Nov – Dec 2010 - Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of

“Linking Business to Community for Prosperity!”
Willoughby Area
Chamber of Commerce
Serving Kirtland, Kirtland Hills, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills
Volume 107 Issue 6
Refer-A-Friend!
IN THIS ISSUE
Holiday Mixer
Distinguished Awards Luncheon
Notes from Nikki
LCSC Meeting Schedule
Group Rating Enrollment
Noteworthy News
QuickBooks 2011 Has Arrived
New Members
Ignorance is Not Bliss
Ask not....
Holiday Stroll
Brandt’s Candies Open House Photos
Power of Choice
2010 Auction
November/December 2010
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It’s membership bonus time and anyone who
joins after September 30th (for 2011) receives
membership for the remainder of 2010 for
FREE! If you know a local business owner
who has not yet made the move to become a
Chamber member, now is a great time for them
to join. The benefits are numerous and the cost
is more than affordable—it just makes good
business sense. Any current member of this
chamber who refers a friend to join us between
now and December 17, 2010 will receive a
$25 restaurant gift certificate to as our way of
saying “thank you” for sharing your confidence
in the Chamber with other business owners.
(application and payment must be received by
December 17, 2010).
Thanks!
TAKE NOTE
November
25 Happy Thanksgiving
December
8 Holiday Mixer at Olivor Twist
Thanks to Marlene Wilson of Stitch-nScreen who brought in a new member this
month: Terry’s Shoes & Footcare Center. We
appreciate the referral. Marlene’s participation
in our annual “Refer a Friend” campaign has
earned her a $25 gift certificate to The Texas
Road House!
Recycling Program
Comes to an End
Thank you to all of you who brought in your
used ink cartridges and cell phones over the
past few years. We raised approximately $600
during the time that we ran the program, but
as they say, all good things must come to an
end. As profits from this program declined
significantly, it is no longer viable for it
continue therefore, as of Friday, December
17th, 2010 we will no longer be collecting
these items.
Congratulations
to our members
who were named
2010 Fast Track 50
winners:
In the “Emerging” category, Cortest, Inc, and
Neothink LLC.
In the “Established Company” category,
Alpha Imaging, Inc., Bowden Manufacturing,
Marous Brothers Construction, Quality CNC
Machining, and ThenDesign Architecture.
17 Due Dater for 2011 Chamber Dues
Online Auction:
Coming Soon!!
Details Inside…
Missing out on receiving
the Chamber’s emails?
Perhaps you have recently changed internet providers or the contact person(s) in
your company has changed? In order to make sure that you are kept in the loop
of all that is going on in the Chamber, please contact the office with your updated
information. Email any updates to [email protected], fax us a
message at 440-942-0586 or give us a call at 440-942-1632.
2010 OFFICERS
President............................ Ken Nicholas
Charter One
216-339-6288
President-Elect............ Michael Germano
Wiles & Richards,
Attorneys at Law
If you have moved...
If you have moved, please be sure that the Chamber has your current
mailing address so that we can update your records. Now that postal
regulations have changed, we are now being charged for every piece of
mail that we send out and comes back to us. Also, if your business will
be closing, please notify us of that change as well. Thank you!
H appy
Thanksgiving
440-942-6262
Vice-President...........Marlene Cornachio
Custom Cleaning
440-946-7028
& Maintenance
Treasurer...............................John Forbes
Deimling, Forbes & Assoc. 440-299-6707
Secretary............................... Bob Godina
Martinet & Recchia
440-942-3900
Past President........................ Jeff Holden
Network Results
440-283-0310
2010 TRUSTEES
Tim Campbell...................440-516-9090
Bond, Sippola, DeJoy & Co.
Byron Crane......................440-461-5782
Crane Printing, Green & Dry Cleaning
Sam Delzoppo...................440-796-8839
Coverall Cleaning Concepts
Barry Feldman...................440-946-7473
Kottler Metal Products
Scott Gregory....................440-527-5696
Bottom Line Accounting Solutions
Ron Rogerson...................440-946-4950
Corsaro Insurance
Kathy Whan-Marko, PhD....440-918-1540
CHAMBER OFFICE
Nikki Matala..................... Executive Director
The purpose of the Willoughby Area
Chamber of Commerce is to promote
and develop a supportive business and
community environment in which to live
and work.
The Chamber of Commerce Newsletter is
published 6 times annually. Publications run:
January/February; March/April; May/June; July/
August; September/October; and November/
December. All news items, advertising and
photographs are required to be submitted no later
than the 15th of the month prior to publication.
Please notify the Chamber Office of any change of
name, address, phone number or absence of issue.
Phone: 440-942-1632 Fax: 440-942-0586
Email: [email protected]
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Donna Swan..................Administrative Assistant
2010 CITY MAYORS
David Anderson................440-942-4124
City of Willoughby
Mark Tyler........................440-256-3332
City of Kirtland
John Turben......................440-256-3296
City of Kirtland Hills
Bob Weger........................440-946-1234
City of Willoughby Hills
Happy Holidays!
Please join us for our annual Holiday Mixer
Sponsored by: The Cleveland Clinic
Ring in the holidays with your fellow Chamber members and friends at the Chamber’s annual holiday mixer. Relax in the festive
atmosphere while networking and enjoying some seasonal cheer—bring your coworkers and employees, too—the more, the merrier! This mixer grows every year and is a favorite amongst the membership—hope to see you there.
When: Wednesday, December 8th, 5:00-7:00 pm
Where: Olivor Twist, 4061 Erie St., located in downtown Willoughby
Cost:
$17/members, $22/non-members (Includes a nice array of appetizers and a cash bar is available)
Please make your reservation with the Chamber office no later than Friday, December 3rd. Register online at www.willoughbyareachamber.
com or send/fax this coupon with payment info to 440-942-0586 or call the Chamber office at 440-942-1632. Checks, and all major
credit cards accepted. Refunds will not be issued and walk-ins will not be accepted. Advance payment required. Checks should be
made out to “WACC” with “Holiday Mixer” noted in the memo section.
Please make ____reservation(s) for the Holiday Mixer for:
Name(s)__________________________________________________________
Company_________________________________________________________
Phone_____________________Amount Enclosed $_____________________
Check #_______________________________ ($17/members, $22/non-members)
Visa or MC #_________________________Exp. Date___________________
Card in the name of_________________________________________________
Signature of Cardholder______________________________________________
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2011 Distinguished Awards
Luncheon & Annual Meeting
The Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to join us as we recognize the 2011 Distinguished Award winners:
Bowden Manufacturing
C. Andrew McCartney, President
Distinguished Business
David Schell
Executive Director, Breckenridge Village
Distinguished Business Leader / CEO
Please join us at a luncheon to be held in their honor. A brief annual meeting of the Chamber, including the swearing in of the 2011
officers will precede the luncheon. (Members are welcome to attend the meeting portion only if desired—but are still required to RSVP
to the Chamber office)
When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 (Annual meeting starts at noon, luncheon & awards ceremony immediately following). Please plan
on being seated promptly by noon.
Where: Pine Ridge Country Club, 30605 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe
Menu: Roast beef, chicken parmigiana, roasted potatoes, cavatelli, sugar snap peas and carrots, salad, rolls, spumoni and beverage.
Cost: $25 per person
Please make your reservation with the Chamber office no later than Thursday, January 13st. Register online at www.
willoughbyareachamber.com or send/fax this coupon with payment info to 440-942-0586 or call the Chamber office at 440-9421632. Checks, Visa, or Mastercard accepted. Checks should be made out to “WACC” with “Distinguished Awards” noted in the memo
section. Advance payment is required, refunds will not be issued, and walk-ins will not be accepted. Seating requests will be honored
for reserved tables of 8 only.
Please make ____reservation(s) for the January Luncheon for:
Name(s)__________________________________________________________
Company_________________________________________________________
Phone_____________________Amount Enclosed $_____________________
Check #_____________________________________________ ($25 per person)
Visa or MC #_________________________Exp. Date___________________
Card in the name of_________________________________________________
Signature of Cardholder______________________________________________
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Notes from
Nikki
By Nikki Matala
Executive Director
My first order of business in this month’s
column is to congratulate the winners of
the 2011 Distinguished Award categories: Bowden Manufacturing (C. Andrew
McCartney, President) / Business of
the Year, and David Schell, Executive
Director of Breckenridge / Business
Leader of the Year. The committee pored
over a good number of nominations, all
worthy candidates in different ways but
since only one winner could be selected in
each category, the titles went to the two who
had the longest records of service as well
as having made a profound impact on the
business and general communities.
Bowden
Manufacturing
Corporation,
founded in 1952, was moved to its current
location at 4590 Beidler Rd. in Willoughby
in 1957. Andy McCartney became President
in 1999 and has continued to grow the
company from 40 to 85 employees while
earning recognition via several awards given
to the company since that time. Bowden
Mfg. was named to the Weatherhead 100
(2004-2006), received the Lake Geauga
Fast Track 50 (2005-2009), the Leading
Edge Award (2009), an in June of 2010 was
named as one of the top 75 places to work
in Northeast Ohio by the Cleveland Plain
Dealer. Bowden is known for its innovative
style in providing a team approach
and consistently exceeding customers’
expectations. Long known for its charitable
giving and community contributions, the
company and its leadership exhibit the
greatest strengths possessed by winners of
this award.
David Schell has been providing outstanding
leadership to the staff and residents of
Breckenridge Village as their Executive
Director for over 24 years. David actually
knows the names of each of the 600 residents
and the 400+ staff and exhibits caring and
compassion to everyone who crosses his path
in the course of the day. He helps to make
Breckenridge visible in the community and
at the same time, brings the local community
resources to the residents of Breckenridge. He is active in his church, is the immediate
past President of The Willoughby Rotary,
has been involved with the Boy Scouts,
the American Association of Homes, and
Services for the Aging. He makes himself
accessible to all who seek him out. I was
fortunate to have had the opportunity to
observe him interacting with the residents of
Breckenridge, and it was deeply moving to
see how genuinely he cares for them.
This awards process and corresponding
awards luncheon means a lot to myself and to
the Board of Trustees of the Chamber. These
individuals who are selected for this annual
honor exemplify the characteristics of ideal
business owners and leaders—those who
strive to be the best that they can, to inspire
those around them to do the same, and to
care for and make better the community in
which they serve. I hope that you will be
able to join us when we honor these award
winners at a luncheon held in their honor in
January (details and invitation can be found
elsewhere in this issue of the newsletter). Remember to shop Chamber businesses
for all of your holiday shopping needs! It’s not difficult to obtain a list of who
the members are—simply log onto www.
willoughbyareachamber.com and click on
the “Membership” banner and then on the
“Members Directory”. Also be sure to take
advantage of the many companies who are
offering discounts to YOU, the Chamber
members! All you need to obtain the
discount is to show your “key card” (hold
onto those, by the way…2011 update stickers
will be sent to you early in 2011—after we
have received your dues renewals. If you have
not yet paid your dues, please do ASAP. The
best reason to renew is that your Chamber
membership is a valuable business tool and
let’s not forget that it’s also a tax deductible
business expense!
Be well, enjoy your holidays, remember to
make someone else’s holiday brighter—adopt
a needy family, support your local animal
shelter, volunteer to bring some sunshine
into the lives of someone who would love
to see your smiling face through Hospice of
the Western Reserve or through the Meals
on Wheels program, or simply perform a
Random Act of Kindness—do something
completely unexpected for someone who
could really use a little reminder that
someone cares. This after all is really what
the holiday season is all about.
Lake County
Safety Council
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Speaker:
Topic:
RSVP:
Sponsors:
Friday, November 19, 2010
Registration 11:15 AM Meeting 11:30 AM
Holiday Inn Express – LaMalfa
$18 Members $20 Non-Members
Officer Jeff Stanczyk, Community Policing Unit, Cleveland Police Department
Victim Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season
(440) 255-0877(or)
Pre-registration is required. No refunds. Register online at www.councilnews.org
LAKE HEALTH & EA GROUP
Date:
Time:
Place:
Cost:
Speaker:
Topic:
RSVP:
Friday, December 10, 2010
Registration 11:15 AM Meeting 11:30 AM
Holiday Inn Express – LaMalfa
$18 Members $20 Non-Members
Bob Siktberg, Lincoln Electric
Annual Safety Roundtable Discussion
(440) 255-0877(or)
Pre-registration is required. No refunds. Register online at www.councilnews.org
Until next year, take good care of yourselves
and each other.
Nikki
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Honesty - Integrity - Stability
Group Rating
Enrollment Time Is
Here!
Congratulations to Artsfest
Chairperson Shirley Wuicik
The group rating program allows employers
with better than average claim histories to join
together through a sponsoring association,
such as the Lake County Chambers of
Commerce, to be rated as a group and
therefore receive lower rates on their Ohio
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC)
premiums.
During this time of change in our economy,
your participation in the Lake County
Chambers
of
Commerce’s
program
administered by CompManagement is the
best way to control and reduce your workers’
compensation premiums while supporting
your organization. This program offers
multiple savings tiers, competitive fees and
a comprehensive risk management program.
For small- to medium-size employers,
participation in group rating still remains
the best option for a relatively high upfront
discount.
CompManagement
is
the
largest
administrator of group programs in Ohio
with the most stable programs available.
In addition, CompManagement provides
exceptional service and expertise to effectively
manage your risk.
Through the Lake County Chambers of
Commerce’s program, your organization may
be evaluated for participation in the group
rating program every year, and invitations
will be sent to those who are eligible. Since
enrollment only occurs once a year, please be
sure to return your enrollment documents as
soon as possible to ensure your participation
in this program.
Congratulations to Artsfest Chairperson Shirley Wuicik for winning this year’s “Bright Star”
award sponsored by NOACC (the Northern Ohio Area Chamber of Commerce). Shirley and
other Bright Star recipients from all around Northern Ohio were honored at a dinner held
on October 28th. Thank you Shirley for all that you do to make the Willoughby Artsfest an
exceptional event for our community.
If you are not taking advantage of this value
added member benefit already, we encourage
you to request your no cost and no obligation
quote today by visiting http://resources.
c o m p m g t . c o m /AC 3 /G r o u p R a t i n g .
aspx?Organization=LCCC, click on the
AC-3 form button and submit online. Should
you have any questions regarding group
rating or to request a quote directly, please
contact CompManagement’s Customer
Support Unit at (800) 825-6755, option 3.
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Noteworthy News
The Fine Arts Association invites you
to get your tickets for “Annie” online at
fineartsassociation.org or by calling 440951-7500. Performances run through
December 19th. $10 children 10 yrs.
And under, $23 seniors & students
11 and up, and $25/adults. Also, the
Fine Arts Association is partnering
with the Lake Humane Society in this
production—bring dog or catfood with
you to donate to the LHS “orphans”. For
more information on the Lake Humane
Society or to find out how you can
adopt a great pet , make a donation or to
volunteer, visit www.lakehumane.org or
call 440-951-6122.
The Lake Metroparks Penitentiary
Glen Nature Center invites you to
attend a holiday tradition, Snowdrop’s
Adventure Game. It’s a story, not a
game…a natural twist. Spin to win and
follow Snowdrop the little white deer’s
quest to find her true color as you plan
on an indoor life-size game board, make a
craft and enjoy hot chocolate. Rediscover
the memories of shopping days one
by with an assortment of memorabilia
including those of Mr. Jingeling from the
famed Halle Bros., Co. Department Store
from downtown Cleveland. All visitors
will receive a magical keepsake key, just
like those given by Mr. Jingeling on
Halle’s 7th floor. Snowdrop’s Adventure
game opens Saturday, November 20th
continues through January 2nd. For
more information visit lakemetroparks.
com.
The Animal Hospital Inc., and Patty
DeJohn, MA of DeJohn Pet Services
offers a free pet loss support group on
the third Thursday of every month from
6:30-8:30 pm. For more information call
440-946-2800.
M and P Bargain Books of Willoughby
is sponsoring a “Meet the Author” event. Meet Rick Porello, Lyndhurst Police
Chief and author of To Kill an Irishman,
The Rise and Fall of the Cleveland Mafia
and Superthief. He will be at the store
to sign your purchases on Saturday,
December 4th from 1-3pm. His books
will be discounted by 25% off the
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Marlene Wilson, owner of Stitch &
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along Vine Street in Willoughby, have
been busy hosting Sculpture Art Walks in
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Judy, his elfin assistant at Petsmart in
Mentor—bring your dog or cat in to have
their picture taken with Santa. Pet photos
cost only $9.95 with a Petsmart Petperks
card and $10.95 without. 100% of the
proceeds go to GRIN. Ed and Judy will
be at the Mentor Petsmart on Saturday,
December 11th from 10:45 am until
1:30 pm.
Michelle Morgan, proprietor of
Irish Crossroads has just unveiled
the new website. Visit them at www.
irishcrossroads.com and see some of their
products as well as checking out “Tara’s
Diary”---unique beads and charms
that are all designed with fine Celtic
craftsmanship and an Irish flair--all made
in Ireland! The beads rival the finest
competitive collections seen elsewhere. Michelle invites you to consider doing
your holiday shopping at Plant Magic
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“QuickBooks 2011 Has Arrived:
Should You Upgrade?”
by Scott Gregory,
Your Trusted CFO & QuickBooks Expert
www.BetterBottomLine.com
The latest edition of your favorite accounting software has just been released.
Now the key questions are – “what did they add to the software and does it
make sense to upgrade”?
Since space is limited, I can’t discuss all the new goodies in the QuickBooks
2011 for Windows product line. However, here is a short list of the features
I believe may benefit you the most:
• New remit to address field for your vendors
• Ability to use non-Outlook software for e-mail (Hotmail, Yahoo mail, Gmail)
• New and improved search button
• New updates to Customer Snapshot (avg days to pay, total sales, etc.)
But wait, there’s more!
• On screen history for customers and vendors (this is a really slick addition)
• Batch invoicing
• Sales by ship to address report
• Average days to pay report
• New collections center for dealing with overdue and near overdue invoices
In addition, if you use QuickBooks for Mac, the 2011 version now allows you to have up to 3
people working in the software at the same time.
There really should not be any concerns about upgrading your existing QuickBooks information
into the new edition. Intuit has made that process pretty seamless and pain free.
If you need help trying to sort out what’s right for your specific needs or are looking for
discounts of 20% or more on your QuickBooks upgrade, please contact me.
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36500 Euclid Ave., Willoughby
440-942-4342
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Welcome New Members
Adler & Sons Roofing
Dennis Adler
P.O. Box 907
Willoughby 44094
440-946-3648 Fax: 946-3694
[email protected]
Commercial roofing and maintenance
Mary Beth Bacher
5191A Liberty Lane
Willoughby 44094
440-943-6058
[email protected]
Parise & Associates
Dennis & Lanette Parise
1360 E. 9th Street
Cleveland 44114
216-241-5950 Fax: 241-5952
www.parisereporters.com
[email protected]
Freelance court reporting/video conference
firm providing litigation support to trial
attorneys and all purpose video conference.
Downtown Today
Stefanie Toth
P.O. Box 872
Willoughby 44096
440-970-9644 Fax 216-531-2841
www.downtownwilloughbywordpress.
com
[email protected]
Publisher of Downtown Willoughby
newspaper.
Best Western Lawnfield
Inn & Suites
Nancy Kneen
8434 Mentor Avenue
Mentor 44060
440-205-7378 Fax: 205-8436
www.lawnfield.com
[email protected] (personal)
[email protected] (business)
The area’s only boutique hotel. The perfect
“home away from home” for your friends
or family visiting the area. Complimentary
continental breakfast, fitness & business
center, internet access, seasonal pool &
honor bar available.
Community Care Ambulance
Danielle DiDonato & Don Hobbs
115 E. 24th Street
Ashtabula 44004
440-992-1909 Fax: 992-1315
www.ccan.org
[email protected]
[email protected]
CCA was created in 1994 as a non-profit
organization with a purpose to serve the
medical transportation needs of Ashtabula
County. CCP has since expanded it’s
services to Geauga, Lake, and East
Cuyahoga County.
F.R.C. Enterprises, Inc.
29025 Lakeshore Boulevard
Willowick 44095-4658
440-585-4800 Fax 585-4815
Owner of Mr. Chicken in Willoughby
Marschall Brown, LLC
Catherine Marschall
37603 Arlington Drive
Willoughby 44094
440-946-0715 Fax 946-0715
Property Management.
Terry’s Shoes Foot Care Center
Terry Trentini
36301 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby 44094
440-975-9834 Fax 975-9836
[email protected]
Therapeutic Retail Shoe Store specializing
in wide width shoes. Pedorthic facility.
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t.i.a. insurance, llc
Vicki Tomlinson
38030 Second Street, Unit B
Willoughby 44094
440-227-5887 Fax 269-8825
www.tiainsurancellc.com
[email protected]
Our mission is to help and guide you to
achieve your goals through education and
taking the fear out of insurance. Answering
your questions, designing a program to fit
your needs and put harmony in peoples
lives.
Changes
to Member
Information
The Kurt Law Office is now
Kurt & Vermilya Law, Inc.
30432 Euclid Avenue, Suite 101
Wickliffe, OH 44092
Phone: 440-516-1010
Fax: 40-516-1011
ww.KandVLaw.com
Stitch-n-Screen
Embroidery & Silk Screening
4055 Erie Street (rear)
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone 440-306-2209
www.stitchnscreen.com
Ignorance is not Bliss
by Stephen DeBlock,
Network Results, Inc.
www.net-resultsinc.net
Assigning clients complex passwords for their employees, servers, firewalls or other network devices usually results in a roll of the eyes
or some sort of joke. The reason I do this is because I think it is very important in today’s age of network intrusions attempts. This
week I was asked out to consult with another IT service company to a medical office in the area which was going through an EMR
(electronic medical records) migration. As I sat with the lead tech, we began outlining his client’s network when I noticed that the
CISCO wireless equipment he had installed was broadcasting its SSID (Wireless Network Name) and very surprisingly had neither
encryption nor password on the connection. Jokingly, my first instinct was to get the heck out of there. I didn’t know how long
this had been going on and how many HIPPA violations had occurred. I didn’t leave, I sat there, listening to the lead tech continue
on with his network problem (now among others). My mind was really spinning, I actually lost track of conversation as I thought
about the 6 nurses in the office, all actively using tablet computers connected wirelessly to the network accessing patient records. I
stopped the conversation to point this out to him. After delicately asking him why he hadn’t applied security to the wireless traffic.
He responded with the units were new and hadn’t been fully configured yet. At the end of our troubleshooting session and solving
the original problem I was called out for, I worked with the lead tech to sort the wireless encryption issues.
This is not the first time that Network Results has run into this type of problem and it won’t be the last. In our tech-world, this
incident is extra scary as true life patient information was exposed. For those reading this article, please do not fall into a false sense of
security in “it won’t happen to me,” it can and it will. Un-secured wireless networks are sought out and accessed all the time. There
might be those out there who are simply looking for free internet and would not damage your network (this is still dangerous as the
right virus infected computer could bring down your whole network). However, there are also those savvy souls who are looking to
steal information. It only takes one time for this to cause harm either to a business or an individual. I know a few people who have
been the victim of identity theft and it is a horrendous process to reverse. Make the effort, reduce your personal and business risk by
protecting your wireless network with challenging, rotating passwords, good encryption (WEP, WPA) and finally do not broadcast
the network SSID. If you’re not sure how to examine your wireless network, contact somebody who can. As my business partner Jeff
Holden always says, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”
IT Solutions for Small Businesses
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Pro-Active Network & Desktop Support
LAN/WAN Design Services
24x7 Managed Service Offering
Website Design & Hosting Services
Hosted E-Mail/Blackberry/SharePoint
Anti-Virus/SPAM & Backup Solutions
36625 Vine Street, Suite 4 Willoughby, Ohio 44094
440.283.0310
www.net-resultsinc.net
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Ask not what the Chamber can do for you, but
what YOU can do for the Chamber!
by Jeff Holden,
President, Network Results, Inc.
www.net-resultsinc.net
The Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides a variety of benefits to its members. Many look at the Chamber
as being only a vehicle to help them save on expenses, but there is another side to this that we all need to take a look at!
Today’s economy is affecting everyone globally, nationally, and locally. But YOU have the power to make a difference locally, right here in the
Willoughby Area. This is not rocket science, but whether you are looking for a specific product, a new doctor, lawyer, financial advisor, IT
consultant, industrial supplier, insurance agent or just a good place to eat ……….Why not do business with Chamber members first before
looking elsewhere. This is what being a Chamber member is all about…..Helping each other be successful and giving back to the community.
Chamber businesses offer a wide array of excellent goods & services. More importantly, the money spent locally will help grow the community,
provide for new jobs and help stabilize the economy. I’ll admit that maybe there are some things that are not available within our Chamber
membership, but at least look and see what’s here before you look elsewhere.
The Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce (which includes the cities of Willoughby, Willoughby Hills, Kirtland, and Kirtland Hills) is a
great place to start your search for any goods or services. By logging on to our website at: www.willoughbyareachamber.com, you have access to
hundreds of companies within a wide array of industry types. Your chances of finding exactly what you are looking for are very high. On top
of this, many of them also offer discounts to fellow Chamber members. What a great place to shop!!!!!!!
Think before you act, help out our community, volunteer for a Chamber committee and do something for the Chamber and its members!
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR A
HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE!
Explore the shops, boutiques, galleries
Friday, December 3, 2010
from 5 until 9pm
and restaurants of historic downtown
Willoughby, Ohio!
Light refreshments, discounts and
specials offered at many locations!
Thursday through Saturday, December 2-4
Stores open late until 9pm each evening!
Candlelit luminaries will light your way!
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City of Willoughby Hills
Community Center
O’Ryan Room
Schaefer Room
with Kitchen
(Capacity 160)
with Kitchenette
(Capacity 60)
Lions Club Room
with Kitchen
(Capacity 100)
Historical Room
with Kitchenette
(Capacity 40)
Groups • Family Gatherings • Business Meetings • All Occasions
35400 Chardon Rd. • Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
Rental information and reservations may be obtained
by calling (440) 975-3540
or email: [email protected]
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Photo Highlights of our Manufacturing Plant Tour at
Brandt’s Candies, Tuesday, October 19th
Thanks to the owners of Brandt’s Candies for hosting a group of nearly 30 Chamber members. We thoroughly enjoyed the behind-the-scenes
look at how all of these delicious candies are made. Brandt’s is offering a brand new item of special interest to business owners: the solid chocolate
business card featuring YOUR logo! For only $250 you can set up your account and receive 25 of the chocolate business cards for FREE---but
wait, there’s more! Members of the Willoughby Area Chamber will receive an additional 25 bars for free! Who doesn’t love chocolate and what
a “sweet” way for your customers to remember you. Call Barb or Sally at the store at 440-942-1016 for more information.
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The Power of Choice
By Russ Conley,Conley Collision and Customs, 440-946-2966
Choice : the opportunity, right or power to choose
Choices choices choices..... we all make them for ourselves daily.
You chose what to have for breakfast this morning , you chose your route in to work this morning, etc. I’m sure that you chose what
kind of car you drive, what kind of gas to put in it, etc. Of course you did and you probably chose your insurance company and your
deductible for the repair of your car in case you should happen to be in an accident. Right ?
Well, more and more these days as a Repair shop owner , after taking the time to write an estimate on a potential customer’s car I
hear “ let me check with my insurance company, my insurance company told me I have to get three estimates or you’re not on my
insurance company’s list.
Again, it’s your car your choice, right? Why would you let some claim rep on the other end of the 1-800 number tell you to take your
car to one of their “preferred shops” ?you make that car payment, you pay those premiums, it’s your car !
Insurance companies have preferred shops, concierge services, etc. that they advertise as benefits to you. Now don’t get me wrong
it can be convenient to have them handle all of the details i,e. towing, rental, repairs, etc..... but, don’t let them fool you. They do
this so they control how much they pay to repair your car. They make deals with towing companies, body shops and mechanics to
do the work on your car at a reduced rate to them , not to you ! You still have to come up with your end (your deductible) Now, do
you really think a shop is really giving the same quality of service and repairs for the reduced rate as they would for someone paying
their full price ?
There are alot of small ,reputable and ethically driven shops out there (such as mine) that would rather work for the customer and
accept the insurance company’s payment instead of work for the insurance company and play by their rules.
So, the next time you’re involved in an accident and you need to schedule repairs at YOUR convenience, remember your local small
business that will treat you like a friend that they’d like to see again and again and think twice about the big fancy facilities with
the big lobby and pretty receptionist that may treat you like a number or a file that gets pushed through to meet the monthly quota.
* For the record : I have pretty receptionists/ office staff ( my wife and daughter)
*We can line up a rental car just as easy as the insurance company can.
*We often work nights and weekends to ensure that you’re not out of your car longer than you have to be !
*Over 20 years of actual hands-on collision repair experience
*Certified by I-car
*Experts in insurance claims handling- you can leave the details to us !
* If you have a shop you trust, USE THEM! If not, TRY US, a fellow member of the Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce !
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Perfect for Your Holiday Shopping!
2010 Online Auction Opens December 1st:
Our 2010 Online Auction, for the benefit of the Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce Education and Development Program (EDP), is just
around the corner. Join in the fun and bidding excitement!
To be held from Wednesday, December 1st through Sunday, December 12th, our online auction has 3 ways for you to help make it a
smashing success:
1. Donate a product, service or other item! – if you were part of last years’ auction, you know the fast and furious bidding that took place
on many of the items in the auction catalog. Visit http://waccsf.cmarket.com and click on “Donate an Item” or call the chamber office to
coordinate your donation.
2. Be an auction sponsor! Get maximum business exposure for minimal cost. Your name, logo and link to your web site will go out on every
auction communication AND be prominently featured on the home page of the auction web site! Just $200 to sponsor. Please call the chamber
office to reserve your sponsorship spot!
3. Join in the bidding for the auction items! The auction begins on Wednesday, December 1st – put it on your calendar today so you don’t
miss out. Additional details on bidding will be forthcoming as we get closer. Watch your e-mail for details!
The proceeds of this online auction will help the WACC EDP give back to our member businesses through scholarships to eligible employees.
Make sure to tell your co-workers, friends and family about our auction. Simply click on the “Refer a Friend” button after accessing the auction
site via http://www.WilloughbyAreaChamber.com.
Ready to donate a product, service or sponsor? Call us today at (440) 942-1632!
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
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A healthy business starts
with healthy employees
Save money on health benefits
with your Chamber membership.
As a Chamber member with 2-50 employees, you can save up to 4%
on any health plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — including
industry-leading HSAs, HRAs and HIAs.
Preventive care programs are part of every Anthem plan. So while others
cut corners, you can help keep your employees healthy and working. That’s
a plan that’s good for the body — and the bank account.
For a free quote, call your broker, your local chamber, (877)
452-8806,
440-942-1632
or visit www.chambersaver.com/noacc for a free online quote.
NOACC
NORTHERN OHIO AREA
Chambers of Commerce
A regional partnership of local chambers
dedicated to helping chambers and their members.
* Discount only applies to chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.
NOACCONLINE11/2010 Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company. Independent licensees of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. ® ANTHEM is a registered trademark. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are
registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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