VOLUME 6 A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR OACC MEMBERS NOVEMBER 2009
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4th Friday Business Matters Luncheons Close 2009 Series
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Wrapping up the 2009 lunch series for the Orrville Area Development Foundation was Rafael Rodriquez who is a consultant and trainer from Canton, Ohio. His objective is "Advancing business development and the emerging Hispanic community". Rodriquez shared excellent information about the Hispanic culture and how businesses can benefit from this emerging local customer base. He has been helpful to numerous local discussion groups and is recognized as a valuable connection for our community."What an enlightening experience
Mr. Rodriguez provided to me, both personally and professionally!" said Deborah Berner, VP/Marketing & Public Relations at The Commercial & Savings Bank. "In
just a little over an hour, I learned so much about the Latino market,
their needs and wants, and how our Bank can hopefully help to fulfill the
banking needs of this group of customers. I will  be sure to be in
attendance if you invite him back for another in-depth session."
OADF Board Chair Cheryl Kirkbide agreed. "Mr. Rodriguez's insightful presentation explained
in practical terms the benefits to business of expanding our minds and
practices to include the Hispanic population," said Kirkbride. "His unique approach
emphasized the increased value to business to tap into this market while giving
us an appreciation and better understanding of the culture."
The 2010 series will begin February 26.L-R: Members of the OADF Board of Trustees: Cheryl Kirkbride, Kropf, Wagner, Lutz & VanSickle; Lisa Hartong, JLG Industries; Speaker Rafael Rodriquez; Mike Hedberg, Orrville Utilities and the Office of Orrville Industrial Development; Steve Knox, Dunlap Community Hospital; and Larry Myers, Orrville Plumbing and Heating. Not available for photo: Jamie Pittman, National City Bank and Lynn Moomaw, Wayne County Schools Career Center. |
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U.S. CHAMBER Website |
Stay in touch with the U.S. Chamber. Read where they stand on current issues and how you can voice your opinion.
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BuyOrrville For Christmas
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Connect with Hundreds of Students - and it's free!
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 The
Wayne Mirror invites
local businesses and organizations to send press releases, announcements and advertising.
CLICK THE LOGO FOR INFO
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Food and Farming Conference
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Camp Luz is hosting the Ohio Sustainable Food and Farming Conference in November.
The theme is "The Seed, The Soil, and The Spiritual".
FOR FULL STORY CLICK APPLE
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Clean Your Carpets & More
for the Holidays
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General Building Maintenance Corporation has an outstanding reputation for cleaning services. Click HERE to read more about what they can do for you!
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New Way to Network
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Meet weekly with other local professionals to exchange referrals and discuss current business trends in specialized areas. CLICK THE LOGO
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Office Plus Program
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for more info
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Consider MANTA
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The Orrville Area
Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Manta.com, to help
you significantly increase your online visibility. There is NO FEE to participate.
Click the logo for more info.
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BELOW: Photos from the 2008 Home for the Holidays
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If you read nothing else in this newsletter, read this:
It's time for our members to send us their year-end comments.
We always receive positive feedback about our December "Report from Members" issue and it's very likely that this year will be especially interesting. What are you seeing now? What was 2009 like for you, and what are your expectations for 2010?
Please send your thoughts and comments to me either by email or by fax (330-682-8383) or to our office at 132 S. Main Street.
It would be great if you send it before Thanksgiving. That will give me time to develop the report for our December edition of The Business Line.
I for one am really looking forward to reading your reports.
Is it too early to say Happy New Year? I know that's exactly what I want for Christmas!
Jennifer Reusser
President
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Ramsier Financial Services
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 Brent Steiner is here to tell us about the many planning opportunities now with Roth IRAs. Thanks, Brent! CLICK THE PHOTO TO HEAR WHAT BRENT HAS TO SAY
Contact the Chamber to find out how we can share your business news on video. You provide the idea and the information, we provide the camera!
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SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN' TO TOWN
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 The leaves may still be falling and the autumn breezes blowing, but it's time to prepare for our big Christmas shopping season kick off event! Our annual HOME FOR
THE HOLIDAYS event will be held in downtown Orrville on Friday, Nov. 27.We typically have 1,000 people come to enjoy the festivities. Thank you to all of our downtown hosts and our other participating members who make this such a great evening.
Click HERE to read all about it!CLICK PHOTO ABOVE FOR INFO ABOUT THE PRINCE & PRINCESS. CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON MEMBER PARTICIPATION - Deadline is November 9.
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The Santa Train
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 The Orrville Railroad Heritage Society is once again offering their special Santa Train ride to Lodi and back. Trips are scheduled for November 28 and Decembe r 5, departing at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00
For more information call 330-683-2426 between Noon and 4:00, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
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CSB Gives to OABGC for New Accounts
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One Year Down, Many More to Go!
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 The Orrville Area Young Professionals had a very successful launch over the past 12 months. Already gaining ground, the program has logged numerous well attended events and has earned kudos from participants and supporters. More than a social club, the OAYPN strives to add value to every gathering. To read about year one, click HERE.
The next event for OAYPN is the "Give a Little" lunch on December 8th, which will benefit CAMO. Read about it HERE. To register click HERE.
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"Dream Out Loud in Orrville" Entrepreneur Night
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 November 18 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, downtown Orrville
Join Main Street Orrville's EntreprenOrrville Center for Business
Innovation (ECBI) and Franchisemart's Rodd Welker for this
interactive forum on the opportunities that exist with franchises.
For more information and to register (free) click HERE
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Don't forget to contact us about how you can take advantage of a great opportunity to get your business message out to hundreds of people via Facebook, Twitter, websites, and emails by choosing a day on the 2010 calendar. Consider using this communication blast as a way to support your favorite cause, too. Call Jenni at 330-682-8881 or send an email for more information. Don't hesitate to get your date.
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Local Business Continues to Garner National Attention
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Hooray for
Lehman's!
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STAFF
Jennifer Reusser, President
Lori Reinbolt, Special Projects
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