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From The Desk of Dave Mueller, Chairman of the Board
The Meaning of Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a great holiday honoring our great nation. This is perhaps, the most celebrated family holiday other than Thanksgiving and Christmas and that's appropriate because the Fourth of July is all about our families. It's a day of national celebration, a day for remembrance, a day of picnics with family and friends, and usually ends with an evening of fireworks. The fireworks, however, are but a symbol of the meaning behind the Fourth of July celebration. A symbol of the bombardment of Fort McHenry by British Royal Navy ships in the Chesapeake Bay.
Despite the symbolism, the meaning behind the Fourth of July came about as the result of the valiant efforts and strong commitment of our American forefathers 235 years ago. Our nation declared its independence in order for our families to live free - not just for one generation but for all future generations.
The American colonies became the United States of America because of determination, self-discipline and most of all, the dreams of our forefathers. Our desire for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is not a coined phrase, but a day-to-day philosophy celebrating free-expression, freedom of religion,....FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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From the Desk of Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President 
The Chamber is, as usual, busy. One of our biggest new projects is a partnership with Medina City Schools. Westfield Insurance has stepped up as the primary sponsor for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy or YEA, has you will hear us refer to the program. This new program will bring up to 24 high school students together so that each of them can create a real business during the 2011- 2012 school year. Without going into too much detail now, this program will bring business to an afterschool program in a way we have never experienced before. We are still looking for sponsors, instructors, mentors and speakers for this program. You may even have a student that has a great idea or a strong interest in starting a business. Watch for more details over the next month.
Another new program in which the Chamber is participating is an entrepreneur program administered through Kimberly Rice the Economic Development Director with the City of Medina. Last year the City received a grant to administer a training program for entrepreneurs. This program will bring a nine-week class to the Medina County University Center (MCUC) to teach entrepreneurs how to write and execute a business...FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Golf Outing
Weymouth Country Club
Monday, August 8, 2011
10:00am Shotgun Start
Golf Sponsorship Form
Sign-up to golf
"Medina Chamber Tailgates Local Business"
Business Expo to showcase your business
Fall date TBA
Check back with us soon for more details. |
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Volume 37, Issue 7
July 2011 Edition |
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2011 Board of Directors
Dave Mueller, BPR/Rico Equipment, Inc., Chairman of the Board
Valerie Rapp, Homestead Insurance, Chair-Elect
Keith Hughes, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Baach, Philpott Rubber Company, Past Chair
Chad Wilson, Chad Allan Technology, Vice Chair, Business Advocacy
Brian Harr, Western Reserve Bank, Vice Chair, Economic Development
Michael B. Miller, FirstMerit Bank, Vice Chair, Member Services
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Jani Davis, Westfield Insurance
Amy Demlow, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
Dr. Tim Earley, Medina Vision & Laser Centre
George Hudnutt, The Medina Gazette
Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
Coleen Morlock, VCS Salon & Spa
Bob Thompson, Town & Country Co-Op
Mark Williams, Williams On The Lake
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Ex-officio Members
Jim Bigam, Medina Hospital
Jim Conrad, Conrad & Dowdell Productions
Jim Gerspacher, Gerspacher Real Estate Group
Bert Humpal, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson
Ray Seaman, Seaman Financial Services
Don Simmons, Simmons Brothers Construction |
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New Members
(as of 6/24/11)
PSE Credit Union, Inc.
5255 Regency Dr.
Parma, OH 44129
Ron Webster, Maguerite Nagy, Tabitha Baszynski
(440)545-5129
www.psecreditunion.org
PSE Credit Union is a full financial institution serving all those who work, live, worship or attend school in Cuyahoga and Medina Counties.
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Chamber Staff
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
Tina Gienger, Member Services Manager
Karen Whitaker, Administrative Professional
Susan Murawski, Safety Council Administrator
Becky Parkhurst, Accounting Manager |
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ANNOUNCING THE 2011-12 ANNUAL MEDINA AREA MAGAZINE & COMMUNITY GUIDE
Image Builders Marketing is beginning advertising sales for the 2011-12 Annual Medina Area Magazine and Community Guide. This full color comprehensive community guide has become a much anticipated reference guide that captures all of Medina's charm and friendly hometown atmosphere.
For more information see attached letter and flyer.
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GREATER MEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
7/14/11
Young Professionals Social
Marie's Italian Restaurant, Wadsworth
5:30pm to 7:30pm
7/19/11
Medina County Safety Council Meeting
OSHA Onsite Resources & Services
Weymouth Country Club
11:30am to 1:00pm
7/20/11
Networking WOW!
Fox Meadows Country Club
7:30am to 9:00am
7/26/11
Business After Business
Pat O'Brien Chevrolet
3880 Pearl Rd, Medina
5:00pm to 7:00pm
8/8/11
Annual Golf Event
Weymouth Country Club
10:00am Tee Off
4:30pm Dinner |
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Your Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is looking for committee members to serve on the Business Development Committee and the Program Committee. These two committees are responsible for providing speakers for our membership meetings, organizing events and providing training for the membership. If you would like to get involved with one of these committees, or any committee within the chamber, please contact the chamber office at (330)723-8773. |
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City of Medina Update
Please be advised of the following Road Closure in the City of Medina:
Closure Period:
Start: 8:00 AM on Monday, June 27, 2011
End: 5:00 PM on Friday, July 15, 2011
Street: Roshon Drive in the City of Medina, Ohio
Closure Limits: The closure will be between Andrews Rd. and E. Washington St. (SR 18)
Comment:
o This closure is necessary to allow the emergency replacement of a collapsed culvert that crosses Roshon Drive approximately 270 feet north of E. Washington (SR 18).
o The closure will apply to all both vehicular and pedestrian traffic; no traffic will be permitted to cross the construction zone at any time.
o Access to homes within the closure limits will be available at all times as follows:
o Access to the two homes on Roshon located at the intersection of E. Washington (specifically 835 E. Washington Street and 110 Roshon Drive) will be permitted from E. Washington only.
o Access to all other homes within the closure limits will be available from Andrews Road .
o Barricades and traffic detours will be set up and maintained throughout the closure period.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you for your cooperation, please feel free to contact the City of Medina (330) 722-9081 with any questions or comments.
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MEDINA COUNTY SAFETY COUNCIL
EARN A PREMIUM REBATE THROUGH SAFETY EDUCATION
Now is the time to join the 175+ members of the Medina Safety Council for education, networking and a rebate on your workers compensation premiums.
Employers not enrolled in a group experience rating program can get a 2% participation rebate on their premium with active participation in the Medina Safety Council plus they can earn an additional 2% performance bonus rebate.
Group experience rating employers who meet program eligibility requirements in the Medina Safety Council can earn a 2% performance bonus rebate.
Click here for complete details.
You MUST join the Medina Safety Council by July 31, 2011 to participate in the rebate program. For more information, please contact Susan Murawski at the Medina County Safety Council 330-591-9281 safety@medinaohchamber.com
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MEMBER NEWS
In preparation for your July 4th weekend travels, be sure to check for road closures and delays on the ODOT Construction Update.
Medina County Economic Developmental Corporation is looking for nominations for their 8th Annual Medina County Business Awards. All nominations must be received by 5:00pm, August 5, 2011. Categories will be: Entrepreneur of the Year, Capital Investment, Small Business Enterprise, Business Growth, Green Leader, Corporate Citizen of the Year-Company, and Corporate Citizen of the Year-Individual. A nomination form can be downloaded from their website at www.medinacounty.org.
Look for Sinful Sweets at the next Medina Farmer's Market. The Farmers' Market is running every Saturday through the summer. Sinful Sweets was also featured in the June 9 edition of Mimi Vanderhaven Medina/Akron newspaper. Congratulations!
Applications for the 36th Annual Twin Sizzler, presented by Medina Hospital, are available at the American Red Cross of Medina County office, 780 E. Smith Rd, Medina. This event will be held on July 4, 2011. This annual event will include a 5K Run, a 10K Run, a 27-mile Bike Race, a 1-mile Fun Run and a 5K Walk. There's something for everyone!
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is conducting an online community feedback survey. Can you please take 5 minutes out of your day and give them your two cents. http://www.mcbdd.org/
Anticipating the Medina Bicentennial in 2018, the City of Medina, the Medina City Cemetery Commission, the Friends of the Cemetery and Main Street Medina have begin a project to restore the Old Town Graveyard on E. Liberty Street at Jefferson St. Old Town Graveyard was established in 1825 and is the burying ground for Medina's village fathers and earliest settlers.
The finance Fund, a state nonprofit financial organization, recently presented the 2010 Community Champion Award to Medina Creative Housing at its annual reception. The award is presented annually to individuals and organizations who have exhibited extraordinary service to their community, specifically to the not served or underserved low-income population in Ohio.
Westfield Insurance has partnered with ReEmployAbility, Inc. on an innovative program that benefits community service organizations, while helping Westfield customers assist their injured employees in recovering from their work injuries and returning to work. WesWorkssm, a program customized and managed by ReEmployAbility for Westfield, offers injured workers who are unable to return to their normal job duties the option to earn pay while volunteering time and service to American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, United Way, YMCA, community food banks and many more nonprofit agencies. Main Street Medina is still seeking artists and crafters, and vendors of fair trade or cultural/ethnic/international items for the 3rd Medina International Fest, set for Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 9am to 7pm. The event is presented by Main Street Medina and sponsored by Medina Hospital. Organizers anticipate over 20,000 attendees for this one day affair. Campaign for Jobs - and something businesses in Ohio have been increasingly vocal about - is regulatory reform. Fortunately, Gov. John Kasich, Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor and the Ohio Legislature are looking at ways to review and improve Ohio's rule making process. In order to collect ideas from you for removing barriers to job creation, Lt. Gov. Taylor recently launched a new website and email address for CSI Ohio, the "Common Sense Initiative." CSI Ohio is available online at www.governor.ohio.gov/CSI or via e-mail at CSIOhio@governor.ohio.gov. The user-friendly Internet site and e-mail address allow visitors to share common sense solutions and sign-up for periodic updates on the progress of CSI Ohio. If you have any concerns about specific rules or regulations, please visit CSI Ohio on the web at www.governor.ohio.gov/CSI or submit ideas to CSI Ohio via e-mail at CSIOhio@governor.ohio.gov. |
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The Greater Medina Chamber would like to thank all our sponsors for their generous sponsorships and donation to the Annual
Miniature Golf Classic
Corporate Sponsor
Akron Children's Hospital
Course Sponsors
ABC Senior Services
Frontier Communications
Kinas Cleaning Concepts, LLC
The Hoffman Group
Scorecard Sponsors
Conrad & Dowdell Productions, Inc.
FirstMerit Bank
Marie's Cafe
RCO Sales
Seaman Financial Services
Warner Communications, Ltd.
Wichert Insurance
Dinner Sponsors
Eat'n Park Restaurant
Geppetto's Pizza & Ribs
Gordon Food Service Marketplace
Sandridge Food Corp.
Yours Truly Restaurant
Beverage Sponsors
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Pepsi-Cola
Ice Donations
Best Western Medina Inn
Blue Heron Banquet & Conference Center
Williams on the Lake
Door Prize Sponsors
Akron Aeros
AMF Medina Lanes
VCS Salon & Spa
Hole & Tee Sponsors
620 Corporation
C. Martin Trucking
Clear Channel Outdoor
Doors & More Co.
First American Title
Homestead Insurance Agency
Integrity Staffing Services
Kramer & Goyette, DDS
Manpower
Medina Glass Company
Minuteman Press
Reinhardt Supply Co.
South Of The Square Collision Center
The Growth Coach
Trinity Rose Foundation
V.I.P. Travel
VCS Salon & Spa
Stubbendieck Chiropractic & Rehab Center
Western Reserve Bank
Committee
Fran Seaman, Co-Chair
Megan Gadke, Co-Chair
Nancy Hassler
Roger Hassler
Ray Seaman
Jennifer Smith
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Tina Gienger, Newsletter Editor
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
145 North Court St, Medina, OH 44256
www.medinaohchamber.com
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 9:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Phone: 330-723-8773
Fax: 330-722-6844
73 Years of Serving Medina Area Businesses
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to serve member investors and promote business interests through economic development, business advocacy and member services, which benefit the Greater Medina Community. |
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