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January 2017
The mission of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate the growth of
Aurora
area businesses, promote tourism, and invest in programs
that enhance and enrich the community.
www.allaboutaurora.com
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Hello 2017!
Here's to new beginnings, and another successful year of working together.
Thank you for allowing us to make your business our business. We are here for you, and we appreciate you.
Please pay special attention to the following events below: active registration links are included.
Now let's get busy...there is much to do!
Sincerely,
Laura Holman
Executive Director, Aurora Chamber of Commerce
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2016 Holiday Party & Awards Presentation
Thank you to all who attended our 2016 Holiday Party and Awards Presentation!
Our sincere thanks to all the wonderful volunteers and businesses that made this event a success.
A special thank you to the following businesses for their donation to our silent auction and wine pull.
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Abigail's
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Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
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Aurora High School Bookstore
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Aurora Inn
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Aurora School of Music
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Avenue at Aurora
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Cedar Point
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Country Owl Florist
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Dave Joyce Office
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Essential Zen Yoga
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Excalibur Collision
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Gordman's
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Graphics by Design
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Harry & David
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Hickory River Smokehouse
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Howard Hanna
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Independence Village
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James W. Tomko Optometry
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Lantern of Chagrin Valley
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Mantua Grain & Feed
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Mario's Spa
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Mazzulo's
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Mill Distributors, Inc.
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Snap Fitness
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TCP
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The Atrium at Anna Maria
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The Bertram Inn & Conference Center
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ThornCreek Winery & Gardens
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The Tinlin Team - Platinum Real Estate
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The Travel Connection
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4th and Goal
Shaun Kinley Art Studio
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Lake Erie Monsters
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Cleveland Cavaliers
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WINE PULL DONORS:
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Andersen Aurora Manufacturing
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Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
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Edward Jones - Laura Radcliff
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First National Bank
Mad Jack's Grill & Pub
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The Atrium at Anna Maria
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ThornCreek Winery & Gardens
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The Tinlin Team - Platinum Real Estate
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3Chamber Women's Expo
Explore the Possibilities!
Don't miss this exciting 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...and you!
Sign up NOW!!
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January Networking Luncheon
Members can bring a potential member for FREE
Join us as we discuss what we've done in 2016 and where we're going in 2017. We look forward to hearing your feedback.
The new year provides a natural time to reflect on where we've been and also project into the future.
Did we reach last year's goals?
What opportunities does the new year offer to help us further succeed this year?
The Aurora Chamber of Commerce welcomes the opportunity to work with you to answer these questions as we embark on the adventure of this new year together.
Current members: Share the benefits of Chamber of Commerce membership:
Bring a Potential Member, and THEIR LUNCH IS FREE!
Please register yourself as usual, then select the 'potential member' payment option when registering your guest.
THANK YOU for spreading the word about all the Aurora Chamber of Commerce has to offer!
Please bring 25 business cards with you , as a mini speed networking session will be part of the luncheon activities!
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February Networking Luncheon
State of the City
A new day is dawning in Aurora!
Please join us as we hear from Mayor Ann Womer Benjamin and Superintendent of Aurora City Schools Pat Ciccantelli. Both speakers are deeply committed to protecting and promoting the strengths of Aurora.
Come prepared to learn how these city leaders are dealing with issues relevant to your business and our community.
Do not wait to register for this important Chamber event!
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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 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 11,000 will be
printed and
distributed
to Aurora area residents,
visitors and
regional tourism
agencies.
Remember, every member business is listed in the Guide by category, including website and telephone number. This not only extends your reach, but creates a double-use as a Membership Directory!
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Deals, Discounts and Specials!
MEMBER TO MEMBER DEALS
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Reduce Your Energy Usage and Your Operating Expenses
COSE has teamed with FirstEnergy's Ohio Utilities to provide member businesses with an exclusive energy savings opportunity. The first step is a comprehensive assessment of how your facility uses power; gas, electric, even steam. The best part? There's no out of pocket expense! Read what Craig Wallace, CEO of PACE Engineering, Inc., learned from his energy audit with the COSE Energy Advisors.
"Every firm looks to lower their operating costs. Pace Engineering took advantage of the energy audit that COSE offered. Energy accounts for 4% of our costs from process gas and electricity used in our manufacturing to general uses heat and lighting. Most people view energy costs as fixed. The energy audit identified a number of projects that when implemented will reduce our energy costs more than 9%. We were surprised because five years ago, we spent more than $250,000 on energy efficiency projects. From the COSE audit, we learned where our energy is consumed and have uncovered even more savings than were identified in the audit." - Craig Wallace, CEO PACE Engineering, Inc.
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Save the Date!
2017 GCP Internship Summit
Please mark your calendar and save the date for our 2017 Internship Summit on Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites, 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd., North in Inde
pendence. We'll provide more details soon.
The 2016 event, which included the launch of GCP's Internship Central initiative, was attended by about 250 educators and business community representatives.
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City of Aurora
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.
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Western Reserve Safety Council
For the latest news and event information
Click Here.
Portage County Safety Council
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
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2017 Board of Directors
President
Jennifer Stanley
First National Bank
Past President
Lisa Kusner-Hovanec
Vice Presidenet
Laura Radcliff
Edward Jones
Treasurer
Dan Mormile
Andersen Aurora Manufacturing
Karen Adams
Don Joseph Toyota
Diane Barben
The Atrium at Anna Maria
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/Harold Hatridge
Aurora City Council
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Executive Director
Laura Holman
director@allaboutaurora.com
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Aurora Community
and Events Guide
If you need more Community guides, please contact us and we will deliver!
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