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UA Chamber Biz Monthly
Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly, Sept. 27, 2012, edition
Business Monthly September 2012 Upper ArlingtonAreaChamber of Commerce The Power to Make a Difference Issue 51 Simply the Best: The third-annual UA Chamber's Best Gift Ideas program kicks off on October 1st. Dubbed one of the Chamber's top five initiatives, the inaugural program supported more than 60 area retailers with holiday sales. This local program supports area businesses by helping them leverage their marketing and sales efforts. The Chamber will be showcasing the best local gifts for residents and online shoppers through the end of the year. "We are very excited to have this sort of local program for our area merchants. The UA Chamber's Best Gift Ideas promotion is an areawide marketing push that ties retailers together in a way that benefits both the stores and their customers," said Jon Pugh of Ship Print eSell. "This program is yet another way the Chamber is connecting business and community," says Kathy Gill, Chair Spotlighting distinctive gifts from local retailers Chamber Retail committee and publisher of TriVillage Magazine. "The beauty of this program is how it offers members an opportunity to market their business through a Chamber promotion while positively impacting their retail holiday sales." a best-buy, must-buy for local retailers. The marketing exposure alone is valued at more than $400! "Our goal is to bring recognition to our members. We want to attract shoppers to our members' businesses and online shopping websites. Shoppers receive great prices for unique and fun gift items that they can give as gifts or keep for themselves. This program is one more way that the Chamber helps to promote members within the community," says Debbie Segor, Chamber Membership Director. By promoting a unique or distinctive gift or some other type of discount or incentive through the program, retailers have the opportunity to attract new customers while strengthening their relationships with current patrons. Publicity for Retailers How Do You Sign Up? The Chamber is promoting the gift program in the Upper Arlington Business Monthly newspaper and the Tri-Village Magazine. In addition to the print marketing, participating companies will receive additional exposure on the Chamber's website and through social media outlets including Facebook and Twitter. All participants will receive promotional posters highlighting their gift ideas that can be posted in their storefronts. If a participant does not have a brick and mortar storefront, the Chamber will showcase the posters in our front window. The posters will "The program idea was amazing. Our gift offer for the personalized bottle of wine was an exceptional value and I'm happy that people took advantage of it last year. We plan to do it again this year just as soon as the program launches." -- Ryan Huffman Huffman's Market be distributed to participants beginning November 1st. its members for only $25, which is significantly less than the cost for non-member participants. Non-members are invited to participate for $100. Even at the non-member rate this program is Connecting with Residents Cost Effective Marketing As a benefit of membership, the Chamber is offering the program to The UA Chamber's Best Gift Ideas program is designed help member companies brand their names in a very cost-effective way. The program also supports our member's retail efforts as we remind residents to shop local businesses first and foremost. Chamber members will receive a post card in the mail as well as information detailed in the Chamber's weekly email newsletter. If you are not a member and are interested in participating in the program, call the Chamber today at (614) 481-5710 or visit our website at www. uachamber.org. "The program idea was amazing. Our gift offer for the personalized bottle of wine was an exceptional value and I'm happy that people took advantage of it last year. We plan to do it again this year just as soon as the program launches," Ryan Huffman, Huffman's Market. Older Adult Resource Group presents Medicare 2013 overview and update Open enrollment for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage is Oct. 15 � Dec. 7, 2012. Before selecting a prescription drug plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage plans, it is imperative that enrollees review the changes to Medicare for 2013, as well as changes in their Medicare prescription drug coverage and Medicare Advantage plans. Prescription drug plan features change from year to year. So, carefully examine all available plans during each annual enrollment period, because your current plan may no longer meet your needs. Be sure to check the features of your plan, including the list of drugs covered, the premium, the deductible, and cost-sharing you pay, and any coverage gap. If you are satisfied with your current plan, you do not need to do anything to keep your plan. If you take no action, you will remain in your current plan. If you enroll in or make changes to your plan during the annual enrollment period, your new coverage will automatically begin on Jan. 1, 2013. The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information See MEDICARE 2013 on page 2 Inside this issue: Whetstone Gardens and Care Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Customer Loyalty . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Best Gift Ideas Form. . . . . . . . . . 4 BAC - The Power of Your Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Page 2 September 27, 2012 | Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly www.uachamber.org Medicare 2013 Continued from page 1 Program (OSHIIP) will offer free individual counseling sessions between 4 and 6 p.m. to help seniors make decisions on which plan will offer them the best coverage for 2013. Individuals who would like to meet with a counselor should bring their Medicare card, current drug insurance card and a list of their current medications including the dosage amount. The Older Adult Resource Group of the UA Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Medicare 2013 Update on Thursday, Nov. 15 at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church on Lytham Rd., Upper Arlington 43220. The information will be provided by Chris Reeg from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program and will be held in two sessions from 2 to 4 p.m. or 6 to 8 p.m. To make a reservation for this free program, please call 457-7876 ext. 432. Featured Chamber Member Whetstone Gardens and Care Center is undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation that began in January 2012. Improvements include the addition of a courtyard fountain and outside seating area plus the addition of hardwood flooring in the longterm care area. Also in the longterm area, the nurses' stations were made to feel more open and approachable and the bathing spas and rooms were upgraded. A coffee caf� was added and the occupational therapy gym was improved. "Long-term care residents are excited about the upgrades and renovations. This is their home. When they see the progress, it is like doing a remodel in your own home where you like to see the progress that is being done every day. This is their home, and we are doing the improvements for them," said Crystal Moore, Director of Admissions and Marketing. Moore says that they also are seeing a lot more referrals because of their private room availability. Whetstone's Heart Health and Rehab Center recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Currently, they offer one of the only in-patient rehabilitation center focused on heart health in central Ohio. The facility includes a 10-bed unit for cardiac patients, and all of the care nurses at the center have been through 60 additional hours of cardiac training. The Heart Health center is led by Garrie Haas. MD, FACC. Dr. Haas is also a professor of clinical medicine at The Ohio State University Medical Center and is the section director of heart failure and transplant, as well as medical director of heart failure. The center can take all cardiac patients even if they require a high acuity of care. Patients coming to the center include those who have had heart transplants or open heart surgery. One of the most important components of a patient's stay at the center is the Whetstone Gardens and Care Center "Being a member of the OARG (Older Adults Resource Group) affords us the opportunity to share information with other members and to refer patients back and forth. We want to be a part of the planning for OARG symposiums, and we want to keep up with what's happening in the community and with competitors. The Chamber allows us to bring awareness to the center." -- Kristin Mowery Market Development Specialist heart-health education provided by a cardiac transition coach who meets with patients either in a classroom setting or at a patient's bedside. The goal of the education is that once a patient is discharged to go home, they will have the tools and the knowledge to be able to self-manage their heart disease at home so as not to end up back in the hospital again. The heart health center's re-hospitalization rate is only 12 percent while the national average re-hospitalization rate for cardiac patients is 19%. Whetstone and their sister facility, Monterey, in Grove City are the only centers to offer these heart health facilities in the area. The Whetstone team is an active member of the Chamber's Older Adult Resource Group (OARG). "Being a member of the OARG affords us the opportunity to share information with other members and to refer patients back and forth. We want to be a part of the planning for OARG symposiums, and we want to keep up with what's happening in the community and with competitors. The Chamber allows us to bring awareness to the center. A lot of what a patient does upon discharge is not related to their health. Sometimes patients will need modifications to their homes or transport services or cleaning services or different services. By being in the Chamber and through our networking with Chamber members, those members that provide those services always come to mind first. The Chamber provides us with great resources to then pass along to our patients," says Kristin Mowery, Market Development Specialist. "By being a member of the Chamber, we have an opportunity to share our services, even though we are not meeting with our target audience of doctors and social workers, at some point everyone is going to have a loved one who might need our services. And if they know us and trust us through our Chamber membership and how long we have been involved with the Chamber, then that's fantastic. The flip side is that we can meet business people through the Chamber who we can work with too. We can call on members as well to provide services that we can not provide,' says Amanda Meeks, Assistant Administrator. Whetstone offers a full continuum of care including long-term care, short-term rehab, assisted living and respite stay. The facility has 175 beds, 48 of which are skilled private rooms. The assisted living area is a 60 apartment building that offers 3-levels of care. Through their sister company, Amity Home Health, they also provide in-home health care. For more information about Whetstone Gardens and Care Center, please visit www.whetstonegardens.com. WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS! BMI Federal Credit Union Nancy Graf www.bmifcu.org (614) 707-4000 BMI Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution serving the employees of over 300 local companies and their families. Founded in 1936, originally as the credit union for the Battelle Memorial Institute, BMI FCU is a not-for-profit financial cooperative where the members are the owners. BMI FCU offers a variety of programs, services, and products to support the members' financial needs. BMI FCU offers five branch locations in central Ohio and over 4,500 shared branching locations nationwide. Navigator Business Solutions Jack Thrush (614) 749-7553 www.nbs-us.com Delivering SAP solutions exclusively to smallmidsize businesses, including SAP Business One, SAP Business ByDesign, and SAP Business All-in-One. Having successfully implemented more than 500 SAP solutions, Navigator has the experience, the insight, and the product offerings to make your best-run business RUN BETTER. From financials, sales and service to purchasing, inventory, and operations, SAP is the ultimate tool to completely run your small-midsize business. Oliver Specific Chiropractic, LLC Johnathan Oliver, DC www.oliverspecific.com 1355 King Avenue, Ste. A Columbus, OH 43212 (614) 725-5336 We provide quality Upper Cervical Chiropractic care to the metro Columbus, Ohio area. Our services include: whole health consultations, physical exams focusing on range of motion and spinal balance, gentle corrections of spinal imbalance and complete understanding of your health and lifestyle goals. You will only be accepted as a new patient of Oliver Specific Chiropractic if we believe that we are able to help you meet your health goals. Community headlines and central Ohio high school sports on your mobile device. http://mobile.thisweeknews.com Ask the Experts Magnetizing New Customers & Building Loyalty for Your Business www.uachamber.org September 27, 2012 | Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly Page 3 Chamber announces new staff member Administrative Events Coordinator, Teresa Conway grew up in Upper Arlington and is a graduate of The Ohio State University. For more than 10 years, Teresa and her husband owned and managed a remodeling and home improvements business. In her capacity as business manager, Teresa managed the financial, advertising and Teresa Conway marketing portions of the Administrative Events family business. Coordinator In addition, Teresa has extensive experience in event planning, social media marketing and business management for the home improvement and construction industries. Keep them coming back Implementing a customer loyalty program By Rob Maccabee I started my first business back in 1995. I was fresh out of college and a good friend and fellow graduate was freelancing as an audio engineer at a company that produced on-hold messages, the recorded music and voiceovers that play back through phone systems when a caller is placed on hold. My friend would tell me about how easy these recordings were to produce and distribute and how the production house had a nationwide client with dozens of locations. We formed a partnership with the belief that my gumption and his technical expertise would all but guarantee our success. How could we possibly go wrong? We wrote a business plan and secured some money to buy a digital recording system. It was top-notch, state-ofthe-art; the same gear all of the big guys used. We set up a studio/office in my partner's two bedroom apartment, got a business phone, a fax machine, office supplies, and had everything in place that two novices in their early twenties needed to take over the world. Everything except...a customer. In the process of getting our systems in place to produce a product, it didn't occur to us that our biggest challenge was not production, but finding customers. Our education commenced. We tried a few marketing techniques and after some struggle, we had a handful of clients. But the learning process was tough and slower than we imagined, so when we finally got that first customer, the now-familiar business adage became crystal clear: it's cheaper and more effective to keep a customer than to find a new one. Does this sound familiar? Your business is up and running, you are surviving the economy, and you have happy customers. Now how do you get them to return to your business, buy more, and spread the word about how great you are? CONTACT US Rob Maccabee 877/ 4-CLIING (425-4464) 614/54-REACH (547-3224) 1030 Dublin Rd., 2nd Fl Columbus, OH 43215 www.cliing.com Many successful businesses are accomplishing this feat through incentive programs. Whether we call them loyalty programs, rewards, or some other clever name, the concept isn't new. The idea of a "baker's dozen" has been around for centuries. But loyalty and incentive programs do more than just "bribe" your customers into repeat spending. They can actually create stimuli, tangible and intangible, that draw a customer back and keep your business in the forefront of their minds (and hearts!) and ahead of your competitors. Maybe it's a simple punch card that allows customers to buy 10 get one free. Maybe, it's an elaborate, computerized tracking and rewards system like those we see at grocery store chains and airlines. Either way, chances are you participate in at least a few of these programs as a consumer. If you are not sure, just check your key chain for those little tags or your wallet for a stack of plastic. Not only do these systems track a buyer's spending frequency and patterns, they provide data about what a customer actually buys, allowing retailers to present offers on the products a customer really cares about. So if you have a relationship with a business that thanks you for your patronage, knows what you like, gives bonuses for continuing to buy, and presents rewards for referrals, aren't you more likely to do business with them? Isn't this approach to business more attractive than a competitor whose owner just has the door open and his hand out? So how does the small business owner enter this space and offer something more powerful, secure, and attractive than the old-fashioned punch card? There a variety of options including payment terminal-based systems, software programs that reside on your PC, and cloud-based systems. Software programs are available on traditional credit card terminals that use the device to connect to a database that tracks points, rewards, and stored value transactions. These systems are usually based on cards with magnetic stripes or occasionally on a phone number or some other unique identifier. This option is attractive for the merchant who does not have a POS system, but still wishes to have a professional program that does most of the work for them. A second option is the point-of-sale (POS) system. Many POS systems now have customer relationship and loyalty programs built into them. The great thing about these systems is that if you have one, then you already have made the investment and there is no additional cost to track and reward customers. Customer activity usually is based on a customer phone number or some other unique identifier, so there is no Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce 2152 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: 614-481-5710 Fax: 614-481-5711 www.uachamber.org BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers Doug Ryan, Chair Douglas Real Estate, Inc. Edie Blough, Vice Chair, Membership Title First Agency Rich Dumas, Vice Chair, Finance HHH CPA Group Tony Macaluso, Vice Chair, Business Advocacy Macaluso Landscaping Co. Ltd. Wes Newhouse, Vice Chair Economic Development, Newhouse, Prophater, Letcher & Moots Peter Hahn, Vice Chair, Legal Dinsmore & Shohl Don Leach, Outgoing Chair Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Chip Ashby, Chair of Public Relations, Nationwide Insurance Trustees Janet Boissy, Indus Hotels Daniel Casey, Focus Becky Converse, The Forum at Knightsbridge Jeff Danizer, Edward Jones Investments Kathy Gill, 1st Vice Chair, Retail The Publishing Group Chris Graff, Ray Insurance Agency, Inc. Charles Groezinger, SGO Designer Glass Jim Hyre, Hyre & Associates Chris Miller, Asst. Vice Chair, Secretary The Arlington Bank Andy Mills, 1st Vice Chair, Contential Realty Chris Scott, Business Retention, Capital Mediation Roy Smoot, PNC Bank Susan Toothman, Chair Ambassador Re/Max, Premier Choice Realtors Jonathan Varner, Jonathan Varner & Associates Donna Vorce, First Impressions UAACC staff Becky A. Hajost, President Teresa Conway, Administrative Event Coordinator Debbie Segor, Membership Director Reg Warner, Chief Financial Officer need for an investment in card printing, unless you would like to use cards as stored-value or as a gift card. However, there are serious concerns about data security with a POS solution. What if your hard drive crashes? How will you recover the current status of your customer's rewards? What if your network gets hacked or your store gets robbed? Who will have a hold of your customer's data and what financial exposure or even public embarrassment does this present? Finally, cloud-based systems are web portals that essentially replace software installed on your computer and data stored on a PC in your store. They generally work with any internet connection and offer flexibility with other addon software components that may help manage your business. Regardless of the loyalty system you choose for your business, having a consistent program will help you attract and retain valuable customers. The options and approaches to reward levels, points systems, redemption levels, co-opted promotions, referral incentives, and giveaways are endless. You can add immense power to you marketing efforts by choosing the program that works for your budget as well as your approach to doing business while being mindful of the type of customer who you would like to attract to your business. YOUR DREAM IS OUT THERE. GO GET IT. WE'LL PROTECT IT. Community headlines delivered weekly to your inbox. Sign up today: ThisWeekNEWS.com Page 4 September 27, 2012 | Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly www.uachamber.org Open October 1, 2012 to January 1, 2013 Upper Arlington Area Businesses Complete and mail form to 2152 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: (614) 481-5710 | Fax: (614) 481-5711 www.uachamber.org Business Briefs Spooktacular promotional opportunity at The Depot Rail Museum The Depot Rail Museum would like to partner with local businesses to provide a low-cost promotional opportunity during Halloween season. For the past 3 years, The Depot has held a child-friendly event, "Spooktacular at The Depot". During this event, the Depot opens their doors to local businesses and families alike for a child-friendly, spooky afternoon of trick-ortreating fun. On Sunday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m., the Depot is offering this promotional opportunity to local businesses who would like to participate in the event. There is no cost to be a sponsor for this event. They do ask that participating businesses bring information about your business, a representative from your business, your spooky Halloween spirit, and candy for the kids. Participating businesses will be included in the advertising and marketing of the program. If you are interested in participating, please contact Tim Baltzell at 324-5945. CONTACT INFO Business/Organization: Contact Mailing Address Contact Email: Deal Offered: Contact Phone: Price: Contact Name: Ways to participate Sponsorship Opportunities - see below for specific benefits Shopping Sponsor: $500 (Better hurry, we only need two sponsors for this program!)100 Best Gift Ideas Merchant Participant: UA Area Chamber Member: $25 Non-Member: $100 Golden Bear Scare The Upper Arlington Civic Association will hold its annual Golden Bear Scare event October 23 � 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Smith Nature Park (the Entrance is located at Northwest Christian Church � 1340 Fishinger Road). Parents are encouraged to bring younger children to the event before 7:30 p.m. as the haunted forest is designed to be less scary for young children. After 7:30 p.m., the forest will become increasingly more haunted, scary and interactive and is better suited for older children. Admission to this event is free. PAYMENT Pay by Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover) Name as it appears on Credit Card: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Signature: Pay by Check (Included and Payable to "UAACC") Amount of Check: $ Check #: (Invoicing is offered to UAACC Members only)) Sec# on back: Ttl Amount to be charged: $ Please invoice my company $ Tim Huffman honored at the Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony In recognition of his achievements, the Ohio Grocers Association held a luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 12 to pay tribute to a man who has dedicated much of his life to the Ohio food industry and who consistently achieves greatness: Tim Huffman of Huffmans Markets. We congratulate Tim Huffman for this honorable achievement! -- The Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce $500 � Shopping Sponsor: � Company name & logo on Chamber Website � Company name & logo postcard sent to members. � Company name & logo in UA Business Monthly Newspaper (published & distributed in partnership with ThisWeek News to over 23,000 area residents and businesses, including 8,000 Columbus Dispatch subscribers; also viewable online at thisweeknews.com) & Chamber Connection weekly e-mails.) Must be signed up by November 16th. � Company name & logo on posters distributed to local businesses for promotion of event. (Must be signed up by November 16) � Company name on Chamber Website, listed with deal and location � All ads and promotions direct people to check Chamber Website for all participants and deals $25 - 100 Best Gift Ideas Member Participant: � Company name on Chamber Website, listed with deal and location � All ads and promotions direct people to check Chamber Website for all participants and deals Bringing you time, space and peace of mind $100 - 100 Best Gift Ideas Non-Member Participant: � Company name on Chamber Website, listed with deal and location � All ads and promotions direct people to check Chamber Website for all participants and deals � Senior Downsizing services � Estate Liquidation � Organizing Homes Let us help you get your home ready to sell! Call Suzy: (614) 560-5448 www.suzyhelpinghands.com www.uachamber.org September 27, 2012 | Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly Page 5 The Markets By Jim Hyre Believe it or not, the U.S. stock market as measured by the S&P 500 index hit an all-time record high last week when you include reinvested dividends, according to Bloomberg. Now, you may not have seen that headline in the news last week because the index itself is still 9.3 percent below its all-time high reached on Oct. 9, 2007. Here are a few other interesting stats to ponder: 1. In 2012 alone, the rise in the U.S. stock market added $1.9 trillion to investors' wealth. 2. As of last week, the S&P 500 index rose 112 percent from its 12-year low reached in March 2009. 3. Even though economic growth is sluggish, U.S. corporate earnings are projected to reach a record high this year. If reached, this would place earnings about It's about time: Unemployment drops, still a way to go 20 percent higher than 2007's � the year the U.S. stock market hit its alltime high. 4. By historical standards, "The S&P 500 is trading 13 percent below its average valuation since the 1950s." 5. World central banks expanded their balance sheets by about 9 trillion dollars since the financial crisis started. Sources: Bloomberg; Barron's Number 5 above is an important point to keep in mind. Easy money has greased the world economy and now there's talk of even more monetary stimulus in Europe and the U.S., according to MarketWatch. What remains unanswered is, how much of the market's rise has been stimulated by the stimulus and what happens when the stimulus is no longer available or effective? Can the economy stand on its own? There's one more big reason why people leave the labor force � they get discouraged and simply stop looking for a job even though they want one. Conveniently, the government tells us there are, unfortunately, nearly 7 million of those folks as of the end of August. Barron's framed it this way, "At some level, the market gets priced not simply for the monetaryeasing cure to remedy economic ills, but for that drug being administered to a healthy patient for recreational purposes." Translation � if central banks overshoot and markets get addicted to the easy money high, the inevitable withdrawal of the money drug may be painful. non-farm jobs in August compared to the month before. While that number was disappointingly low, the unemployment rate showed a surprising (and positive) drop to 8.1 percent; down from 8.3 percent the previous month. Here's where it gets tricky: the drop in the unemployment rate occurred for the wrong reason, according to The Economist. The main reason why the unemployment rate dropped was 368,000 people left the labor force. With fewer people being counted in the labor force, the unemployment rate looks better than it might be otherwise. A related statistic, called the labor force participation rate, measures the share of the working-age population either working or looking for work. This figure fell to 63.5 percent last month -- a three-decade low, according to The Economist. Is a declining labor force participation rate a bad thing? According to Matthew O'Brien writing in the Atlantic, "Less people in the labor force means, all else equal, that we will produce less stuff in the long run. And, less stuff means we have less wealth, lower stock prices, and fewer taxes to pay for retirement." So why are people leaving the labor force? Here are a few reasons: � Going back to school � Raising children � Retiring � Going on disability Source: The Wall Street Journal Now, there's one more big reason why people leave the labor force � they get discouraged and simply stop looking for a job even though they want one. Conveniently, the government tells us there are, unfortunately, nearly 7 million of those folks as of the end of August; that's up from about 4.4 million near the end of 2007. Fed Chairman Ben Bernake recently called the unemployment level a "grave concern" and the numbers seem to support him. Bottom line, even though the unemployment rate dropped, it dropped for the wrong reason and we still have a long way to go to get this country working again. Jim Hyre is a Registered Principal, Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, 2074 Arlington Ave., Upper Arlington, OH 43221, (614) 225-9400, Fax: (614) 225-9400 , Toll Free: (877) 228-9515, www.hyreandassociates.com Can good news be good for the wrong reason? Last week, the government released the eagerly awaited monthly payroll report. It showed a modest 96,000 increase in CALENDAR OF EVENTS Business After Hours on www.nextgendublin.com. Introducing the Chamber's newest networking event: Business After Hours. Join the UA Chamber for adult beverages, appetizers, and corn hole games. Come for networking, prizes and fun. Where: Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, 2152 Tremont Center, Upper Arlington 43221 When: Thursday, Sept. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is appreciated but not required. Cost: $10 for members; $15 for non-members Make connections. Get involved. If you were unable to attend the Sept. 12 Ask the Experts lunch, please join Rob Maccabee as he reviews and answers questions about building customer loyalty and retail marketing. Come network in the morning with members of the Chamber! Where: La Chatelaine, 1550 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington 43221 When: Friday, Sept. 21 from 8 to 9 a.m. Afternoon Business Network Exchange Riverview Dental Craig A. Slack, D.D.S. 3600 Olentangy River Road, #485 Call 268-5744 Today for Your Smile Analysis! Make connections. Get involved. Attend this afternoon networking lunch for business professionals - fun, food and connections! Where: The Forum at Knightsbridge - 4590 Knightsbridge Blvd., Columbus 43214 When: Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. $12 for members; $15 for non-members Dr. Craig Slack General Dentist Early Morning Networking Business After Hours � First Thursdays WELCOMING NEW PATIENTS! � Gentle Care in a Relaxed Atmosphere � Crowns, Bridges & Dentures � Lumineers, Teeth Whitening & Other Cosmetic Services Join the Upper Arlington Area Chamber members for networking, food, and drinks. All are welcome. Where: Royal Ginger Asian Fusion Bistro - 1625 West Lane Ave., Upper Arlington 43221 When: Thursday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Make connections. Get involved. Come network in the morning with members of the Chamber! Meet new people. Maintain relationships. Generate new business. Where: La Chatelaine � 1550 W. Lane Ave., Upper Arlington 43221 When: Friday, Oct. 19 from 8 to 9 a.m. Early Bird Meeting Young Professionals Leadership Session and Networking Event New Patient Special! Honing Your Personal Strengths for Leadership. Leadership is a journey, and one of the most critical steps in that journey is knowing what "tools" are in your tool belt. Being aware of your personal strengths in your journey will set you up for success and increase your leadership skills in a way that positively impacts your life and work. Join the UA and Dublin Chambers for FREE appetizers, drinks specials and this special opportunity that will provide you with the tools to begin, re-direct or refresh your leadership journey. Where: The Bogey Bar & Grill, 6013 Glick Rd., Powell 43065 When: Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Registration for this event is only $5 for members and $10 for non-members. To register, visit the events section $ 55 Cleaning, Exam and X-Rays Afternoon Business Network Exchange (Reg. $230) Make connections. Get involved. Attend this afternoon networking lunch for business professionals - fun, food and connections! Where: Pacific Eatery 4514 Kenny Rd. Columbus, OH 43220 When: Wednesday Oct. 24 from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. $12 for members; $15 for non-members Contact email@example.com or (614) 481-5710 to register for events. Riverview Dental � 268-5744 Offer Expires 11/2/12 Visit www. uachamber.org for updated event information Page 6 September 27, 2012 | Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Monthly www.uachamber.org Your Legal Questions Answered By Bryan B. Johnson, Attorney at Law You set up a complete estate plan to protect you and your family. Great! But,what about Fido your dog? Isn't he or she a part of your family? Who will care for Fido when you are no longer here or are no longer able to do so? You need to include your pet in your estate plan. Millionaire Leona Helmsley certainly thought her dog, Trouble, was part of her family. She left $12 million in trust for Trouble, whose caregiver annually spent $100,000 for her care, including $8,000 for grooming, $1,200 for dog food, and a full-time security guard. The trust also instructed that Trouble to be laid to rest beside Leona upon her death. Ohio law does not allow a monetary inheritance to be paid directly to your pet. It Estate planning for your pet bility for the duration of your pet's life expectancy, and they have the living facilities which allow for your pet. Consider whether this custodian has other pets of their own which may not get along with your pet. Make sure there is a plan for the custodian to get immediate access to your home to retrieve your pet if something happens to you. Your trust should then be funded with sufficient funds to pay for the reasonably foreseeable expenses for the remaining life expectancy of your pet, such as food, grooming, vet care, and medicines, which would otherwise be a financial burden on your pet's custodian. Also consider the life expectancy of your pet and its custodian. For instance, if you own a Macaw Parrot it has a life expectancy of 50 to 100 years, so you will need several successor alternate custodians and a lot of money set aside! You should explain in advance to your pet's custodian any special needs or preferences of your pet, whether it be a medical condition or a favorite toy, blanket, or activity. If your dog is terrified of thunder storms, explain to the custodian what you do to console him or her. It's then a good idea to write all these down for the custodian. Finally, your trust should instruct the custodian of your burial or cremation preferences for your pet, as well as provide for sufficient funds to pay for those arrangements. Congratulations, now your estate plan really is complete! does allow it to be held by an individual and spent for the benefit of your pet. A trust with accompanying power of attorney (POA) is easy and inexpensive. Your trust and POA should name the person, and alternates, to take custody of your pet. Check with them in advance to make sure they want, and can handle, that responsi- MEDICARE 2013: Overview and update Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012 Two sessions Session #1: 2 to 4 p.m. OR Session #2: 6 to 8 p.m. Location: Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Rd., 43220 SPEAKER Chris Reeg, OSHIIP Trainer, from the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program SEMINAR WILL INCLUDE � An overview of Medicare for 2013 � An update of the "original" Medicare � The role of Medicare supplements � Alternative Medicare programs such as Medicare HMOs � Changes in Medicare Part D (prescription coverage) for 2013 Please register in advance by calling (614) 457-7876 ext. 432 or register online at www.uachamber.org SEATING IS LIMITED! 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Keith was incredibly helpful, responsive, and patient as he guided us through the process of buying our first home. I would recommend him to anyone and would certainly look to work with him in the future if we move.
Keith Johnson
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Residential Specialist (9 years experience)
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Kieth Johnson cares about people first. He did all he could to help us find the home we wanted to buy. He is confident and experienced and he will tell you everything you want to know about the process of buying and selling homes. He gave us plenty of pointers and tips to help us find the right home. I enjoyed working with him.
Keith Johnson listed and sold our house, and it was all completed in the time frame we had hoped. Keith was knowledgable and a pleasure to work with. He is not only a stellar realtor but a kind, good man.
Keith has shown excellent attention to detail, and been very responsive to my needs/concerns, but his best attribute was standing firm in his negotiating the sale price, even when I was unsure, saving me a bundle of money. he has helped us both buy and sell a home. We would highly recommend this agent to anyone who wants to buy or sell a home
Working with Keith Johnson is a wonderful experience. Our relationship started several years before we bought our home. Keith did not blow us off because we were not ready to 'Buy now'; instead Keith provided us valuable contacts to prepare for homeownership. Keith would follow up with us with his positive encouraging attitude and outlook on the home market.
When we were ready to be homeowners Keith spent time with us understanding our goals and wish list items. From there he setup daily auto emails for us to review then we could let him know what homes we wanted to see.
When we found the home we wanted to purchase Keith walked us through the steps and how quickly we could make an offer. Keith was critical in negotiating final terms and add-ins that we honestly believe would not have happened if Keith did not represent us.
Keith's knowledge, professional approach on how he related us, the seller and our mortgage lender was apparent and that is why he IS a leader in the realtor industry. Keith stands out with how engaged he is and you can see and feel his desire to add value to each person he encounters. Keith genuinely cares you succeed and his proven success illustrates that.
We highly recommend Keith Johnson and anytime we hear someone is thinking about selling or buying a home we tell them to call Keith. –Kevin & Nicholle Jaquith, proud & thankful Fife Homeowners.
Keith, was very knowledgable & professional about the current real-estate market in our area. He provided an extensive list of comps for our neighborhood which was helpful in setting the list price.
He provided a basic list of how to prepare our house and a professional photographer to film our house for the MLS which turned out great.
Our house sold in 3 days!!!!
From the time we first met Keith at an open house he was doing we were impressed by his friendliness and knowledge of the market. We were looking on our own and not sure when we would be deciding to buy or were. keith handed us his business card and told us to let him know and he would be more than glad to help. In 2013 we decided it was now time and I found that I still had his card and so we gave him a call and remembered us from the previous year.Thought the whole process Keith was very patient and understanding because we had so many different directions we were going in and not very well focused at the time.Keith kept searching and researching different homes and homes we saw. It was in Mid 2014 around May, he showed us a house in Federal Way that was on an auction site and after visiting it several times he helped us with making the offer and counter offers. We were out bid but thanks to Keith and his positive spirit he said that he would kee working with us to right the right house and the previous house came back on the market and we tried again but were out bid and Keith was consoling and felt bad we didn't get it again. A few days later he calls with joy and told us the bank was accepting our offer and we got the house. Up until the time of closing he helped us with weverything. I would recommend him to anyone who would need a great real estate agent because that would be Keith.
We highly recommend Keith to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and willing to go above and beyond. He was always available when we had questions or concerns, I don't think it ever took more than 30 minutes for him to return a call day, night or weekend.
He was a great guide when we were looking for homes, no pressure to make an offer on a particular home or to make an immediate decision. He stood back and let us look at each house, but had really informed answers to any questions we might have about the home.
He recommended excellent home inspectors and was able to get the ball rolling on inspection and appraisal much faster than expected.
We are also confident that he was able to negotiate the best possible price for us – he is a great negotiator and loves that part of the process.
When we did go through the buying process we had some issues with the sellers – they signed the contract and then later decided they needed to close earlier and wanted us to sign an addendum to the contract. However, our lender advised us that they would not continue the loan process if we changed the contract and that they were likely unable to close any earlier than the original, agreed upon date.
The sellers' real estate agent was rude and threatening (you have to do this or we're backing out) in trying to get us to agree to the earlier date/addendum. Keith professionally and politely explained to her that our lenders would not allow us to redo the contract. She did not communicate this to the sellers and they thought we were simply being unreasonable. She continued to send quite nasty, demanding emails to Keith and even contacted his managing agent to complain.
Keith handled all of this coolly and professionally, responding to everyone involved with polite and helpful answers. The sellers contacted him, quite upset about the issue and he even took the time to explain to them everything their agent had not communicated with them. They took to calling him with questions and he always made time to speak with them, answer their questions, and talk them off the ledge. All of this was not a part of Keith's job, it really was their agent's responsibility, but he took the time to deal with them for their benefit and ours.
Of course, because of the issues, we also had a larger than average amount of questions and concerns, and took a lot of Keith's time, he was always glad to speak to us and help us. He even gave us advice and guidance when our mortgage company was giving us conflicting information. I'm quite sure he was a listening ear for quite a lot of just plain venting as well! Even after the sale went through he was happy to listen to our concerns – the house was filthy and there was some damage – although his part in the matter was certainly over.
We would recommend him without reservation to anyone. These days it's rare to find such stellar customer service, and Keith is an expert in both real estate and in providing his clients with a positive buying/selling experience.
We worked with Keith for over 2 years looking and looking for a house for me and Sarah. We would call him with an address and he would go out of his way to show it to us as soon as he could even on Sundays after church. He was always very patent with us never trying to sway us one way or the other just let us look and look until we finally found just the right price and the right layout. It was a pleasure working with Keith an now we consider him one of our friends not just a relator. I would highly recommend Keith to anyone looking for a house .
Keith Johnson was always ready and willing to show us homes even last minute he would find the time.Very plesant to be around and he has a great sense of humor. He's a wonderful agent who we would highly recomend .
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Richard Lochhead, environment minister, said it is hoped Dunbar, East Lothian, will become the first area in Scotland to earn the title of "Zero Waste Town" by increasing recycling and reducing waste under the campaign.
The pilot project, which could be replicated around Scotland, includes plans to reduce litter such as on-street "recycle on-the-go bins" which fit in with the town's historic landscapes.
It will also mean opening a facility to help make re-using goods easier and teaching people about recycling.
The project will be coordinated by community group Sustaining Dunbar, which will work with Scottish Government-funded Zero Waste Scotland, East Lothian Council and local businesses.
Mr Lochhead said the town had set a "fantastic example" in its bid.
Brian Grindley, chairman of Sustaining Dunbar, said: "We have already spoken to a wide range of organisations, businesses and individuals throughout the community and received a hugely positive response to this project."


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Sue Monk Kidd's first novel The Secret Life of Bees, a heartwarming coming of age tale set in 1960s South Carolina, a New York Times bestseller for more than 125 weeks, and a Good Morning America "Read This" Book Club pick Fans of The Helpwill love Sue Monk Kidd's Southern coming of age tale. The Secret Life of Bees was a New York Times bestseller for more than 125 weeks, a Good Morning America "Read This" Book Club pick and was made into an award-winning film starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys. Set in South Carolina in 1964, The Secret Life of Bees will appeal to fans of Kathryn Stockett's The Helpand Beth Hoffman's Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, and tells the story of Lily Owens, whose life has been shaped around the blurred memory of the afternoon her mother was killed.
When Lily's fierce-hearted black "stand-in mother," Rosaleen, insults three of the town's most vicious racists, Lily decides they should both escape to Tiburon, South Carolina—a town that holds the secret to her mother's past. There they are taken in by an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love—a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.
SUE MONK KIDD is the author of the New York Times bestselling novels, The Secret Life of Bees and The Mermaid Chair, and the memoirs Traveling with Pomegranates, which she wrote with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor, The Dance of the Dissident Daughter, When the Heart Waits, as well as Firstlight, a collection of her early writings. The Secret Life of Bees has spent more than 125 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was adapted into an award-winning movie starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys. The Mermaid Chair, a #1 New York Times bestseller, was adapted into a television movie. Both of her novels have been translated into more than 24 languages. The recipient of numerous literary awards, Sue lives with her husband on an island off the coast of Florida.


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Many of us turn town dessert especially if it's chocolate cake as we automatically start counting calories. This recipe for chocolate buttermilk cake is amazing and it's low-fat. It's chocolate cake without the guilt. I've served this at many parties and have only heard positive feedback as well as people asking for the recipe. The powdered sugar on top is just enough sweetness and the side of fruit is the perfect garnish for the serving.


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Seeing Reagan close up made lasting impression - Bob Paslay
The death of Ronald Reagan got me to thinking about how many presidents I had actually seen in person. Jaded journalists will tell you they don't pay any attention to famous people, they are just news stories to cover. Me, I am different. I like meeting famous people, seeing them close up.
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I am not sure what to write about this week. President Reagan died after I wrote my column last week and I think the time to fully pay tribute to him has passed by now. Ray Charles died Thursday. I was almost as saddened by that news as Reagan's death. To say I love his version of "Georgia" doesn't do justice to the emotions that sweep over me when I hear that deep, rich voice extolling the natural virtues of this beautiful state. When I lived in South Carolina for a year and returned to Georgia for visits, just seeing the welcome sign, "We're glad Georgia's on your mind," filled me with warmth and a feeling of coming home. Now that I am back, I don't think I would live anywhere else unless it is New York.
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September 10, 2012
Is it possible to be both fit and fat? Reports from a recent study published in the European Heart Journal say the answer is yes. To gain knowledge on the role physical activity plays in the overall health of obese individuals, researchers assessed 43,265 adults between 1979 and 2003. Researchers used traditional body mass index (BMI) calculations to determine BMI, while body-fat percentage was measured by hydrostatic weighing or skinfold testing. Of those considered obese (with a BMI >30) according to BMI measurements, 5,649 (30.8%) were classified as metabolically healthy, while 12,829 (46.3%) of those considered obese based on body-fat percentage were deemed metabolically healthy.
Participants' fitness levels were assessed by a maximal exercise test on a treadmill, with researchers finding that metabolically healthy but obese participants had better fitness than metabolically abnormal obese participants, and also had a lower risk of all-cause mortality, non-fatal and fatal cardiovascular disease, and cancer mortality. Furthermore, they observed no significant differences between metabolically healthy obese participants and metabolically healthy normal-fat participants.
According to Lead author Dr. Francisco Ortega, "Our study suggests that metabolically healthy but obese people have a better fitness level than the rest of obese individuals. Based on the data that our group and others have collected over years, we believe that getting more exercise broadly and positively influences major body systems and organs and consequently contributes to make someone metabolically healthier, including obese people. In our study, we measure fitness, which is largely influenced by exercise."
"The complete picture of 'fitness' is much more than a number on the scale or a subjective image of what 'fit' looks like," explains ACE Exercise Physiologist Jessica Matthews. "At the end of the day, being physically active has a much greater purpose than solely improving physical appearance. Leading a physically active lifestyle increases one's level of fitness, which in turn also improves overall health (by decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, as found in this study, for example). Furthermore, being active enhances your ability to engage in the activities of everyday life that are so important to you, such as playing with your children or grandchildren, hiking and swimming while on vacation, or simply having the freedom to move throughout the day with ease."
It's important to keep in mind that, in terms of optimizing health and enhancing overall well-being, structured physical activity should be combined with a sensible diet (keeping the notion of moderation in mind) and the adoption of other healthy lifestyle habits (adequate sleep, increased movement throughout the day, etc.) that will enable you to lead your most fit life.
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New kids' clubs
Says who?
Lydia Dearden, product director, Thomas Cook.
What's the attraction?
"Thomas Cook is introducing an innovative multi-activity Kids Club in 55 hotels. They're about getting kids involved, being active, and, ultimately, having fun. We offer a range of 30 age-appropriate sports, activities and games six days a week and some evenings."
See for yourself
Thomas Cook (0844 412 5970; thomascook.com) offers a week's all-inclusive Family World holiday from £2,560 for four staying at the four-star Parque Cristobal in Gran Canaria, including flights from Gatwick on 27 May (May half-term).
We say...
Remember suncream in midsummer.
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At least he remembered the important stuff.
Your workplace training sessions would be at least a little more interesting if they were done in the same vein as this eighties-themed flight safety video by Delta.
First thing's first: Virgin, you're trying awfully hard here. Second, I actually paid attention to the briefing, so I suppose that means mission accomplished.
Hey, at least it beats the outdated VHS snoozefests that other airlines have!


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Definitions for mobius syndrome
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word mobius syndrome
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Mobius Syndrome
A syndrome of congenital facial paralysis, frequently associated with abducens palsy and other congenital abnormalities including lingual palsy, clubfeet, brachial disorders, cognitive deficits, and pectoral muscle defects. Pathologic findings are variable and include brain stem nuclear aplasia, facial nerve aplasia, and facial muscle aplasia, consistent with a multifactorial etiology. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1020)
Moebius syndrome
Möbius syndrome is an extremely rare congenital neurological disorder which is characterized by facial paralysis and the inability to move the eyes from side to side. Most people with Möbius syndrome are born with complete facial paralysis and cannot close their eyes or form facial expressions. Limb and chest wall abnormalities sometimes occur with the syndrome. People with Möbius syndrome have normal intelligence, although their lack of facial expression is sometimes incorrectly taken to be due to dullness or unfriendliness. It is named for Paul Julius Möbius, a neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1888.
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Dallas Off to a Good Start With Victory Over the Giants
The Dallas Cowboys enjoyed their Sunday night nationally televised victory over their rivals the New York Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys enjoyed their Sunday night nationally televised victory over their rivals the New York Giants.
The annual classic football showdown between Arkansas High and Texas High is coming up Friday September 6th.
The Dallas Cowboys sit with a 2-2 record as they prepare to play their last pre-season football game later this week.
Both Will Middlebrooks and Michael Wacha are back playing in the big leagues of baseball.
Are you a Razorback fan? If yes, this video is a must see! These three dudes do an awesome rap about Arkansas Razorbacks in this video to the beat of 'Can't Hold Us' by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
High School Football is only about a month away.
The PG Pirates 10-u youth baseball team has made it to the state championship game in Texas.
Ever since the drama of leaving the Orlando Magic, Dwight Howard's popularity has taken a hit. Do NBA fans still see him as a 'diva?'
Golf as you know it is about to change.
You know the stereotype that soccer fans are violent? Well, a recent match in Brazil has done nothing to dispute that.
The only shots that will be fired during Wednesday night's Huntsville Stars baseball game will come from home runs.
UPDATED 3:00 p.m. ET: Former New England Patriots tight Aaron Hernandez end has been charged with murdering Odin Lloyd, as well as other weapons-related crimes.


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TUBA Turbine Group is providing worldwide services to cover the complete spectrum of high quality solutions for the Power & Energy Industry, established and founded from Turbine-Engineers in Germany / Frankfurt am Main, since 1995. Overhauling, Maintenance, Commissioning, Spare Parts Supply, Trouble Shooting, Buying-Selling and Relocation of existing Gas- and Steam ...
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Turbine Machine middle-east Group main activities are focused in oil and gas energy related industries and rotary equipment as follows: None OEM independent service provider and different parts manufacturer based on reverse engineering and developed drawing of Gas and Steam Turbines with brands:o Solar Gas Turbines (Saturn, Centaur)o Ruston Gas Turbine (TA1400, TA1500, ...
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Easy Bread Sticks
29 Nov 2010
|6 Tablespoon
|Biscuit mix
|2 Cup (32 tbs) (packaged)
|1 Tablespoon
|1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
Melt the butter in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Combine the biscuit mix, sugar and milk in a mixing bowl and stir until mixed.
Beat vigorously for 20 strokes.
Turn out on a board lightly dusted with additional biscuit mix and knead 10 times.
Roll out to a 12 x 8-inch rectangle and cut in half lengthwise.
Cut each half crosswise into 16 strips.
Dip each strip in melted butter in the pan, turning to coat both sides, and arrange in 2 rows in the pan.
Bake in 400-degree oven for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Serve warm.
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