Welcome, 2016!

Hello members and friends,

The new year has begun, and we are excited to share our plans with you! Please register to join us at our State of the Chamber luncheon Wednesday, January 20th, at Doogan's of Aurora from 11:30am - 1pm. We will talk about what's happening at the Chamber, introduce our current Board of Directors, and enjoy a mini speed networking session so that you can start the new year off by making some new connections!

Registration information can be found by clicking here:  State of the Chamber luncheon registration

Also, there's still time to register your business for the 3Chamber Women's Expo to be held Thursday, January 28th at The Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg from 4-7pm. Registration information here:  3Chamber Women's Expo Registration

This event is FREE to attend, so mark your calendars and tell your friends and family!

As always, you can visit our improved website: www.allaboutaurora.com (yes, that is the same address!) for information about all other events and opportunities 

Now is also membership renewal time, so if you have not received your emailed invoice, please let us know. If you have not yet paid your invoice, please do! We need to finalize our active membership list for our upcoming Community Events Guide, which does now include a membership directory by category. 

Information on enhanced listings and ads for the Guide, over 10,000 of which are printed and distributed throughout the region, can be found here:  Community Guide

Enjoy the newsletter, and please pay special attention to information from your fellow members! Keep those calls, emails, and visits coming: we enjoy talking and meeting with you to find out how we are creating an even stronger business community in this new year TOGETHER.

Now let's get busy....there is much to do!
Laura

ps feel free to forward this to a colleague or friend who might want to learn about what's happening: registration links will work for them, too!
Chamber News & Events

CLICK TO REGISTER
 
Build Relationships - 
Join A Committee! 
Our volunteer-led committees are at 
the very heart of our success!

Contact the Chamber office for more information about how you can get involved!

Awards  
Build the Chamber scholarship fund - award scholarships - promote and select person & business of the year: we do it all!
 
AWIN - Aurora Women in Networking
This engaged and engaging group provides support and encouragement to each other and our membership through discussion and targeted events. 

Business Advocacy  
The BAC connects us to business-related issues in local government.  

ProBusiness/Tourism 

Supports member businesses through events and activities that get the word out about YOU.

Member Services 
New member? Veteran member? Potential member? This group is looking out for ways to enhance your member benefits. 
Aurora Chamber Scholarship Fund
WHAT A HUGE SUCCESS!!

A huge THANK YOU and much appreciation to all who have supported our fundraising efforts for the Chamber scholarship fund this past year.

Our Holiday Party fundraising was a record setting event!  Our deepest gratitude to those who help make these scholarships possible through silent auction and wine pull donations.
Silent Auction Donors
Abigail's
The Atrium at Anna Maria
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Aurora Inn- Hotel & Event Center
Aurora Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Aurora School of Music
Avenue at Aurora
Tomasko Garner, Inc.
Chet Edwards
Country Owl Florist
Excalibur Collision
Gordman's
Graphics by Design
Harry & David
Holsman Sign Services
Howard Hanna
James W. Tomko Optometry
Lenny Brinda
Mantua Feed & Grain
Margaret's Fine Tailoring
Studio Wish Salon
Technical Consumer Products, Inc.
The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
The UPS Store in Auora
Wildwater Kingdom
4th and Goal
Wine Pull Donors
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
Aurora Inn - Hotel & Event Center
Custom Pultrustions, Inc.
Excalibur Collision
First National Bank
Graphics by Design
Howard Hanna
James Place
Mad Jacks
Mill Distributors, Inc.
Reitz, Paul & Shorr
The Tinlin Team
and Many Others


State of the Chamber Luncheon
Exciting Things are Happening in the Chamber!

Change is inevitable!  YOUR Aurora Chamber of Commerce is continuously moving forward with positive growth and change.  Come and hear what's new with the Chamber as we celebrate the New Year!

Don't be left out! 


 
New Year, New You!
3Chamber Women's Expo

Sign up now for the 2016 3Chamber Women's Expo.  Booth space sells out!  Don't wait - request your booth space.  View the booth layout diagram at www.solonchamber.com/expo

 Click Here to download a registration form flyer.
 
Presented by the Aurora, Solon and Twinsburg Chambers of Commerce.
 
 
State of the City Luncheon
Join us and get involved with Aurora!

This annual Chamber luncheon is held at the Bertram Inn when Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin delivers the "State of the City" address detailing past accomplishments, goals, planned policies and objectives for the city of Aurora for the coming year.

Pat Ciccantelli, Aurora City Schools' Superintendent, will also speak about the state of the school system.

A question and answer period will follow.

 
 
Spotlight on Safety:
A FREE AWIN Event

Join us for an educational panel discussion on personal safety including Self-Defense, Vehicular Safety a nd much more.
 
February 22nd, Monday
5-7pm at Doogan's of Aurora
 
Event is FREE! Registration is required.

Appetizers will be served ~ Cash bar
 
The first 50 registrants will receive a complimentary copy of  "The Gift of Fear", by Gavin De Becker.
A #1 National Bestseller.
 
Sponsored by:
  
10,000+ Publications To Be Distributed!

2016 Aurora Community & Events Guide Advertising

Registration for enhanced listings/ads due February 5, 2016 (Art can come later)

Don't miss the opportunity to have your ad seen in this publication, over 10,000 of which are distributed throughout Aurora as well as regional 
A AA offices and Visitors Bureaus. Remember, every member business with contact information is listed by category!
The  Aurora Chamber of Commerce Awards Committee presents

2016 The BIG GAME GRID

Join the fun and help some very deserving Aurora High School students by donating $10 per block on our BIG GAME GRID.  You will then be eligible for a chance to win up to $500 on February 7th during the Super Bowl game.  All proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.

Blocks will be sold at the January "State of the City" luncheon or call the Chamber office at 330.562.3355.

Last year we were able to award four $1000 scholarships!  Let's keep this tradition going.  
Member News & Events
Wellness 360 Conference Committee
2016 Summit County Worksite Wellness Conference

This year's theme is "Unlock Your Potential ~ Define Your Purpose ~ Create Partnerships".
 
We are excited to announce that this year's conference will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at The NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center just outside of Kent, Ohio.
 
We look forward to working together as we spread the message of overall health and wellness throughout our community. Currently there are sponsorship and vendor opportunities open. The following accommodations will be provided for our vendors:
  • Company name advertised in the event program
  • Opportunity to present your door prize with a short commercial at the end of the conference day
  • Networking with 100's of Wellness and HR professionals as well as NEOMED students, faculty & staff
  • 6 foot long table, clothed and skirted, to display your goods and services
  • Free Wi-Fi           
  • Access to electrical outlets (limited availability, first requested, first served)
  • Vendor passes for complimentary lunch at The Bistro, located on the first floor of The NEW Center
  • Complimentary day pass to Sequoia Wellness, the onsite medical wellness and fitness center
Please register by visiting our website http://wellness360conference.com  .
 
If you are interested in sponsorship information please contact Andy Malitz at [email protected]  or Johanna Tanno at 330-971-7959 or [email protected]  .
 
If you have any questions in regards to specific needs for your setup at The NEW Center, please contact Dawn Hull at 330.325.6852 or [email protected]  . Your support of health and wellness throughout the region is greatly appreciated and we look forward to having you at this year's conference!
City of Aurora
Spring Perennial Swap
Date:  May 21, 2016
Time:  11 am - noon
Location: Kiwanis Moore Park
                35 West Pioneer Trail

Stay informed!
www.auroraoh.com
 
Anthem NOACC                
Now you can get cost savings on your health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies.  How?  You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership. www.NOACC.org
  
Think Chamber
THE NORTHERN OHIO AREA CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GIVE MEMBERS GROUP BUYING POWER AND ENCOURAGE BUYING LOCAL.
BWC News
Private employers: Prospective billing transition effective July 1. Watch video & sign up for seminar/webinar Click Here.
For BWC eNews   Click Here.
 
Western Reserve Safety Council
February Program: 20 Indicators of Effective Safety Programs and How to Implement Them
Date: February 3, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00
Location:  Mustard Seed Market & Cafe (second floor)
6025 Kruse Drive
Solon, OH  44139

For the latest news and event information Click Here
 
Portage County Safety Council
Stay up to date on news and events by visiting www.portagesafetycouncil.com.
 
COSE
COSE connects small businesses with resources and expert advice they need to grow! www.cose.org
Chamber Information
Board of Directors
 
President
Lisa Kusner

Vice President
Jennifer Stanley
First National Bank

Treasurer
Dan Mormile
Custom Pultrusions, Inc.
 
S ecretary
Laura Radcliff
Edward Jones
 
Diane Barben
The Atrium at Anna Maria

Dottie Dupuy
Howard Hanna

Michelle Harman
Harman Home Designs

Ing Kiland
Metis Construction

Jim Kraus
City of Aurora

Vicky Rovder
Excalibur Collision

Alan Shorr
Reitz, Paul & Shorr

Sue Tinlin
The Tinlin Team -
Platinum Real Estate

Doug Weider
Mill Distributors, Inc.
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Liaison
Pat Ciccantelli

Liaison
Denny Kovach 
Aurora City Council 
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Executive Director
Laura Holman 

Aurora Community  and Events Guide

  CLICK HERE  to view entire guide.


Embrace Aurora

The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer businesses a chance to participate in EMBRACE AURORA WELCOME PROGRAM.
 
This program invites businesses to provide unique items/discounts that will introduce them to new residents.  Welcome packages will be delivered to new residents of Aurora regularly.

Chamber members may participate FREE of cost!!
 
Platinum Sponsor

Howard Hanna
Gold Sponsors
Harman Home Designs
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