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NEWSLETTER - December 2010

In This Issue
Chamber Mugs for Sale!
Become a Holiday Hero
Searching for 2011 Board Members
December Luncheon Preview
KRBA Workshop for Small Businesses
City Officials Luncheon & State of the City Address
Streetsboro City School Events
City of Streetsboro Calendar
Meghan's Moment
Welcome New Members
December Luncheon Promo
Dear Community...
Farewell from the Chief
Meet your 2010 Chamber Board Members
Executive Director
Meghan Urbon
President
Rick Shaffer
Shaffer Design Works
Immediate Past President
Bill Griffith 
 Griffith Consulting

1st Vice President
Steve Schwartz
HoneyBaked Ham & Cafe 

2nd Vice President
David
 Christopher
 Integrity Home Evaluation Services, LLC
 
Treasurer
Natasha Squier 
Third Federal Savings

Bruce Felber
Felber & Felber Marketing 

Cheryl DeCavitch 
Home Savings & Loan

Amy Wright
Action Auto Body

Cathy Lance United Way of Portage County

Kathy Hammond

Mark W. Boslett
Mark W. Boslett, Inc.
  

Ex-Officio
Chief Richard Taiclet Streetsboro Police Dept.

Linda T. Keller Superintendent Streetsboro City Schools

Chamber Mugs For Sale: $5

(*Note: chamber logo will be on front and contact info on back with slogan "Let us help you GROW your business")

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They're here!
Be sure to show your chamber spirit and purchase a $5 coffee mug for your home or office.  Mug is 15oz. and will be available at chamber luncheons and in the chamber office.  Get yours today!

Become a Holiday Hero this Season!

 

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As you think about the opportunity to give back this Holiday Season, consider helping save a life!  Here are two important flyers to keep you informed for donation opportunities.
 
 
 
If you are interested in becoming a Holiday Hero, please contact Jennifer Natale, Donor Recruitment Representative at 330-606-2290 or [email protected]
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Searching for 2011 Board Members

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If you are looking to get more involved in the Streetsboro Chamber and community, we'd love to have you!  Please see the attached Code of Conduct and Qualifications for more information.  If you meet the criteria, please submit a letter of interest and resume to the chamber office at sacc@streetsboroc
hamber.org or send to 9205 S.R. 43, Ste. 202 Streetsboro, OH 44241.
 Luncheon Preview
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Speaker:
Lisa Ryan, Founder of Appreciation Strategies
 
Topic: 3 Simple Strategies to Harness the Power of Gratitude in Your Business & Your Life
 
Location:
The Hampton Inn & Suites in Streetsboro
800 Mondial Pkwy.
 

Cost: Members-$15, Non-members-$20
 
Date/Time: Wed. December
 8th Networking begins at 11:30am
 KRBA Workshop for Small Businesses
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The Kent Regional Business Alliance is have a workshop on December 9th for Small Businesses on Legal Issues. Click HERE for more details. 
 
 January City Official's Luncheon
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Speaker:
Mayor Art Scott
 
Topic: State of the City Address
 
Location:
TBD
 
Cost: Members-$15, Non-members-$25
 

Sponsor: Hannum Crossing

 

 

Date/Time: Wed. January 12th. Networking begins at 11:30am

 
Looking to find what events are happening with the Streetsboro City Schools?  Click
 here
to view their 
Calendar.
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What's happening around town? The calendar for the City of Streestboro can be viewed by clicking here.
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Meghan's Moment
 
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Meghan Urbon, Executive Director
Happy Holidays! This is our final newsletter installment of 2010!  I hope everyone is able to look back on this year, both business and personal, and be able to take away all the positive moments and reflect on any negatives that can be altered in the new year.

We have had a very successful year as a chamber with over 45 new members, new events and new opportunities! 

We will be sending out our 2011 invoices for the December/January renewals this month.  With the invoices, there will also be information about sponsorship opportunities and committee involvement.  One of the key phrases I heard many times this year was "I know I need to get more involved."  And that's exactly it: you get out what you put into the chamber, and we are here to help!  Looking ahead, we have our first half of the year booked with some outstanding speakers for your business needs!  We are also currently planning our 2nd Annual Chamber Night at the Races with the Kent Area Chamber on Janaury 22nd.  Also, a new and improved member appreciation reception and Fall business event are in the works!

Finally, many people like to join the chamber for access to health benefits and member savings opportunities.  Please see this Benefits Matrix to get an idea of just how many benefits you have access to as a chamber member.  Also, at the end of this newsletter, our own chamber members offer special discounts exclusively to other chamber members.  There's no reason not to get involved!  I look forward to our continued growth and success in 2011!

 
Join Us in Welcoming New Members!
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Akron Aeros
Nori Wieder
330-253-5151 ext. 283
December Luncheon Promo

Appreciation Strategies:  Three Simple Strategies to Harness the Power of Gratitude in your Business and in your Life

 

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Lisa Ryan, December Luncheon Speaker

Did you know that 68 percent of clients say they stop doing business with a company because of what they perceive as a lack of appreciation?

 

Lisa Ryan will show you three simple strategies for

incorporating gratitude into your business and into your life.

 

  You will learn how showing appreciation to the customers you already have will help you attract more.  Your clients will stay longer, your relationships will grow stronger, and your business will thrive. Stop spending so much time, money and effort generating new business and take care of the clients that are already your biggest fans.  You will leave this session with an action plan that will produce dramatic and positive changes in your business and in all of your relationships.

 

Harness the power of gratitude and prepare yourself and your clients for your best year yet! 

 

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

Lisa Ryan is the Founder of Appreciation Strategies, a multifaceted company which promotes the benefits of gratitude.  With over 20 years experience in sales, marketing and training, Lisa harnesses these principles in her own life and now shares her strategies with others in her dynamic and interactive programs. 
Mark your Calendar 
for these upcoming Events... 

December

7th-Coffee 'n Contacts 8am at Arabica
8th-Holiday Networking Luncheon at the Hampton Inn & Suites
24th-31st- Chamber Office Closed
SAVE THE DATE: 2011 Night at the Races

Join Us for our 2nd Annual Kent Area and Streetsboro Area Chamber Night at the Races January 22nd at The Rusty Nail!


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2010 Annual Dinner
Sponsored By:
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Congratulations to the Award Winners!

Image Award-Lewis Family Chiropractic, Inc.
Small Business Award-Streetsboro Family Days
Distinguished Service Award-Joseph Huber, Streetsboro City Schools
Outstanding Recognitions-Delta Systems, Inc. & Streetsboro Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Special thanks to all the centerpiece sponsors, silent auction donors and volunteers!
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The 2011 Board of Directors was presented at the dinner.
 
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Distinguished Service Award Recipient, Joseph Huber was presented the award by Chief Richard Taiclet
Letter to the CommunityHoliday gift

Dear Community,

 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for making Christmas 2009 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 seventh year!  The program began in 2004 and provided Christmas for 96 children, 124 in 2005; 178 in 2006; 210 in 2007; 250 in 2008; and 350 in 2009! 

 

"Community Christmas" would love to have your support and participation this year.  There are many ways that local business can help.  One suggestion would be to set up a "Giving Tree."  Decorate the tree with tags stating 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. 16th)

 

Our largest need is for our teen population, ages 13 - 18 (in 2008 we served 57 teens and in 2009 we served 91 teens.  We anticipate that the need will increase this year as well.

 

    

We would also like to invite businesses to help setup on December 15th and/or help parents shop on December 16th.  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 330-626-4251.

 

                                                With thanks and anticipation,

                                               

                                    Pam Danner, Program facilitator

 

  Farewell from the Chief 
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Dear Chamber,

 

Please accept this as a notification of my resignation from the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2011 after serving in this position for ten years.

 

I wish to take this occassion to extend my gratitude to the Chamber for the opportunity to promote the city and all of the businesses and organizations within.  I have enjoyed my tenure with the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce and appreciate having the experience to be a part of such a worthwhile organization.

 

While I look forward to the opportunity retirement will bring me, it will dishearten me to be leaving this organization.  I would truly like to continue to contribute my time to the Chamber as I hope to continue to serve the city in some capacity.  I do not want to abandon the many personal and professional relationships that I have developed over the years.  I wish all, as well as the Chamber, good fortune.

 

Sincerely,

Richard Taiclet, Streetsboro Chief of Police

 

P.S. I'll stop doing anything, I'll just stop getting paid for it!

 

 

Member to Member
Discounts

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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.)
 
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
330.562.2000 - Lisa Kusner
Free VIP Coupon Book ($5 retail value)
 
Classic Nissan of Streestboro
835 Classic Drive
330.422.7300
1% over invoice on all new cars (except 370Z & GTR models)
 
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 & Felber Marketing
A Felber "One on One" is offered to any chamber member. In a 1 hour session, a select Felber & Felber Marketing Executive will meet and answer your questions about publicity, marketing and advertising.

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.
 
Mark W. Boslett Inc. CPA
Offering $30 discount for all Chamber members or referrals for tax preparation services.
 
ReMAX/Haven
330.388.2771 - Barbara Kachenko
[email protected]
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 - Penny Sangston
Offering a Layoff Proof Lease

 
Snap Fitness 24/7
330.626-3882 or 330-998-5410 -Pat McCoy
FREE Enrollment to all chamber members! Savings of $149!
 
Teresa's Pizza
330-422-0050-Billy Smith
20% off for all chamber members (excludes other offers)