rising while others will be falling. Deciding on an appropriate asset mix for your particular situation can be the most important investment decision you make.

Whether you choose to create your own financial plan or seek out the help of a professional, having a plan in place can help ensure that your invest-ment decisions are the right ones for you. Markets go up and markets go down, but good planning can help you take control of your finances.

*An investment in the fund is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. Government or any other government agency. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of the investment at $1.00 per share, it is possible to lose money.

AXA Advisors, LLC and its affiliates do not provide legal or tax advice. Please consult your tax or legal advisor regarding your individual situ-ation. Please be advised that this document is not intended as legal or tax advice. Accordingly, any tax information provided in this document is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The tax information was written to support the promotion or the marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed and you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

This article is provided by Arun Lai, Retirement Planning Specialist. Arun Lai offers securities through AXA Advisors, LLC(member FINRA, SIPC), 4000 Smith Road, Suite 300, Cincinnati, Ohio 45209, (513) 762-7727, and offers annuity and insurance products through an insurance brokerage affiliate, AXA Network, LLC and its subsidiaries.

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A recent article in the Cincinnati Enquirer titled “Health Care Costs Skyrocketing” highlights the dilemma Greater Cincinnati employers are facing as they witness their healthcare costs drastically rising.

Cincinnati employers saw an 11.1 percent average increase - the highest in the nation- from 2007 to 2008, with some reporting as high as 25 percent increases. And with the issues of poor health habits, obesity, and tobacco use still prev-alent at most companies, many are asking us “what can we do about it?”

Research is proving that control-ling certain chronic diseases like diabetes and heart issues (which can be managed with diet, lifestyle, and medication) is the key to cost containment.

And one-on-one wellness coaching is emerging as a powerful tool to

who provide each participant with the tools, information, and encour-agement they need to achieve success. The impact of all coaching encounters and interactions is measured and reported, providing the employer with information on health risk reduction and return on investment.

Preventive Health Systems is a service of the division of TriHealth dedicated to employer health and productivity services. Through the delivery of comprehensive wellness programs and services, health and productivity consulting services, and fitness center management, Preven-tive Health fulfills the mission of TriHealth by improving the health status and productivity of organizations.

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effect behavior change in those areas.

A recent one-year study* showed evidence that a program of tele-phone-based health coaching for weight management can change employees’ behavior, reduce their health risk factors, and potentially produce an ROI of 1.17 to 1.00. Total projected savings were estimated at $311,755, fifty-nine percent of which ($184,582), was attributed to reduced health care expendi-tures and 41 percent ($127,173) of which was attributed to productivity improvements.

This study provides firm support that that health coaching programs can reduce key health risk factors that drive up employer health costs.

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Coping in a Troubled EconomyPaul E. Keck, Jr, MD and Robin Arthur, Psy. D., Lindner Center of HOPE

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Stress is caused by something bad happening over which we have little or no control over. Resilience is our ability to recover from or rapidly adjust to bad things happening. However, stress can trigger depression when we perceive no way of overcoming misfortune or of regaining control over adverse circum-stances. Depression, in turn, is a serious medical illness with a substan-tial risk of death from suicide and from other medical illnesses, such as heart disease, that are biologically worsened by depression. Stress, in other words, can kill.

Does a troubled economy constitute an adverse impact that most of us have little control over? You bet.

How do we cope with this stress and what are the key ingredients of resil-ience?

Over the past decade, neuroscientists have been attempting to understand the key ingredients of resilience, or what determines our ability to bounce back from stress. Although this research is still in its infancy, there are a number of findings that are directly applicable to today’s economic stress. These could be considered as a cheat sheet for improving coping, and adapting to these times:

• Social isolation is dangerous; now more than ever, reach out and get together with family and friends. Recovery from stroke, cancer, traumatic events, job loss, and bereavement are all substan-tially greater the stronger an individual’s social network. There is a safety in the pack, danger for the lone wolf.

•Physical activity is therapeutic. In this case, physical activity means not just getting exercise (at least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week), but also taking prompt, personal action. This doesn’t mean going off half-cocked and impulsively grabbing the first “safe” opportunity that comes along-whether in investing or in finding a safer job.

Personal action begins at home and extends to work. Discuss your situation with your family, friends, and colleagues. Make a plan. That plan might include re-examining fundamental assumptions about how you run your business or do your job. How can you make changes that help your business and your value to that business? Deliberate but prompt action, avoid the risk of demoralization and the slippery slope to depression.

•Listen. The most underrated and under-recognized skill in adapting is paying attention to what’s going on around you, looking and listening for opportunities.

•Be positive. Easier said than done, but now is a good time to remember all the times you have overcome adversity (and how you did it) in your personal and professional life. Our thoughts influence our feelings which, in turn, influence our thoughts, but you can influence this cycle by starting with being positive. Things will get better; the only crises we cannot recover from are when the lungs stop breathing or the heart stops beating. Take stock of your assets, personal and financial. What are you best at, what are your strengths (being positive, but also being honest with yourself)? Avoid the trap of seeing no way out and the trigger of depression.

•Get help! So what if you try these things and you end up depressed anyway. And what exactly is depression. Depression is a biological brain illness that can result from unrelenting or overwhelming stress. In addition to feeling down most of the time, depression affects the brains regulation of our most basic func-tions—appetite for food and sex, sleep, energy level, and our ability to think clearly and decisively. Depression can occur on its own or as one component of bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). In either case, depression is among the most treatable of all medical illnesses. Treatment works, but only for people who take action to get it. Without treatment, depression can be lethal.

About the Lindner Center of HOPE:

The Lindner Center of HOPE, which opened to patients on August 18, 2008, provides state-of-the-science diagnostic and treatment services integrated with clinical research. This 100,000 square-foot, premier facility is located on 36 acres in a private wooded setting. The hospital features 64 beds for adolescents, adults, and senior adults and is fully integrated with outpatient services. Staffed by some of the nation’s most notable clini-cian scientists and affiliated with the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) College of Medicine, the Center focuses on early intervention for people with new mental health problems, and for people who have not had success with their current treatment.

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cial grade equipment, including elliptical machines, treadmills, strength equipment, free weights, and HDTVs, Snap Fitness also offers members’ soft surface tread-mills, tanning beds, a personal web page with access to fitness/health information, certified personal trainers and small group classes such as “Boot Camp” and “Ab Blaster”. Given its ideal profile of services, Snap Fitness has become one of the fastest growing franchises in the country.

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eliminating services that a lot of on-the-go fitness club members may not need.

Conveniently located in residential neigh-borhoods with a smaller membership base, Snap Fitness eliminates crowds, long lines, traffic congestion and big parking lot hassles for an enjoyable work-out that is “quick in” and “quick out”. Says Appel

- “It’s like having your own private gym minutes from your doorstep”.

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The Farmers Insurance - Jyl Cox Insur-ance Agency is conveniently located in Deerfield Twp. and dedicated to putting their client’s needs first. Jyl’s insurance experience and licensed staff provide friendly personal service with integrity for building long lasting relationships. For those individuals who find themselves too busy to come to Deerfield Twp., Jyl will make arrangement to meet them at their home or office. Our clients are given Jyl’s home telephone and cell phone numbers to contact her in case of an emergency. Jyl is to be available to answer questions and help them recover from the claim as quickly as possible. Mason has been Jyl’s home for the past ten years, after relocating from New York. The growing community of Mason with that small town appeal helped Jyl to fall in love with Ohio.

Creative Tots has been enriching chil-dren’s lives for over 14 years. We recently opened our second location at 6408 Thorn-berry Court to accommodate children in the Mason and West Chester areas. Creative Tots is a part-time preschool program for children ages 18 months to 5 years. We provide a happy, fun, and safe environ-ment for your child to engage in a whole new world of discovery, interactions and exploration. Please take a moment to browse our website to learn more about us.

Finding Time to work out is a whole lot easier for Mason/Landen residents. Snap Fitness, a 24-hour express fitness club providing fast and convenient facilities celebrated its Grand Opening at a Winter Open House, December 11, 2008, at its new location in Mason at 4200 Aero Drive (corner of Western Row and Tylersville Roads). For more information, contact Marianne Appel at 513-229-7300 or visit www.snapfitness.com/masonoh.

Easier and more affordable than “big box” health clubs, Snap Fitness offers a 24-hour a day 365 day a year exercise alternative for busy individuals who want to stay active and fit without sacrificing time and convenience. As the alternative to full-service clubs, Snap Fitness offers the same state-of-the-art exercise equip-ment, but keeps membership costs low by

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day facility includes 24-hour monitoring, surveillance cameras, emergency call buttons and lanyards that members can keep with them during workouts. The club remains locked at all times, and members enter the club with an electronic keycard.

Membership types include Individual, Joint and Family; there are no contracts and no hidden fees, memberships are paid month to month. New members can sign up during staffed hours: Mon-Sat 10a-2p, and Mon-Thurs 4-8p. “Snap Fitness has been very successful in cities across the country,” said Appel. “The afford-ability and convenience that Snap offers is something that I’m very excited to offer Mason/Landen residents, and I want to invite everyone to come in and give us a try.”

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Savings quotes and enroll-ment packets for Compensation Consultants Inc (CCI) and the Buckeye Workers’ Compensa-tion Alliance Workers’ Compen-sation Group Rating Program have been sent to newly quali-fying applicants.

Qualifying companies should return the forms immediately to CCI to ensure enrollment in our 2009-2010 group rating program. Our deadline for receipt of enrollment forms is February 25, 2009.

Companies currently enrolled in a CCI Group Rating Program do not have to re-apply and will not receive an enrollment packet. Renewal for the 2009-2010 group rating year is auto-

matic as long as your company continues to meet the re-enroll-ment criteria.

If your company has not requested a no-cost, no-obli-gation quote for the 2009-2010 group plan year, please contact CCI today at 800.837.3200 / info@ccitpa.com or apply on-line at www.cciworkerscomp.com/groupratingapplication.

Because group rating has a limited window for enrollment, it is important to apply imme-diately for the 2009-2010 plan year. The deadline to request a quote is February 16, 2009, so complete and return your application to CCI as soon as possible.

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Warren County Convention & visitors Bureau aChieves Destination Marketing aCCreDitation

The Warren County Convention & Visi-tors Bureau (WCCVB) announced today that it has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accredita-tion Program (DMAP). WCCVB earned this honor after completing the year-long application process and having met the rigorous standards of industry accreditation. WCCVB is one of four destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to earn this honor in Ohio, and the first in Southwest Ohio.

“The Warren County Convention & Visi-tors Bureau is honored to receive the Destination Marketing Accreditation from DMAP,” said Shirley Bonekemper, Execu-tive Director of the WCCVB. “We are very pleased to be recognized in the destina-tion marketing community for providing outstanding services in accordance with international standards and benchmarks in this field.”

DMAP is an international accreditation program developed by the Washington, DC based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI). In earning the DMAP accreditation, DMOs communicate to their community, buyers and potential visitors that their DMO has attained a significant measure of excellence.

“By applying for and receiving DMAP accreditation, the Warren County Conven-tion & Visitors Bureau has demonstrated a commitment to quality programs and services,” said Barry Biggar, CDME, DMAP Board Chair. “Earning DMAP accredita-tion tells Warren County and potential visi-tors that the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau has attained a measure of excellence assuring that their trust is well placed and their business in good hands.”

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DMAP accreditation standards cover a wide variety of topics including governance, finance, management, human resources, technology, visitor services, group services, sales, communications, membership, brand management, destination development, research/market intelligence, innovation and stakeholder relationships.

DMAP is an independent international accreditation body and a leader in defining quality and performance issues in destina-tion marketing. For additional information on DMAP visit www.destinationmarketing.org.

Fox & hounD english PuB & grille naMeD DeerFielD toWnshiP “Business oF the Quarter”

Hoping to highlight the many leading busi-nesses in the Township, the Deerfield Board of Trustees will initiate a Business of the Quarter recognition beginning January 2009.

Businesses that exemplify outstanding sales, leadership or community involve-ment are eligible. Please email the name, address, contact information and reason for the nomination of a business to Director of Public Relations Ms. Fran M. Klatte at franklatte@deerfieldtwp.com. One busi-ness will be selected each quarter and recognized before the Board of Trustees.

Fox and Hound Pub and Grille, 5013 Bowen Drive off Mason-Montgomery Road, received the honorable designation as the number one store in sales of 88 stores nationwide, according to Assistant General Manager Nathaniel Smith. They will be recognized at the January 6, 2009 Board of Trustees meeting. For more information, please contact Fox and Hound Pub and Grille General Manager Jeff Tomcho at 513- 229-7921.

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At each BASH (Business and Social Hour), you have the opportunity to donate a Door Prize / Raffle Prize from your business to be displayed and given away. Prizes should value at $25 and up. It’s not always necessary to use items directly related to the services of your business, but rather something that reflects the good taste of your company.

At each BASH, we will spotlight 6-8 busi-nesses and their prizes. Your company will be mentioned during the event (along with acknowledgement of a contact person from your business in attendance), as well as a brief promotional message spotlighting your company. You will get immediate exposure to 100-175 people.

To take advantage of this opportunity, please call Nick Meyer, Design Print Pro, 505-8552.

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Join the Chamber’s LinkedIn group, found on the homepage. LinkedIn is a great social networking website and the Chamber group is an excellent way to communicate with your fellow chamber members.

If you haven’t reviewed you company information on our website, please take a look. The Directory and Community Guide will go to press at the end of January with the contact information we currently show for you. Call Mary Lou at 513.336.0125 if you need your login information.

While you’re checking your information, be sure to update your profile. You can include a logo, map, pictures, bullet points, hours of operation, and keywords. The Chamber website is receiving over 24,000 unique visits per month, and you are being searched through the online directory. Make sure your profile tells the public what you have to offer.

Watch for the brand new Chamber website to launch in early 2009!

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Too far to drive across town to the nearest Christian Bookstore? Well, now you can relax, feel safe with your purchase, find discounts on over 160,000 products, and receive free shipping on qualifying orders of only $40.

More than a Bible store, our specialty is Church Supplies & Resources. With years of experience as a Children’s Pastor, helping pioneer three churches, writing curriculum for top Christian publishers, working for a Christian bookstore chain as a Church Resource Consultant then Buyer for Church Supplies, Laurie offers local churches a refreshing uniqueness in online ministry. Curriculum workshops and measuring of clergy attire and choir robes are available to local churches at no cost.

Yes, we have a huge variety of Bibles, including the largest selection of foreign language Bibles on the internet; Spanish books, music, and children’s products; as well as home schooling materials. We have music in all genres from classical Christian hymns to gospel, rap, and urban alternative. You can even listen to songs and accompaniment tracks before you purchase. Discover novels, biographies, self-help books, Christian living, and small group studies by best-selling authors to help challenge you in growing closer to God. Just read a sample chapter to see. There are children’s products, software products, and gift items as well.

Bookmark us, send a free e-card, and register to win the weekly shopping spree. A portion of your dollars go to support the needs of widows, widowers, and their children here in the Cincinnati area through Kinsman Redeemer Ministries.

Bravo - Deerfield Towne CenterJohn Guminey (513) 234-7900 5045 Deerfield Blvd.Mason, OH 45040

Cyndy Driehaus, Children’s Book Author (513) 921-7051 4428 Carnation Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45238

Entrust America, Inc.P. J. Weidner(859) 980-07703940 Olympic Blvd. Suite 100Erlanger KY, 41018

Focal Pointe Eye Care, Inc.Michael Lyons(513) 779-39377760 University Ct. Suite BWest Chester, OH 45069

Dr. Michael J. Lyons, founder of Focal Pointe Eye Care, is pleased to join the University Pointe team of renowned doctors.

Dr. Lyons is a 2001 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry. From there, Dr. Lyons joined the Cincinnati Eye Institute, concentrating but not limiting his practice to ocular inflammation, corneal disease, dry eyes, and contact lenses. He still practices at the Blue Ash and Clifton locations of the Cincinnati Eye Institute and is a full time volunteer faculty member of the University of Cincinnati.

Dr. Lyons and his experienced staff of Focal Pointe Eye Care collectively have over 50 years in the eye industry. Our dynamic team envisions Focal Pointe Eye Care as the leader, with the newest technologies that assist and focus on the health care of your eyes. The office provides many services including dry eye treatment, glaucoma management, diabetes care, and specialty contact lens fittings. In addition, we offer designer eyewear to fit everyone’s personality.

You will want to stop in and visit the office and see our collections. Just to mention a few sought out designers: Prada, Versace, Carmen Marc Valvo, ProDesigns, Silhouette, Brooks Brothers, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Juicy Couture and many other names.

We invite you to call today for an appointment. Our office is currently accepting new patients of all ages. Most major medical insurance plans will cover your eye examination. In addition, Focal Pointe Eye Care accepts many vision insurances such as EyeMed and Vision Service Plan. Now is the time to consider using your flex spending and updating your prescription to get that pair of glasses you’ve always wanted!

To schedule your appointment call: 513-779-EYES (3937)

It would be our honor to service your eye care needs.

Healthcare NavigatorsLynn Sprafka(513) 403-8633216 Woodcrest Dr.Loveland, OH 45140

HealthCare Navigators was started in 2007 by two Registered Nurses. We deliver superior services and positive patient oriented outcomes. All direction and assistance comes from our core belief that patients’ receive the same quality care that we would want for our families.

Our services include finding in-home or long term care facilities, nurses to advocate at doctors appointments, recommending healthcare providers, medical chart reviews, and coordinating care accordingly. All of our services are for local and out of town clients. Our multi-faceted care can be purchased as individual or custom packages.

Healthcare Navigators wants to enable people to make knowledgeable decisions and feel comfortable knowing that quality care surrounds their loved ones. With the ‘’Sandwich Generation’’ growing and hospital cutbacks increasing, people can find less and less support when making major care decisions. Healthcare Navigators can help to identify needs, find resources, and monitor once in place.

Kinsman Redeemer MinistriesLaurie Castaneda(916) 384-79407467 Tahoe Lake Ct. #206Mason, OH 45040

Are you a widow, widower, or single parent? Are you looking for a community who understands your pain and can help you journey through your grief? Kinsman Redeemer Ministries is an inter-denominational supportive community whose mission is to bring hope and healing to widows, widowers and their children. Our purpose is to come alongside those who have suffered the loss of someone close to them, be it a parent or spouse, and offer emotional, physical, and spiritual support, encouragement, and healing during this season of transition to discover a future and new hope for living (Jeremiah 29:11-13).

Our primary focus is on providing a network of resources, articles, devotionals, books, family events, and support groups for families to help them navigate in their suddenly new world, and to help single parents embrace and rebuild a new healthy family unit. Our children suffer as much as we do,

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1/15 Noon - 1:00 p.m. Emerging Leaders first event in their Lunch n Learn series will be held at the CMC Office Center - Blue Ash. Emily Pan with Graydon Head will give a presentation on Estate Plan-ning. Deli sandwiches by Chef Jaime will be provided. Fee is $5 at the door and event is open to Chamber members and their employees ages 21-35.

1/15 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Our first BASH of 2009 is a can’t miss event! Join your fel-low Chamber members in kicking off the year, and celebrate with the firm “former-ly known as Donovan Donohoo & Assoc. CPA’s”. DCB is located in the CMC Office Center - Mason

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many with Separation Anxiety Disorder and more, and need the unity and support of an understanding home, community, and church environment to heal and recover in their own time.

Our desire is to live the Bible’s mandate in James 1:27 to be an example of ‘’true religion,’’ care for the needs of widows and children, and keep our hearts and minds unpolluted by society’s philosophies towards people in need.

Kitchen Tune-upPatrick Mattingly(877) 320-11912730 Cincinnati Dayton Rd.Middletown, OH 45044

Kitchen Tune-Up helps people save money on woodwork and kitchen updates and remodeling. Kitchen Tune-Up has been franchising for over 20 years, and has been the #1 rated franchise in home remodeling for 18 years. We offer services from wood restoration, to cabinet redooring and refacing, and to completely new cabinets/kitchens. Wood restoration is perfect if you have cabinets or woodwork you like, but that is showing signs of wear and aging. We can bring woodwork back to 90-95% like new in a single day. Redooring and refacing are perfect if you want to change the look and feel of your cabinets without throwing out perfectly good cabinets and with the added benefits of reduced time and cost. And our new kitchens range from mild to wild. We also do countertops (including granite), flooring, and lighting. We offer free consultations and love speaking with people about their projects and ideas.

The Mergis GroupKindra Beck937-439-5501 x2527887 Washington Village Dr. Suite 200Dayton, OH 45459

The Mergis Group, a division of Spherion, is a leading professional placement firm dedicated to delivering the highest level of services to our clients and candidates. The Mergis Group will partner with clients to perform search and recruitment functions in the following areas:

Accounting & FinanceBanking/Mortgage BankingEngineering & ManufacturingHuman ResourcesLegalSales & Marketing

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By becoming an integral component of your business strategy, our objective is to have a positive impact on growth and profitability; our priority is to help you meet your business objectives.

Nationwide Insurance - Leslie RacerLeslie Racer(513) 583-37439415 Fields-Ertel Rd.Cincinnati, OH 45249

Hi! My name is Leslie Racer and I am an agent with Nationwide Insurance Company. I have been in the insurance industry for 13 years. I sell Auto, Homeowners and Life Insurance as well as Commercial Insurance and Retirement Investments. The thing that really sets me aside from my competition is my superior level of customer service. Each client I service is very valuable to me and deserves to be treated with the most prompt and professional service. Try me out today! You won’t be disappointed!

Peeler, McGary & Zopff Co., LPA Juliette Gaffney Dame(513) 398-4891423 Reading RoadMason, OH 45040

Peeler, McGary & Zopff, Co., L.P.A. has been a mainstay in the Mason community since 1977. Practice areas include divorce, juvenile and family law, LLC’s, partnerships, subchapter-S corporations, probate and estate planning and administration, and personal injury. The attorneys with Peeler, McGary & Zopff practice throughout the area in Warren, Butler, and Hamilton counties.

Selection.comJames Boeddeker(800) 325-3609155 Tri-County Parkway Ste. 150Cincinnati, OH 45246

The C.M. Paula CompanyJohn Hepfinger(513) 336-31006049 Hi-Tek CourtMason, OH 45040

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Our business community continues to experience high-quality growth. Recent new construction projects and facility expansions include the corporate headquarters for Miller-Valentine Group, Graeter’s, Macy’s Credit and Customer Services, Regal Cinemas, Anthem, Mr. Clean Performance Car Wash, Xavier University’s MBA program branch location, and many more.

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