The Basement Doctor helps Canine Companions for Independence in their move to a brand new facility!

Ron Greenbaum presenting CCI’s Megan Koester with 

check for a donation from The Basement Doctor.

Another organization dear to our hearts, Canine Companions for Independence is a foundation that provides people with disabilities with highly trained service dogs to assist them in every day tasks. These service dogs can act as the ears, hands, legs, and emotional support of their owners leading to increased confidence and independence.  Every dog must master 40 commands before graduating from their training and being assigned to a client. 

According to Joe Parrish, president of CCI’s North Central Regional board, the North Central Region provides trained dogs for people in 14 states.

After attending a summer service dog graduation, Ron was inspired to provide a donation to support their new location’s board room. The center, now located in Delaware, is preparing for their upcoming move to New Albany on 16 acres near New Albany-Condit Road. The timeline for the build will depend on a capital fundraising campaign.

According to the North Central Region executive director, Megan Koester, the new facility will have a kennel indoor for dogs in training as well as an administrative building along with a training center including a dormitory for clients in training for their dogs. She stated that the company offers clients the dogs at no charge using donations. The dormitories at the facility would save veterans, adults, and children from paying for hotels and meals during their two-week training period. 

“That’s the big bonus of having the dorms”, Koester added.

She has stated that there is no set timeline for the construction of the new facility since it will be determined by the completion of the capital fundraising campaign.

Columbus Business First 2017 C-Suite Awards honors Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor

The C-Suite Awards by Columbus Business First recognizes Central Ohio's top executives. They are honored for their contributions and commitment to our local community as well as their professional performance and career accomplishments.

Our own Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, was selected to receive recognition at the C-Suite Awards gala on September 7, at the Hyatt Regency. He was one of just 19 honorees narrowed down by a panel of business school professors.

“I want everyone to know that this award is the result of an amazing TEAM effort and wouldn’t have happened without everyone’s commitment to excellence, " Ron said about accepting the award.

Ron understood back in 1999 that to grow a profitable company and maintain the highest market share in your industry, you have to build a trusted brand. Ron's commitment to a consistent branding initiative has remained steadfast since the day he was on a road trip and saw a billboard for The House Doctor. He said then, "That's what we do; we fix basements just like a doctor." He immediately trademarked ''The Basement Doctor'' nationally. From that point on, Ron's branding initiative became the heartbeat of our company's success and culture.

As a business leader, Ron believes it is important to set an example of giving back to our community and our local charities. "At the end of the day, a business structure can exist, but it's the customers and the community that make a business successful," he said.

Ron sets this example by supporting dozens of charities and local organizations each year, not just donating funds, but also providing marketing support and raising awareness. Our employees have a long tradition of volunteering and are very much encouraged to get involved in our community.

Ron attended the awards gala with his wife Terri and several members of The Basement Doctor team. It was a very special night for our company, and we couldn't be more proud of our leader! See more pictures from the gala and to see how The Basement Doctor supports Central Ohio, be sure to check out our Facebook page.

Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, will be honored at Cancer Support Community's Night of Chocolate 2016

2016 marks the second year that The Basement Doctor has teamed up with Cancer Support Community Central Ohio (CSC) for a series of events to support their organization's important mission to help those suffering with cancer and their loved ones.

Coming up on Friday, September 16, we will be attending CSC's largest fundraiser of the year, Night of Chocolate. Each year this event attracts more than 1000 attendees, and celebrates all things chocolate! All proceeds from Night of Chocolate help provide support and educational programs to central Ohio families whose lives have been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

This year's cruise-themed celebration is being held at Hollywood Casino Columbus and includes a silent and live auction, and raffle prizes. Guest will be able to sip on signature cocktails and taste chocolate treats crafted by premier chocolatiers.

We are especially excited to participate in this year's event because our own Ron Greenbaum is being honored with an Outstanding Corporate Community Award, as well as presenting the Volunteer of the Year Award. This is an organization very close to our hearts, and we hope you can join us for this incredible night. You can purchase your tickets online here!

To learn more about Cancer Support Community Central Ohio please visit their web site at cancersupportohio.org.

The Harlem Globetrotters and The Basement Doctor team up to support The Shalom House

Coming up on December 29, 2015, The Basement Doctor is teaming up with the famous Harlem Globetrotters for two games at The Schottenstein Center.

This year marks the fourth time that Ron Greenbaum and The Basement Doctor has participated in this fun community event. In the past, Ron has played with the opposing team and acted as a referee for the games, but this year he will be taking on a new role as coach to a special needs player from Shalom House. Shalom House is a member of Wexner Heritage Village, and offers residential living options for adults with developmental disabilities. Shalom House’s mission has become threatened recently by reductions in government funding, and Ron has stepped in to help replace the loss of public funding.

“Shalom House means a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all who live there, including my own special needs daughter," he says. "I am incredibly excited to raise funds and educate the public about the program in such an entertaining and exciting way.”

We will be holding a 50/50 raffle at both games to support Shalom House. Each game will have its own winner. Half of the ticket sales will go to the lucky winner, and the other half will go directly to Shalom House.

The games will be at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Basement Doctor is offering discounted tickets through ticketmaster.com. Use promo code BASEMENT to receive $7.00 off your ticket price.

To purchase tickets for the 1:00 p.m. game, click here!

To purchase tickets for the 6:00 p.m. game, click here!

We will continue to post updates and information on our Facebook page.

The Basement Doctor will shave his iconic beard to help fight cancer. You can help us raise $50,000!

During the month of November, The Basement Doctor is partnering with Today’s Healthy Man to fight prostate and testicular cancer. If $50,000 is raised, Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, will shave his iconic beard.

 

According to an article in the Columbus Dispatch, Ron has one of Central Ohio's most "Familiar Furry Faces." In fact, he's had his beard for over 30 years, and it has become just as important to The Basement Doctor image and brand as his signature red and blue hat.

"Change can be a scary thing, but it is just a beard, and it will grow back," he says. "When I think about what $50,000 can do to help those suffering with cancer and their families, I am absolutely prepared to shave it all off."

Similar to the movements started by No-Shave November and Movember, both of which have gained a lot of momentum on Social Media in recent years, Beards for the Boys is about raising awareness about men's health. Cancers affecting men are more common than you might think. With one out of four men being affected by prostate cancer in their lives, this initiative encourages guys to put down their razor and use that saved money toward supporting those stricken with prostate and testicular cancer. Funds stay here in our community, and will go to Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio (CSC). CSC gives direct aid and support services to those who suffer from cancer.

How does this program work? Beginning October 19, individuals who want to participate can go to www.todayshealthyman.com to create a unique "Beards for the Boy" profile for yourself or your business. Use your profile to track your beard-growing progress and invite friends to donate or join the cause. We will be tracking Ron's fundraising efforts throughout the month, as well as several members of The Basement Doctor team, including our project managers, who will be growing their own beards to support this cause.

To follow along or get involved, make sure you stay connected to us on our Facebook page! 

The Basement Doctor shared the love at the 2015 Spring Home and Garden Show

With Alissa Henry of Good Day Marketplace.

The Basement Doctor was proud to participate in this year’s Dispatch Home & Garden Show at the Ohio Expo Center on February 14 - 22.  

We were excited to once again showcase our award-winning products and services to Central Ohio homeowners looking for tips, ideas and expert advice. Our booth featured the mold and moisture-resistant Magic Wall for basement finishing, eShield for attic insulation, WhiteCap for crawl space encapsulation, and Anabec, our proven mold inhibitor.

We try to make our booth as interactive and informative as possible. Show-goers could pick up information on all of our services at our solution center, and even watch video testimonials from real Basement Doctor customers. For those interested in improving the energy efficiency of their home, we invited them to take our "eShield Challenge", a walk-thru display that  shows just how effective our eShield insulation is for making your home more comfortable year-round.

People who stopped by our booth could register to win a whole-home dehumidifier from Aprilaire.  A $2,000 value, these energy efficient units eliminate damp, musty odors, help control allergies, and prevent mold and mildew. We are excited to announce the winner later this Spring.

This year’s show has also inspired a fantastic special for that will last well beyond the show's end. With day one of the show being on Valentine’s Day, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share some Basement Doctor love, and to let homeowners know about our $100 Refer-a-Friend Gift Card Program.  

This program is the perfect way to earn some extra cash in your pocket by introducing family and friends to our quality products and superior customer service. The best part?  You don’t even have to be a customer. As long as your friend is a new referral and has work completed by us, you will receive a $100 VISA gift card in the mail.  

 

In honor of Valentine’s Day this month, made our program doubly sweet. From February 10 to March 10, 2015, when you refer a friend to The Basement Doctor, you receive $100 and they receive $100.  Submit your referral online at www.mybasementdoctor.com/sharethelove.

To keep up with all of The Basement Doctor's news and events throughout the year, be sure to check out our Facebook page.

The Basement Doctor proudly supports Maria's Message at Central Ohio High Schools

On September 17, 2013, Maria Tiberi, daughter of 10TVs Dom Tiberi, lost her life in a tragic car accident. The cause of the accident? An unknown distraction. Since that time, Maria's parents have made it their mission to educate the public through their important campaign, Maria's Message, and The Maria Tiberi Foundation.

This fall, The Basement Doctor proudly partnered with 10TV and Maria’s Message to spread the word on the dangers of texting while driving and other dangerous distractions on the road. Each Friday night for ten weeks, the First and Ten tailgate party went to a local high school and set up a tailgate event. Maria’s Message was there and provided a booth where teens and other event-goers used driving simulators to experience first-hand the dangerous effects of distracted driving. Once they experienced the simulator, they were asked to take Maria’s Pledge not to text and drive and remain focused on the road. Pledgers then had the opportunity to spin The Basement Doctor Prize Wheel, where they could win prizes from several local businesses and restaurants in their community.

Taking it one step further, The Basement Doctor created a competition amongst the schools to further encourage students to take the pledge and learn more about Maria's Message. The school with the most pledges at the end of 10 weeks would win a large donation to their athletic department. We tracked the progress on social media and had a great response from the schools.  Hilliard Darby high school came out on top with 167 pledges. The Basement Doctor presented them with their donation at a basketball game on January 27.

Maria's Message and The Maria Tiberi Foundation continue to raise funds to purchase simulator distracted driving machines, which further raise awareness among drivers of all ages to the dangers and challenges of distracted driving. The Basement Doctor encourages anyone interested in this cause to visit www.mariatiberifoundation.org for more information. A full gallery of pictures from the tailgate parties as well as the pledge numbers of each school can be found on The Basement Doctor's Facebook page.







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Meyer Bowl: Bowling with the Buckeyes to support the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer

This past Sunday, AMF Sawmill Lanes in Dublin was a sea of Scarlet and Gray as supporters for the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer and former Buckeye players came out to participate in the third annual Meyer Bowl organized by Shelley and Urban Meyer.

Proceeds from this event and the Buckeye Cruise go directly to the Urban & Shelley Meyer Fund for Cancer Research. Participants who donated money to this important cause could form teams, sponsor lanes and bowl with the former players. The Basement Doctor was excited to lace up their bowling shoes and formed a strong team with Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor; Ed Meyer, Senior Project Manager; Rob Giffin, Senior Foreman; and Mike Stiers, Brand Development Specialist.

Because we sponsored a lane, The Basement Doctor had the pleasure of bowling with a celebrity bowler, former Buckeye player Dimitrious Stanley. We had a great time talking football with Dimitrious, and we even chatted about his future with the Columbus City Council. 


Other former players in attendance included Jake Ballard, Bobby Carpenter, Craig Krenzel, Anthony Schlegel, John Simon, William White, and Justin Zwick. The bowling talent was impressive all around. Even Shelley Meyer hit the lanes. But it was Craig Krenzel who came out on top with the win over the other Buckeye celebrities.

This was not The Basement Doctor's first time to lend their support to the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer. Back in 2012, we donated a completely finished basement to the highest bidder at an auction raising funds for the cause. The winner was former Buckeye player Bobby Carpenter.

For more information about the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, you can visit their web site http://buckeyecruise.com. To see more pictures from the event, be sure to visit our Facebook page.