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TO BUSINESS BUSINESS AWARDS Advertising supplement to the Dayton Daily News Dayton Freight Lines, Magnet status is recog- Inc., a leading provider of nized as professional nurs- regional less-than-truckload ing’s highest honor. A wide (LTL) transportation ser- bodyofresearchhasshown vices, was recently honored that Magnet-designated hos- by the Scott’s Miracle-Gro pitals provide a safer envi- New leaders with strong ties Company. ronment with better out- For the eighth time, they comes for patients, includ- presented Dayton Freight ing fewer complications and to Dayton have impact on Ohio with the 2018 Transporta- injuries, as well as lower mor- tion Excellence Award.This tality rates. award recognizes superior Appraisers who visited From there, each have Husted is the perfect com- represent all of Ohio’s cit- performance in the regional Atrium Medical Center, grown into honest, expe- plement to a new gover- izens and that’s the way it LTL category. Scott’s is the Miami Valley Hospital, Miami rienced and competent nor’s agenda because his should be. world’s largest marketer of Valley Hospital North, Miami elected leaders. values mirror these traits That being said, these branded consumer lawn Valley Hospital South, and Most of us know much of DeWine. And for good three things I know for and garden products and Upper Valley Medical Cen- of this. The reason I share reason, as much of what sure going forward. is headquartered in Marys- ter during a weeklong site this, however, is to add lies ahead of us in Ohio Though we are not one of ville OH. visit in November toured 79 Phillip L. Parker perspective to the idea will be affected by these those big Ohio “Cs”, we Founded in 1981, Dayton departments and units, and CAE, CCE President & CEO that the Dayton region has values and traits and their will have great access to Freight is a private, union- met with 546 clinical nurses, not only produced a num- impact on Ohio’s families. these leaders and their free, less-than truckload along with many hospital ber of talented leaders No matter your politics, appointed cabinet and we (LTL) freight carrier head- leaders, physicians, essen- We recently witnessed like DeWine and Husted, Gov. John Kasich left Ohio will be able to more easily quartered in Dayton, Ohio. tial partners, and commu- history in the mak- who now share their local in a much better position make our opinions known Currently ranked as the coun- nity stakeholders. ing as two leaders with Ohio values and back- to compete in the future to leaders who are friends try’s 14th largest LTL com- The Magnet Recognition strong Miami Valley ties grounds with the rest of than when he took office. and are eager to listen. pany, Dayton Freight has 56 Program evaluates hospitals were sworn in as gover- our state, but the Dayton Nevertheless, he would Secondly, we should Service Centers in 13 Mid- based on empowerment and nor and lieutenant gov- area stands out even more probably be the first to tell be proud of their accom- west states, served by 5,000 autonomy of nurses, collab- ernor, respectively. The now that they are leading each of us that much is plishments just getting to employees. orative work environments, team of Mike DeWine in the capitol. still left to do. where they are on Jan. 14. All Premier Health hos- nurse and patient satisfac- and Jon Husted, both of Likemanyofyou,I Much of what lies before Remember, it has been pitals have earned Magnet® tion, nurse education and whom spent much of their have had the chance to us does affect families, almost 100 years (98 to be Recognition from the Ameri- research, patient outcomes formative years in our see both these men and whether it be jobs, edu- exact) since another favor- can Nurses Credentialing Cen- that exceed national bench- region, now take the man- their families grow up cation, opioid issues and ite son and Daytonian ter (ANCC), a subsidiary of marks, and more. tle of leadership for Ohio before my very eyes. Liv- much more. JamesM.Coxservedas the American Nurses Associ- As part of Premier Health’s for the next four years ing in Greene County These men have strong Ohio’s governor. ation. Nationally recognized first-ever system Magnet des- (and perhaps beyond). since the early ’70s and families and strong family Perhaps it has been far as the highest standard for ignation, Miami Valley Hos- Gov. DeWine, born in later working with each values. Mike’s wife Fran too long between local excellence in patient care, pital has achieved its fourth Yellow Springs and living of them either directly and Jon’s wife Tina will leaders, but we now have only 8 percent of U.S. hospi- Magnet® designation since much of his life in Cedar- or indirectly, I know of each lend great counsel to another strong leader- tals hold the esteemed four- 2004. With its latest designa- ville, has strong south- their integrity, honesty their husbands’ leadership ship team from our region year designation – and only tion, the hospital in Dayton western Ohio roots, grad- and loyalty to Ohio. Each and we should be thankful ready and able to lead 20 U.S. health care systems joins an elite group of only uating from Miami Uni- are strong, principled for their unwavering sup- from the many humble have achieved the honor as 58 U.S. health care organiza- versity and becoming men with solid family val- port of family, faith and lessons they learned here asystem. tions – fewer than 1 percent Greene County’s assis- ues that will certainly friends, too. in the Dayton region. Premier Health hospitals of hospitals in the nation – tant prosecuting attor- guide their paths forward Now just because these Lastly, this I know for are the only Dayton-area to have earned four Magnet ney in 1972. Our new Lt. these next few years and two leaders are our home- sure. DeWine and Husted adult hospitals recognized designations, according to Gov. Husted was born and beyond. town guys doesn’t mean will lead Ohio with hon- as Magnet® hospitals. the ANCC. raised in western Ohio During the inaugura- we get to demand all of esty, integrity and a strong “Magnet designation is Miami Valley Hospital is but is a proud graduate of tion, DeWine made it their attention nor expect sense of purpose for all confirmation of our culture the fifth-longest sustaining the University of Dayton clear that faith, family something extra or unrea- Ohioans. This you can of excellence,” said Mary Magnet-designated hospi- and spent years living and and Ohio’s friendships sonable for our region. We bank on. Boosalis, president and CEO tal in Ohio. Atrium Medi- working here in Dayton. will guide his decisions. still have to earn it. They of Premier Health. “Achiev- calCenterandUpperVal- ing this recognition for the ley Medical Center join 30 first time as a health care sys- other hospitals in Ohio with temisnotonlyrare;itsigni- Magnet status and only 481 CALENDAR OF EVENTS fies that all Premier Health Magnet-designated facilities facilities stand equally com- in the world. Register for all events at Insights Consulting GENERATIONDAYTON in care; speaker: Kent mitted to deliver the best DaytonChamber.org. MONTHLYMIXER Anderson, president & CEO, patient care possible.” 4THANNUAL Feb. 7, 5:30-8 p.m.,The Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton GENDPROFESSIONAL SOUTHWEST Dayton Club, 40 N. Main St., DEVELOPMENT: OHIOLOGISTICS Dayton.Topic: Networking IMMIGRANT&REFUGEE EMOTIONAL CONFERENCE with fellow young ROUNDTABLE BUSINESS OPENINGS INTELLIGENCE&THE Feb. 6, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m., professionals Feb. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 ENNEAGRAM Sinclair Conference Center, p.m., Montgomery County Jan. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.,The 444 W.Third St., Dayton. BREAKFAST BRIEFING Business Solutions Center, The real estate team of this partnership is knowl- Wright Brothers Institute, Keynote speaker: Jane Feb. 8, 7:15-9 a.m.,The 1435 Cincinnati St., third Baker, Cook & Stipp has edgeable about residential 444 E. 2nd St., Dayton. Tschanen,general manager, Dayton Club, 40 N. Main floor, Dayton.Topic: Ready, recently changed brokers to sales, multi-family sales, Topic:Who are you, really?; Amazon’s Dayton/Monroe St., Dayton.Topic: Pure Set, Recruit: Attracting a Irongate Realtors. Located builders and many other speaker: Nancy Wagner,Vivid fulfillment center Healthcare: A new concept Foreign-Born Workforce at 2011 S. Lakeman in Bell- aspects of the real estate brook, the office’s broker is process. “We have also rein- Steve Brown. forced our real estate expe- A ribbon-cutting and com- rience with past careers in munity open house is sched- marketing and education,” Chamber seeks Leadership Dayton applications uled for Feb. 7, 2019. noted Baker. Cook points out Partners Sharon Baker, that professional develop- Contributed Since Leadership Dayton’s nity,” said Joe Radulet, for- non-profit organizations, Pam Cook and Sherry Stipp ment classes keep them up inception in 1976, more than mer CEO, Big Brothers Big making it a win-win for our point to their communica- to date on the changing real Each year, budding lead- 1,200 people have completed Sisters of the Greater Miami entire community.” tion commitment that sets estate trends and changes. ers hone their skills through the program. Many of them Valley. “Leadership Dayton Leadership Dayton is look- them apart. They have years Founded in 1975, Iron- one of the first programs of say Leadership Dayton cre- puts those values into action ing for its next class of lead- of experience in success- gate, Inc. Realtors are Day- its kind, Leadership Dayton. ated memories they’ll hold by connecting business lead- ers. For more information fully working together and ton’s hometown real estate This 11-month leadership on to for a lifetime and val- ers with community needs on the program, a look at in the industry. Additional experts and the most recog- program identifies, educates ues that helped to guide their such as youth service, edu- the 2019-2020 calendar of members of Baker, Cook, nized name in the area. For and motivates a diverse net- futures. cation, health, economic events, and to apply, go Stipp-Irongate Realtors are more information, call 937- work of community leaders “Many Dayton businesses viability and the arts. As a to LeadershipDayton.org. Carolyn Gudorf, a buyer’s 848-0033 or visit www.Iron- and increases their capacity have strong values driving result, many Leadership Day- Applications are due by agent, Cheri Poulter, adminis- gateRealtors.com. to serve the Dayton region. investment in our commu- ton grads join the boards of March 29. tration, and real estate agent Miami Township wel- Ben Stipp. comed Keller Williams As a female-owned part- Community Partners to nership, they are establish- the neighborhood with a ECONOMIC INDICATORS ing their brand as a team, ribbon cutting and special as opposed to singling out proclamation Jan. 23. The any individual in their mar- new office is located at 2835 keting efforts. “We want cli- Miami Village Dr. in Miami ents to know that each of Twp. Office hours are 8:30 us is totally dedicated and a.m. to 5 p.m. For more infor- qualified to provide the best mation, call 937-530-4904. results and service,” Sherry Stipp pointed out. With 50+ combined years of real estate experience,

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