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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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FUEL
(Future Emerging Leaders)
of Lake County
January Topic:
"Structured Networking"
Thursday, January 19, 2012
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Willoughby Brewing
Company
4057 Erie Street
Willoughby, OH
Cost FREE to FUEL Members, $5 for Chamber Members and $10 for Non- Chamber Members
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Promote Your Company With a Chamber Luncheon Sponsorship
The Chamber has three sponsorship opportunities this year for a June and September 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.
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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
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 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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Lake County Safety Council Meeting
Date: Friday, Jan. 20, 2012
Time: 11:30 am-1 pm
Place: Holiday Inn LaMalfa
Cost: $20 for Members
$25 for Non-Members
Speaker: Scott Cole, The Albert M. Higley Co.
Topic: Introduction to Calculating Accident Costs
or call 440-255-0877
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Lake kidzbiz--
For Kid Friendly Businesses!
"Groupon/Coupons...A Recipe for Success or Disaster?"
Wednesday, January 4th
8:15 am-9:30 am
Young Chefs Academy
7850 Mentor Ave., Mentor
or call 440-951-7500 Ext. 104
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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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Did you know that members who actively participate in Chamber activities are taking advantage of a great way to grow their business? Make a New Years resolution to attend Chamber events and you will have a great vehicle to promote your business and a great business support group too! A Happy, Prosperous New Year to all of our valued Chamber members!
Also, don't forget to nominate your favorite business for one of our business awards that will be presented at the Annual Luncheon on March 22nd. Applications are available via the links in this newsletter under the Annual Luncheon announcement in this newsletter.
A special congratulations go out to our new executive board members, Sara Calo (The Calo Group), Chair, and Jack Makris (Revolution Pizza) and our two new board members Amy Gladieux (The Lake County Captains) and Bob Struck (Two Men And A Truck)
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Ring in the New Year with
Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Coffee Networking 2012!
Haven't been able to make one yet?
Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and create more business partnerships!
Thursday, January 12th
7:30 AM-8:30 AM
Hosted by The Greek House Grille
29325 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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Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce presents
"DC Update with Congressman Steve LaTourette"
Get the latest information from the congressman on legislation that impacts business owners.
Q&A session included.
Friday, January 27th
Luncheon, 11:30 am-1:00 pm
ABB, 29801 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe
Members: $20
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
Refreshments will be provided
RSVP is required by February 9, 2012
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We Welcome the Following New Member:
Bob Lingenfelter, Life, Health Insurance & Fringe Benefits
We Thank These Chamber Members For
Renewing Their Membership:
Tow Center Automotive
Visiting Angels of NE Ohio
Click on links to our chamber members & SHOP LOCAL!
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SAVE THE DATE!
Thursday, March 22nd
And Leave Winter Behind
with the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce Hawaiian theme Annual Luncheon Thursday, March 22nd
Nominations For Business Awards Are
Now Being Accepted
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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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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!
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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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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Your Claims. Our Expertise.
Please join us for a Free webinar from your office! Worker's Compensation 101
Friday January 20th
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Hosted by CompManagement, the chosen worker's comp service of the Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County Chambers.
Learn the foundation of Ohio workers' compensation including identification of resources (TPA, MCO, BWC), best practices with regard to accident reporting, investigation, etc., cost containment methods and more.
or call 1-800-825-6755 Ext. 1726
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Start the New Year with a Free Training Seminar
We're ringing in the new year with two opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge to help you in your business.
January 18: Brown Bag Lunch & Learn: Accounting for the Non-Accountant, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Morley Library in Painesville. It's a basics bootcamp for business owners. Master bookkeeping terminology and read your statements with confidence! Register online.
January 26: Webinar: Social Media Best Practices. 3:00 to 4:00 PM. If you're new to social media marketing, this webinar is for you. You'll learn the key list of social media practices to help you get your business noticed. Register online.
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Manufacturing Expo - February 14th & 15th
The inaugural Manufacturing Expo will be held at The Galleria at Erieview in Downtown Cleveland on February 14th & 15th. Several thousand engineers and industrial buyers from around the country are expected to come to see-touch and meet the top solutions providers in the U.S. and Canada. For more information on this event and how you can take part, visit their website.
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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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