Serving the communities of Willoughby, Eastlake, Kirtland, Wickliffe,
Willowick, Willoughby Hills, Lakeline, and Timberlake
Thank you to our Premier Sponsor
~ HAPPY EASTER ~
The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce wishes all of our valued members a very Happy Easter!

In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed on Friday, March 30 . We will re-open on Monday, April 2, 2018 at 8:30 a.m.
APRIL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON

Join us for an exciting program:
STATE OF THE SCHOOLS

We will feature superintendents and students to discuss how our schools are preparing our youth for jobs.

  • Learn how you can impact local education
  • See how your future employees are being prepared for the business world
  • Find out how you can introduce your business to current and future students
  • Learn how to tap into this emerging workforce
  • Get students to start thinking about your business NOW
Tuesday, April 10 at 8:00 a.m.
WWLCC Offices at 28 Public Square
Meet with Karen Tercek, President of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce, and other new chamber members.

We will review all the benefits of your membership, discuss opportunities to be involved, and answer any questions!
April 20, 2018
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Lakeland Community College

FREE EVENT
Keynote Kickoff Breakfast
EXPO Trade Show
Workshops
Networking Lunch with 100+ attendees
All included with your registration!
Are you interested in becoming more involved and making new connections?
We have three distinct ways you can become more involved in the chamber!

VOLUNTEER AT ARTSFEST
Help our team set up, tear down, sell tickets, collect donations, and assist our visitors to downtown Willoughby. Click here for all the details!

JOIN THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Our chamber thrives on an active and welcoming membership. Help us build and retain the best group of businesses in Northeast Ohio.

JOIN THE TURKEY BOWL COMMITTEE
Be a part of the planning committee for one of the chamber's most fun annual events! Monthly meetings begin in June 2018.

To join a committee, contact:
Suzanne Brittain
Membership & Events Manager
E: sbrittain@wwlcchamber.com
P: 440-942-1632 ext. 4
JOIN THE CHAMBER'S SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Are you passionate about improving opportunities for workforce development in Willoughby and Western Lake County?
Bring your ideas, talent, and energy to our Scholarship Committee. Monthly meetings take place to build upon our foundation.

To learn more, contact:
Karen Tercek, President, Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
P: 440-942-1632 ext. 1

Jim Levine, Owner, Express Employment Professionals
P: 440-571-5185
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
Our annual golf outing is SOLD OUT! We do have sponsorship opportunities still available. Connect your business with 144 event participants in a fun and relaxed setting. Click here for available sponsorships and a list of our current sponsors.
If you missed the chance to golf, join us for dinner! Network and mingle with all the event participants and sponsors. Register here and join in the fun!

Showcase your business with a basket donation!
Share unique products, gift certificates, and other items.
Your company name will be listed in the golf program.
MAKE SURE YOUR BUSINESS DOESN'T GET LOST WITH THE NEW CHANGES IN FACEBOOK

In January 2018, Facebook announced changes to the Facebook News Feed in an effort to boost the well-being of users. The changes are an effort to foster more "meaningful interactions" between users by prioritizing posts from family and friends over posts from brands and business pages.

BEGIN THE CONVERSATION invites you to join us for a discussion with judges, ministers, prosecutors, and public defenders on race and sentencing in Lake County.

TUESDAY, APRIL 10
6:30 PM
Harvey High School

The purpose of BEGIN THE CONVERSATION forum is to have an open and honest conversation about race relations and administration of justice in Lake County and to build a relationship of trust between Lake County's citizens and its community leaders.
CAREER & LIFESTYLE SOLUTIONS
FOR AGE 50 & BEYOND
Encore NEO Open House
Monday, April 9 from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Auburn Career Center

Life at 50+ (Encore years) can be challenging:
  • My company downsized me
  • I thought my retirement was taken care of, but...
  • Looking for a job at my age is almost impossible
  • I'd like to start a business. Where do I begin?
  • I'd like to be involved in my community. How?

Encore NEO is a place where you can get guidance and direction and be connected to career-enabling and life-enriching resources.


For more information:
E: dale@dalestefancic.com
P: 440-463-7095
APRIL NETWORKING EVENT
April 19, 5:30-7:30 pm
Round1 arcade and entertainment center located inside the Great Lakes Mall
Casual networking + activities
Complimentary appetizers and cash bar
Free for FUEL members, $10 for non-members
MONTHLY MEETING:
"SOCIAL MEDIA HACKS"
April 4, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.
Holiday Inn Cleveland Northeast / Mentor
Click here to RSVP today , but no later than April 9 th . Please include the name, organization name, phone number and e-mail address of each registrant.
FREE WEBINAR FOR MEMBERS

When: April 12, 2018  9:30 am to 11:00am
Where: From your office via WebEx (this is a virtual event)
Enjoy hearing from a panel of professionals representing different perspectives and resources for small businesses.
  • Better Business Bureau
  • Local Economic Development Agency
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • You too! - Towards the end of the Forum, we will ask organizational leaders to speak for a minute or two about their organization and upcoming initiatives or events.


It takes over 35,000 people to ensure things run smoothly on Election Day and we’re calling on you to enlist. Anyone can become a poll worker, and in doing so, secure themselves a front seat to democracy in action.
In addition to serving their community, those who sign up will also be compensated for their time. They will earn around $100 for their service on Election Day and will also be paid for attending a training session.
For more information on making your business a partner, or to sign up to be a poll worker, visit www.DayforDemocracy.com .  
Friday, May 18, 2018

Location
Lakeland Community College

Registration
Registration and Breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m.
Safety EXPO runs from 8:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Lunch provided from Noon to 1:00 p.m.


Wednesday, May 23, 2018
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.
Lakeland Community College
Holden University Center
4242 SR306 Kirtland, Ohio
FREE TO ATTEND
Includes continental breakfast
THE PROACTIVE ROLE EMPLOYERS CAN TAKE
Did you know that American employers lose $80 Billion annually in productivity, absenteeism, accidents, and healthcare costs due to drug abuse and addiction?

In this seminar, experts from various organizations will address the current opioid epidemic and what employers can do to protect their businesses and assist troubled employees. This event will be moderated by Randi M. Ostry, Esq., Director of Statewide Substance Use Education and Business Initiatives at Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine's Office.
TELL THE LIBRARY
WHAT YOU THINK
With the successful renovation of the Willoughby and Willowick Libraries, the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library is embarking on a strategic planning process. As part of that process, the Library is eager to secure the input of Chamber members and business owners and managers across Western Lake County.  
Please take a few moments to assist the Library by taking the survey. 
LINKING IT TALENT TO OPPORTUNITY JOB FAIR
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Independence Civic Center
6363 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio

This is a FREE event for current students, recent graduates, and professionals to meet face-to-face with leading Northeast Ohio employers to explore internship and job opportunities in the field of Information Technology.
SAVE THE DATE
SUMMER AFTER HOURS NETWORKING EVENT

June 21, 2018 at 5:30pm
Lake Metroparks Farmpark
8800 Euclid Chardon Road

Network with all the local chamber members in one of the most beautiful settings in our community!
MEMBERSHIP HAS BENEFITS!
Our April Membership Benefit Feature: Chamber Energy Program