Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce


April 2012
Newsletter
Shopping for Healthcare?  Get your discount through the Chamber!

 

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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FUEL
(Future Emerging Leaders)
of Lake County

April Topic:

 "Leadership Lake County" 

Speaker: Jessie Baginski

Bring plenty of business cards! 

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

     5:30pm - 7:30pm

 Location: TBA

Cost  FREE to FUEL Members, $5 for Chamber Members and $10 for Non- Chamber Members 

 

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Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation introduces concept of Workplace Wellness

 

Grants are available

Click Here for details 

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Lake County Chamber
The Lakeland Entrepreneurship Academy
 
Disocounts for Chamber Businesses on training classes and more!

 

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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Advertise Your Specials on the Chamber Website!
Post  E-Coupons 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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Lake County Safety Council Meeting
Date: Friday, April 20th
Time: 11:30 am-1 pm
Place: Holiday Inn LaMalfa
Cost: $20 for Members
$25 for Non-Members
Speaker: Howard Eberts, OSHA 
Topic: Lake County Safety Council Awards Banquet & OSHA Updates
Register online at www.councilnews.org
or call 440-255-0877
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Lake kidzbiz--
For Kid Friendly Businesses!
"You Are the Brand"
Patrick Perry, President., ERC
Bring plenty of business cards!Wednesday, May 2nd
8:15 am-9:30 am
The Fine Arts Association
38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby
or call 440-951-7500 Ext. 104
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Are You A New Business that could use the advice of a seasoned successful business owner? 
 
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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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.
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Export Green
Upcoming Events
from the U.s Chamber of Commerce
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Thank you to our Chamber Board members who volunteer their time for YOU, our Chamber members!

 

Rhonda Butler

Bryant & Stratton College

 

Sara Calo

The Calo Group

 

Larry Chrystal

A-1 Mr. Limo

 

Vicki Sue Cooper

 ABC Learning &

 Childcare Center

 

Jessica Forsythe, Civic

 

Amy Gladieux

The Lake County Captains

 

Jerie Green

Lakenetwork

 

Pamela Kurt

Kurt & Vermilya Law, Inc.

 

Mike Losneck

Eaton Credit Union

 

Corey Maher

Maher Brothers Care, LTD

 

Jack Makris

Revolution Pizza

 

Stacey Rodgers

Cohen & Company

 

Gretchen Skok DiSanto

Lakeland Community College

 

Michael Setta

Villa Beach Communications

 

Dave Skursha

The Lubrizol Corporation

 

Bob Struck

Two Men & A Truck

 

Lisa Timms-Rood

Huntington Bank

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The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce & the Euclid Chamber of Commerce present a

Business Development Luncheon & Expo

"Finding New Ways to Grow Your Business"

Sponsored by:

The Greater Cleveland Partnership &

COSE

April 26, 2012

11:30 am-2:00 pm 

Panel of Speakers include:

Debra Janik, Sr. Vice President

Greater Cleveland Partnership

John Loftus, Executive Director

Lake County  Port Authority

Larry Benders, Director

Cuyahoga County Department of Development

Wendy Maro, Director of Member Experience

COSE

The Manor Centre Complex

24111 Rockwell Dr., Euclid, OH 44117

Doors open at 11:30 am, Luncheon at Noon

$25.00 Members   $35.00 Non-members 

Sponsorship Opportunities!
Gold Level: $500, includes 8 lunch tickets, signage, & included on all marketing material
Silver Level: $250, includes 2 tickets, signage, & included on all marketing material
Bronze Level: $100, includes 1 ticket, signage, & included on all marketing material
 
Register online at www.wlcacc.com or
call the Chamber office at 440-943-1134
 

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"Drive into the Spring Season" with

April Coffee Networking at

Pat O'Brien Chevrolet

 

Thursday, April 19th

7:30 am-8:30 am

Pat O'Brien Chevrolet

2810 Bishop Rd.

Willoughby Hills 

Bring your business cards, your spring coupons/specials, coupons/specials for new member welcome bags

and donations for raffle 

Register online at

www.wlcacc.com

OR call the Chamber Office at 943-1134 

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Thank you to all who attended the WLCCC Luau Annual Luncheon & Business Awards at Pine Ridge Country Club!

 
 

Congratulations to our 2011 Annual Award Winners:
Cameraon Zwagerman, WELW/Spirit Media
 
A Warm Thanks from the
Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce To All Those Who Donated to the Annual Luncheon Raffle! 
  

Moxie

Nautica Queen

Revolution Pizza

Sam's Club

Say It With Thread

The Calo Group

The Fairways

The Greek House Grille

Two Men & A Truck

Wal-Mart

WELW/Spirit Media

Wickliffe Lanes

Wickliffe Library

Willoughby-Eastlake Library 

 

And a special thanks to our Annual Luncheon Committee leaders, Jessica Forsythe and Gretchen Skok DiSanto

and their committee, Sara Calo, Cheryl Kuonen,

and Laura Washington!

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The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce Welcomes the Following New Members:

 

Kaier Permanente

Looks Better On You, Inc. 

First Merit Bank  

We Thank These Chamber Members For

Renewing Their Membership:     

 

 

Bryant & Stratton College

C. Pearson Trophy

Child Care On The Vine

Gold Leaf Capital Management

Great Lakes GlassTrader Jack's Riverside Grille   

Huffman Equipment Rental Inc. 

I Love Pies!

Sam's Club

Traditions Alive

Click on links to our chamber members & SHOP LOCAL!

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Save the date for
the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
  & Euclid Chamber of Commerce
Golf Outing
at St. Denis GolfClub 
Friday, July 13th 
click here for sponsorship & registration form!
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Lake County Port Authority logo
SBA 504 Loan Rates (buildings, property, durable equipment) 4.711% for standard 504 loan
4.914% for 20-year refinance loan
Contact Marty Gareau at 440-357-2290 Ext. 229
to take advantage of these and other business loan opportunities.
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Small Business Dev. Council logo

  

Click Here for April Updates

from the Small Business Development Center

 

Small Business Planning Program Back by Popular Demand!

This special program provides an experienced business counselor to help participating businesses develop and implement strategies for success, free of charge. The free business mentor will help businesses with strategic plans and unique selling propositions, key performance indicators, profit equations that increase leads and sales, cash flow plans, effective sales strategies, plans to motivate, attract and retain employees, time management strategies and more. To take part in this unique program, call Gretchen Skok DiSanto at 440-525-7444.

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 Join the Western Lake County
Chamber of Commerce for
"Chamber night" at the Captain's Stadium
June 14th,  Networking from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm.  
Game starts at 7:30 pm. 
Bring your promotional materials for
Chamber table at stadium entrance! 
Click here for Registration Form.
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Small Business Symposium
Road To Success
Hosted by the Lake County Chambers and Lakeland Community College
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
7:30 am-4:45 pm
Keynote Speaker: Pat Malone, Safety Training Expert-Safety for your business, you & your family
Exhibit Hall
Business Mini-Sessions include:
Marketing
Technology
Entrepreneurial Toolbox 
 
Cost $25.00 per person
Click here for more information or register online at
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CompManagement April Updates 
Click here for Updates
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Support the Growth of Manufacturing
 in Lake County! 
Attend the RoboBots competition on Saturday, April 28th at Lakeland Community College
Click Here for more detailed information!
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Ohio Department of Development

Global Markets Division

 

Funding Available for

State of Ohio Trade Missions!

  

Click Here for more information

The Ohio Department of Development, Global Markets Division also 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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