STBA News - Volume 3, Issue 3

May, 2000

• Business Activity
• STBA Business Expo Reminder
• Newsletter Ads
• New Member - Auer Kitchens
• May 11 Meeting Features Gary Miller
• STBA Treasurer's Report
• Meeting Schedule
• Next STBA Meeting

Business Activity

JOSEPH T. GORMAN • PRESIDENT

Many rumors are flying around regarding new business activity in Springfield Township, in particularly, in Finneytown.

The former UDF store at Hempstead and Winton is being readied for a Blockbuster Video. Many residents are excited.

The former West Coast Video store across the street is slated to become a CVS Pharmacy, which is vacating its Brentwood Plaza space. CVS is seeking the new lot because of the drive-thru capability.

By the way, there appears to be a massive property acquisition and site development effort by drug store chains (CVS, Walgreens, Rite-Aid) all over the country. An aging population seems to be the catalyst behind this industry growth, as demand for prescrption drugs escalates.

This growth, however, has created some controversy, as many large and small towns are seeing prime real estate taken over by these homogenized, drug store chains. Small businesses are being squeezed out.

Our business association is sesitive both to the impact of small buisnesses to our way of life in America, and to the health of the general economy.

I encourage you to join our business association. We need your input oon a wide range of issues affecting business in today's "new economy." Call me at 521-4297.

STBA Business Expo Reminder

Don't forget that we are having our Second Annual STBA Expo on July 21st from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at the Grove on Winton Road. The Expo will be held in conjunction with the Springfield Township's Groovin' at the Grove event. There will be plenty of food, music and dancing. The STBA is sponsering a trophy for the Classic Car Show at the next Groovin' at the Gorve, August 18.

Karen Hug is making arrangements to have a Tae Kwon Do demonstration to help draw spectators and potential business clients to the Expo. There are a limited number of tables available.

For further information or to reserve you table contact Gene Burton from the Will Agency at 522-2650 or Cathy Bonewell at 851-6929.

Newsletter Ads

Leslie Ivey • Newsletter Editor

The newsletter team has decided to print your ads in the newsletter. This month, three fine business establishments have bought ads: The Will Agency; Volz & Company; and Anderson Funeral Homes.

Ads are $20 per space per issue. Send check and text to : Bob Will, STBA Treasurer, 1172 W. Galbraith Rd. Suite 108, cincinnati, OH 54231.

We appreciate the support of these businesses an dhope to see your ad next issue.

New Member

We welcome Auer Kitchens, 8520 winton Road, as a new member. Auer specializes in custom cabinetry.

May 11 Meeting Features Gary Miller

Mr. Gary Miller, American Red Cross, is featured speaker at our next regular meeting May 11, 2000 at The Grove. The meeting begins at 8 a.m. After official business is deispensed, Mr. Miller will present information about the Red Cross.P

Also featured on the agenda will be our business spotlight on the Will Insurance Agency. Bob Will will briefly share highlights about the business.

We try to keep the meetings short so business people can attend and enjoy the program before rushing to their jobs.

If you have a suggestion for a speaker or topic, please call Program Chair Nancy Grathwohl, at 521-5090.

STBA Treasurer's Report

Bob Will • Treasurer

The balance of the treasury as of March 14, 2000 was $3385.70.

Sixty-two (62) businesses have either joined or renewed. If you haven't renewed your dues, please do. Cal me at 522-2650 if you have questions about joining or renewing your membership.

Meeting Schedule

Here is a list of STBA general meetings for 2000. Mark your calendar today and bring a friend.

All meetings begin at 8 a.m. (except as noted) and are held at The Grove, 9158 Winton Road.

• May 11
• July 13
• 2nd Annual Business Expo - July 21
• September 14
• November 9

Next STBA Meeting:

Thursday, May 11, 2000
Guest Speaker:
Gary Miller, American Red Cross
8 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
at The Grove