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Thursday, June 15th
It's not too late to join us for a day of great golf and fun -- but you better hurry!
Call the office today at 330.562.3355
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June 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.
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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!!
SPONSORSHIPS ARE NEARLY SOLD OUT: CALL TO CONFIRM AVAILABILITY 330-562-3355
Register your Sponsorship and Foursome Today!
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JUNE 9TH
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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!
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Party on the Patio - Business After Hours
1815 Tavern
The patio is open and ready for guests! Join us at the 1815 Tavern for complimentary appetizers and a cash bar. Bring a guest and meet up with friends.
It's FREE for chamber members.Bring someone who should learn more!
LOOK!
Upcoming Business After Hours:
- JULY 26th - The Cabin Restaurant
- AUGUST 17th - Mattress Warehouse
- SEPTEMBER 12th - Aurora Inn - Hotel & Event Center
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July Networking Luncheon
TRAVEL TIPS
It's vacation season and there's so much to do. Where do you begin? What about the pets? Luggage? How can I look good and still be comfortable? What about reservations?
Join us and all your questions will be answered!
Featured speakers are:
Iguana Travel Service
and
The Travel Connection.
Presented by:
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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! 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 new residents about what is available to them when settling into their new hometown?
WE ARE NOT COLLECTING ITEMS FOR A SUMMER DELIVERY: DO NOT DELAY!
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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FREE to Register!
Drive customers right to your door!!
TOUR STOPS
on this self-directed driving tour will consist of a variety of businesses. Maps will list stops and include a brief description of a giveaway, unique sale, or activity available only during the
TOUR
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Participants will visit and have their map stamped at a minimum of 10 locations to be eligible for a grand prize drawing at the Grand Finale, held at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets.
A limited number of tour stops will be selected
In order to participate. you need to:
3. SUBMIT REGISTRATION FORM by Friday, June 23rd. ** Items are not needed until event**
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GIVEAWAY, UNIQUE SALE, OR ACTIVITY:
Provide something special during the tour
Remember: people will choose who to visit based on how enticing your 'something special' is. Think of something that shows off who you are, then entice them to come back!
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DONATION TO THE GRAND PRIZE BASKET:
Drop off your
donation to the Chamber office by July 12
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If you would like to participate but your business location isn't a fit,
we will create a 'block of stops' - contact us and we will tell you all about it!
Did we mention this is a FREE MEMBER OPPORTUNITY?
DRIVE CUSTOMERS DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOOR! Register as a TOUR STOP Today.
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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!
Tickets go on sale July 1st.
for the most up-to-date event information
Uniting, Joining, and Linking Woman for Success
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NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Person of the Year/Business of the Year
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COSE
June Happenings
Paid Search: 11 Ways to Optimize Your Campaign
Meet Your Match
Solar Energy Power Savings in Ohio
Don't Miss Out on Energy Rebates Now Available
FirstEnergy Corporation has restarted its Energy Efficiency Rebates to incentivize businesses like yours to reduce electricity use. This rebate will improve the ROI on your project and reduce your utility spend. Let our partners at COSE and the Energy Team help you take advantage of these new cash rebates. As with previous rebates, these dollars will go fast so it's imperative to get started. Let COSE line up quotes from local contractors for energy efficiency projects and get your business in line to access these rebates. Let's line up your project and determine if your business qualifies for a rebate. Contact Andrew Smyser, COSE Energy Manager at 216-592-2432 or [email protected], for more information.
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Check this out!
New Free Databases Available through PCDL
Portage County District Library is pleased to announce the addition of new databases to our research services, two of which are geared toward assisting the business community.
ReferenceUSA: Provides information on market trends, business profiles, new homeowners, and consumer lifestyles. It is a go-to source for entrepreneurs, job seekers, and those interested in data-driven research.
BusinessDecision: Includes demographic mapping, as well as market segmentation tools and business research to help entrepreneurs reach new and expanding markets.
These new databases join our selection of reference resources that can help you do everything, from learning a new language with Rosetta Stone to fixing your car with Chilton Library, and to accessing legal forms through Gale Legal Forms. All of these free databases are available at home with your library card by visiting www.portagelibrary.org. Look for the Find Information tab.
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The attorneys of Gertsburg Law have a comprehensive understanding of the countless legal issues facing businesses on a daily basis. In order to share our knowledge with the community, we publish weekly blog articles that explain and elaborate on issues relevant to business owners. Here are some of the articles available on
our blog
this month:
There are stacks of applications for every position, and the details of every interview you conduct could cost you time and money. It's worth everyone's time to refresh on the basics of the interview to avoid complications down the road.
This is the fourth in a series of blog discussions by Mark Turner about Ohio's consumer laws. The blogs are designed to raise awareness of a part of business owner's potential pitfalls of these laws and how they can be avoided. You do not want to find yourself on the wrong side of a CSPA lawsuit
, check out Part One,
Part Two
, and
Part Three
of our series on the CSPA.
If you believe an employee is stealing from your business, it is easy to say that the most effective resolution is termination. It is a much bigger problem, however, when you suspect one of your contracted employees of theft. In that case, there are steps that must be taken to confirm your suspicions before anything else can happen.
On March 21, 2017, a new law went into effect in Ohio expanding where a person licensed to carry a concealed weapon may bring their handgun. No longer may companies have policies prohibiting a handgun from being stored in a person's private vehicle on the company property, and restrictions on bringing a handgun into institutions have been loosened.
"Audit" is a dirty word; for most, it conjures up the image of agents of a faceless bureaucracy rifling through the most intimate details of their lives. For business owners, however, audits are an important tool in identifying improvement opportunities.
To learn more about the services of Gertsburg Law, call us today at 440-571-7777 or
complete our contact form
. From our Chagrin Falls office, we proudly provide legal services for businesses of all sizes.
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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 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.
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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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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:
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
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Mental health and addiction recovery information: 330.673.1756
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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
Secretary
Vicky Rovder
Excalibur Collision
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
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
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Aurora Community
and Events Guide
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