2016 01 january newsletter.pub
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2016 01 january newsletter.pub
JOIN US! WE’RE IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR BUSINESS CHA MB E R CO N N ECT IO N JANUARY 1, 2016 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 48 FROM THE BOARD CHAIR INSIDE THIS ISSUE: January’s Theme: Planning THIS MONTH’S MEETING 2 TASK FORCE NEWS 3 UPCOMING EVENTS 4 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 5 COSE CORNER 5 MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS 8 When I think of planning the first thing that pops into my head is a sign (yes, shocking, I know) that reads: PLAN AHEAD Planning ahead is important lest we run out of room, out of money or out of time. Plans are an essential part of each of each and every day. Calendars are “synched,” appointments scheduled, lists written, calls made. It’s especially true during the New Year. We are thinking ahead…because we want to fit it all in. With the holiday season still fresh in my mind, I’m reminded of how relieved Ebenezer Scrooge was that the three Spirits fit in their visits all in one night…that he hadn’t missed Christmas after all. Being continued on page 2 THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 SPEAKER SERIES SPONSORS SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: FROM THE CEO & PRESIDENT • Holiday Bid & Buy online auction recap: Page 6 • A Championship Run for Your Business, Page 7 • Holiday Party photos: Page 9 • Chamber Announces 2016 Speaker Series: page 10 Chances are, by the time you read this newsletter-you might have already broken some of your New Year’s resolutions. Don’t despair! This is your year and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is ready to help you reach your potential. Most of you resolved to develop your business in 2016. You're looking for ways to cut costs and trying to think of creative ways to bring in new business. This is when your Chamber of Commerce membership is most valuable and here’s how: Network and attend events to get information and support from fellow business and civic leaders. This year, we’re introducing the 2016 Speaker Series. Just one meeting a quarter, with a fantastic line-up of presenters you won’t want to miss! Get educated! We offer fantastic educational workshops that are open to you and your employees. On February 19th we’re hosting, “A Championship Run for Your Business”, featuring Bob Negen from continued on page 3 lakewoodchamber.org CHAMBER CONNECTION Page 2 THIS MONTH’S MEETING: YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR COMMUNITY AND THE 2016 RNC Join us for the first of four quarterly presentations featuring headline speakers discussing some of the region’s most interesting topics. The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Speaker Series promises to educate, inform, inspire and entertain. Events can be purchased individually or as a series. Friday, January 22nd, 2016 Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center 11:30am 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland Lunch provided Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-members Thank you to our Speaker Series sponsors: Your Business, Your Community and the 2016 RNC Luncheon with Joseph Roman, Roman CEO and President of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and Vice Chair of the 2016 Republican National Convention Host Committee. Save time by paying for this event or the entire series in advance at http://lakewoodchamberstore.com/2016-speaker-series/ See page 10 for more information on the 2016 Speaker Series. FROM THE BOARD CHAIR, CONT. from page 1 good planners, those Ghosts synched their schedules coming once every hour. In my favorite adaptation of A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Present tells Scrooge, “There is never enough time to do or say all the things that we would wish. The thing is to try to do as much as you can in the time that you have. Remember Scrooge, time is short and suddenly you’re not there anymore.” Not to be morbid and say the clock is ticking and you need to change your ways like ol’ Ebenezer but rather, let’s get every good moment out of the time that we have. So, plan that trip, call that friend for coffee, schedule a date night with someone special, make a resolution, start a hobby, finish a project you’ve been putting off, attend a Lakewood Chamber of Commerce event to network your business. Planning is part of our lives and a plan is only as good as those who see it through. Julie Warren lakewoodchamber.org VOLUME 1, ISSUE 48 Page 3 TASK FORCE & COMMITTEE NEWS Economic Development Task Force The Economic Development Task Force will be canvassing Lakewood’s business corridors in the next few weeks in an effort to crosscheck business locations and addresses in the Chamber’s database. In 2016, the task force will begin hosting networking events for various business segments such as contractors, manufacturers and industrial suppliers. Membership & Marketing Task Force 2016 will be a busy year for the Marketing & Membership Task Force, as we introduce some unique programs that will enhance your Chamber member experience and promote your business and the community in new and exciting ways. This sounds mysterious and vague now, but later this month, all will be revealed! Legislative & Governmental Affairs Task Force Congratulations to our newly elected Lakewood officials who begin their terms this month. We wish you patience and wisdom as you lead our fine city. The Legislative & Governmental Affairs Task Force will be hosting the Annual Chamber versus City Hall Bowling Tournament in February as a fun way to build better relationships with our elected officials. Education & Programming Task Force SAVE THE DATE! The Education Task Force is planning a fantastic marketing boot camp titled “A Championship Run for Your Business” featuring Bob Negen - renowned retail expert and founder of WhizBang! Training. The event will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016 from 7:30-Noon at UA Lakewood. Mark your calendars and look for details on page 7. ►Interested in getting involved with one of our Task Forces or committees? Contact Patty Ryan at [email protected]. FROM THE CEO & PRESIDENT, CONT. from page 1 WhizBang! Training. Look for details on page 7. We also partner with COSE on webinars and the annual Small Business Conference - allowing you to attend at COSE member pricing. Take advantage of inexpensive advertising opportunities afforded Chamber members through event sponsorships, print publications, the newsletter, and our website. Finally, look into the potential discounts and benefits that are available to you through your membership. From Anthem Healthcare to the COSE Energy Choice Program, we offer a variety of options. Visit our website at www.lakewoodchamber.org to see a complete list of programs that can save you money. I encourage you to use your membership. Get involved, get educated, build relationships and save money. Remember our tagline... We're in Business for your Business. Business Here’s to your year- 2016! lakewoodchamber.org CHAMBER CONNECTION Page 4 DOUBLE YOUR BENEFITS WITH A CHAMBER / COSE DUAL MEMBERSHIP Lakewood Chamber members: Strengthen your presence in the local community while supporting the economic development of the entire region. You can join the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) for one low price. Not only can you save big on essential business products and services like health insurance, workers’ compensation and office products, but you’ll also gain access to valuable contacts and resources throughout Northern Ohio. Current Lakewood Chamber members (and COSE members) can receive a $150 discount on their COSE dues. For more information on becoming a dual member, visit www.cose.org/dualmembership. Enjoy the stronger local & regional connections and expanded educational opportunities that being a member of both organizations can provide! Questions? Contact Patty Ryan at 216-226-2900. UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, January 22, 2016 Luncheon Meeting: Your Business, Your Community and the 2016 RNC Joseph Roman, CEO and President of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and Vice Chair of the 2016 Republican National Convention Host Committee. Sponsored by COSE COSE, First Federal Lakewood and Cox Business Business. Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center, Center 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland See page 2 for details. Tuesday, February 9 Fat Tuesday Business After Hours with the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce sponsored by Cox Business. Business Around The Corner (Warehouse Room) 18616 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 5:30-7pm. Cash bar. Friday, February 19 “A Championship Run for Your Business” with Bob Negen of WhizBang Training Live Interactive Video Training Event 7:30 Registration, 8am-12pm (one 30-minute break) Lakewood, 14725 Detroit Ave. Suite 108, Lakewood University of Akron Lakewood Chamber & DLBA members: $50 ($30 for each additional registration from same business/organization). Non-members: $60 ($40 each additional registration) See page 7 for details. Friday, March 11 Community Leaders Breakfast In partnership with Lakewood City Schools Harding Middle School View all upcoming Lakewood Chamber events at www.lakewoodchamber.org/events. lakewoodchamber.org Page 5 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 48 WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS Urban Bulk Foods Dennis Paszkowski 14021 Madison Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 Tel 216-644-6911 www.facebook.com/URBAN-BULK-FOODS-994636870586572 Retail Grocery GiGi’s Playhouse Cleveland Megan Lodge 15316 Detroit Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 Tel 216-529-3333 [email protected] www.gigisplayhouse.org/cleveland Down Syndrome Achievement Center (Nonprofit) Payscape Aaron Barcus 12407 Madison Ave. Lakewood OH 44107 Tel 216-313-8485 [email protected] www.payscape.com Payment Processing / Business Software COSE CORNER A Glimpse Inside the 10,000 Small Businesses Program Interested in learning more about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program or thinking about applying? This is an opportunity for you to get an inside peek at what the program is about. You will learn about the program, meet lead faculty member Larry Polena, participate in a mini-10ksb session, and engage with a panel of local small business owners who graduated from the program. See page 10 for details. Driving Cash Flow from Energy Efficiency Projects Webinar increasing number of small businesses are implementing upgrades that improve energy efficiency, reduce waste and minimize the impact on the environment. Business owners know that lower energy use translates into improved profitability and cash flow, and that investments in energy conservation measures can add significant value to business assets. Attend this webinar and learn how to evaluate your facility, identify rebates and incentives, coordinate with the installer(s) and determine the right debt financing option for your project. Wednesday January 27, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM. Free. Email [email protected] for more information. View & register for these and all upcoming COSE events at www.cose.org/events. lakewoodchamber.org VOLUME 1, ISSUE 48 Page 6 THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE 2015 HOLIDAY BID & BUY ONLINE AUCTION The 7th Annual Holiday Bid & Buy online auction is now closed. The auction was a great way for the region’s holiday shoppers and the 400,000+ members of the Bidding For Good community to shop online and shop local while making a difference: Over $4500 was raised in support of the Chamber’s economic development programs. The power and reach of the online auction continues to grow. This year we had winning bids from Lakewood, Strongsville, Bay Village, North Ridgeville, Cleveland, Willoughby Hills, Chagrin Falls, Lagrange OH and even Algonquin IL, Austin TX and Seattle WA! We love promoting and spreading the word about our great local businesses! Thanks to everyone who participated in this great community event – especially the businesses who donated items and our fabulous sponsors! Thank you to the following businesses who donated items to this year’s auction Burgers 2 Beer Lakewood City Schools Beat Cycles Paisley Monkey Italian Creations Sweet Designs Chocolatier Cox Business Steve Barry Buick Paula Reed GV Art + Design The Side Quest My Mind’s Eye 16-Bit Bar + Arcade Game Zone Carol and John’s Comic Book Shop Erie Design OfficeSprout Ranger Cafe @ West Shore Carol Lynn’s Salon Plus Dollar Bank Nature’s Bin West End Tavern Cleveland Vegan Indigo Perfumery Ohio Savings Bank (Div. of NYCB) Cleveland Magazine Jammy Buggars Dewey’s Pizza Hospice of the Western Reserve Around The Corner Georgetown Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Vosh Madison Avenue Car Wash AXA Advisors Lakewood Historical Society Mahall’s Twenty Lanes Cleveland--Airport Holiday Inn Cleveland Ice Cream Joy Artists Uncork’d Cleveland Home Title Bobo’s Smokin’ BBQ Pet’s General Store Serpentini Winterhurst Arena Gatherings Kitchen Beck Center for the Arts Lakewood Recreation Department Cozumel Restaurante Angelo’s Pizza Convey360 Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation Little Lakewood Pasta Company Maria Shinn of Shinn Lanter LLP The Movement Factory DMS Management Solutions The Dubis Group Baroness Virtual Services Thank you to our 2015 Holiday Bid & Buy Auction Sponsors: Mistletoe Sponsor: Star Sponsors: Jingle Bell Sponsor: lakewoodchamber.org A Championship Run for Your Business Bob Negen of WhizBang! Training Live Interactive Video Event Friday, February 19th 8:00am—12:00pm University of Akron Lakewood 14725 Detroit Ave. Ste. 108 Lakewood OH 44107 From hardware stores to gift stores to boutiques and beyond – every retail business faces challenges and opportunities. Take control of the trajectory of your retail enterprise – attend A Championship Run For Your Business on Friday, February 19th. A Championship Run For Your Business will feature two 90-minute virtual training sessions with Bob Negen, retail business expert, bestselling author of Marketing Your Retail Store in the Internet Age, and founder of WhizBang! Training. Bob Negen has taken the customer-focused business philosophy he developed at his own retail business and applied it to the new realities of retail: increased competition, incredible price pressure, and the availability of 24/7 shopping online. Bob’s hard-hitting and often hilarious training stories come from over two decades in the retail industry building his own retail store into a multi-store, multi-million-dollar operation. Registration begins at 7:30am Opening remarks at 8:00am Lakewood Chamber and Downtown Lakewood Business Alliance members: $50 for first attendee, $30 each additional registration from same business/organization. Non-Members: $60, $40 for each additional registration from same business/organization. For more information and to register: http://lakewoodchamber.org/a-championship-run-for-your-business/ VOLUME 1, ISSUE 48 Page 8 MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS Hospice of the Western Reserve is seeking volunteers to assist in private residences, nursing homes, assisted living communities, our two Hospice House locations, and hospital settings. The next series of volunteer classes will be held at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Great Lakes Conference Room, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, 44119, on Mondays and Thursdays, January 25, 28, February 1 and 4, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For more information, visit hospicewr.org or call 800.707.8922. Support Lakewood Catholic Academy and toast the Saints of LCA at “Sippin’ with the Saints’, a casual evening to support the students, faculty and programs of Lakewood Catholic Academy on Friday, January 22nd, 7-11pm at Around The Corner. Tickets are $25 (includes 2 drink tickets). The deadline to purchase tickets online is January 21st at noon. For more information contact Nikki Mohar, Director of Development, at 216-521-0559 x3026. The “Kegmas Tree” at Buckeye Beer Engine was picked up by BBC News and included in their list of ‘Christmas trees with a difference’ in the December 17th ‘Have Your Say’ column on www.bbc.com. Robert Wright, Chamber Board member and owner of the Beer Engine, designed the tree, and many local breweries donated their kegs! The Lake Erie Crushers managing members announced in October that Tom Kramig has taken over as President of the Crushers organization. With Tom and his wife Jacquiline running all daily operations the club hopes to have a more competitive team, several new exciting additions to the ballpark and an improved fan experience for next season. The Lake Erie Crushers kick off the 2016 season at home on May 12 at 7:05pm against the River City Rascals with a special Thursday night Home Opener and fireworks show. It will be the first of 48 home games at All Pro Freight Stadium as the Crushers look to return to the playoffs in pursuit of the 2016 Frontier League title. Has your business been featured in the news? Do you have an announcement or a one-time special event to share? Send your press release, link, or short summary to [email protected] by the 25th of this month. Items received by the 25th will be included in next month’s newsletter. FROM THE MARKETING DIRECTOR 2016 promises to be a great year for the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce! With help from our Chamber Board of Directors, we have revamped the Chamber calendar for 2016. Our new Speaker Series (see page 10) will give our members the opportunity to hear from regionally-known business & government leaders in the months of January, April, July and October. And our Education Task Force has planned a virtual training event, specific to our members and friends in retail, for February 19th (see page 7). But what about some of our traditional and longest running events, you ask? Are they still on the calendar? Yes! We hope to see all of you at the Annual Awards Luncheon, the New Teachers Luncheon, the joint luncheon with Rocky River, the Community Leaders Breakfast, the Annual Golf Outing, the Taste of Lakewood, and other educational & networking events throughout the year. Call the Chamber office for details on how you can market your business at these events. A marketing project that has been in the works for nearly a year will finally be unveiled toward the end of this month. Let me just say, if you haven’t liked the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce on Facebook, followed us on Twitter, and bookmarked our website, these should be on your list of New Year’s resolutions. Lastly, the Chamber has made an investment to upgrade our internal systems that will be of benefit to our members as well. Stay tuned for details, and Happy 2016! lakewoodchamber.org CHAMBER CONNECTION Page 9 DECEMBER EVENT PHOTOS CHAMBER HOLIDAY PARTY, 12/10/2015 Thank you to First Federal Lakewood for hosting our Chamber holiday party and to and our Membership and Marketing Task Force, especially co-chairs Heidi Finniff and Marty Foster, for organizing the event! Celebrating the ‘End of Prohibition’ (and the two drink ticket limit), Chamber members and friends rang in the holidays in the FFL lobby with music, an open bar and food provided by Chamber members Italian Creations, Creations Catering, Nature’s Bin Bin, and Gatherings Kitchen Kitchen. Brennan’s Catering The Bar Raffle was won by Mike DeStefano of DMS Management Solutions. Solutions Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle—including the cash won by Patrick and Urvashi O’Toole of O’Tooles Pub & Restaurant—were donated to Lakewood Community Services Center. Restaurant Center lakewoodchamber.org Page 10 2016 SPEAKER SERIES The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce announces The 2016 Speaker Series Join us for quarterly presentations featuring headline speakers discussing some of the region’s most interesting topics. Events can be purchased individually or as a series. Your Business, Your Community and the 2016 RNC Luncheon with Joseph Roman, CEO and President of the Greater Cleveland Partnership and Vice Chair of the 2016 Republican National Convention Host Committee. Friday, January 22nd, 2016 11:30am Lunch provided Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-members Rising Strong: The Cleveland Flea as an Innovator of Leading and Working in a Post-Industrial Rust Belt City Luncheon with Stephanie Sheldon, CEO and Founder of The Cleveland Flea. Friday, April 15th, 2016 11:30am Lunch provided The Clifton Club 17884 Lake Road, Lakewood Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-members “Meet the Brewers” Featuring a discussion on the emerging brewing industry and beer tasting with 4 local breweries. Thursday, July 14th, 2016 6-8pm Happy Hour The Clifton Club 17884 Lake Road, Lakewood Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-members What County Government is Doing for Your Business Luncheon with Armond Budish, Cuyahoga County Executive. Friday, October 21st, 2016 11:30am Lunch provided Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center 13000 Triskett Road, Cleveland Cost: $20 Members, $25 Non-members For more information visit lakewoodchamber.org. lakewoodchamber.org Page 11 Page 12 LAKEWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Promote your company/organization by placing an ad in the Chamber Connection newsletter! See below for more info, or visit www.lakewoodchamber.org. 16017 Detroit Avenue Lakewood OH 44107 Tel 216-226-2900 Fax 216-226-1340 Email [email protected] www.lakewoodchamber.org JOIN US! WE’RE IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR BUSINESS 2013 L A K E W O O D 2013C H A-2014 M B E Officers R OF COMMERCE Chairperson Vice Chair, Economic Development Vice Chair, Legislative & Governmental Affairs Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing Immediate Past President Treasurer CEO & President Julie Warren, Erie Design Bill Craighead, Cleveland Home Title Maria Shinn, Shinn Lanter LLP Heidi Finniff, First Federal Lakewood Cindy Einhouse, Beck Center for the Arts Mike DeStefano, DMS Management Solutions Patricia L. Ryan 20152015-2016 Board of Directors Ian Andrews Carol Barrett Steve Barry Michael Daso Kelly Flamos Marty Foster Mary Johnson John Lanson Cindy Lowrey Sharon Marrell Pete Nelson Brian Siftar Dru Siley Bob Wright LakewoodAlive Carol Lynn’s Salon Plus Steve Barry Buick AXA Advisors, LLC Mahall’s Twenty Lanes Conexo Communications Cornucopia, Inc. Cox Business Convey360 Marrell Music Dollar Bank Lakewood City Schools City of Lakewood Buckeye Beer Engine lakewoodchamber.org ADVERTISE IN THE CHAMBER CONNECTION NEWSLETTER Looking to get more exposure in our business community? Advertising your company or organization in our monthly e-newsletter is a great, cost effective method of reaching Chamber members, community business leaders, and friends of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce. The monthly e-newsletter is directly emailed to 1000+ individual email addresses, posted on the Chamber website, communicated out via the Chamber’s Facebook page and automatically sent out via Twitter (@lccohio). For more information on advertising and marketing opportunities, visit www.lakewoodchamber.org and under “Member Benefits” click on “Marketing Opportunities”.