Friday, January 28, 2000
Businesses see group growing
BY TERRY FLYNN
The Cincinnati Enquirer
NEWPORT — The Newport Business Association wants to grow as robustly as the city's ever-expanding retail and commercial sectors, according to the association's president.
“We want to broaden the scope of the organization,” said association President Jim Wagner, who operates Powder Kote Industries on the city's west side.
“We don't want to leave the Monmouth Street business district behind, but we want to include a broader section of businesses. There are other businesses in other parts of town we think we can help.”
Mr. Wagner said the Newport association is a diverse group, with membership ranging from home-office businesses to corporations.
The 80-member association held its annual awards ceremony Wednesday.
Among the award recipients were Marla and Mark Sandfoss, who have owned and operated Detroit Joe's Restaurant, a popular lunch spot on Ninth Street, for 13 years.
Mrs. Sandfoss, who is on a first-name basis with most of her customers, also said she hopes the association will grow.
“I believe every small business in this river city is a viable asset to the community,” she said. “Small businesses are one of the city's real
strengths. We need to bring more businesses into the association and gain strength.”
She compared the association with the business association in neighboring Covington. “The Covington association is larger and is able to accomplish a lot more for its members in working with the city,” she said.
Mr. Sandfoss said he and his wife were surprised and pleased with the award from the association.
“We've grown a lot as a business over the years, and I think the entire (business) area has grown with us,” he said. “The association has worked with its members to keep that growth going.”
Other winners:
• Community Leadership Award, Bob Brewster, executive director of Brighton Center.
• Volunteer of the Year, Carol Fickenscher, owner of the Cookie Jar Bakery.
• New Business Recognition Award, Kentucky Haus Craft Gallery.
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