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To arrange an interview with a member of the Columbus Chamber team, contact:
Michelle Bretscher, APR
Director, Marketing and Communication
614.225.6941
michelle_bretscher@columbus.org
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Jersey Mike's says "Happy 200th Birthday, Columbus!"
Jersey Mike's of Westerville is hosting a birthday party for the city of Columbus and you're invited!
When: Tuesday, February 14
Where: 5957 Sunbury Rd. in the Sunbury Plaza Time: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. There will be hourly prize giveaways from local businesses, cupcakes, free food, an appearance from a local radio station, and more. Donations are still being accepted if any business would like to contribute to our giveaways. http://www.jerseymikes.com/ -
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Chamber Member Big Lots Makes Bloomberg's List of Top Performing Companies
The Bloomberg Businessweek 50 evaluates companies on their 1-year and 5-year risk-adjusted returns, consensus analyst recommendations, and projected earnings growth. Companies are ranked against other members of the S&P 500-stock index on each of the four factors, for a total potential score of 2,000.
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Chamber Member Oxford Consulting Group to Participate in White House Briefings
On February 7, Oxford Consulting Group President Michelle Kerr and other Central Ohio business and community leaders are participating in meetings at the White House to discuss ideas for increasing job creation, business expansion, and improving the economic outlook of Central Ohio.
During the Columbus Business Leaders' Briefing at the White House on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, Ms. Kerr and other Central Ohio leaders will meet with senior Obama Administration officials discuss federal government policy and priorities. The emphasis of these conversations will be on continuing and strengthening the rebound seen in the Columbus and Central Ohio region. Read more.
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Tourism and Hospitality Industry Thrives in Columbus in 2011
According to the Smith Travel Research Report, the hospitality industry continued to grow in Columbus in 2011, despite the economic recession. A total of 395,418 room nights were booked in 2011, which Experience Columbus cites as an increase of 10.3% over 2010. Additionally, Experience Columbus helped to host more than 600 meetings in 2011, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city. Read more.
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Nancy Kramer to Deliver Keynote Address at Chamber's 2012 Annual Meeting
The Columbus Chamber’s 2012 Annual Meeting will start at 7:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center’s Battelle Grand. Nancy Kramer, founder and chairman of Resource Interactive, has been announced as this year’s keynote speaker. Read the full story here.
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Forbes names COSI one of 12 Best Children's Museums in the U.S.
This huge children’s museum is one of the nation’s largest – and one of the few that can also keep adults fully engaged. It features more than 320,000 square feet of exhibit space, including “little kidspace®”, a 10,000 square foot area for kids not yet in first grade, designed by early education experts. Read the full story here.
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Columbus Chamber shares small business New Year's resolutions
Michael Dalby, CEO, Columbus Chamber, shares what the Chamber will focus on in 2012 to help businesses in the Columbus region grow and expand. In 2012, we plan to focus on what is important to the small business community. Local small businesses have said their new year’s resolutions are to hire smart, pay down debt and increase customer offerings. Read the full story here.
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Columbus Makes the List of Happiest Cities to Work
Columbus ranks no. 32 on Career Bliss' list of Happiest and Unhappiest Cities for Work in 2012. Career Bliss surveyed 43,000 employees from around the nation to compile this report. Factors that affect happiness including one's relationship with their boss and co-workers, growth opportunities, company culture, daily tasks and more were all taken into account. Read More.
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Safelite AutoGlass Honored with 2011 Consumers' Choice Award
Safelite AutoGlass, the nation's largest provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, has been recognized with a Columbus 2011 Consumers' Choice Award in the category of Auto Glass Repair and Replacement for the ninth consecutive year.
The Consumers' Choice Award, established in Canada in 1986, identifies and promotes business excellence utilizing a unique survey that asks consumers to choose the best of their city. Respondents are randomly selected from both the local business community and the general public. Based on the criteria of value, professionalism, service and any other issue they may wish to consider, respondents are asked to select the company that most merits the Consumers' Choice Award for customer satisfaction. The survey was conducted by Survey Sampling Internationals', a global leader in consumer based studies. This year marks the fourteenth anniversary of the Consumers' Choice Award in Columbus. Safelite AutoGlass offers world-class customer service every step of the way. Customers may schedule appointments online or through an easy 24/7 800 number. The contact center is staffed in the U.S., no outsourcing or automated recordings. Sophisticated technology integrates the contact center's software with insurance companies' data seamlessly to confirm coverage with Safelite's part and technician availability. Appointments are often scheduled within 24 hours. Email confirmations are provided as a single source of appointment details, insurance information and technician profiles. Highly qualified technicians perform the work with best-in-market tools and materials. These customer commitments make Safelite AutoGlass a natural choice for vehicle glass repair and replacement service. "Achieving customer delight is our top priority," said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite AutoGlass. "From the contact center when a customer schedules an appointment to our technicians who perform the job, we do our best to make the experience as positive as possible. Being recognized by Columbus' voters for the Consumers' Choice Award validates our efforts are being noticed and we thank the community for their support." About Safelite AutoGlass: Safelite AutoGlass, founded in 1947, is the nation's leading provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services, providing mobile service to more than 95 percent of the U.S. population in all 50 states. The Columbus, Ohio-based company employs nearly 10,000 people across the United States and served more than 4 million customers in 2010. For more information, visit www.safelite.com. ### Media Contact: Melina Metzger, Safelite Group, PR Manager, 614.210.9232, melina.metzger@safelite.com - Regional InitiativesWorkforce Development
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Good News From Honda
Honda’s first central Ohio-produced car rolled off the assembly line in Marysville 30 years ago. By early 2015, the company’s first U.S.-produced Acura NSX luxury “supercar” should emerge from a central Ohio plant, marking the latest development in Honda’s growing commitment to the state that began when it started making motorcycles in Marysville in 1979. Read more
Source: dispatch.com