October 2013
To promote business success for our members
Bob Evans breaks ground on new corporate office ›› See page 6
Influence
Healthy New Albany Initiative Expands
New Albany Calendar
Cover Image: Photo courtesy of
JD Equipment. Grand opening
October 4th & 5th. Located at
5750 Zarley Rd.
October
November
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1 HS Football Game @Mount Vernon
HS Football Game- R. B. Hayes-Home
11 HS Football Game @Olentangy
12 Farmers Market; 9am-12pm, Church of the
Resurrection
9 Farmers Market; 9am-12pm, Church of the
Resurrection
27-29 NA No school
13 NA Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven 9
18 HS Football Game @Big Walnut
NA No school-Central Day
21 NA No school
25 HS Football Game-Worthington KilbourneHome
27 NAAC Night Moves Concert
31 Halloween- Trick or Treat
December
12 Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
14 Farmers Market; 9am-12pm, Church of the
Resurrection
Visit www.newalbanychamber.com
for details.
A Message From the Chamber Chair
Our Sustaining
Craig Fullen, The Fullen
Law Group Company, LPA
Platinum Leaders
Aetna
Accel, Inc.
American Electric Power
Buckeye Interactive
Commercial Vehicle Group
Discover Financial Services
Fifth Third Bank
Limited Brands
Metcalf Design & Printing Ctr
Mount Carmel-New Albany
Surgical Hospital
New Albany Company
OSU Medical Center
Tween Brands
Our Gold
Member Companies
“If your life is your message, what would your message
be?” Jan Allen, executive coach, life strategist, author
and motivational speaker, asked this question of Chamber
members earlier this year. What’s interesting about this
question is that it may cause us to evaluate what we do and
how we interact with others on a day-to-day basis. Each
encounter that we have with someone is an opportunity
to convey that message. Unfortunately, sometimes we
get so caught up in achieving a goal or getting things
done that we neglect to consider the impact, positive
or negative, that we may be having on people along
the way. We must realize that each time we meet with
our employees, speak to a vendor, talk to our family members, coach kids in sports, or
even order a meal at a restaurant we are impacting someone. Accordingly, we need to
intentionally think about the message we want to convey and the manner in which it is
conveyed in advance of each encounter with others. “Leadership is not about titles, positions
or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” -- John C. Maxwell.
We should all strive to live a life of influence and this month we are honored to have Doug
Kridler, CEO of the Columbus Foundation, speak on this topic. Please join us for lunch on
Thursday, October 17 at the New Albany Country Club for this event. We look forward to
seeing you there!
Abercrombie & Fitch
Brady Ware
Callard Company
Courtyard by Marriott New Albany
e-Cycle
RSVP NOW for
December Annual Luncheon
Friendship Village of Columbus
Invites you to join us
Heartland Bank
HER-The Raines Group
Insurance Office of Central Ohio
17th Annual Meeting and
Jeyes
Delta Awards Luncheon
KDC Columbus
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Limited Stores LLC
11:30 am — 1:00 pm
New Albany Gardens & Care Center
Bob Evans Headquarters
New Albany-Plain Local Schools
8111 Smith’s Mill Rd.
Ohio Auto Club-AAA
New Albany, Ohio
Otterbein Senior Lifestlye Choices
Pharmaforce
Cost: $30 Members
$35 Non Members
Sam’s Club
RSVP online: newalbanychamber.com
Smoot Construction Company
Or Call the Chamber office: 614.855.4400
State Farm Insurance
TS24
Tutor Time Child Care Learning Center
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UBS Financial
Services of Commerce
Welcome New Members!
Fischer-Backus
Tashjian & Company
8919 Whitney Dr
2527 Frances Ave
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
La Crescenta, California 91214
740-362-2100
614-327-6026
www.fischer-backus.com
www.learningoutcomes.com
Welcome Tony Carstens!
Welcome Victoria Tashjian!
“Fischer-Backus has been a custom manufacturer, specializing
in wire and cable assemblies, for over 20 years (since 1980). We
pride ourselves on quality and great customer service. We supply
custom-built products for large and small organizations, primarily
in North America.”
For over 20 years, Tashjian & Company has offered researchbased coaching to improve the performance and potential
of leaders in Fortune 500 companies. Tashjian & Company
combines the latest in coaching research with years of experience
in helping corporate leaders realize their full potential. The firm
offers executive coaching for men and women—on an individual
and seminar basis—throughout the United States and overseas.
Germain Infiniti of Easton
3833 Morse Rd
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-437-6246
www.infinitiofeaston.com
Welcome Zach Germain!
“Here at Infiniti of Easton, customers can purchase new or used
cars. We believe our customers are the most important part of our
business. We strive to maintain the highest levels of integrity and
professionalism in every area of our business, that is our customers
right to expect and our privilege to provide.”
Snap Fitness New Albany
9695 Johnstown Road
New Albany, Ohio 43054
www.snapfitness.com/newalbany
Welcome Raymond Gagliardi!
“We are glad to not only bring you a place to help you with your
fitness goals, but also a neighborhood fitness center that gives you a
sense of community. Snap Fitness is pleased to be your 24/7 fitness
center. We’re designed to fit your schedule and come in whenever
it is convenient for you. Our fitness center is here to help you with
your results. To help you get there faster, our club proudly offers
Fitness On Demand. This innovative system brings you the best
group fitness classes, led by the industry’s best instructors, ready
to go whenever you are! With just a touch of a button, you can
choose from a number of fun, exciting, heart-pumping exercise
videos like kickboxing, Latin dance, cycling, and more. With
Fitness On Demand, you choose your favorite class and it will
automatically start at the designated time. The motorized screen
will lower and the on-screen instructor starts the class. You now
have the flexibility to take the classes you want, when you want!
Tired of overcrowded and overpriced fitness classes that don’t fit
your schedule? Come try Fitness On Demand at Snap Fitness.”
The TJX Companies
6595 New Albany Rd East
P.O. Box 2050
New Albany, Ohio 43054
1-508-390-1000
www.TJX.com
Welcome Michael Morrison!
“The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of
apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide, ranking
No. 115 in the most recent Fortune 500 listings. With nearly $26
billion in revenues in 2012, more than 3,000 stores in six countries
and approximately 179,000 Associates, we see ourselves as a
global, off-price value retailer. Our off-price mission is to deliver
a rapidly changing assortment of fashionable, quality, brand
name and designer merchandise at prices generally 20%-60%
below department and specialty store regular prices, every day.
With our value proposition and exciting treasure-hunt shopping
experience, we believe that our demographic reach is among
the widest in retail as we attract a broad range of fashion and
value conscious customers across many income levels and other
demographic groups.”
Vintage Restyled & More
15 W. Main Street
New Albany, Ohio 43054
614-402-4103
www.vintagerestyled.blogspot.com
Welcome Shannon Gabor!
“A collection of restyled furnishings, found treasures, jewelry and
handmade items. A perfect blend of old and new!”
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Member News
Benchmark Bank is celebrating their 8th year. They’re
celebrating with several great birthday CDs with great rates
and terms for anyone to choose. For more information go
to their website at benchmark-bank.com. Congratulations!
Camelot Cellars Winery has been awarded a gold medal for
their Vidal Ice wine in the 2013 Ohio State Wine Competition.
The annual competition is staged by the Ohio Agricultural
Research and Development Center at Ohio State University
and is judged by wine experts and proprietors. Camelot Cellars
Winery was featured at the Taste of New Albany, producing our
first custom labeled wine for the event.
JD Equipment, Inc. and the owners have completed
construction on a two and a half acre site in New Albany, Ohio,
in order to accommodate the need for additional space as the
company continues to grow. The site will be the new home for
their current store located at 4075 Westerville Rd., near Easton
Town Center. The new store will be at 5740 Zarley Road, near
the intersection of Route 161 and Route 62. It will be a 17,000
square foot facility that will house a state of the art retail store,
service shop, parts department and a new corporate training
center. The new J D Equipment building will handle sales,
service and parts for John Deere equipment, along with many
other lines including Scag, Hustler Turf, Honda, Stihl, Generac,
and many others. J D Equipment is a family-owned business,
founded in Plain City, Ohio in 1982. The company sells and
services new and used John Deere agriculture, lawn and garden,
and light construction equipment, along with over 100 other
brands of equipment and parts as well. Over the past 30 years,
JD has grown to become Ohio’s largest John Deere dealer, with
eight locations and more than 300 employees in Central Ohio.
They pride themselves on their excellent customer service, wide
range of products and parts, and convenient availability of parts
onsite.
JD Equipment owners, as well as John
Deere executives.
JD Equipment owners
For more information about J D Equipment,visit
www.jdequipment.com. Their subsidiary J.D. Power
Systems supplies industrial, commercial and residential
generator sales and services. You can read more about
them at www.jdpowersystems.com.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Open
House you can get a special tour of our newest
education facility for working adults, and get to know
other business professionals in the area. They will be
serving a light lunch. The open house will be held
October 17, 2013 from 11 am- 2 pm at 5150 E. DublinGranville Rd., Ste. 120. The cost is free! RSVP to Jill
Barber at Jill.Barber@mvnu.edu.
Developing Executive Women (DEW)- a fall seminar will begin on October 16-17, at the New Albany
Country Club in New Albany. This program is aimed at high-potential women and consists of three two-day
sessions over a nine-month period. Each session offers extensive feedback and coaching and seeks a specific,
measurable learning outcome for each participant. The seminar emphasizes the critical component of selfawareness and its relationship to how others view us. Participants learn and apply the concept of self-coaching,
including how to identify key outcomes and then how to design and execute development plans that get measurable results. Exposure to key research on development, as well as other carefully designed modules, builds
significant self-awareness and creates developmental leaps for many. Programs are limited to ten participants
from multiple companies. For more information contact Vicki Tashjian, Tashjian & Company at 818-957-6310.
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“INFLUENCE”
Keynote: Douglas Kridler
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
11:30 a.m.
New Albany Country Club
1 Club Lane, New Albany, Ohio
$20 per person,
$25 non-members or at door;
purchase online at
newalbanychamber.com
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Community News
New Albany Farmers Market wraps up a successful summer
and is transitioning into the fall season. The farmers market will
be held at The Church of the Resurrection at 6300 E. DublinGranville Rd every second Saturday of the month starting September 14 until March 8 from 9am-12pm. A variety of vendors
will come with their fresh produce and other homemade goods!
Tony Blair-A Remarkable Evening The New Albany
Community Foundation will bring former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to New Albany in November for its annual
fundraiser, A Remarkable Evening. Blair was the prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1997-2007.
The event is sponsored by Leslie and Abigail Wexner at their
party barn in New Albany. All ticket sales and sponsorship
money goes into foundation funds, and last year, which featured former U.S. President Bill Clinton, raised $2 million. The
Wexners can host 400 people and tickets may be purchased at
newalbanyfoundation.org.
Ealy House adds new docents for the 8th grade tours that
happened in August. The new docents are Jerry Merritt, John
O’Connor, Becky Knore, and students Willow Otten and
Meghana Ravi. They assisted with touring the Ealy House to 15
classes of about 25 students each. The docents try to emphasize
the things about living in such a house in the 1860’s. For example,
the water and bathroom situation, the lack of electricity, the
heating and lighting challenges, and the chores that would
most likely be done by the children. If anyone else would like
to become a docent, there are plenty of time slots to fill; just call
Marilyn Regrut at 614-797-4490.
Central Ohio Housing Market on Record Sales
Pace and there’s no sign of a foreseeable slowdown.
The number of houses put under agreement rose in July
for the 27th consecutive month. Demand is extremely
high for tiny communities with homes in the $200,000
to $400,000 price range selling rapidly. That means, if
a house is priced right, sellers can sit back and wait for
the best offer.
NA Courting Supply-Chain Company The MXD
Group of Westerville, formerly known as Exel Direct,
and its parent company, Platinum Equity, are considering a lease on two buildings in New Albany for a joint
head-quarters. Exel Direct, a specialty delivery and supply-chain company recently rebranded as MXD Group
and was bough by Platinum Equity on June 1. Company
officials began looking for a new location for “both headquarters and call-center functions” If company officials
decide to move to New Albany, the move will create 95
full-time jobs within the next three years.
Rocky Fork Metro Park in northern Plain Township
now includes 1,003 acres and development could begin
before spring 2014 for this new metro park. Columbus, New Albany and Metro Parks committed another
$250,000 each year for five years to the park’s funding
and Plain Township committed $50,000 each year for
five years. Metro Parks had acquired 909 acres for the
park, north of Walnut Street between Schott and Bevelhymer roads, but they have recently acquired 94 acres
to include more of the Rocky Fork Creek and several
forested wetland vernal pools. The conceptual drawings
for the park include picnic areas, horse-back riding trails,
walking paths, educational areas, preservation zones,
places for dog walking and habitat restoration.
Touch a Truck
The first annual Touch a Truck event was held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 11:001:00 at the Public Service Department on Bevelhymer Road. In the days leading up to
the event, the service department crew members prepared the vehicles for the event by
cleaning, polishing and by mounting additional equipment to the vehicles such as plows
and mowing arms. A food tent was erected where hot dogs and chips were served to 240
guests. G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company was generous enough to donate drinks as well
as lend us a trailer for serving cold drinks and Meijers provided additional drinks at a discounted price. Rumpke brought a garbage truck for the children to see up close. The New
Albany Police Department provided a patrol car and SUV, while also offering the Child ID
program to anyone interested in fingerprinting. The Plain Township Fire Department was
present with an ambulance, smoke house and a ladder truck. John Deere also participated
by bringing a few gators to the event. In addition to the service department staff, seven
high school students volunteered to help and were kept very busy handing out drinks from
the Pepsi trailer, assisting in parking and distributing stickers at the gates to the children
attending. In the end, we estimate that approximately 1100 folks attended on Saturday. We
will expect increased attendance as we plan the Touch a Truck event for years to come.
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New Albany Walking Classic
The Walking Classic is the largest walking-only race in the United States. Over 3,000 walkers participated
this year in either a 10K or half-marathon distance. The event attracted the Olympic caliber walkers as
well as the recreational walkers whose goal was to participate for health and enjoyment. The Walking Classic is a component of Healthy New Albany whose mission is to promote a healthy lifestyle culture for those
who live and work in New Albany. The popularity of the Classic has grown each year as evidenced by the
fact participant registration was sold out two months ahead of the race date.
The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand
Prix & Family Day 2013 Winner
Kent Farrington with Blue Angel
The Grand Prix is an internationally sanctioned, invitational horse-jumping event featuring 30 of today’s best riders, as the riders competed for more than $100,000 in prizes. The event was held on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Other events and activities include:
• The Tween Brands Concert at the Classic presented by Justice
• Artists including Kenichi Ebina, winner of America’s Got Talent, known for his unique fusion of hip-hop,
mime, martial arts and jazz, Ariana Grande, and Emblem3
• Carnival rides and crafts
• The Classic Petting Zoo
• Strolling entertainment, face painting and celebrity appearances
Helping families, together we build a stronger, healthier community.
The Center for Family Safety and Healing is unique among other centers throughout the country, in that it addresses
all aspects of family violence. They go beyond prevention and intervention by also treating victims. They advocate
for change and conduct research. Of course, everything is done for the best interest of the people who have been
impacted by family violence. The overriding goal is clear- “we have to break the cycle” thenewalbanyclassic.com
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have you heard?
get involved!
Get involved with NAWN.
Involve your business in the New Albany Women's Network,
and support NAWN as we help create a strong community.
NAWN has released some very exciting new Sponsorship
Opportunities for Businesses— yours will be seen by NAWN
members and their affiliates!
Check out the Sponsorship Packages at:
www.nawn.org/sponsorship-opportunities
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Wolcott Manor
by Redwood
DISTINCTIVE SINGLE-STORY APARTMENT HOMES
Brand New in New Albany December 2013!
Comfort, convenience
and quality--all in one place!
Wolcott Manor is specially designed
to fullfill the expectations of our region’s
Active Adult population.
Single-story design with private attached two-car garages
Redwood’s Wolcott Manor apartment homes feature:
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No one lives above you or below you
Private attached two-car garage
Private entrance and patio
Open floor plan with den
Washer & dryer hook ups
A pet friendly environment
On-site management
614-313-9033
5724 Traditions Dr. New Albany, Ohio 43054
www.redwoodmanagement.net
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Highlights from the September Update Breakfast
NEW ALBANY STORAGE
13761 Lucille Lynd Rd.
Pataskala, OH 43062
emeraldstorage.com
newalbanystorage.com
Contact Liz Atkinson for an
Appointment at:
Fall is the perfect time to prepare your garage for the
upcoming winter months.
740-927-7199
Make your cars smile and give that area a face lift
as you organize and refresh your garage.
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Collectorcars
Boats
Jetskis
Golf carts
Bicycles
Carracks
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awayinasecurestoragespace
Photos courtesy of David Charlowe
Signature Gallerie
Youwillbefreeof crampedareasand
pleasedwithyourdecisionyouhave
rentedfromEmeraldStorage.
NEW ALBANY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
LU I S B I AVA
• MUSIC DIRECTOR
Pianist Jon Kimura Parker | Photo by Tara McMullen
Join us for our 2013-14 Season!
BEETHOVEN 9
October 13, 2013 | 3 pm
Capital University Chapel Choir
Sponsored by:
HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR
December 22, 2013 | 3 pm
Celebrate the Sounds of the
Season!
Sponsored by:
LET’S GO TO
THE MOVIES
February 9, 2014 | 3 pm
Classic Hits from the Silver Screen!
Sponsored by:
SHORT RIDE ON A
FAST MACHINE
April 6, 2014 | 3 pm
Featuring pianist Jon Kimura Parker
and Holst’s Planets
Presented by:
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To subscribe, call CAPA 614-469-0939 | www.newalbanysymphony.com
Four-concert subscriptions are just $36-68. All concerts at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts
Season support
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New Albany High School Band
The New Albany High School Marching Band is announcing it’s 1st Annual Marching Band Festival to be held on Saturday, Oct. 12th at 7 pm at Veteran’s Field in
the Eagles Stadium; New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Road. In addition to
the New Albany High School Band, 5 other bands from central Ohio will also be
participating. The University of Cincinnati Bearcats Marching Band will highlight
the nights event.
If you are interested in attending, the tickets will be $5 for pre-ordered and $8 at
the door. If you are interested or have sponsorship questions for either a company
or individual, please contact the Festival organizers at: newalbanyband.com or Jan
Pryor at: jepryor82@gmail.com
All donations will help defray the cost for the Bearcats Marching Band or other
bands needs.
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