Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter
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Build. Network. Grow.
March 2014
Greetings!

Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce thanks community and area businesses for their commitment to local development.  Chambers of Commerce continue to be the most trusted source of information on local business news and services and the most dependable partners in business. Chambers are your local small business advocate.  There is no better partner for success than your local Chamber of Commerce.  We look forward to helping you build, network, and grow!

Canal Winchester Chamber

Honored Business Leaders at 2014 Annual Dinner 

Mayor Ebert recounts story of Bob McDorman's vision for an Automotive Museum in Downtown Canal Winchester

 

Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Awards Dinner and Expo on March 14 at Crossroads Church in Lithopolis.
Chamber members joined with community leaders and dignitaries to celebrate a year of business growth in and around Canal Winchester. 
Attendees enjoyed a business expo prior to the event banquet.

The theme for the evening was "Emerald Isle".  Awards of distinction were given in the following categories:   2013 Business of the Year, awarded to Diley Ridge Medical Center, recognizing their entrepreneurial spirit and promotion of the Canal Winchester business community.  2013 Business Person of the Year, awarded to Amanda Lemke, of Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce, recognizing her work ethic, leadership, and contributions to the business community.  2013 Pillar of the Community, awarded to Bob McDorman, of Bob McDorman Automotive Museum, recognizing his history of service to the community, character, civic leadership and commitment to Canal Winchester.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted delivered the keynote speech.

Canal Winchester Mayor Michael Ebert presented each winner with a proclamation and winners also received commendations from Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, Congressman Steve Stivers, and Fairfield County Commissioner Dave Levacy.

The Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce thanks all guests, sponsors, and committee members for another great year of business growth and development.
To view event photos, click here.

Congratulations, 2013 Business Excellence Award Nominees


Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates all nominees for 2013 Business Excellence Awards.

Nominees for Business of the Year "demonstrate excellent customer service and outstanding management, model an entrepreneurial spirit, are advocates for a better business community, and promote CW through demonstrated community involvement."  Congratulations, Nominees for Business of the Year 2013: CrossFit IFM, Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home, Harvest Moon Caf�, Diley Ridge Medical Center, Falcon Technologies, Canal Winchester Human Services, Tobin & Associates, The Insurance Circle.  Congratulations, Diley Ridge Medical Center: 2013 Business of the Year.

Nominees for Business Person of the Year "demonstrate outstanding customer service, work quality and ethics, strong leadership, vision and business skills, significant contributions to the business community and/or the Chamber, commitment to community involvement."  Congratulations, Nominees for Business Person of the Year 2013: Karen Stiles, Amanda Lemke, Pat Reade, Barbara Thompson, Connie Spruill, Ed Copley, Jodi Wilson, Nate Doerfler.  Congratulations, Amanda Lemke: 2013 Business Person of the Year.

Nominees for Pillar of the Community "have a history of service to the community through individual effort or through efforts of groups the nominee is a member of, has shown a high-level of commitment to CW, unselfishly gives of their time and talents to the benefit of the community, shows outstanding character, citizenship, civic leadership and ethics, promotes CW through demonstrated community involvement."  Congratulations, Nominees for Pillar of the Community 2013: Harvest Moon Caf�, Bob McDorman, Mary Lou Kunkler, Amanda Lemke, Robert Toledo, Nellie Krumlauf, Connie Spruill.
Congratulations, Bob McDorman: 2013 Pillar of the Community.  

CW Schools Superintendent Jim Sotlar To Speak at

Chamber's April 9 Luncheon

Canal Winchester Area of Commerce will host Canal Winchester Local School District Superintendent James Sotlar as keynote speaker for their April networking luncheon.

The luncheon, sponsored by Supreme Realty, will be held on April 9 from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at the Canal Winchester Community Center (22 S. Trine St).  Community members and business professionals are invited to attend.
Luncheon reservations may be made in advance for $12 per person at canalwinchester.com or calling 614.837-1556. 
Est. 1985
The mission of the Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote and foster the free enterprise system through economic development, to advocate for local business interests, and to provide investor benefits.

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In This Issue
Annual Dinner News
Sotlar to Speak at Luncheon
Chamber Night at Clippers
Welcome New Members

 

Coming Soon!

 

Chamber Events 

Apr 1-Treasures of Ireland Info Mtg
Apr 2- Free Webinar
Apr 9- Networking Luncheon

Apr 18-WOW Networking Coffee

May 14-Networking Luncheon

May 16-WOW Networking Coffee

May 29-Chamber Night @ Clippers

 

 

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CW Chamber Will Welcome New Members at May 14 Luncheon

 

A Plaque Presentation Ceremony will be held May 14 at the "Member Appreciation" Networking Luncheon, featuring guest speaker Canal Winchester Mayor Michael Ebert.

 

Welcome the following NEW MEMBERS, set to be recognized during the next Plaque Presentation, May 14, 2014:
  • Davita Dialysis
  • Day & Manofsky Funeral Service
  • ComDoc- A Xerox Company
  • Trak-1
  • Winchester Ridge
  • Flagstar Bank
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Events and Information
Spring Break Mar 24-28
Levy Info Mtg Apr 9 @ CWHS
Harlem Wizards Apr 10 @ CWHS
No School Apr 18
Levy Info Mtg Apr 29 @ Oley Speaks
Graduation May 24
No School May 26
Last Day of School May 29
Events and Information
Downtown CW Events:
Easter Egg Hunt-April 19
Art Stroll-May 10
Music & Art in the Park-3rd Friday May, June, July
Farmer's Market-Saturdays, May 24-Oct 18 (no market on Aug 2, Oct 4)

CW Rotary Present Harlem Wizards at CWHS April 10

 

Rotary Club of Canal Winchester presents:

Harlem Wizards

Tricks, Hoops and Kaboom Alleyoops... 

CANAL WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL

Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. 

 

Tickets

Pre-Sale: $10/adult & $8/student

At the Door: $12/adult & $10/student 

 

Contact

Theresa Reade, The Insurance Circle 614-837-5558 or

Amy York, York Law Firm

614-312-5860 for ticket purchases

For more information about chamber benefits, events, or networking and committee opportunities, contact:
 
AmandaLemkeFall2012 Amanda Lemke, President
Canal Winchester Area Chamber of Commerce

614-837-1556.
   
  
  
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