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From the Desk of Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President 
What have we done for you lately?
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the projects and programs we forget to tell you just what it is we are doing. Since I haven't written a column in two months there is a lot of information and it is longer than usual but should give you an idea of what is going on at the Chamber and in the community.
Jaclyn Ringstmeier has joined the Chamber staff as our Vice President. Her primary responsibility will be membership but she will also participate in our economic development and business advocacy efforts. Jaclyn joins us with years in the banking industry and her high standards for customer service and relationship building will serve our chamber well. When you see her at one of our events please make sure you introduce yourself. She can be reached at 330-723-2593 or
The Board of Directors passed a resolution several months ago supporting the oil and gas development for Ohio. This exciting opportunity to improve the economic circumstances in Ohio is already making a difference in many areas. It is estimated that we will see more local efforts in about a year as the development moves west. . . .
CLICK HERE FOR FULL ARTICLE
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GREATER MEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Safety Council Meeting
Click here to RSVP
Weymouth Country Club
3946 Weymouth Rd, Medina
11:30am to 1:00pm
5/16/2012
Networking WOW!
Click here to RSVP
Medina Country Club
5588 Wedgewood Drive, Medina
7:30am - 9:00am
5/30/2012
Mini Golf Outing
Click here to RSVP
Rinky Dink Family Fun Center
2390 Medina Road, Medina
5:00pm to 8:00pm
5/31/2012
Business After Business
Click here to RSVP
Medina Moose Family Center
Contemporary Photography Studio
YEA! Trade Show
136 S Elmwood, Medina
5:00pm to 7:00pm
6/5/2012
Membership Meeting
Click here to RSVP
Williams on the Lake
787 Lafayette Road, Medina
11:30am to 1:00pm
6/15/2012
Young Professionals Golf Outing
Click here to RSVP
Shale Creek Golf Course
5420 Wolff Rd, Medina
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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MEMBER NEWS
The Medina County Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting the 6th Medina County Photo Contest. The contest will run until June 29, 2012 which is the dealine to submit photos. Contact the Medina County Convention and Vistors Bureau for contest registration forms and guidlines.
Bil-Jac Foods, Inc will be featured in the lastest Corbin Bernsen shot-in-Akron movie. Their products will appear in scenes for 3 Day Test, a Christmas comedy.
Do you have news you would like featured in the next Chamber Newsletter? Please submit it to Jaclyn at jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com
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Questions to Re-Purpose YOUR Networking!! "I really like to JUST TALK with my friends at a Networking event." That's fine if you're ok with your REASON to be there!
Networking Works to grow your business when you RE-PURPOSE it!....
SO - HOW DO I DO THAT?
Learn the 10 Questions you NEED to KNOW when Meeting New People!
These 10 questions will guide the discussion into areas YOU want to go.
There is still ONE BIG ONE out there to also know..... "The ONE Question that Makes ALL the Difference" Is our topic of the month.
DON'T MISS OUT - and hurt your chances
to get to know someone who might
become a GREAT CONNECTION!!! And don't forget to BRING YOUR FRIEND!!
Come join with us at Networking WOW, Wednesday, May 16th, at Medina Country Club 5588 Wedgewood Drive, Medina 7:30am - 9:00am
Cost is $12* for Networking & Breakfast
Register Here Online
or call 330-723-8773
* VISA/MC payments can be made online through the Chamber website.
To avoid the $2 invoice fee, please pay with check/cash/VISA/MC before the event or with check/cash at the door.
(Yes - sponsoring a friend means you cover their fee also.)
Please cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid being invoiced as a No-Show. PLEASE take NOTE:
This event is designed as a BENEFIT for MEDINA CHAMBER MEMBERS growth. Invite a Friend to join you around the table to start their growth.
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WANTED
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS HOSTS FOR 2012 & 2013
The following months in 2012 are open: August and November and most months in 2013.
The purpose is to provide members with an opportunity to showcase their business and provide Chamber members an occasion to make and build upon contacts with new and existing members. This is a Chamber event scheduled through the Chamber office. The Chamber will only schedule one Business After Business event per month, the last Tuesday of the month. Scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. Downloadable guidelines.
MEMBERSHIP MEETING SPONSORS IN 2012 - 2013
For $100 plus the cost of your lunch you receive an exhibit table at the registration area, signage inside the meeting room, may place literature at each place setting, recognition from the Chairperson of the Board and a 30 second commercial at the beginning of the meeting. Download guidelines.
Contact Jaclyn at jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com
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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 6, 2012
Medina Country Club
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NEW MEMBERS
as of 5/14/2012
MEDINA TOWNSHIP
3799 Huffman Road, Medina
330-7725-5713
Michael Todd
www.medinatownship.com
DEALER CONNECTION AUTO SERVICE
737 W. Liberty Street, Medina
330-764-3274
Robert Stair
www.dealerconnectionmedina.com
HUMANA
120 Sharon Woods, Wadsworth
330-576-6938
Jean Bertrand
www.humana.com
QUEST FOR SUCCESS
3637 Medina Rd #345F, Medina
330-722-5818
Joyce Willson
www.ohiorealestateschool.com
MEDINA COUNTY FARM BUREAU
377 W. Liberty, Wooster
330-263-7456
John Fitzpatrick
A KEENER LANDSCAPE AND DESIGN
2351 Pearl Road #104, Medina.
330-635-5297
Matthew Keener
www.akeener.com
LYONS SHARE MARKETING GROUP
1168 Gold Crest Dr. Medina
330-321-6777
Andrea Lyons
QUICK FIX LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC
930 Lafayette Road A, Medina
330-558-1540
Wendy Mirrotto
www.quickfixmedina.org
KAISER PERMANENTE
1001 Lakeside Suite 1200, Cleveland 44114
216-479-5735
Jaime Lebron
HRYSHKO & ASSOCIATES
29 W. 130th St A, Hinckley
330-220-2722
Dawn Hryshko
wwww.cleveland-cpa.com
March, April and May
Renewals
Thru May 11, 2012
Thank you for renewing your membership!
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The Townsend Group
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Sherwin Williams
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Doors and More
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Giant Eagle
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Visage Surgical
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Select Security
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Rad-Air
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Ohio Auto Club - Ohio AAA
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K & K Specialties
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Medina County Federal Credit Union
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BPR Rico
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Ohio.net
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First Merit Mortgage
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Unisand
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Stop 'n Go of Medina
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The Growth Coach
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Medina County Board of DD
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Century Harley Davidson
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Amazone
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C. Martin Trucking
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Elegant Ice
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Architectural Daylighting
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Pearle Vision
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Telcom Construction
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First Energy
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Taylor's Diner
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Griffith Holding
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Medina Hearing Aid Service
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Stanley Scheetz
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Fiesta Jalapenos
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Waterford Village
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Anshutz Enterprises
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Ameri-Cal
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Absolute 0
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Forest Meadows Villas
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Jacobson
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Holland & Muirden
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Hoffman Group
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Commtrol
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1-888Ohio Comp
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Medina County Workforce Development
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Medina County Park District
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Salvation Army
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First American Title
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Goodwill Medina
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Medina Sports Cards
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Gasko Fabricated
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Merrill Lynch
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SFS intec
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National Carpet Outlet
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LifeShare Community Blood Services
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PNC Mortgage
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Hawthorn Suites
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Edward Jones
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Arnold Architectural
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Premium Transportation Staffing
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Pilot Signs & Designs
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Marks Road Development
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Medina Co. SPCA
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Benefits Resource Group
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Goddard School
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Eagle Golf - Weymouth CC
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Bunker Hill Golf Course
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Paychex
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PSE Credit Union
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Image Builders Marketing
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ICNS Technology
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Maximum Potential Chiropractic
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Sharon Township Trustees
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Can We Buy You Lunch?
As a Chamber member, you know how valuable networking events, professional development and advertising opportunities are. Chances are you know of other businesses that will benefit from the same things.
Refer a new business to the Chamber and when they join - enjoy your next membership meeting lunch on us!
As an added bonus - the current business who refers the most new members to the Chamber through December will receive a discount on their annual dues renewal investment.*
*Minimum 5 referrals to qualify
For additional information or to submit your referrals, please contact Jaclyn Ringstmeier at jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com
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2012 MCO ENROLLMENT
This year, the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) is giving employers the opportunity to upgrade their resources by selecting a new Managed Care Organization (MCO). The MCO Open Enrollment period begins April 30 and ends May 25. We are urging members to take advantage of this chance to select CompManagement Health Systems (CHS) as your MCO.
Click here to find information detailing CHS' status as the leading MCO available as well as an enrollment form . You should consider equipping yourself with this valuable resource while the BWC affords you the opportunity. For additional information or specific questions regarding workers' compensation, contact Barb Lessman with CHS at 888-247-7799 extension 3075, or via email at Lessmanb@chsmco.com
Join us for a Free Lunch & Learn
Employer - Provider Outreach Program
Tuesday, May 15th
12 noon - 1:30pm
Park Center Plaza II
6150 Oak Tree Blvd. Independence
Lunch will be proved by CompManagement Inc and
CompManagement Health Systems for all participants
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HOT DEALS, JOB POSTINGS &
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Did you know we have a great feature on our website for you and your fellow members to promote your Hot Deals? Check out all our membership has to offer by going to the front page of our website and looking into this great feature. Now you can incorporate a logo into your hot deal. Add a .jpg or .gif image when adding or editing a new HOT DEAL.
Looking to hire or change jobs this year? Our website has a job postings area for your use. Feel free to browse this area 24 hours a day.
Want to promote your events on the chamber website? We now have a community calendar. Log into the member portal and submit your events. Restrictions: Only 2 events per month per member. Only member events can be posted. Your company/organization must be in good standing with the chamber to submit on our community calendar
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Check out the Chamber website
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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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Chamber Staff
Debra Lynn-Schmitz, President
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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
74 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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