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Board of Directors
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President
Lisa Kusner
Past President
Brad Duguay
Custom Pultrusions, Inc.
Vice President
Jennifer Stanley
First National Bank
Treasurer
Dan Mormile
Custom Pultrusions, Inc.
Secretary
Lori Davis
Wild Water Kingdom
Charisse Louis
Charene Creative
Jim Maulis
Dottie Dupuy
Howard Hanna
Laura Radcliff
Sue Tinlin
Platinum Real Estate
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Liaison
Russ Bennett
Liaison
John Kudley
Aurora City Council
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Executive Director Laura Holman
director@allaboutaurora.com
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Out and About in Aurora
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Sat, May 16
www.auroraoh.com
for City meeting information and stay informed!
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Did You Know?
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Private employers: Prepare for prospective billing
Enroll in Destination: Excellence programs by May 29 to earn rebates.
As you may be aware, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) is switching to prospective billing July 1 for private employers. That means the workers' compensation premium policy period is moving from a six-month period to a full fiscal year; it will run from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
CLICK HERE
for more info.
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May Program: WRSC Awards Ceremony
Date: May 6, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Keynote: Steve Buehrer, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, Administrator/CEO
The Western Reserve Safety Council presents the 2014 Safety Awards for member companies recognized for demonstrated safety performance through the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) and initiatives that advance safety and wellness in their organizations.
MORE INFO
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Proud Partner
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 Cheryl Krueger is the Founder and former-President and Chief Executive Officer of Cheryl & Co., a cookie, gourmet dessert, and gift basket retailer. She started the company in 1981 in Columbus Ohio with a single cookie store that grew into a $50 million corporation.
Agenda
Thursday, May 21, 2015
5:30-6:30 p.m. Registration & Networking
6:30-7:30 p.m.- Keynote Address
7:30-8:00 p.m.- Open Networking
$30 for members
$40 for non-members
COSE connects small businesses with resources and expert advice they need to grow!
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Support Our Scholarship Fund
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If you are a business or individual who would like more information on how you can help
support the scholarship fund please contact the Aurora Chamber of Commerce: 330.562.3355.
Donations are ALWAYS welcome!
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Community News
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One of Aurora High School's Destination Imagination teams has made it to the Global Finals in Knoxville, Tennessee! DI is a program that teaches our kids to be problem solvers mixing science with creativity. The global competition is May 21-23. We are seeking help getting this team to Knoxville. Donations can be made to the Aurora Schools through the superintendent's office.
Any amount you can spare is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call Debby Oulton at 330-995-6365 or Dina Shimandle at 330-995-0279
Thank you.
destinationimagination.org
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Embrace Aurora
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The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer businesses a chance to participate in EMBRACE AURORA WELCOME PROGRAM.
This program invites businesses to provide unique items/discounts that will introduce them to new residents. Welcome packages will be delivered to new residents of Aurora regularly.
Chamber members may participate FREE of cost!!
To find out more CLICK HERE.
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Member Benefits Spotlight
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Get your business set up!
CLICK HERE to check it out. FREE to members.
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Now you can get
cost savings on your
health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies.
How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership.
For more information
on Anthem
and other chamber member benefits available through
NOACC/Northeastern
Ohio Area Chambers
of Commerce go to
www.NOACC.org
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To succeed...
You need to find something to hold on to,
something to motivate you,
something to inspire you. ~ Tony Dorsett
Let May Begin!
The flowers are blooming, and change is in the air...here's hoping you are enjoying the season!
Please take some time and consider carefully the many opportunities included in this newsletter that will help support you and your business if you take advantage of them.
I am keeping this short so you can do just that, but please know we are here to answer any questions!
Lastly, and always,
Thank you for making us part of your business plan.
Now let's get busy....there is much to do!
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Aurora Chamber of Commerce Logo Redesign
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The Aurora Chamber of Commerce is in need of a new logo for our chamber. We will be submitting this project to members of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce who offer logo design as a service. We are asking each member interested to click on the link below for further information.
Interested in submitting your proposal?
CLICK HERE for more information.
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3Chamber Business to Business Show
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Aurora, Solon and Twinsburg Chambers of Commerce
presents the 8th Annual Business to Business Show
Signature of Solon
39000 Signature Dr.
Solon
4-7pm
Don't miss this opportunity to promote your business to more than an expected 80+ participating businesses!
CLICK HERE to register your business for a booth or sponsorship.
Last day to register: May 7th.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Grand Opening Celebration for Maurices in Aurora.
Join us: Friday, May 22
9:30 am
7045 Marketplace Dr., Aurora
(Marketplace at Four Corners)
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"Party on the Patio" Business After Hours
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Upcoming Party on the Patio series...
June - Mad Jack's Grill & Pub
July - James Place Wine Bar
August - Boulder Creek Golf Club
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CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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Aurora Business and Community Golf Outing
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Don't be left out. JOIN US and help support our scholarship fund! Become a sponsor, be a golfer or donate a prize!!
Thank you to our premier sponsor: 
CLICK HERE for more information and to register golfers or to become a sponsor!
We are in need of prize donations! Showcase your business. Company recognition at the Golf Outing and in the Chamber monthly e-Newsletter.
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AWIN Business After Hours
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Safety and Security-Officers from the Aurora Police
Department will speak on Identity Theft and Scams.
Where: Doogan's of Aurora
55 Barrington Town Square, Aurora
Time: 5-7 pm
Date: June 16th, 2015
$15 per guest
$10 for students and seniors
Vendor tables available for $50
The first 50 guest registered receive a copy of
The Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker.
CLICK HERE to register.
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Drive It Yourself Tour
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Start your engines! The Drive It Yourself Tour is coming..
July 25th, 2015! Bring customers right to your door. Tour Stops are limited to the first 30 businesses to register.
CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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MultiChamber Business After Hours
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Over 300 people registered for the April 28th MultiChamber Business After Hours! Members from thirteen area Chambers of Commerce enjoyed a wonderful evening of networking at the Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center.
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Get Involved - Build Relationships -
Join A Committee!
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Our volunteer-led committees are at the very heart of our success!
Please contact the Chamber office (330-562-3355 or director@allaboutaurora.com) for more information about how you can get involved!
Awards
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of the Month
AWIN - Aurora Women in Networking
Meets the 3rd Friday of the Month
Business Advocacy
Meets the 1st Wednesday of the Month
ProBusiness/Tourism Meets the last third Wednesday of the MonthMember Services
Meets the last Tuesday of the Month
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For more information, please contact Karen Bosley at our Mantua Branch, 330.274.3111 or KBosley@cortland-banks.com.
*The APR is based on the New York Prime Rate as published in the Wall Street Journal, on the sixth of the previous month. The APR is variable and can change monthly, however it will not be lower than 2.95% or exceed 15.50%. The index as of 3/27/15 was 3.25%. The rate calculation is the index minus 0.30%. This APR requires the loan payment to be deducted from a Cortland Banks consumer checking account through an Automatic Funds Transfer (AFT). Loan must be secured by a single-family, owner occupied dwelling. Property insurance is required (and flood insurance, if applicable.) A fee of $50.00 will be charged annually beginning 12 months after your note date. The minimum loan amount is $5,000 (maximum $300,000) and a minimum credit advance of at least $5,000 is required upon funds availability. This offer is not available for refinancing of current Cortland Bank debt. The loan term is ten years, must have a maximum combined loan-to-value of 85% or less. Repayment terms are 1.5% of the outstanding balance of principal and interest as of each monthly statement date, or $100, whichever is greater. An interest only option is also available (and would result in a balloon payment). Under this option, a single $10,000 advance using an APR of 2.95%, and you made only the minimum interest payments with no principal reductions, at maturity the principal balance would be $10,000. During the loan term, you would make 119 interest payments of $25.05 and one final payment of $10,025.05.
You should consult a tax advisor regarding the deductibility of interest and charges for the line. This offer is subject to credit approval. Not all applicants may qualify for this rate. Other rates and terms are available. This offer is accurate as of the date of publication, and may be modified or withdrawn without advance notice. Call for current terms and conditions.
Personal Bankers: Please use promotion code HOMEQ15
For more information,
click: http://www.cortland-banks.com/HELOC
NMLS #531589
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Congratulations!
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Contact:
Jacqueline Ramsay, Jacqueline.Ramsay@Huntington.com 614.480.5415
HUNTINGTON BANK NAMED WINNER OF TNS CHOICE AWARD FOR CONSUMER RETAIL BANKING IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF THE U.S. FOR THIRD TIME
Huntington cited for highest customer satisfaction rating
CLICK HERE for complete article.
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Business Pitch Finale
Join us for a night of big ideas, a whole lot of passion and a celebration of the power of entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio. Hear our final five business owners pitch for the chance to win the top $20,000 prize to support their dreams and visions for their businesses. You will also have the chance to learn about all of our semi-finalists as we present a speed pitching round and display tables of all our top vote getters.
Chamber Member rate: $15
RSVP to events@cose.org or call 216.592.2390
For more COSE events, CLICK HERE.
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| Freedom House 10th Annual Fundraiser | | |
Contact Jennifer (330) 673-0705 or kentfreedomhouse@gmail.com
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ThornCreek Winery & Gardens
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| Portage County Business Round Table | | |
Transformational Leadership:
Shifting corporate culture to improve workforce retention
The Portage County Business Round Table offers seminars on useful topics to area business owners.
When: May 12, 2015
Registration- 7:30 am
Program Begins- 8:00 am
Program concludes- 9:00 am
Where: Maplewood Career Center
7075 State Rt. 88, Ravenna, Oh 44266
Cost: $10 Pre-registered/ $15 at the door
no shows will be invoiced
cash or check only
To Register: Pre-register by May 5th, 2015
(330) 297-3470 or
tdaniel@portagedevbd.org
Speaker: Mike Thompson
Mike Thompson is the Employer Relations & EIP Training Coordinator for Family & Community Services in Ravenna, OH, where he also serves as the Portage County Safety Council Manager. Mike has a Master's of Business Administration from American Intercontinental University and is a certified Global Priority Solutions trainer specializing in socio-economic diversity and value-based leadership. In 2012, Mike co-developed EIP, a successful welfare-to-work type program that has helped more than 50% of its participants from local homeless shelters & transitional housing programs to overcome socio-emotional barriers and get back to work.
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"The Cutting Board"
There's a NEW RESTAURANT in town!
Enjoy The Cutting Board's local and seasonal menu
Opening May 13th , 2015
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6:30am-10:00pm
Live Music
Check us out on Facebook for
Schedule of Events & Specials!
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Free Alzheimer's Training Now Available To Local Family Caregivers
The local Home Instead Senior Care� office is offering a unique approach to help Portage County area families manage the challenges of Alzheimer's and other dementias, diseases that eventually rob seniors of their memories and independence. Free training for families caring for these older adults is now available through a Family Education Workshop to be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:00p.m. at Independence Village 505 S. Chillicothe Rd., in Aurora.
The Alzheimer's or Other Dementias CARE: Changing Aging through Research and EducationSM Training Program offers a personal approach to help families care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease at home, where 60 to 70 percent live, according to the Alzheimer's Association.
CLICK HERE to read more.
Contact: Annette Balis at 330-995-1522.
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