Ron Greenbaum, The Basement Doctor, honored as a LifeTown Legend at this year's luncheon

On Wednesday May 30, LifeTown held its annual Legends Luncheon at the Renaissance Hotel with keynote speaker Hollywood Producer Gordan Gray. This year's luncheon also honored our own Ron Greenbaum, and Michael Schiff as LifeTown legends.

“Having two adults with special needs in my family, I know first-hand how important the exposure to everyday life skills is,” Greenbaum says. “LifeTown is about empowering students to become self-advocates and productive members of our community. It is an organization I am proud to support, and I am humbled to be honored at this year’s event.”

Funds raised at this year's luncheon are donated to the LifeTown Scholarship fund and make it possible to give 3,506 children the LifeTown experience. LifeTown is the only facility of its kind in Ohio and one of only two in the United States. That’s why students come from all over the state to take advantage of the program. It gives thousands of kids, who are too often marginalized and forgotten, the tools to live and work successfully as valued members of society. 

Something new to LifeTown that was highlighted during the luncheon is its "Stop to Live" initiative. The Stop to Live program is the first prescription drug misuse and abuse program in the Nation designed for students with varying abilities. It was born out of the devastation and suffering caused by the opioid epidemic and the recognition that people with special needs are 2-4 times more at risk but are often overlooked when it comes to prevention strategies. 

If you would like to learn more about this important initiative, we encourage you to visit stoptolive.org. You can also learn more about the important work being done at LifeTown everyday at lifetowncolumbus.org. 

Freezin' for a Reason! The Basement Doctor presents the 16th Annual Polar Plunge at Express Live

The Basement Doctor was proud to be the presenting sponsor of the 16^th annual Polar Plunge on February 3^rd at its new location, Express Live!  All proceeds from the plunge went directly to support 26,000 Special Olympics Ohio athletes.  This fun event included a costume contest and an after-party hosted by DJ MDizzle.

Special Olympics has made it their mission to ensure that no athletes or their families are financially responsible for participating. Similar to last year, all plungers were required to raise a minimum of $75 ($50 for students) in pledges. This year, plungers had the option to register as ‘Too Chicken To Plunge’ and were required to raise a minimum of $30. The event was a success raising over $108,000 total!

As well as our sponsorship, Team Basement Doctor had 29 participating plungers and raised over $1,500! Many employees made donations and were present for the event to show their support.

“It was great to see so much community support for this wonderful organization. I am proud to be a part of the Polar Plunge year after year," said Ryan Bolin, Sales Manager for The Basement Doctor. "Looking forward to seeing many new faces in 2019!”

Team Basement Doctor doubled in size this year and we hope to grow even more next year! For more information about Special Olympics Ohio, please visit their site here.  

To see all of the great pictures and videos from the event, please visit our Facebook page.

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.

Giving back in a big way to the children at LifeTown

Our Executive Vice President, Betsy Bankhurst presenting Lifetown’s
Chief Operating Officer, Shaunacy Webster with a donation from
The Basement Doctor.

Giving back has always been a major component of the Basement Doctor brand. As a company, we make it a priority to support important causes and organizations like LifeTown that make a difference in our community.

LifeTown is a simulated town where children with disabilities can learn and implement crucial life skills through role play.  The facility uses simulated banks, movie theatres, hair salons, libraries, etc., to teach these children to thrive in every day society. The Basement Doctor is a proud partner of this great cause.

Ron Greenbaum was so moved by the LifeTown Legends Luncheon held in May that this spring we were happy to put a campaign into place which donated a portion from every purchase made from May 1 to July 31, 2017.

Night of Chocolate 2017! Celebrating chocolate and raising money for those affected by cancer

On Friday, September 22, several members of The Basement Doctor team volunteered at and attended Night of Chocolate, the largest fundraiser of the year for Cancer Support Community Central Ohio (CSC). 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 old Hollywood-themed celebration was once again held at Hollywood Casino Columbus, and included a red carpet entrance, silent and live auction, and raffle prizes. Guest were able to sip on signature cocktails and taste amazing chocolate treats crafted by premier chocolatiers. Guests also received a bag at the end filled with extra goodies and swag from the event's many sponsors.

Betsy Bankhurst and Nick Menedis with his award

We were thankful to be the Volunteer Sponsor once again this year. As the Volunteer Sponsor, we had the wonderful opportunity to present the Volunteer of the Year Award to Nick Menedis. We want to congratulate Nick for being the recipient of this selfless award and donating so much of his time to this important cause. 

Thank you to all of the wonderful people at CSC for putting this event together and thank you to members of our Basement Doctor Family that volunteered their time to help make this event special. We can't wait to participate again next year! 

To learn more about CSC, please visit their web site at cancersupportohio.org

Our volunteers on the red carpet: Sarah Morris, Ingrid Elliot, Alex Herrera, and 

Jesse Senters 

Sarah Shepler, Melissa France, Sheri Stiers and Sarah Bailey enjoying the event!

Volunteer Sponsor 2017

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.

Pelotonia 2017: The Basement Doctor joins Power of the Pedal: Team Solove in the fight against cancer

The Basement Doctor had the honor of once again participating in this year’s Pelotonia, a grassroots bike tour with one goal: end cancer. While the bike tour takes place over a single weekend, fundraising efforts take place year-round, and we were proud to be a part of several events leading up to the big ride the weekend of August 4 - 6.

On August 2, The Basement Doctor served as the presenting sponsor for the 9^th Annual Power of the Pedal: Team Solove Gala at Bon vie Bistro at Easton TownCenter. The gala takes place ahead of the opening ceremony to assist their team of riders in raising even more money for this cause. To help spread the word about the gala, our Basement Doctor team walked with Power of the Pedal: Team Solove riders in the Bexley 4th of July parade and handed out flyers with event information. We also created several marketing pieces, including save the dates, email blasts and a social media countdown.

The event successfully raised thousands of dollars that will go directly to cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute. The total raised was added to the amounts raised by the individual riders. 

The Basement Doctor team with Pelotonia riders at the July Fourth parade.

Ron Greenbaum speaking about his commitment to this important cause at the Gala.

Those who attended enjoyed inspirational speakers, live entertainment by DJ MDizzle, food and drinks, and both a live and silent auction filled with fantastic prize packages. Each year, Power of the Pedal remembers someone who has lost their life to cancer, and this year they honored Carol Fox. Fox was the first female president of Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania and Maryland, who died in 2014 from endometrial cancer. During her 31- year career with Columbia Gas, Carol had profound influence and devotion to her company and community.

Basement Doctor IT Manager Adam Bankhurst with HR Manager Sarah Bailey and husband Brandon, enjoying the evening's festivities.

Power of the Pedal had 24 members participate in fundraising this year, including Maria Durant of ABC 6/Fox 28, and Kelley Douglas, owner of Stile Salon at Easton. Most of the riders biked an incredible 100 miles from Columbus to Gambier. 

The team had the opportunity to appear on Good Day Columbus before the Gala.

Two of our own Basement Doctor team members, Betsy and Adam Bankhurst, took part as riders and had an amazing experience. This was the second year for Betsy, but this was Adam's first time participating. 

"Betsy and I were so honored and proud to be a part of Pelotonia and Power of the Pedal: Team Solove. Saturday was one of the greatest and most fulfilling days of my life, and while it was challenging, I was so inspired and moved by the thousands of people who came together for one goal. I will never forget this experience, and I can’t wait to ride again and continue my fight until this horrible disease is gone, once and for all," he said.

Betsy and Adam Bankhurst representing The Basement Doctor at this year's ride.

The fundraising efforts of the team have resulted in more than $100,000 in donations. Riders can continue to get funds up to October 6. To learn more about this amazing cause, visit pelotonia.org and visit our Facebook page for more pictures from the Gala and ride.

The team celebrating after the ride!

The Basement Doctor took the plunge to support the athletes of Special Olympics Ohio

The Basement Doctor had an amazing experience on Saturday, February 18, when we were the presenting sponsor for this year's 15th Annual Polar Plunge at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. This fun and unique event was one of nine plunges taking place in the state of Ohio. All proceeds from these events directly support and benefit the 26,000 athletes of Special Olympics Ohio.

Plungers are required to raise a minimum of $75 or $50 (students) in pledges by the day of the
plunge. On the day of the event, Special Olympics said that nearly $100,000 was raised! This is important because Special Olympics Ohio is dedicated to making sure no family or Olympian is financially responsible for participating. 

The event included a fun costume contest with awards for individuals and teams, as well as an after-party at the zoo.

In addition to our sponsorship, Team Basement Doctor had 12 plungers participating this year, and many of our employees donated to the team or came out to the zoo to show their support at the event. Our team raised a total of $1500.

Special Olympics is a cause that has always been very close to our hearts, and we hope to have an even bigger team next year!

To learn more about the Polar Plunge and Special Olympics Ohio, visit there site here. Or to see even more great photos from our Plunge, check out The Basement Doctor's Facebook page. 

The Basement Doctor helps deserving young ladies find the prom dress of their dreams.

When you think about a high school prom, you might not see an immediate connection between this teenage rite of passage and a company who specializes in basements and crawl spaces, but The
Basement Doctor has always felt strongly about supporting causes that make a big difference for the members of our Central Ohio Community. That is why we became a sponsor for Fairy Goodmothers, a local organization committed to promoting confidence and self-esteem in high school girls by providing prom dresses and accessories for those who lack the means to purchase them personally.

Since it began, Fairy Goodmothers has outfitted almost 7,000 girls in Central Ohio. Last year, more than 1,000 young women visited their Cinderella's Closet Boutique, which opens every prom season for multiple days. The goal for the 2017 prom season is to fully outfit 1,500 girls. On Sunday, September 25, we attended their annual Party for Prom Fundraiser at Copious restaurant. The event included cocktails, great food, and entertainment. There was also a silent auction. A total of $14,000 was raised thanks to the event. Proceeds will be used to purchase plus size prom dresses, shoes, and accessories found at the boutique. It costs approximately $50 to fully outfit a young lady for prom, so these funds will go a long way to help a lot of girls.


The Basement Doctor's sponsorship of this organization will help to fully outfit 10 high school girls for the 2017 prom. Karina Nova, the fundraising chair for Fairy Goodmothers, was so thankful to us and all of the sponsors for helping to make the event such a huge success this year.

"With the money we raised we will be able to help more young ladies in our community experience the Prom of their dreams, without worrying about the cost, which we all know can be extremely expensive," she said. "Our goal is to promote self-esteem and confidence in these young ladies and we appreciate that The Basement Doctor supports and recognizes the importance of our mission."

To learn more about the important work they do in our community, please visit www.fairygoodmothers.org. 

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 Basement Doctor goes "Bowling with Buckeyes" to support the Cordle Cares Foundation

This past month, The Basement Doctor had the pleasure of once again supporting the Cordle Cares Foundation and their annual event "Bowling with Buckeyes."

The event took place at Tiki Lanes in Lancaster, Ohio. As a lane sponsor, we were able to bowl with a Special Olympian as well as current and former Ohio State football players. We also sponsored a VIP party for four very deserving kids.

All of the proceeds raised during the event go to Special Olympic and community grants, as well as student scholarships. This year's event was a huge success with former players like Pat Elflein, Josh Perry, and Heisman winner Troy Smith, all coming out to meet fans, raise money and support Special Olympians.

The Cordle Cares Foundation was established by former Buckeye Jim Cordle, and it is committed to helping students in need by providing scholarships and participating in other outreach programs. We would like to thank Jim Cordle and CCF for such a fun and meaningful event. We can't wait for next year!

If you would like to read more about Cordle Cares and support a worthy cause, please visit http://www.cordlecares.org.

Showing support for Pelotonia 2016 at this year's Power of the Pedal Gala

On Wednesday, August 3, several local celebrities joined Pelotonia supporters and riders at the 8th Annual Power of the Pedal Team Solove Gala Event at Bon Vie Bistro at Easton. The Basement Doctor presented the event and was proud to be a part of such a memorable evening that included inspirational speakers, fun live entertainment, food and drinks, a 50/50 Raffle, and both a live and silent auction filled with amazing prize packages.

Shelley Meyer speaking during the VIP Reception

The gala takes place ahead of the Pelotonia opening ceremony to help their team of riders raise even more funds for this important cause. This year, the gala successfully raised thousands of dollars that will go directly to cancer research at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute. The total raised will be added to the amounts raised by the individual riders and announced after the ride is completed this Sunday, August 7.

The gala was hosted by Maria Durant of ABC 6/ Fox 28 and Kelley Douglas of Stile Salon & Spa, and was emceed by ABC 6 / Fox 28 meteorologist Phil Kelly and Good Day Columbus weekend anchor Adam Slinger. The first lady of Buckeye Football Shelley Meyer spoke along with several cancer survivors, and the doctors Denis Guttridge and Michael Galigiuri of the James Cancer Hospital. All delivered powerful messages of hope. 

The Basement Doctor was presented with a team jersey

Each year, Power of the Pedal remembers someone who has lost their life to cancer, and this year they honored Franklin County Sheriff Jim Karnes with the Richard J. Solove Award. Jim was the longest serving sheriff in Franklin County, having served for over 48 years.

The gala was the perfect start for what will surely be an exciting Pelotonia weekend. Riders on Power of the Pedal Team Solove have committed riding anywhere from 25 miles to 180 miles. In addition to being the presenting sponsor for the gala, one of our own Basement Doctor team members Betsy Greenbaum will be riding this weekend. We wish her the best of luck!

To learn more about Pelotonia and to make a donation to the team or to an individual rider, please click here.

The Basement Doctor named one of Columbus' Top Workplaces for the second year in a row

Columbus CEO Magazine once again partnered with Workplace Dynamics to determine a list of the city's best places to work in 2016. For the second year in a row, The Basement Doctor earned a spot among 70 organizations in Central Ohio!

Our employees were surveyed on our company culture, the benefits we offer and their overall professional satisfaction. In fact, the survey weighs responses to 23 statements to determine rankings in these key areas: direction and values, execution on plans, connection with employees, training, work/life balance, relationships with managers, engagement, pay and benefits.

We are honored to be the only home improvement/waterproofing contractor to make the list, and we were even recognized as a "career-building" company thanks to our extensive training program that includes a mix of video, classroom and on-the-job training. We were also acknowledged for the family atmosphere we like to create for our employees through our company events and the many charitable organizations we support as a team.

 The full list was published in the magazine's May issue. They will also be hosting an awards event for all of the companies on May 25, at St. Charles Preparatory School's Walter Commons. To learn more about the survey process and to see all of the honorees, click here.

The Basement Doctor ranked No. 1 Residential Remodeler in Columbus

Columbus Business First recently ranked residential remodelers in Central Ohio. The Basement Doctor is proud to be listed in the top spot!

 
The Columbus Business First Book of Lists provides listings of hundreds of the hottest companies in our area. The book is separated by field, and the lists are ranked. The Top Residential Remodeler Rankings were based on remodeling dollar volume in 2015.

Many homeowners looking to finish their basement may not even realize that The Basement Doctor has grown from a waterproofing and foundation repair company to a whole-house contractor. Our logo says, "Fixed to Finished" and that means we can not only provide solutions to make your home drier, but also a more comfortable and beautiful place to live.

Those looking to start a new remodeling project can find great inspiration from real homeowners in the basement finishing case studies on our website, basementfinishingohio.com. The site also showcases the innovative products and services we provide, including our Magic Wall System. Magic Wall not only looks great and is quick to install, but it is also perfect for the basement environment. While traditional materials like wood and drywall can lead to rot, mildew, and even mold, our system is mold and moisture-resistant, and durable enough to stand the test of time.

With any finishing project, our goal is to educate homeowners so that they can get the most value out of their investment, and create a space that is customized to their lifestyle. No matter how much we grow or evolve as a company, that goal will always remain the same. 

The Basement Doctor featured in national industry publication US Builders Review

The Basement Doctor is excited to be highlighted in a special case study done by US Builders Review, a nationally recognized trade publication for contractors, developers, and leaders in the construction industry.

US Builders Review aims to provide insights into some of the country's fastest growing companies, and they chose The Basement Doctor thanks to our long-standing reputation in the Central Ohio Community, and our innovative solutions for basement finishing and crawl space encapsulation.


Read the full article here.

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!