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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?
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FUEL
(Future Emerging Leaders)
of Lake County
February Topic:
"Setting Boundaries-When to Say Yes & When to Say No""
Thursday, February 16, 2012
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Quacker Steak & Lube Restaurant
7834 Reynolds Rd.
Mentor, OH
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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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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Another benefit to our valued chamber
members!
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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, Feb. 17th, 2012
Time: 11:30 am-1 pm
Place: Holiday Inn LaMalfa
Cost: $20 for Members
$25 for Non-Members
Speaker: David Marquard, SuperFlash
Topic: Oxy-Fuel & Compressed Gas Safety
or call 440-255-0877
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Lake kidzbiz--
For Kid Friendly Businesses!
"How to Build & Keep a Winning Workforce
Wednesday, March 7th
8:15 am-9:30 am
Prelude Photography
Great Lakes Mall., Mentor
or call 440-951-7500 Ext. 104
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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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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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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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Fall in Love with Coffee Networking
on Valentine's Day with
the Western Lake County
Chamber of Commerce!
Tuesday, February 14th
7:30 am-8:30 am
National College
27537 Chardon Road
Willoughby Hills
Bring your business cards, donations for raffle
Special Valentine's Day Game to help you promote your business!
Register online at
www.wlcacc.org
OR call the Chamber Office at 943-1134
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The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce presents:
Are You Ready for the Manufacturing Boom?...
How to Optimize Your Local and
State Resources for Growth
February 16, 2012
3:30 pm-5:00 pm
The Lubrizol Corporation-29400 Lakeland Blvd.
(Enter via the West Lakeland Guardhouse) Building 31
Presenters include:
Christine Nelson, V.P. Regional Business Development for Team Northeast Ohio and Ohio Jobs
Marty Gareau, Director, Public Finance, Lake County Port Authority
Patrick Kelly, Director, Economic Development, First Energy
$5 Chamber Members--$10 Non Members
Start-ups also encouraged to attend!
Refreshments will be provided
RSVP is required by February 9, 2012
call the Chamber office at 943-1134
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Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce presents
(NEW Rescheduled Date)
"DC Update with
Congressman Steve LaTourette"
Get the latest information from the congressman on legislation that impacts business owners.
Q&A session included.
Tuesday, February 21st
Luncheon, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
ABB, 29801 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe
Members: $20
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, March 22nd
And Leave Winter Behind!
The Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce presents the Hawaiian theme Annual Luncheon & Business Awards, Thursday, March 22nd
We will be honoring the following businesses:
Small business of the Year: Gold Leaf Capital Management
Medium Business of the Year: CT Consultants
Large Business of the Year: ABB
Organizations of the Year: Eastlake-Willoughby Library and Wickliffe Library
Business Person of the Year: Cameron Zwagerman, WELW
Showcase Awards: ABC Learning & Childcare and
Trader Jack's Riverside Grille
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CompManagement
Lake County Chamber's Worker's Comp Program saves you money 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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A Few Tables Left-Register NOW!
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
Register before 1/16/12 for your discount!
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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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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CompManagement offers
Free Webinars from your office!
Your Claims. Our Expertise.
The chosen worker's comp service of the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Chambers.
"When to Consider Self-Insurance or
Individual Retrospective Rating"
Friday February 10th
10:00 am-Noon
"How Workplace Wellness Programs Create
Worker's Comp Savings
Friday, February 24th
10:00 am-Noon
or call 1-800-825-6755 Ext. 1726
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Free Business Plan Clinic February 8th!
Our popular Brown Bag Lunch & Learn Seminar is back in February. This time we'll be holding a seminar devoted entirely to your business plan. Whether you've never written one or you have one that needs a little upgrade, you'll want to register for this special event at Morley Library from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. For your convenience, click here to register. |
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SBA State Trade and Export Promotion Grant (STEP) Program Is Available in Ohio
Many small businesses are already exporting. In fact, U.S. Exports grew 16% in 2010 and 15% in the first ten months of 2011. The SBA STEP initiative's aim is to increase the number of small businesses that are exporting and increase the value of exports for those small businesses that are currently exporting. With Ohio's STEP Program, called IMAGE, individual companies can receive up to $6,000 to support their export development activities. Find out more here! |
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Lakeland Community College Again Offering Entrepreneurship Academy
If you haven't already taken advantage of this recent offering by Lakeland, it could be worth your while to check out. For just $365, you can gain insight on best practices in sales, marketing, customer service, networking and many other valuable topics for your small business. Register online or call 440-525-7312. Class begins Wednesday, March 7th! |
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Green Under Glass
This special event will give you a special tour of the Green Business Incubator and include a free informational session on "How Going Green Saves Green", Thursday, February 2, 2012 from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Galleria @ Erieview. To register, call 216-622-0999.
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*Cost Saving
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Save the date for
the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
& Euclid Chamber of Commerc Golf Outing
at St. Denis Gofl Club on Friday, July 13th
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