Locations

Here is a list of locations that all OfficeKey members have access to:

BLUE ASH

Westlake Center
4555 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 650
Cincinnati, OH 45242
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DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI

Scripps Center
312 Walnut Street, Suite 1600
Cincinnati, OH 45202
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HYDE PARK

Rookwood Tower
3805 Edwards Road, Suite 550
Cincinnati, OH 45209
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NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Turfway Ridge Office Park
7310 Turfway Road, Suite 550
Florence, KY 41042
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WEST CHESTER

Union Centre
9078 Union Centre Blvd,
Suite 350
West Chester, OH 45069
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Blog

Survey Results: Preferred Networking Format

February 26, 2016
"Survey Results: Preferred Networking Format"

officekey-surveyWe surveyed our clients and contacts to find out what kind of networking events they prefer to attend. Here are the results of the survey. If you are planning a networking event, these results might help you decide on a time and format. 42.9% of those surveyed said the prefer networking event with lunch and a speaker. 23.8% said they prefer happy hour events. Click here to participate in our next survey: What Social Media sites do you specifically use for business? If you have a question you would like us to use for the survey, send an email to [email protected] with the subject line: Survey Question.

 

After Hours Events

Planning An After Hours Event?

January 28, 2016
"Planning An After Hours Event?"

So you’d like to invite clients or associates to meet after hours?

After Hours EventsWe know business doesn’t stop at 5:00 pm. Our facilities are available to our clients after hours. Our online reservation service accommodates reservations on any day of the week; we just need notice during business hours so that we can arrange for access and prepare the space for your group.

 

 

Some events our clients schedule after hours:

  • Presentations
  • Client meetings
  • Strategy Sessions
  • Focus Groups
  • Interviews
  • Conference Calls
  • Depositions

Client Q&A with Garry Kohn, Financial Advisor

January 28, 2016
"Client Q&A with Garry Kohn, Financial Advisor"

Website PhotoQ: Tell us about Kohn Wealth Management Advisors.

A: With nearly 20 years of experience, Kohn Wealth Management Advisors specializes in individual financial planning and small business consulting. As a Certified Financial Planner® Professional and an independent firm, our goal is to help make intelligent choices today to achieve one’s financial goals tomorrow.  We help you understand the opportunities and potential rewards that are available when you take a proactive approach to your personal financial situation.

Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through LM Kohn & Company, a Registered Broker/Dealer, and Member FINRA/SIPC/MSRB. 10151 Carver Road, Suite 100, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Q: How did you get into financial planning?

A: I was a retail buyer for 15 years for Burdines in Miami, Florida and for Belk Stores in Charlotte, North Carolina before deciding to enter in the financial services industry. I witnessed the success of my brother and his broker-dealer firm and decided to change careers and joined his team. Now, I own a branch office and my own wealth management firm under his broker-dealer umbrella.

Q: What type of clients do you work with?

A: I primarily work with individuals and small businesses owners and executives for retirement and college planning, investment management, and risk protection.

Q: What do you enjoy most about what you do?

A: The people. I have the opportunity to meet great people, put together a plan and see the rewards of individuals and families working towards their personal financial goals. For me, seeing a couple enjoying their retirement or a family sending a child to college is very rewarding.  The satisfaction in the work I do is in making a difference in people’s lives.

Q: How long have you had your office at OfficeKey? 

A: I’ve been with OfficeKey since 2011. I’m a charter member of the West Chester office.

Q: How do you spend your time outside of work?

A: I’m the Membership Chairman for the Mason-Deerfield Township Rotary Club, so I spend some free time volunteering in the Mason community. When the weather permits, I enjoy playing golf and watching sports, in particular, Indiana University basketball and college football.

To learn more about Garry and Kohn Wealth Management services, visit Kohn Wealth Management online. 

 

Cincinnati Business Coach

Client Q & A with Todd Uterstaedt, Business Coach

December 28, 2015
"Client Q & A with Todd Uterstaedt, Business Coach"

Cincinnati Business Coach

We would like to thank Todd for taking time to complete our Client Q & A. Keep reading to find out what it’s like to be a business coach in Cincinnati.

Q: Tell us about “From Founder to CEO.”  

A: After a successful career as a Army Intelligence Officer, I went on to coach CEOs and Senior Leaders of Fortune 1000 companies and big private companies for 14 years with equal success. But, I started getting requests to help Startup CEOs navigate some of the leadership issues that go along with scaling a startup once it has traction. To be honest, our original business model was too expensive for almost all of them.

So, it was around the same time that I started getting a bit disenfranchised with helping Corporate CEOs. It’s real hard, as a business coach for one person, to have an impact on these big companies that have calcified cultures. And, well, my true love is helping Founding CEOs change the world with their fresh thoughts, disruptive technologies, boundless energy and desire to have an impact. So we created “From Founder To CEO” in December of 2014, started our FREE podcast in March of 2015 and now we are in the process of created books, courses, and an awesome community that is just right for successful founders who want to be great CEOs.

And, wow, has it taken off like a rocket ship. We had over 30,000 downloads of our podcast in the first 8 months.

Q: How did you become a business coach?  

A: My co-founder and I served in the military together, and we had a passion to develop something of enduring value for our families, and that would allow us to do what we love – coaching. Our experiences as Army officers were very similar to our work as business coaches. It’s really about bringing out the best in people. It’s what we love to do.

Q: Who is your target client?

A: The “From Founder To CEO” platform is all about growing the leadership capacity of Founding CEOs while they grow their company. It targets Founding CEOs of companies that show some early signs of growth, are still looking for clear market validation, and are on the verge of scaling. They have issues with building their team, hiring, delegation, communication, and influence.

Q: Are there any trends impacting the business coaching industry?

Yes! Many baby boomers are retiring, hanging out a “shingle” and calling themselves executive business coaches. This has flooded the market. Therefore, it’s really important to focus your business with online global micro-niches like our two brands: www.daughtersincharge.com and www.fromfoundertoceo.com.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your work as a business coach?

A: There’s that magical moment in time when a Founding CEO breaks through on their own leadership development journey and it has an exponential effect on the growth of their business. I LOVE that moment. Walking beside someone, as their business coach, on their leadership journey from Founder to CEO is so exciting and personally fulfilling.

Q: How long have you been an OfficeKey subscriber?

A: We have been an excited subscriber and customer of OfficeKey for close to 10 years. OfficeKey has been a valuable partner to us. The people at OfficeKey keep us with OfficeKey. They all go out of their way to help our business be successful.

Q; What do you enjoy most about being with OfficeKey?

A: The employees…period. The office space is great. But, I can get that anywhere. People like Sherri, Fran, Jason, Terri, Kim, Susanne, Angela, Bonny, Jackie, and Karnarva are wonderful! We would not be as successful as we have been without their support.

Q; How do you spend your time outside of work?

A: I have a young family and we love to hike. We hike at the Cincinnati Nature Center and in Hocking Hills, Ohio. 

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: My family is my hobby 🙂 When I’m not busy building and leading our business, I love helping my son with baseball or soccer and helping my daughter with soccer and basketball. 

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: The Hunt for Red October with Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin. I served in the U.S. Army during the Cold War and this movie always captured my attention. 

Q: Who’s your favorite singer or band?

A: I have such eclectic tastes in music. I can listen to classical music one minute and then country music the next. but, if I had to choose a favorite it would be Tim McGraw.

Q: What is your favorite quote?

A: Jeremiah 29:11 – “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'”

If you have questions for Todd, visit his website at www.fromfoundertoceo.com.

Client Profile, Nick Maggard, Attorney At Law

November 24, 2015
"Client Profile, Nick Maggard, Attorney At Law"

We were able to track down one of our clients for a quick Q&A. Nick Maggard is a lawyer for Maggard & Meneffe Law Firm, serving the greater Cincinnati area.

IMG_0722-e1447867892517-300x300Q: Does your practice have a niche or a specialty focus?

A: The practice is concentrated on Elder Law which includes:Wills & Trusts, Veterans Benefits, Long-term Care Planning (Medicaid), Estate Planning, Special Needs Planning, Auto accidents for seniors and Durable Powers of Attorney & Living Wills

Q: Who is your best client?

A: Seniors who are concerned about probate and estate planning, veteran’s benefits, or losing everything to long term care expenses such as nursing home costs.

Q: What motivated you to start your own practice?

A: I wanted the freedom to practice in the areas of law that mean the most to me

Q: What do you enjoy most about your job?

A: Seeing a plan come together and the feeling of helping my clients

Q: What do you enjoy most about being with OfficeKey

A: Providing a professional environment for my clients

Q: How do you spend your time outside of work?

A: The thing I enjoy most is being able to spend time with my wife and three children.

Q: What are your hobbies

A: Playing basketball and volunteering.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Top Gun

Q: What is your favorite quote

A: “Do or do not, there is no try.”  -Yoda (Perfect timing for the new movie being released! )

Thank you, Nick for taking time to share your answers! If you would like more information about Maggard & Menefee, you can visit their website.

Liberty Center Now Open

November 7, 2015
"Liberty Center Now Open"

IMG_1601-300x225Caroline McKinney, Economic Development Director for Liberty Township, Ohio, is seeing a vision come to fruition after eight years of planning, hard work and dedication. The New Liberty Center is now open! 

Caroline and the Liberty Township team began working with Steiner + Associates to bring a “mixed-use” commercial development to Liberty Township, about eight years ago. When the economic downturn occurred in 2008, the development team chose to pause the project. A couple years later, they were back in front of the Township ready to move forward.

Liberty Township has historically been a “bedroom community,” which means the majority of property is residential (only 3% commercial property). The goal is to reach 18% commercial, as to not overwhelm residents, but also to balance the community. They are conscious of the need to balance residential and commercial property to create more jobs and increase tax revenue.

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There are nearly 40,000 residents in Liberty Township. The goal is to get on the map as a viable option for commercial development. Having Cincinnati Children’s Liberty Campus in the township is a great indication that Liberty Township indeed is a viable option.

As Cincinnati and Dayton continue to converge, there is a market for shopping and entertainment along I-75.  This is an excellent time for Liberty Center to come to fruition. Phase I is on 65 acres, but Steiner + Associates own another 35 acres in Liberty Township that they can use for future additions.

Although Liberty Township is still rural and only 50% built out, having I-75 and Liberty Way makes Liberty Township an excellent place for retail office and entertainment.

Liberty Center includes residential, entertainment, retail and office space. It officially opened for business on October 22, but many businesses continue to move in. The first phase should be complete in December. The second phase may include a grocer and an expansion across the street.

Steiner + Associates have already brought White Barn, Express, Bath and Body Works, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Banana Republic, Torrid, Victoria’s Secret, Pandora, Sunglass Hut, White House Black Market, and Francesca’s into Liberty Center, as well as entertainment like The Funny Bone and Cobb 15 Luxury Theatres.

Restaurants including Cheesecake Factory, Brio and Kona Grill, have been placed throughout Liberty Center, and there is also an indoor mall with other food options like Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

There is a 120-room AC Hotel by Marriott on the grounds, 200 residential units, as well as green space, fountains and stages for concerts and other events. Parking has not been forgotten. There are metered parking options throughout the development as well as parking lots and garages.

Steiner + Associates developed Easton in Columbus and The Greene in Dayton. They were confident they could design something even better for Liberty Center with the help of their past experience.

Many of the companies filling the complex are hiring, which means hundreds of new jobs! For more information, go to www.Liberty-center.com.

We would like to thank Caroline for coming to OfficeKey to present. We are glad to support surrounding communities in their endeavors!

Key Connections Lunch

Blue Ash Economic Development Update From The Expert

August 31, 2015
"Blue Ash Economic Development Update From The Expert"

Blue Ash Economic Development Manager Visits OfficeKey

blue-ash-ohio-economic-development-300x169Attendees of our Key Connections Lunch in July got the inside scoop on upcoming projects being planned in Blue Ash, and how the Summit Park development is being phased in at a cost of $10M/yr!

The Blue Ash Economic Development Director, Neil Hensley, was insightful and enthusiastic about the future of Blue Ash.

What is the present state of Blue Ash, Ohio?

Blue Ash is home for 2,300 businesses and 11,000 full-time residents. About 40,000 people come to Blue Ash to work each day which means that “earnings” taxes enable Blue Ash to flourish.
Kroger is currently the largest employer (with retail stores and corporate offices in the area), but IT is the fastest growing business sector followed by Biohealth, Market Research, and Advanced Manufacturing. Right now there is only a 2% vacancy in the light industrial zone and office space is running low as well.

What’s in-store in the coming months?

  • Milacron plans to move their headquarters from Oakley to Blue Ash and bring 43 more jobs to the area.
  • P&G – 50 acres on either side.  Planning mixed used development after P&G vacates in 3 years.
  • Kroger is opening two new distribution warehouses on Creek Road very soon.
  • Advanced Pierre Foods is adding 120 new jobs.
  • Ohio National Financial Services is expanding.
  • Summit Park is adding unique, non-chain restaurants like the Brown Dog Cafe, which is moving from its current location near Bob Evans.
  • Summit Park is also going to bring more residential and office space opportunities at the corner of Reed Hartman and Glendale Milford Road.
  • “Downtown” Blue Ash will be renamed  the “Village Center.”

As Blue Ash economic development continues at full-force, OfficeKey is ready to help businesses get off to a great start. Our facilities in Blue Ash currently support 87 businesses. We are excited to be a part of the Future of Blue Ash!

 

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