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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS
Frontier Deploys Latest Broadband Technology Across Ohio
Customers of Frontier Communications in Ohio are now enjoying the benefits of the company's recent aggressive deployment of the latest generation broadband technology. The company fully deployed Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) systems throughout its service area in Ohio. These broadband networks improve the online experience for customers in terms of Internet speeds and broadband availability while enhancing network flexibility and manageability for the company.
Communities now served by this technology include: Ashland, Athens, Bowling Green, Brunswick, Bryan, Cambridge, Celina, Circleville, Dover, Georgetown, Marion, Medina, New Philadelphia, Piketon, Norwalk, Oxford, Sylvania, Troy and Wilmington.
The flexible optical network capabilities of ROADM are important as network capacity continues to grow and as demand for Frontier's higher-capacity residential and business broadband services increases.
Frontier's Packet-Optical Transport Network can now deliver more than 30 different types of residential or business services such as Ethernet (Fiber to the Office or Cell Site), Session Internet Protocol (SIP) trunking, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) and Dedicated Internet Access Services (DIA).
"Frontier's investment in multi-service ROADM technology in Ohio enables us to give customers the latest broadband technology and increased network speeds," said Dave Davidson, Ohio Senior Vice President and General Manager. "Our ROADM network will also....FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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From the Desk of David Mueller, Chairman
Thank You!
It's almost impossible for me to believe that this year is already coming to an end and with it, my role as Chairman. As one of my last official actions, I want to thank you, all of our members, my fellow board members, ex-officio officers, committee chairs and the entire Chamber staff for the continuous support I received throughout the year.
Perhaps the biggest honor goes to Debra Lynn-Schmitz, the Chambers true leader who makes everything happen. The passion and dedication she has for her job and to the business community is amazing. She is a true professional in every sense of the word and as a business owner in the community - I am thankful for her many years of dedicated work advocating for the local business owner.
It has also been an honor to serve side by side with so many great business leaders that I've met through the Chamber. You are the men and women who own and operate businesses that create jobs and economic opportunity; you provide benefits that give your employees and their families' security and peace of mind; and contribute significantly to our tax base which supports schools, public safety and other community services.... FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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From the Desk of Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
Black Friday and Cyber-Monday are over. You may have seen the email that is making its way around about the 'New American Tradition". If not, you can Google it and see it for yourself. The point of the email is shopping locally.
Your shopping habits make a difference. If you are doing all your shopping in a mall, online or out of town then you are contributing to the economy. If you make an effort to spend your money in your community you are making a difference in our local economy. Shopping locally supports jobs, taxes, employers, schools, government and organizations at home.
Our local businesses contribute to charities, school programs and meaningful programs right here, in your community. Employees pay taxes and support other local businesses. While you are out doing your holiday shopping, please make an effort to spend some of your money right here. Go out to dinner, get your hair done, or shop in one of our local stores. Let your money circulate through the greater Medina area and make a difference.
While we're on the subject of our community there are so many things you can do to make this a memorable holiday season for...FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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GREATER MEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
12/9/11
Business Development Committee
Marie's Cafe
On The Square, Medina
7:30am
12/13/11
Monthly Membership Meeting
Annual Meeting & Holiday Luncheon
Weymouth Country Club
11:30am to 1:00pm
12/13/11
Young Professionals Holiday Social & Toy Drive
Corkscrew Saloon
811 W. Liberty St, Medina
5:30pm to 7:30pm
12/14/11
Business & Technology Training
Using Your Smart Device For More Than Angry Birds
Medina County University Center
11:30am to 1:00pm
12/20/11
Medina County Safety Council Holiday Luncheon
Root Banquet Room
623 W. Liberty St, Medina
11:30am to 1:00pm
12/21/11
Networking WOW!
Fox Meadows Country Club
7:30am to 9:00am
CHAMBER OFFICE CLOSED
Monday, December 26, 2011 to Friday, December 30, 2011
2012 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE |
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Volume 37, Issue 12
December 2011 Edition |
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CASH MOB...COMING IN FEBRUARY.
YOU, ME, A $20 BILL AND 100 OF OUR FRIENDS.
Check back for more details |
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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, Rapid Marketplace, 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 |
New Members
(as of 11/23/11)
Costco
16690 Royalton Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
440-846-0359
Theresa Creeger
www.costco.com
Department Store
November Renewals
Thank you for renewing your membership!
ABC of Greater Cleveland-Always Best Care
Chuck's Custom, LLC
Contemporary Photography
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
Krakowski Trucking
Medina Creative Housing
Medina Tractor Sales
Northern Ohio Medical Mgmt
Philpott Rubber Company
Town Money Saver
Warner Technology, Inc. |
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COMMITTEES
Business Development
Gary Wright, Robert W. Baird
Greg Thomas, Leadership Excellence
Kenny Bevins, CMITPROS
Kurt Kappa, Westfield Bank
Toby Kemsuzian, Dorman-Farrell
Tim Sisler, B2B
Program Committee
Andy deLuna, Williams on the Lake
Arno Kremer, Yours Truly Restaurant
Brian Walters, SBDC
Jennifer Smith, Frontier Communications
Judi Campo, Sinful Sweets..OMG
Kathy Breitenbucher, The Pedestal Group
Michael Miller, FirstMerit Bank |
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Thank you to our luncheon centerpiece sponsors: Above All Photography, Buffalo Wild Wings, FirstMerit Bank, Frontier Communications, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners, KeyBank, Kramer & Goyette, Medina Hospital-Company Health Care, ServiceMaster Professional Cleaning Services, Sinful Sweets---OMG, The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant, WarnerTech.Net/Warner Communcations, Western Reserve Masonic Community, Wichert Insurance and Yours Truly Restaurant. |
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MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Medina County Business Awards held at The Blair Center on Monday, November 7, 2011. Corporate Citizen-Individual Award, Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaner; Capital Investment Award, Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company; Business Growth Award, Romeo's Franchise Corporation; Corporate Citizen-Corporate Award, Westfield Insurance; Small Business Award, Payroll4Construction.com; Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Quasimoto Interactive; Green Leader Award, Envision Waste Services.
Come join The Oaks Lakeside Restaurant for lunch the month December, Join our e-mail club on our website www.theoakslakeside.com and get your lunch free when you bring three friends.
Wendy Stanek, a Medina County Auditor's Office employee, recently received the statewide Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People (ESOP) Volunteer of the Year Award.
Always Best Care Senior Services, Elmcroft of Medina and Medina Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation invite you to "Hands for the Holidays! Stuff the Escalade" Wednesday, December 14 from 4-6PM. Raffle tickets can be purchased by calling HANDS Foundation at (330)722-7950. Grand prize will be a value of over $1,000.
Medina Holiday Pops Concert will be held at The Medina Performing Arts Center on Saturday, December 17 beginning at 7:30pm. This concert is sponsored by The Hoffman Group, Bill Doraty Kia, FirstMerit Bank, Rico Equipment and Drs Ronald & Carol Ricci, DDS. Proceeds will benefit Medina City Schools band, chior and orchestra pay-to-play fees.
Local portrait photographer Robert Gary Mihalko, Contemporary Photography Studio was awarded 2011 Professional Photographer of the Year at the Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers (SONOPP) annual print competition. Mihalko also received one Photographic Craftsmen Award and three Blue Ribbon Merit Awards for the Child and High School Senior Portraits he entered.
Jim & Mary Jane Duplaga owners of Ashely Place Gift Shop, would like to announce after 36 years of busienss they have retired!! |
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Maximum Potential Chiropractic Ribbon Cutting
US Bank Ribbon Cutting |
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Main Street Medina Events
Main Street Medina Collectible Holiday Ornament is now available at Gramercy Gallery, Miss Molly's Tea Room & Gift Shop, Whitey's Army Navy Store and the Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Cost is $20 each. This year's ornament will feature the 1841/1873 Medina County Courthouse.
Tour the Medina County Historical Society's John Smart House, 206 N. Elmwood Ave, Medina, decked out in holiday finery! Three floors of Medina County history are on display in this 1880's historic mansion. Sunday, December 4 and December 11, 2011, 1-6PM. |
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Chamber Staff
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
Tina Gienger, Manager of Member Services
Susan Murawski, Safety Council Administrator
Becky Parkhurst, Accounting Manager
Karen Whitaker, Administrative Professional |
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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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