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Goering Center News Steve McLemore, Goering Center Engagement Director, welcoming Leon McDonald of Janel Lee Photography, an EO member, at a spring luncheon. Photo/Ross Van Pelt.

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Listen to your data: Leverage data analytics to outperform the competition

Jonathan Poeder, Director of Data Analytics, Clark Schaefer Hackett

Business owners are often juggling many balls at once while determining how to allocate resources including capital expenditures, personnel, marketing, sales and business intelligence. These competing priorities require an operational focus on the day-to-day management of your business. Focusing solely on daily business management can keep you from using one of your most precious assets — your data.

Hard questions. Big decisions: Succession planning isn't easy. The Goering Center can help.

When it comes to succession planning, family business owners face unique and consid­erable challenges. Contemplating a transition brings up hard questions and big decisions that affect everyone involved.

Goering Center member Lauren Johnson pictured with her father, Paul Johnson, and mother, Liz Sabo Johnson, at their family business, Cincinnati Container.

Healthy cultures. Better bottom lines: Register now for the Communication & Culture Institute.

It is well documented that a company’s culture can directly impact revenue and profits — for better, or for worse. But it takes self-awareness, skill development, and above all, practice, to positively impact your bottom line.

Kelly Backscheider, COO of BGR, Inc., receiving the 2018 Rising Leader Award, pictured with John Goering, Goering Center Founder, Larry Grypp, President Emeritus. Photo/Jay Yocis/UC Creative Services.

Cast your vote for the Rising Leader Award!

Nine up-and-coming leaders from the Cincinnati region are in the running for one finalist position, one who will receive the Larry Grypp Rising Leader Award to be given by the University of Cincinnati Goering Center this fall.

Meet our Rising Leaders for June and July

June semi-finalist

Eric Arling is being recognized for his work on Integrity Express Logistics' business strategy. "Eric is passionate about envisioning the future and uses every day functionality and opportunity to create and develop strategic plans to move the business model forward in an appropriate, but growth assertive manner," says one of Eric's teammates at IEL. Eric also worked to enhance the risk management strategy and helps develop all levels of leadership at IEL.

July semi-finalist

Tim Williams was selected as a semi-finalist for his work on Batesville Products, Inc.'s business strategy. "Tim has excelled in the business development arena since taking on this role, consistently growing revenue year over year while at the same time providing the company detailed analytical forecasts greatly assisting our operational planning and logistics efforts," says Rock Robinson, VP of Sales at Batesville Products, Inc.

New member spotlight

J. Charles is a third-generation family business located in Northern Kentucky. Their business is known for its prestige personalized awards, drink ware and home and office products. Check out their website to see what we're talking about.

Volunteer spotlight

Gary Bockelman, Wood & Lamping LLC, is July's volunteer spotlight. He serves on the Goering Center's board of advisors on the membership committee. Thanks for your help and support, Gary!

Are you interested in volunteering with us, or know someone who is? Give us a call at 513-556-7185 and ask for more info.

The Family & Private Business Awards

Is it September yet?

Don't miss out on a night of showcasing the unique successes of Greater Cincinnati's best family and private businesses. Join us for the 20th annual Family & Private Business Awards on September 10 at JACK Casino!

"The value of being a goering center member is the collaboration. whether you founded the company or are leading one, it can be a lonely place. here, we learn from each other." -Joe Motz, PRESIDENT of The Motz Corporation

Why have 400-plus business owners joined us?

This summer we are offering business leaders a special opportunity - a trial membership. Gain the knowledge and connections you need for your business' success, and claim your free Goering Center Trial Membership below.

Upcoming events

  • Aug. 21 Communication & Culture Institute - Kickoff REGISTER
  • Aug. 27 Core Member Breakfast - Get Paid Like You Are Excellent REGISTER
  • Sep. 10 20th Annual Family & Private Business Awards REGISTER
  • Sep. 19 Social & Learning Event - Rediscover Purpose REGISTER
  • Sep. 24 Overview Breakfast - Next Generation Institute REGISTER

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