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Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter
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NOVEMBER 2012
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 FROM THE DESK OF VALERIE RAPP, Chairperson of the Board
Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.
Actually the complete quote is, "If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude." (General Colin Powell)
That prevailing attitude is reflected in the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber's achievements and accomplishments are not based on one specific component, but on many. The strength of our community lies in its leaders and business owners and the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce plays a major role in educating, advocating, and supporting local businesses and economic development. As the outgoing chair, I extend a sincere thanks to our Chamber members, the board of directors, our ex-officios, committee chairs, and the Chamber staff for this past year's encouragement and their selfless dedication to the Chamber's mission. Click here for the complete article |
BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS 2013
Would you like to showcase your business to our Chamber membership? Now accepting reservations for 2013 Business after Business Hosts! Please click here for additional information or contact the Chamber office to schedule your date. 330-723-8773
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Office closed 11/22 and 11/23
Chamber office closed
December 24th thru January 1st
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These Chamber members are using the free "Hot Deals" feature on our website to promote their business. You can to. Contact the Chamber office for details.
Town Money Saver: Discounted Advertising rates available for Chamber members. Please contact Michelle Galletti at 216-287-2222 or mlgalletti@aol.com for more information.
Maximum Potential Chiropractic: As part of their Share the Wellness campaign, Maximum Chiropractic is currently raising donations for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In return for your $20 donation, MPC will provide complimentary First Day Services. Contact 330-723-1441 for more information.
Wolff Bros. Supply: Special trade pricing on showroom merchandise. Schedule a one-on-one appointment with one of their friendly, knowledgeable salespeople. Call 330-764-3882 for more information.
Romp n Stomp: BEST PARTY EVER! Book your holiday event with Romp n Stomp and save 10% off. Visit www.rompnstompcenter.net for more information.
Buehler's Fresh Foods: Say "thank you" to your employees with a Buehler's Gift Card. Contact 330-725-0535 for details on how to purchase DISCOUNTED gift cards.
DermLink.md: Receive $30 off dermatology visit at www.dermlink.md. Contact 440-212-2423 for details.
A Drink on Me!: Ship someone happy hour and make their day! Also, enjoy 10% off your purchase. For details, visit
GHI Internet Services: Connect smart using any of their 3 web site maintenance packages and they will give you FREE access to their Clean Air Email campaign. Visit www.ghiis.com for details.
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Member News
Congratulations to Dale Huefner of Minute Man Press in Medina! He is celebrating his 17th year in business!
Bricks 4 Kidz won the "Rookie Business of the Year Award" at the 2nd annual Bricks 4 Kidz business conference in Orlando. Shannon Simmons and Barbara Lee were awarded the honor based on growth, variety of programs and leadership among 200 franchisees across the United States and 11 countries. Congratulations!
Kudos to GHI Internet Services. They recently earned their 5th Weatherhead 100 award for one of the fastest growing companies in Northeast Ohio.
Happy Birthday to The Goddard School located in Medina! Lisa and Mike Colant are excited to celebrate their 6th Birthday! Congratulations on your continued success!
Help HANDS for the Holidays Stuff the Gator! Would you be willing to donate an item to help "stuff the gator"? Please contact Cindie Schneider at handsfoundation@aol.com to learn how you can help sponsor or participate in this great cause!
Keep an eye out for the Salvation Army "Giving Trees" this Holiday season. Many underprivileged children have made wishes for items they would love to receive this Christmas. Please contact (330) 722-6488 to learn how you can help.
Send any member news you have to jaclyn@medinohchamber.com
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
as of 11/19/2012
ARISIN SOFTWARE CORPORATION
PO Box 448, Valley City
330-483-1136
LARIBEE & HERTRICK. LLP
325 N. Broadway, Medina
330-725-0531
RAYMOND JAMES
5 Public Square Unit 8, Medina
330-705-2455
Susan Owens
PLUMBING 911, INC
1093 Greenwood Ct., Medina
330-952-1900
3637 Medina Road, Suite 345, Medina 330-722-7530 www.ghooverlaw.com |
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October / November Renewals
as of 11/19/2012
William Bittner
Parkview Federal
Cuyahoga Community College
Architectural Justice
Lodi Community Hospital
Stonebrook Village
Summa Health System
Fraternal Order of the Eagles #2224
Medina Tractor Sales
Krakowski Trucking
Corkscrew Saloon
Things To Move
Elegant Essentials
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 The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a trip to Tuscany in October 2013. This trip is an exceptional opportunity for leisure and cultural experience. Those that have taken trips through the Chamber have expressed how pleased they were with the trip. Please consider joining us for this adventure. Click here for complete informational brochure Visit Tuscany departing October 22, 2013 for 9 days |
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Gratitude is a quality similar to electricity: it must be produced and discharged and used up in order to exist at all. - William Faulkner
We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have. - Frederick Keonig
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. - Melody Beattie
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. - John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse. - Henry Van Dyke
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Valerie Rapp, Homestead Insurance, Chair 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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Kathy Breitenbucher, The Pedestal Group
Dr. Tim Earley, Medina Vision & Laser Centre
Jani Groza, Westfield Insurance
Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company
Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
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
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
145 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Phone: 330-723-8773
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