Zig Zag Gallery in Cross Point Center hosted a lavish Business Open House on November 5^th!  Many attendees enjoyed a crisp fall evening, great foods from Dream Dinners, and the ever amusing inventory of gifts and collectables always available at Zig Zag, I personally overheard two strong business contacts made with appointments the next day.

Our year of over 40 networking events is winding down but there are several Open Houses left! Be There!

Quintessential Advisors Receives 2009 Best of Dayton Award

WASHINGTON D.C., June 8, 2009 — Quintessential Advisors has been selected for the 2009 Best of Dayton Award in the Insurance Agents & Brokers category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

The USCA “Best of Local Business” Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USCA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USCA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Commerce Association (USCA)

U.S. Commerce Association (USCA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USCA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USCA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

SOURCE: U.S. Commerce Association

Ohio Workers’ Comp News

Over the past several years the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has continued to lower the Maximum Discount Rate (MDR) attainable for group rating participants. In the past the MDR has been the key indicator when figuring out your premium payments. With the addition of the Break Even Factor (BEF) there is now a new factor added in calculating your true discount rate.

The BWC has just announced that this years’ maximum discount rate will be set at 65% but when you factor in the BEF the final computation puts your discount percentage at 51%. Simply put, if a company has very little or no claims costs the best group discount will be 51%, not 65%.

Don’t be fooled, you will not see a 65% discount offered this year. For small to mid-sized companies group rating still is the best way to save on your workers’ comp bill. For a free no obligation evaluation, please don’t hesitate to call Hunter Consulting at (513-231-4023 ext. 114).

The South Metro Regional Chamber of Commerce
Oct 28th Annual Meeting & Business Award Winners

Annual Business of the Year Award
Winners:
Small: Champps Americana – Nominated by Washington Township

Medium:  Square One Salon & Spa – Nominated by City of Centerville

Large: Voss Auto Network– Nominated by Washington Township

“Courage Award”
Winner:
Washington Township Fire Department Montgomery County Ohio
Business Partner Award
Winner:
Chad Johnson, Cintas Document Management, was selected by the Chamber       President, as a member; who expresses a partnership role well beyond the norm.   Time, expertise assets and mentoring are key components that determine the Business Partner Winner.

Dan Bukey; Nominating Committee Chair, Ron Weir; Co-Chair,
Cheryl Carne, Bud Schindler & Dr. Warren Muth

Re: Board elections for 2010

The elections are as follows:

Chair:  Angela Norman; Goddard School of Centerville

Chair Elect:  Chris Duval; Miller Valentine Group

Vice Chair:  Dr. Rusty Clifford; West Carrollton Superintendent

Past Chair: Richard Haas; Grandview Medical Center

Treasurer:       Charlotte Miller; Cox Ohio

Members who have accepted a 2nd three year term as of January 1, 2010

Cinda Daum; Professional Referral Exchange – Centerville
Dan Bukey; Ross Motor Cars
Debbie Teeters; Joli Boutique
Brad Voss; Voss Cadillac

The Fall Festival/Octoberfest at St.Leonard on October 22nd was once again – quite a party!!!

Chef Michael out did himself (rumor has it that some of you are using his catering skills!!)  The food was magnificent, decorations lavish, the music toe tapping and the beverage tasting lost of fun.  The evening was very well attended and was another networking bonanza!

Thank you St. Leonard, you certainly were a great host!!!!!

It was a cold rainy night at the Centerville Coin and Jewelry Exchange, Thursday evening September 24th, but warm and happy inside the store for their outstanding “Treasure Hunt” open house! There were hot fresh appetizers from Sweeny’s Seafood, exotic flavored coffees and tempting “Wine Margarita’s”.

Guest searched the store for clues that led them to the drawing for a lovely pearl necklace!

With treasure maps in hand our guests didn’t hesitate to also begin their holiday shopping, claiming items from Centerville Coin and Jewelry Exchange is mind boggling selections.

Networking with several hundred people, shopping in a treasure trove and munching from an endless variety of foods – JUST WHAT COULD BE BETTER!!!!!

Julia Maxton

Your Miamisburg GFS Marketplace is offering an exclusive discount to you and your employees during the upcoming holiday season. You can pick a weekend to invite your employees to shop in our store and save (we can offer special hours on Sunday if needed). The employees will receive a 10% discount on their entire purchase with proof of employment.  We are open to the public with no membership fees. This offer will be available November 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009.

We understand the holidays can be overwhelming and we would like to help you save money this holiday season and make your meal planning easy!

For more information, please contact:

Chuck Duckro
Store Manager
GFS Marketplace
Phone: 937.435.6524
cduckro@gfs.com
Hours of Operation: 8AM-8PM Mon-Sat; 12PM-5PM Sun
Location: 8499B Springboro Pike St. Rt.741 Miamisburg, OH 45342

The September 10th Business Open House was fabulous!

Thank you to the Beautiful Homewood Suites, Dayton South Hotel and brand new members, All World Travel, attendees were treated to grilled dinner around the pool and disc jockey Tim Wanwick.

It was a perfect evening!