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Meet your 2011 Chamber Board Members | |
Executive Director
Meghan Urbon
Board Officers
President
Stephen Laird
American Family Insurance
Vice President
Amy Wright
Action Auto Body
Treasurer
Kathy Hammond
Mark W. Boslett
Mark W. Boslett, Inc.
Ex-Officio Board
Jeff Pritchard
City of Streetsboro Planning & Zoning
Robert Hunt
Superintendent
Streetsboro City Schools |
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Currently Accepting Applications for Executive Director Opening | |
We are currently accepting applications for the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Opening.
Candidates may submit a resume a cover letter to Attn: Streetsboro Chamber Search Committee
P.O. Box 2333
Streetsboro, OH 44241.
For questions, please contact Board President Stephen Laird at 330-626-4410. |
Would You Like to Join the Board of Directors? | |
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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. |
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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")
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! |
Simplex-IT Presents: Is It Time to Upgrade Your IT Infrastructure? And, If So, How?
Simplex-IT's next free Lunchinar will answer these frequently asked questions and in doing so help businesses of all sizes better understand how to keep up with today's rapidly changing technology.
This presentation (from Simplex-IT's Bob Coppedge and Kevin Dutkiewicz) will focus more on the network and less on your workstations: server hardware and software, firewalls, routers, new emerging technologies, etc. Older components can hamper your system - parts and support may be hard to come by, compatibility with newer software can arise, security may be compromised, and you may be spending more to maintain your older equipment than if you upgraded. If you are involved with the maintenance and management of your company's IT infrastructure this is a Must Attend Event.
Join Simplex-IT at Hattie's Café, 164 N. Main St., Hudson on Wednesday October 19, from 11:30am-1:00pm for a free lunch, networking with other business owners and professionals and stimulating conversation.
Seating is limited, so please RSVP to John@SImplex-IT.com or by calling 234.380.1277. We'll see you there!
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Coffee 'n Contacts Spotlight Series
Have you heard the new buzz around town? Our Coffee 'n Contacts sessions have been revamped to include a "Coffee Spotlight Series" each week. A Streetsboro Chamber member can reserve a Spotlight for any coffee meeting in advance. He or she will have 15 minutes, at no extra cost, to present an interesting topic to the rest of the group. Note: this should not just be an "about my business" talk. Tell us something we may not know and find interesting. After the presentation, we will do our regular round robin of introductions and allow each person to answer our question of the day. Coffee networking sessions are held the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Arabica in Liberty Corneers Plaza from 8am-9am. Hope you can join us! Call the chamber office to reserve your spotlight! | | |
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From the Desk of the Director...
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It's officially Fall! This is by far my favorite time of the year! We just wrapped up our Business Expo & Community Showcase at Streetsboro High School on September 17th! Special thanks to The Record Publishing Company for sponsoring the event! Up next is our Business Awards Luncheon on October 12th at St. Joan of Arc, in which we will be honoring businesses in the categories of Image Award and Business of the Year. We will also be recognizing our Distinguished Service recipient. You won't want to miss this! The event is being sponsored by Robinson Memorial Hospital, and President and CEO of Robinson, Stephen Colecchi, will be speaking.
In November, our Women in Business networking breakfast is back! Save the Date for Wednesday November 9th at St. Joan of Arc to hear Stacey Zahoranski speak about Vision Boarding. Finally, I would like to inform you that I will be pursuing a new opportunity at the end of September with the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce. I would like to sincerely thank all of you for your support to the Streetsboro Chamber and business community. It has been a pleasure serving you, and I know there are even greater things to come for this chamber and the community. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.
Most Sincerely, Meghan Urbon |
SAVE THE DATE:
Women in Business Networking Breakfast Wednesday November 9, 2011 at St. Joan of Arc in Streetsboro.
Stacey Zahoranski of Wells Fargo will be Presenting on "Vision Boarding: How to Visualize and Realize Your Goals in 2012"
Cost is $13.Networking begins at 7:30am, Breakfast is served at 8am.
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Welcome New Members
Aflac
Contact: Doug Griffin
Phone: 330-974-5136
F4 Customs LLC Contact: Donald Frank Phone: 330-968-4644
Streetsboro Community PTA Contact: Tracy Campbell Phone: 330-283-1645 Elizabeth Tomasko, Attorney at Law Contact: Betsy Tomasko Streetsboro License Bureau Contact: Debbie Witek Phone: 330-626-5500 Brett McClafferty Phone: 554-6589 |
Mark your Calendar 
for these upcoming Events...
4th-Coffee 'n Contacts 8am at Arabica in Liberty Corners Plaza
12th-Business Awards Networking Luncheon at St. Joan of Arc
18th-Coffee 'n Contacts 8am at Arabica in Liberty Corners Plaza
November
1st-Coffee 'n Contacts 8am at Arabica in Liberty Corners Plaza
9th-Women in Business Networking Breakfast at St. Joan of Arc 7:30am
15th- Coffee 'n Contacts 8am at Arabica in Liberty Corners Plaza. Dayton Hickerson to present.
24th & 25th- Chamber Office Closed
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Annual Business Expo & Community Showcase Thank You's
Location
Streetsboro High School
Food Court Vendor:
Teresa's Pizza
Main Event Sponsor:
The Record Publishing Company
Entertainment
Ryan Urbon Legend
Music by Madison Cummins
Lisa School of Dance
Donations:
Wal-Mart
Giant Eagle
Volunteers
Streetsboro High School Students
Streetsboro Lions Club
Exhibitors
American Family Insurance Stephen Laird Agency
Action Auto Body
Mental Health & Recovery Board of Portage County
Prudential
The Weekend College at Hiram College
Snap Fitness 24/7
Elizabeth S. Tomasko, Attorney at Law
Excalibur Auto Body of Streetsboro
Howard Hanna Real Estate
Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio
Townhall II
Robinson Health Center at Streetsboro
Goodwill Industries of Akron
Kent Credit Union
Lewis Family Chiropractic
Our Lady's Gifts
Home Savings & Loan
The Record Publishing Co.
Vadaj for Streetsboro Mayor
Streetsboro Church of Christ
Streetsboro Lions Club
Isagenix International
Streetsboro Police Department (Finger printing)
The Step 2 Company, LLC
Streetsboro Gridiron/Great Lakes Hyundai
Twin Lakes Veterinary Hospital
Citizens for the Library
McClafferty for Mayor
Special thanks to all of our participants, volunteers and committee!!
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RSVP Today for October 12th Awards Luncheon Join us on Wednesday October 12, 2011 for our Business Awards Networking Luncheon. RSVP today by calling 330.626.4769 or email sacc@streetsborochamber.org.
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Steve Colecchi, President & CEO of Robinson Memorial Hospital |
Location: St. Joan of Arc Fr. Stenson Center (8894 S.R.14 Streetsboro)
Time: 11:30am networking, Lunch served at noon
Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members
About the Speaker:
Stephen Colecchi has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Robinson Memorial Hospital since September 1, 1994. Colecchi has the unique distinction of serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the hospital where he was born.
Colecchi is a 1976 graduate of Kent State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree. Colecchi continued his formal education at the University of Akron School of Law obtaining a Juris Doctor in 1979. While at the University of Akron, Colecchi served as Managing Editor of the Akron Law Review.
Colecchi began his career in health care at Robinson Memorial Hospital in 1985, serving as the Hospital's Senior Vice President and General Counsel until his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer. Colecchi is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Robinson Memorial Hospital is a county owned hospital located in Portage County in Northeast Ohio and an affiliate member of the Summa Health System.
Robinson Memorial Hospital was first granted Magnet status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2006 and was redesignated as a Magnet hospital in 2011. Robinson Memorial Hospital has also been named for nine consecutive years as one of the best places to work in Northeast Ohio by the Employers Resource Council. In 2011, the hospital was named as one of 65 Great Community Hospitals in the country by Becker's Hospital Review recognizing the hospital as a leader in patient care, clinical quality and community outreach.
Colecchi was appointed to a nine year term on the Kent State University Board of Trustees in July, 2008.
Colecchi also currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Akron Regional Hospital Association; Chair of the Board of Directors of the Portage Development Board; and Immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the Area Agency on Aging.
In 2010 Colecchi was named a recipient of the Leadership Portage County Burbick Leader of Distinction Founder's Award. He was recognized for his community involvement by being named as Grand Marshall of the 2000 Ravenna Balloon-A-Fair Parade.
Colecchi and his wife, Andrea, a registered nurse, reside in Kent. Colecchi has three children. |
Hampton Inn & Suites Streetsboro, Ohio Team members Honored with Award Recognized as Certificate of Appreciation from 1st Battalion (TS)(ADA), 362nd Regiment for Outstanding Hospitality
The Hampton Inn & Suites Streetsboro, Ohio located at 800 Modial Parkway, announced the special recognition for their team members and staff, Cassandra White, Sales Manager, Rosemary Schopper, Breakfast Attendant and the entire Hampton Inn & Suite Staff was recently awarded with Certificate of Appreciation for providing outstanding Hospitality and Service during their recent stay while in Ravenna.
This award was given to the Hampton Inn & SuItes for Outstanding Hospitality and Support to the "Renegade" Soldiers for supporting Excercise America's Shield, Camp Ravenna, Ohio. The overall success of the 1st Battalion (TS)(ADA) is directly attributed to their hard work and dedication of your team. The Hampton Inn & Suite Employee's contributions are truly appreciated and attributed great credit on your hotel and the City of Streetsboro.
"We are incredibly excited for our team members to be so highly recognized," said Janet Perry, General Manager of the Hampton Inn & Suites Streetsboro. "Cassandra White, Rosemary Schopper and the entire hotel staff, for the matter, are all invaluable members that make up our team. This award is proof of their top notch attitudes to provide the friendliest and most accomodating service to each and every one of our guests everyday. We are truly honored to serve our countries bravest!"
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Adult Learning Highlighted in Hiram's Weekend College SuccessFEST
Hiram, Ohio - On Saturday, October 29, 2011, the Weekend College program at Hiram College, along with the Office of Graduate Studies; will be hosting the first annual Adult Learning SuccessFEST to inspire interested adults to make a commitment to return to college.
The Weekend College program is geared to the needs of working adults, who may be too busy with jobs and family to attend traditional college classes; SuccessFEST will provide attendees with a multitude of information, activities, counseling, and testimonials from other adults who have succeeded in their lives after earning degrees at the Hiram Weekend College.
SuccessFEST is the inaugural event for the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Weekend College. Established in 1977, the Weekend College at Hiram College is the oldest adult program in Ohio. Throughout its tenure, the Weekend College has graduated more than 2200 students, in a range of eight different undergraduate majors and the Masters of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS). The event is also being held in concert with National Non-Traditional Student Recognition Week, sponsored by The Association of Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education, to recognize and celebrate nontraditional student success across the United States and Canada.
"Many working adults think they are too busy with families and careers, or simply lack the confidence to pursue their dreams and success by earning a degree," said Paul Bowers, Dean of Extended Learning at Hiram College. "SuccessFEST is specifically designed to break down those attitudes and barriers and put students on the road to success."
SuccessFEST begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, October 29 in the ballroom of the Kennedy Center on the Hiram campus, and will offer the following opportunities to interested adults:
ˇ Attend confidence-building mini-classes and experience Hiram's intimate, personal learning approach
ˇ Hear how other adult learners overcame barriers and achieved success
ˇ Talk with current Weekend College students about how they juggle family, career and education
ˇ Attend financial aid and transcript evaluation sessions, and tour Hiram's campus
ˇ Network with other non-traditional students, engaged, caring faculty, staff, and successful alumni
Attendees will also be treated to a special buffet luncheon and hear presentations by:
ˇ Jean Mackenzie, entrepreneur and founder of Mackenzie Creamery, in Hiram, and recipient of the 2011 Portage County Environmental Conservation Award
ˇ Sandra Lisko, a 2007 alumna of Hiram College, and vice president, regional marketing manager, Huntington Bank
ˇ Warren Blazy, a 1991 Hiram College alumnus, andowner and CEO of Blaze-N-Dee, Inc., food safety consultants.
SuccessFEST is free, please register at www.hiram.edu/successfest or call 330-569-5161 |
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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.)
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 Pizza330-422-0050-Billy Smith 20% off for all chamber members (excludes other offers)
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.
Home Savings & Loan of Streetsboro
Want to earn .60% APY on your savings? Click here to find out how! Stop by our office at 1130 SR 303 or call us and we'll get you started!
Mark W. Boslett Inc. CPA Offering $30 discount for all Chamber members or referrals for tax preparation services. |
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