News & Updates Blog

The Ohio Bankers League (OBL) recently hosted bankers from across Ohio to convene on topics that affect our industry. The tireless efforts of the OBL are incredible and we couldn’t move forward as an industry without its support. The experts at the OBL build an engaging agenda that addressed the regulatory requirements affecting our industry, […]

Sales Connection Breakfast Series -March 1, 2019 Mike Schoedinger, President of Schoedinger Funeral & Cremation Service, will discuss the sales process in an industry that nobody wants to think about but everybody eventually needs. Being the leading deathcare provider in Columbus and the Central Ohio region requires them to offer more than just the “standard” […]

Member News Lori Kaiser of Kaiser Consulting Named Small Business Award Finalist The Columbus Chamber and First Merchants Bank will honor finalists and announce the recipient of the Small Business Leader Award at the Chamber’s 2019 Annual Meeting… Safex named Small Business of the Year at Westerville Chamber 2018SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEARSafeX, Inc. 2018 […]

As a business owner, you’ve devoted your career to building your company. Now is the time to plan for what comes next: spending more time with your family and pursuing new challenges. But, how do you prepare for a transition that is among the most complex events of your life? Creating and growing a successful […]

As The Columbus Foundation marks its 75th anniversary, we’re inviting the public to experience some of the best our city has to offer-on us! On Saturday, December 29, individuals and families can ride COTA for FREE anywhere that day and receive FREE general admission at these premier Columbus attractions: Columbus Museum of Art COSI Franklin […]

Member News Thor Hess receives ‘Next Gen’ award The Daily Jeffersonian …the Conway Center for Family Business’ 20th Annual Family Business Awards … The Family Business Awards Program was established in 1999 to … for next-generation leaders, family business leaders, women family business… CEO of the Year: Scott McComb Has Found His Own Path Columbus […]

Joel Guth, of Service Provider member Gryphon Financial Partners, shares some insight and advice for business owners nearing retirement. Here’s an excerpt: “A business exit is a significant transition period that gives owners an opportunity to reflect on their own purpose. The exit itself is a time to celebrate successes while also strategically planning out […]