We're excited to host our 2022 Golf Outing at
Westfield Country Club using BOTH the North and South courses with a shotgun start and post-golf taco bar dinner!
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Interested in sponsoring the Chamber Outing? We have many opportunities to highlight your business.
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Shout-out to our Golf Outing Planning Committee who has been working behind-the-scenes! You'll be hearing from them soon about the many opportunities to get involved with our outing this year.
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Allison Onnie - Dollar Bank
B.J. Centa - Willowood Care Center
Bryan Lefelhoc - Spire Marketing
Crystal Brown -
Primary Residential Mortgage
Danielle Litton -
National Process Systems
Dawn Bloch -
One Hour Heating, Cooling & Plumbing
Denise Jeffery -
Jeffery Protects Insurance
Gabby Pagura - The Biz Hive
Jaclyn Moran -
Alzheimer’s Association
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Kimberly Valco -
Western Reserve Masonic Community
Melissa Warner -
INSYTE Consulting
Michelle Cabassa -
First Federal of Lakewood
Nikki Brown -
Engineering Excellence
Paul Nagevicius - Monitronics
Sarah Kost -
HMC Hospice of Medina County
Shannon Davis -
Retirement Plan Advisors
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Upcoming Chamber IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL events! |
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When: Wednesday, April 13
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Cost: Free
We are pleased to offer a Statewide Safety Council Meeting in partnership with Ohio BWC! Topic: Now What? How to Lead by Bringing Your Human to Work
We’ve all been through a lot, but managers at every level are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress and pressures. Erica Keswin - two-time Wall Street Journal bestselling author, will provide tools to help leaders find their way through this difficult time and will explore five things which will allow your organization to thrive:
• Communicate often, with transparency and honesty
• Mind your meetings – in person, remote and hybrid
• Create a culture of wellness
• Take professional development personally
• Return to rituals (and create new ones)
Learn more about how successful companies navigate turbulent times, prepare to bring your human to work, be confident that you can manage the chaos and be ready to rock the hybrid revolution!
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When: Wednesday, April 20
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: $12 for members;
$15 for prospective members
Looking for a way to make new connections? We promise that you'll leave WOW saying... "WOW! I'm so happy that I attended. WOW! I made great connections!"
Networking - 8:30am - 9:00am
Participants will be able to grab a cup of coffee and a pastry and network with others.
Program - 9:00am - 10:00am
Following introductions, this month's
Guest Contributor is Leslie Burns with M.C. Real Estate. She will be discussing “Business Casual”. Is it ok to have your ringer on during a meeting? Is it ok to be late? Is it ok to have typos in your text messages?
Join us for an engaging discussion and networking.
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When:Tuesday, April 26
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: Free (Lunch included)
Topic: Successful Sales Strategies In Unlocking Growth Opportunities for Businesses
Don Hicks, Regional Sales Manager with Vensure Employer Services, will discuss the most pressing sales challenges for most businesses as it relates to sales and marketing strategies, hiring new sales team members, sales training, building a brand, and effective sales methodologies. Don has been working in this industry for over 20 years and will bring his experience, insights, best practices, and expertise.
If you are interested in growing sales and/or building a sales team for your organization, don’t miss the opportunity to learn new strategies and best practices that your business and sales team can start using right away.
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When: Tuesday, April 26
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Mellion Orthodontics
3623 Reserve Commons Drive, Medina
Cost: Complimentary for members
Join us for April's Business After Business with Mellion Orthodontics.
Come learn how Dr. Zachary, Dr. Alex,
Dr. Joe Mellion and their team provide orthodontic treatment to the Greater Medina community with the highest degree of comfort and latest technology available!
The event will include complimentary appetizers, beverages, tours of their office, and more!
They are looking forward to making you smile!
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When: Friday, April 29
Time: 8:30am - 9:30am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: Complimentary for members
Start your Friday with a VIRTUAL cup of coffee and some casual networking. What's on your mind, what are you excited about, what are you worried about? All things that we may discuss in this Friday morning motivating conversation!
Join us for our Virtual Chamber Chat and spend the morning making great connections! We offer participants the opportunity to introduce themselves and to have great conversation with fellow Chamber members.
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When:Tuesday, May 3
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Weymouth Country Club
Cost: $21 Members; $25 Non-Members
Join us for our May Monthly Member Meeting! Our featured speaker will be Robert DeJournett, Vice President of Opportunity & Inclusion for the Greater Akron Chamber. He will be speaking about Diversity.
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When: Thursday, May 5
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: Free for current and prospective members
Join us for an end of the day happy hour to learn how to get the most out of Chamber membership. We will walk you through all the basics; give you an opportunity to meet Chamber members; and provide you with everything you need to know to fully take advantage of your Chamber membership.
The orientations are always FREE, but do require an RSVP.
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When: Wednesday, May 25
Time: 9:00am - 10:30am
Location: Weymouth Country Club
(Inside Clubhouse Building)
Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members
Topic: Your Google Business Profile - The Essential Guide to Increasing Your Visibility - and Revenue!
If your business has a physical location or a service area, then setting up your Google business profile is an absolute must. Your Google profile gives you an opportunity to rank in local search results and to get your business in front of those looking to purchase the very products or services you offer. Learn from an expert certified in Google Business Profile Optimization for Local Service Businesses how to update your Google listing to increase your ranking, drive traffic and add $$$ to your company’s bottom line.
Presented by: Heather Taylor, Boss Lady and Social Media Chick with GlitterGirl Media
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Important Survey from Medina City Schools |
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Medina City Schools is re-opening discussions and conversations about facilities in the District. They are seeking feedback and input about this very important topic through a survey.
The survey is open now through April 15 and can be accessed HERE.
Thank you for taking the time to provide your input.
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Do you need more attention? Do you feel like your business isn’t top of mind in your community?
People won’t buy from you if they don’t think of you. While the easiest way to increase sales is to upsell existing/current customers, the second-best way is increased exposure. These days—to stand out—you need to get creative. Here are a few ideas to help get your business the attention it deserves without breaking your budget.
Click HERE to read the full article!
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Board Of Directors
Teresa Rodgers, President ~ JACK Entertainment
Dan Calvin ~ Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Immediate Past President
Ron Paydo ~ Huntington National Bank, President Elect
Michelle Masica ~ Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates - The Masica Company, VC Member Services
Ted Klimczak ~ Rea & Associates, Inc., Treasurer
Ryan Carlson ~ Carlson Financial Group
Rick Davidson ~ Community Energy Advisors
Nate Eppink ~ Medina County Park District
Jason Guyer ~ Schauer Group
Nick Howell ~ National Design Mart
Julie McNabb ~ JK Gift shop / Interior Design Studio
Dr. Richard Shewbridge~ Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital
Jaclyn Taylor ~ Westfield Group
Kelli Wagner ~ Medina County Women's Journal
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