Sterling opens distribution center

        ST. BERNARD — Sterling Paper, a fine-paper and industrial packaging merchant, has opened a distribution center at 1000 Kieley Place. The Columbus-based company has other distribution centers in Dayton, Cleveland, Columbus and Mansfield, Ohio as well as Pittsburgh.

        Thomas C. Maloney, general manager of the Cincinnati Division, said that Sterling's sales increased 35 percent in the last year.

        Information: 242-1960.
       

Global offers worldwide startups

        FRANKLIN — Global Business Mentors, LLC, is open for business at 3921 S. Dixie Highway. According to the owner, Jim Rush, the consulting firm helps small to medium-size companies learn how to do business in Europe and Asia, and to either reduce costs or increase sales.

        “This increasingly global marketplace demands the best quality and cost on a world-wide basis,” said Mr. Rush, who has logged more than 15 years of experience in international business.

        Mr. Rush is certified as a purchasing manager by the National Association of Purchasing Management and is certified as a business analyst by the Ohio Department of Development.

        Information: 727-0768.
       

Candy bars get customized messages

        WEST CHESTER — Forget imprinted napkins. Sheri Harney offers party hosts a different way to personalize special events. Her new business, Chocoholic Chick, provides chocolate-bar wrappers for any event.

        Candy bars with custom imprinted wrappers have been used at weddings, baby showers and business occasions. The customer's personal message can appear on the front and back of the wrapper.

        Details are available by logging on to the company's Web site: www.chocoholicchick.com, or writing for a free sample to P.O. Box 18042, Cincinnati, OH 45218.

        Information: 759-0408.
       

ProTel honored for Nextel/Motorola growth

        COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP — ProTel Wireless, Inc. has gone platinum. At a ceremony in Boca Raton last month, the local wireless dealer received the Nextel/Motorola Platinum Partner's Sapphire award.

        The awards program was introduced this year to recognized the fastest-growing and highest rated Nextel authorized dealers in the country, said ProTel's Doug Roemer. He said that ProTel was the only dealer in the Tristate area to receive the honor.

        ProTel has offices in Dayton and in Cincinnati at 4791 Red Bank Expressway. In addition to Nextel, the company is an authorized dealer for Cincinnati Bell Wireless and Spring PCS's Small Business Dealers Network.

        Information: 272-7111 or www.protelwireless.com.
       

Rent-a-temporary office now available

        DEERFIELD TOWNSHIP — The mobility of today's business owner means that having a formal office may not be always necessary.

        Ron Williams meets the needs of home- or car-based entrepreneurs through The Intelligent Office, a business location that can be rented by the hour, day, month or year. As a customer's needs change, his or her services can be adjusted.

        “The Intelligent Office's services extend well beyond that location,“ Mr. Williams explained. “TIO's staff answers your calls live, and — following your instructions — screens, announces and transfers the calls to you. You can be "in the office' everywhere.”

        The Intelligent Office is at 9435 Waterstone Blvd., Suite 140.

        Information: 444-2000.

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