When your business connects with other businesses, your efforts to get the word out and reach new customers can multiply quickly. That’s the purpose of the Eastside Business Alliance.
We’re a business association dedicated to supporting businesses – with a focus on small- and medium-sized organizations and non-profits – throughout the east side of Greater Cincinnati, as well as providing a local support option for those businesses in areas that don’t have a chamber or business association.
We provide a wide variety of benefits in the networking, marketing/promotion, cost savings, and education categories to help you grow your business and your bottom line more effectively.
By working together, we lift each other, benefitting not only our members, but our customers and the entire community.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Board
Andrea Brady
President
Andrea’s background is marketing/communications and educational program design. She ran a successful marketing consulting firm for 20 years and, as Executive Director, grew the Milford Miami Township Chamber from 275 to 426 members. She brings experience from the private sector with large and small companies, and from the public sector with non-profits and school districts.
President, Magnify Education
Email: andrea@magnify.education; andrea@eastsidebusinessalliance.org
Phone: 513-240-2870
Shelly West
Treasurer
Shelly West is a body-mind centered boundaries coach and massage therapist based in Milford, with a practice focused on helping people move from reactive living to intentional, purpose-driven lives. She is an amazing artist, a trail leader, has worked in the legal sector, and is excellent at logistics. She served as Events Coordinator for the Milford Miami Township Chamber of Commerce for two years.
Owner, Gentle Fire Coaching
Email: shellyshands@gmail.com; shelly@eastsidebusinessalliance.org
Phone: 616-706-7689
Tracy Carpenter
Board Member
With a background in both vocal and instrumental music education from Berea College, Tracy has spent over three decades teaching music in the Milford school district. She brings organizational experience as well, having coordinated a regional 200-student honor choir event for 11 years. She has also been the Co-Artistic Director of Clermont Chorale since 2011. During that time, the chorale has doubled in size and increased its annual performances under her direction and management.
Co-Artistic Director, Clermont Chorale
Email: tntcarp@clermontchorale.org
Phone: 513-886-1606
Leroy Ellington
Board Member
Leroy has spent over 30 years working across nearly every corner of the entertainment industry: performing, event coordination, consulting, audio production, booking, and large-scale event coordination, and founded his own production company in 2012. He also brings a perspective to the table as a former elected official with hands-on experience navigating public safety and municipal event logistics.
Owner, Leroy Ellington Productions
Email: leroy@leroyellingtonproductions.com
Phone: 513-344-4731
Elesa Labanz
Board Member
Elesa has a background in small business support, content creation, and community-focused communications, with experience working alongside entrepreneurs and nonprofits. Elesa has built a varied resume that included paralegal work, embassy security, and overseas nonprofit experience. She served as Operations Director for the Milford Miami Township Chamber for 3 years.
Owner, Starfish Solutions
Email: elesa@getstarfishsolutions.com; elesa@eastsidebusinessalliance.com
Phone: 513-544-2553
Kohta Rincon
Board Member
Kohta is a Cincinnati-based photographer whose work spans personal business branding, headshots, family photos, and equestrian and animal portraiture, with a boutique approach focused on authentic connection in every session. She focuses on the unique aspects of each client to showcase their personality in their portraits.
Owner, Kohta Rincon Photography
Email: kohtarinconphotography@gmail.com
Phone: 513-808-3989
Susanne Tulloss
Board Member
Susanne is an authentic relationship builder who enjoys making connections, learning about businesses, and meeting new people. As Business Development Liaison for Sharefax Credit Union, she works with members and a variety of organizations to provide financial education and career presentations. She has also been a fundraiser and spent over 13 years as Development Director for the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.
Business Development Liaison, Sharefax Credit Union
Email: stulloss@sharefax.org
Phone: 513-212-1349
