61St ANNUAL DINNER Your Input in Nominating the Thursday, March 30 Honorees for the “Business of the Dinner’S Key Note Speaker Is the President the Year” for 2016

Volume 32 No. 1 | February/March 2017

Fairfield Chamber's BUSINESS OF THE YEAR The Chamber welcomes 61st ANNUAL DINNER your input in nominating the Thursday, March 30 honorees for the “Business of The Dinner’s Key Note Speaker is the President the Year” for 2016. and General Manager of the Pro Soccer Team, FC RECEPTIONS CONFERENCE Each year the Fairfield Cincinnati, Jeff Berding. The newest Cincinnati CENTER Chamber honors the Business professional team was one of the most successful of the Year Award. This Award 5975 Boymel Drive business stories of 2016. They exceeded the recognizes a local business Fairfield, OH 45014 expectations of nearly everyone by drawing that best exemplifies the large crowds and gaining national attention. FC $60 per person entrepreneurial spirit. Cincinnati has been able to tap into the popularity $480 per table of eight The deadline for nominations of soccer in the Tri-State area. to be considered by the During the evening, the Chamber will honor the “Business of the Year”. Chamber Events Committee This award recognizes a local business that best will be February 12, 2017. exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit. The other Please see the insert for the honors of the event will be the “Business Student nomination flyer and forward of the Year” and the “Fairfield Chamber Volunteer your nominations to the of the Year” award. Fairfield Chamber. Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital is the Platinum The winner will be awarded Sponsor of the event. at the Fairfield Chamber of Please see the insert to make reservations Commerce Annual Dinner now for this special evening or go online on Wednesday, March 30 at Jeff Berding Receptions Conference Center. FC Cincinnati Soccer at fairfieldchamber.com to download the President & General Manager reservation form.

The Fairfield Chamber Fallen Heroes your company may Golf Outing offers a great opportunity make donations to network and have a lot of fun in directly to the this 18-hole scramble. Lunch will be Fallen Heroes served by Rib City Grill and dinner scholarships for: provided by Outback Steakhouse of • Marine Lance Cpl., Taylor B. Springdale. Enjoy golf for the great Prazynski GOLF OUTING price of $125 for individual golfers and $440 for a foursome. • Marine Lance Cpl., Michael J. Cifuentes Wednesday, May 17, 2017 “Key” sponsorship opportunities • Army Pfc., Timothy J. Hines, Jr. available are Gold, Silver, Eagle, Fairfield Greens South Clubhouse, and Hole sponsorships. Donations will be accepted for the scholarships administered by Trace Golf Course This year’s event will be the “6th the Fairfield Community Foundation. Annual Fallen Heroes of Fairfield”. The 220 John Gray Road Donations are not tax deductible. Fairfield, Ohio 45014 revenue from the greens fees and sponsorships provide support to the See the registration insert. There are Fairfield Chamber. In addition, you or limited spots available, so sign up now! FROM THE PRESIDENT by Kert Radel, President/CEO, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce THE CHAMBER IS YOUR BUSINESS CONNECTION IN 2017 The Fairfield Chamber provides our The Fairfield Chamber offers dollars on your members with benefits that promote a number of opportunities with business operations: and grow their businesses through Business-to-Business Networking • Workers’ Compensation KERT RADEL various social media platforms sessions twice a month, After Hours • Dental insurance events and Grand Openings. and one-on-one marketing. These • Credit card processing services are available FREE to all The Chamber also features • Discount on business insurance Chamber members. programs to save your company and much more. 2017 FAIRFIELD CHAMBER PROGRAMS Young Business Professionals (YP's) the various programs and events, Take advantage and Women Mean Business: members are encouraged to contact of networking to the Chamber. make important business These groups will host special After connections. Hour events, Lunch & Learn sessions In addition, the Chamber offers our Business-to-Business Networking Call the Fairfield Chamber today at and more. sessions twice a month on the 513-881-5500 for details on your If interested in participating on one second and fourth Thursday from membership and how it can work of these committees or attending 11:30 to 1 pm.in the Chamber office. best for you.

BUTLER TECH EXPANDS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

Butler Tech has opened a new Workforce Services Department to SUSTAINING SPONSORS develop stronger relationships with the business community. One of its first successes is a new partnership with Fairfield-based Cincinnati DIAMOND Insurance Companies to provide high school students with internship and co-op experiences. Cincinnati Insurance is a natural fit with Butler Tech’s business programs in Colerain and Northwest High Schools. No matter what career a student PLATINUM chooses a strong understanding of business and marketing is critical to City of future success. Fairfield Through their co-op at Cincinnati Insurance, the Butler Tech students GOLD will be able to apply their classroom learnings at a renowned Fortune 500 Chaco Credit Union company. Cincinnati Insurance is already looking to hire more co-ops to Jungle Jim’s/Oscar Event Center work in departments throughout the organization, including information technology, policy services and purchasing. SILVER Butler Tech offers dozens of career pathways to train tomorrow’s Fifth Third Bank workforce leaders. Local businesses will play an increasingly vital role in Heartland of Woodridge students’ career development. Internships and co-ops are essential to PNC BANK helping students gain hands-on experience and the professional skills Veritiv Corp necessary to excel in life. BRONZE If you are interested in mentorship and internship opportunities with Cox Media Group Ohio Butler Tech, contact Dr. Laura Sage at 513-868-6300 Ext. 4125 or email Hunter Consulting [email protected]. To learn more about Butler Tech’s programs, LCNB National Bank visit ButlerTech.org. Ray St. Clair Roofing

2 JOIN OUR CHAMBER COMMITTEES The Fairfield Chamber has several expand networking contacts. opportunities for engagement in various The Fairfield Chamber Ambassadors events held throughout the year. The will meet directly with current and new Fairfield Chamber committees include the Young Business Professionals members to update them on Chamber (YP's), Women Mean Business and the benefits. All are volunteer positions Chamber Ambassadors. with only one meeting per month plus The YP's and Women Mean Business participation in scheduled events. If committees host special Lunch & Learn interested, please contact the Fairfield events as well as After Hour gatherings. Chamber at 513-881-5500 or email These events offer a great way to [email protected].

BWC UPDATES The Fairfield Chamber keeps you company for a solid safety program and updated throughout the year on all BWC continuous changes that will keep your Updates, special seminars and other company current. important information your company The Chamber has a number of needs. The updates are distributed companies enrolled in the Group Rating through the Chamber Snapshots and program. If your company has interest in are listed on the Chamber website at the Fairfield Chamber BWC Group Rating fairfieldchamber.com. for Workers Comp, please contact the These updates are vital for your Chamber office at 513-881-5500.

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CHAMBER Check the events FAIRFIELD calendar on our website at fairfieldchamber.com for CHAMBER OF updates on special events COMMERCE 2017 or schedule changes. OFFICE HOURS: Events 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon. through Fri. Thursday, March 30 Wednesday, May 17 www.fairfieldchamber.com September 2017 to May 2018 FAIRFIELD FAIRFIELD CHAMBER’S ______CHAMBER’S 61st 6th ANNUAL FALLEN FAIRFIELD CHAMBER ANNUAL DINNER HEROES GOLF OUTING LEADERSHIP CLASS Location: Various. 2017 BOARD Location: Receptions Location: Fairfield Greens Schedule provided. OF DIRECTORS Conference Center South Trace Golf Course OFFICERS September TBA Chair: Sandra Ambrose Wednesday, October 4 FAIRFIELD Vice-Chair: Blake Slater FAIRFIELD CHAMBER Secretary: Megan Reed CHAMBER 1st ANNUAL WHIFFLE BUSINESS SHOWCASE Treasurer: Linda Weil BALL TOURNEY Location: Receptions Conference Center DIRECTORS Location: Miracle League Fields Chad Clemons Justin Krueger Karl Rockenhaus Penn Skillern BUSINESS to BUSINESS NETWORKING Tom Weiser Twice a month • Second and Fourth Thursdays • 11:30 am - 1:00 pm • Fairfield Chamber Office Mark Wendling STAFF Scheduled Dates President / CEO Kert Radel February 9th and 23rd June 8th and 22nd October 12th and 26th 881-5500 / Fax: 881-5503 March 9th and 23rd July 13th and 27th November 9th* Membership & Events/Sales Coordinator Sherry Schuster April 13th and 27th August 10th and 24th December 14th* Social Media Director May 11th and 25th September 14th and 28th Tammy Radel *Only one session will be held in November and one in December due to the holidays.