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PAGE 8 - GROVE CITY LIVING - February 12, 2023 www.columbusmessenger.com HR Essentials: Advice for first-time managers By Jen Kelley, My Business Resource HR Essentials is a column produced for the Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce by My Business Resource. It’s finally happened — you put in the time and effort and you received that long awaited promotion — to manager. Once the excitement wears off - for many first-time managers - is when the panic sets in. You’ve transitioned from a top-notch independent contributor, and now find yourself (especially if you work in a small to mid-sized business) accountable for not only your own deliverables, but the deliverables Pam Brown 614-975-9462 of others, as well. Not to mention the people you are now responsible for guiding, supervising and creating an environment where they feel empowered to do their best work possible. Perhaps you’ve never managed others before. Or you’ve never delegated tasks. Or maybe you’ve never been in a situation where the work someone else does is a direct reflection of your abilities. Pretty scary, right? Fear not — with a little time and focus on the following three guideposts, what once seemed a daunting undertaking will become your new norm. Ask for — or seek out — a mentor. Many Thinking about selling your home? Call An Experienced Realtor! 42 Years of “Service with a Smile” GREAT SELLING MARKET! 3656 Broadway Grove City, OH 43123 614.871.1000 www.era.com AWARDS Continued from page 7 companies will have formal programs for new supervisors, whereby a seasoned manager takes you under their wing, and helps guide you through the nuances of supervising others and delegating tasks to direct reports. But often, there are no formal mentoring programs for newly minted people or process leaders. If a program doesn’t exist in your organization, seek out a manager you admire and respect — and ask for his or her help as you navigate the ropes. Remember — a mentor’s role is not to tell you how they did it — but to offer insight on how they may have handled a particular situation, and serve as a trusted advisor to bounce ideas off of. As you are coming into your own, you’ll find some of these lessons are spot on — and some you’ll need to tweak to fit your unique style. That’s exactly what these relationships are designed to do. Solicit feedback. A colleague of mine once said, “Feedback is a gift — you just don’t get to choose the package it comes in.” When starting a new position — and especially a supervisory one - feedback is going to be a critical component of really understanding what works, and what doesn’t. See ADVICE, page 9 We Can Print: ∙ Business Cards∙ Greeting Cards∙ Announcements ∙ Flyers ∙ Envelopes ∙ Rack Cards Our Services Include: ∙ Creative Design∙ Promitional Products∙ Custom Apparel ∙ Window Tinting ∙ Signs ∙ Banners ∙Brochures ∙Window Graphics We Offer Online Design and Ordering 15% OFF Your Order (Use Code “94WF4Q” Online) Good only at 1677 Holt Rd. FREE Pick Up & Drop Off Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber Award: Mike Sanderson Auto Service Experts OH – by Sanderson Automotive LLC Mike Sanderson has worn his share of hats lately, and today we’ll add ‘Heart of the Chamber’ to his list. His support through sponsorships and desire to increase networking make for a heartbeat that sounds throughout the Chamber and community. The Heartland Bank Heart of the Chamber award was established to recognize generous contributions of time, finances or other resources to the Chamber. “The award name comes from the first winner of the award, Heartland Bank, a founder and continual supporter of the work of the GCACC,” said Shawn Conrad, Chamber Executive Director. “Mike’s continued support of our events, particularly Farmers Market and A Taste of Grove City has just been above and beyond what we could ask.” Mike’s involvement with the Grove City Chamber of Commerce began when he opened his shop in 2015. His hope was to network and be seen by the public, which made the Taste of Grove City and Business Expo a great place to start. His involvement with the expo-format of Taste of Grove City eventually included sponsorship, promotion, and some behind-the-scenes work to tally up the favorites at the end of the night. The Chamber team noted that no matter the occasion, they can count on Mike to lend a hand or be present. Many times, he has offered support before anyone could ask him to do so, anticipating ways in which he can serve. Like so many, for Mike it also comes back to the people he has met through the Chamber and the connections he has been able to make. The Chamber offers many opportunities to interact in person and Mike makes the time in his busy schedule to still allow for quality networking time. “It pays off to actually be present,” he said. “You never know when you’re going to make a connection with someone who can grow your business.”
www.columbusmessenger.com February 12, 2023 - GROVE CITY LIVING - PAGE 9 Chamber membership growth hits new highs Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce hit a membership milestone in 2022 by welcoming Columbus Building Services as the 100th new member for the year. But membership for 2022 didn’t stop growing there. At final count, the Chamber welcomed in 114 new members in 2022, a big leap in previous years’ new member totals. Yearly membership growth varies but even despite a pandemic, membership totals have continued to grow as a grand membership total currently its in the mid-700s. “We’ve been trending upward, but last year was the icing on the cake,” said Shawn Conrad, GCACC Executive Director. Conrad shared her excitement that this growth also reflects engagement by businesses in the community. Businesses are looking to be involved, but current member businesses are also spreading the word of what the Chamber has done for their business. Growth It’s no secret Grove City is growing. Business is growing. The community as a whole is growing. And Chamber membership is growing. Conrad said she does believe all three growths are interwoven as the City grows. “I tell everyone ‘if you haven’t been to Grove City in a while, you haven’t been to Grove City’,” she said. Businesses who may have overlooked Grove City years or even a decade (or more!) ago are now taking a second look as just about everything needed and wanted is available. Businesses who previously had unchecked boxes when scouting Grove City are now seeing those boxes checked off. But it’s not new businesses making up the membership growth. Conrad shared that, while in no particular order, the demographics of new members are in three sections. One section is made up of brand new businesses. Another existing businesses who are now seeing value in Chamber membership. And a third section are businesses that have existed but are moving into the Grove City market, such as establishing a Grove City office, franchise, or other location. Individual Members In 2022, there was noticeable growth in the number of individual members. The secret of individual membership and its benefits are out and Conrad hopes the word continues to spread. Members who register as an individual (no association with any business or other professional firm) are eligible for the educational benefits of the GCACC, such as scholarships from the Grove City Chamber Foundation, and education discounts with partners Franklin University and Ohio Dominican University. Starting this year, individual members ADVICE Continued from page 8 And while we all love positive feedback, constructive feedback is often times far more important. Be open to what is being shared with you, ask questions, and commit to trying things a new way — even if it feels foreign at first. The best managers I’ve worked with (even the seasoned ones) have a deep desire to understand what they can be doing differently or better — even if it’s something they’ve done a hundred times before. Make mistakes! People — and this includes managers — aren’t perfect. That’s why pencils have erasers. While new managers have a deep fear of doing something wrong, or being incorrect, mistakes and missteps should be encouraged — as long as we can absorb the lessons that are ripe for the taking. We learn so much more when plans go awry than when things go exactly as designed. These learning opportunities are pivotal as you grow into your new role and have the added benefit of helping you discover the type of manager you really want to be. Striving for excellence, as opposed to seeking perfection, should be your goal — an exercise that will continue to serve you for years to come as your career evolves. have another benefit available to them from AllyHealth in the Essential Health plan. This telehealth-oriented benefit option is available to all members and is featured in this issue. Value New and existing businesses alike are spotting the value a Chamber membership can bring to their business, while existing members continue to see and even discover new value from their membership. With such diverse businesses and potential members, and a variety of values in Family Owned and Operated Since 1963 For Pizza Perfection “Old world cooking with new world service” membership, potential members aren’t left in the dark in sorting through opportunities. Conrad said in the Chamber office they aim to share the opportunities a member has to be seen and which benefits align best with a prospective member, that they can be as invested and visible as they want to be. “Businesses are finding value in membership.” Those interested in Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce membership are encouraged to visit www.gcchamber.org or call the Chamber office: 614-875-9762. 4011 Front Street Grove City, Ohio 43123 875-2700 www.zamarellispizzapalace.com Tues.-Wed.-Thurs_______4:00 to 12:00 Fri. -Sat._______________4:00 to 1:00 Sunday_______________4:30 to 10:30 CATERING AVAILABLE Quick Repsonse Code Grove City Area Chamber of Commerce (614) 875-9762 4069 Broadway, Grove City OH 43123 www.gcchamber.org
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