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Do you know how to SEARCH for fellow members' info?
(We want you to contact each other!)
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Whether you're a "new" member or you've been a member for awhile...
We will walk you through all the basics; give you an opportunity to meet other members; and provide you with what you need to know to fully take advantage of your Chamber membership.
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When:Thursday, July 14
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: Free (Lunch included)
Topic: Inflation and the Impact it has on Small Business
Don Hicks, Regional Sales Manager – Ohio, with Vensure Employer Services, will discuss the impact inflation is having on the business community.
Today, inflation is a challenge for all business segments. Business executives, owners, and employees are all wondering how this may affect their organization. It is predicted that inflation is not going away soon. This business seminar is designed to discuss what exactly is inflation, what are the causes of inflation, and more importantly how you may be able to manage the negative impacts inflation may cause to your business.
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When: Tuesday, July 19
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Williams on the Lake
Cost: $16 per person
Topic: Using Engagement To Improve Employee Health & Safety
This presentation will tell the story of one plant's successful implemnetation of a culture of health & safety that lead some undeniable results including:
- How on the floor engagement leads to an improvement in employee health & safety
- Effective ways to communicate & promote health & safety education & activities – ensuring in high participation
- Proven methods of decreasing injuries related to sprains, strains & overexertion’s
- Creative program & incentive ideas to engage employee’s to participate
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When: Wednesday, July 20
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: $12 members; $15 non-members
Join us for a morning of networking and engaging discussion!
Networking - 8:30am - 9:00am
Participants can enjoy a morning beverage and breakfast treat while networking.
Program - 9:00am - 10:00am
Following introductions, this month's topic will be "Promoting your business and yourself - what to say in your 30-second elevator pitch". We'll review tips for creating a clear, brief message or “commercial” about you. Learn how to communicate who you are, what you're looking for and how you can benefit a company or organization.
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When: Thursday, July 21
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant (upper parking lot)
Cost: No cost to attend
Enjoy an evening walk-through of Chippewa Lake Park with the Medina County Young Professionals Association.
The group will be led by Medina County Park District Director and Chamber Board Member, Nate Eppink.
All young professionals living and/or working in Medina County invited to attend. You don't need to be a Chamber member or work for a company who is a Chamber member.
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When: Monday, August 1
Time: 11am Shotgun start
Location: Westfield Country Club
Cost: $170 per golfer for members;
$190 per golfer for non-members
Join us for a luxurious day of golf
on the newly redesigned
Westfield Country Club Golf Courses.
We're excited to host our 2022 Golf Outing at Westfield Country Club using BOTH the North and South courses with a shotgun start!
It promises to be a great day of networking and friendly competition. Register today, as this event will sell out!
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When: Thursday, August 11
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings
5050 Eastpointe Drive, Medina
Cost: Complimentary for members & prospective members
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Whether you’re a new or existing member (or considering joining us), these quarterly Member Orientations are a great way to connect with your Chamber.
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.
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Save-the-Date
Friday, October 21, 2022
Morning event
Blair Center at Westfield
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Chamber Member Ribbon Cutting
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Chamber Member Ribbon Cutting
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Chamber Member Celebration Event
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You're invited to join the celebration!
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Chamber Member Celebration Event
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Small Business Assistance Grant
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City of Medina Announces Small Business Assistance Grant Program
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The City of Medina Economic Development Department is pleased to announce that the application is now available for the Small Business Assistance Grant. The City of Medina has set aside $200,000 of American Rescue Plan funds to assist City of Medina small businesses with workforce challenges due to COVID-19. Of this money, $50,000 has been set aside to assist micro-businesses. The grant must be used by successful applicants to address issues with hiring, rehiring, and retaining employees. The Program will be administered by the City of Medina Economic Development Department and the Economic Development Committee.
A small business is defined as that which has no more than 50 fulltime equivalent employees. A micro-business has 10 or fewer employees, one of whom owns the business. All applicants must be located in the City of Medina
Applicants must have experienced negative impacts due to the pandemic, must be registered with the Ohio Secretary of State, and registered with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA). In addition, applicants must have active liability insurance, and be current on all property taxes and city fees.
Program funds can be used for the following expenses related to the hiring, rehiring and retaining of employees, as long as the expenses do not violate State or Federal law. Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Transportation (e.g. – gas cards, uber rides, bus passes, car repair)
- Childcare (e.g. – daycare, overnight childcare, etc.)
- Training (e.g. – customer service training, English as a second language, etc.)
- Payroll (e.g. – increase wages, shift premiums)
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Benefits (e.g. – healthcare; sick leave; employee bonuses)
Other uses may be permissible if the applicant presents a compelling case for how the use of funds will deal with specific issues related to hiring, rehiring and/or retaining employees. Misuse of funds will require repayment to the City. If not repaid, the city will certify the unpaid amount to the Attorney General’s Office of Collection.
The Program Guidelines and the on-line fillable Application can be found on the City website in the Economic Development section. (Click HERE for the link to the website and application.)
Applications are due by 4:00 pm on August 8, 2022. A selection committee will review and rank all applications based on responses provided in the On-Line Application and required documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
City of Medina
Attn: Economic Development Department
132 N. Elmwood Ave.
Medina, OH 44256
Final selection of grant recipients will be made from all eligible application by the City of Medina Economic Development Committee.
If you have questions, please call Kimberly Marshall at 330-764-3319 or Barbara Dzur at 330-722-9029.
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Small Business Assistance Grant
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This week, I came across a video on Smallbiztrends.com that suggested for a small business to get the most value out of a chamber of commerce membership, it shouldn’t ask about what the benefits are, but rather ask themselves “how can I help the chamber help me.”
I can rattle off many benefits behind chamber membership but it’s likely there’s one thing in your business that’s really bothering you. There’s one problem or goal you have in your business that if the chamber could solve for you, you’d be a die-hard member forever, right? If you’re already a loyal member, then you know there’s something the chamber does that you couldn’t do without them.
So, let’s talk about that...
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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