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November Newsletter
November 1, 2009- Vol 2
In This Issue
November Monthly Meeting
Legislative Task Force Update
Economic Development Task Force Update
Education Task Force Update
Marketing & PR Task Force Update
Membership Task Force Update
October New Members
Congratulations
Join Our Mailing List!
October Calendar
November 15 Chamber Auction Goes Live!
November 19
Joint Meeting with RR Chamber at Westwood Country Club
December 10
Holiday Party from 6-8 pm at Sweetwater Landing
Board of Directors
2009-2010 Officers
Chairman of the Board
Terry Vincent
Brouse McDowell
Treasurer
Steve Clark
Clark Financial Group
Vice Chair of
Econ. Development
Brian Salem
Howard Hanna Smythe Cramer
Vice Chair of Education
Debra Girman
First Federal of Lakewood
Vice Chair of Legislative and Government Affairs
Nikki Farley
Millisor & Nobil
Vice Chair of Marketing & Public Relations
Dan Carney
Cox Business
Vice Chair of Membership and Investor Relations
Lisa Tomm
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Immediate Past
Erin Fach
Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Department
 
Board of Directors
Linda Garrett Beebe
Attorney
Mary Anne Crampton
LakewoodAlive
Scott Duennes
Nature's Bin
Lucinda Einhouse
Beck Center for the Arts
Diane Helbig
Seize This Day Coaching
Shawn Juris
The Juris Agency
Nathan Kelly
City of Lakewood Planning & Development
Bill Koziol
Lakewood Hospital
Ryan Krivosh
Around the Corner
Matty Lucarelli
Sweetwater Restaurant Group
Bruce McNabb
Lakewood Senior Health Campus/ O'Neill Management
Linda Thayer
West Shore Career Tech
Julie Warren
Erie DeSign
Michael Whitkofski
Thinsolutions
 
Staff
Patty Ryan
CEO & President
Val Mechenbier 
Office Manager
Letter from the CEO & President
We have some exciting new events coming up for the month of November!  First up, we are hosting a joint chamber luncheon with our neighbors at the Rocky River Chamber.  Cox Business has generously sponsored nation speaker Richard Yamarone as our speaker.  The economics author will address, "What Should We Watch for Signs of Recovery."  Reservations are required along with your menu choice.
 
The second event is our new fundraiser; BIDDING, BIDDING, BOUGHT...a "Buy Local" online holiday goods and services auction.  This year, instead of an event that requires you to purchase pricey tickets and don formal attire, we decided to ask you to help us create an online auction that allows residents to bid and buy goods and services donated from local merchants.  Please help by donating an item before November 15.
 
Details are available in the articles below and feel free to call me with any questions. Thanks in advance for your support of both events!
                                                 Patty Ryan
Holiday Online Auction

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce presents:
BIDDING...BIDDING...BOUGHT!
A Holiday Goods & Service On-line Auction
 
Starting on November 15, 2009, the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique items to raise money for our economic development programs, and the more items we have the more money we can raise, so we're asking for your help. 
 
Give a little and get a lot in return.
Whether you have 1 item or 100 to contribute, your participation is an invaluable part of our fundraising efforts. By donating an item or service directly online, you'll be helping to raise money for our organization, and you'll receive a mention on our site that can link back to your own web.  The on-line auction will be open to the public and will promote shopping local with just a click of the mouse!
To donate or become a sponsor, go to our auction homepage at: https://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?documentId=98349118 or call us at 216-226-2900.
November Monthly Meeting 
 

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COX BRINGS NATIONAL AUTHOR RICHARD YAMARONE TO SPEAK TO LOCAL CHAMBERS 
The Lakewood and the Rocky River Chambers of Commerce have combined their November Chamber luncheons, so Cox Business can bring Richard Yamarone to both communities.  Hear the famed economic author's presentation and Q&A session, "What Should We Watch for... Signs of Recovery."

Thursday, November 19
Westwood Country Club
22625 Detroit Road
Rocky River
 
The first 100 to check in at the registration table with receive a free copy of the speaker's book, The Trader's Guide to Key Economic Indicators.
 
Note the day change to Thursday. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m., earlier than usual.

RSVP WITH MENU CHOICE BY NOVEMBER 16:
$18 for members of Lakewood or RR Chamber
$23 for non-members (pre-pay required)
Add $5 for late reservations
Menu Choices:
1. Chicken Scallapini with Pasta
2. Shrimp & Salmon Caesar Salad
3. Cheese Ravioli with Vegetable
Legistlative Task Force Hosts October Election Lunceon
 
The Legislative Task Force hosted an Election Forum on October 16, 2009 at Around the Corner. October Lunch  Candidates for Lakewood City Council, Nickie Antonio, Ryan Demro, Brian Powers, Dan Shields and Monique Smith each participated in the Q & A on Lakewood's economic future.  Unopposed candidates Ed Favre from the Lakewood City School Board & Judge Patrick Carroll from the Lakewood Municipal Court also addressed the crowd.  Good luck to each of the candidates and PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2.  
The October meeting was sponsored by:
Economic Development Task Force
business drawingsThe Economic Development Task Force is working with Lakewood's Planning and Development Department to create a new business start up guide.  The new guide will be a map for potential new businesses to follow through every step of opening a business in Lakewood.  From creating a business plan to opening their doors; the guide will walk the new business owner through the steps of working with the SBA, financial institutions, the City of Lakewood, Cuyahoga County and the Chamber of Commerce.
Education Task Force
Have you participated in our online survey?
In an effort to bring you relevant topics that relate to your business, the Educational Task Force will be hosting educational workshops beginning in 2010.  To do this effectively, we need your input. 
 
Please take the time to participate in the survey. The results will determine the topics, frequency, and cost of these workshops. Click the following picture below to take this 2 minute survey.  

This survey ends on November 12 at 5:00 p.m.
Marketing  & Public Relations
The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and The Beck Center for the Arts hosted the 5th Annual West End Halloween Window Walk Awards on Halloween afternoon at the Beck Center for the Arts.  $100 Best of Show prizes were awarded to contestants in 4 age categories and pizza parties from Dewey's Pizza and Donatos Pizza were awarded to the Best Group and Best Family windows.
 
The picture features Patty Ryan from the Lakewood Chamber,Samantha Cross of LHS, our High School Best in Show Winner, Cindy Einhouse, President & CEO of the Beck Center and Councilwoman Nickie Antonio. 
 
This event is a great way for the Chamber and The Beck to reach out to the children in the community and to promote businesses in the West End.  Over 100 children overcame the rain and cool weather last week to paint more than 80 windows.    

Thank you to the following West End Businesses for their sponsorship:
Breadsmith, The Designor Consignor, Dewey's Pizza, Donatos Pizza, ErieDesign, The Freeman Law Office, Kergaard Cleaners, McCarthy's Ale House, Norris Family Chiropractic, Ranger Electric, Russell Chiroproactic, Steve Barry Buick, West End Tavern & White Cloud Pilates Studio.
 
Advertising in the eNewsletter is an affordable way to reach over 600 local businesses. Call the chamber for more details!   
See Ted Calabrese's ad below.
Membership Task Force 
October October BAHTrick or Tweet "How to Happy Hour" Great Success!
The October 27th Business After Hours at the new Route 6 Cafe had it all!  Beautiful surroundings, delicious food, a great crowd and an interesting speaker.  Diane Helbig of Seize this Day Coaching, gave the crowd a "twittorial"  on how to use TWITTER to improve your companies visability by creating a viral message.
 
Diane used personal experience and humor to engage the room and demonstrate easy applications anyone can use to tweet.  After Diane finished her power point and answered question, the room buzzed with conversation on how to use tools like TWITTER professionally and effectively.
Welcome October New Members

  http://www.dormanfarrell.com

Dorman Farrell/Benefits Design
David A. Breudigam
3555 Reserve Commons
Medina, Ohio 44256
330-725-0501
 highlandhouse
Highland House Apartments/Niederst Mgmnt.
Lisa Haywood
11810 Lake Avenue, #104
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
216-227-9191
 
 
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Strayer University
Shereen Binnam
22730 Fairview Center Drive, Ste. 150
Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
440-471-6401
 
Congratulations to...
Congratulations Lakewood Chamber of Commerce members Diane Helbig of Seize this Day Coaching and Mary Evans of GreenSmartGifts for receiving the Ten under 10 Award from COSE at their Small Business Expo.  The award is given annually to 10 companies with 10 employees or less in the greater Cleveland area.
 
Tari Rivera, President of Regency Construction Services, Inc. has received the Key to Success Award in the area of Real Estate & Construction from the Ohio Department of Development.  This award is given to 6 Ohio women business owners recognized for professional achievements. Ms. Rivera will receive her award in Columbus on November 19th. Congratulations Tari!

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