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Member of the Month
Dot The i Creative, founded in 2010 by Matt Adams, is a full-service advertising and design agency specializing in digital marketing and web design. The agency's name pays homage to Adams' experiences at the Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD) and The Ohio State University, where he had the honor of "Dotting the i" in the renowned Script Ohio.
Over the years, Dot The i Creative has assembled a diverse team of professionals, each bringing unique expertise in areas such as web development, social media, and account management. This collective talent enables the agency to offer a comprehensive suite of services tailored to meet the specific needs of small businesses. Their offerings include:
- Affordable Web Design & Development
Dot The i Creative specializes in building beautiful, user-friendly websites that balance aesthetics and functionality. They ensure every website is optimized for user experience and analytics, helping small businesses turn their online presence into a powerful tool for growth. Whether it’s a brand-new site or a redesign, their solutions are affordable and designed with the client’s budget in mind. - Social Media Management
Managing social media can be overwhelming for small businesses, but Dot The i Creative makes it easy. Their team handles everything from content creation to channel management, ensuring clients stay connected with their audience while saving time and resources. - Content Creation
Great content is the heart of successful marketing, and Dot The i Creative delivers. From engaging copywriting and vibrant graphic design to professional photography and video production, they provide everything businesses need to tell their story effectively. - Search Engine Optimization (SEO): Enhancing website visibility and search engine rankings to drive organic traffic and increase conversions.
- PPC & Digital Advertising: Crafting targeted campaigns across search engines, banner ads, mobile networks, and social media platforms to attract and engage potential customers.
Central to their approach is the "Four Pillars" strategy, encompassing Lead Generation, Branding, Optimization, and Retention. This methodology ensures that all aspects of a client's marketing infrastructure work in harmony to achieve sustained success.
Dot The i Creative's commitment to detail and client-focused solutions has earned them recognition and trust among small businesses seeking to enhance their digital presence. By offering customized strategies and a collaborative partnership, they empower clients to navigate the complexities of digital marketing and achieve their business goals.
For more information or to explore their services, visit dticreative.com.
Starting a business of any kind is a massive achievement. Doing so while also establishing your brand, creating a high level of character and building a connection to the community, well, that deserves an award!
The BBB of Central Ohio’s annual awards ceremony was held last week- among the accolades is one called The Spark Award- recognizing owners 35 and under, or those whose business has been operating less than three years. One winner was Abundant You Chiropractic & Wellness.
Members in the News
Buck & Sons Landscape Services, Inc.
In April, Secretary of State Frank Larose spotlighted the landscape industry. Buck & Sons was featured as an Ohio business! Read more about this local family owned business.
Heartland Bank
Heartland Bank celebrates their 110th Anniversary as an independent community bank! Read the full article.
Hilliard Station Baking Co.
Hilliard resident Tracy Baldridge worked to perfect baking cookies, cupcakes and other kinds of desserts for her four children. Now the general public has an opportunity to test those efforts at Hilliard Station Baking Co.
Tracy Baldridge, 52, and her husband, David Baldridge, 59, opened Hilliard Station Baking Co. at 4036 Main St. on March 20, about five months later than expected because of COVD-19 complications. Read the full article
Pridestaff - Columbus West
PrideStaff Names its Columbus West Office President's Circle Award Winner for Exceptional Achievement in Service, Profitability and Growth
To celebrate their top performers' sales achievements during one of the most challenging years on record, PrideStaff, a national, franchised staffing organization , is pleased to announce the annual winners of their President’s Circle Award.
For the second year in as many years of operation, Pridestaff - Columbus West was named a President’s Circle Award winner for being a top producer in service, revenue and profits in 2020. Bill Gross and the entire Columbus West team were recognized last week at PrideStaff's Annual Conference, which was conducted virtually this year. Read the full article.
Pitabilities
Pitabilities wraps up brick-and-mortar spot in Hilliard
Popular food-truck ompany Pitabilities now has a permanent location in the Center Street Market in Old Hilliard.
The company's creative director, David Pashovich, described the brick-and-mortar location as a fast-casual restaurant, akin to Chipotle, except with pitas. Customers also may skip the pita for a rice bowl, salad or a bed of French fries.
"We grill the food right in front of you," he said. "You can add in any fresh toppings and build it the way you want. We have a base of a couple different proteins you can get, and from there, you can build it however you like."
The restaurant opened in the Hilliard market, 5354 Center St., more than a month ago. Read the full article.
Renovo Fitness
Doernhoefer siblings 'show' and 'go' at Renovo Fitness
One is about the "show," and the other is about the "go," but siblings Eric and Liz Doernhoefer each inspire the other to excel in their fitness competitions.
The Doernhoefers both are personal trainers and have operated Renovo Fitness at 5224 Cemetery Road, which is in Hilliard’s Landmark Lofts mixed-use development, since November 2018.
That same month, Liz Doernhoefer, 26, of Columbus’ University District entered her first amateur power-lifting competition, which in turn inspired her brother, Eric, 30, of downtown Columbus, to compete this year in a International Natural Bodybuilding Association contest, at which he earned his “pro card.” Read the full article.
SPENGA
Good Day Columbus Workout: Incorporating cross-training at 'Spenga'.
Veritas CPA Group LLC
Accounting for stimulus payments, unemployment among changes Americans should note while filing 2020 taxes. With the COVID-19 pandemic causing changes in incomes last year, an Ohio tax expert is advising taxpayers to take a look at the differences in their incomes.
Tax season starts February 21, 2021, and there are a few changes to keep in mind while filing your 2020 taxes.
Susan Thomas, the owner and CPA at Veritas CPA Group in Hilliard said unemployment payments given out in 2020 need to be top of mind. Read the full article.