Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce

October 2011
Newsletter
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FUEL
(Future Emerging Leaders)
of Lake County

 

Thursday, October 20, 2011
5:30-7:30 PM

Chester's Legacy Tavern
11 Chester St.
Painesville, OH 44077
 
Topic: My Business Can Help You By......

 

FUEL Members:  Free
Chamber Members: $5
Non-Members: $10
 

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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
October 20th Luncheon
Hosted by Bryant & Stratton College
Sponsored by
 
Key Bank logo 
"Learn New Social Media Skills to
Promote Your Business!"
 
This will be literally, a "hands-on" session!
Bring your laptop or use one of the computers provided and start applying new social media techniques to promote your business!
Time: Check-in starts at 11:15 AM
Lunch from 11:30 AM-Noon
Program from Noon-1:00 PM
Members: $20.00
Non-Members: $30.00
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SAVE THE DATE FOR  

 

The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce

TURKEY BOWL! 

Pre-Thanksgiving Networking & Fun!

November 12th-Wickliffe Lanes

3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Click Here for Registration Form

Get your team of six together!

Many sponsorship levels available!

Frozen Turkeys & other prizes to top winners!

Chinese auction, battle of the mascots,

complimentary food and pop for bowlers.

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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We Welcome the Following New Member:
I LOVE PIES! 

We Thank These Chamber Members For

Renewing Their Membership: 

  

Advocacy & Grassroots Consulting

Health & Fitness, Inc.

K-J Fasteners, Inc.

National College

Pat O'Brien Chevrolet

Sam's Club

USA Insulation

 

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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LCC Logo

  

Save The Date!  

 Shop Lake County!

A Business & Community Expo

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

Saturday, February 25 & Sunday, February 26, 2012

 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.

 

For Sponsorship Opportunities or to reserve your booth space

Call 440-943-1134 

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The 2011 Annual Economic Development

Council Economic Forum

The Theme:

Coping with Tough Economic Times

Where: LaMalfa Center, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor, Ohio,

October 19, 2011 from 7:30 - 9:30 AM

The cost is $25.00 for Breakfast .

 2011 Economic Forum Sponsorships: $275.00

THE SPEAKERS FOR THE2011 LCDC ECONOMIC FORUM

· Mr. Michael F. Bryan, is Vice President and

Senior Economist of the
 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, GA.

· Ms Caroline L. Harris, is Chief Tax Counsel and

Executive Director of Tax Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce..

Expect a lively and informative Q&A period

following our two excellent speakers.

Contact: Dave Gilmer, Executive Director

Phone: (440) 350-2974 for reservations and information.  

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FREE 1/2 Day Workers Comp Seminar
October 21st
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: 1:00-4:00 PM
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
October Small Business Updates
 
Click Here for Free Exporting Presentation, Lake County Safety Council Partnership Luncheon, Business Preparedness Brown Bag Lunch and MORE.....
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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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