April 2013 - Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce

Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce
Where Business & Community Connect
4301 Darrow Rd., Suite 2450, Stow, OH 44224
330-688-1579 / F: 330-688-6234
Website: www.smfcc.com
E-mail: [email protected] April 2013 Issue
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING – LUNCHEON
Date:
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
(Reservations needed before April 11th)
Time:
Menu:
House Gourmet Salad w/ Pepper-Herb
Vinaigrette; Gourmet Macaroni Cheese
w/ Ham; Broccoli w/ Red Bell Pepper;
Gourmet Loaded Brownie
11:15am – 1:00 pm
(Come Early To Connect now at 11:15am)
Vegetarian Dish (only upon request w/RSVP)
Cost:
$17 Members / $22 Non-Members
Location:
Silver Lake Country Club
1325 Graham Road, Silver Lake
Speaker:
Program:
Mary Jane Stanchina, Executive Dir.—Six District Educational Compact
Sponsor:
Chick-fil-A
Aligning Regional and Local Workforce/Economic Dev. Opportunities with
College Tech Prep Initiatives; Showcasing a collaboration model of
educational shared services; Highlighting Six District Education Compact Successes
Win a “FREE” Ad in the Stow Sentry. Chamber Members just drop your business cards in the entry box at the luncheon.
NEW: ON-LINE EVENT REGISTRATION (www.smfcc.com – Events)
We regret cancellations will not be accepted after noon on Monday, April 15th and all no shows must be billed to meet our reservation guarantee.
Please send a representative in your place if you find you are unable to attend. You can also RSVP for the luncheon via e-mail to [email protected].
SMFCC APRIL 2013 CALENDAR
4/1
4/2
4/4
4/11
4/15
4/16
4/24
5/2
5/3
5/7
8:00am-9:00am
12:00pm-1:00pm
8:00am-9:00am
7:30am-9:00am
4:00pm-7:00pm
11:15am-1:00pm
5:00pm-7:00pm
8:00am-9:00am
8:00am-9:00am
12:00pm-1:00pm
Golf Committee Meeting
Program Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Grand Opening—Stow Fashions & More
Monthly Membership Luncheon
After 5—Mike Pruitt Honda
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Membership Committee Meeting
Program Committee Meeting
SMFCC Office
On Tap
SMFCC Office
SMFCC Office
3037 Graham Rd., Stow
Silver Lake Country Club
43 Pruitt Blvd, Akron
SMFCC Office
SMFCC Office
Beef O’Brady’s
APRIL AFTER 5
GET CONNECTED! STAY CONNECTED!
Reservations online at
www.smfcc.com (Events Section)
or email [email protected]
APRIL AFTER 5
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Mike Pruitt Honda
43 Pruitt Blvd.,
Akron, OH 44310
STOW-MUNROE FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Richard Sprungle – Audio-Technica, U.S., Inc.
Vice President
Karen Monbeck – Monbeck & Company
Treasurer
Linda Trevorrow – Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Secretary
Tom Stephan – Retired SMFCSD
Immediate Past President
Cindy Kropp – Hair Innovations, Inc.
Directors
Donna Beheydt – Minuteman Press
Jennifer Hamey – Perduk, Hamey & Associates (not pictured)
Tom Loepp – Maistros & Loepp, Inc.
Kim Polatas – Marathon Financial Services
Tim Porter – Wentz Financial Group
John Pribonic – City of Stow Council At-Large
STAFF
Doris Stewart – Executive Director
Tracie McNutt – Office Manager
Denise Ramsey – Office Assistant
OUR MISSION
To promote, support and serve our members and encourage
economic development in the local and regional area. To
provide leadership, benefits and service to improve the quality
of life in Stow and Munroe Falls.
Thank You
2013 SMFCC President’s Club Contributors to date
ABOVE AND BEYOND HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
AUDIO-TECHNICA U.S., INC.
BENJAMIN & TREVORROW, INC.
BESSO CLINIC OF CHIROPRACTIC, INC.
BRIMLOW BENEFITS AGENCY
BFG FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
CHARLIE & JEAN CALL
FIDUCIAL GENERAL BUSINESS SOLUCTIONS
GRETA MORGAN
KILGORE & COMPANY, INC.
MARGIDA & ASSOCIATES, INC.
PRINT DIGITAL, INC.
REDMOND FUNERAL HOME
SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
The President’s Club contributions are used to fund college scholarships. Minimum donation is $100.00.
If you are interested in donating, please contact the Chamber office.
Thank You
2013 SMFCC SERVICE PARTNERS
AtNetPlus, Inc.
Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Hudson Drive Self Storage
SHOPPING FOR…
Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!
• As a member of the SMFCC, you can receive up to a 4% discount off your
monthly SummaCare medical premium
(Click Here for more details!) or contact
the SMFCC office [email protected]
Check out our
Chamber Chatter
column, every other week
Workers’ Compensation!
•As a member of the SMFCC, you
can potentially save up to 53% on
worker’s compensation rates.
•Click here to download an authorization permitting CCI to
provide a NO-Cost, NO-Obligation analysis. To learn more, call
Bob Nicol 1-800-837-3200 or visit CareWorksConsultants.com.
Member to Member Discounts!
To Read Chamber Chatter Column
Visit…
•The SMFCC encourages Chamber
members to do business with each other.
One way to do this is to participate in our
popular Member-to-Member Discount
Program.
•Click here for a complete list of member-to-member discounts
Constant Contact Discounts to SMFCC Members!
•The Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce has partnered
with Constant Contact, the leader in online marketing for small
businesses like yours. All of our members can get 25% off of their accounts. For more information contact
[email protected] or call the SMFCC office at 330-688-1579.
Small Business Resources & More!
Welcome New Members!
CITY OF STOW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
KEN TRENNER
3760 Darrow Road, Stow
330-689-2810
[email protected]
Description of Business: Government
SALON FAIR
JOANI BOGGS
4155 Bridgewater Parkway, Stow
330-922-8120
[email protected]
Description of Business: Full service salon
STOW FASHIONS & MORE
SUE CUTLER
3037 Graham Road, Stow
330-968-4169
[email protected]
Description of Business: Upscale Consignment Store for Women
FAMILY FIRST MOVING
THERESA WESTERFIELD
6381 Chittenden Road, Hudson
330-689-1900
[email protected]
Description of Business: Moving Company
FRESH COAT PAINTERS
JERRY COWLEY
4381 Hudson Drive, #170, Stow
330-474-3346
[email protected]
Description of Business: Commercial & Residential Painters,
Green Painting, Wallpaper Removal, Interior and Exterior
Painting, Deck Sealing and Staining, House and Fence Staining,
Pressure Washing and more!
REVOLUTION FITNESS & THERAPY
JASON LEENAARTS
4958-B Darrow Road, Stow
330-860-0614
[email protected]
Description of Business: Fitness - Health & Wellness programs.
Lean-Muscle Gain Program; Nutritional Coaching, Weight Loss
Program and More!
TAP DANCING LIZARD, LLC
DIANNA SAVICK
339 Tallmadge Road, Kent
330-968-4961
[email protected]
Description of Business: Henna and Body Art Books, Hair, Body Care,
and Body Art Supplies, Empire of Magical Thought, Artisan
Chocolates and Pastries at Bittersweet’s
TRAILS OF HUDSON
MARGE HOVAN
5251 Hudson Drive, Hudson
330-687-7709
[email protected]
Description of Business: Apartments/Property Management - luxury
Rental Community in a 55 and older community.
THANK YOU TO ALL MEMBERS WHO
HAVE RENEWED THEIR CHAMBER
MEMBERSHIP!
Stow -Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce
Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 21, 2013
Fox Den Golf Course, Stow
11:00am Shotgun Start ▬ Four Person Scramble
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Event Sponsor
CLICK HERE FOR
APPLICATION or
NEW ONLINE
REGISTRATION OPTION
www.smfcc.com
(Events Section)
Cart Sponsor - Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Beverage Cart Sponsor - Hair Innovations, Inc.
Win Prizes! Earn Discounts! Save Money!
During the Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce’s
Member Get a Member Referral Drive
Chamber Membership is Good Business and Good for Business
Between January 2 and June 14, 2013, refer one, two or more new members who join during that time
frame, and you will be entered into a drawing for one of the following prizes
(one entry for each referral that joins):
✸ One year FREE Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber membership on your next
scheduled anniversary date
✸ One lunch punch card good for six free monthly Chamber luncheons
✸ One free lunch (who says there’s no free lunch!)
In addition, you will receive a $20 membership credit for each new member who joins,
credited on your anniversary date the following year.
Referrals to date:
Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Coffee News
M.O.M.S.
Rockne’s
Brimlow Benefits Agency
Darrow Street Grange
Marathon Financial Services (2)
THANK YOU FOR THE REFERRALS!
Drawings will be held during the Stow Pride Breakfast, June 26, 2013
Attention Chamber Members!
Do you have employment positions you would like to advertise?
The Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce will post your job openings in the
Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce Newsletter FREE! Just email your article
to [email protected] and we will place the ad in our next newsletter.
*Please send all ads exactly as you would like them placed in the newsletter.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
AG PRINTPROMO SOLUTIONS
Looking to add another qualified experienced person to our team for graphic design/customer service. The candidate must have
industry experience, hard working, reliable and customer service oriented. Good written and oral communication skills. Full time
or part time. Professional work environment, competitive wages plus benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer. Contact
Anup Gupta at 330-315-9600.
OTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC.
SERVICE TECHNICIAN: Must have a positive and enthusiastic approach, working one on one with
customers in their home or place of business.
COMMERCIAL/LIGHT INDUSTRIAL TECHNICIAN: Must be able to work without direct supervision. Work includes: Repair/ Replace/Install –electrical for machinery, interior & exterior lighting, bucket truck work, generator installation & maintenance.
Please Apply: www.ottelectrical.com, “Hiring Now” Icon bottom left of front page.
Click Here for Adult Leadership Flyer & Application!
Upscale Consignment Store
Designer Brand Name Items
Sweet treats provided by:
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“LUNCHEON” SPONSORS 2013
THANK YOU!
“AFTER 5” SPONSORS 2013
THANK YOU!
After 5
Cookies, Cocoa &
Connections
Luncheon
January 15, 2013
January 23, 2013
Luncheon
February 27, 2013
After 5
February 19, 2013
Falls Village
Retirement Community
Luncheon
March 27,
2013
After 5
March 19,
2013
April 24, 2013
Luncheon
After 5
April 16, 2013
May 22, 2013
After 5
Luncheon
May 21, 2013
After 5
Cupcake
Binge!
STOW-GLEN
Retirement
June 19, 2013
After 5
Luncheon
July 24, 2013
July 16, 2013
After 5
Luncheon
August 28, 2013
August 20, 2013
After 5
September 25, 2013
Luncheon
September 17,
2013
After 5
October 23, 2013
Luncheon
October 15, 2013
Falls Village
Retirement Community
After 5
November 20, 2013
Luncheon
November 19, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF THE FULL YEAR EVENTS FOR
SMFCC YOUNG PROFESSIONALS!
**PRIME RETAIL SPACE AVAILABLE** THE Crossroads at Fishcreek (NE corner of Fishcreek & Graham Rd.) currently has 3,027 sf
and 1,886 sf of retail space available. For information contact Streak Investments, LLC at 440-247-7100.
**Commercial Retail SPACE AVAILABLE** 3403 Kent Rd., Stow. approx. 3600 sf with .543 lot acres. For information contact Richard
Spangler, Prudential Karam & Simon at 330-929-0707.
**FINISHED OFFICE/WAREHOUSE SUITES – FOR LEASE** 1,560 - 5,000 SQ FT locations available on Hampshire Road. Call 330-940
-2400 or visit www.mrtproperties.net
**SPACE AVAILABLE** Stow Hudson Towne Centre has retail space available. Please visit [email protected] (Roberta Wasserstrom) for more information or call 216-292-3700 and be sure to ask about the “SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATES.”
**SPACE AVAILABLE** Commercial Properties/Buildings in Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, Mogadore, Peninsula, Stow available at Stouffer
Realty available. Please visit www.StoufferRealty.com.
**SPACE AVAILABLE** Two office suites – 960 Graham Rd., Cuyahoga Falls 44221. 2600-2800, and 1200-1400 sf as one or separate.
Larger unit most suitable for medical office w/ 5 exam rooms, plumbing, reception and more. Flexible leases, excellent location, double
exposure (entrance from Graham Rd. and Hudson Dr.) one block from Rt. 8, plenty of parking, Call 330-554-2152 or email
[email protected]
**PRIME PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SUITES AND WHAREHOUSE SPACE AVAILABLE** Stow Professional Center, 4472 - 4508 Darrow Road, Stow. Units available ranging in size from 1,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. Some units built out for medical and dental office. Reasonable and competitive terms. $1000 for referral resulting in a 3 year lease! For more information contact Victor Hutnik at 330388-9814 or email [email protected], or Deborah Hutnik at 330-808-3273 or email [email protected]. Visit
www.stowprofessionalcenter.com for photos and layouts.
**SPACE AVAILABLE** New Class A office space in the heart of Stow's business district north of Graham Rd on Darrow Rd. 2,500 sq ft
is now available. All brick free standing building, handicapped accessible, beautifully landscaped with parking at your door. This is the first
building of a three building office condo complex and we are preparing to start phase II. If you are interested in leasing this space or in
owning a new all brick office condo ranging from 2500-5300 sq.ft please contact Dr. Geoffrey Besso at 330-689-1234.
MEMBER NEWS
Silver Lake Country Club is pleased to announce it has a new program: Individual Young Executive Golf Memberships are now available. This is for individuals between the ages of 25-39 starting at $149.00 a month, No initiation with
a 1 year loyalty agreement signed. This is only available for 20 Individuals. Certain restrictions apply. Please contact
Bonnie Napora today @ 330-689-7403 to find out all the details or [email protected].
The top local news headlines from the Akron Beacon Journal now can be delivered daily to your email inbox. To sign
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SMF Public Library Foundation presents their annual DESSERT EXTRAVAGANZA on Thursday, April 18 from 7pm9:30pm. Enjoy desserts from some of our finest local restaurants and bakeries as you participate in our Silent Auction.
This year’s event will be held at the Roses Run Country Club Tickets are $30 per person . Al proceeds will benefit The
SMF Public Library Foundation. Visit www.smfpl.org/dessert for more details. Limited supply of tickets are available at
the SMFCC office also.
Brimlow Benefits Agency celebrated 40 years in business on March 23! CONGRATULATIONS!
Kirbie’s Meats & Catering, Inc. is now hosting after hours wine events the 3rd Thursday of every month from 6:30pm8:00pm, 6 varieties of wines are tasted along with appetizers. The charge is $25 per person. Stop in or call
330-688-4333 to reserve your space.
Our very own Tom Stephan is in a movie called “Underdogs.” There is a showing of the movie at the Akron-Summit
County Public Library in downtown Akron on April 11. If you wish to order tickets visit www.clevelandfilm.org; click on
tickets; scroll way down to Underdogs. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING THIS MOVIE!
A motorcoach arrival and departure lounge, designed expressly for the group travel market, will open in late summer, at
the Clarion Hotel & Conference Suites, in Hudson. This new facility is intended to allow easy check-in for group tours
and avoid the hotel’s busy front desk. Tour takers will be no more than 400 feet from any room in the hotel from this new
motorcoach wing.
Miracle on Main Street (M.O.M.S.) has begun construction on a new Cherry Street warehouse facility after the
company completed demolition work on a smaller warehouse at the site. The company plans to use the new
7200 square foot facility to receive, stage and ship office supplies and furniture. M.O.M.S. is located at 948 Cherry
Street, Kent.
2013 MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Date
Program/Speaker/Event
More Information
Place/Time
April 18, 2013
SMF Public Library
Dessert Extravaganza!
Click Here for Flyer
Roses’s Run
7pm / Tickets $30 each
For more information visit www.smfpl.org
THE SMFCC OFFICE HAS A FEW TICKETS
FOR SALE!
April 19, 2013
26th Annual Reverse Raffle & Auction
The Arc of Summit and Portage Counties
(Proceeds benefit the Arc in continuing programs
for people with developmental disabilities.)
CHANCE TO WIN $2000 GRAND PRIZE
6pm - Cocktails
7pm - Dinner
Location: Guy’s Party Centre - 500 E. Waterloo Rd., Akron
$75 dinner/raffle $40 dinner only
$500 table of 8 dinner/raffle
For tickets for more information call 330-836-5863
or [email protected]
www.thearcneo.org
April 19, 20,
21, 2013
SMF High School School Musical
“Hello Dolly”
VIP Tickets available $40 (two tickets
in “Harmonia Gardens VIP section”
SMF High School auditorium
April 19 & 20 - 7pm
April 21 - 2:30pm
For more details contact 330-689-5300 or
visit www.smfschools.org
April 26, 2013
Zane’s Foundation, Inc.
Tangier’s - 532 Market Street, Akron
6pm-11pm
To purchase tickets email
[email protected] or call
330-677-ZANE
Casino Night
April 27, 2013
April 28, 2013
1st Annual Highland Eagles Pasta Banquet
Fundraiser
(Fundraising goal is to provide educational
technology, such as iPads, to our classrooms.)
Fishcreek Elementary PTA Sponsored
RACCOON RUN 5K
EVENT OPEN TO ALL!
May 2, 2013
Annual Day of Prayer Breakfast
Honoring our First Responders – Featured speaker
Stow Policeman Kevin Green
OPEN M Walk for Kids
“National Helping Hands Day”
Tickets - $50/person
Heritage Barn – Silver Springs Park, Stow
5:00pm-8pm
$8 - adults
$5 - children
Silver Springs Park (Young Rd. Entrance)
6:30am-7:15am – Race day check-in
7:00am-10:30am – Pancake Breakfast
(Heritage Barn) 8:00am – Race Begins
9:00am -Awards
9:15 am -1 mile Fun Run/Walk
Stow-Glen Retirement Village
7:15am
Further info/sponsor form/banquet reservations, visit
www.highlandpta.com. Questions [email protected]. Great way to
“carb-load” for the Raccoon Run. Visit
www.fishcreekraccoonrun.com to register to run.
For more details and to register/sponsor/ and more
visit www.FishcreekRaccoonRun.com
May 4, 2013
GriefCare Place - Blooming Brunch
Start at Canal Place behind Spaghetti Warehouse in Akron, walk the Ohio Erie Canal
towpath and the streets of Akron to
OPEN M.
9am-Noon
Silver Lake Country Club
May 4-5, 2013
Trails of Hudson—Single-Story Apartment Community
Grand Opening OPEN HOUSE
Trails of Hudson
5251 Hudson Drive, Hudson
10am-4pm each day
Visit www.trailsofhudson.com or email
[email protected]
for more information
May 5, 2013
Kelly’s Grief Center
3rd Annual Family 5K Run/Walk
(Sponsorships and Volunteer Opportunities)
Roses Run Country Club
8am - Registration 9am - Race
$25/person pre-reg.
$35/person race day
Questions contact Rome at 330-603-6545 or
[email protected]
May 5, 2013
GASP
For more information visit www.gasp123.org or call
330-247-1402
May 4, 2013
For more information contact Tina Thelin at [email protected] or
330-434-0110 x418
More information TBA
Annual Spring Event
5pm-8pm
Firestone Country Club - 452 East Warner Rd.,
Akron
May 17, 2013
GriefCare Place Annual
“GOOD GRIEF GOLF SCRAMBLE”
Details to follow. SAVE THE
DATE!
May 18, 2013
The Rotary Club of Stow-Munroe Falls Heroes
Day—A day to give back to the heroes who have
served and protected our freedom and our family’s
safety in Stow, Munroe Falls Community.
8:00am-1:00pm
Prep at 8am, yard work 9am-12, lunch at noon
To help out contact Jacqui Bowman at 330-6877300 or [email protected] to register.
(This is a great opportunity for
families and businesses to give back your time.
May 18, 2013
City of Munroe Falls 23rd Annual River Days
Brust Park - along the Cuyahoga River &
Rt. 91
Event space available—contact Sarah Hugnauer,
President MF Park Board at
330-697-6545 or [email protected]
May 18, 2013
GASP
Education + Prevention = CHILD PROTECTION
Education + Prevention = CHILD PROTECTION
10am-3pm
1pm-4pm
Summit Mall -3265 West Market Street, Akron
For more information visit www.gasp123.org or call
330-247-1402
National Missing Children’s Day
May 23, 2013
Boots on the Ground 1st Annual Golf
Outing sponsored by Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp.
August 16, 2013
Stow Kiwanis Golf Outing
October 9, 2013
GASP
Education + Prevention = CHILD PROTECTION
Annual Fall Luncheon
11am - Shotgun Start
Fox Den Golf Course
$100/person and other sponsorships
available.
Fox Den
For more information contact Lori Fetter
at 330-715-1320 or [email protected]
11:30am-1:00pm
Portage Country Club-240 North Portage Path,
Akron
For more information visit www.gasp123.org or call
330-247-1402
TBA