Hilliard Area Chamber of Commerce
Business Monthly August 2018 • Issue 96
Ohio’s Infrastructure and Its Future We are honored to have Jerry Wray, Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), as our speaker at our August 24 luncheon. Wray will share updates and what is next for improving Ohio’s infrastructure. The first head of the agency to be named to the post twice in ODOT’s 100-plus year history, Jerry Wray
served as director under Governor Voinovich from 1991 to 1999. Reappointed by Governor John Kasich in 2010, he is one of the longestserving state DOT directors in the nation’s history. During his first term, ODOT improved its project management processes and increased its construction program to record levels while significantly reducing operating expenses.
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
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In the 21st century, Director Wray and ODOT are committed to maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure through efficient and effective organization and the use of innovative financial tools. We will be having our luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m at the Courtyard Columbus West, 2350 Westbelt Drive, Columbus, OH 43228. Reservations are required and need to be made by August 21 online or by calling the office, 614876-7666. Open to the public.
SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT
Save the Date! We will be having our next Hilliard Women in Business Luncheon on Wednesday, August 29 at the Reception House at Raymond Memorial Golf Course! Bea Wolper will speak to the importance of avoiding probate and why it is important to your family, for your business and for peace of mind. Check our website for more information.
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Come and try our delicious falafel, as a sandwich, as an appetizer, or over a Greek Salad. Other vegetarian dishes: spinach pie, Hommus dip, Tzatziki dip, spicy feta dip, dolmathes, or lentil soup.
Join us for an Egyptian Adventure and Nile Cruise in March 2019 Webinar on August 28 Join us on our journey to Egypt, a nation of biblical proportions and epic history on March 15, 2019 for a 10-day, eight-night trip. Experience fascinating stories of the ancient world as you tour Cairo’s medieval mosques, the gargantuan pyr¬amids of Giza, grandiose Karnak and the Luxor temples, treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb, and the Valley of the Kings. In the company of an expert Egyptologist guide, cruise the mighty Nile River aboard the deluxe Sakkara Mojito vessel and spend four nights at the luxury Conrad Hotel in cosmopolitan Cairo. The cost is $3,149, which includes airfare from Columbus. There is an extension trip to Alexandria for $599. The full brochure is on our web¬site, www.hilliardchamber.org. This trip will sell out so sign up early. Come to a webinar on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Columbus Metropolitan Library – Hilliard Branch, 4500 Hickory Chase Way, Room 1A, at 6:00 pm to learn more about this exciting trip. You may RSVP on the chamber’s website, www.hilliardchamber.org or call the office at 614-876-7666. Any questions, please contact Libby Gierach, President/CEO at info@ hilliardchamber.org
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