We hope you’ll join us from 2-7 p.m. at McKinley Field on Sunday, October 3 for the 5th Annual Taste of Grandview Heights. One of the largest community events held each year, the TOGH is an event featuring area restaurants, local entertainment and a kids’ area. Michelle Wilson of the Grandview Area Chamber says, “Our event is a bit different from other Taste events around Columbus because we focus on raising awareness of our participating restaurants and limiting non-food vendors. And, because we are an alcohol-free event, it is an extremely family-friendly event.” Entertainment will include Rockbridge Crossing, Grandview JollySteppers, and Marquis 66. Kids can enjoy a bouncehouse, airbrush tattoos, Columbus Crew and Columbus BlueJacket activities.
Each year the Grandview Area Chamber honors members who go above and beyond their typical membership involvement in four categories: Most Involved Member; Community Service; Small Business Person; Meridian. The 2010 recipients were honored at the monthly luncheon held at the OSU Eye & Ear Institute.
Our Meridian Award Winner for 2010 is Elford, Inc., represented by Tom Latchem. Elford just celebrated 100 years in business and currently is constructing the Urban Active Fitness Center in the Grandview Yard project, set to open in September.
The Small Business Person of the year goes to a husband and wife team, David Nedrow and Jennifer Stancel who have purchased and reopened the Grandview Theatre. They have put in many long hours restoring the longest-running theatre in Columbus to its original glory.
Joelle Khouzam received this year’s honor for the Community Service Award. Joelle has been instrumental in the implementation and success of the annual Tour de Grandview Bike Races, the Grandview Avenue Farmers’ Market and many other initiatives to enhance our community.
Finally, Jerry Schwan (not pictured below), owner of Tom & Jerry Auto Service wins the much-deserved, Most Involved Member Award. Jerry attends every luncheon, provides door prizes every month, and is a fantastic spokesperson our Chamber. He walks the walk and talks the talk.
2010 Award Recipients
The WE: Women Enriching Lives and Community held their first event this year on March 24th at Glass Axis. 40 guests got to mingle with local artists, sample delicious food and wine and, blow glass. It was an awesome event!
Monthly Membership Luncheon • Thursday, May 13, 11:30-1:00 at The Loth Building, 855 Grandview Avenue. Featured speaker: Cameron Mitchell
