July 2018
Aurora Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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.  

JULY
Happy Birthday America!

What a wonderful celebration in Aurora on July 4th. It was a hot one- but a beautiful day!

The Aurora Business & Community Golf Outing was held on June 21 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Streetsboro. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! Sunshine and low humidity made for a perfect day for the 72 golfers. Of course, there wouldn’t have been an outing without the help of the 12 absolutely amazing volunteers who helped from 7:00am to 4:00pm. THANK YOU!!!

We had another successful Party on the Patio at Mad Jack’s on June 12 and we are looking forward to our next event on July 12 at The Aurora Inn.

Mark your calendars for the 2018 Drive it Yourself Tour on July 21 from 11 am-3 pm. We currently have 22 businesses registered in Aurora. Come out and see all that Aurora has to offer you! The maps will be ready for distribution by July 13 and they will be available at the Chamber Office or at allaboutaurora.com.

On a sad note…Francie Carbone, our Executive Assistant at The Chamber for the past 5 years has decided to move on. She has accepted a position with the City of Solon. Please join me in wishing her well. Gone but NEVER forgotten. We will miss you Francie!!!


   
Let’s make things happen!!!
Chamber News & Events
THANK YOU!! The 2018 Aurora Business & Community golf outing was a huge success.

Premier & Hole in One Sponsor: Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
Beverage Cart Sponsors: Don Joseph Toyota & Skala Insurance
PhotoCard Sponsor: The Tinlin Team - Platinum Real Estate
Cocktail Hour Sponsor: Mazzulo's Fresh Market

Thank you especially to the many people who came out to volunteer. You are more than somebody to us. "I always wondered why somebody didn't do something about that, until I realized I was somebody" 
– Judith Hill

And to all the wonderful companies that donated raffle prize items, our scholarship fund continues to grow!!

Hole Sponsors:
  • The Atrium at Anna Maria
  • Aurora Farms Premium Outlets 
  • Aurora Parks and Recreation Department
  • Edward Jones
  • Howard Hanna Aurora
  • Classic Homes    
  • 1815 Tavern/Mad Jack's Grill & Pub
  • Pure Water Technology
Tee Sponsors:
  • The Atrium at Anna Maria
  • Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
  • Aurora Parks and Recreation Department
  • Edward Jones 
  • Howard Hanna Aurora
  • Manged Care Consultants
  • Ann Womer Benjamin, Mayor of Aurora
  • Mill Distributors, Inc.
  • Cortland Bank
  • Liberty Ford
  • Focal Point Business Coaching
  • Imagine That Embroidery 
  • Phoenix Metals
Get the latest updates from Washington, DC and learn how they may effect your business. Seating is limited and there are no walk-ins. Register now as this event tends to sell out.
July 12, Thursday
Party on the Patio -
Business After Hours
Join us and network with friends, old and new, for this month's Party on the Patio! Featuring Complimentary Appetizers & Cash Bar

Thursday, July 12th ~ 5-7pm

Aurora Inn - Hotel & Event Center
33 Shawnee Trail, Aurora

FREE for Aurora Chamber Members & Guests
Registration Required
C LICK TO REGISTER:
July 21, Saturday
Aurora's Drive-It-Yourself Tour
We have a few tour stops still available. Call the chamber office if you would like to drive customers to your door 330.562.3355 It's FREE for member businesses.
DRIVE CUSTOMERS DIRECTLY TO YOUR DOOR!
Register as a TOUR STOP Today.

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.
 
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.

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!
    
DONATION TO THE GRAND PRIZE BASKET:  Drop off your donation to the Chamber office by July 18.  
   
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, MEMBERS ONLY OPPORTUNITY?!
2018 Board of Directors
President
Jennifer Stanley
First National Bank

Vice President
Laura Radcliff
Edward Jones
 
Secretary
Vicky Rovder
Excalibur Collision

Treasurer
Doug Wieder
Mill Distributors, Inc.
Karen Adams
Don Joseph Toyota

Diane Barben

Kyle Hersh
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

Tracey Nagy
Skala Insurance Agency

Alan Shorr
Reitz, Paul & Shorr

Sue Tinlin
Platinum Real Estate

Member News & Events
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Western Reserve Safety Council
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Portage County Safety Council
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COSE
COSE connects small businesses with resources and expert advice they need to grow! 

Portage Development Board
Check out their new website!
  
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Mental health and addiction recovery information: 330.673.1756
City of Aurora
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. 
  
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Karen Bosley - Executive Director
330-562-3355
9 East Garfield Rd., Suite #101
Aurora, OH 44202
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