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Make plans today to join us to honor the newest Hall of Fame Inductees!
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Hall of Fame Awards Dinner. If you are interested in supporting this event, please contact the Chamber at (330) 723-8773 or memberservices@medinaohchamber.com (or reply to this email!)
When: Fri, February 24
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Medina Chamber Office
Cost: Complimentary for members

Start your Friday with a cup of coffee and some casual networking. 

We offer participants the opportunity to introduce themselves, and engage in conversation with fellow members.

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!
When:Tues, February 28
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings Medina
Cost: Free (Lunch included)

Topic: What Businesses Can Do If There Is An Economic Downturn

In today’s economy, it is hard to predict what the next few months will look like.What should businesses be thinking about in the event there is an economic downturn? Don Hicks, Regional Sales Manager-Ohio, for Vensure Employer Services, will discuss this topic and provide some recommendations on what businesses should be thinking about.
When: Thurs, March 2
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Everything Outdoor Camping & Tactical
Cost: Complimentary for members

Join us for casual networking before your work day with your fellow Chamber members and enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast pastries! 

This is an open-house style event. Come check out Everything Outdoor Camping & Tactical and make new connections.

A great way to start your work day!
When: Tues, March 7
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Williams on the Lake
Cost: $21 Members;
$25 Non-Members

Topic: "Getting Comfortable with Sleep"

Bridget Richard, Founder of Lamplight Counseling Services and Bridget Richard Coaching, will discuss why sleep is important, what happens without it, the barriers we face to quality sleep and how you can finally get a good night’s rest.
When: Wed, March 15
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Williams on the Lake
Cost: $12 Members;
$15 Non-Members

Watch Opportunities Work! Increase your networking circle and gain new business relationships who can help promote you and your business. Attendees also have the opportunity for professional development through each month's discussion topic.
When: Thurs, March 16 16
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: The Tangled Vine
Cost: Free for Young Professionals who are Living/Working in Medina County

Join YPA for the annual Speed Networking Event!

Cash bar and small plate appetizers available for purchase.
Join our Chamber Ambassador Committee!
Our Ambassador Committee is a group of business leaders in the Chamber that are experienced and active Chamber members.

Being an Ambassador for the Chamber is an important role. The primary mission of the Ambassador committee is to serve as welcomers/greeters at various Chamber functions, as well as aid in the retention of existing members and recruitment of new members.

This energetic group of people helps maintain contact with other Chamber members while promoting the Chamber of Commerce and its purpose…. and of course, having fun while doing so!
To apply to be part of our Ambassador Committee, download, complete and return the Ambassador Application HERE!


Questions? Contact Stephanie at (330) 723-8773 or stephanie@medinaohchamber.com for more details!
Chamber Business Blog
It happens. People buy from you and they love you. Then life gets in the way, and they don’t return. Sometimes it’s because they no longer have use for your products or services like when you sell gourmet dog biscuits, and they no longer have a pet. Sometimes they moved out of your area, and you don’t offer e-commerce options. Most often though, your business has simply slipped their minds. It’s no longer on their radar or part of their buying habit. It wasn’t something you did. They just have other things going on.

In these cases, you need to reengage them and bring yourself back to top of mind. Here are a few ideas on how you can do that.


Click HERE to read the full article!
Chamber Business Blog
Board Of Directors

Ron Paydo ~ Huntington National Bank, President
Dan Calvin ~ Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Treasurer
Steve Ferris ~ Discount Drug Mart, VC Business Advocacy
Julie McNabb ~ JK Gift shop / Interior Design Studio, VC Member Services
Teresa Rodgers ~ JACK Entertainment, Immediate Past President

Ryan Carlson ~ Carlson Financial Group
Kathy Elseser ~ Community Energy Advisors
Nate Eppink ~ Medina County Park District
Nick Howell ~ National Design Mart
Bernard McRae ~ Main Street Lighting
Dr. Richard Shewbridge~ Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital
Jaclyn Taylor ~ Westfield Group
Kelli Wagner ~ Medina County Women's Journal

Michelle Masica ~ Sperry Commercial Global Affiliates - The Masica Company, Ex-Officio
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.medinachamber.com/