Fan Mail

This meeting is life-changing. It is absolutely a priority and has become my favorite day of the week. The people in our meeting allow themselves to be vulnerable and real. Officer Aaron Morgan, Springboro Police Department

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Collaborative, Relationship-building, Inspiring, Motivational, Entrepreneurial spirit, community, consistent rhythm, engaging conversations. - Kameron Smith, Parallel Advisors

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​Coffee with Champions is more than just a series of weekly sessions; it's a transformative journey. It symbolizes my personal commitment to self-improvement and leadership development, embracing challenges with a champion's mindset. Through insightful conversations over coffee with our attendees, it cultivates resilience, fosters growth, and empowers me to become the best version of myself, both personally and professionally. This program resonates deeply with my aspirations, offering a roadmap to unlock my full potential and inspire others along the way. - Wendy Rodgers, CEO, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, and Coffee with Champions "Host"

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Initially, the program was a way to bring more value to our members and expand our leadership development programs.  The program has grown to be so much more personally.  I look forward to Thursday mornings and the ability to sit with people from different backgrounds and discuss topics that allow me to grow as a leader.  I learn something from someone in the room each and every week.  The program has become the one thing that is consistent in my busy life and I look forward to attending each week. - Kathi Roetter, Executive Director, Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, and Coffee with Champions Host

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Inspiring.  I get to witness our employees engaging in topics that are truly important to our culture and their personal lives.  This may sometimes not happen without the Coffee with Champions program. Mike Twiss, President, Level MB Construction

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I've definitely noticed team member interpersonal growth -- better communication, improved relationships at work, and increased understanding of our individual differences...only good things have come out of implementing this program! - DataYard

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Coffee with Champions has provided a great opportunity for the Greater Springfield Partnership to offer our members a weekly networking event that includes a professional development topic that helps guide the discussion.  It has been a real value to our members, and I have enjoyed participating as well.  This one-hour program per week is exactly what our members have been asking for, and it delivers! Michael McDorman, President & CEO, Greater Springfield Partnership

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What do you get when you mix coffee and a great group of local leaders with different backgrounds, education, professions and generations at 8:00 a.m?  A great discussion and an opportunity to grow in one’s leadership abilities and knowledge.  The relationships created and/or enhanced is an added bonus.  This is why I make Coffee with Champions my weekly priority.  Ronny Shumaker, MBA, Coach Shu, Inc.

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“Coffee for Champions” fills my cup! I have thoroughly enjoyed each session and leave each recharged and inspired. “Coffee with Champions” has helped me grow personally and professionally! - Horton Hobbs, VP of Economic Development, Greater Springfield Partnership

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We integrate CWC with our monthly team meetings. CWC gives us the opportunity to make a connection with our employees in a safe environment. It opens the door for conversations, learning opportunities, and a chance to see how others think and view their world. That in itself brings unity and understanding of those you work around everyday. It truly has made a positive impact on our company, and it's something we look forward to every single month. - Gerald Miller, CEO, J&I Duct Fab

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I really enjoy the camaraderie and conversations that this brings to the Greater Springfield Partnership.  It has been a success with a positive response from the participants, which shows me people are searching to be a “Force for Good” in a negative society. Since attending CwC, I have grown in my personal and work life. I gained quite a few gold nuggets of wisdom from others based on our topic of the week. CwC is a must for personal growth and with personal growth comes out in our business. Go CwC! Mark Beair, Construction Sales, Garber Electrical Contractors

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For me, Coffee with Champions is so much more than what many chambers see in their networking groups, and I was one of those executives leading the First Friday Coffee, Lunch and Learn, or After-Hours charge for the membership. It invigorates me, I have grown personally and professionally, and I am a better person because of these programs. Will Roberts, Relationship Manager, Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance

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"Coffee with Champions has been a great experience for me. It is an opportunity to meet with many members (Champions) of our community. I look forward to meeting each Thursday morning. It is great to hear others perspectives and hopefully I bring some positive inputs from my experiences that add to the conversation. Thank you Lance and Jessica for coming up with this concept!!" Don Adams, Beavercreek Mayor​

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Fantastic opportunity to review, subject matter and discuss...Our time is an outlet, 
It certainly helps with work and personal circumstances, I throughly enjoy, sharing and reviewing topics in 59 minutes. Trust me... our group's "A" game is very therapeutic, sincere, and genuine. - Marvalene Raglin, MBA, Sales Training & Marketing Manager @ Sam's Club

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It is an incredible stimulation for the mind, but as I have discovered, it helps your spirit too. Collaborating with others, hearing comments that align with your thoughts, as well as ideas that differ from your perspectives is a great way to start the day. Glenna Fulks, Owner @ Kite Management, LLC

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If you’ve heard me talk about Thursday morning coffee meetings, THIS is the program! If you want a way to develop leaders, change the way a situation may be viewed, create an open dialogue in your company, please contact Lance. You and your company will be happy with the results. - Jill Huffman, Assistant Race Director at United States Air Force Marathon

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I have attended many Coffee with Champions…not only is there good communication and conversation, but you leave with a better mindset, and knowledge from people who are natural born, self-made, and learning leaders. This program has been something I look forward to on a weekly basis! Natalie Williams, Bank Manager

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I often say to people that Coffee with Champions is one of my favorite hours every week. It's a great way to be able to work on my business instead of in my business. And I get to do it with some great people that have phenomenal ideas. I'm more willing to share. It's just a great great hour. I always feel refreshed and motivated when I leave here.  - Eric Evans, Owner, Eric Evans Agency, State Farm Insurance

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I look forward to Thursday every week because I know I will be meeting with my fellow Champions, as we lift one another up, and dig into deep thought with the different weekly topics. Everyone brings something different to the table, and we all know it's a safe space to speak freely without judgment or criticism. It is a really refreshing space to hear another person's point of view and open yourself up to a different way of thinking. - Amy Jones, Owner, Beavercreek Pizza Dive

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I appreciate that this is an honest, open, and transparent group from differing backgrounds and industries. We all come together each week to discuss best practices to truly "be a force for good" within our communities. I think the prompts and questions lead to some excellent conversations! - Adam Horseman, Insurance Agent

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Coffee with Champions is an enthusiastic community of purpose-driven, growth-minded leaders who are committed to making the world around them better. I LOVE Coffee with Champions and the camaraderie it creates! It's been a pleasure to be part of a program that turns casual business relationships into true friendships that become a force for good!- Chris McClure, Vice President, Beavercreek Chamber of Commerce, and Coffee with Champions "Host"

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It’s the best spent 59 minutes of my week. I enjoy learning and growing together! It fosters connections, friendships, and growth, and is a fun and safe space!  - Joe Laber, Owner, Cup of Joe Media

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Lots of great discussion with other business-minded people. You can learn so much! - Shelby Schmitmeyer, PersonallyFitDayton.com

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Lance and Jessica are dedicated to make the world a better place and help good business owners become great. They make you think about what you are doing and why it matters. Coffee with Champions is a great experience that I have enjoyed a lot. You should try it. - Ernie Havens, Bellbrook City Council

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I enjoy the insight and collaborative discussion on the weekly topics and monthly themes of solutions for business scenarios. I would recommend leaders looking to grow to give Coffee with Champions a visit! - Jon Bucher, Magazine Owner

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I cannot say enough good things about Lance & Jessica. Coffee with Champions is one of my favorites.  - Gwen Price, Owner, Thomas-Grushon Insurance

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Thursday mornings are my opportunity to learn something new. That along with the varied topics makes me feel like I’m growing personally and professionally. This group gets into deep discussions and has fun along the way. I always walk away with a new perspective. Jacki Mayer, Executive Director, Beaver Creek Wetlands

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I feel like I'm putting things in my arsenal .... every time I come, I learn a new skill or I learn a new tool. And I get to put that on and every day face a new day and just come out winning. It's amazing, so I just feel like I get life poured into me, and I build connections, and it's really a huge win every day! Kailee Rue, Owner, Kailee Rue Art & Design

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I enjoy Coffee with Champions because it's an energetic, no-pressure way to start my morning. I come into the group and it's an opportunity for me to learn, and to challenge my thinking. I'm not worried about getting a client or networking or selling anything. It's literally just an open-minded, learning conversation and it's a great way to start my day. And at the end of the day, if I have accomplished nothing else, I still feel really good because I worked out of that room learning one or two things about myself, or one or two more things that I know I need to work on, and so it's a success! Jill Broering, Strategic Partner, Schooley Mitchell

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Thought-provoking, Openness, Vulnerability, Understanding, Supportive. Todd Rodden, Aspire Action Coach, and Coffee with Champions "Host"

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Coffee with Champions is a motivating, educational, people-connector program that fires you up to go out in your World and simply do good and be a better person in almost every scenario. This program has helped me look at life's gifts and challenges from so many different perspectives that I didn't know existed. Coffee with Champions is something I look forward to every week. Even when I'm having a tough morning, 100% of the time I come out of our discussions in an upbeat mood and ready to conquer the day. It's simply incredible and I wish I would have started sooner. - Nick Kavalauskas, Primerica (District Leader) / Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce (President/CEO) and Coffee with Champions "Host"

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Coffee with Champions provides an excellent opportunity to interact with other community leaders about a wide array of leadership topics on a weekly basis. During each session, our group of diverse leadership styles, backgrounds, and viewpoints allows for great discussion and learning. I have enjoyed attending Coffee with Champions for the last year and a half because it is a great way to connect with the Beavercreek community, learn from others, and build lasting relationships with other attendees. - Zach Wike, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture

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It’s a great time to connect with folks from the community. It's a great time to catch up and exchange ideas about (different) topics...and really learn from them. - Pastor Benjamin Prill, St. John's Lutheran Church

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Insightful and helpful, and sometimes they are painful because you realize you need to improve in some areas. Keith H., J&I Duct Fab

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At CWC, we don't often discuss problems; instead, we discuss possibilities! No matter what topic, we always arrive at the fact that relationships are important. CWC is casual networking, engaging with different professions in a comfortable atmosphere. Anyone new to the group soon finds it's a safe space full of empowering people. Each week, I look forward to going back. Amy Snyder Curtis, Galbreath Realtors

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We have a lot of good conversations and it makes you think about where you have been and where you want to go. Cathy Maus, Greater Springfield Partnership

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This program provides a good opportunity for us coworkers to get to know each other. It gives us space to talk about life outside of work which helps build trust between us. Nilson Nicolich, J&I Duct Fab

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Each member of the group has been able to contribute to the topics in their own way, which allows the rest of the group to see from a different perspective. This has helped me to understand my audience when I am presenting to a group or learning about a potential client for the first time. I can utilize the discussions through Coffee with Champions to connect with individuals much better than I had previously. Matt Miller, Rieck Services

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For me, Coffee with Champions is an insightful and educational learning tool. It’s a great way to build relationships and see how diverse inputs can help everyone grow. The shared knowledge and perspectives offer valuable insights that contribute to both personal and professional development. Kalob Cavanaugh, Owner, Kasi Services

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Exciting, Thought Provoking, Informative, Inspiring. Adam Ploutz, Co-Owner, Elite Auto Experts

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Refilling. Refreshing. Insightful. I liken it to the gym; you may not want to go, and you may be feeling lazy that day, but I always leave feeling more refreshed and energized. Spencer Ploutz, Co-Owner, Elite Auto Experts

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I look forward to it every week. Most of the topics are thought provoking topics and provide good conversations. I like the camaraderie in the group.  I like that we can have open conversations and that everybody is respectful. Shannon McCarty, Primerica

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I highly recommend CWC for anyone that is wanting to improve their personal and professional selves.  In CWC you get to interact with people from different industries and stages in life.  You will gain insights into topics that you wouldn’t consider on your own as well as get opinions and perspectives from others.  As a new business owner, the topics I’ve discussed at CWC helped keep me in focus towards my business goals and vision.  Bryan Wilson, Agency Owner, Brightway Insurance

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I look forward to the Coffee with Champions meeting every week at the Troy Chamber and highly recommend this program to any business looking to grow through authentic connection. - Elle Hart, owner at Stanfield Manor Workplaces

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Impactful; I believe that for younger professionals, any opportunity to learn from individuals with more experience is highly valuable. Shannon Flood, Wealth Management, Park National Bank

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