Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce


November 2011
Newsletter
Small Business Day!
Saturday, Nov. 26th
Shop Small Businesses!
Shop Local!
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FUEL
(Future Emerging Leaders)
of Lake County

 

Thursday, Nov.17th 2011
5:30-7:30 PM

Oliver Twist
4061 Erie St.
Willoughby, OH 44094
 
Toys For Tots Social Networking Event
 
Bring a toy to donate in place of admission fee
  

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Lake County Chamber's Worker's Comp Program with
  CompManagement
Save NOW with special Chamber rate!

 

Click Here to get your free quote

 

This is just one of the many benefits of YOUR Chamber membership! 

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Shopping for Healthcare?

 

Did you know that you may be eligible to receive a 4% discount on Anthem Insurance through the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce? 
Click here for a free quote form or call the Chamber Office at 943-1134 for more information.
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 Promote Your Company With a Chamber Luncheon Sponsorship
  
The Chamber has two  sponsorship opportunities this year for a September and October Chamber luncheon.  This is a great way to give your company more visibility.  The Sponsorship is available at a $150 investment level and includes the following benefits:
  
*A five minute commercial for your company at the luncheon
  
*Two complimentary meals
  
*Your logo and company name with a link to your website on the chamber newsletter.
  
Click Here to make your sponsorship reservation
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Maximize your savings with

Office Depot!

Click Here to look at the detailed offer!

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Lake County Safety Council

 

Date: Friday, Oct. 21st
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa
Cost: $18 for members/$20 for non-members
Speaker: Steve Manning, Red Wing Shoes: "Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls"
Register online at www.councilnews.org
or call 440-255-0877
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Lake County Chamber
The Lakeland Entrepreneurship Academy

 

Cost Effective Professional

Development Classes

  

The Lake County Chambers Business Academy provides reduced-cost noncredit

 training at Lakeland Community College for

chamber members.

    

Visit www.lakelandcc.edu/lccba

 to register for a class or for more information contact Gretchen Skok DiSanto, Director,

Entrepreneurship Center, 440-525-7444.  

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fed ex 
 Another benefit to our valued chamber
members!
  
Click here to enroll and start saving!
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CHAMBER MEMBERS:
To receive
continual updates
on the chamber
website
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Chamber Benefit!
Post  Coupons/Specials and
Job Openings on
Chamber Website!
 
1) Enter your login name and password.
2) Click Hot Deals or Job Postings
3) Click  Add a Job or Add a Hot Deal
4) Complete the fields
5) Click Continue and complete checkout
6) Click Submit for approval
Upon approval by Chamber, your posting will appear on the Chamber website under Hot Deals (coupon/specials)
 or under Job Postings
Great way to draw
business to you!
Questions?  Call the Chamber office at 943-1134.
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Thank you to our Chamber Board members who volunteer their time for YOU, our Chamber members!

 

Dee Aufuldish, Civic

 

Rhonda Butler

Bryant & Stratton College

 

Sara Calo

The Calo Group

 

Larry Chrystal

A-1 Mr. Limo

 

Vicki Sue Cooper

 ABC Learning &

 Childcare Center

 

Stacey Dietz

Cohen & Company

 

Jessica Forsythe, Civic

 

Jerie Green

Lakenetwork

 

Doug Hogan

First Energy

 

Pamela Kurt

Kurt & Vermilya Law, Inc.

 

Mike Losneck

Eaton Credit Union

 

Corey Maher

Maher Brothers Care, LTD

 

Jack Makris

Revolution Pizza

 

Gretchen Skok DiSanto

Lakeland Community College

 

Michael Setta

Villa Beach Communications

 

Dave Skursha

The Lubrizol Corporation

 

Lisa Timms-Rood

Huntington Bank

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Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Last Coffee Networking for 2011!
Haven't been able to make one yet?
Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and create more business partnerships! 

Wednesday, November 9th

7:30 AM-8:30 AM

Hosted by Tim Barnosky State Farm &

Huntington Bank

29937 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe

 

Bring your business cards and promotional literature

Donated prizes will be used in the network raffle

Go to www.westernlakecountychamber.org  to register OR

call the Chamber Office at 943-1134 

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Last Chance To Register!

 

 The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce

TURKEY BOWL! 

November 12th-Wickliffe Lanes

3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Pre-registration is required by November 9th

Click Here for Registration Form

Get your team of six bowlers for a fun competition!

Many sponsorship levels available!

Frozen Turkeys & other prizes to top winners!

Chinese auction, battle of the mascots,

complimentary food from local restaurants.

Register online at www.westernlakecountychamber.org 

with your credit card or submit completed registration form with payment to Chamber.   Questions? Call the Chamber office at 943-1134.

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Thank you to  
Key Bank logo
for sponsoring the
Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
October 20th Luncheon
at Bryant & Stratton College
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We Welcome the Following New Member:
 
 We Thank These Chamber Members For

Renewing Their Membership:   

Comfort Inn

Vision Emporium

Chick-fil-A

Lake Montessori School

James Catering

Click on links to our chamber members & SHOP LOCAL!

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Don't Have a Website?........
 
Over 30% of our Chamber members do not have a website to promote their business!  
 Much business is lost by not having this valuable tool!  The Western Lake County Chamber is partnering with two of our Chamber website companies to create starter websites for members starting as low as $399.  For details contact the chamber office at 440-943-1134 or e-mail
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Save The Date!  

 Shop Lake County!  

LCC Logo 

A Business & Community Expo

Hosted by: Lake County Chambers of Commerce & Great Lakes Mall

Saturday, February 25 &

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Click Here for Registration Form & Sponsorships 

 The Shop Lake County Show is an annual event designed to showcase members of the Lake County Chambers of Commerce. The show is a great way to generate awareness and sales for your business/ organization in Lake County's prime retail environment, the Great Lakes Mall.  

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FREE 1/2 Day Workers Comp Seminar
November 18th
CompManagement, is the chosen Comp Management service of Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
Learn more about how each claim is different and should be handled differently.  Learn how to determine if your employees are healthy enough for certain job tasks.  Learn how to be proactive and
support a healthy work force.
 
Location: LaMalfa Centre
5783 Heisley Road, Mentor
Time: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Please register by contacting Nina Nye at 1-800-825-6755, Ext. 1726
This is event is free of charge 
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The Ohio Department of Development, Global Markets Division has many programs for businesses interested in exploring or expanding international business. 
 
Click Here for a list of Export Training Seminars and
other trade programs.
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Are You A Struggling New Business? 
Take advantage of the new Western Lake County Chamber Mentoring Program!  We will introduce you to a seasoned, successful Chamber business owner who can help you get over some of the hurdles of
running a profitable business! 
Call the Chamber Office at 943-1134 
for more information. 
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Small Business Dev. Council logo
 
Lake County Port Authority and the Lake County Chambers of Commerce Announce results from survey on state of Lake County's small business community.  Click Here for Results 
 
Take part in the Lake County Economic and Community Development Survey for businesses to determine needs and federal funding that can help expand economic opportunities for local businesses.
 Click here to view goal of survey and Click here to take the online survey. 
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Voting is November 8th
Know the issues
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Voting Resource 
Go to OhioBusinessVotes.org to learn more about candidates and voting issues
 
OhioBusinessVotes.org provides information on all three ballot issues. This is a great education tool for our local  businesses. OhioBusinessVotes.org's purpose is to educate Ohioans about the positions of candidates and the economic impact of ballot issues. It also helps visitors learn about the economic effects of proposed legislation and prepares them to participate in the political process in an informed manner. This site provides all of the tools needed to register to vote, find out where candidates stand on critical issues that could impact our economy, and track the performance of Ohio's elected officials.  
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Export Green Webinar through Trade Roots, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
 
"Opportunities for U.S. Companies
in Brazil's Energy Sector"
Thrusday, November 10, 2011
1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Registration Complimentary
If you are a U.S. energy company that is considering exporting to Brazil join this webinar for trends in Brazil and what they mean for your company's prospects in this market.
Click Here to register
 
 
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