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CHAMBER DUBLIN NEWS

Jim Sauter, Vice President of Restaurants for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, has been named Dublin’s

Businessperson of the Year

Please join us on March 17 from 4 pm to 6 pm for a reception hosted by Sarnova, 5000 Bradenton Ave., Dublin.

OFFICERS

President

Asch Mikhail

Sunny Street Cafe

President Elect

Hollis Mignogno

Cardinal Health

Vice President

Kyle Lugg

Huntington Bank

Treasurer

Aaron Kale

The Wendy’s Company

Chief Operating Officer

Jennifer Amorose

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Evan Bollie

IGS Energy

Joelle Brock

Leading EDJE LLC

G. Brian Ellis

Sarnova

Lisa Gutierrez

Dos Hermanos

Melissa Johnson

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

John Marschhausen, PhD

Dublin City Schools, Ex-officio

Jason Martin

Rea

Megan O’Callaghan

City of Dublin, Ex-officio

Bryan M. Pritikin, Esq.

Carlile Patchen & Murphy

Kyle Sellers

Ruscilli Construction

Van Shuff

Veeva Systems

Dr. Cherie Smith

OhioHealth

Steve Smith

InnoSource, Inc.

129 S. High Street

Dublin, Ohio 43017

Phone 614-889-2001

info@DublinChamber.org www.DublinChamber.org

Jump-start your Spring with the Chamber!

I would like to invite you and your team to participate in the Dublin Chamber’s New AI Workshops. The six-session series starts from the beginning with how to use AI tools and emphasizes clear explanations, live demonstrations, and guided practice, so attendees leave with confidence. To learn more or register, visit DublinChamber.org/Ai.

There is no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with the Dublin Chamber at our Business After Hours on March 17 hosted by Sarnova at their newly renovated headquarters! At this event, you will have the opportunity to connect with Dublin’s Businessperson of the Year, Jim Sauter, Vice President of Restaurants for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. So gather your co-workers and join us for complimentary appetizers, refreshing adult beverages, and connect with local leaders.

Looking ahead to April 22, we’ll honor nearly 200 Dublin City Schools students and staff who make our world a better place by engaging the community through leadership and service at the Dublin Community Champion Awards. We’ll distribute nearly $15,000 in scholarships to Dublin City Schools students and teachers. You can secure your event partnership and present a scholarship on stage by visiting, DublinChamber.org/CCAPARTNER.

The Chamber would love for you to participate in Community Service Day. It’s the perfect opportunity to get involved by helping older adults and other local residents in need with outdoor clean-up projects. This fun and rewarding event will be held on May 2. To sign up or to learn more, visit DublinChamber.org/CSD26.

I look forward to seeing you at these exciting Chamber events this spring.

Asch Mikhail President

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CORPORATE CHARITY CUP

Register Your Business Today!

DUBLIN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

CORPORATE CHARITY CUP

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF DUBLIN & DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS

Thursday, June 11

4 pm to 8 pm

Marriott Columbus Northwest 5605 Blazer Pkwy., Dublin

Friday, June 12

8 am to 5 pm

Dublin Jerome High School 8300 Hyland Croy Rd., Dublin

It's time to lace up your sneakers and register your team for Dublin's Corporate Charity Cup, in partnership with the Dublin Chamber, City of Dublin, and Dublin City Schools.

20 games and challenges are planned in an Olympic-style format for businesses to compete for a charity of their choice! Participate in competitions at the event including cornhole, yoga, 3-on-3 basketball, pickleball, volleyball, and more! Nearly 1,000 area business professionals will participate.

Included with your TEAM registration is:

• Complimentary appetizers at the Thursday, June 11 after-hours event

• A Grab-and-Go Breakfast and Lunch on Friday, June 12

• Athlete’s Village for your team

• Complimentary bottled water

• Free t-shirt for all event volunteers

• Opportunities to network with other business professionals

JIM SAUTER, ANNOUNCED AS

Dublin’s Businessperson

“I AM HUMBLY HONORED TO RECEIVE THIS AWARD AND HOPE THAT IT SHINES LIGHT ON THE ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY THAT I HOLD DEAR TO MY HEART,” SAID SAUTER.

of the Year

The Dublin Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is proud to announce Jim Sauter, Vice President of Restaurants for Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, as Dublin’s Businessperson of the Year.

Please join us for a Business After Hours and reception in Jim’s honor to be held on March 17, 2026 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Sarnova, 5000 Bradenton Ave., Dublin.

Jim has played an integral role in strengthening one of central Ohio’s most iconic and respected restaurant brands, Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, while ensuring its values align with community connection, service, and integrity. Jim provides strategic direction across restaurant operations by mentoring teams, developing talent and fostering a culture rooted in genuine hospitality. His leadership has maintained high standards for guest experience while navigating an evolving restaurant industry, including Cap City Fine Diner and Bar and Valentina’s in Dublin, Ohio, and Marcella’s and Molly Woo’s in central Ohio.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jim is deeply committed to giving back to the Dublin and central Ohio communities. He is actively involved with youth sports initiatives, including the Board of Directors of the Dublin Youth Athletics Association and as an Advisory Council member of OSU LiFEsports.

“Jim and his wife have raised their two children within the Dublin City Schools District and has been actively involved with youth sports initiatives like OSU LiFEsports. He has dedicated his time and raised thousands of donations to allow over a hundred children in our community to have access to sports who otherwise would not have the opportunity to participate while, learning social skills and civic responsibilities.” said Asch Mikhail, Dublin Chamber Board President.

Jim’s commitment to community engagement reflects a genuine belief that strong businesses and strong communities go hand in hand.

EMERGENCY CARE THAT WON’T

KEEP

YOU WAITING

When an emergency happens, every minute counts.

At Mount Carmel Dublin, our Emergency Department is here for you 24/7with low wait times—because your health can’t wait. TELL US YOU’RE ON YOUR WAY.

Jim Sauter, Vice President For Cameron Mitchell Restaurants and the Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dublin Community Recreation Center • 5600 Post Rd., Dublin

Community Service Day

Saturday, May 2, 2026 • 8:30 am to 1 pm

Dublin Community Recreation Center • 5600 Post Rd., Dublin

ANNUAL

Volunteers of All Ages Needed!

Ways to Get Involved

Community Service Day is Dublin’s volunteer “spring clean-up day.” On this day, you are invited to help area senior citizens, Dublin schools, and non-profit organizations as well as neighbors facing personal hardships, with their spring clean-up and outdoor projects. Please note that youth under the age of 18 must be with be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the event.

Do you know someone in need of spring clean-up assistance?

Senior citizens and residents facing personal hardships are welcome to request outdoor spring clean-up assistance on Community Service Day. Applications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Please call the Dublin Chamber at 614-889-2001 to register your location as a worksite.

Get your business or civic group involved!

If your business is committed to serving the Dublin community, and believes in the power of teamwork.... then Community Service Day provides a great platform for you to get noticed!

If your business is committed to serving the Dublin community, and believes in the power of teamwork... then Community Service Day provides a great platform for you to get noticed!

This is the perfect opportunity for you to get involved in the community individually or with a small group from your office, neighborhood or civic organization. You will walk away with a sense of accomplishment and community pride.

Interested in becoming a partner?

To pledge your support, call the Dublin Chamber at 614-889-2001 or email info@DublinChamber.org.

To partner, call the Dublin Chamber at 614-889-2001 or email info@DublinChamber.org.

We love seeing our business community connect and gather at Chamber events.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Whether it’s attending one of our 100+ events or partnering with the Dublin Chamber, we thank you!

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Leadership Academy

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Leadership Dublin

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Events & Programs ... To get you connected

MAR 5 10 am to 11 am MAR 10 7 pm

Dublin Corporate Charity Cup

Informational Meeting

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

129 S. High St., Dublin

March 4, April 8, May 6, 8:30 am Ambassador Club Meeting

Croatia & Slovenia Trip Information Session

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

129 S. High St., Dublin

Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S. High St., Dublin

We want you to become a Chamber Ambassador Club member! Ambassadors work with Chamber staff and board members to plan events, increase membership and strengthen awareness of member services. Don’t miss this opportunity to join this exclusive group of business professionals.

March 11, 9 am to 11 am AI Workshop Series

Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S. High St., Dublin

Join us for this informative workshop that introduces Perplexity, an AI tool designed for research, fact-checking, and source-based answers. Participants will learn when to use ChatGPT for ideas and drafts—and when to use Perplexity to verify information, research competitors, or explore market trends. Workshop and coffee for just $24 for members!

March 13, April 10, May 8, 8:30 am Sales Connection Breakfast

Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S. High St., Dublin

Join us as we discuss ways to enhance your professional career in the sales and marketing field. Check-in and breakfast begins at 8 a.m. The presentation will start at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Q & A session to close out the morning. You won’t want to miss this great opportunity to network with other sales and marketing professionals. Breakfast, program, and connections for just $23!

MAR 19 11:30 am to 1 pm

Lunch Bunch at Jason’s Deli

Jason’s Deli

225 W. Bridge St., Dublin

March 18, 9 am to 11 am AI Workshop Series

Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S. High St., Dublin

In this session, we will discuss how to turn AI into a reliable planning assistant. You’ll see how ChatGPT helps with strategy and goal setting, how Claude organizes and refines plans, and how Microsoft Copilot supports execution inside tools like Word, Excel, and Outlook. Workshop and coffee for just $24 for members!

March 20, 9 am to 12 pm Work in Dublin:

Student Job, Career & Internship Fair

Dublin Scioto High School, 4000 Hard Rd., Dublin

Is your business hiring? Join us for the Dublin Job, Career and Internship Fair presented by Dublin City Schools and the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. This hiring event fair will provide you with an ideal environment to connect with eager students looking for part-time positions, mentorships, and internships. Last year, over 600 high school students attended this event! Register for a FREE booth today!

March 24, 8 am

Morning Brew Business

Breakfast Hosted by Brick House Blue

6605 Longshore St., Dublin

Continue the St. Patrick’s Day celebration right here in Dublin at our Morning Brew Business Breakfast hosted by Brick House Blue at their Bridge Park location! Join us as we search for the golden coin hidden inside the beautiful Brick House Blue building to unlock an exciting door prize filled with local goodies and a gift card for the winner. It’s a great way to build your network while enjoying a light breakfast, all for just $12.

March 25, 9 am to 11 am

AI Workshop Series

Dublin Chamber of Commerce, 129 S. High St., Dublin

Join us as we discuss how to move beyond using AI occasionally and start saving serious time. This workshop introduces safe, practical ways to automate parts of your marketing—especially social media—without losing authenticity or control. Workshop and coffee for just $24 for members!

March 26, 11:30 am to 1 pm

Women in Business Luncheon

The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Dr., Dublin

Join us for our Women in Business luncheon featuring guest speaker Sara Harrison-Mills, CEO, Syntero. Attendees will explore how women’s leadership strengths—such as collaboration, emotional intelligence, and values-driven decision-making—can be powerful tools for supporting mental health in the workplace. Reserve your spot or bring the whole team by reserving a corporate table for 8 today!

April 16, 11:30 am to 1 pm

Lunch Bunch at

101 Craft Kitchen

7509 Sawmill Rd., Dublin

Join your Chamber friends at 101 Craft Kitchen. This luncheon offers a relaxed, no-pressure way to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, and support one of our great local restaurants... all over a delicious meal. Everyone orders off the menu and pays for their own lunch. Registration is FREE, but please RSVP so we know to save a seat for you.

April 21, 8 am

Morning Brew Business Breakfast Hosted by StretchLab Dublin

6435 Perimeter Dr., Dublin

Start your day off right by joining your friends from the Chamber for our Morning Brew Business Breakfast, featuring a refreshing start with a guided stretching session to get you set up for the workday ahead! Enjoy coffee, breakfast, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with area business representative. It’s a great way to build your network and enjoy a light breakfast, all for just $12.

April 28, 4 pm to 6 pm

Business After Hours

BMI Federal Credit Union 6165 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin

Join us for an evening of networking at the Chamber’s Business After Hours Networking event! Enjoy appetizers, sip on adult beverages, connect with other business leaders, and enter for a chance to win a door prize. It promises to be an evening filled with camaraderie and laughter.

May 13, 11:30 am to 1 pm

Women in Business Luncheon

The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Dr., Dublin

Join us for our Women in Business luncheon. Reserve your seat or bring the whole team by reserving a corporate table for 8 today!

May 19, 4 pm to 6 pm

Business After Hours

The Ohio State University Havener Eye Institute 6435 Post Rd., Dublin

O-H! I-O! Join us for our Business After Hours Networking event hosted by The Ohio State University, Havener Eye Institute. Enjoy delicious appetizers from Chick Fil A, sip on adult beverages, meet and greet with Buckeye Paws (the official service dog of tOSU), and create your own bouquet with local landscaping companies. RSVP today!

Interested in having a booth at this Business After Hours event? Register today at DublinChamber.org/BAHBOOTH.

The Chamber has planned six workshops to help you and your team learn more about AI. You can register for one session or all!

March 11

Smarter Research

Better Decisions with Perplexity

March 18

Using AI for Strategic Planning with ChatGPT, Claude, and Copilot

March 25

AI Automation Basics Social Media, Scheduling, and Video (Safely) 9 am to 11 am

Good food. Great company. Even better connections. Join your Chamber friends at 11:30 am at a different Chamber member restaurant! It’s the perfect time to gather, meet new people, visit with old friends, and support our local restaurants. Bring a friend or two! Everyone orders off the menu and pays for their own lunch. RSVP so we know to save you a seat at DublinChamber.org/LunchBunch26

Trip Planned: October 11 - 23, 2026

Scan to learn more! Email info@DublinChamber.org or call the Chamber at 614-889-2001

Small businesses are critical to the health of our community. When you choose to bank with us — a mutual bank — you’re choosing a financial partner that’s committed to your success.

Here’s how banking local benefits your business:

• Community-Focused Growth: We reinvest a portion of our profits back into the local economy to support businesses just like yours.

• Personalized Service: We make decisions locally and tailor financial solutions to meet your specific business needs. Nothing is one-size-fits-all, and we have no out-of-state decision makers.

• Partnership in Success: As a mutual bank, we don’t answer to shareholders. We’re owned by our depositors and answer to them.

Visit FFL.bank/local or our Dublin branch to learn more!

POST YOUR JOBS

on the Dublin Chamber’s Job Board

Do you have temporary or full-time positions to fill? Tap in to qualified individuals looking to work in the Dublin area by posting your job openings on the Chamber’s Online Job Board. Even better, link directly from your listing(s) on our website to your company’s job page.

The Chamber will help promote these openings online, in emails and on social media. To post job information, log in to the Chamber’s Member Information Center or call the Chamber at 614-889-2001 for assistance.

Business in the News

For more business news, visit DublinChamber.org/news

HEADLINES & happenings

Dublin City Council Approves City’s 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Projects Budget

Dublin City Council has approved the City’s five-year capital improvements program (CIP) for 2026-2030 for $374.6 million, including 144 projects over five years. For more information, visit DublinOhioUSA.gov or call 614.410.4400.

Dublin City Council Elects Amorose Groomes as Mayor, De Rosa as Vice Mayor, Welcomes Two New Council Members

At its Jan. 5, 2026 organizational meeting, Dublin City Council elected Chris Amorose Groomes to serve as mayor and Cathy De Rosa as vice mayor for two-year terms. Mayor Amorose Groomes was first elected as an at-large Council Member in 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023. She has served as Mayor for the past two years. De Rosa was first elected as Ward 4 representative in 2018 and re-elected in 2022 and 2026. She previously served as Vice Mayor in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023.

ISG Brings Full-Service Design Expertise to Ohio

ISG, a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, is expanding its footprint in Ohio with the opening of a new office located at 6636 Longshore Street in Dublin, Ohio. To learn more about ISG, visit ISGInc.com.

Sedgwick Ohio Rebranding

Sedgwick Ohio has rebranded as of February 2, 2026. What will change is how our brand looks, sounds and feels. This is to better reflect the growth of Sedgwick’s global footprint, solution offerings and investments in technology. If you have any questions, contact our Sedgwick program manager, David Deyo, at david.deyo@sedgwick.com.

Tolles Career & Technical Center Create Pathways to Employment at OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital

Tolles Career & Technical Center, in partnership with Project SEARCH and OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital, is helping young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities transition from school to meaningful employment through its Project SEARCH program.

VARGO® Appoints Gautham Jayaraman as President & COO

VARGO®, a proven leading systems integrator and pioneer of waveless fulfillment, announced a strategic leadership transition. Bart Cera will retire from his role as President and CEO. Gautham Jayaraman has been appointed as his successor, assuming the role of President and COO, effective immediately.

The Designery Columbus Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Come and celebrate with The Designery Columbus, 329 W. Bridge St., Dublin during their open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on March 12 from 4 pm to 6 pm. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages. Please RSVP to mike.mayers@thedesignery.com.

Share your News Releases with Dublin’s business community

1. Simply go to DublinChamber.org/login (If you are unable to log-in, contact the Chamber at 614-889-2001, or request a new username or password on the site).

2. Once logged in, click on “News Releases” on the left-hand menu. Click on the blue “Add News Release” button and fill in the requested information.

3. Once everything is complete, click on “Submit for Approval” at the bottom of the page and we’ll take care of the rest.

After your News Releases are published on DublinChamber.org, we’ll share your news in upcoming Chamber e-mails, in our bimonthly magazine, on social media, etc.