The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
                                  Serving Franklin Since 1947

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We're Good For Business!

Our Chamber 
The Chamber office is located at 1200 E. Second St., Suite B, Franklin, OH 45005.

Since 1947, The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce has worked to make Franklin a good place in which to live and do business.
 
In addition to the tangible benefits such as discounts for healthcare and dental insurance, 217 Chamber members take pride in supporting the community, as well as their fellow members.

The Chamber works to enhance workforce skills through cooperative efforts with local school districts and higher education, encourages the arts and education, seeks to ensure open dialogue with government leaders. and to add to our community's quality of life. 
 
Chamber members have fun too, socializing at our after hours events, the Annual Meeting, our MixPo!, and Golf Scramble.

Our e-newsletter keeps us informed about Chamber happenings and member news.
 
Join active, caring people in your community and support the Chamber!

Ready to join? Download an application.


 
May 20 Meeting 

Mon., May 20: Networking/Learning lunch.
Location: Hampton Inn and Suites, Greenwood Lane
Program: Nothing but Networking. Polish your 45 second elevator speech and be prepared to share what your organization does and what kind of leads you need. 
Caterer: TBA 
Cost: $10/members; $15/nonmembers. Pay at the door with cash, check, or CC (Visa or MC).
RSVP by May 16, Noon. Email your RSVP.


 
More 2013 Events
4/1/13 2013 Awards Nominations Open
5/1/13 2013 Awards Nominations Close
5/14/13 After Hours. Joint event with TBN, hosted by JD Legends, 5:30 to 7:30. Sign up online: http://b2bsocialfranklin.eventbrite.com/  The event has a Hawaiian theme, so plan to look like you're headed to the tropics!

5/20/13
 Networking/Learning Lunch at Hampton Inn and Suites. Speaker TBA. 
6/04/13 Worker's Comp 101. 8:30 to 10 a.m., Warren County Career Center Commons. Joint event sponsored by Warren County Safety Council.
6/24/13 (Note 4th Monday) Annual Meeting, Awards, and Election of Officers at Anderson Life Celebration Center
7/12/13 Annual Golf Outing, Jamaica Run. 9 a.m. shotgun start. 
7/15/13
 Networking/Learning Lunch at Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center 
8/16/13 Dayton Dragons Group Outing. Chamber and Rotary members and their families/guests. $13/person.
8/19/13 Details TBA
9/16/13 Networking/Learning Lunch at Miami Jacobs Career College
10/21/13 Details TBA
11/18/13 Details TBA
12/16/13 Annual Holiday Luncheon and Fundraiser




MiXPO 2012!
 A huge thank you to everyone for making this a huge success! Food Vendors/Exhibitors: Pisanello's/TLC Catering, MainStreet Market, AAA Travel, Franklin Area Historical Society, Abilities First, Detail 1, Ohio School Boards Association, All About You Catering, Dairy Queen of Carlisle, Hunter Consulting Company, Lisa's Kitchen and Catering, 
Miami Jacobs Career College, Warren County United Way, Franklin-Carlisle-Springboro Rotary Club, PCC Internet Group, Warren County Career Center, Photography by Woods, Dry Patrol, Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center, Miami University Regionals, National Bank and Trust Company, A&G Pizza, Prodigy Fitness and Training, Deardoff Senior Center, Franklin-Springboro Public Library, Simpkins Insurance Agency, Atrium Family YMCA, Big Brothers and Sisters of Warren and Clinton Counties, 4C for Children, Warren County SBDC, US Dept. of Commerce (International Trade Administration) 


2012-2013 Board of Directors

President:
Charlie Samaan, JD Legends
Vice President: Rebekah Anderson Giuffre, Anderson Funeral Home
Secretary: Frankie Carlson, Palmer Temps 
Treasurer: Tom Wiggershaus, WesBanco Bank 

Members at large:
Jessica Brooks, Excel Corporate Care
Tim DeHart, AAA Wastewater
Ruth Kelly, Atrium Family YMCA
Scott Meeker, Legacy Finishing
Tari Taylor, Abilities First

Permanent Seats: 
Arnol Elam, Superintendent, Franklin City Schools
Sonny Lewis, City Manager, Franklin
Township Administrator, Franklin Township

Executive Director: Peggy Darragh-Jeromos



We're good for business!
The Franklin Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 721
1200 E. Second St, Suite B
Franklin, Ohio  45005
937-746-8457
chamber45005@gmail.com






We thank our sustaining members!

-Joy Patrick (Patrick Staffing, Hearts on Call, and
 JP Management Group)
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Atrium Medical Center
-Cox Media Group Ohio
-Franklin Ridge Healthcare Center
-Huhtamaki, Inc. (fka Ample Industries)

Several levels of sustaining membership are available. Please contact the office, 937-746-8457, to discuss a package for your organization.



2013 Chamber Award Nominations Open


Honor individuals and organizations who make a difference in our community. How? Nomination them for a Franklin Area Chamber award. 

Our seven awards:
Business of the Year
Industry of the Year
Thirkield Award - commercial property renovation
Eldridge Award - preserving community history
Perry Maxwell Award (fostering commuity goodwill)
President's Award
Citizen of the Year (exceptional service to the community)

A list of all past winners is online.

2013 Nomination form. Due May 1, 2013



Franklin Area Chamber 2012 Award Winners--Congratulations!

Citizen of the Year: Kenny Allen

President's Award: American Legion Post #149

Maxwell Award, Community Goodwill:
Franklin-Carlisle Rotary Club
Franklin High School

Thirkield Award, Renovation: Huntington Bank

Eldridge Award, Historic Preservation:
Judy and Bob Bowman

Business of the Year: Designing Digitally, Inc.

Industry of the Year: VRI




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