2023 Annual Meeting Program Guide

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WELCOME

Welcome to the 2023 GCACC Annual Meeting. Of the many events that the Chamber hosts each year, the Annual Meeting stands in my mind as the truest representation of what the GCACC really is, a community united - individuals, businesses both large and small, community service organizations City, Township, community partners, all standing ready to help and support one another to make a stronger Grove City. I, our Board and our amazing team stand at the beginning of this new year looking toward the future with great optimism because we know that Grove City is strong. Grove City is resilient. Grove city is united. Grove City is truly the best hometown!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 GCACC AWARD WINNERS

Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber: Auto Service Experts by Sanderson Automotive

Spirit of the Chamber: Wayne Coakley of Grenade Marketing

Ambassador of the Year: Sue Ross from Franklin County Banking Center

Volunteer of the Year: Barb Mogren

Business of the Year: Pinnacle Pets Play and Stay

Your dedication, hard work, integrity, and devotion to our community is respected and recognized – thank you. This year we added a new award category, ‘Best Place to Work’ and I am thrilled to announce our first winners:

Best Place to Work – Large Company: TOSOH SMD

Best Place to Work – Small Business: Air Quality Solutions

To be recognized by your employees is a great honor and reflection of the leadership of your business Congratulations to all of our award winners!

Shawn Conrad Executive Director

CHAMBER STAFF

Shawn Conrad Executive Director

Marilyn Reiner Events Manager

shawn@gcchamber.org

marilyn@gcchamber.org

Heather Brokaw Events Assistant heather@gcchamber.org

Kaziah Conrad Member Service Specialist

Greenbaum Stiers Strategic Marketing Group Marketing & Communications

Katbro Consulting Magazine

kaziah@gcchamber.org

Thank you to our Friends of the Chamber sponsors!

PAST PRESIDENTS

1978 Tiney McComb

1979 Richard “Ike” Sage

1980 Charles Hirth

1981 Joe Hull

1982 Jon Shrum

1983 Ted Woltemath

1984 Les Bostic

1985 David Bright

1986 Kathy Fahy Edwards

1987 Ray Kidner

1988 Tom Shrum

1989 Greg Skinner

1990 Gary Sigrist

1991 Jim Schimmoller

1992 Bob Bowers

1993 Mary Lou Giovanelli

1994 Sherol Saxton

1995 Rennie Molino

1996 Gary Leasure

1997 Stan Smith

1998 Warren Gard

1999 Mike Wine

2000 Scott McComb

2001 Larry Titus

2002 Larry Knoll

2003 Gayle Sowers

2004 Tim Harris

2005 Jeani Leidecker

2006 Scott Molino

2007 Tina Badurina

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

2008 Jamie Wieging

2009 John Dunn

2010 Jeff Guminey

2011 Ron Seymour

2012 Darlene Murphy

2013 Allen Houk

2014 Robert Bright

2015 Greg Dawkins

2016 Caroline Shroyer

2017 Michael Yip

2018 Shirley Spellman

2019 Lisa Zeigler

2020 Wayne Coakley

2021 Ed Fleming

2022 Lisa Zeigler

Thank you to our long-standing members and welcome to our 100+ new members who joined in 2022. Your commitment to supporting our Chamber and area businesses is greatly appreciated.

I take great honor in serving as Board President in 2023. As someone who grew up in Grove City and has seen firsthand how the City has grown I knowingly step into this role recognizing the necessity to honor the past, recognize the present and plan for the future. We are thrilled to share that the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce will launch our first strategic planning sessions to create a strategic road map. This will ensure the vision of GCACC’s mission is maintained and guide our actions and intentions for years to come. We look forward to sharing our progress throughout 2023 and are eager to engage key stakeholders to ensure our plan brings to life the vision of Grove City for the next 5, 10, and 15 years to come. Focusing on member engagement, journey mapping and determining the Chamber’s North Star will empower the Board, staff and members to identify future opportunities and determine how the Chamber can best fulfill our mission to create a positive environment for the development and success of business.

Financial support from the City of Grove City in 2022 empowered GCACC to onboard a new marketing firm, hire a fourth staff member and strengthen many of our events. Secured funding from the City in 2023 will be directed toward strategic planning, a marketing SWOT analysis, digital marketing and upgraded event collateral. We are not only prepared for another successful year, but we are also building toward long-term success for years to come.

As always, we welcome you to volunteer, attend events and sponsor in a variety of ways throughout 2023. I am thrilled at the talent of our 2023 board members and the new board committee members and I encourage you and your staff to reach out regarding upcoming opportunities to serve the Chamber and Grove City.

Lastly, I thank our many partners and supporters who amplify our efforts. Thank you to the City of Grove City, Heart of Grove City, Visit Grove City, Cultivate and all of our members.

Sincerely,

Chris Moscato

2023 CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Chris Moscato

President Elect 2024

Rachel Kutay

VP Finance

Nick Connaughton

GC Chamber Foundation President

Greg Dawkins

Kay Anderson

Katie Antry Fleming

Lisa Graves

Carol Riffle

Trent Soles

Dylon Sparks

Lynn Weita

Jeffrey Buskirk

Nikki Fleming

Mellissa Forte

Brenda Newman

Andrea Ruede

Shawn Harris

2023 CHAMBER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President

Greg Dawkins

Vice President

Frank Herman

Secretary

Marjorie Brant

Treasurer

Jeff Guminey

Chris Gourley

Charlene McFarland

Tami Washington

Sue Ross

Cindy Walker

Artists proudly displayed and sold their artwork and wares to over 35,000 visitors, tourists and locals who filled the streets of historic Town Center

of spect a t or s of spect a t or s lined streets to enjoy over 100 entries in the Arts in the Alley Community Parade

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Contestants sang their way to the semi-finals, bringing the largest crowd to date

Beautiful holes filled with Chamber members trying for a "shot" at the trophy

BUSINESS

OF THE YEAR AWARDS

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

We caught up with Pinnacle Pets Play and Stay owner Steve Robinette to chat about the success of Pinnacle Pets and what 2023 holds. Coming off of a strong 2022, they have exciting goals and opportunities awaiting in 2023.

What does it mean to you and your team to win an award that is based on community vote?

“Pinnacle Pets is honored to be nominated for the Grove City Best Business of the Year Award. Our success is rooted in community support for which we are so grateful. We appreciate all those that took the time to show their confidence in our family business. Our sincere thanks to Grove City for recognizing our deep commitment to excellence, transparency, and success. We are thrilled that the community sees us as a valuable asset to Grove City.”

Tell us how your business engages in the Chamber and the Grove City community as a whole.

“We are huge supporters of the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce and their programs. Over the years we have participated in several chamber events including Boo Off Broadway, Arts in the Ally, and the Taste of Grove City to name a few. We sponsor employees’ participation in the Chamber’s Leadership course to further their development.

Being a small business, we believe in supporting other small businesses in Grove City. We hold business meetings at local restaurants. We order inventory, advertising, and apparel from local entrepreneurs. We contract with local businesses for banking, landscaping, maintenance, and more. We support many community fundraisers and events throughout the year. We work with the school district Project Life Program to provide job training opportunities for special needs students.

We support several local fundraising efforts and groups. We provide support for local dog rescues like Speak for the Unspoken and Dash.”

What ‘wins’ are you celebrating from 2022—what successes would you like to share?

“Our business experienced double-digit growth in 2022, for which we are grateful to all our clients.

We launched a new program called Puppy Play Care in 2022. This program introduces young dogs to basic obedience and socialization skills, and other experiences like grooming.

We developed a new program for interested staff to pursue grooming as a career path.

We continue to be the only American Kennel Club Safe Certified Grooming Salon in Grove City. We began implementing quarterly customer appreciation events. We have such great clients and we wanted to find a way to say thank you for your support and we appreciate you.”

What are the goals for your business in 2023?

“We are focused on our business’s continued growth and our personnel’s development. We see opportunities to grow our grooming and training services in 2023. We are currently working with an industry-leading grooming consultant and will be rolling out several changes to improve the customer grooming experience. We will be adding functions to make the boarding experience much easier with pre-check-in much as you would do with a hotel or flight.”

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

BEST PLACE TO WORK – LARGE COMPANY

To celebrate their recognition as Best Place to Work, Large, we caught up with Tosoh employees including Senior Marketing Specialist Hannah Wright. Tosoh has been part of the GCACC community for over 20 years, and part of Grove City for over 40.

What does it mean to you and your team to win an award that is based on community vote?

“Tosoh has been part of the Grove City community since 1979. Winning this award is a validation of our beliefs as a corporation Our first guiding principle is respect, and this confirms that our employees aren't just seeing respect, they are also feeling it and sharing it within the community "

Tell us how your business engages in the Chamber and the Grove City community as a whole.

“Tosoh is involved in Grove City events constantly and consistently, showing what we represent as a corporation. Tosoh supports local organizations including the Grove City Turkey Wattle, Grove City High School Baseball, Grove City Parks and Recreation and many more As a Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce member since 2001, we have had employees from Human Resources and Marketing represent Tosoh, and recently had one of our HR employees help to form the Grove City Human Resources Committee.”

What ‘wins’ are you celebrating from 2022 what successes would you like to share?

“Tosoh celebrated many wins in 2022, with our biggest success in growth and expansion Each Tosoh business line is poised for future growth. To make sure we capitalize on that growth, we are investing in our employees and equipment People who come to Tosoh want to grow and develop with us ”

What are the goals for your business in 2023?

“Our business has many goals for 2023 We plan to complete multiple building expansions, so we are prepared for advancement in each industry, hire great talent to support our growth and continue to show our commitment to our employees and the community ”

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS

BEST PLACE TO WORK – SMALL BUSINESS

After hearing of Air Quality Solution’s win, we caught up with Larry Titus, owner of AQS. AQS is a family-owned heating and cooling company founded by his father Lowell Titus in 1983, making this year AQS’s 40th anniversary year.

What does it mean to you and your team to win an award that is based on community vote?

“This an incredible honor. We work hard to take care of our team and provide opportunities to support their personal and family goals in life. Having our community and other local businesses see and acknowledge these efforts and the culture we have created is appreciated and humbling.”

Tell us how your business engages in the Chamber and the Grove City community as a whole.

“We joined our Chamber of Commerce over 30-years ago. Our staff has always looked at our Chamber involvement as a great way to give back to this this community we love. I have served several terms on our Board of Directors and as the 2001 Chamber President. Dody Myers, our office manager, currently serves on the WE:LEAD committee and works on the Southwest Leadership program. We love supporting the Chamber Foundation, based on the recognition that a traditional 4-year college is not for everyone, that folks working hard to learn other skills and trades need help too.

AQS also works hard to support our Grove City Parks & Recreation, Southwestern City Schools, and the MASH Military Food Pantry.”

What ‘wins’ are you celebrating from 2022, or in other words what successes would you like to share?

“We donated an acre of land to the MASH Food Pantry. In partnership with the Grove City Rotary, Home Depot, and Jones Topsoil, we constructed 48 raised beds that provides fresh vegetables to Veterans in need.

Air Quality Solutions was recognized by the US Department of Labor with the Platinum Award for the fifth year in a row for our “Heroes Work Here” Program, where we hire and train Honorably Discharged Veterans, Reservists, and National Guardsmen.

We invested in a HVAC Lab with a state-of-the art simulator that teaches new technicians how to read schematics and diagnostic service repairs.

AQS once again earned the status as Lennox Premier Dealership from our main HVAC supplier.”

What are the goals for your business in 2023?

“We plan to hire and train two new team members. Continue to develop our land and new warehouse facility at 5263 Harrisburg Pike. We will upgrade our phone system and internet infrastructure so our staff can better work remotely. Continue to grow our business serving the Southwest Community and make a difference giving back to this community we love.”

AWARDS

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR

Sue Ross

Franklin County Banking Center

A true representative of the Grove City Chamber of Commerce, and the Grove City community as a whole, Sue Ross’s dedication to the community and the Chamber Ambassador program is evident to all who meet her. The current Senior Business Banker of Franklin County Banking Center, Sue has been an active member and a familiar face to the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce for more than three decades.

As an ambassador, her specific role to the Chamber is to be an extension of the Chamber by visiting current members, listening to what’s happening in their business, and sharing Chamber opportunities they may not be aware of. These visits spread awareness of Chamber programming and foster unity among members and their various businesses.

“Every interaction with a local business is an opportunity to talk about our Chamber activities, benefits of membership and our Foundation scholarships,” Sue said of her ambassador duties. “Being an Ambassador is consistently talking to business owners about ways they can better their business for themselves, their employees and their families.”

And while ambassadors have ‘official’ visits they make to the members on their rosters, Sue is still an ambassador ‘off the clock’, or when not making her official stops.

“She makes it a point to be an Ambassador wherever she goes and to whoever she is talking to,” said Shawn Conrad, GCACC Executive Director. “Her passion for Grove City and for the Chamber are evident all day every day.”

At the heart of Sue’s love of her involvement with the Chamber and the ambassador program is her enjoyment in meeting new people. Shawn mentioned how quickly Sue meets new people and makes new friends, but Sue also sums it up for herself, too:

“I love meeting new people, forming business relationships and having those develop into friendships.”

AWARDS

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Barb Mogren

Barb was left speechless when told she would be recognized as the Volunteer of the Year at the 2023 GCACC Annual Meeting. However, she’s hardly speechless when it comes to the Farmers’ Market, interacting with attendees both new and regular.

Barb was once a newcomer to the Grove City community herself and that’s when she and her husband first discovered the Market and became ‘regulars’. She shared that some Saturday mornings she and her husband would enjoy breakfast in Grove City’s Town Center and then walk over to explore and enjoy the Market.

Her love of the Market spans the full spectrum of what the Market offers, from enjoying the local products, meeting new people, and the many additional aspects the Chamber includes in the Market, such as the Chief’s Challenge cook-off.

“The market has lots of great produce and other goodies and the market can be a social event,” Barb said.

For as much as Barb interacts with the ‘real’ world, the realization to volunteer at the Farmers’ Market actually started in the digital world. She saw a Facebook post seeking volunteers for the season and has continued every market Saturday beginning at 6:30 a.m.

“I thought, I can do that!” she said. “I always shop at the Market and this is a way to help sustain the market and help my community.”

In addition to a friendly face, the Chamber team said Barb also brings a strong work ethic and can-do attitude. Every Saturday morning of the Market season you can find her marking spaces, placing signs, assisting vendors with their tents and finding their spaces. It’s reassuring to the team to know that Barb is on hand to make sure things get done.

Like many who are regular volunteers of an organization, or return year after year to a seasonal opportunity, it comes back to the people and the social interaction. Barb is always amazed by the people one can ‘bump into’ at the Market.

“I return year after year because it is important to give back, it is a simple gig, and most importantly, I have met some incredibly nice people.”

AWARDS

SPIRIT OF THE CHAMBER AWARD

Wayne Coakley

Grenade Marketing

It takes a certain spirit to navigate and prevail in the face of challenges, which Wayne Coakley carried through his 2020 GCACC Board President term and continues to carry with him as any new challenge arises.

“Our board pushed through the challenging 2020 Covid year with a relentless desire to help the community businesses keep their doors open and remain profitable,” he said.

2020 made for hard times, but Wayne’s positive attitude as noted by the Chamber team kept everyone moving forward and looking ahead.

“He brings joy to any job that he does as well as to all those around him,” said Shawn Conrad, Chamber Executive Director.

Wayne first became a member of the Chamber about 15 years ago and shortly after felt the need and desire to become involved beyond holding membership, which he has now done for over eight years. Wayne has served for many years on the Chamber board and also spent a few years with the Chamber Ambassador program.

As Wayne sees it, “being involved is what really makes a local Chamber thrive”. And as he is involved, he is also witness to the involvement of others and what they bring to the table.

“I have seen countless people volunteer their time and talent to help us make our events come to life.”

He was also certain to mention the involvement of the Chamber staff themselves and making note of the passion Shawn, Marilyn, and Heather have brought over the years and continue to bring.

Just as he felt called to and was encouraged to become involved with the Chamber, Wayne also encourages others to find their place within the GCACC community and show support for fellow business owners.

“Besides having a finger on the pulse of what is going on with development of our city and the issues our community faces, you get to welcome new business owners to our town and show them the support we all have needed with our own business.”

AWARDS

HEARTLAND BANK HEART OF THE CHAMBER AWARD

Mike Sanderson Auto Service Experts OH – by Sanderson Automotive LLC

Mike Sanderson has worn his share of hats lately, and today we’ll add ‘Heart of the Chamber’ to his list. His support through sponsorships and desire to increase networking make for a heartbeat that sounds throughout the Chamber and community.

The Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber award was established to recognize generous contributions of time, finances or other resources to the Chamber.

“The award name comes from the first winner of the award, Heartland Bank, a founder and continual supporter of the work of the GCACC,” said Shawn Conrad, Chamber Executive Director. “Mike’s continued support of our events, particularly Farmers’ Market and A Taste of Grove City has just been above and beyond what we could ask.”

Mike’s involvement with the Grove City Chamber of Commerce began when he opened his shop in 2015. His hope was to network and be seen by the public, which made the Taste of Grove City and Business Expo a great place to start. His involvement with the expo-format of Taste of Grove City eventually included sponsorship, promotion, and some behind-the-scenes work to tally up the favorites at the end of the night.

The Chamber team noted that no matter the occasion, they can count on Mike to lend a hand or be present. Many times, he has offered support before anyone could ask him to do so, anticipating ways in which he can serve.

Like so many, for Mike it also comes back to the people he has met through the Chamber and the connections he has been able to make. The Chamber offers many opportunities to interact in person and Mike makes the time in his busy schedule to still allow for quality networking time.

“It pays off to actually be present,” he said. “You never know when you’re going to make a connection with someone who can grow your business.”

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Southwest Community Leadership

Meeting once per month for 9 months, this program challenges and develops participants’ leadership skills through dedicated programs that focus on community involvement, ethics and team-building, while providing participants with a greater knowledge of the history of our community.

Students of the SWCL program will learn from other community leaders and their processes. This group applies the skills they have to a group project that will be shared in the community. Each class works to select a community service project and together they ensure the successful completion of the project.

Grove City Area Young Professionals

The Grove City Area Young Professionals is a group of up and coming professionals ages 21-39 who live and work in the Grove City area. We work to help build a thriving community through community service, networking and professional and personal development opportunities. Members of this group are dedicated to improving themselves and the community around them. Contact Heather for information heather@gcchamber.org

WE:LEAD - Women Empowered: Leading, Educating and Developing

The Chamber’s WE:LEAD Program is a year round program providing opportunities for women in business to grow professionally and to learn to lead others. Networking events such as Coffee and Connections and the WE:LEAD Book Club create opportunities to get to know one another and the highly anticipated Annual Women’s Business Forum brings presenters and women of all career levels from around central Ohio together for a full day of learning, sharing and refreshing. For information contact heather@ gcchamber.org

POWER HOUR!

Members supporting members. No matter the topic - marketing, branding, security, finances, HR or legal matters, our member presenters always bring the info that supports their fellow GCACC members. Networking and connections are an added plus. POWER HOUR! events fill up fast so don’t delay. If you’d like to be a presenter or an attendee, let Shawn know. shawn@ gcchamber.org

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PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Farmers’ Market

The multi award winning GCACC Farmers’ Market runs from mid May through Mid September each year. The Market is well respected and well shopped because of its large variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, beef, poultry, pork and sometimes - even bison! Baked goods, sauces, fresh flowers and plants and endless other fresh wonders and in great supply all summer. Nestled in Grove City’s quaint Historic Town Center, people come from all over central Ohio to enjoy the Market and the local merchants. We excitedly await the mid summer Chef Challenges and the very highly anticipated Chiefs Challenge!

A Taste of Grove City

A Taste of Grove City is a long-standing event offered by the GCACC and this year we are taking a minute to redesign, remodel and take this fun event to the next level.... keep your eyes peeled for announcements for the new A Taste of Grove City!

Chamber Open

How do Grove City business leaders show their appreciation to their employees, vendors and customers-of course, with a day on the links! Sure, it’s a great networking opportunity but don’t loose sight of the fact that it’s a competition too. Whether you’re a regular on the course or your more accustomed to mini-golf, this event is for you. Prizes, traveling trophies, delicious food, your favorite beverage carts and some pretty incredible auction items await you at this year’s Chamber Open. For information reach out to heather@gcchamber.org With limited spaces available, set your team now!

Boo Off Broadway

The Chambers’ newest event is the spookiest family fun you’ll ever have. Little ghosts and goblins - and big ones too - come out in full to collect candy and goodies from local businesses, to see superheroes and princesses and to grab cotton candy and a hot dog, visit with real firefights, paramedics and police officers, and play some fun yard games. The Ghostbusters and their famous Ectomobile are there to lead the costume parade and take pictures with excited little visitors. Parents get to mingle with local businesses and get goodies and participate in spooky activities with their kiddos. It was a spooky fun day for everyone!

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Arts in the Alley Community Parade

People begin to set their chairs and blankets along the curbs of Broadway and Columbus Streets as early as 6:00 am on the 3rd Saturday of September in preparation for the very long standing Grove City tradition of the Arts in the Alley Community Parade. Thousands line the streets to watch the parade as marching bands, antique cars, horses, little dancers and tumblers, dignitaries, emergency vehicles, amazing floats and so many others take over Broadway from SW Blvd to Columbus Street. Bringing you back to your childhood, the Arts in the Alley Community Parade is an event that you really don’t want to miss.

Arts in the Alley

This 45 year old Signature Event, hosted by the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce is of course - Arts in the Alley. Over 100 artists and art vendors set up their tents in the heart of Grove City for a weekend of fun and art. 5 specialty art shows including Craft, Fine Art, Photography, Youth Art and Quilt bring incredible talent to the forefront of tens of thousands of visitors. Kids Fun Street offers ‘make and take’ art and craft projects to the little ones with the goal of nurturing a love for art. The Voice of Grove City along with high school bands and show choirs perform on the Heartland Bank Stage throughout the weekend as the draw of delicious goodies like fried bologna sandwiches, chicken and noodles, popcorn, corn dogs, pizza and of course lemon shake ups brings people from near and far.

The Voice of Grove City

The Arts in the vocal competition is ringing in our ears. Talent from all over the region submit their videos and from those, finalists are selected by our esteemed judges. The finalists sing their way through the Arts in the Alley weekend to the enjoyment of judges, onlookers, family and the community. Our winners have gone on to see success in their careers and have come back to support the Voice of Grove City by singing at events and offering their expertise to the Voice judges panel. A wonderful addition to the Arts in the Alley weekend.

CHAMBER FOUNDATION

The Grove City Chamber Foundation was established in 2012 by a group of volunteers from the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce. The passion of these individuals ignited the robust organization that stands today. The Chamber Foundation provides access and support to educational opportunities to chamber members, their employees, families, and affiliates.

To date the Chamber Foundation has awarded over $144,000 scholarships to over 217 area students. To offer support to the Chamber Foundation visit www.gcchamberfoundation.org

The Grove City Chamber Foundation has three categories for scholarships.

• Renewal Scholarships - Students that are currently enrolled in a post-secondary program whose primary residence is within the South-Western City School District attendance area, or anyone who has previously received a scholarship from the Chamber Foundation

• High School Seniors - Graduating High School Seniors residing in the South-Western City School District attendance area

• Chamber Affiliate - Employees and family of Chamber Member businesses

To learn more about our scholarships, applications and deadlines please visit www.gcchamberfoundation.org

2022 was another successful year for the Chamber Foundation!

This year we passed the $144,000 mark in scholarship dollars awarded. We once again awarded scholarships to graduating High School Seniors, Renewal, and Chamber affiliates scholarships.

As always, the community’s support was vital to the Foundation’s success. We dabbled in additional fundraising opportunities by opening a merchandise store online and promoting the fact that our Foundation can be selected on Amazon Smile. We continued to sell Silverbridge Coffee at the Chamber Farmers’ Market and online at our website. Starting May 13th, we will be at the Chamber Farmers’ Market selling coffee. In 2022, we partnered with Jose Madrid Salsa as an additional fundraising opportunity. You can also purchase the Jose Madrid Salsa from our online store under “Ways to Support” at www.gcchamberfoundation.org

We gathered for our annual Fall for the Foundation Fundraiser at the Aladdin Shrine Center, held on October 21, 2022. The guests were greeted during the registration with music by Miriam Weber Brown. During the event music was provided by Tracy Carter and our comedy entertainment by Travis Hoewischer. The buffet dinner was provided by LA Catering. Guests had a lovely evening filled with music, laughter, and food.

We want to thank our sponsors, guests and donors that helped us to raise over $23,000 to provide scholarships in 2022.

FOUNDATION

GOLD SPONSORS

• Franklin County Banking Center

• Meyers Jewelers

• Credit Union of Ohio

• Telhio Credit Union

SILVER SPONSORS

• Wesbanco

• OhioHealth

BRONZE

• KEMBA Financial Credit Union

• Capital City Mechanical

COPPER

• Danbury Senior Living

• Byers

• Elford

• Columbus Prime Realty

• BeLocal

• Al Washington Insurance

• Grove City Family Dentistry

• Cruise Planners

• Shelley Davis

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER FOUNDATION

• Pinnacle Pets Play & Stay

• Blu-Willy’s

• Treplus Communities

• Precision Jewelers

• Morley Parren Bright Insurance

• MKOB Properties LLC

• The Howard Family

• Moses – Mouser & Associates

We want to say a special thank you to all who attended, donated to our silent auction and volunteered their time to make this such a special fundraiser

Your sponsorship allows us to continue providing education scholarships to our community. Our Fall for the Foundation Fundraiser is a great way to support our ongoing scholarship programs. Sponsor with your business or join us and buy tickets for your family, friends & neighbors!

The 2023 Fall for the Foundation Fundraiser will be held at the Grove City Aladdin Shrine Center on October 20th, from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM.

2022 Yearly Review

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