Over 100 business professionals were in attendance at Heartland Bank’s 14th Annual Economic Forum at the Jefferson Country Club in Blacklick on May 15, 2013. Once again, the Forum featured the insights and retrospect of Dr. Edmond J. Seifried. Dr. Seifried is Professor Emeritus of Economics and Business at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. He serves as Executive Consultant and Chief Economist for the Sheshunoff CEO Affiliation Program and is also a partner in Seifried & Brew LLC, a community bank consulting firm.
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Real estate investors Kevin Lykens and Chris Schnetzler of LS Development Systems, LLC, knew they had some of the ingredients necessary to acquire and rehab the historic Wonder Bread building. The missing ingredients weren’t flour and sugar, however, it was capital. With Heartland Bank’s help, Kevin and Chris reached one of their goals by helping them finance extensive renovations to the Columbus landmark.
Nhan Lee and Tyler Frank became business partners 17 years ago when they came together and formed Hudson Import Auto Services. They are the perfect example of the American Dream alive and well in central Ohio. At the time Hudson was formed, the two wanted to expand their small business and take ownership of their own property. This provided them the ability to have complete control of their business and with the help of Heartland Bank, they were able to do just that!
Over 600 Pastors attended a sold out event at the 13th Annual Pastors Appreciation Breakfast, sponsored by 880 AM WRFD on April 24th at Villa Milano. This annual event gives pastors an occasion to be with other pastors and receive fresh insight and encouragement to help them continue their tireless service to their congregations.
Thanks to the vision and leadership of former Ohio Senator, Ray Miller, the Columbus African American Chamber of Commerce is off to a great start. In his new role as President and Founder he recognized “there were other ethnic-focused Chambers in Central Ohio for Hispanics and Asian-Americans, but not for the African American community, and I wanted to help change that.”
Victory Ministries on Switzer Avenue in Columbus has a story to tell, starting in 1983 to help those in need. Serving people from all walks of life throughout central Ohio, they have no boundary lines and will not turn anyone away no matter where they are from.
If you’re not a shareholder or picked up a copy of Heartland BancCorp’s (the holding company for Heartland Bank)
When you talk to Hinda Mitchell about Heartland Bank, she has a story to tell. Building trust and relationships is what she does in her professional position with CMA, a communications firm, and what she looked for and has found with her bank.
On March 20th, as part of Heartland Bank’s Power Breakfast Series, Greg Schenk, SIOR CNE President The Schenk Company, Inc. presented an overview of the Commercial Real Estate Market in Columbus covering each product type: Office, Industrial, Retail, and Apartment.
Heartland Bank and 104.9 The River teamed up once again to present the 6th Annual Money Matters Summit held at the First Baptist Church of Grove City on March 9th. Attendees registered for three of the ten seminars offered and chose from topics including - The Fundamentals of Investing, Savings for College Yet, It's Never Too Soon To Start and Budgeting & Living Within Your Means.