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Where did the first corn come from? The stalk brought it.
Why did the Indian chief wear so many feathers? To keep his wigwam.
What happened to the Pilgrim who was shot at by an Indian? He had an arrow escape.
How did the Mayflower show that it liked America? It hugged the shore.
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers? The outside.
Can a turkey jump higher than the Empire State Building? Yes - a building can't jump at all. |
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December
Chamber Luncheon
This time being held at the Hampton Inn and Suites on Tuesday, December 8.
Business Coach and international author Ron Finklestein will present The Platinum Rule: "Treat others how they want to be treated." Ron has taught The Platinum Rule all across the country where audiences left with an understanding of how to grow sales and increase sales effectiveness and reduce stress in personal and business relationships. The Platinum Rule will change how you market your products and services, and how to increase the effectiveness and productivity of employees.
Theresa's
pizza will be catering the event. Networking begins at 11:30, with lunch served at 12:00pm. Price for members is $15, for non-members is $17.
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| Meet your Chamber Board Members |
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Executive Director
Meghan Urbon
Office Assistant
Dolores Kuhn President
Bill Griffith
Griffith Consulting
Immediate Past President
Bruce Felber Felber & Felber Marketing 1st Vice President
Rick Shaffer Shaffer Design Works
2nd Vice President
Steve Schwartz HoneyBaked Ham
Treasurer
Cheryl DeCavitch Home Savings Bank
Regular Board
David Christopher
Integrity Home Evaluation Services, LLC
Amy Wright Frankie & Dylan's Collision Center
Bobi Ryczek Western Southern Life
Natasha Squier
Third Federal Savings
Joe Snee Deluxe Corporation
Ex-Officio
Chief Richard Taiclet Streetsboro Police Dept.
Linda T. Keller Superintendent Streetsboro City Schools
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SaleHOP.com |
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With the holiday shopping season arriving it is a great time of year to spotlight our local retail stores! During the month of December we would like to invite all Streetsboro & Aurora Retail Stores to participate in a FREE holiday shopping event called SaleHOP!
A SaleHOP is sort of like a bar-hop, but for shoppers! This event will be promoted on WDOK radio, in local newspapers, with flyers, and online with an innovative new website called SaleHOP.com.
Each store will be listed on SaleHOP.com for shoppers to hop from store to store to checkout holiday specials. Each store will have flyers with a list of all participating stores. As shoppers visit each store they can earn "SaleHOP" points for a fun prize...no purchase required. This event is at no cost to retailers and is designed to invite shoppers to check out what Streetsboro stores have to offer.
If you are a retail store and would like to participate, send an email or call 330-348-0500. SaleHOP is also one of our newest Chamber members! Welcome! |
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This Month's featured
Chamber Member:
Smart Minds Consulting
Smart Minds Consulting Services (SMCS) is a unique combination of technology professionals who focus on solving your business requirements using technology and the internet. Their goal is to provide their clients with a Return On Their Investment (ROTI).
They utilize the "bottom up" approach. This means they help mid-level companies compete and succeed against their rivals, both big and small. They do not replace domestic technology resources with lower cost, outsourced resources.
SMCS does not work with large corporations, but rather with mid-level companies who cannot afford to spend $X amount on necessary technology projects. The company's inability to complete these types of critical projects causes them to continue performing costly manual processes which reduces their overall competitiveness. In the long term, this can be detrimental to the health of their company.
This is where SMCS can help by providing cost effective, technology solutions - not just resources, thereby increasing their clients' competiveness and profitability. They enable companies to move forward on projects previously considered cost prohibitive. Called the "bottom up" approach, this helps mid-level companies compete and win which gives them the opportunity to grow, hire more people and become more profitable. This provides their clients a Return On Their Investment (ROTI).
Invest with SCMS today! For more information visit their website. |
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Mark W. Boslett, Inc. specializes in accounting and tax preparation for both personal clients and a wide variety of business clients.
Their computerized office and internet access ensures clients accurate, efficient, and state-of-the-art service at a competitive price. For their personal clients they offer tax return preparation and filing, as well as tax planning.
For their business clients they offer a wide variety of services including: Accounting, Financial statements, Corporate tax return filing, Business Valuations, Payroll, Compensation packages, Corporate Record Books, New Business setup, Quickbooks, and much, much more! They have experience in several industries including: Construction, Transportation, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, Entertainment, Rental Property, Services, Hotel and Motels, and many more!
From writing the checks and producing financial data to interpreting financial statements and preparing tax returns, Mark W. Boslett Inc., has the expertise to serve all the needs of small businesses. You are in business to make a profit; they are in business to help you maximize your profit by tailoring useful financial records to your specific needs.
About the Owner, and President, Mark Boslett is an experienced CPA who services small to medium sized businesses. He has over seventeen years of experience in public accounting and as a financial controller for small and medium business.
For more information visit their website. |
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Meghan's Moment...  State of the Chamber Address:
Well we made it through another great year! And although I was not a part of the entire 2009 year, I was honored to join such a wonderful group of people last April. I have already learned a great amount of information from so many of you, and I look forward to building future relationships with others. The best part, and I'm not sure if you all realize this, is that we all have so many things in common with our businesses. Although we have experienced the rise and fall of the economy, we have still been able to pull together and support our business efforts. I have been floored by the attendance at our networking events, before hours, after hours and during luncheons. I commend all of you for stepping outside of your comfort zones and taking risks.
Risks are necessary to make positive changes and move forward. As your Chamber of Commerce, we are here to support your efforts, provide networking opportunities as well as a forum for growth. (So, please, use us!) I can't emphasize enough how important our members are! You give our Chamber personality and spark! And you also are the supporting foundation through your membership and event participation which helps us sustain our Chamber efforts in this community. And for our community and other leadership, we look to you for collaborative efforts and support. We welcome opportunities to partner in order to help our Streetsboro area community co-evolve.
In closing, as we take our membership of approximately 200 into 2010, let us all be open to new opportunities and bring forth our personal ideas. I know together, we can all achieve the success we are looking for.
2009 Highlights:
� Our 2nd annual health fair had over 60 exhibitors and was a big success. We were able to engage the community through showcasing so many of our wonderful businesses in the health industry.
� We had three women in business luncheons (and yes, some men attended), but we learned everything from how to "give 'em the pickle to "dressing for success."
� One of our proudest moments was recognizing over 64 students from Streetsboro High School with GPA's of 3.0 or higher...our largest class yet! And thank you all for making their lunch possible through your generous sponsorship. They were excited to engage with our business community.
� We had 3 major grand openings: Robinson Health Center at Streetsboro, Key Bank of Streetsboro and Streetsboro Dental.
� Our golf outing at Raccoon Hill yielded a record turnout of 96 golfers!
� We took our luncheon off the normal sites, and decided to showcase the businesses. Among those were Hampton Inn, Hattie Larlham and of course our hottest lunch ever: The Streetsboro Fire Department, with over 80 people in attendance.
� Our 2009 expo yielded over 50 vendors and exhibitors. Special thanks to all of our attendees, the committee and of course the Streetsboro School District, who was so helpful in our efforts.
� I want to thank Arabica for hosting our Coffee 'n Contacts every other Tuesday...they have been wonderful and hospitable.
� We have also begun many collaborative efforts across the Chambers. We have many new faces in the community, and we know that collaboration is key in making the best experience possible for our Chamber members.
Thank you all for your continual support of the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce! |
Mark your Calendar 
for these upcoming Events...
November
26th and 27th - Chamber office closed. Happy Thanksgiving!
December
1st - Coffee 'n Contacts Networking Event at Arabica at 8:00am. Enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee and priceless networking!
8th - Holiday Networking Luncheon at Hampton Inn & Suites in Streetsboro. Networking at 11:30am. 15th - Coffee 'n Contacts at Arabica at 8:00am
24th thru January 1st -Chamber Office Closed |
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Join Us in Welcoming New Members!
Andrew Lesak, Smart Minds Consulting (SMCS)
330-577-3003
Mark W. Boslett, Inc., Mark Boslett, CPA 330-650-4033
Geauga Family Farms, Contact: Andy Miller 440-548-5697 |
2009 Annual Chamber Awards Dinner
and Silent Auction In Review...
Our 2009 Annual Awards Banquet & Silent Auction sponsored by Deluxe Corporation yielded 85 guests in attendance at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Parish. We were excited to have 30 wonderful silent auction items donated by our membership and community. It was an honor to celebrate the accomplishments of our Chamber members and community partners of 2009. We hope to make 2010 even better!
Our award winners below:
Image Award: Robinson Health Center at Streetsboro
Small Business Award: Layman & Associates, Inc.
Citizen of the Year: John Kuklisin
President's Award: Deluxe Corporation
Outstanding Chamber Awards: L'Oreal USA, Inc., Soft-Lite Windows, Quality IP, Simplex-IT
Special thanks to our Silent Auction donors:
43 Office Center
Anna Maria of Aurora
Bill & Jane Griffith of Griffith Consulting
Chamber Board of Directors
Cheryl DeCavitch of Home Savings & Loan
Daniela Christopher
Defer Tire
Felber & Felber Marketing
Hannum Crossing
Holiday Inn Express
HoneyBaked Ham & Cafe
Joe Snee of Deluxe Business Services
Kent Credit Union
Lewis Family Chiropractic, Inc.
L'Oreal USA, Inc.
Natasha Squier of Third Federal Savings
Portage Animal Protective League
Sheri Shaffer
Spectrum Machine
Studio Wish
Target
Western Reserve Racquet and Fitness Club
Woodside Lake Park
XiT Marketing
Special thanks to Giant Eagle for the Cake Donation
Chief Taiclet presents Citizen of the Year, John Kuklisin
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Feel Better...Get Away! 
By Chief Taiclet
Taking a vacation could be the best medication to improve your health. The health benefits of taking a vacation are well established. And, perhaps more important, the absence of a vacation can be seriously detrimental to your health. It's also been proven that people who don't take regular vacations are at a much greater risk for heart disease and depression.
Time off from work is needed now more than ever in these challenging times. People are so stressed, and many are working harder to compensate for those who are not working. Time off is especially essential now. Even if you do as I do, take time away from work. You need not go on an actual "vacation", but just get away from your job for awhile, even if you just stay around home. I call this a "stacation".
In one survey for Expedia.com, 92% of those who responded feel that two weeks of vacation would prevent a burnout. Vacation time isn't just a perk. The stress associated with the current economy makes the need for time away from work more important than ever. So do your part for the health of the country and your family. Take a break! |
2009 NOACC Bright Star Award
Kathy Hammond, Kent Credit Union
The purpose of the NOACC Bright Star Award is to recognize a member from each participating Chamber, who has made a significant impact on the Chamber through membership, retention, sponsorship, economic development, operations and/or education.
Kathy Hammond was selected and honored among 40 other Chambers last month at the Cadillac Ranch for her significant Chamber contributions, which have made her a Bright Star for 2009. Kathy has participated in some way in every event the Chamber has hosted through sponsorship, donation, committee work or attendance over the past years. She has been instrumental on the membership committee and expo committee, among others. She has also been a foundational leader in the community annual fundraiser "Hats Off to Hattie" to help raise money for Hattie Larlham. Kathy's professionalism, work ethic and personality are a priceless contribution to both the Chamber of Commerce and those who have the pleasure of working with her.
It was an easy choice to select Kathy Hammond for this year's Bright Star Award!
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The Quarterly Industrial Roundtable
Hosted at Deluxe Corporation
Robert J. Wells, Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications and Public Affairs for Sherwin-Williams, spoke on "Fishing Where the Fish Are...Work Smarter, Not Harder". He educated the guests in attendance on how to handle marketing and staying afloat in today's economy. He also shared some of the techniques Sherwin-Williams has performed to sustain and grow their market.
Guests were able to share with each other their personal strengths and struggles along with asking Wells his professional expertise.
The Industrial Roundtable is held quarterly and set up primarily for our Industrial members in the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce to address their specific business needs and connect them with other industries in our area to learn from experiences and grow together. |
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Dear Community, 
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making Christmas 2008 a memorable one for the families with children in Streetsboro and invite you to come together as a community again this year and participate in "Community Christmas." "Community Christmas" is a program that provides support to our families in Streetsboro who find it financially difficult to provide gifts for their children at Christmas.
Our goal is to fulfill the holiday wishes of children and families who might otherwise be without gifts this year. "Community Christmas" is now in its sixth year! The program began in 2004 and provided Christmas for 96 children, growing to 124 children in 2005, 178 children in 2006, 210 children in 2007, and 250 children in 2008!
"Community Christmas" would love to have your support and participation this year. There are many ways that local businesses can help. One suggestion is to set up a "Giving Tree." Decorate the tree with tags stating the age and sex of a child. A tag is selected, a gift is purchased and returned to be placed under the tree unwrapped. (Families will be "shopping" for their children on Dec. 17th)
This year Jessica Reker, a 14 year old who loves to help her community, especially with "Community Christmas" (she has helped the last three years) has taken on a project of her own. Our largest need is for donated items for our teen population, ages 13 - 18 (last year we served 57 teens and we anticipate this year will be closer to 70). Jessica is contacting major companies such as Nike, Adidas, etc. asking for any donations of products that the company would be able to provide to us for our teens.
We would also like to invite businesses to help setup on December 16th and/or help parents shop on December 17th. The shopping will take place at St. Joan of Arc Hall (Father Stenson Center).
To volunteer, make a donation, or with any questions, please call 330-626-3854.
With thanks and anticipation,
Pam Danner
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Memorandum
TO: Portage County Businesses
FROM: Portage County Local Health Departments
RE: 3 C's Posters
Flu prevention posters emphasizing an easy-to-remember message are available free to any local businesses through the Portage County Health Department.
The color posters are a convenient size, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, for entrance ways, windows, bulletin boards, doors, above drinking fountains, staff kitchens and anywhere else that employees, customers and the public frequent.
The posters contain the "3 C's"message:
Clean hands
Cover coughs and sneezes
Contain your illness by staying home when ill
The poster illustration can be viewed on the local public health website . Multiple copies are available and can be mailed to Portage County businesses. To order, call Becky Lehman, assistant public information officer, Portage County Health Department, at 330-296-9919.
For more information about H1N1 flu, local updates and prevention information, visit the public health website. If your staff members have questions, they can call the Flu Info Line at 330-672-6601 which is operational from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Information can also be found at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website or call 1-800-232-4636.
Local businesses who are interested are welcome to link to the public health website to provide employees with quicker access. Please call Becky Lehman to notify her of the link.
Contacts:
Sarah Hallsky, Public Information Officer, 330-296-9919
Amie Cajka, Asst. Public Information Officer, 330-673-1756, ext. 207 | |
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Member to Member
Discounts
Enjoy the offers provided by our members!
A benefit to being a member of the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce is the discounts that our members offer to each other. If your business is not listed here, and you would like it to be, please contact the Chamber office with your details. (To be listed here, you must be a paid, up-to-date member of the SACC.)
Western Reserve Racquet and Fitness Club
Chamber members receive 10% off health or tennis membership monthly dues with a NEW 12 month contract! If 5 or more people from your company join, you can save even more with our corporate discount!
To learn more about our club and our services, please visit our website at www.wrrfclub.com or stop in for a visit. If you'd like a guest pass to try out the club, please let us know!
Fairfield Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites by Marriott
Special rate for all chamber members: Both Hotels are currently being offered at $79.00/night. Meeting rooms are $75.00 a day.
Felber and Felber Marketing
9305 Market Square Drive, Streetsboro 330.626.9444 2.00% APY on a Savings Account
Physician's Weightloss Centers
9357 S.R. 43, Streetsboro 330.626.4444 Free Body Composition Anaylsis
Sketch Studio of Kent
330.221.1274 - Geri Strange www.sketchkent.com
25% discount on all portrait sessions
Aurora Farms Premium Outlet
330.562.2000 - Claude Hopkins
Free VIP Coupon Book ($5 retail value)
Great Lakes Hyundai
330.422.1212 - Bob Petris
Receive 1st year of oil changes free with the purchase of a new or used car.
Also receive a 10% discount on any service - bring a copy of this ad to receive discount.
Re/MAX Traditions
216.408.1513 - Cindy Mustafa
"Buy or sell your home with me, and your Home Warranty is Free."
Free extensive market analysis for your home
Teresa's Pizza
330.422.0050 - Billy Smith
20% off (excludes all other offers)
Classic Nissan of Streestboro
835 Classic Drive
330.422.7300
1% over invoice on all new cars (except 370Z & GTR models)
25% off standard rates
Professional Photography
330.554.4576 - Ann Harper
20% off any photo package
Your choice of carpet or house cleaning after moving out or before moving in if you buy/sell with us!
Settler's Landing Apartments
330.528.1336 - Traci Zemba
Offering a Layoff Proof Lease
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