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the navigatorpublication of the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence

The Truth about FDIC Insured Deposits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 5

Chamber Engagement . . . . . . . . p. 7

Soaring to New Heights . . . . . . p. 11

Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . p. 15

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©2008 Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of CommerceThe Navigator is published monthly by the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and printed by Cox Ohio Publishing

www.coxohiopublishing.com. Comments and articles may be submitted to the Chamber office, 316 W. Main Street, Mason, OH 45040. The Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to reject any advertisement or editorial; it does not make any representations as to opinion and facts concerning advertising or editorials; it may edit for content and space. All rights reserved. Send all address changes or calendar events to the Northeast

Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce 316 W. Main Street, Mason, OH 45040.For sponsorship & advertising information call Angie Morgan at 513-336-0125 or email at [email protected]

On the Cover: The Chamber is going to the dogs! Marley stops at the Chamber Fountain for a drink every day when he’s out walking.

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A monthly publication of Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce

phone: 513.336.0125 fax: 513.398.6371

e-mails: [email protected] [email protected] web: www.necchamber.org

[ 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

Sara Harris | Intern

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Scene Around the Chamber p.4

We Mean Business presented by Flagel, Huber, Flagel & Co, p.5The Truth about FDIC Insured DepositsRyan McCurley, Peoples First Savings Bank

Working Healthy presented by TriHealth Corporate Health p.6

Why Wellness?Contributed by TriHealth Executive Health Program

Affairs to Remember presented by Graydon Head & Ritchey LLP p.7-8

Chamber EngagementNortheast Cincinnati Guidelines for Policy Adoption

Business in a Leading Community p.9Insight from a Local Business & Community LeaderRichard Jones, National Bank and Trust Company

Business Spotlight p.10The Polo GrilleMiami Woodworking, Inc.

Ribbon Cuttings presented by Spectrum, Inc. p.10Lindner Center of HOPE

Soaring to New Heights Awards Extravaganza p.11

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



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We Mean BusinessInsights from Leading Businesses

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We’ve seen the news reports and the doomsday talk about failing banks. There is no reason to panic, but if you’re worried about a bank where you have money, a quick review of your account situation might be a good idea.

There are two important things to know:

No depositor has ever lost a penny of an FDIC insured deposit.

If you and your family have less than $100,000 in one bank, it is insured.

That $100,000 mark is a total of your checking and savings accounts as well as certificates of deposit.

CDs, money market accounts and NOW accounts are all backed by the FDIC insured. Joint accounts are added together, and each person on an account is covered for $100,000.

For people with an Individual Retire-ment Account (IRA) at an FDIC-insured bank, the insurance covers up to $250,000. But be aware that all of your retirement plan accounts are added together toward that total. Trusts are added up separately and have a different set of rules and differences.

Business owners also need to be aware of the rules. Owners of sole proprietorships will have the compa-ny’s deposit added to their individual

The Truth about FDIC Insured DepositsRyan McCurley, Peoples First Savings Bank

accounts toward the $100,000 total for FDIC insurance. Corporations, partner-ships and unincorporated associations have a $100,000 limit on insurance, regardless of how many people are shareholders or “own” the corporation.

If you’re concerned that you’re over the insured amount at a single bank, consider finding a second bank to open additional accounts. At Peoples First Savings Bank we’re always happy to talk to people about their accounts’ status. Give us a call or stop-in to learn more about the full array of services we offer.

Contact Ryan McCurley at (513) 398-1040.



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Why Wellness?TriHealth Executive Health Program

presented by TriHealth Corporate Health Working Healthy

When Beiersdorf, Inc., an international company with locations in Mariemont and West Chester decided to ramp up its employee wellness program six years ago, it turned to Preventive Health Systems (PHS), a division of TriHealth Corporate Health to help. Beiersdorf has over 150 local employees, and manufactures Futuro health supports and compression hosiery, as well as handling the distribution of Beiers-dorf’s Nivea brand creams and lotions.

Like many companies, Beiersdorf had been facing high health insurance premium increases, and had to deal with the fact that the nature of their work ---manufacturing on sewing machines and warehousing--- can result in musculoskeletal conditions and repetitive motion injuries. Add to that the fact that many employees did not have or didn’t use their doctors for preventive care and disease management, and you can see why a change was needed.

Beiersdorf decided to do something about it. They implemented an extensive well-ness program, partnering with TriHealth’s Preventive Health Systems to do it.

Beiersdorf’s program utilized a strategy focusing on:

“Bumping up” the intensity of wellness intervention

Improving access to medical care and consultation (hypertension, musculoskel-etal, injury treatment, women’s health, etc.)

Strengthening on-going condition management (diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, etc.)

Enhancing employee safety and wellness initiatives by providing for more employee contact and communication

The program has grown each year. For 2008, Jennifer Miller, senior human resources representative at Beiersdorf, implemented a Wellness Incentive Program in which an employee can earn up to a $300 rebate toward their contribution to medical insur-

ance. To be eligible, employees must complete a health risk assessment (HRA), participate in an exercise program, and engage in certain wellness activities. The HRA is the cornerstone of the program. Through it, employees can see how they’re improving year to year, and the company can see an aggregate report to see how effective the program has been.

The company also utilizes TriHealth’s coaching program. Suzy Hummel is Beiers-dorf’s onsite wellness coach. She walks the floor of the plant or meets one-on-one with employees, talking with them about their goals, frustrations and victories. Miller says employees really feel comfortable building trusting relationships with Suzy.

And Beiersdorf is seeing the rewards. Their worker’s compensation claims over $1000 have decreased from 11 in 2002 to 2 in 2007, and their disability claims have decreased from 23 in 2005 to 3 in 2007. The program has increased in scope each year, and participation has been increasing steadily, now reaching about 50% of employees.

According to Miller, one of the best parts of working with TriHealth has been their assis-tance in putting all of the pieces together--- no small thing, since Miller single handedly manages all human resources for the two locations. “It’s just me here in HR,” she

said. “I set up the plan and yearly schedule, and all the rest is done by TriHealth. They do the work I don’t have time to do.”

The biggest payoff, according to Miller? Witnessing the changes to employee morale and culture within their work-places. “It’s amazing when employees start requesting whole wheat crust and salads at our monthly pizza lunches, Miller said.

“They’re also asking for better food in the vending machines, and we have more than 20 people walking during lunch.”

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

Learn more at www.trihealthcorporate-health.com or call Jackie Glaser, 513-977-0037 [email protected].

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The Government Affairs Committee of the Northeast Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce grew out of the strategic planning process. One of the Committee’s responsibilities is to determine when the Chamber should be involved in issues important to its business constituency and the degree of that involve-ment. To that end, the Committee has determined five levels of Chamber engage-ment relative to important issues:

1. SPONSORSHIP - Ultimate responsibility to see its completion

2. CO-SPONSORSHIP - Giving technical, legislative, physical, personal and/or promotional help to another organization to complete the job

3. ENDORSEMENT - Making public statements on an issue

4. ENCOURAGEMENT - Private approval and philosophical agreement

5. NO POSITION - Remaining neutral, do nothing Town meetings Alerts Educational Forums

In order to acquire the information neces-sary to determine the appropriate commit-ment level a process has been created. That process is based on the following guidelines:

NORTHEAST CINCINNATI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GUIDELINES FOR POLICY ADOPTION

When a request is submitted to the Govern-ment Affairs Committee (GAC) proposing a new policy or a change in existing policy, the GAC reviews the proposal and determines whether or not the issue involved complies with the organization’s By-laws, Strategic Plan and Work Plan and meets the Test of Significance and Relevance.

The GAC may then determine whether the policy proposal should be referred to the Advisory Committee for inclusion on the Board’s agenda. The Board may amend or reject the proposal or may table it or refer it

for further consideration.

The Board of Directors has the final authority on adoption of policy. If the Chairman of be Board determines that an emergency exists with respect to a matter about which there is no adequate policy, and there is insuf-ficient time to establish a policy under the procedures described above, the policy may be adopted by a vote of the Advisory Committee as prescribed in the Chamber’s By-laws.

TEST OF SIGNIFICANCE AND RELEVANCE

Before the Chamber may take a position on expending resources for, or including an issue in the Work Plan, it must be tested by the following guidelines:

1. Does it comply with the Chamber’s and GAC’s Strategic Plan and Work Plan?

2. Will it serve the best interest of the business community and what impact will it have on business? The Chamber represents the general business community and not specific business or industry interests.

3. Have the pros and cons been outlined and reviewed?

4. Is it within the charge of the Chamber or would another group or individual better handle it? The Board of Directors must approve action on an issue, which includes

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public pronouncements, positions, expenditures of, or the obligation of, funds.

5. Is involvement with the issue a duplication of effort? The Chamber may act on an issue individually or in cooperation with other organizations if it is demonstrated that the participation will enhance the efforts. The Chamber shall avoid duplicating the efforts of other organizations.

6. Have all affected organizations and individuals been informed?

7. Is it time and cost effective for the Board, GAC or staff and the Chamber budget? The Chamber may act on an issue if required resources can be justified and if an obtainable goal may be reasonably expected.

8. With respect to federal or state issues, the GAC shall seek and consider the respective positions of the U.S. Chamber and/or the Ohio Chamber.

NORTHEAST CINCINNATI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ISSUE INVOLVEMENT PROCESS

1. The GAC receives input on an issue affecting a significant cross-section of Chamber members. Sources could include: Issue Coordinators, personal conversations, Chamber forums and Chamber surveys. All volunteers are welcome and encouraged to complete Issue Information Forms (IFF) on issues impacting the Northeast Cincinnati business community. These requests will be placed before the GAC for involvement consideration through Issue Coordinators. An Issue Coordinator is a member of the GAC and is responsible for managing issue development and Chamber involvement. The Issue Coordinator may also introduce issues to the GAC and is encouraged to solicit input on potential issues involvement.

2. The interested party completes an initial IFF. This party could be a Chamber Board member, an individual member or an outside group.

3. An issue file is started and maintained by staff on all issues brought to the attention of the GAC. Then, unless the issue is prompted

by an Issue Coordinator, the GAC Chair selects a Coordinator from the GAC. All information is then provided to the Coordinator. The Coordinator assigns an investigative task force, if needed, to ensure that the information is correct, interview all relevant parties, complete research and gain knowledge of membership opinion. If there is a cost involved in the fact finding (i.e., surveys), this must be considered by the Chair or the GAC and designated as an approved expenditure. Only a limited number of fact finding efforts requiring staff and materials will be allowed at one time.

4. After review of the issue, the GAC Chair, the Issue Coordinator and the Chamber staff will evaluate it for conformance with the Chamber’s By-laws, Strategic Plan and Work Plan and Tests of Significance and Relevance. If the issue is found to not fit within the Chamber’s By laws, Strategic Plan and Work Plan and GAC’s objective, the GAC will be notified and can respond within 24 hours to request that the issue be placed before the full GAC for re-evaluation at their next regular meeting. Otherwise, the interested parties will be informed immediately of non-compliance with the Chamber’s mission and objectives and the file will be closed.

5. If the issue meets the Chamber’s By-laws, Strategic Plan and Work Plan, the issue involvement recommendation will be completed by the Issue Coordinator and will include a position recommendation, level of involvement recommendation and an action plan. The Issue Coordinator will submit the information to the GAC Chair and staff.

6. The IFF and involvement recommendation forms will be sent to all GAC members. The GAC shall recommend a course of action to the Board. This information will be utilized by the Board when deciding upon the level of involvement. In urgent situations, the GAC’s representatives and assigned Issue Coordinator will be contacted to

approve or reject suggested action.7. If a new position or policy is

necessary, a vote on the issue will be taken at the GAC meeting. New policy positions are subject to board action.

8. When the GAC confirms an issue as an approved priority for action, a Task Force will be established by the coordinator, approved by the GAC Chair with a deadline for action completion given. A schedule for reporting to the GAC will then be set. If the project is not completed on schedule, the issue will be re-evaluated for continuation by the GAC and considered in relation to other issues.

9. If the issue conforms with the Chamber’s Strategic Plan and Work Plan and Test of Significance and Relevance, but only serves one membership segment or one governmental jurisdiction, or does not conform with the Chamber’s Strategic Plan and Work Plan and Test of Significance and Relevance, but is considered of interest to members, the Issue Coordinator may recommend one of the following:a. Facilitation of a Business Town

Meetingb. An Issue Alertc. A Forum Concerning the Issue

These avenues of educating our member-ship may also be used as part of the GAC’s effort to act on a priority Chamber issue. Only a limited number of town meetings and forums can be held during a year.

While the Committee can propose issues for consideration on its own initiative, the Chamber always looks to its members to get a read on which issues are important to the local business community. To better educate the Government Affairs Committee and the Chamber on issues important to your business, Call John Harris at the Chamber at 336-0125 to request the issue information form.

Let’s make this an Issue of Importance for the entire Chamber membership and a Government Affair to Remember.

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effectively motivate?Jones: Motivation is a one-on-one process based on the personality of the employee. If you listen to the person and allow them to voice their opinions openly, they will usually create their own motiva-tion, out of ownership of the task at hand. By mentoring individuals instead of being a task-master, you will find that they are self-motivated. Overcoming their objec-tions or negativity with truths can set them free to rise to the top. If you think of the person as trying to swim with rocks tied to them, it’s your job as the manager to cut the ropes to allow them to swim.

NEC: Tell me about your involvement in civic organizations (boards, associations, chambers, etc). How do these relationships affect your business?Jones: In a society-driven business, if you aren’t involved in the community, you can’t be an effective leader – you need to have your thumb on the pulse of the community. If they see you out at community or organizational events, they’ll want to do business with you. Why should you expect people in the commu-nity to want to give to you if you don’t give back to the community? Volunteerism is fundamental to every aspect of life in the United States; the community relies on our support as much as we rely on theirs. Networking with other local busi-nesses is the best way to make connec-tions that benefit my business. Attending networking events with the chamber is time well-spent when you are growing your business.

NEC: Describe the qualities you find most important in a leader? Jones: The leader wears many hats. You must first understand yourself, and then understand or read the people you lead, only then can you motive them to success. You can’t make people work for you (at least not and expect long-term success) but you can make them want to work for you. The key is finding people with the right attitude and ability. You should strive for the Double A Highway. This highway is two-lane with the two A’s being Ability and Attitude. You strive to find the attitude because it can’t be

National Bank and Trust Company has been in business since 1872, and has a rich tradition of community involvement and personal service. Richard Jones is the VP of Business Development for the bank. His position affords him the ability to work with many different branches and diverse segments of the bank. He recently sat down with the chamber to talk about challenges and opportunities in today’s business climate:

NEC: Where do you see your business in five years?Jones: I hope to see the economy in a more financially stable environment. The current field has created abundant opportunity. NB&T is in a solid and ideal position to take advantage of that opportunity. With the recent addition of three branches in Warren County, I hope to see the company increase its market share three- to four-times over the next five years.

NEC: What are the key challenges you face today? Jones: With the current economy, hope-fully we’ve seen it as bad as it will get. We may not have seen all the poten-tial problems that may still be out there. The biggest challenge is the inability to control the external environment in which we operate; locally and globally.

NEC: Describe the importance of planning in your management role? Jones: How will you know you got there if you don’t know where you’re going? I’m more of a visionary, relying on others in the organization to implement the plan. As a long-term planner, I use the EQ (emotional quotient) to lay the plans, but must also rely on the ‘numbers’ people to help gauge and measure the success of the plans. The numbers justify the plan and help measure and identify when plans should be adjusted. There is always more than one way to climb a mountain; as a planner, you must be flex-ible in the implementation while keeping the end goal in mind. The numbers will tell you when to make adjustments.

NEC: How do you

taught. With the right attitude, you can train for the ability and create a staff of happy, motivated people who are content to work for you for a long time to come.

NEC: Any advice for young professionals entering today’s workforce? Jones: Use the MVPS to guide all your decisions: Morals, Values, Principles, and Ethics. Remember that you should never quit learning. When you think you know it all, step foot in the public library. Don’t let your ego get in your way – don’t forget from where you came. Don’t forget your purpose. Stay focused. Stick to your guns

– if it’s not working under current manage-ment, it will work somewhere else. The biggest mistake isn’t in doing; it’s in not doing.

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Miami Woodworking, Inc. Welcomes Lisa Fisher

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Miami Woodworking is proud to announce that Lisa Fisher has joined their sales and design team. Lisa, formerly with award winning Mercuria Homes, brings with her 15 years of experience in the custom home and building industry. She has a unique under-standing of how to meet the needs of both the builder and the home owner. She will be utilizing her experience designing kitchens, bars and baths from our wide range of cabinet suppliers as well as designing custom furni-ture such as built-ins, entertainment centers and wine racks.

We are very excited about Lisa being apart of our team and we are confident that everyone will enjoy working with her. Lisa will be delighted to work with you on your next project, large or small, to ensure that you get exactly what you are looking for!

Please feel free to contact Lisa at Miami Woodworking 513-398-3537

The Polo Grille’s popular ladies-only wine club, Wine Divas, will begin accepting reserva-tions this week for fall classes to be held on the 2nd & 3rd Tuesday of the month beginning September 9th, 2008.

Wine Divas Wanted at Polo Grille

The Wine Divas is a progressive 3 month course designed to educate women about wine in a fun, social setting. Each session consists of three classes held once per month. The cost to join is $60 for the entire session and includes instruction by area industry experts, educational materials, wine sampling, and appetizers. Divas also get a 15% VIP card for use at The Polo Grille, and many other perks, such as, state minimum pricing on featured wine, and invites to special events.

The Polo Grille, which features a sizeable, moderately-priced wine list with a unique selection of varietals, started the Wine Divas

club in February of 2004 to offer women the opportunity to learn more about wine in a relaxed atmosphere. The club has grown to nearly 500 members to date.

Local industry experts and sommeliers Laura Myers-Landoll (Vintage Wines), Mary Horn (The Lions Group) and Brandon Monroe (Tramonte & Sons) will once again lead the ladies as they learn to navigate the grape. The trio, all self-proclaimed wine enthusiasts, will bring years of experience to the group. “This is the perfect educa-tion program for women who enjoy wine but want to gain confidence in deciding on the styles they truly like and dislike.” said Monroe, now on his fourth year as instructor to the Divas.

All classes are held at The Polo Grille beginning at 6:30pm. Event info online at http://www.tavernrestaurantgroup.com/polo_events.php

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A ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, August 9, 2008 concluded three days of Grand Opening celebrations for the Lindner Center of HOPE. Opening to patients on Monday, August 18, 2008, supporters, employees, staff and general public partici-pated in the celebration that included remarks from Frances and Craig Lindner, officials from the Center, representatives from affiliates the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, and other state and local officials.

The ribbon was cut by Edyth and Carl Lindner, Frances and Craig Lindner, Susan McElroy, M.D., and Paul Keck, Jr., M.D.

Following the ribbon cutting, the new state-of-the-science facility opened its doors for public tours. An estimated 1,600 people toured the facility.

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Bahl & Gaynor Investment CounselEdward A. Woods (513) 287-6100 212 E. Third St., Suite 200 Cincinnati, OH 45202

Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel is a registered investment advisor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Managing close to $3 billion, the firm focuses on high net worth and institutional clients. At Bahl & Gaynor, 13 investment professionals provide objective investment counseling that begins with a full analysis of a client’s current financial situation, followed by the development and implementation of a customized strategy for each client’s unique wealth management needs. Founded in 1990, Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel has established a stellar reputation for working closely with each client - and their accounting, insurance, and legal advisors - to build a coordinated wealth management platform that is shaped to each client’s distinctive and individual aspirations. Exceptional client service is critically important to Bahl & Gaynor. Through close personal attention and frequent communication, Bahl & Gaynor Investment Counsel helps each client understand, implement, and ultimately achieve their long-term wealth management ambitions.’

The Claddagh Irish PubJ. T. Riley (513) 770-0999 5075 Deerfield Blvd. Mason, OH 45040

Welcome New MembersJuly 2008

Commerce National BankScott Federle (513) 794-7450 5151 Pfeiffer Rd., Suite 220 Cincinnati, OH 45242At Commerce National Bank, your business is our business. Our only business. That’s because CNB is The Bank for Business. We were founded in 1991 with a mission of providing personalized banking services to small and medium-size businesses. CNB offers a full range of commercial banking services that have been specially designed for professionals and privately owned businesses. It is our intention to focus on quality service, not size. Creative approaches to business lending coupled with a complete array of corporate service products allows CNB to offer the best financial service in the Midwest. Let one of our experienced business bankers review your financial service needs and you’ll discover why CNB is The Bank for Business.

CrimsonShift, LLCDmitry Rozumovich (513) 706-4704 8780 Simpson Ct. Mason. OH 45040

D ZinDaniel Grubb (513) 398-3946 9376B Mason-Montgomery Rd. Mason, OH 45040

F.O.S.S. Family Organizational Support Services, LLCTerri Meyer (513) 502-6501 PO Box 62091 Cincinnati, OH 45262

F.O.S.S. provides life style management services to lighten a family’s load in two ways: Family Office Managers and Concierge Services. F.O.S.S. managers will come into a home and liaison with the family’s attorneys, financial planners and other professionals to facilitate disbursements, maintain a variety of documents, pay bills, and track tax information for all the family’s entities. The Concierge/ Personal Assistants provide a wide variety of functions so that a home runs smoothly. Personal Assistants manage households, run errands, organize bills, perform a variety of home projects, and can assist with the routine needs of an aging parent. F.O.S.S. can benefit busy professionals, homebound individuals, the “sandwich generation”, or anyone short on time or energy to manage his or her day-to-day personal life. Every family is assigned a specific Personal

Thank You!Renewing Members July 2008

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Assistant or Family Office Manager who can build a relationship with that family and become familiar with their needs. All employees have passed background checks and sign confidentiality agreements. F.O.S.S. is fully insured.

Farmers InsuranceSteve Brown (513) 304-8773 200 W. Loveland Ave. Loveland, OH 45140

Guardian Savings BankRobert Billhorn (513) 842-8900 11333 Princeton Pike Cincinnati, OH 45246

Guardian Savings Banks original charter was granted on April 22, 1895. From its humble one branch beginning, Guardian has now grown to 9 offices in Cincinnati and Kentucky and it is also considered to be one of the strongest performing savings banks in the Cincinnati, and Northern Kentucky areas.

Mortgage lending is Guardian’s primary focus. We believe in doing things better than anyone else does and keeping our product limited to focus on what we do best, making mortgage loans. We offer a wide variety of conventional conforming and non-conforming loans along with FHA and VA loans. In addition, Guardian is a leader in construction, lot, investment property, and apartment loans. After 110 years of hometown service we pride ourselves on being able to offer personal and excellent service to our customers and presently service over $1,400,000,000 in local servicing.

Guardian’s commitment from managers, board of directors, and all of our employees is to serve you with the best rates and service possible. We realize that our success depends on how well we are serving our customers. We look forward to meeting all of your lending and savings needs.

For more information contact Robert Billhorn at 513-295-4062, or www.robertbillhorn.com.

Intelligent OfficeCharlie Denys (513) 444-2000 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140 Cincinnati, OH 45249

Intelligent Office provides businesses and professionals of all kinds with alternatives to reception procedures, traditional office space, and executive suites. With our Intelligent Assistant®, phone calls are answered live,

screened, and announced to virtually any destination. Regardless of physical location, our clients are always

“telephonically” in the office. Should the need for office space occur, our offices are gorgeously furnished, up to date with the latest amenities, and available at an hourly rate. Through use of our Virtual Offices, clients can host meetings anytime it fits their schedule, without paying for space 24/7. Members can also take advantage of our prestigious business address with full mail services, reception courtesies, and drop-off/pickup services.

Intelligent Office is a professional space structured to allow our clients to work from anywhere, at any time, with all the benefits of a traditional office, but without most of the costs and limitations.

JB Dollar Stretcher MagazineRich Tittermary (513) 607-5073 1303 Creek Cove Maineville, OH 45039

JB Dollar Stretcher Magazine began serving businesses in Ohio 23 years ago, and expanded to the Greater Cincinnati market in April, 2008.

We are focused and dedicated to growing your business:

Over 90% of the population polled reads through JB Dollar Stretcher Magazine

Mailed to potential new customers for under a penny per address

Target from 30,000 to 540,000 local addresses in your area

We mail to BOTH homes AND businesses Our magazine format keeps your

ad in households and businesses for up to 5 weeks for maximum impact

FREE ad development and set up by our award winning ad design department

Results Driven advertising that works to grow your sales

We are offering an exclusive 20% OFF standard rates to fellow Chamber members as appreciation for your commitment to the NEC Chamber of Commerce!

McRoberts Video ProductionsJerry McRoberts (513) 863-1072 463 Fernway Dr. Hamilton, OH 45011

Serving the entire Greater Cincinnati area since 2003, McRoberts Video Productions offers a wide range of video editing and production services. We cater to

both the consumer and corporate market. Utilizing the latest in high tech equipment and software, our services include promotional videos, video editing, DVD/CD duplications and transfers, CD business cards, photo keepsake videos for special occasions, home movie film transfer, and wedding and event videography.

We now also offer virtual spokesperson videos, a new and exciting way to add that wow! factor to your website by utilizing full motion video. Imagine having a live person to greet your website visitors and introduce your products and services!

Whether you are celebrating your parents 50th wedding anniversary, or preparing to dazzle your corporate audience, McRoberts Video Productions is here to help! Your vision...our focus!

Call us today at 513-863-1072 or visit our website www.mcrobertsvideo.com.

Hours by appointment.

Pak MailCraig Cooper (513) 770-0256 8251 Arbor Square Dr. Mason, OH 45040

With over 25 years of experience Pak Mail is your one-stop, packing and shipping expert. ‘’You’ve got choices’’, offering domestic and international freight shipping by air, ground, and ocean. Pak Mail sells packaging and shipping supplies and provides free shipping quotes, which can be especially helpful for e-Bay sellers. We can also become your strategic shipping department, providing copying/faxing services and mail box rental. Our expertise is custom packing and crating. We’ll create a wooden box for your valuable artwork, sculpture, furniture, crystal, and art glass. We can also ship your motorcycle and car.

Pak Mail also provides free local pick up. Conveniently located in Arbor Square.

RBS LynkRobert Fletcher (513) 646-0094 5732 Running Fox Lane Mason, OH 45040

RBS Lynk is the U.S payment arm of the Royal Bank of Scotland (the 3rd largest global bank) and is one of only 7 actual credit card processors in the country.



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9/8 5:30 - 7:00 pm Network with fellow chamber members at bd’s Mongolian Grill. While you’re there, sample some of bd’s fabulous create-your-own stir-fry.

10/2 5:30 - 9:00 pm. Be part of an excit-ing night of dinner, music and more as we recognize you for making 2008 a soaring success! See pg 11 for details.

10/7 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. We are partner-ing with the Loveland and Milford-Miami Township Chambers to bring you impor-tant information concerning the Mandat-ed Sick Leave legislation. $20 / member. See our website for details.

10/29 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Last year was a smash hit so we’re doing it again! Be seen at the best costume party in town!

Register for all events online at www.necchamber.org or call 513.336.0125

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Soaring to New Heights Awards Extravaganza

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We are taking nominations for the following 8 award catergories: Diplomat, Emerging Leader & Business of the Year; Outstanding Retail, Family-Owned, Professional Services, and Manufacturing Business.

The nominator should state in 100 words or less why they are making the nomina-tion and emphasis should be placed upon accomplishments over the past 12 months. Mail or email nominations to the Chamber.

Awards will be presented at the Soaring to New Heights Awards Extravaganza on 10/6

Most companies selling credit card services, whether a bank or independent sales organization (ISO) are simply front-end acquirers who must contract with a processing company that actually handles the merchant transaction funding, settles with the major card issuers and associations(MC/Visa/Discover/American Express) plus provides billing and support direct to the merchant.

Why is this important? This means there are no ‘’middle-men’’ to add layers of cost and complexity. Since we provide everything under one roof, we can offer the best ‘’wholesale’’ pricing, world-class support, and local ongoing support from sales executives like myself! It truly is the combination of large, global resources coupled with personal service from local representation!

As a longtime resident of Mason and the Northeast Cincinnati area, I enjoy helping business owners in our communities understand their card processing costs and how to maximize their savings!

Our Services include: *Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express Credit Card processing * POS Terminals* Recurring Payments* Debit Card Processing * Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) * Customer Loyalty Cards*Check Services*Web Payments*Gift Cards*Wireless Terminals (Wi-fi and Cellular)*Fleet Cards*Internet-based Virtual Terminal

Cut out the middle-men!

Call me today for a no-cost, no obligation review of your current service!

ReceptionsDoug Betz 513) 697-8999 10681 Loveland-Maderia Rd. Loveland, OH 45140

Receptions Conference Center is privately owned company with 6 locations, the most recent opening in Loveland Ohio. Each location is equipped with state of the art a/v and wireless internet. An executive chef is on staff at each faciltiy, creating culinary delights that will tempt you to ask for seconds. And with our tenured professional staff, we will work hard to ensure you have a uniquely successful event. Our integrity and passion has allowed us to grow for over 15 years. Come experince Receptions

V�K Window Decor & More

Marcia Paasch 513) 583-1597 780 Cedar Dr. Loveland, OH 45140

V2K Window Décor and More is changing the way consumers select and buy window fashions with their patent-pending Décor Creator software. The program allows V2K to deliver clients a totally new design experience offering products from leaders such as Hunter Douglas, Robert Allen, Kirsch, Lafayette, Graber and Wesco The software not only renders images, but also provides pricing on the spot. . V2K can specifically gear the design process towards the tastes and budget of the client.

V2K design consultants visit clients in their homes and enter the appropriate measurements of the room into their laptop. The client’s wall color, type of flooring and ceiling color is input into the computer. Finally, the window style is chosen. The room is displayed on screen in 3D to scale.

Once the room and windows are set, clients choose blinds, shades, drapes, curtains and soft treatment styles and fabrics from numerous manufacturers, browsing thousands of fabrics. The Décor Creator is so detail oriented that even the number of pleats, swags, and lengths in a treatment can be manipulated. This allows the client to see their chosen treatment with incredible clarity on the screen before they buy. By the end of the visit the client will know what they are getting long in advance, there is no guessing what the rooms and window treatments will look like.

V2K also offers bedding, pillows, throws and much more to compliment a client’s window fashions. V2K has brought the concept of ‘one-stop’ shopping to a new level of excellence.

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