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Volume 1 | January 31, 2022
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January 2022 Newsletter
Upcoming Chamber Events
Medina Young Professionals Association (YPA) February Social & Learning Series
Thursday, February 10 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm (Virtual via Zoom)

Safety Council
Tuesday, February 15 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Virtual via Zoom)
Topic: Machine Guarding

Networking WOW
Wednesday, February 16 - 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Guest Contributor: Brad Nudell with Architectural Justice

Raising the Bar Lunch & Learn featuring Don Hicks with Vensure
Tuesday, February 22 - 11:30am - 1:00pm
Buffalo Wild Wings Medina (5050 Eastpointe Drive, Medina)
Topic: Diversity, Equality & Inclusion

Chamber Book Club
Thursday, February 24 - 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location: Twiisted (Lunch will be billed individually.)
Book: The Motivation Code by Todd Henry

Business After Business - Blue Heron Event Center & Brewery
Thursday, February 24 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Blue Heron Event Center & Brewery

Chamber Chat
Friday, February 25 - 8:30am - 9:30am (Virtual via Zoom)
Welcome New Members!
Brendel Eye Care
Representative: Chris Brendel
4087 Medina Rd., Suite 200
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 662-3937

ESS
Representative: Don Peyatt
1291 Medina Rd
Medina, Ohio 44256
(330) 239-2121

Gold Card Services
Representative: Amy Goodwin
4930 Chippewa Rd, Bldg D
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-4653

Gold Care Services
Representative: Kassidy Arthur
4930 Chippewa Road, Bldg D
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 952-2332

InCare Ohio Home Health, Hopsice and Palliative Care
Representative: LaChelle Rininger
600 E Smith Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 335-9999

Junkbox, Inc.
Representative: Barrett Favitta
5093 Bryenton Rd.
Litchfield, OH 44253
(330) 441-9134

Medina County Women's Endowment Fund
Representative: Marjorie Cook
c/o ACF 345 West Cedar St.
Akron, OH 44307
(330) 376-8522
Thank You To Our Renewing Members!
Ameri-Cal Corporation
Awesome Sauce Vapor Inc.
Biegel's Plumbing
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital
Clothing Warehouse
Community Action Wayne/Medina
Community Energy Advisors, LLC
Dennis Alber Excavating, Inc.
Dominic's Italian Restaurant
ESC Educational Service Center of Medina
Fire-Dex
First Baptist Church
Forest Meadows Apartments
Fraternal Order Of Eagles #2224
Gaishauser, Dennis A. D.D.S.
General Maintenance Holdings, LLC
Great Lakes Construction Co.
Hallock Properties
Hospice of the Western Reserve 
Huntington National Bank
Interior Design Studio
Janotta & Herner
Jeffery Protects Insurance
Jobs for Ohio's Graduates
Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
Life Care Center of Medina
Main Street Medina
McJak Candy Company, LLC
Medina County Probate Juvenile Court
Minuteman Press
Oda & Company, Inc.
Ohio Edison/A First Energy Company
Ovation Polymers Technology & Engineered
Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse
PNC Bank
Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar- Medina 
Rad Air Complete Auto & Tire Service
Rea & Associates, Inc.
Revolution Transport LLC
Rolling & Hocevar, Inc.
Rose Company
S J Concrete Services
Sampsel Plumbing,Heating & Air Conditioning
Skin Care Solutions
Sperry Commercial - The Masica Company
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish 
Strickland, Nuske, Friend & Berry, Inc.
Teresa Rodgers
Terri Lika with the KAZ Company
The Medina County Women's Journal
The Perkins Insurance Agency, Inc.
V3 Transportation, LLC
Wellington Implement
Wichert Insurance
Woodbine Products Company
Paid Chamber Member Spotlight
Medina Inpatient Hospice Unit Resumes Patient Care at Windfall Road Site 
We are excited to announce that HMC Hospice of Medina County is once again admitting patients at the Medina Inpatient Hospice Unit on Windfall Rd. The facility, known for its gracious homelike setting and comprehensive support, resumed patient care this month following a temporary closure in June 2020.

For more information or to inquire about care at the newly reopened hospice facility, call 800.707.8921.Take a stroll inside by viewing our virtual video tour: hospicewr.org/MEDINA
 
“We know how much pride the Medina community takes in the facility. Those whose loved ones received care there through the years have an especially deep connection, so we are grateful we can once again resume operations there,” said Bill Finn, President and CEO.
To read the entire Member Spotlight about
HMC Hospice of Medina County, click HERE.
Paid Chamber Member Spotlight
Paid Advertisement
Paid Advertisement
Anthem/SOCA
Contact your insurance provider today. 
If you do not have a dedicated provider, find one HERE.
Hunter Consulting
For more information, visit www.hunterconsulting.com
Community Energy Advisors
Our trusted member benefit, the Chamber Energy Program has provided the below video to help you understand what is happening in the natural gas market and how this may impact your home or business. We understand many members don’t have time to attend a webinar or seminar but are still interested in understanding why their gas bills may be increasing and what they can do about it. We encourage you to take two minutes and empower yourself by watching.

If you have any questions or are concerned about your natural gas costs rising, please feel free to reach out to chamberenergy@ceateam.com
For more information, visit ceateam.com/friends
Vensure Employer Services
Medina Community Recreation Center
Alzheimer's Association - Loving Caregiver Series

The Alzheimer's Association is offering a virtual caregiver program each week during the month of February. Topics include: "HealthyLiving for Your Brain and Body", "Effective Communications", "Understanding and Responding to Dementia-related Behavior", and "Legal and Financial Issues for People with Dementia". These programs are FREE. To learn more and register, click HERE or call (800) 272-3900 for details!
Dominic's Italian Restaurant - Offering Catering for your Business or Personal Needs & Banquet Room Available

Dominic's has offered catering for businesses, weddings, graduations, baptisms… even doggie birthday parties for over 20 years. They can cater anything for you. Check out their menu HERE or call 330-725-8424 for details!
Hope Recovery Community - Monthly Dinner Sponsor

Hope Recovery Community is looking for individuals or businesses to sponsor one (or more) of their Saturday dinners. Each meal feeds 50-75 individuals in recovery every week! For more information or questions please contact Sammie Evans at sevans@hoperecoverycommunity.org. Click HERE for more details about Hope Recovery Community!
HMC Hospice of Medina County - Resumes Inpatient Care

HMC Hospice of Medina County, an affiliate of Hospice of the Western Reserve, has announced plans to resume the inpatient level of care at the facility located at 5075 Windfall Rd. The first patients were accepted on January 17. Inpatient care operations at the facility were suspended in June 2020 in part due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click HERE to learn more!
MAD Brewing & United Way of Summit Medina - Beer Partnership

MAD Brewing has partnered with United Way of Summit Medina to created Brunited Way, a new honey amber ale. The 1st keg will be tapped at MAD Brewing on Tuesday, February 18 at 5:00pm. You can purchase a special limited edition Brunited Way pint glass. Can't make it to this event? After February 18, Brunited Way will be served at these fine establishments: Blue Heron, Wrecking Crew, Hoppy Dudes, Medina Brewing, Lagerheads, West Branch Malts, Barn Talk Hops and Wadsworth Brewing. Click HERE for more details!
Medina County ADAHM Board - Discovery Recovery House Virtual "Housewarming" Event

The Medina County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADAMH) Board is hosting a virtual “housewarming” event for the new recovery housing facility for women in Medina County. The Discovery Recovery House opened in June of 2021. The facility was built and is owned by the Medina County ADAMH Board, and is being operated by OhioGuidestone. The staff is asking for community support with donations to help provide many essential items for the women staying at the facility. There is an Amazon wish list available to make purchasing items easy and convenient. Click HERE to learn more, including the link to the virtual housewarming!
Medina County District Library - Winter Newsletter

Check out the latest news from the Medina County District Library! Learn about their Adult Winter Reading Program, as well as the many programs for the entire family taking place virtually and in-person at the library locations around the County. Click HERE to check out all the details in the Winter Newsletter!
PSE Credit Union - VISA Balance Transfer Promotion 

Holiday debt still hanging around? Transfer your credit card balance to our PSE Credit Union VISA with 3.99% APR.Offer valid February 1, 2022 through April 30, 2022. Click HERE to check out all the details!
PSE Credit Union - Winter Auto Loan Promotion

Warm up with sizzling savings! PSE Credit Union is offering auto loan rates as low as 1.49% APR now through February 28, 2022. Click HERE to check out all the details!
United Way of Summit and Medina - Bold Glow Golf

Join the United Way for an unforgettable night golf experience on Friday, May 13 at Good Park Golf Course in Akron! Golf at night guided by the glow of hundreds of light sticks. Dinner, open bar, games, music, and more. Proceeds support United Way of Summit & Medina's financial empowerment initiatives. Click HERE for more information on how to register and sponsor!
United Way of Summit and Medina - Engagement Calendar

Looking for volunteer opportunities? The United Way of Summit Medina has published their 2022 Volunteer/Engagement Calendar for opportunities in Medina County. Click HERE for more information about volunteer opportunities!
Willowood Care Center & Vitalant - Blood Drive

Join Willowood Care Center and Vitalant for a Blood Drive on Friday, February 11 from 10:00am - 1:00pm at Willowood Care Center (1186 Hadcock Road, Brunswick). Click HERE for more information!
Does your company have news to share with our members? Please email 
with the details!

This is a FREE service for Chamber members! (And, we will share via social media, too!)
Check out Chamber member jobs!

Thank you to the following companies for sharing job postings on our website:
CSL Plasma

GNC (General Nutrition Center)

Medicare Advisors of Ohio

Do you know as a member, you can post jobs on our website for FREE?
And, the job postings will be shared on our Facebook page as well.

Log into your ChamberMaster account to post and update your job postings.
Check out the discounts you receive
as a Chamber member!
As a Chamber member, you can offer Member-to-Member
Hot Deals on our website for FREE!

Log into your ChamberMaster account to post and update your company's member-to-member discounts. These discounts can be for any length of time (i.e. month, 6-months, year), and you can change your offering as often as you'd like throughout the year.


For questions, contact Stephanie at (330) 723-8773 or memberservices@medinaohchamber.com.
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
Nick Howell ~ National Design Mart
Julie McNabb ~ JK Gift shop / Interior Design Studio
Dr. Richard Shewbridge~ Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital
Cindy Steeb ~ CLS Consulting, LLC
Jaclyn Taylor ~ Westfield Group
Kelli Wagner ~ Medina County Women's Journal
Chamber Staff 

Jaclyn Ringstmeier, Executive Director | Jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com

Stephanie Mueller, Membership and Events Coordinator | memberservices@medinaohchamber.com

Rebecca Parkhurst, Accounting Manager | Accounting@medinaohchamber.com

Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce | 330-723-8773 | http://www.medinaohchamber.com/