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August 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.
Drive It Yourself Tour - FUN!
Saturday, July 22nd saw tour-goers visiting participating businesses in Aurora for games, prizes and giveaways. A grand finale was held at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets. Thank you to Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and Aurora Manor Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation for sponsoring this popular event. We were proud and pleased to welcome people right to your doors, and believe us: they loved it! Participants told us again and again how much they either enjoy the opportunity to 'peek in' and check out what Aurora businesses have to offer. Whether they were new residents eager to learn about their new hometown, visitors from surrounding areas (including as far as Columbus, or long-time residents looking to learn more about businesses they have not yet otherwise discovered, everyone loved the DIY Tour.
Congratulations to our participating businesses for representing our business community so well!
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4Chamber Party on the Patio
HoneyBaked Ham Co. & Café - Streetsboro
Let's get together! Join us for this 4 Chamber after hours and meet some old and new friends.
Complimentary appetizers and cash bar available. FREE for chamber members. Registration required. Deadline to register is Friday, August 4th.
We hope to see you there!
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Connected Women Succeed: EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION AVAILABLE ONLY UNTIL AUGUST 15TH
Professional and Personal Development Event
The 3rd in the "Women Succeed" series, this professional and personal development event event is presented by Aurora Women in Networking, a committee of Aurora Chamber of Comerce, and Red Key Network, a networking organization for women who live, work, or do business in Geauga County.
This full day seminar will feature keynote and breakout speakers and include breakfast, lunch, networking opportunities, and more!
SPONSORSHIPS available now!
Early Bird Registration OPEN NOW!
Early bird rates apply only until August 15th, 2017: do not delay!
Save by registering online now at the event website:
Uniting, Joining, and Linking Woman for Success
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Party on the Patio - Business After Hours
Mattress Warehouse
Join us at recently opened Mattress Warehouse for complimentary appetizers and the chance to win a Dream Vacation!
FREE for chamber members and their guests.
Bring someone who should learn more!
LOOK! Our Party on the Patio season will wrap up with a final wonderful event from 5-7pm on Tuesday,
SEPTEMBER 19th at Aurora Inn - Hotel & Event Center
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UH Portage Medical Center presents
Addiction Symposium: The Impacts, Interventions and Resources
THURSDAY, August 17
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7:30 A.M. - 9 A.M.
UH Portage Medical Arts Building, Room 150
6847 N Chestnut Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
UH Portage Medical Center invites you to participate in a symposium about the impacts of opioids, and the interventions and resources available to those ready to take the first steps to managing the chronic disease of addiction.
The symposium will convene experts from addiction recovery, emergency services, primary care and pain medicine to discuss the impact of opioids in our community, new medical treatments, and interventions to help reduce the harms associated with opioid use.
7:30 A.M. - Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 A.M. - Panel discussion starts, which includes a question-and-answer session
Participating Chambers:
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August 3Chamber Networking Luncheon
Congressman Dave Joyce
Topic: "Washington D.C. Update"
An update on what is happening in Washington and the potential effects on your business.
Pre-paid reservations required by Friday, August 25, 2017
$25 per Member and Guest
$35 per Non-member
Limited seating is available.
A $5 late fee will be charged for any late registrations if seating is available.
Thank you to our sponsor:
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Aurora's
Fall Festival &
Business Showcase
Register Today!
The City of Aurora and the Aurora Chamber of Commerce are joining together to present the
2017 Aurora's Fall Festival & Business Showcase
Don't miss your chance to be part of the excitement!
 Reserve your booth today!
Representatives from businesses, schools, city departments, clubs, and organizations are invited to share information, literature, giveaways, and product samples at this community-wide event.
Businesses are also encouraged to donate enticing prizes: guests are treated to two complimentary raffle tickets upon arrival, and more can be purchased to benefit the Chamber's Scholarship Fund! We will draw for prizes throughout the event.
Opportunities will include:
Tickets for prize raffles
Trick-or-treat booths
Concessions
Hay rides
Fall Crafts
Entertainment
Costume Parade
...and more!
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Thank you to our current sponsors: Title Sponsor: The Atrium at Anna Maria Aurora Farms Premium Outlets Partnering Sponsor: Aurora Manor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Supporting Sponsor: Howard Hanna
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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?
SUMMER DELIVERY IS HAPPENING NOW -- PREPARE ITEMS NOW FOR OUR NEXT DELIVERY!
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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NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
Person of the Year/Business of the Year
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Vist cose.org/salesacademy to learn more and register.
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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:
Save the Date: Statues of Limitations for Common Business Matters in Ohio
When you own and operate a business in Ohio, you need to ensure not only your clients but also your employees, your partners and (if applicable) your shareholders that your operations are above-board at all times. There may come a time, however, when one of those entities wishes to bring a claim or lawsuit against another and if that happens, there are myriad laws and regulations each party must follow in order to reach a successful resolution.
Travis Kalanick's Fall from Grace is a Warning to Business Owners Everywhere
In February 2017, a woman named Susan Fowler published a blog post about her time at Uber, the ride sharing company. Her story was about sexual harassment, and to say it made waves is an understatement: it started a veritable online tsunami. This blog discusses the necessary steps to ensure that we are creating a community and a brand that works for everyone.
What Will Takata's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing Mean for your Dealership?
Unless you are a firm believer in ignoring industry news, you know Takata. Their exploding airbags have been in the news for the last decade (and inside knowledge of the flaw has been known for almost twice that time), and two monumental settlements were made this year: Takata agreed to pay $1 billion in fines and compensation, and four major auto manufacturers put aside a little more than half that for customers who suffered economic losses as a result of the defect. But on Sunday, June 25, 2017, Takata filed for bankruptcy in both Japan and the U.S.
What to Include in an Effective Employee Handbook
So you have started a business and things are going great. You are turning a profit, the buzz about your business is fantastic, and you have been able to hire new employees. Now you suddenly realize you probably need a Human Resources director, and to develop an employee handbook. What's next?
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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COSE
August Happenings
Social Media: Don't be Sales-y. Be Show-and-Tells-y
Marketing success on social media comes down to being able to find your business' story, and telling that story as non-sales-y as you can. Annie Pryatel of AMP Brand Studios explains
What I Learned from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
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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
If you need more Community guides, please contact us and we will deliver!
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Platinum Sponsor
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