The Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce Business Advisory Program

We are pleased to extend our exclusive Business Advisory program to members of the Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce at the Classic and Premier membership levels.

In joining the Chamber, you have already decided to invest wisely in your business. Members selected to be a Business Advisor have the opportunity to develop a more meaningful connection with members while sharing business expertise. In turn, advisors gain visibility and are viewed as being a trusted business resource.

In addition to advising selected members on a one-on-one basis, Advisors will have the opportunity to be featured as keynote speaker at Chamber programs such as the “Ask the Expert” and Business Networking Exchange lunch events.

For members who wish to take advantage of this business advisory program, the resources that are being offered can better assist you in growing or expanding your business. As a Classic or Premier member, you can take advantage of the advisory program which covers the following business-related topics: management practices, human resources, finance, marketing, legal, taxation as well as IT consulting for start-ups and existing businesses.

Our exclusive list of advisors has been carefully screened by the Business Development Steering Committee and the Chamber. Our board of advisors are trustworthy, have experience with business start-ups and small business expertise in their given field, extensive communication skills, deep respect from their business peers and active involvement in the community.

"Programs such as these are very important as communities recognize that real growth comes from the expansion of existing business already in the community and the potential for development of new ones."

- Becky Hajost, Chamber President

Business Advisors Panel Roster

Accountant

Rick Dumas, CPA (HHH CPA Group)

Financial Planning, Business Consulting and Investment Management

Kevin Fix

Certified Financial Planner/Financial Planner

Jim Hyre, CFP (Hyre & Associates Wealth Advisors)

Business Planning and Development of Business Plans for Business Owners

Jack Salvato

Wealth Banking Advisor

Roy Smoot (PNC)

Hear from Our Members

The Upper Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce is a strong advocate for business. The Chamber serves as the voice of business and articulates the need for maintaining and growing a strong business base...

David Kandel
Director External Affairs AT&T Ohio
I grew up in UA, but have been practicing estate planning and probate law for 23+ as a partner in a downtown Columbus law firm. Now, that I have returned to UA the UA Chamber has helped me re-integrate myself into the UA business community.

Bryan B. Johnson
Attorney at Law
There isn’t a business in the area that couldn’t benefit from Chamber membership. Whether you are interested in networking with other businesses, looking for inexpensive ways to showcase your products or services to the community, or helping to shape the business environment in UA, the Chamber has something for you.

Charlie Groezinger
President, SGO Designer Glass
We joined the UA Chamber even before opening the new Raymond James location in Kingsdale. The Chamber offers members the ability to integrate into the fabric of the community. As an investment firm focused on the diverse financial needs of individuals and businesses, we believe they are invaluable!

Bill Gibson
Senior Vice President, Investments