Cherry Fest Light Pole Banner Display Sponsorships Now Available
 SAMPLE POLE BANNER SEEN ABOVE WITH A SPONSOR LOGO
The Whitehouse Cherry Fest Light Pole Banner Display Program is a great way to show off the spirit for our hometown festival utilizing light poles in the greater downtown Whitehouse area. While adding color and excitement to the downtown streetscape, it also recognizes your business as a sponsor and partner with economic interest to the community. The debut of the Cherry Fest banners is May 15, 2013 and will remain up until right after June 15, 2013.
These banners will be displayed 4 weeks up to the festival dates and will be visible during the festival years of 2013, 2014, 2015.
Your investment will last for at least (3) three festival seasons and includes: (1) One double sided 2-color banner with your Business Name/Logo for a one time investment of $150.00 or just $50/season. The deadline is fast approaching and is Monday, April 15, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
To Sign Up Contact:
The Downtown Community Partnership
6726 Providence St. Suite D
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
419.877.2747
admin@downtowncommunitypartnership.com
Our Newest Members
Welcome Our Newest Members!
Ellen Tipping
Ellen Tipping
cad6778@sbcglobal.net
Join Date: 03/24/2013
Sean Bannan
Dental Image
seanbannan@gmail.com
Join Date: 04/01/2013
Stacey Heckel
Paychex
sheckel@paychex.com
Join Date: 04/02/2013
The mission of the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote,
encourage and advertise the Whitehouse Area, with the best interests of citizens
and businesses, and to aid and procure new business ventures, utilizing all
resources available.
Steve Rogers Ford Named Chamber Member of The Year
This year's Chamber Member of The Year was awarded to Steve Rogers Ford. They are a family owned and operated Ford Certified dealership offering superior sales and services.
Steve Rogers sells new and certified pre-owned vehicles and trades with hundreds of dealers across the country and has access to thousands of cars. Steve Rogers Ford has been instrumental in the growth of the Whitehouse Cherry Fest as the presenting sponsor for three years now. We are excited to recognize a member who has went above and beyond to help us grow the Whitehouse Cherry Fest and support the Chamber’s mission! Congratulations to Steve Rogers and Kristy Rogers-Donnellon.
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR-MICHELLE ROUSH
This Chamber member has been married for 14 years to George, with three boys (8, 10, &12). She has never been one to sit still. After being injured in the line of duty as a Toledo Police Officer in 2006, she found herself a looking for a new career. She filled her days volunteering, tutoring at Whitehouse Primary, leading cub scout dens and going on mission trips to Mexico. In 2011, she was approached by Susie Brown about purchasing her flower business. Seeing an opportunity to do something creative that still allowed her to put family and volunteering first,Michelle bought the business from Susie. Originally sharing space with another business, it soon became apparent that a larger space was needed. Anthony Wayne Floral found it's new home at
6778 Providence in October of 2012. The support from the community has been astounding and AW Floral continues to grow not only its business, but it's reputation for putting customers first. Michelle has demonstrated great dedication and commitment to the Chamber as an Ambassador and member engaging and meeting with existing and new members to the Chamber! We appreciate and thank her for all of her efforts! Congratulations to our Ambassador of the Year...Michelle Roush!
Tree City USA Awards Program Comes To Whitehouse April 18th!
Participate By Providing 250 Promo Items From Your Business
WHITEHOUSE TO CO-HOST TREE CITY USA AWARDS WITH CITY OF WATERVILLE
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Written by Judy Kethel
Have you ever wondered what the Tree City USA sign at the entrance to the Village stands for? It tells residents and visitors that here is a community that cares about its environment.
The Annual Northwest Ohio Tree City USA Awards Program will be held in Whitehouse, Ohio at the Hope United Methodist Church CLC Fellowship Hall. The Village of Whitehouse and the City of Waterville will be hosting the Tree City USA Awards event for Northwest Ohio on Thursday, April 18, 2013. This is a program that annually recognizes communities that effectively manage tree resources. This year, the Tree Commissions, Councilpersons and Mayors from over 50 villages and cities will be invited to attend and receive awards. In addition, exhibitors will be on hand to display and offer information.
Approximately 250 attendees are expected.
If you are interested in showing our Whitehouse community spirit and would like to have your business part of 250 program bags, please contact Judy Kethel at 419-277-0403 or vial email: kethelj@roadrunner.com.
Whitehouse Community Garage Sales
Friday May 17 & Saturday May 18
The Whitehouse Community Garage Sales are scheduled for Friday May 17 and Saturday May 18, 2013. The Chamber will once again promote this event in the Key Newspaper to close to 24,000 homes they circulate to.
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2013 Chamber Annual Awards Night
21 CHAMBER MEMBERS HONORED WITH AWARDS!
On Thursday, March 21st, over 100 guests attended the 2013 Annual Chamber Awards and Meeting at Brandywine Country Club. The Bob Rex Trio entertained the crowd through a wonderful buffet dinner with a silent auction as well as a economic and community poll that was conducted to get input from the attendees on where they would spend "their" money in a variety of scenarios. The Chamber was excited to honor the following Chamber members who invested in making interior and exterior improvements to their establishments through both private and public sector matching dollars. Each attendee left with a gift bag filled with member discounts and freebies along with a glass candy jar with the Chamber logo embossed on it.
Here is a picture featuring several of the award recipients.
ALL WEAR
AMERICAN TAE KWON DO
AW 24 HOUR FITNESS
AW FLORAL & GIFTS
AW PHYSICAL THERAPY
BOB KEOGH
DIVERSIFIED INSURANCE
SPRING VALLEY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
PISANELLO'S PIZZA
CYCLE WERKS BICYCLE SHOP
GENERALS ICE CREAM
JEFF CHAMBERLAIN
MARK MARTIN
PAPOOS
PRINCE AIRCRAFT
SKIN SAVVY
STEVE ROGERS FORD
T & C INVESTMENTS-DENNIS TIPPIE
WHISPERING WINDS MOBILE HOME COMMUNITY
WHITEHOUSE LIBRARY
YARK AUTOMOTIVE
STEVE SANEHOLTZ
PROMOTED RIGHT A-FRAME SIGN PROGRAM LAUNCHES
Debuted At Chamber Annual Awards Night!
The Promoted Right A-Frame Sign Program For Whitehouse Area Businesses
Sample of finished A-Frame Sign- The "Chamber App Logo and Event" insert is a poster printed on high quality paper covered by a weather resistent and magnetic plastic cover.
What is the program about?
A more uniform sign frame made available to the business owners so they could place their advertising message in the frame which would makes the Whitehouse area and downtown more attractive by eliminating sign clutter.
How easy are the guidelines?
The guidelines follow the Whitehouse Zoning Code Chapter 1259.08 (G) which states:
“Sidewalk A-frames” are only allowed after obtaining a permit from the Zoning Official and under the following conditions:
-Must be collapsible and removed after business hours. Placement must be in front of the building in which the advertising business resides.
-Liability lies on the particular business the sign is advertising.
-May be placed in the public right-of-way, but must be placed in such a fashion as to not interfere with pedestrian traffic on sidewalks or traffic on streets.
How much does it cost?
The cost of the lease is $75.00 per year payable to the Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce for the use of the sign, with the option to renew thereafter. The cost does not include production of any sign inserts, graphics, or design.
What is required to sign up?
1. A simple lease agreement must be executed with the Chamber.
2. An Application for “A-Frame” Sign Permit must be submitted to the Chamber.
3. The Whitehouse Area Chamber who works with the Village of Whitehouse to get the A Frame Sign Permit submitted and approved.
How long does it take to get sign?
Once all documents are processed, about 1-3 business days. Depending on the inventory of signs, a sign may take up to 3-5 business days to receive.
Who does my promotional sign inserts?
Hi-Tek Signs is our preferred vendor and meets all the required sign criteria to produce the applicable sizes, which insert into our A-Frame sign. The poster area measures 20” by 30”.
To Sign up or if you have questions: Contact the Chamber at 419.877.2747
Chamber Organizes Structure With 2 New Affiliates
 The Downtown Community Partnership-Cherry Fest
The Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce board of directors took a look into ways we could help out the Whitehouse Cherry Festival committee, which since 2006 was directly under the Chamber's responsibility. With rising cash flow with the growth of the festival and for tax advantages for the festival, the board decided to delegate the responsiblity of the Whitehouse Cherry Festival to the Downtown Community Partnership, an organization started by the Chamber with its own tax identification number and board of directors. They will work as a 501c3 which the paperwork has been filed and assume the responsibility of the Cherry Festival, the Founder's Day fireworks show, downtown Halloween activites and the annual Christmas Tree lighting in the park. This organizational change allows the Downtown Community Partnership and its board of directors the ability to focus and dedicate their resources soley on these events as well as obtaining funding through sponsorships, and most importantly grants. The mission of the Downtown Community Partnership is to preserve, beautify, and maintain the public parks located in the Village of Whitehouse to promote the enjoyment of the entire community as a chairtable purpose. The Downtown Community Partnership is under the direction of President Frank Colbry and nine board members made up of community residents and business owners. Their offices will be housed within the Chamber's location and continue to work closely with the Chamber and its members.
Picture: Last's year's 30th celebration with a huge balloon arch over Providence Street during the parade.
AWCIC Launches with Community Opinion Survey to 4,680 homes and businesses
 Anthony Wayne Community Improvement Corporation-Economic Dev
The Chamber's Economic Development affiliate is the revitalized, Anthony Wayne CIC.
The Anthony Wayne Community Center (AWCIC) was founded in 1961 to help bring business and industry into the Anthony Wayne area, and was the first community improvement corporation chartered in the State of Ohio. Currently, the AWCIC has completed the Ohio Economic Development Association state certification and is now pursing the International Economic Development Council accredidation.
What can a “CIC” Community improvement corporation do?
• Borrow money
• Lend money to persons or entities
• Acquire real or personal property, including leased property, goodwill, stock or
other assets of persons or entities
• Assume the liabilities of a person or entity
• Acquire real property for business or industrial development
Our areas of focus are the Village of Whitehouse, Providence Township, Swanton Township, and Waterville Township.We have strategic planning in progress including:
-An Asset map being created (Heidelberg Business Institute)
-A community opinion survey mailed to every home/business
-A Business Retention & Expansion program
-A Workforce Development program with Northwest State Community College
-Clean Energy Innovation Program* 48c Tax credits
-Dedicated Angel Network -driving private sector funding
GIS (Geographical information system) /ED SOFTWARE IN PLACE
The Anthony Wayne Community Improvement Corporation and Heidelberg University have partnered in order to establish a direction for economic growth in Whitehouse and surrounding areas. The goal of our efforts is to utilize community opinions in conjunction with optimal use of local resources. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated by completing the survey on attached bubble form and returning by April 15, 2013, please make sure to complete this survey so your input is included.
The mission of the Anthony Wayne Community Improvement Corporation shall be to preserve, enhance, and advance the business climate in the Anthony Wayne Community that incorporates, encourages, and provides substantial industrial, economic, and commercial growth, thereby improving the overall quality of life. The AWCIC office is located at the Chamber's office and can be reached at 419-877.2747.
Community & Economic Development Poll Results From Annual Awards Night
$43,300 in PLAY MONEY WAS SPENT....WHERE SHOULD THE MONEY GO
During the cocktail and dinner hours at the Annual Awards Meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2013, attendees were given an envelope at the check-in table with $1,000 in play money. They were asked to participate in a short exercise which polled on five scenarios/questions. Each person who opted to paricipate were asked: "Where would you spend your money?" Each scenario/question was setup with a jar to collect the play money which were tallied up by the start of the meeting. This poll was just an exercise for community and business engagement purposes and does not constitute ANY plan and the results are purely for information purposes of the Anthony Wayne Community Improvement Corporation, a Whitehouse Area Chamber of Commerce affiliate.
Here are the results from MOST popular to LEAST popular with at total dollar amount of $43,300 invested in five different scenarios/questions at the meeting.
#1-I would support any type of industry that would create jobs in the Anthony Wayne area-$14,100.00
#2-I think agri-business, i.e.-bio fuels, food processing, organic farming, would be beneficial for the Anthony Wayne Community-$9,200.00
#3-I would like to see more diverse health care service facilities in the Anthony Wayne area-$8,100.00
#4-I think green energy investments would be beneficial to the Anthony Wayne community-$6,200.00
#5-I understand the potential benefits of fracking within our region.-$5,700
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