81st Annual
HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Wednesday, July 12th - Saturday, July 15th, 2023
BECOME A HOMECOMING SPONSOR
The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce is excited to sponsor the 81st Annual Homecoming Festival this summer. The Homecoming Festival is a fun-filled community celebration held annually on the Strongsville Commons, located at the corner of Rt. 42 (Pearl Road) and Rt. 82 (Royalton Road), one of the busiest intersections in Cuyahoga County. This year the festival will take place July 12th-15th and promises to be bigger and better than ever.

A sponsorship of Homecoming is a great opportunity to express your support for our community and advertise your business. We anticipate a large and enthusiastic crowd this year, especially on Saturday when Homecoming concludes with a fireworks display that can be viewed from the Commons. Your company name will be displayed on our full color, state of the art digital sign (for 2 weeks) and on your sponsorship signage displayed during the week of Homecoming. Both display locations are at the Rt. 82 & Rt. 42 intersection.  Your Sponsorship will also include your name listed on our website and in our newsletter.

$2000. Entertainment Sponsor
$1000. Dining Tent Sponsor
$750. Wind Dancer Sponsor
$250. Event Sponsor

Click HERE for more information and to register.
Click HERE for a printable sponsorship form.
2023 Homecoming Festival Dates
July 12 - July 15, 2023
Interested in Volunteering at this year's Homecoming Festival?
Our volunteers have so much fun, and we are always looking for more help! If you are interested in volunteering during this year's Festival, please contact the Chamber office by phone at
440.238.3366 or email.
2022 Holiday Scholarship Dance
Thank you to our Generous Sponsors!
2023 "State of the City" Address
Presented by Mayor Thomas P. Perciak
Mayor Thomas P. Perciak presents the annual "State of the City" Address at the March Chamber Luncheon
Mayor Perciak presented his annual "State of the City" Address to a capacity crowd at the Ehrnfelt Event Center during the Chamber Business Luncheon on March 21st.

If you'd like to view the Mayor's presentation, it can been watched in its entirety on the city's Cable TV Channels 21 (WOW) or 1020 (Spectrum).
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NEW MEMBERS
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 members whenever possible. To obtain contact information for any of the members click on the name below or contact the Chamber office at 440.238.3366 or info@strongsvillechamber.com .
RIBBON CUTTINGS & GRAND OPENINGS
To learn more about how to plan and schedule a
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for your business,
please visit the Chamber website.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Interested in Hosting A Business After Hours Event?

Business After Hours events provide excellent opportunities for Sponsors to showcase their business and introduce staff and/or products to Strongsville Chamber members and guests. These events area a great way to drive traffic to your business while providing an opportunity for your fellow Chamber members and guests to unwind and network in a casual atmosphere at the end of the work day.

For guidelines on Sponsoring a Business After Hours event, please click HERE, or call the Chamber office at 440.238.3366 for more information.
** May Luncheon Registration Opens April 19th **
CCELEBRATE STRONGSVILLE VIP EVENT
BECOME A LUNCHEON SPONSOR
JOB POSTINGS, HOT DEALS, and EVENTS
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENTS ARE DUE

Don't miss out on Chamber Member benefits! Member benefits include Business After Hours Networking Events, discounts on Health Insurance and Worker's Comp through NOACC, and more!

Annual invoices have been mailed. Payments are due NOW. If you need assistance accessing your account, do not hesitate to call the Chamber office 440.238.3366 or Email.
Click HERE to log into your account
NOACC BENEFITS
FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
For more information, please visit
-- or call --
216.447.9900

See Group Health Insurance, Workers Comp Programs, and Shipping & Freight Discount opportunities below.

Superior Business Benefits for Chamber Members

Strongsville Chamber's affiliation with the Northern Ohio Association of Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) provides our Chamber members with access to discounts on group health insurance, worker's comp plans, freight & shipping services and much more.
Health Insurance
Now you can get cost savings on your health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies. How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership. PLUS, you also get access to the comprehensive care and quality providers you’ve come to expect.
 
There are two Anthem discount programs available to you through your local chamber of commerce.
  1.  ChamberSaver Program – traditional ACA plan.  Informational Flyer
  2. SOCA Benefit Plan (MEWA) – Group Self-Funded Pool. Informational Flyer
 
For a FREE Quote:  Ask your current Anthem licensed health insurance broker for a quote using your NOACC chamber membership discount. If you are not currently working with a broker, let us help you find one in your area. CLICK HERE to submit your request for a list of brokers in your area.
Workers Compensation
Workers Compensation is a major cost of doing business. Lost-time claims can increase premiums if not handled properly. It is the MCO’s job to make sure injured workers receive care and return to work safely and promptly. NOACC has chosen HMS (Health Management Solutions) as it’s MCO services provider. (This program is paid for by the State of Ohio, and employers can only change companies during open enrollment.) Request a FREE Quote
Save on Workers’ Compensation Premiums with a Trusted Team in Paramount Preferred Solutions. Endorsed by NOACC’s Endorsed BWC Third Party Administrator since 2008
 
PPS Service Promise:
o  Receive Highest Qualified Group Rating Discounts
o  FMLA and Unemployment Services Available
o  Owned and Operated in Ohio
o  Expert Claims Management and much more
To a quote request, download return the PPS AC3 form or completed online here.
 
Chamber Shipping Program
SHIPPING SAVINGS
NOACC members can get exceptional FedEx discounts. Start saving.
  • 45% off on FedEx Express® shipping
  • 45% off on FedEx Express international shipping
  • 25% off on FedEx Ground® shipping
  • 25% off on FedEx Home Delivery®
How it works
If you currently ship with FedEx, you’ll be able to continue using it the same way you do today. After you enroll, the discounts will be added to your account and then automatically applied to your shipments. Don’t have an account? No problem. You can open one when you enroll.
Get started
Enroll in the FedEx Advantage Program today to sign up for your FedEx discounts. You’ll receive confirmation once the discounts have been added to your account and you’re ready to start saving. If you have any questions, email fedex@PartnerShip.com or call 440-517-7275.

FREIGHT SAVINGS
  • As the endorsed shipping provider for NOACC, PartnerShip helps members reduce their LTL freight costs and ship smarter.
  • Receive competitive pricing from TForce Freight, YRC, XPO, Saia, and others
  • Benefit from personalized service from industry experts
  • Gain access to tools to easily manage your shipments and save time
How it works
Put the PartnerShip team to work for you. They can provide you with quotes, schedule pickups, and handle any issues that come up with the carrier. Prefer to be more hands on? PartnerShip.com has everything you need to easily manage your account and set up your shipments.
Get started
Get a quote on an upcoming shipment or create an account to start saving. If you have any questions, email sales@PartnerShip.com or call 800-599-2902.
SAVE UP TO 25% ON CONSTANT CONTACT
April Business Luncheon
Hosted by Generations Senior Living
Tues., April 18, 2023
11:30am - 1:00pm
Generations Senior Living
18960 Falling Water Road
Click HERE to Register.
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May Scholarship Luncheon
Tues., May 23, 2023
11:30am - 1:00pm
*Doors open at 11:15am*
Ehrnfelt Rec & Senior Center
Registration opens April 19th.
Business After Hours
Hosted By SouthPark Mall
&
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Hooley Pub & Kitchen
Weds., May 18, 2023
5:30pm - 7:30pm
BAH will be located in the
Hooley Pub & Kitchen
Click HERE to Register.
81st Annual Homecoming Festival
July 12 - 15, 2023
Click HERE to become a Sponsor
Click HERE for printable Sponsorship form
55th Annual Chamber Golf Outing
Shale Creek Golf Course
August 25, 2023
Registration is Open!
Click HERE to Register.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
56th Annual Holiday Scholarship Dance
Fri., December 1, 2023
The Aviator
20920 Brookpark Road
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
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CHAMBER TRUSTEES
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Richard C. Baldin, Retired, Ladders Unlimited & Supply, Inc.
*Tom Burichin - State Farm - Homecoming Chairman
Jim Carbone - N. Olmsted Police Department
Mike Catan - Square 22
Walter Ehrnfelt III, Esq. - 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 - Vice President
Gordon Glissman - Countryside, Inc.
Charles Goss - City of Strongsville - Past President
Chuck Hollingsworth - Westfield Bank - 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.
Jim Kaminski - Retired, Kellogg's
Scott Maloney - Century Cycles
Paul Matula - Advantage Insulation
Bob McGrath - Sweeties Olympia Treats
Mayor Thomas P. Perciak - City of Strongsville
Thomas W. Rakowsky - Ohio Lottery Commission - Luncheon Chairman
Neil F. Sika O.D. - Neil F. Sika, O.D., Inc. - Golf Outing Chairman
Dan Stroemple - Vitamix Corp.
Brittany Swan - Shinto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Spenser Vago - Vago Insurance Agency

*Denotes Honorary Lifetime Trustee
STRONGSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amy T. Ferree, Executive Director info@strongsvillechamber.com
Marty Stewart, Assistant
18829 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH 44136