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Check out all the exciting networking and educational opportunities coming up!
Chamber Chat - Friday, August 26
Returns to IN-PERSON!

Eggs & Expertise - Friday, Sept. 16
Building Company Culture


Details below for both events & more!
Upcoming Chamber events!
When: Wednesday, August 17
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
We will start by learning who is in the room by sharing our 30-second commercials.

Following introductions, this month's Guest Contributor is Julie McNabb from JK Gift Shop/Interior Design Studio. She will be discussing "Business Event Basics".
When:Tuesday, August 23
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.
When: Friday, August 26
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Chick-fil-a Medina
Cost: Complimentary for members
(Food and beverage available to purchase on your own, if you choose.)

We're taking our popular monthly networking event back to
IN-PERSON for August!

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? All things that we may discuss in this Friday morning motivating conversation!
When: Tuesday, September 13
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Williams on the Lake
Cost: $21 members; $25 non-members

Join us for one of the most anticipated monthly member meetings each year.

City of Medina Mayor Dennis Hanwell will present the State of the City.
Sponsored By:
When: Friday, September 16
Time: 8:30am - 10:00am
Location: Weymouth Country Club (Clubhouse building)
Cost: $25 members; $35 non-members

Building a Company Culture

Chick-fil-a believes that a strong and caring culture is essential to their success and to offering fulfilling careers for their staff. Their core values reflect their purpose, their culture, and shape the staff and work experience of Chick-fil-A teams wherever they are.

Join us as Tony Morgano, Operator/Owner of Chick-fil-a Medina, shares details about his company’s culture. Learn how you can incorporate best practices into your business, too.
When: Tuesday, September 20
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Williams on the Lake
Cost: $16 per person

Topic: Best Practices for Reducing Cuts and Punctures in the Workplace

Join us for our monthly Safety Council meeting. All are welcome to attend.

Presentation Objectives:
  • Frequency and Cost of cut and puncture accidents in the workplace.
  • OSHA PPE requirements for hand and arm protection.
  • Gloves 101, including ASTM Standards for protective gloves (cut, puncture, abrasion and thermal).
  • Best practices for avoidance of cut and puncture injuries
Save-the-Date

Friday, October 21, 2022
Morning event
Blair Center at Westfield

Chamber Partner News
Developing Supervisor Safety Responsibilities

By: Gary W. Hanson, President American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc.
 
Supervisors play a key role in ensuring a safety program is effective. Each supervisor should demonstrate the company's commitment to the safety program at all times. This commitment is to be reflected in the daily activities of each supervisor. There should be no reason for a supervisor to allow his/her employees to commit an unsafe act or work in an unsafe environment. All supervisors should be responsible for the safety performance of their area in the same manner that they will be held accountable for all other areas.
 
Therefore, Supervisors need to be educated in their safety responsibilities and understand how important these are in reducing the possibility of employee accidents and injuries. These responsibilities should include the following:
 
NEW EMPLOYEE SAFETY ORIENTATION
Supervisors should be responsible for reviewing in detail the specific departmental safety rules and guidelines with all new employees. These guidelines should include: General Safety Rules, Proper Housekeeping, Specific Job-Related Instruction, OSHA Required Safety Training, Fire Prevention and Emergency Evacuation Procedures, and other related subjects as necessary.
 
JOB ASSIGNMENTS
When an employee is assigned a new job, instruct them in the proper and safe method of doing the job. Be specific so the individual will know what the job is and the job hazards. Do not forget to follow-up instructions.
 
ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION
Once this has been completed, an accident investigation must be conducted. An accident investigation report is to be filled out in detail and submitted to the department manager immediately. The accident investigation is to determine the causes of the accident and/or injury. Preventative measures necessary to prevent this accident and/or injury in the future are to be outlined in detail on the accident investigation report. 
 
SAFETY MEETINGS
Supervisors should be responsible for holding regular safety meetings. Material presented should be specific, intelligent, practical, and of genuine interest. There should be a specific topic that should be discussed with your employees. The topic should be reviewed in advance so that the Supervisor is prepared to talk about it in detail. 
 
SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Supervisors should conduct regular safety inspections should be conducted. Results should be documented, and immediate corrective action taken when necessary.
 
SAFETY OBSERVATIONS
Each month a job or several jobs should be reviewed to ensure that safe work practices are being followed. Good safety observations can tell how effective your safety guidelines are, and how well employees are following them.
 
ENFORCEMENT
A good safety program takes the cooperation of each of your employees. However, lacking this necessary cooperation, a certain amount of enforcement becomes necessary. Counseling is the best approach, but in some cases corrective action may be necessary.
 
Companies who have effective Safety Programs have Supervisors who understand the value and importance of safety. Supervisors who are trained in their safety responsibilities play a role in maintaining an effective safety program.
 
If you have any safety related questions or need some assistance with your safety program, please contact Gary W. Hanson, President American Safety & Health Management Consultants, Inc. at 330-495-3437.
Hunter Consulting provides comprehensive consulting and claims administration in the areas of working and unemployment compensation, disability case management and insurance risk services.

For more information about Worker's’ Compensation Member Discount Program, please contact Jeff Price at (513) 372-8718 or jprice@hunterconsulting.com
Chamber Partner News
Chamber Business Blog
When a business operator finally decides they need someone focused on their marketing, and they resolve to hire for the position, it usually goes something like this:

“This position will be in charge of posting to our social media channels.”

But if that’s all you’re doing, you can put that in the hands of the nearest thirteen-year-old.

If you’re contemplating stepping up your business marketing, you need more than a scheduler. You need someone who understands the different kinds of marketing, your audience, and how to nurture prospects.


Click HERE to read the full article!
Chamber Business Blog
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
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/