Check This Out: Connections May 2017

Welcome to the Chamber - Congratulations on your Grand Opening

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Connections Newsletter

May 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

May is a month of transition -- can you feel it?? Is there so much to consider that you don't know where to begin? I usually prefer offering options and opportunities to giving directives, but this time I have one: Start. Decide what you want. Determine your resources. Start.

Here at the chamber, it is our mission to be a resource for you.

Maybe starting means attending our luncheon May 24th and learning about workforce development programs available close to home. Our panel of professionals know their stuff, and they love to share that information.

Starting for you could also mean gathering golfers and sponsoring the Golf Outing at Boulder Creek on June 15th: connections are made on the links!

Does starting include reaching out to other businesses? Join us at a free, casual Party on the Patio and let's talk about it. We can help.

This list is just a beginning....a start. Please take a few moments to scroll through this newsletter and learn more about what is happening with the chamber and the business community.

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

Sincerely,

Laura Holman

Executive Director, Aurora Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News & Events

ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

Wednesday, May 17th

1815 Tavern
Wednesday, June 28th

Mario's The Cabin Restaurant

Wednesday, July 26th

Dates and locations for

August thru October

coming soon!

Business After Hours "Party on the Patio"

Networking Event

The patios are ready!

Join us for this opportunity to develop business relationships in a relaxed atmosphere.

Complimentary appetizers will be provided courtesy of our host venue. Cash bar will be available.

FREE, but reservations are required.

CLICK HERE to REGISTER: ThornCreek After Hours

CLICK HERE to REGISTER:

1815 Tavern After Hours

May Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, May 24th

11:30 AM - 1 PM

Bella Vita Event Center

50 Trails End, Aurora

May Networking Luncheon

Register NOW -- See Link Below!

Join us to hear from our panel of workforce

development professionals as they introduce and
explain programs available to support your business.

Guest Speakers:

Brad Ehrhart - P ortage Development Board

Helene Leightner - OhioMeansJobs

Michael Hinton- Maplewood Career Center

Gregory Farabee - Kent State University

May 24th, Wednesday

11:30am - 1:00pm

Bella Vita Event Center

50 Trails End

Click Here for More Information

and to Register

Thank you to our luncheon sponsors:

Golf Outing

Thursday, June 15th

SPONSORSHIPS NOW

AVAILABLE

FOURSOME REGISTRATION OPEN

Boulder Creek Golf Club

9700 Page Rd.

Streetsboro

2017 Aurora Business & Community Golf Outing

It's time: we're getting ready to come out swinging!

Join us for a day of great food, great relationship building, and great golf at the beautiful and challenging Boulder Creek Golf Club.

Portions of this business and community event benefits the Aurora Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund.

You don't want to miss this!!

Register your Sponsorship and Foursome Today!

Click Here for More Information and to Register

MultiChamber Social Networking

Members Only Event

Go Ducks!

Bring the family for this fun-filled evening: cheer on the Akron RubberDucks while you build relationships!

CLICK HERE for Tickets

Connected Women Succeed

Friday, Sept. 29th

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Parkside Church

7100 Pettibone Rd.

Chagrin Falls, OH

Connected Women Succeed

Professional and Personal Development Event

The 3rd Annual "Women Succeed" educational event is sponsored by Aurora Women in Networking and the Red Key Network.

This full day seminar will feature keynote and breakout speakers and include breakfast, lunch, networking opportunities, and more!

SPONSORSHIPS available now!

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Tickets go on sale July 1st.

Please visit www.WomenSucceed.org

for the most up-to-date event information

Uniting, Joining and Linking Woman for Success

Member News & Events

For more information: www.essentialzen.net

Information & Resources

September Business After Hours

CLICK TO REGISTER

May Party on the Patio

Wednesday, May 17th

May Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, May 24th

Golf Outing

Thursday, June 15th

June Party on the Patio

Wednesday, June 28th

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 and regional 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.

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.

Click Here for Registration Form

City of Aurora

Stay informed!

City meetings are open to the public.

Agendas and minutes are made available

to all who request them.

For schedules of City Council and other City Committee meetings, please visit:

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.

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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

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