Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce Newsletter January/February 2018
From 48 members in 1955, the Tallmadge Business Chamber has grown to over 200 members currently, yet our mission remains steadfast, to specialize in promoting our members, providing them with networking opportunities, membership value and benefits, while working together for the advancement of economic development in the greater Tallmadge area.
Upcoming Events
JANUARY

Young Professionals Networking
Sponsored by Robert M. Nickoson Financial Group
Date : Thursday, January 11th, 2018 | 5:30pm
Tickets : FREE
Location : Sammy's Bar & Grill,
498 South Ave, Tallmadge, OH 44278

Monthly Luncheon
Date : Wednesday, January 17th, 2018 | 11:15am
Tickets : $15
Speaker : David Kline - Mayor and State of City
Location : The Venue, 10 Tallmadge Circle

Women of Tallmadge Networking
Date : Monday, January 29th, 2018 | 12:00pm
Tickets : FREE
Location : Beef O' Brady's,
3975 Cascades Blvd, Kent, OH 44240


FEBRUARY

First Friday Chambers Networking Event
Date : Friday, February 2nd, 2018 | 8:00-9:00am
Tickets : FREE
Location : Great Lakes Honda,
43 Pruitt Blvd. Akron, Ohio

Monthly Luncheon
Date : Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 | 11:15am
Tickets : $15
Speaker : Benjamin D Stasik, M.A. - Deputy Fire Chief
Adam Bozic - Assistant Parks & Recreation Superintendent
Location :  The Venue, 10 Tallmadge Circle


For all events register:
Chamber Office 330-633-5417  
Email: chamber@tallmadgechamber.com
Register and pay online at: Tallmadgechamber.com
Every Month

First Friday ON THE GO
Multi-Chamber Networking
8-9 a.m. Great Lakes Honda  
FEBRUARY 2nd

Join Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow-Munroe Falls, Kent, Streetsboro, Hudson, Twinsburg, Fairlawn and Nordonia Chambers at this great monthly event!

A professional business leaders networking reception before work the first Friday of every month. Bring business cards and your 30 second business commercial. Complementary coffee and breakfast treats!
FREE for Chamber Members. Prospective member guests may attend 2x before joining any of the participating Chambers listed. 
News & Events
Tallmadge Chamber Young
Professionals Networking
January 11th | 5:30pm

Join us January 11th for the kickoff of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce Young Professional's Networking group. This group is not about the date on your birth certificate, but more so about wanting to actively network with Tallmadge's younger workforce and participate in tackling issues of young professionals today, such as: retirement planning, career prospecting, mentoring, and more. We encourage you to use this as an opportunity to not only attend yourself, but invite your company's leader of tomorrow to come and meet other professionals in their field and in their community. 

This event is FREE, but RSVPs are appreciated to jon@TallmadgeChamber.com  

SPONSORED BY ROBERT M. NICKOSON FINANCIAL GROUP
Interested in sponsoring the Tallmadge Young Professional's Networking event?
  Contact us today at Jon@TallmadgeChamber.com
Women of Tallmadge Networking
January 29th | 12:00pm

Are you interested in networking with other professional women in our community? Are you interested in supporting women entrepreneurs and women owned businesses? Are you interested in building a network of women leaders in our community? 
Join us for the first official meeting of the Women in Tallmadge Networking Group on January 29th at 12pm at Beef O'Brady's . 

RSVP's are appreciated to Jon@TallmadgeChamber.com
THANK YOU to everyone who made our first annual Homecoming Dance a success!

The Tallmadge Chamber Homecoming Dance on November 17th 2017, went above and beyond our expectations! This was certainly a memorable night filled with great food, loving friends and of course impressive dancing! Thank you to Danny Boy's for sponsoring the Buck Naked Band allowing us to enjoy this exciting group of musicians. We are looking forward to planning another spectacular night, November 3rd 2018 . Mark your calendars now!
Tallmadge Chamber's Annual Santa on the Circle Event
2017 Chamber of Commerce Award Winners

In December we had the privilege of honoring our 2017 Chamber of Commerce Award winners.

Honorees include:
-Business Person of the Year – Steve Clark, Ohio Health Benefits
-Customer Service Business of the Year – TLC Catering, Joe Catalano
-Investment in the Future – Jeff Ferguson, Superintendent of Tallmadge City Schools
-Chamber Ambassador – Meghan Thompson
-Humanitarian – Carolyn Mackey

We are truly proud to have you as a part of our community, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the countless hours you have dedicated to serving your Tallmadge Community.
National Youth Advocate Program - Hope for the Holidays 2017

Thank you to all of our members who contributed to the Tallmadge Chamber helping the National Youth Advocate Program, Hope for the Holidays annual party where gifts were donated to local families in need.
Welcome to our community, CrimsonCup!
New Chamber Members
Graphic Detail
Lisa LeMasters
936 Greenbriar Parkway, Kent, Ohio 44240
Dove Audio Visual
Chad Davis
(330) 352-4599
www.doveav.com
290 West Ave. Suite L Tallmadge, OH 44278
In the era of email, social media, and texting, the chamber still remains one of the best ways to network within the community. Join today!
  Letter from the President
 
The Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce is creating some very special membership opportunities. 

The Empower Hour is a monthly workshop for business owners and members to learn new techniques and stay current with marketing and business trends. 

The Chamber is also developing a Young Professionals Membership and a Women’s Professional Group to provide members with new and better opportunities to expand their business market.

I am very excited about the new class of Trustee’s installed in December.

This is the best group of trustee’s that I can remember. The level of dedication to each other and to the chamber has created a collaborative synergy that is great for the members.

Some of the new trustee’s took on leadership roles, with original ideas that were put into fruition and completion with great success.

Some of the tenured trustee’s have taken on new committee leadership roles and improved on existing events and concepts.

I wanted to personally thank Jon Kozesky, our Executive Director and Becky Allman, our Administrative Assistant. Their hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. We are lucky to have their expertise and energy. 

-Mark Salerno
 Homecoming Proved to be a Night to Remember

The Tallmadge Chamber is thankful for everyone who helped in making our first annual Chamber of Commerce Homecoming Dance a success! We networked with friends, new & old, and boot-scoot-boogied the night away to the country tunes of the Buck Naked Band, sponsored by Danny Boy's Restaurant. Beyond the entertainment, the food alone was enough to write home about, provided by The Venue Banquet Center. Keep you eyes open for a Save the Date on our 2018 Homecoming Dance!

In addition, the Chamber of Commerce was honored to once again host Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Tallmadge Community Center. Graciously provided by Rhonda Moffatt of Childscape Learn and Grow, this afternoon filled with family fun welcomed over 300 local residents! We truly hope this event added to your magical & memorable holiday season.
 
In December we had the pleasure of cutting the ribbon and officially welcoming, Crimson Cup Coffee to our small business community. Make sure to stop in and introduce yourself at their 116 Tallmadge Circle location.
In December we also had the privilege of honoring our 2017 Chamber of Commerce Award winners. Please take a moment and read our awards section of this newsletter for the full list of honorees. We are truly proud to have you as a part of our community, and thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the countless hours you have dedicated to serving your Tallmadge Community.
 
Also ahead ….our January 17th luncheon at the Community Center with speaker David Kline, Mayor of the City of Tallmadge, for the 2018 State of the City Address, Note early start time—11:15 a.m. networking, 11:30 a.m. lunch                                                   
 -Becky & Jon
 
  2018 Chamber
Trustee Board

President , Mark Salerno, The Law Office of Mark Salerno   
 P: 330.571.2662   E: marksalerno14@gmail.com
 
Vice-President , Kevin Pratt, Pridestaff   
P: 330.510.5700   E: kpratt@pridestaff.com
 
Secretary , Carol Martin, Carol Martin Salon Spa   
P: 330.633.8211   E: info@carolmartins.com
 
Treasurer , Cheryl Ray, PNC Bank    
P: 330.375.8139   E: cheryl.ray@pnc.com
 
Sandy Baylor, Baylor Bookkeeping, Tax & Financial Svc.    
P: 330.777.4377      E: sandybaylor@live.com
 
Mike Carter, KeyBank, NA    
P: 330.752.7447    E: Michael_carter@keybank.com
 
Tom Headrick, HHC Property Management    
P: 330.322.2571    E: hhclawncare@aol.com
 
D. Manuselis, Tallmadge Tire & Service Center   
P: 330.633.3332   E:  cretedee@gmail.com
 
Rhonda Moffatt, Childscape Learn & Grow   
P: 330.633.2997   E: childscape2@gmail.com
 
Katie Paonessa, Miss Katie’s Pre-School Play Group    
P: 330.289.2564   E: katiepaonessa@yahoo.com
 
Ted Roy, Roy’s Travel & Limousine    
P: 330.929.4426    E: ted@roysstowtravel.com
 
Meghan Thompson , Thompson & Hummel Insurance   
P: 330.630.3630   E: meghan@t-hins.com
 
Jana Tucker, Conversations & Co.   
P: 330.633.2432   E: jana.tucker704@gmail.com
 
Jim West , Howard Hanna Real Estate    
P: 330.633.4421   E: jwest218@aol.com
 
Cathy Victor , Stouffer Realty             
P: 330.958-2037  E: cathyrealtyagent@aol.com
 
Chamber Executive Office
 
Jon Kozesky, Executive Director
E: jon@tallmadgechamber.com
 
Becky Allman, Executive Administrator   
E: becky@tallmadgechamber.com