STRONGSVILLE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
79th Annual
HOMECOMING
FESTIVAL
July 14-17, 2021
This year marks the 79th anniversary of the Strongsville Homecoming Festival sponsored by the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce. This event is made possible by the dedication of countless volunteers who take time out of their busy schedules to work at Homecoming during the four day celebration. We are very pleased to announce the "Hometown Pride" fireworks show that will take place on Saturday night July 17, 2021. The viewing of the fireworks will be best seen right from the Commons.

The festival gets underway on Wednesday July 14th at 3 o'clock and continues on through Saturday night. This year will kick off a great celebration after we have been confined to our homes for well over a year. What a great opportunity to get back out and meet and greet all of your old friends and neighbors whom you might not have seen in a long time. This year will truly be a homecoming to remember as we all try to return to normal activities and enjoy quality time with friends and family.

A big thanks also goes out to all of the Homecoming Sponsors who support this annual event. Their generous participation allows for a true family celebration that is enjoyed by thousands of people and continues to grow year after year. Please take note of all the sponsors and make sure you support them whenever possible.

Once again, I look forward to seeing all of you on the Commons and the entire Homecoming Committee wishes to thank our hard working tent managers and all of their volunteers. Without the hard work of this group it would be impossible to hold such a huge event. Let's all get together to celebrate our "Hometown Pride" for four days and have a great time in our fine city.

Tom Burichin, Homecoming Chairman
A NOTE FROM
MAYOR PERCIAK

The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce will again serve as the host sponsor of the Homecoming activities. I congratulate the Chamber on their continued commitment to the community of Strongsville and especially thank the Homecoming Committee and the Board of Trustees for their dedication and hard work. The efforts put forth by the General Chairman, Tom Burichin, and Co-Chairman, Mike Kalinich are greatly appreciated. My thanks to all the generous sponsors and many volunteers who support this family event and make it possible for Strongsville to Step Up!

Best wishes,

Mayor Thomas P. Perciak
HOMECOMING -- 50/50 RAFFLE
LARGEST 50/50 RAFFLE IN NORTHEAST OHIO
Be sure to visit the 50/50 raffle tent at the 79th Annual Homecoming Festival to purchase your 50/50 raffle tickets.

Tickets are $5.00 each or
5 tickets for $20.00

There's always a big winner, and this year, it could be YOU!!
Thank You to our
Generous Homecoming Sponsors!
Aerni Dental
Aladdin's
Antonio's
Arslanian Brothers
Bates Brothers Amusement Co.
Bennetts Bar & Pizzeria
Bianca's Ristorante Italiano
Bleu Chic Boutique
Blue Streak Transportation
Brown Aveda Institute
Bucci's J Bella
CQ Printing
Centerline Carstar
Chappelle Roofing
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Tool & Cutter Inc.
Colabianchi Builders
Columbia Hills Swim & Golf
Community United Credit
Union
Concrete Craft of CLE SW
Costco Wholesale
Countryside Landscape
DHK Insurance
Donovan Klimczak & Co.
Edward Jones-Brian Kljun
Falling Waters
Fay Industries Inc.
First Federal of Lakewood
Friends of Strongsville Library
Friends of Kelly Kosek
Gene Mark & Family
Generations Senior Living
Guaranteed Rate
Hirts Flowers
Hot Chicken Takeover
Howard Hanna
HW&Co. CPA's & Advisors
Int'l Karate Centers, Inc.
Italian Village
Jardine Funeral Home
Justice and Associates-Allstate
Kaminski for Strongsville
Kalinich Fence Co.
KidsFirst Learning
Kiplinger & Co., CPAs, LLC
Kiwanis Club of Strongsville
Koler Financial
Kraft Fluid Systems
Lunn Road Storage
Marc's
Master Pizza
Neil F. Sika OD, Inc.
Ode Family Companies
Olympia Sweet Treats & Grill
Optimist Club of Strongsville
Paul Davis Restoration
Petitti Garden Center
Primrose School of Strongsville
PSE Credit Union Inc.
RA Kalfas
Royalton Music
Schonhut Landscape Services
SouthPark Mall
Southwest Commons
Spectrum Reach
Spenser Vago and Family
Sgt. Clean's Car Wash
State Farm - Tom Burichin
Strongsville Dairy Queen
Strongsville Education
Foundation
Strongsville Excavating
Strongsville Firefighters
Local 2822
Strongsville Football Backers
Strongsville Heating & Cooling
Strongsville License Bureau
Strongsville Marathon at
I-71/Rte. 82
Strongsville Mini-Storage
Strongsville Montessori &
Child Care Center.
Strongsville Police Foundation
Strongsville Rotary Club
Strongsville United Methodist
Church
Strongsville VFW Post 3345
Sts. Joseph & John School
TGI Fridays
The Ehrnfelt Family
The Lincoln Moving &
Storage Co.
The Smutek Team - ReMax
Crossroads
Tri-S Controls
Trivs
United States Airforce.com
US Bank
Waldheger Coyne-A Legal
Professional Assoc.
Westfield Bank
Westwood Mini-Storage
Westwood Place
Workplace Health Inc.
Your State Representative Tom
Patton
CHAMBER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Due to Covid-19 related state mandates and restrictions, the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce was unable to host the annual Scholarship Holiday Dance in December 2020. The scholarship dance raises money annually to fund scholarships for graduating Strongsville area Seniors. As a result, the Chamber was regrettably unable to offer scholarships to Class of 2021 graduates.

To provide members of the Class of 2021 with an opportunity to receive a Chamber scholarship, the Chamber invites members of the Class of 2021 to submit an application next year along with members of the graduating Class of 2022. Please check the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce website in January 2022 for the updated Chamber scholarship application.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The following businesses and individuals have joined the Chamber since the publication of our last newsletter. We are grateful for their interest and support. Our Chamber encourages all of our members to patronize other member businesses whenever possible. To obtain contact information for any of the new Chamber members click on the name below, or visit the Chamber Member Directory on the Chamber website: www.strongsvillechamber.com.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Let the Chamber help promote the opening
(or re-opening) of your business with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! More info can be found on the Strongsville Chamber website, or by calling the Chamber office at 440.238.3366.
CHAMBER GOLF OUTING
53rd ANNUAL STRONGSVILLE AREA CHAMBER FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING

When: Friday, August 27th
(Note the new AUGUST date!)
Time: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Where: Shale Creek Golf Club

This fun, casual golf event is open to all Strongsville Chamber of Commerce members and their guests. Visit the Chamber website for more info.

Sponsorship opportunities
available!
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
*** PLEASE NOTE: Registration for the Business After Hours Event at SouthPark Mall will open on Friday, July 23rd. Visit the Chamber website beginning July 23rd to register. ***
SAVE THE DATE
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BUSINESS LUNCHEONS
SEPTEMBER BUSINESS LUNCHEON
"Meet the Candidates"
City Council and School Board
__________________

When: Tues., September 21st
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

OCTOBER BUSINESS LUNCHEON
"State of the Schools" Address
with Dr. Cameron Ryba
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When: Tues., October 19th
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

NOACC
Northern Ohio Area
Chamber of Commerce
Superior Business Benefits
for Chamber Members

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CHAMBER TRUSTEES

Richard C. Baldin, Retired, Ladder Supply Unlimited, Inc. - Past President
Tom Burichin - State Farm - Homecoming Chairman
Jim Carbone - N. Olmsted Police Department
Mike Catan - Square 22
Walter Ehrnfelt III - Waldheger Coyne, A Legal Professional Association
Gregg Finkler - HW&Co. CPAs & Advisors - Treasurer - Scholarship Dance Chairman
Matt Finkler - Hertvik Insurance Group
Colleen Flowers - Buffalo Wild Wings
Jessica Frenchik - Strongsville City Schools
Gordon Glissman - Countryside, Inc.
Charles Goss - City of Strongsville - President
Dustin Hayden - Fifth Third Bank
Chuck Hollingsworth - Westfield Bank - Vice President
George Jardine - Jardine Funeral Home
Ed Jarus - Retired, UPS
Cortney Kalfas - R.A. Kalfas Construction
Robert A. Kalfas - R.A. Kalfas Construction
Michael Kalinich, Sr. - Kalinich Fence Co., Inc. - Co-Chairman, Homecoming
Jim Kaminski - Retired - Kellogg's
Scott Maloney - TEKsystems
Paul Matula - Advantage Insulation Distributors, Inc.
Bob McGrath - Olympia Sweet Treats & Grill
Thomas P. Perciak - Mayor, City of Strongsville
Thomas Rakowsky - Ohio Lottery Commission - Luncheon Chairman
Neil F. Sika O.D. - Neil F. Sika, O.D., Inc. - Golf Outing Chairman
Jeff Smutek - RE/Max Crossroads
Dan Stroemple - Business After Hours Chairman
STRONGSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amy T. Ferree, Executive Director info@strongsvillechamber.com
Marty Stewart, Assistant
18829 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH 44136