Greater Springfield Community Guide 2012

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Welcome to Springfield.

We’re thrilled to extend

greetings and invite you

to learn about our community. Whether you

are locating a business here, experiencing our

many attractions and events while visiting or

establishing your home in our community,

we’re happy you’ve chosen to live, work and

play in Greater Springfield –whether it’s for the

day or many years to come.

Once you spend some time in our

community, you’ll see that we’re on our way

to greater things. Downtown Springfield is in

the midst of a major transformation that

has already fostered two hospitals, a

downtown park and major historic building

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restorations. New businesses are settling in

and entertainment venues, including an indoor

ice arena, are in the works. Locally-owned

restaurants offer fine dining in a friendly,

welcoming atmosphere without the long drive

to neighboring larger cities.

The Springfield area is home to an arts

community normally found in much larger

cities. We’re home to the Springfield

Symphony Orchestra, the Springfield Museum

of Art, Clark State Performing Arts Center

and our outdoor Summer Arts Festival, which

celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2011. The

Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference

Center opened in 2011, giving Springfield the edge

in garnering regional and national conferences.

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We are one of only a few communities in

America that can boast a home designed by

Frank Lloyd Wright and a golf course designed

by Donald Ross, who designed some of the

country’s best-loved courses. Our natural

resources, recreation areas and bike trails are

among the finest in the region. Top that off with

a 2,120 acre lake and state park just 10 minutes

from downtown and you’ll see why Greater

Springfield is a great place to call home.

Everywhere you go in our community

you’re bound to run into our greatest asset –

our people. Together we welcome you

and invite you to live, work and play in

Greater Springfield.

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If you’re considering Springfield as a potential home for your new or established business, you’re in

good company. Among metropolitan areas of similar size, we rank second in the country when it comes to economic development that results in capital invest-ment, according to Site Selection maga-zine’s March 2012 issue. We’ve ranked in the top five for the past six years. That success comes as no surprise to area business owners. Located on I-70, between I-71 and I-75, Springfield has its own public airport and is situated less than an hour from international airports in Dayton and Columbus. In addition, our

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community is less than a day’s drive to nearly 60% of the population of the U.S., making Springfield the ideal location for companies that need to move products quickly and transport key personnel across the country efficiently. And we offer a much better value when it comes to costs for facilities and labor. There are existing facilities for a range of businesses and industries while new construction, especially for technol-ogy-based businesses, is taking place all over Clark County. Skilled labor to staff your company is readily available, thanks to the workforce development partnership between the

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Assurant Specialty Property Springfield City SchoolsAdCare Health SystemClark State Community CollegeSpeedway LLCDole Fresh VegetablesCommunity Mercy Health PartnersOhio Air National Guard Base/SpringfieldHonda of America (Clark County employees)Wal-Mart Stores (2 area locations)Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

greater springfield’s largest employersGordon Food ServiceClark County SchoolsKroger Stores City of SpringfieldWittenberg UniversityEby BrownTAC IndustriesYamada North AmericaNavistar InternationalClark County

61 percentof the U.S. Population

70 percent of all North American manufacturing

80 percent of U.S. Corporation-headquarters

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joB creATionGreater Springfield has been named 2nd in the nation for economic growth for metros of its size by Site Selection magazine.

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nationally ranked communityFor the last six years, Greater Springfield has consistently ranked among the top five in the country when it comes to growing jobs. Our location, quality of life and skilled workforce make us the perfect location for you and your business!

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joB growTh leAderSGreater Springfield was named 5th among the country’s job-growth leaders for metros of its size by Business Facilities magazine.

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AffordABle livingGreater Springfield was ranked 8th in the nation for a good life at a good price by Forbes magazine.

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springfield is within 600 miles of:

Chamber’s Community Improvement Corporation, the city of Springfield, Clark County, WorkPlus OneStop Center and Clark State Community College. That award-winning economic development partnership is one of the largest in the region and works aggressively to attract new companies and retain existing

businesses. Regardless of your company’s tenure in Springfield, we’re here to make sure you have the tools you need when it comes to hiring, training, investing and space requirements. From our pipeline of qualified workers, we can amass the employee base you need to make your company a success.

And, if your company wants to locate in the greater Springfield area, but has specialized worker training needs, we can create the training programs your business requires to get your project off the ground. Regardless of your industry, we have a location for you. Small to mid-sized manufacturing firms will soon be able to operate within the city limits at Champion City Industrial Park, which is being built on the site of the former International Harvester, one of our community’s business greats. Construction on PrimeOhio II will begin soon, expanding space adjacent to I-70. This second phase is being built near PrimeOhio, which houses more than 2,200 manufacturing and distribution jobs. NextEdge Applied Research & Technology Park is home to high-tech companies and is shovel ready for new tech-related endeavors. Adjacent to the Springfield Beckley Municipal Airport, AirPark Ohio is undergoing an expansion project that will double its size, allowing existing businesses to expand accordingly. Greater Springfield – where business works.


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Anchored by our beautiful city hall plaza, downtown Springfield has established

itself as a regional destination for entertainment, recreation, history and the arts. Today, it has added state-of-the-art medical centers, new green spaces and downtown offices and convention space to the mix. In the last three years, downtown has seen the completion of the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Ohio Valley

Surgical Center, Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts & Conference Center, National Road Commons, and the renovation of the historic Bushnell Building, which is the new home for Code Blue. New retail, restaurant and office space have followed, including a general store, an arts collective in the historic heritage center, and a children’s specialty boutique. Add to that our first-class performing arts center, historic museums, restaurants, lodging and our

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plaza events - Culture Fest, Downtown Sounds, Holiday in the City - and you can see why businesses are choosing to locate downtown. And we’re not done. New construction, including a new indoor ice arena is in the works. And thanks to the Greater Springfield Moving Forward Downtown Committee, the community’s common vision for a thriving, mixed-use downtown will continue to become a reality.


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Early in its history, all roads led to Springfield. Literally. For more than a decade, we were

the final stop on the National Road, which brought thousands of bright, enterprising individuals here and resulted in our community becoming home to their ideas and innovation. From the world-famous Champion reaper to the world’s largest developer of new rose varieties, our community was founded on great ideas. And, we made sure those ideas were safeguarded – Harry Toulmin, the most prominent patent attorney in the early 20th century, had his offices in the beautiful

Bushnell Building located in the heart of downtown Springfield. The Wright Brothers secured seven patents for their flying machine in Toulmin’s office. The architecture in our historic districts, most notably East High Street and South Fountain Avenue, are tangible evidence of the wealth and innovation that are a vital component of our his-tory. Visitors can tour the South Fountain Historic District to view late 19th century homes. East High Street – known as “Millionaires Row” for its opulent Victorian and Queen Anne mansions – was once home to luminaries such as Ohio Governor Asa Bushnell and automotive

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House


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Daughters of the American Revolution members at Madonna

relocation ceremony

SPRINGFIELD CVB www.visitspringfieldohio.comHERITAGE CENTER www.heritagecenter.usWESTCOTT HOUSE www.westcotthouse.orgTHE TURNER FOUNDATION www.hmturnerfoundation.orgRESTORE SPRINGFIELD www.restorespringfield.org

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westcott house Frank Lloyd Wright (Falling Water, Robie House)

Bushnell & warder Bldgs.Shepley, Rutan and Coolidge (Art Museum of Chicago)

news-Sun Bldg.Schultze and Weaver (Waldorf-Astoria NYC)

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industry legend Burton Westcott. Famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Westcott House, which is now one of the premier Frank Lloyd Wright house museums in the United States. A $5.8 million restoration in 2005 returned the Westcott House to its original splendor and sealed its status as one of his greatest works. The Pennsylvania House, commonly known as “The Inn at the End of the Pike,” opened in 1839 and provided welcome relief for pioneers heading west on the

National Road. This beautifully restored 24-room house is now open to the public, displaying historical artifacts collected and maintained by The Daughters of the American Revolution. In 2011, the DAR gave its blessing to the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce to move the circa-1928 Madonna of the Trail statue from its long-time home at Springfield’s western edge to a new downtown park, National Road Commons. The statue – one of 12 commissioned by the national DAR

organization in 1927 – honors the courage and sacrifice of the country’s founding mothers. The 12 statues were placed along the National Road from Maryland to California. The beloved statue’s new downtown location is just a block away from the keeper of our community’s history – the Heritage Center of Clark County. Acclaimed as one of the nation’s finest regional museums, the Heritage Center chronicles life in Springfield through some 200,000 artifacts and interactive displays. Just one trip through the museum and you’ll understand why we are passionate about preserving our history as we move our community into the future. The Springfield Preservation Alliance works to preserve our existing architectural resources and raise public appreciation of these treasures through tours, lectures and special programs. Their walking tours are a must for any visitor or resident. Our past still shines through as we move toward a bright future. While we draw on the great ideas from our past, we’re nurturing great ideas from our residents, whether those ideas are in business, the arts or technology. Our innovative spirit is the driving force in the reinvention of our downtown and is helping expand our notion of business. The exquisite collections and beautiful backdrop of the Springfield Museum of Art earned it a prestigious Smithsonian Affiliate designation in 2012, making it the only Smithsonian Affiliate Art Museum in Ohio. With a coveted American artists permanent collection, the museum features Smithsonian and other traveling exhibits - such as the recent “Full Deck” skateboard art exhibit - for art lovers of all ages. From Mozart to Copeland, Vivaldi toZimmer,the69year-oldSpringfieldSymphony Orchestra celebrates the finest composers from the past and the present through both classical and modern multimedia performances held at 1,500-seat Clark State Performing Art Center, in the heart of downtown.


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Ohio’s only Smithson-ian Affiliate art museum features renowned Ohio artists such as Berenice Abbott, George Bellow and A.T. Bricher.

living ArtsWhether you enjoy your art in a musuem, in a concert hall or as a piece of architecture, Springfield can satisfy the art lover in everyone.

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orcheSTrAThe Springfield Symphony draws music lovers from across the state.

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weSTcoTT hoUSeCompleted in 1908, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House is the earliest Wright-designed house built in Ohio.

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Achieve Greater Business Success And Better Balance In Your Life.We eventually come to the place where we recognize that a truly successful career and life takes greater balance. The kind

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together in one environment the ingredients of success - for a quality, comfortable and convenient work /life. It starts with

a smart home base for your business. Something that technology, advanced manufacturing , logistics and service businesses

find here. Then there’s access to a well-trained workforce, thanks to great local educational institutions. But that’s just half

the story. Greater Springfield has a fun, creative culture that makes our

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In the mid-1850s, a local man invented a harvesting machine that, by virtue of winning so many

competitions at state fairs, became known as “the Champion reaper.” William Whitely’s machine became so popular that Springfield became known as the “Champion City.” Whitely’s design made such a dramatic impact on the industry of farming that a patent model of his machine resides in the Smithsonian Institution. In addition to securing a promising title for our city, Whitely and business partner Jerome Fassler created an agricultural implements operation – The

Champion Company – which grew to become the largest facility of its kind in the world. During the 1880s, the company, which employed more than 2,000 workers, was the world’s largest manufacturer of farm implements. Later, The Champion Company became one of the five companies that merged to become International Harvester. International, now known as Navistar and still a business force in Springfield, has long been a part of our community’s history. The farm machinery business spurred the creation of one of Springfield’s most-famed companies,

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Crowell-Collier Publishing. Conceived by P.P. Mast to produce Farm & Fireside magazine which promoted his company’s farm implements, Crowell-Collier became the publisher of some of the country’s foremost magazines including Woman’s Home Companion, American Weekly, Collier’s Farm News and Household Journal. In the decades that followed, Springfield residents remained convinced that their hometown was a great place to live. That opinion has been showcased on a national level in the pages of Newsweek and U.S. News & World Report. In 1983, Newsweek — in its 50th anniversary issue that revolved entirely around Springfield —

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hArTmAn rock gArdenWhat began in 1932 as a modest concrete fish pond in Ben Hartman’s back yard is now a revered folk-art treasure. Restored by the Kohler Foundation in 2008.

museums and parks give a nod to our rich heritage Into history? Then we have just what you’re looking for. From a stage-coach-era lodge to a 250,000-stone depressions-era treasure, there’s plenty of hands-on history lessons waiting for you. Here’s a few places to get you started.

pennSylvAniA hoUSeOnce an important stopover for west-bound pioneers, this 1839-circa museum boasts an extensive display of antique furnishings.

dAniel herTzler hoUSeThe Pennsylvania Bank-style house is furnished in the pre- Civil War 1850s period style. Legend says Hertzler still haunts his former home.

A.B. grAhAm memoriAl pArkIn honor of the founder of 4-H, the A.B. Graham Memorial Park, down-town Springfield, is the site of the first meeting of the “Boys and Girls Agricultural Club.”

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called us the “typification of the American Dream.” U.S. News regularly includes our area hospitals, universities and colleges on its annual “best” lists. And the accolades just keep coming. In 2011, Forbes magazine named Springfield the 8th “Best Place to Live Cheaply.” Business Facilities magazine

ranked Greater Springfield 5th on its list of job growth leaders for mid-sized metropolitan areas in 2011, and Site Selection magazine ranked us 2nd in the nation among cities of similar size in 2012 when it comes to economic development that resulted in capital investment.

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In 1902, International Truck Company, (Navistar) was founded in Springfield. Over the next decade, 10 more vehicle companies followed, including: Bramwell, Brenning, Foos, Frayer- Miller, Kelly Steam, Russell-Springfield and Westcott.


westcott houseCompleted in 1908, The Westcott House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie Style home in Ohio and one of the country’s finest Wright house museums

heritage centermuseumThe spectacular City Building & Market built in 1890 is known by architectural aficio-nados for its stunning Richardsonian Romanesque design

Bushnell BuildingThis downtown structure – designed by Shepley, Rutan & Coolidge – has been recently restored to historic standards

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famous sprinGfielDers:Alaina Reed Hall - actressAlbert Belmont Graham (founder of 4-H)Davey Moore - boxerJonathan Winters - actor and comedianJohn Legend - singer and musicianJ. Warren Keifer - Civil War general and Speaker of the HouseLillian Gish - actress

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Greater Springfield is known throughout Ohio as the home of many of the state’s finest

festivals and events. From South Vienna’s Corn Festival to Springfield’s CultureFest these family friendly events are a fitting celebration of all the things that make Greater Springfield a special place to live and raise a family. Perhaps our best-known event is the annual Summer Arts Festival, which has been bringing top-quality entertainment to our area for more than four decades. For six weeks, spanning June and July, regional and national artists and acts – including local musical sensations John

Legend and Griffin House – take the stage at the recently-renovated Veterans Park. A lawn chair or blanket is the only admission required. Verdant and historic George Rogers Clark Park is the setting for our nation-ally-recognized festival, The Fair at New Boston. The event, now in its 30th year, attracts families and history buffs from across the country. The fair takes place in a recreated 18th century village, replete with artisan craftspeople, food vendors and entertainers who show off their love and knowledge of a time long ago. You might even do a double-take as you see a George Rogers Clark look-alike ride by on his trusty steed.

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Considered an antiques powerhouse, Springfield is home to largest indoor antiques mall in the U.S. The Antiques Extravaganza, at the Clark County Fairgrounds, features dealers from around the country and draws collectors from around the world. The Westcott House pays tribute to its architect with an annual celebration honoring the birthday of Frank Lloyd Wright. This event features a big band on the lawn and a live auction populated with goods from local, regional and international artists. The museum’s Perfectly Frank series celebrates beauty, art and romance through live music and

Antique extravaganzaThe May and September Antique Extravganzas at the Clark County Fairgrounds feature 2,000 vendors and 20,000 attendees

heart of ohioClocking in at about 116,000 sq. ft., Springfield’s Heart of Ohio Antique Center is the country’s largest indoor antique mall featuring over 650 dealers

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jUne And jUly Grab your lawn chair and join your neighbors at Veteran’s Park for a summer full of free nightly concerts and shows.

mark your calendar for these annual events:From spring through the holidays, there’s always something to do in Greater Springfield. While dates vary for many venues, here are a few that you can count on happening the same time every year.

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SepTemBer Enjoy an authentic 18th century trade fair with artisans, entertainment and food in George Rogers Clark Park.

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ThAnkSgiving weekendThis free downtown event features Santa’s arrival, the Grand Il-lumination Ceremony and Rossi’s Famous Fireworks.

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SepTemBerCome celebrate our diverse culture through dance, food and enter-tainment. Held at City Hall Plaza each fall.

multimedia performances, poetry readings and film screenings. Perfectly Frank includes the popular PechaKucha series, which offers artists and creative types of all ilks the opportunity to display their work in 20-second bursts. Springfield is the birthplace of 4-H, and our community knows how to hold a county fair. Held in late summer, the Clark County Fair is one of the largest, best-attended fairs in the state. After the fair is over, there is no shortage of exciting events held year-round at the Clark County Fairgrounds, home of the regionally acclaimed Champions Center. The venue hosts national horse competitions, national trade shows, regional conferences and events and some of the area’s most beautiful weddings.

The world comes to Springfield in late summer when CultureFest takes over City Hall plaza. Featuring tasty ethnic food, brightly-colored traditional dress and music and dance from all over the world, the annual event celebrates our community’s diversity in a fun and tasty way. During the spring and summer months, the grounds around the Heritage Center are transformed into the site of our outdoor Farmers Market, which showcases a rainbow of Ohio’s best fruits, vegetables, meats and cheeses fresh from local farms. Lingering a little longer will provide an opportunity to enjoy the dozens of beautifully crafted items and gifts created by local artisans who also set up shop at the Saturday morning event.

Everybody loves a parade and we are no exception. Springfield’s Memorial Day Parade – the largest in the country – and the New Carlisle Heritage of Flight Festival featuring the Flying Angels Parade of Planes are two of the region’s finest. Witnessing our parades offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the personalities of our cities, townships and villages from spring through winter. Our activity-packed year wraps up with the highlight of the season, Holiday in the City. Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and attracting some 15,000 people, Holiday in the City features a music-filled parade, fireworks, Santa’s arrival and the lighting of the community Christmas tree. Children of all ages will be wowed as they view vintage store window displays from Lord & Taylor in Manhattan and Marshall Fields in Chicago. A stop at the larger-than-life Santaland in the Heritage Center – Santa’s home for a few weekends before Christmas – will cap off a wonderful family experience. We guarantee being part of our “Holiday” magic will put you in the spirit like nothing else.


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A source of pride in our community is the educational opportunities available to

children in grades K-12. You will find this exemplified in the city where, thanks to voters’ support in 2000, all existing buildings were replaced. Springfield City Schools now holds class in its new facilities that include 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, Keifer Alternative School and Springfield High School. Advanced placement offerings at the high school level result in an impressive degree of student success on AP college-placement tests. The district also

offers the well-respected International Baccalaureate program, which brings rigorous college-level instruction into the high school classroom. By implementing the highly successful small school concept, Springfield High School offers students five academies with distinct concentrations: Preparatory Academy, Exploratory Academy, STEM Academy, Health and Human Services Academy and International Arts and Communications Academy. Quality education does not stop at Springfield’s city limits. Our six county school districts -- Northeastern,

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Southeastern, Greenon, Clark-Shawnee, Northwestern and Tecumseh –were all rated “effective” or higher in the 2011 Ohio Board of Education’s Annual Report Card. In fact, Clark County was the only county in the state to have all of its districts receive this rating. So, whether you prefer an urban or rural district, you can be confident your child will receive a quality education in any of our public schools. And, when it comes to private schools, Clark County is home to the region’s best:• CatholicCentralHighSchool,

boasting a college acceptance rate of 100 percent, is part of the Catholic Central School District, which serves students in grades K-12.

• RidgewoodSchool–oneoftheoldestindependent co-ed day schools in the state –serves students in grades 1-8,

graduating students who regularly become valedictorians and student leaders at their high schools of choice.

• EmmanuelChristianAcademyprovidesChristian-based education in a facility that serves pre-school through high school students.

• NightingaleMontessoriisthearea’sonly Montessori school, providing an individually-focused education for chil-dren in kindergarten through 12th grade.

The Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center is a skill development and career technical education center, offering 28 career preparatory programs for juniors and seniors who are enrolled in all Clark County schools. Dual Enrollment and Post Secondary Educational Opportunities provided by Wittenberg University and Clark State Community College offer qualified area

high school students the opportunity to earn high school and college credits while still enrolled at their home high schools. If you want to expand your child’s education beyond the classroom, extra-curricular programs are available to fill their days with unique experi-ences that provide a life-long benefit. After-school and summer enrichment programs are provided by many area organizations including Clark State Community College, Springfield Museum of Art, Wittenberg University, National Trail Parks & Recreation District, the Springfield Family YMCA and Clark County Public Library.


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projecT jerichoThis national-award-winning program offers a variety of performing arts workshops, artist residencies and family performances for area youth.

Arts immersion programs enrich educationLearning doesn’t end when the school day does in our community. Students can enjoy the intellectual and emotional benefits of the arts through many of our after school programs. Here’s a sample:

weSTcoTT deSign STUdioA multimedia summer program for students 13-18 years old. Students work with artists, architects and design professionals in this free program.

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Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Paddle down whitewater country on Buck Creek. Greater Springfield offers some spectacular whitewater locations. Bring your own gear, or

rent when you get here.

Fishing & HuntingCast your line into some of the best

fishing hot spots in the area. Like the nearby Mad River (great for trout and bass), or the C.J. Brown Reservoir at Buck Creek State Park

(popular for walleye, bluegill, catfish and bass). Take aim at favorite in-season

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Biking, Hiking & Trail RunningEscape to the countless miles of

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wandering countless acres of picturesque parks throughout Greater Springfield.

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their journey to the next level in Springfield. Our region boasts some of the best bouldering terrain. Whether you want to

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Boating, Sailing & WindsurfingClark County offers plenty of areas to drop anchor, including Clark Lake and the C.J. Brown Reservoir. Whether you want to bring your boat, windsurf all day

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The outdoors doesn’t get any greater than this. Right around the bend in Greater Springfield, a world of outdoor destinations await in the ECO Sports Corridor. So whether your passion is whitewater, boating, hiking, swimming, biking, or all of the above, you’ll find a great escape—without venturing far from your back yard.

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Isn’t it about time you enjoyed life a little? A world of exhilarating, interesting and entertaining destinations awaits

you IN Greater Springfield. The new ECO Sports Corridor is sure to get your adrenaline pumping. Whether

kayaking the whitewater of Buck Creek, bouldering in Veteran’s Park or hitting the trails by foot or bike you’re sure

to enjoy the Greater Outdoors. While you’re at it, don’t forget to enjoy the many camping, boating, fishing and

swimming spots throughout Clark County including the Splash Zone Water Park. Perhaps you’d like to relive

history. See the countless heritage and architecture sites throughout our region. Explore the past at the Heritage

Center Museum, Pennsylvania House or Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House. Or take a walking tour through

the many community historic districts. Discover a “find” of your own and take a little history home with you by

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If your style is a bit more relaxed, why not take in a show or exhibit? Whether at the Clark State Performing Arts Center downtown,

Veterans’ Amphitheater, or the Springfield Museum of Art, wonderful programs of almost every taste – including the month-long

free Summer Arts Festival - await you. After the show, catch dinner at one of our unique fine dining destinations,

or enjoy more casual fare. Or just wander a bit through our beautiful parks, historic downtown and our exceptional

assortment of public art. When it comes time to call it a night, rest up for your next day of adventure at a full-service

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With more than a dozen institutions of higher learning within a 40-mile

radius of our downtown, Springfield is the perfect place to launch your child – or yourself – on the higher educational journey you’ve been looking for. Wittenberg University, a 165 year old, nationally ranked Lutheran-affiliated liberal arts institution, continues to be an educational leader by pushing the boundaries. Wittenberg attracts students with adventurous spirits and takes pride in its alumni who change the world. In addition to its traditional course offerings in the humanities, arts and

sciences, Wittenberg offers distinct academic programming in areas not found at many liberal arts institutions including business and entrepreneurship, East Asian studies, computational science and teacher education certification. Located within walking distance from downtown Springfield, Wittenberg has been named one of the most beautiful campuses in the U.S. by the Princeton Review. A quick 10 minute drive south of Springfield brings you to Cedarville University, a 125 year-old Christian learning community that provides strong academic programs in conjunction with a focus on

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lifelong leadership and service. Students at Cedarville regularly express their satisfaction with course offerings and other learning opportunities. Nationally recognized for its academics, graduation rates and accredited science and health programs, Cedarville equips its students for life after college and grounds them in biblical truths. Urbana University, located 15 miles north of Springfield, is a private, liberal

arts university situated on a small campus that provides the perfect atmosphere for sustaining strong relationships among students, faculty and staff. Founded in 1850, Urbana University offers a liberal arts education that emphasizes student learning through courses offered and a critical look at morals and ethics. Antioch University Midwest, with a branch in nearby Yellow Springs, has more

than 4,000 adult students who access educational opportunities on five campuses in four states, online and around the world through Antioch Education Abroad, the university’s immersion service and study program. Antioch’s innovative Leadership and Change Ph.D. program is nationally known for its curriculum revolving around creating organizational change influenced by professional experience. WYSO, a leading public radio affiliate and an essential source of global news and opinion also calls Antioch home. Ohio’s first accredited two-year technical college, Clark State Community College, is among the state’s fastest growing educational institutions. The college, now operating in its fifth decade, offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs designed to meet the needs of both traditional and non-traditional students. In 2010, Clark State and insurance claims management company CodeBlue collaborated to create a program to train and certify claims managers in water mitigation. With campuses in Springfield, Beavercreek and Bellefontaine and an extensive online course offering, Clark State Community College is just a short drive or mouse click away.


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new cArliSle popUlATion 5,800 Clark County’s second larg-est city, New Carlisle enjoys a vibrant downtown and is just minutes away from the “crossroads of America.”

clark county’s 140,000 residents enjoy both urban and rural living Nearly one-half of Clark County’s population live in our smaller cities and villages. If a small town or rural setting is what you are looking for, take a stroll down New Carlisle’s main street, or take in the acres of farmland that surround South Charleston and you’ll see why so many of our residents call these areas home.

enon popUlATion 2,400 Once a bedroom community for Dayton, Enon has grown in its own rights as the headquarters of Speedway Corp. and the home of the Enon Applebutter Festival.

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SoUTh viennA popUlATion 400Home of the national, large equipment auctioneers, Richie Brothers, and the South Vienna Corn Festival this community embraces it agricultural roots.

including architecture and business is exemplified in Springfield’s historic downtown, and is always ready to greet you. Recreational offerings, from more than 6,000 acres of vibrant parks to the Buck Creek corridor will only add to your family’s fun and you’ll see what our residents and visitors have known all along. Life is greater in Springfield.

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We’re Working To Keep Springfield The Picture of Good Health.When it comes to the health of our community, as it has for generations, Springfield Regional Medical Center stands at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine and compassionate care. Whatever your medical need—minor or severe, immediate or ongoing, from child birth to robotic surgery—we are at the ready with the region’s most comprehensive range of healthcare services. From workforce to household, we’re bringing about a better quality of life by ensuring a better quality of health. To learn more, visit www.SpringfieldRegional.org.

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minimally invasive procedures. Patients’ surgical needs including general procedures, ear, nose and throat, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management, plastic surgery, podiatry and urology are cared for at the facility. The Springfield Regional Cancer Center includes leading edge technology with a team of highly skilled experts, located along Buck Creek in a healing, peaceful environment. Just east of the South Fountain Historic District, Rocking Horse Community Health Center – a federally qualified health center – provides

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services to children and adults. The facility offers services, including obstetrics, to all residents, regardless of income or insurance coverage, with its mission to provide area residents “a medical home that is safe and generously effective” regardless of income. Health care in Springfield is growing in other ways, too, with $45 million in expansion projects underway. New facilities in the works include:• SpringfieldRegionalMedicalCenter’s

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Wright-Patterson Medical Center, located 17 miles southwest of Springfield at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, provides a complete range of services

to nearly 57,000 eligible military beneficiaries in the region. Veterans can access Springfield’s Community Based Outpatient Clinic at 512 S. Burnett Road. The facility offers Veteran’s health care services including home-based health care and outpatient mental health services. The Dayton, OH VA Medical Center, at 4100 W. Third Street, offers a full range of services to area Veterans. It’s reassuring to know that whatever your health care needs, the expertise and quality care you need for you and your family is close to home.


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With two technologically advanced hospitals recently opened in

downtown Springfield, it’s no surprise that our universities and colleges offer numerous health-related educational programs. The 100 year-old Community Hospital School of Nursing became part of the Clark State Community College network in 2012. Renamed the Clark State Community College-Springfield Regional School of Nursing, the school offers an accredited, four-semester Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree, an LPN to RN transition program

and a paramedic to RN transition program. The college offers a 10-month LPN program and is developing allied health partnerships with other community colleges for programs such as respiratory therapist and radiology technician. Graduates of Clark State’s nursing program can continue their educations through Cedarville University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or Urbana University’s Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Nursing programs. Urbana offers classes at its Urbana and Springfield campuses.

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With more than 6,600 acres of park land at your disposal, the

options for outdoor entertainment are seemingly endless. The centerpiece of our outdoor recreational amenities is Buck Creek State Park, a joint effort between the Army Corps of Engineers and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, which includes nearly 1,900 acres of land and a 2,120 acre lake – C.J. Brown Dam and Reservoir. The park in-cludes a sand beach and swimming area; walking, bicycling and horseback riding trails; playgrounds; picnic and camping areas; and a full-service marina, making

it a haven for fishermen, bikers, boaters, campers, hikers and runners. Water adventures continue down-stream with canoeing on Buck Creek and white-water kayak sports at the new ECO Sports Corridor. The Buck Creek White-water Project, the idea that gave life to ECO Sports, has developed two sites – at the Springfield Museum of Art and Snyder Park – where thrill-seekers can kayak through the rapids. When completed, the project will feature six miles of waterway fun. If golf is your game, we have some ideal spots. Greater Springfield boasts nine regulation golf courses including the

S p o r T S & r e c r e A T i o n

acres of parks, WaterWays anD trails invite you to play


Welcome to the Greater Outdoors

teractive view

Springfield Museum of Art, the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in Ohio, and hosts our annual Summer Arts Festival at its Turner Pavilion. The park also boasts a playground, hiking trails and amateur bouldering on its scenic cliffs. Reid Park is home to two 18-hole golf courses. The Clark County Parks District includes several local area parks including: George Rogers Clark Park, Hertzler House, Davidson Interpretive Center, Estel Wenrick Wetlands, Little Miami Scenic Trail and Prairie Grass Trail. The mission of the CCPD is to preserve our nature and history through active stewardship of the assets in Springfield and beyond. Spending the day at George Rogers, which is the site of the Hertzler House and is adjacent to the Davidson Interpretive Center, will transport you to another time in history. The Hertzler House is the restored home of Daniel Hertzler, a mid-19th century entrepreneur and land owner. The Davidson Interpretive Center sits on what was a Shawnee Indian settlement and the site of the Battle of Peckuwe, the largest battle of the American Revolution west of the Allegheny Mountains. American Colonel George Rogers Clark attacked the settlement, driving out the Shawnee and creating opportunities for colonial settlers. Clark County rests at the center of 250 miles of biking and recreational trails stretching across five counties, passing over a variety of terrains. The Little Miami Scenic Trail, which connects Springfield to Yellow Springs, is a popular 10-mile trek that leads to John Bryan State Park and the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Youth recreational opportunities are almost limitless, from organized sports to not-so-organized fun, such as Splash ZoneWaterPark,MitchellAvenueSkatePark or the Family Indoor Ice Arena planned for downtown. Springfield invites you to come out and play.

our parks

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diSTricT685 acres with 16 miles of bike/walking trails.Includes George Rogers Clark Park and 250-acre Estel Wenrick Wetlands.

it’s green in greater SpringfieldWith 6,000 acres of parks, 41 miles of recreational trails and a 2,000 acre reservoir, Greater Springfield has your outdoor adventure planned for you.

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recreATion diSTricT1,200 acres with 25 miles of bike/walking trails. Includes Snyder and Veteran’s Park, golf courses,SplashZoneand future ice arena.

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4,030 acres including a 2,120-acre lake. Offers swimming, camping, marina, fishing, hiking, cottages, bridle trail and nature study.


ntprd.orgclarkcountyparkdistrict.org buckcreekstatepark.org

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golf springfield private clubsSpringfield Country Club boasts a Donald Ross designed course that plays host annually to U.S. Open qualifying tournaments

public coursesA favorite of locals is Windy Knoll Golf Club – a links inspired design constructed on the site of a former horse farm

instructionAt Down Under Par Golf Academy Australian born Golf Professional, John Wilkinson, helps students improve their golf games, regardless of the level at which they play

PRIVATE

Springfield Country ClubPar 72, 6,684 yards2315 Signal Hill Road937-399-0351www.springfieldccoh.org

Springfield Elks 51 Golf CoursePar 72, 6,527 yards1536 Villa Road937-399-2304

MUNICIPAL

Snyder Park Golf CoursePar 72, 6,381 yardsSnyder Park Road937-324-7383www.ntprd.org/s_park_golf_course.htm

Reid Memorial Park Golf CourseSouth Course, Par 72, 6,502 yardsNorth Course, Par 72, 6,760 yards1325 S. Bird Road937-324-7725www.ntprd.org/reid_park_golf_course.htm

PUBLIC

Rocky Lakes Golf CoursePar 70, 6,075 yards3950 S. Yellow Springs St.937-322-3211www.golflink.com/golf-courses/

Locust Hills Golf Club-2 coursesPar 72, 6,576 yds & 6,752 yards5575 N. River Road800-872-4918www.locusthillsgc.com

National Golf LinksPar 72, 7,200 yardsSouth Charleston877-730-7676www.nationalgolflinks.org

Windy Knoll Golf ClubPar 71, 6,820 yards500 Roscommon Dr.937-399-0001www.windyknollgolfclub.com

Sugar Isle Golf CoursePar 72, 6,350 YardsOhio 235 New Carlisle, Ohio937-845-8699www.sugarislegolf.com

Concert in the Park at Turner Pavilion

second-ranked private club in Ohio, located at the Springfield Country Club. The golf course at this 110-year-old club was designed by legendary golfer and golf course architect Donald Ross, whose own golf legacy lives on at Pinehurst. Springfield’s park system, which is part of the National Trail Parks and Recreation District, has long been the envy of other Ohio cities. The “green belt” is comprised of Snyder Park, Reid Park and Veterans Park. Snyder Park has been called “Springfield’s Central Park” and includes tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic shelters and a golf course. Veterans Park is home to the

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Headquartered in Springfield, Sheehan Brothers Vending provides vending and office coffee to west central and

southwestern areas of Ohio. We are a locally owned and family operated business founded in 1956 and currently

serve 300 plus customers in a nineteen-county region. We operate our own on-site commissary and pride ourselves

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$68 stays in the community

At a national or regional chain store,

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inDex of aDvertisersAntioch University Midwest ........................................................24AE Fickert ..................................................................................... 19Baker Krizner Financial Planning ................................................ 47Beacon of Hope/Kairos Koffee ...................................................49Bill Marine Auto Center ................................................................ 11Brower Insurance .........................................................................39Buy Springfield ............................................................................48Cedarville University ....................................................................38Clark County Fairgrounds ...........................................................42Champion’s Center ......................................................................42Community Improvement Corp ..................................................14Citizens National Bank ................................................................24Clark Schaefer Hackett ................................................................. 6Clark State Community College .................................................30Comfort Keepers .........................................................................39Courtyard by Marriott ................................................................... 11Convention & Visitors Bureau .............................................. 26-27EcoSports Corridor ...................................................................... 25Events Calendar ........................................................................... 19Fifth Third Bank............................................................................. 11First Diversity Management Group ............................................46FirstEnergy ................................................................................... 10Fitness Cellar................................................................................49Frank Gates/Avizent ....................................................................30Hampton Inn ................................................................................ 18Hauck Brothers Heating & Cooling ............................................34Heartland Federal Credit Union .................................................. 10Hill Apartments ............................................................................30Home City Federal Savings Bank ................................................46Honda ............................................................................................. 7Huntington National Bank............................................................15Incenta Federal Credit Union ......................................................43International Harvester Credit Union .........................................50Itsy Fits .........................................................................................49Kapp Construction .......................................................................31Laird’s Tax Service .......................................................................43Lee’s Famous Recipe ....................................................................31Littleton & Rue Funeral Home & Crematory ..............................43Navistar ....................................................................................... 18Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital ......................................................38Oxiem Brand Interactions ............................................................. 6Post Printing .................................................................................50 Real Estate II/The McAllister Team ............................................34Reliant Restoration ........................................................................ 7Ridgewood School ....................................................................... 19Roger Storer & Sons .................................................................... 47Rollins Moving & Storage ............................................................34Season’s Bistro and Grille ...........................................................49Security National Bank ................................................................ 10Shamrock Lanes ..........................................................................49Sheehan Brothers Vending ......................................................... 47Springfield City Schools ..............................................................24Springfield-Clark County Safety Council ................................... 18Springfield Masonic Community ................................................46Springfield News-Sun ..................................................................39Springfield Regional Medical Center .......................................... 35United Way ...................................................................................38Victory Lanes ...............................................................................49Villa Springfield ............................................................................ 47Virtual Map ..................................................................................... 7Wallace & Turner ...........................................................................15Wittenberg University ...................................................................31WorkPlus of Clark County ............................................................15Wright-Patt Credit Union ............................................................... 6



HELPING OUR COMMUNITY

Attract new business and new jobs

• Supporting growth at PrimeOhio Industrial Park• Developing PrimeOhio II / Champion City Business Park• Bringing in companies such as Code Blue and Thirty- One

Gifts• Growing existing companies

Build

A voice for local business• Advocating for businesses on the

local, state and federal levels• Delivering business-related legislative

bulletins and alerts• Providing real-time information on

GreaterSpringfieldVotes.comA voice for the community

• Securing community funding through PDAC• Protecting the future of Springfield Air National Guard Base• Fostering strong relationship with Wright Patterson

Air Force Base

Delivering value-added services• Providing more than 22,000 Speedway discount cards to

member companies for their employees and spouses – average saving per employee $125 annually

• Saving members more than $500,000 in workers compensation premiums

• Distributing prescription, eye and hearing saving cards for up to 75 percent savings

• Member-only commercial electric-rate discount from FirstEnergy Solutions.

• Saving members 20% off health insurance

Advocate Serve

If you have a business or are part of an organization in Greater Springfield, you have an interest, a stake in our community’s well-being. Helping move Greater Springfield forward is in your best interest. But what can you do to contribute to the momentum that has been created? We have the answer. Unlike the advertisement that asks for a few good men, the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce needs you, the entire business community, to be a part of a never-ending campaign to become all that we can be. Are you in? For membership information go to www.gotchamber.com or phone 937-325-7621.

Be A Part Of Something Greater.

Making a case for Greater Springfield• Regionview magazine—keeping the

community up-to-date on business news• Community guide—attracting new businesses and

residents• E-Newsletter with legislative updates

Communicate

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce20 South Limestone Street, Suite 100 | Springfield, OH 45502

Toll Free: 800.803.1553 | Tel: 937.325.7621Web: GreaterSpringfield.com

Greater Springfield Community Guide 2012

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