Member News

The Chamber takes pride in new developments and other achievements of our members, and this special section of our Web site features member news. To submit news about you or your business, send your information to Member News Update. Include information such as promotions, retirements, new personnel, acquisitions, expansion, new products or services, awards, community involvement and service projects.

Cyndi McAlpine, ActionCOACH business coach and chair-elect of the Chamber board of trustees, was among the hosts of a grand opening open house event on May 22, unveiling the new 7,000-square-foot ActionCOACH Business Coaching Business Education Center at 716 Mt. Airyshire Blvd., Suite 100. The event included tours of the rentable, 40-person business class training facility, brats and beer, complimentary shoulder massages, door prizes and an opportunity to learn more about the services of the Worthington team of ActionCOACH Business Coaching. If you missed the event, learn more about the services and facility by calling McAlpine at 560-3336.

Cynthia Hengeli, left, CEO/president of Anu Resources Unlimited, has been appointed to the board of trustees of ARC Industries. Anu Resources is a professional contract staffing company and executive search firm specializing in IT, technical and professional job placements.

Larry France, of France and Associates Inc., has been appointed to the Insurance Agent Education Advisory Council of the Ohio Department of Insurance.

A mini-portfolio showcasing the design work of Steve Rothrock is now available at http://rothrockgraphics.carbonmade.com. Rothrock Graphic Services is a full-service design studio specializing in graphic design and production art for brochures, direct mail pieces and marketing and promotional materials.

Staff, clients and volunteers of Vision & Vocational Services mourn the loss of Mike Morrison, right, a 30-year veteran of the agency who was director of vocational rehabilitation services. Morrison died suddenly on May 6. The agency has dedicated its first annual golf outing in Morrison’s memory and invites Chamber members to participate. The Michael Morrison Memorial Golf Tournament at Scioto Reserve Golf & Athletic Club will begin at 10 a.m. on July 9 with a shotgun start. Admission includes a continental breakfast, lunch on the turn, a dinner buffet and entry into skill competitions and door prizes. To participate or learn more, phone Nena Bauman or Marty Gaudiose at 294-5571.

The staff of the Hyatt Place Columbus Worthington, local dignitaries and company executives celebrated the hotel’s grand opening on May 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, reception and tours of the stylish design and high-end amenities offered by Hyatt Place. Pictured at right:

Cutting the ribbon were (left to right) Marc McQuaid, executive director of the Ohio Travel Association; Mindy Mace, executive director of the Worthington Convention and Visitors Bureau; and Dean Rump, general manager, Hyatt Place Columbus Worthington. The Columbus Worthington location has 124 completely renovated guest rooms and public areas featuring flat screen TVs, free Wi-FI access, Hyatt Grand Beds®, a self-registration kiosk, coffee and wine café, and other amenities. Hyatt Place will host the Chamber's new member breakfast on June 19.

Ky Baylor has been appointed area manager of MT Business Technologies Inc. The company is now offering a new electronic document and file solutions.

Hetter Heating & Cooling has moved to 4780 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220.

Valerie Mikles, left, has joined Michael Maurer & Associates as an associate financial advisor.

MFS Events has hired Erin McMichael as an event consultant.

Account executive John Dorgan is the Chamber’s new contact at PXPOHIO, a commercial printer specializing in producing direct mail, brochures, booklets and annual reports. PXPOHIO also offers one-to-one marketing, printing on demand, digital asset management and fulfillment services.

RNJ Insurance is now doing business as RNJ & Associates. The company offers credit card processing services through the world’s largest processor, Chase Paymentech, with a full range of terminals and e-commerce solutions. For a free statement analysis, contact Zachary Johnson at 436-5137.

Rosemary Ebner Pomeroy, attorney at law (left), has been elected to the board of governors of the Columbus Bar Association. In other news, Pomeroy is seeking another small business owner as a tenant to share her office space at 500 W. Wilson Bridge Road, Ste. 110, beginning Oct. 1. The total office space is 1,074 square feet and includes a kitchen, storage space, Internet service and a photocopier. Contact Pomeroy at 885-2101.

The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in Worthington is scheduled for June 13-14 at McCord Middle School. During the 18-hour community event, teams of people walk the track, participate in games and activities, eat great food and have lots of fun and its all for a great cause. For more information, contact the American Cancer Society at 888-227-6446.

Laurie Wilson is the new membership/marketing team lead at Sam’s Club on Sawmill Road.

By donating “frequent flyer” miles and points, or pooling together points from employees at their business, Chamber members and their friends can help the Make-A-Wish Foundation send thousands of children and their families on trips of a lifetime, while saving the foundation millions of dollars each year. Airline tickets are the foundation’s single largest expense in granting the wishes of children with life-threatening conditions. To donate frequent flyer miles or points, call 923-0555 or visit www.makeawishohio.org.

Beth Sommer and other business banking relationship managers of Huntington Bank — a Gold Sustaining Member of the Chamber — have moved to a new location at 440 Polaris Pkwy., Ste. 400, Westerville, OH 43082. Contact Beth by phone at 614-899-8212 or by fax at 877-409-0404. Service-related questions should be directed to the Business Direct Line at 800-480-2001. In other news, Huntington has won five excellence awards for business banking customer satisfaction and product capabilities from the 2007 Greenwich Associates’ Business Banking study. Huntington was named a national winner for overall customer satisfaction, branch services, cash management and online services.

Tom Ellis (right), president of Tom Ellis Insurance Services and a trustee of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce, was named Military Veterans (MilVets) Trustee of the Year on May 16 by the Military Veterans Educational Foundation. The foundation, formed 21 years ago by veterans, supports the Veterans Day Parade each November in downtown Columbus and a luncheon held each May before Armed Forces Day. Ellis has been a trustee of MilVets for 10 ten years and treasurer of the group for the past eight years. His military experience includes service in Vietnam as an artillery officer serving as a forward observer and fire direction officer with units of the famed 196th Light Infantry Brigade (part of the Americal Division). More than 800 veterans, dignitaries and guests attended the awards luncheon, where the featured speaker was Brigadier General Christopher T. Cline, who is the assistant judge advocate general for military law and operations and practices law with the Worthington firm of Blaugrand, Herbert and Martin.