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Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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 MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT DEBRA LYNN-SCHMITZ Come and join us March 21st at Medina High School in the Middle Auditorium from 6-8pm for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) investor panel! The Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) is in full swing this year with 17 students from 5 school districts in Medina County working on 12 unique new businesses. The students begin by identifying their strengths and interests. Many of the entrepreneurs brought an idea when they started in the program and others took their time to identify business opportunities. All of them have attended the classes, completed hours of work outside the classroom and discovered new skills and talents. Already, several parents have commented on the growth and confidence they have seen in their entrepreneurs. Westfield Insurance is our premier sponsor and this program is made possible by businesses in our community that have supported us as sponsors, mentors, investors speakers, instructors, graphic design artists and other volunteers. Several of our local . . . .
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Benefit Spotlight
Member to Member Discounts and Job Postings!
Do you have a job vacancy the must be filled?
Looking for new employees?
Do you want to move slow moving merchandise?
Do you have a special to advertise?
Do you want to grab the eye of visitors to the Medina Chamber website?
It's easy and it's included in your membership!
You can post your job openings or specials on the Greater Medina Chamber website by logging into your member portal.
Job postings and specials will hit both our twitter and facebook pages. Your special will also run in the monthly newsletter that is sent to over 1,000 company reps in the Chamber and show under the "hot deals" section on our smart phone "My Chamber App".
If you have any questions on how to take advantage of this tool, please contact the Chamber office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, February 19th MEDINA SAFETY COUNCIL "When OSHA comes knocking" Susan Baker, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston 11:30am Weymouth Country Club Click here to RSVP Wednesday, February 20th NETWORKING WOW! 7:30am-9am Rustic Hills Country Club Click here for more information Tuesday, February 26th YOUNG PROFESSIONALS INDOOR GOLF SHOOTOUT! 5:30pm -7:30pm Bunker Hill Golf Course Click here for more information & to rsvp Wednesday, February 27th BUSINESS DIVAS CONFERENCE An event for women in business interested in growing their business! 8am-3pm Rustic Hills Country Club Click here to RSVP Tuesday, March 5th BEST OF THE CHAMBER MEMBER MEETING Combine networking and good food for a great event! 11:30am - 1pm Weymouth Country Club Click here to RSVP Thursday, March 7th NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION 8am - 9am Medina Country Club click here for more info and to RSVP Join us for these and many more exciting events Register online at www.medinaohchamber.com |
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Member Deals
Best Benefits Club: Sign up as a new vendor before February 28th, 2013 and save 50% off the standard advertising package. For more information contact: Stefanie@bestbenefitsclub.com Wolff Brothers Supply: Remodeling a kitchen or a bath? Ask for the chamber VIP discount! Call 330-764-3882 for an appointment in the Medina Showroom. Corkscrew Saloon: Mention this ad to waive the room rental fee for groups of 12 to 60 people. Call 330-725-0220 to make reservations. A Drink on Me!: Enjoy 10% off of your purchase at www.adrinkonmenow.com when you use the coupon code "drinks10" at checkout. Williams on the Lake will offer a discount off of weddings, anniversary parties and so much more to employees of any Chamber member company. Contact Mark Williams at 330-722-6766 for details and endless possibilities. Maximum Potential Chiropractic will offer complimentary first day services in exchange for a donation to the Make A Wish Foundation as part of their Share the Wellness Campaign. Contact Samantha Church at 330-723-1441 for details.
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Member News
SHC/The Arc of Medina County will celebrate 60 years of service with the Sprout Film Festival on March 16. Please Click Here for more information.
The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Donor Scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must be a current high school senior and have been accepted into an accredited training program in a field which may provide services to individuals with developments disabilities. To apply or to see more information please visit www.mcbdd.org
Jim Tressel, the Vice President of Strategic Engagement for the University of Akron, will be the keynote speaker at the Leadership Medina County Awareness Breakfast on February 28. This is an opportunity to hear a recognized speaker and to learn more about Leadership Medina County's "signature" program, The Class Year. Register online at www.leadershipmedinacounty.orgSHRM - Medina County invites you to attend their February 26 lunch featuring Adam Bowman speaking about Conflict Resolution. Lunch will be held at Weymouth Country Club at 11:30am. Register via email to shrmmedina@gmail.com The Medina County Show Biz Company is presenting The Adventures of Beatrix Potter and Her Friends. Tickets may be purchased at www.medinashowbiz.com, at all Medina County Buehler's locations or at the door. Large blocks of tickets may be purchased at a discount by contacting the box office at 330-722-5776. |
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Did You Know?
The Chamber's virtual map is now active?
Click on the logo to the right to see your fellow chamber members on the map!
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Health and Wellness
Currently seeking volunteers for the Health and Wellness Committee. If you are interested in participating, please contact jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com
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 | February Member Meeting with speaker Seth Kujat, United Way
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 | Active Shooter Seminar with Jim Bigam
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2013 YEA
INVESTORS
All Construction Services
Mike Baach
BPR/Rico Equipment
Brunswick Chamber Charities
Amy Demlow
Dorman-Sciulli Advisors
Gerspacher Real Estate
Lyons Share Marketing
McJak Candy Company
Slate Rock Safety
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YEA INSTRUCTORS
John Gorsek, Gorsek & Co.
Kathy Breitenbucher, The Pedestal Group
YEA MENTORS
Chris Evans, PlastiPak
Luke Andrews, Leapwise Media
Connie King, Medina County University Center
Mike Holthouse, Above All Aerial Photography
Sean Demlow. Will - Burt Company
Scott Wolf, Westfield Group
Bev Kreiner, Medina Health Department
Scott Smith, Darkside Scientific
Mike Rao, The Growth Coach
Melissa Krebs, The Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce
Ken Schlick, Imperial Pest Control
Claus Meyer, Raymond James
YEA SPEAKERS
Brian Fisher, FirstMerit
Sue Myers, FirstMerit
Amy Demlow, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston
Brandon Rapp, Homestead Insurance
Kirk Barry, Westfield Insurance
Keith Hughes, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson
Mike Tocchi, Evolution Design
Mike Rao, The Growth Coach
Andrea Lyons, Lyons Share Marketing
YEA FOOD PROVIDERS
GFS Marketplace
Discount Drug Mart
Marco's Pizza
Santosuosso's
Guy's Pizza
Romeo's Pizza
Giant Eagle
Stop'n Go
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WELCH PACKAGING
6050 Hillcrest, Valley View
216-447-9800
Jameson Nazel
www.welchpkg.com
FALCON INDUSTRIES
180 Commerce, Medina
330-723-0099
Brian FitzGerald
www.falconindustries.com
EASTER SEALS
NORTHERN OHIO 2524 Medina Rd, Medina
888-325-8532
Anne Gillin
www.noh.easterseals.com
LOWBROW CUSTOMS 800 S Progress, Medina
440-539-0086
Tyler Malinky
AMERICAN COURT &
DRUG TESTING
SERVICES
60 Public Square Medina
330-591-7219
William Parker
SANDLER TRAINING
AT THE RUBY GROUP
2251 Front St. Suite 206,
Cuyahoga Falls
330-572-2724
Ken Guest
CASINOFAUX
3900 Abbeyville, Medina
330-591-5521
Jeff Smith
www.casinofaux.com
MEDINA FAMILY
CHIROPRACTIC 5019 Victor Dr, Medina
330-722-7709
Dr. James Kendel Jr.
AKRON-CANTON
REGIONAL FOOD BANK 350 Opportunity, Akron
330-777-2308
Gina Campbell
www.akroncantonfoodbank.org
FITNESS TOGETHER 3725 Medina Rd. Medina 330-331-0555 Kyle Nichol CREATIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTER 5020 Victor, Medina 330-725-5020 Brian DePaul
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY
MEMBER RENEWALS thru 2/18//2013
| Printing & Die Cutting Specialities | | Life Care Center of Medina | | Drug Mart | | Hands Foundation | | Biegel's Plumbing | | Great Trail Council | | Sandridge Food Corp. | | Architectural Daylighting | | Great Lakes Const. | | Free Enterprises | | Coldwell Banker Hunter | | Mallard's Crossing | | Shared Time Human Resources | | Forest Meadows Apts. | | Don Basch Jewelers | | J. M. Arysson | | Any Lab Test Now | | Animal Medical Centre of Medina | | Dorman - Sciulli Advisors | | Ohio Automobile Club/AAA | | Rea & Associates | | Dyer Hughes Roche & Wilson | | Romeo's Pizza | | Emeritus at Medina | | Sushi On the Roll | | Mellion Orthodontics | | Alternative Paths | | Drs. Ronald & Carol Ricci | | Vermeer Sales & Service | | Slate Rock Safety | | Just Mike's Jerky | | LifeShare Community Blood Service | | Worldlan Technology | | Ameri-Cal | | Doors & More | | Medina Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | | Pitter Pat Nursery School | | Bil-Jac Foods | | North Gateway Tire | | Funflicks of Ohio | | Pat Geissman | | HMC Hospice of Medina County | | Medina County District Library | | Republic Powdered Metals | | Medina County Schools ESC | | Fifth Third Bank | | Valley Tack Shop | | World Truck Towing | | Corrpro Companies | | Century Cycles | | Lehmann Financial Services | | CompManagement Health Systems | | Washington Properties | | Securitec One | | South of the Square Collision | | Elegant Ice | Samaritan Care Center
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| Trinity Rose Foundation | | Sherwin Williams | | Greenskeepers | | Image Builders Marketing |
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2013 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chad Wilson, Rapid Marketplace, Chair of the Board
Eric Shaffer, FirstMerit Bank, Chair-Elect
Keith Hughes, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson, Secretary/Treasurer
Valerie Rapp , Homestead Insurance, Past Chair
Amy Demlow, Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Vice Chair, Business Advocacy
Jani Groza, Westfield Insurance, 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
Larry Johns, McJak Candy Company
Delmar Jones, Jonesy's Classic Cleaners
Matt Marquard, M. C. Real Estate
Dave Mueller, BPR / Rico Equipment
Ryan Rose, Dorman-Sciulli Advisors
Dr. Thomas Tulisiak, Medina Hospital
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Ex-Officio Members
Mike Baach, Philpott Rubber Company
Jim Conrad, Conrad & Dowdell Productions
Jim Gerspacher, Gerspacher Real Estate Group
Bert Humpal, Dyer, Hughes, Roche & Wilson |
CHAMBER STAFF
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce
145 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256 Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm Phone: 330-723-8773 |
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