Ron Baker Photo gets bigger studio

WEST END - A commercial photographer has moved his expanding business into office and studio space in the David Shoe Building.

The new location provides Ron Baker Photography with a loading dock and freight elevator that allows Baker to transport equipment directly into his 3,700-square-foot studio.

"The 2,000-square-foot shooting space provides ample area for building large room sets and multiple-shot setups," Baker explained. "We provide commercial photography for use in advertising and corporate communications."

Ron Baker Photography offers full-service digital and film capture and can shoot either at the new location, 1665 Central Ave., or at a site specified by the client.

Information: (513) 281-2861 or rbakerphoto@fuse.net, or www.rbakerphotography.com.

Mortgage broker branching out

MADISONVILLE - Three years after opening its first office at 6111 Madison Road, ACF Mortgage LLC is branching out with two new locations.

"We are going strong," said owner Chris Arnold. "We have opened an office in Fairfield at 759 Wessel Drive and in West Chester at 9636 Columbus-Cincinnati Road."

Offices in Norwood and Northern Kentucky are in the works for later in 2004.

ACF has seen a sharp increase in demand for its mortgage brokerage services in the past several years, Arnold said.

Information: (513) 271-0207, 755-7650 (West Chester) and 939-0700 (Fairfield) or carnold@

acfloans.com.

Scraps etc. opening at Cincinnati Mills

FOREST PARK - A scrapbook specialty shop opens at Cincinnati Mills Thursday.

It is the fourth location for Scraps etc., which has served hobbyists since July 1998.

The stores are filled with stickers, paper, adhesives, organizers, pens and ideas to help the beginner or advanced scrapbooker, card maker and crafter, said Lana Nelson, Scraps etc. owner.

Scraps etc. also offers scrapbooking classes.

Other stores are at 8558 Beechmont Ave. in Anderson Township, 11318 Montgomery Road in Symmes Township and 7839 Florence Plaza in Florence.

Information: (513) 671-6611.

Kidd Coffee ready to pour

MAINEVILLE - After a two-month delay, a new cafe here is finally perking along.

Kidd Coffee's first franchise operation, owned by Michelle and Matt Istnick, is serving coffee beverages and light fare at 49 E. U.S. 22/Ohio 3. Information: (513) 677-6135.

Open house invites small-business owners

BURLINGTON - Small business owners can meet and network at an open house Sept. 21. The event, hosted by the Small Business Owners Association of Northern Kentucky, will enable attendees to learn about the benefits of membership.

The organization has 80 members and is continuing to grow, according to spokeswoman Diane Mason.

"Monthly meetings offer educational programs, networking and marketing opportunities for small, home-based and micro-business owners," she said. "Whether you own an existing or start-up business or you are still considering your options, you are welcome to attend."

The open house will be held at the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, 6028 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington.

Information: (859) 586-6101 or www.sboanky.org.

Correction

Folks who tried to respond to a recent Business Notes item about free pizza lunches offered by APICS are probably still hungry. This professional association for resource management changed its contact telephone number at about the time the column ran. The correct number is below.

"The local APICS chapter has about 600 members, but the organization is relatively unknown to the many companies that could potentially benefit from its programs," said board member Ron Althaus. "To overcome this awareness issue, the local APICS chapter is offering a free lunch for up to 12 employees at any organization that desires to hear a 30-minute presentation about the various APICS programs and educational opportunities."

Information: (513) 351-5005 or www.apics.org or www.apics-cincy.org.

E-mail jcallison@zoomtown.com or fax 564-6991 with openings, expansions and other news about neighborhood businesses.