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From the Desk of Valerie Rapp, Chairperson
It is Sunday afternoon, January 29th, and as I reflect on the past two days spent in Dublin, Ohio with the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and ex-officios, our annual retreat has been one of renewed commitment to the our membership and organization. The Chamber Board spent Friday afternoon and Saturday morning on intense training and review of our strategic goals set forth in 2011 and, while many goals remain for 2012, new objectives have been created for the coming year. As confirmed, the Board's evaluation of 2011 achievements has validated the Chamber's success based on its focus of educating and serving our investors. Through a process starting with objectives, then strategies, the Board has set high, achievable goals in its efforts for economic development, business advocacy and membership services. Those goals are driven by committed individuals who place the success of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce and the success of its members as their top priority. To describe the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Board Members and its ex-officios; "Incredible" is the first word that comes to mind. It consists of intelligent, well educated individuals representing a diverse background ranging from an attorney, to bankers, CPAs, insurance....FOR FULL ARTICLE |
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From the Desk of Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
YEA - Young Entrepreneurs Academy
John Gorsek (Gorsek and Co., C.P.A.) completed his eleven weeks as instructor. Tom Krueger with Ebner Furnace will instruct for the next eleven weeks.
Our YEA students have started meeting with their mentors. Mentors are meeting with each student business for 1 ½ hours per week for seven weeks. The students are working on their business plans and the mentors are giving them one-on-one support in the classroom. Our mentors for YEA are:
Ed Gonzales - Pilot Signs
Mike Rao - The Growth Coach
Chris Evans - Plastipak Packaging
Eric Shaffer - First Merit Bank
Mark Williams - Williams on the Lake
Mark Dolan - Sandridge Food Corp.
Delmar Jones - Jonsey's Classic Cleaners
Seth Kujat - United Way
We are still seeking volunteers and investors for the YEA program. Graphic Designers will work with students to develop logos and business cards. Graphic Designers will donate 5-10 hours of design time and a one-time visit to class. We are looking for seven graphic designers. We are also looking for six volunteers to assist in developing their basic websites. Web Developers will donate 10-20 hours in addition to a one-time visit to class. If you or someone you know is willing to assist in this valuable...FULL ARTICLE INSIDE |
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Congratulations to the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce!
After a competitive and eventful year for the Chamber Action Alliance, and with participation numbers that shattered past year's totals across the state, we are pleased to announce that the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is the winner of the 2011 Leadership in Grassroots Advocacy Award!
This award recognizes the most active member of the Chamber Action Alliance. In 2011, the Greater Medina Chamber went above and beyond the call of duty to advocate for their members and to be the voice of business in their community. President Debra Lynn-Schmitz and the members of the Greater Medina Chamber worked tirelessly by taking on leadership roles, engaging legislators, sharing information through e-newsletters and e-mails from the CAA, hosting events, making issue presentations, advocating on local issues, and coordinating with fellow chambers.
Please be sure to congratulate the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce on this achievement! And please plan to join us for Chamber Day at the Capital on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, where we will honor the Greater Medina Chamber and announce the runners-up and exciting new awards for members of the Chamber Action Alliance. Stay tuned for details!
To learn more about the scoring system and to find out how your chamber can win the 2012 Leadership in Grassroots Advocacy Award, please click here. |
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GREATER MEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2/2/12
New Member Orientation
Medina Country Club
5588 Wedgewood Rd, Medina
8:00am to 9:00am
2/7/12
Monthly Membership Meeting
Pivotal Role Ohio Plays in Elections
Dr. Dan Coffey, Bliss Institute
Williams on the Lake
787 Lafayette Rd, Medina
11:30am to 1:00pm
2/11/12
Medina Cash Mob
All over Medina
All Day
2/15/12
Networking WOW!
Medina Country Club ßnew location
5588 Wedgweood Dr., Medina
7:30am to 9:00am
2/17/12
President's Coffee
Medina Chamber Conference Room
145 N. Court St., Medina
8:00am to 9:00am
2/21/12
Medina County Safety Council
Sudden Cardiac Arrest! Where's Your AED?
Weymouth Country Club
3946 Weymouth Rd, Medina
11:30am to 1:00pm
2/21/12
Medina County Young Professionals
Golf Shoot Out
Bunker Hill Golf Course
3060 Pearl Rd, Medina
5:30pm to 7:30pm
2/28/12
Business After Business
Medina Hospital
1000 E. Washington St., Medina
5:00pm to 7:00pm
2012 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
Beginning January 2012 the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce will assess a $2 invoice fee on invoices for all events. To avoid the invoice fee, you can pay with check, cash or VISA/MC before the event or with check or cash at the door. If paying from an invoice is preferred, the $2 fee will be waived if payment is received within thirty days of the event.
All payments with VISA or MC can be made online through the Chamber website member portal. |
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Volume 38, Issue 2
February 2012 Edition |
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Mini Golf Outing
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
Annual Medina Chamber Golf Outing
Monday, August 13, 2012
Weymouth Country Club
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New Members
(as of 1/30/12)
Dermatologic Surgery Center of Northeast Ohio
1133 Medina Rd. Suite 100
Medina, OH 44256
330-239-4350
Dr. Jennifer L. Popovsky, Dawn M. Ricker
Dr. Popovsky is a fellowship trained Mohs Surgeon. Our practice specializes in Mohs Micrographic, Dermatologic & Cosmetic Surgery.
S.A. Comunale Co., Inc.
2900 Newpark Drive
Barberton, OH 44203
330-706-3040
Chris O'Connell
www.sacomunale.com
Full array of fire protection & mechanical services including design, installation & maintenance services for fire protection, alarm detection & special hazard systems. Mechanical construction services for HVAC, plumbing, process piping & design build applications.
January Renewals
Thank you for renewing your membership!
620 Corp.
A. I. Root Company
Alternative Paths, Inc.
Aztec Imports, Inc.
Bertemes Painting & Decorating, Inc.
BGS Associates
Biegel's Plumbing
BMS Burns
Buckeye Super Wash
Buehler's Fresh Foods
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
Chick Master Incubator Company
Coldwell Banker Hunter Realty
Community Action Wayne/Medina
CompManagement Health Systems, Inc.
CompManagement, Inc. - A Sedgwick CMS Company
Kenneth Dankowski
Dennis Alber Excavating, Inc.
Discount Drug Mart
Bill Doraty Kia
Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Inc.
Emeritus at Medina
Fifth Third Bank
Filtrexx International
Fire-Dex, LLC
Forest Meadows Apartments
Free Enterprises, Inc.
Great Lakes Construction Co.
Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America
Grubb & Associates, LPA
HANDS Foundation
Hassler Group of Keller Williams
Homestead Carpet & Tile, Inc.
Huntington Bank-Medina
J & P Swingle Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
KeyBank
Kramer and Goyette, D.D.S., Inc.
Lehmann Financial Services
Life Care Center of Medina
Lodi Station Outlets
M.C. Real Estate
Mallard's Crossing
Manpower
Marie's Café
Mark's Cleaning Service, Inc.
McJak Candy Company, LLC
Medina Auto Parts
Medina County Career Center-JVSD
Medina County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Medina County District Library
Medina County Health Department
Medina Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center
Medina Excavating, Inc.
Medina Hospital
Medina Industrial Center
Medina Steak and Seafood Company
Medina Vision and Laser Centre, Inc.
Mehco Custom Printing
Merinar CPA, Inc.
North Gateway Tire
North Ohio Heart/Ohio Medical Group
Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse
Pitter Pat Day Care
Printing & Die Cutting Spec., Inc.
Chet Pucilowski
Raese, Strickland, Berry, Grubb & Nuske, Inc.
RE/MAX Crossroads Properties
Rea & Associates, Inc.
Republic Powdered Metals, Inc.
Drs. Ronald & Carol Ricci, DDS
S J Concrete Services
Securitec One, Inc.
Senior Independence
Simmons Brothers Corporation
Slate Rock Safety, LLC
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
Standard Welding & Steel Products, Inc.
The Gazette
Tiger General, Inc.
Town & Country Co-op - Medina
Tramonte Distributing Company
UPS Store
Valley Tack Shop, Inc.
Valspar Corporation
Varney, Fink & Associates
Vermeer Sales & Service, Inc.
Wolff Bros. Supply, Inc.
WQMX - 94.9
Yours Truly Restaurant |
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February 2
Ground Hog Day
If the groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, sees his shadow, we're stuck with six more weeks of winter. If he doesn't see his shadow, we luck out with an early spring.
Will he see his shadow? |
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MEMBER NEWS
Congratulations to Dianne DePasquale-Hagerty, Medina Creative Housing, on being named Smart Businesses 2011 Pillar Award for Executive Director of the Year.
Russ Schabel, CFO, The Philpott Rubber Company, has been appointed by the Medina County Commissioners to serve a 4-year term on the Medina County Port Authority Board of Directors.
Join the American Red Cross of Medina County for their 15th Annual Chocolate Festival on Saturday, February 4 from 11am to 3pm at the Medina Performing Arts Center, 851 Weymouth Rd, Medina. All attendees age 5 and older must have a ticket to enter. Ticket prices are $12 and $7. For additional information contact Beth Kilchenman at (330)723-4565.
Main Street Medina announces the 18th Annual Medina Ice Festival will take place February 17-20, 2012. Enjoy 4 days of magical ice carvings, amazing displays of creativity and several carving competitions. Sponsored by Elegant Ice Creations and Main Street Medina.
Connie Dieken will be the keynote speaker at the Leadership Medina County Awareness Breakfast on February 16, 2012. The Awareness Breakfast will be held at Weymouth Country Club Ballroom, 3946 Weymouth Rd, Medina from 7:30am to 9:00am. Cost is $25 per person. For additional information contact Kathy DeLoss at (330)721-7118.
Looking for something to do on a cold February weekend? Medina County Park District announces Putt-ing Through the Ages Indoor Miniature Golf. Fun for all ages. Free! At Buffalo Creek Retreat located at 8708 Hubbard Valley Road in Seville, OH 44273. In February they are open weekends only (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from 12 to 8 p.m.
The Goddard School® located in Medina will host the Goddard Community Games on Saturday, February 11 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. During this amazing day of playful learning, children and families will have the chance to participate in a number of fun-filled activities that demonstrate the importance of play in children's learning and in the development of 21st Century skills. Participating in the Goddard Community Games will help underscore that how we play as children helps form what we become as adults.
The office of Medina County Auditor Michael Kovack is pleased to announce they have been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This is the eighteenth consecutive time Kovack's office has received this recognition for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
Congratulations to Astin/Muckensturm Interiors on their 10th Anniversary. (2002-2012)
WQMX 94.9 is looking for vendors to participate in their Business To Business Show 2012. This event will take place on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Sheraton Suites, Cuyahoga Falls from 11am to 7pm. For additional information you can call (330)869-9800. |
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2012 Board of Directors
Valerie Rapp, Homestead Insurance, Chairperson of the Board
Chad Wilson, Rapid Marketplace, Chair-Elect
Keith Hughes, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer
Dave Mueller, BPR/Rico Equipment, Inc., Past Chair
Amy Demlow, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Vice Chair, Business Advocacy
Brian Harr, Western Reserve Bank, Vice Chair, Economic Development
Mark Williams, Williams on the Lake, Vice Chair, Member Services
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Mark Dolan, Sandridge Food Corp.
Dr. Tim Earley, Medina Vision & Laser Centre
Jani Groza, Westfield Insurance
Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company
Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
Tom McConnell, Discount Drug Mart
Ryan Rose, Dorman-Farrell, Inc.
Eric Shaffer, FirstMerit Bank
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Ex-Officio Members
Mike Baach, Philpott Rubber Company
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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COMMITTEES
Business Development
Gary Wright, Robert W. Baird (Chairman)
Kenny Bevins, CMITPROS
Kurt Kappa, Westfield Bank
Toby Kemsuzian, Dorman-Farrell
Greg Thomas, Leadership Excellence
Program Committee
Kathy Breitenbucher, The Pedestal Group (Chairman)
Judi Campo, Sinful Sweets..OMG
Andy deLuna, Williams on the Lake
Arno Kremer, Yours Truly Restaurant
Jennifer Smith, Frontier Communications
Brian Walters, SBDC
2012 Golf Committee
Michael Warner, Sr., WarnerTech.Net (co-chair)
Greg Wolny, Chad Allan Consulting (co-chair)
Brian Pogue, Huntington Bank
Brandon Rapp, Homestead Insurance Agency
Karen Sating, Manpower
Michael Warner, Jr., Warner Technology
Looking for volunteers to serve on Golf and Mini Golf committees. Email: memberservices@medinaohchamber.com or call Tina at (330)723-2593 for details.
Operators are standing by.
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Chamber Staff
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
Tina Gienger, Manager of Member Services
Becky Parkhurst, Accounting Manager
Karen Whitaker, Administrative Professional
Susan Murawski, Safety Council Administrator |
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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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