A Championship Team

Success!

What a year for the City of Cleveland! I am filled with pride. Hasn't it been wonderful to watch the rest of the country and the world learn what we already know: Cleveland Rocks!

Yes, I am aware the Indians did not win the World Series. In fact, my family and I enjoyed a true Cleveland evening: Finding Neverland at Playhouse Square was spectacular, and we then walked down to Gateway Plaza to watch our team battle in Game 7 of the World Series. Thee energy was amazing, and we just couldn't help think: How lucky are we?

Success. What does it mean to you? Is it always coming out on top? Is second place only the first loser?

OR

Does success look a little less obvious sometimes? Is it celebrating the team's effort to reach common objectives? Is it reveling in the small wins that remind you why you are in business at all?

I think the reason I'm feeling so proud of our town is that we really seem to be pulling together. Not just in sports, and certainly that does not mean we agree on politics.

We are pulling together to show up. To talk about the challenges we face and discern what opportunities we can create to move forward. To celebrate the collective victories that come when we worry more about who benefits and less about who gets the credit.

Congratulations, to all of us. Let's keep it going through this season of giving.

Please enjoy all the important news and opportunities listed in this month's newsletter. I promise, it is worth your time and attention. As always, please be in touch to share what is happening with you. 

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

Sincerely,
  Laura  
Laura Holman
Executive Director, Aurora Chamber of Commerce 


Chamber News & Events


Visit cose.org/chamberzoo for a list of participating
Chambers of Commerce and to register for the event.

November Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, Nov. 16th

 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Bella Vita Event Center
50 Trails End Road
Aurora

Marketing Roundtable
November Networking Luncheon

DESCRIPTION: Our panel of marketing experts will share the
latest strategies for successful B2B and B2C marketing. Bring your best idea to share: samples encouraged! This is a great opportunity to jump-start your company marketing plan for 2017.
 
WHEN:     Wednesday, November 16th
TIME:       11:30am - 1:00pm
WHERE:   Bella Vita Event Center
                   50 Trails End Road
                   Aurora, Ohio 44202
 
A special THANK YOU to our Sponsors:
Harman Home Designs

Click Here For More Information and to Register
 

Aurora Women in Networking
Thursday, December 1st

5:30-7:30 PM
Avenue at Aurora
425 S. Chillicothe Rd., Aurora
 
AWIN Holiday Gathering After Hours
Join us in celebrating 2016

Enjoy complimentary wine provided by Avenue of Aurora and appetizers compliments of Harry & David.  See old friends and make some new ones as we gather and celebrate all the good things of 2016.
 
 

2016 Holiday Party
Friday, December 9th

 6-10 PM
The Atrium at Anna Maria
800 N. Aurora Rd.
Aurora

2016 Holiday Party
Reserve your seat NOW!!

Mark your calendars for Friday, December 9th for our annual holiday party celebrating a year well done and welcoming the new year.  We will once again present our
  
Person of the Year - Bruce Harris

and

Business of the Year - Mad Jack's Grill & Pub!

Hosted and sponsored by The Atrium at Anna Maria, guests will enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, soft drinks and a cash bar. As well as entertainment by Johnny Live.

The Awards Committee will prepare a Silent Auction to benefit the Scholarship Fund.  In 2016 four Aurora High School students each received a $1500 scholarship.  We thank you for your continued support and welcome any auction item you can provide.


 
3Chamber Women's Expo
Thursday, January 26th

 4:30 - 7:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn
8971
Twinsburg, OH  44087

3Chamber Women's Expo
Explore the Possibilities!

Don't miss this marketing opportunity.
 
Booths will feature goods and services for women, including:
salons/beauty consultants, fitness centers, health practitioners, clothing boutiques, travel agencies, financial services and charitable organizations.

 

Sign up NOW!!


 
 
2017 Community and Events Guide
Advertising Opportunities Available

It's that time of the year to reach new customers and retain old ones for 2017!  Reserve your advertising spot in the Community & Events Guide. 

Deadline for ads & listings is Feb 5th: Don't delay!
 
This valuable advertising tool includes a listing
of Community Events for 2017.
 
A minimum of 10,000 will be printed and distributed
to Aurora area residents, visitors and regional tourism agencies.

Deals, Discounts and Specials!
MEMBER TO MEMBER DEALS !

Do you have a deal exclusive to chamber members?  We have just the place to advertise them.  Login to your chamber member account and add your member to member deal.  Reach hundreds to fellow members eager to see what you've got to offer!
 
 
Embrace Aurora!

Welcome Newcomers to the Neighborhood
and Introduce Them to Your Business!

The popularity of the Embrace Aurora program is really incredible. We now have new residents come into the office to ask when their Embrace Aurora delivery can be expected. They are hearing from their new neighbors that this is just the type of thing that makes Aurora such a special place to live, work, and play! Thank you to all who participating, especially our volunteers.

Our current list of property transfers included 185 addresses. 185! This is from May - August 2016. We are growing! There is no better way to reach new residents than an invitation to your business through Embrace Aurora.  What better way to inform movers about what is available to them when settling into their new homes?
 
We have prepared this round of deliveries: to be involved in our next round this spring, register below. We will send follow-up information.
 
Participation is easy and FREE to Chamber members!  Non Members are welcome to join in as well for a nominal fee.
September Business After Hours

  
CLICK TO REGISTER
 
  Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, November 16th
 
  AWIN December Gathering
Thursday, December 1st
 
Holiday Party
Friday, December 9th
 
 3Chamber Women's Expo 
Thursday, January 26th

 
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. 

Member News & Events


Home Instead Senior Care Receives Cascade Capital Business Growth Awards

 
Home Instead Senior Care has been recognized for the eighth year in a row as a winner of The Business Growth Award, presented by Smart Business and Cascade Capital Corporation. This award was created in recognition of the existing and increasingly significant role area small companies play towards the continuing economic growth and vitality of our local area. It honors small businesses located in Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, Ashland, Stark and Holmes counties that have prominently increased sales and/or employment over the past five years.   
"We are very pleased to be recognized," says Therese Zdesar, RN, BSN, president of the company's Portage County office. "The dedication our CAREGivers have to our seniors and understanding the needs of families on a personal level are all part of why we've received this award. We're proud to be considered one of the area's top performers."
The Business Growth Awards event attracts more than 300 top CEOs and decision-makers from around the region, making it the premier networking event in the Akron/Canton area. This year's event was held at The John S. Knight Center in Akron on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.     
 
The Home Instead Senior Care staff pictured Left to Right,
Joan Penix, General Manager; Therese Zdesar, President; Theresa Widmer, Human Resources Manager  

 
 

Information & Resources
City of Aurora
Stay informed!
Halloween Trick or Treating
Monday, Oct. 31st
6-8 pm
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
Name: December Program: Integrating Safety and Wellness
Date: December 7, 2016
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM EST
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 

Portage Development Board
Check out their new website!
www.portagedevbd.org
Board of Directors
 
President
Lisa Kusner-Hovanec

Vice President
Jennifer Stanley
First National Bank

Treasurer
Dan Mormile
Andersen Aurora Manufacturing
 
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 Wieder
Mill Distributors, Inc.
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Liaison
Pat Ciccantelli

Liaison
Denny Kovach 
Aurora City Council 
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Executive Director
Laura Holman 
director@allaboutaurora.com

Aurora Community  and Events Guide

 CLICK HERE  to view entire guide.

If you need more Community guides, please contact us and we will deliver! 

Platinum Sponsor

Howard Hanna


Gold Sponsors
Harman Home Designs

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Aurora Chamber of Commerce 330-562-3355

9 East Garfield Rd.  Suite 101 Aurora, OH  44202  www.allaboutaurora.com 

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