August 2016 - 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] August 2016 Issue
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Date:
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Time:
Location:
Silver Springs Lodge
11:15am – 1:00 pm
(Come Early To Connect now at 11:15am)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Thursday, August 11
Cost:
$17 Members / $22 Non-Members
Meal:
Robert J. Events Catering: Sandwich platter,
pasta salad, potato chips, lemon bars
5070 Stow Road, Stow
Speaker:
Tom Lix, Founder/CEO Cleveland Whiskey
(CLICK HERE - for more info.)
Sponsor:
Howard Hanna—Christina Moretti, Realtor
ON-LINE EVENT REGISTRATION (www.smfcc.com)
We regret cancellations will not be accepted after noon on Monday, August 15 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 via e-mail to [email protected].
SMFCC AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR
8/2
8/4
8/4
8/5
8/11
8/16
8/24
9/1
9/1
9/1
9/2
12:00pm-1:00pm
8:00am-9:00am
4:00pm-7:00pm
8:30am-9:30am
7:30am-9:00am
11:15am-1:00pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
8:00am-9:00am
12:00pm-2:30pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
8:00am-9:00am
Program Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Grand Opening at Concord Mortgage Group
Membership Committee Meeting—CANCELLED
Board of Directors Meeting
Monthly Membership Luncheon
‘After Hours’ Networking - Marathon Financial Services
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Basket “Wrapping” Committee Meeting
Grand Opening at Grow with me Yoga
Friday on the GO! Great Lakes Honda
On Tap
SMFCC Office
4301 Darrow Road, Suite 2600
Next mtg. is the 2nd Fri. in Sept.
SMFCC Office
5070 Stow Road, Stow
176 E. Main Street, Suite 301, Kent
SMFCC Office
SMFCC Office
3087 Graham Rd., Stow
43 Pruitt Blvd., Akron
AUGUST AFTER HOURS - GET CONNECTED! STAY CONNECTED!
JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS!
8/24/16
Stow-Munroe Falls & Kent Area Chambers
Marathon Financial Services
176 East Main Street, Suite 301 - Kent
4:30p—6:30p
2016 STOW-MUNROE FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
WELCOME 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Jim Laber - AtNetPlus, Inc.
Vice President Kathy Romito - Western Reserve Hospital
Treasurer
Linda Trevorrow - Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Secretary
Jennifer Hamey - Perduk, Hamey & Assoc.
Immediate Past President
Tom Stephan - Retired, SMF City School District
Directors
Lindsay Hailer - Peoples Bank
Angela Kurlich - Angle Insurance Solutions
Tom Loepp - Thomas C. Loepp, Law Offices, Co, LPA
Ann Malthaner - SMF Public Library
John Pribonic - City of Stow Council At-Large
To
John Walter – Brandon Heating & Air Conditioning
STAFF
Doris Stewart – Executive Director
Tracie McNutt – Office Manager
Debbie Cochrane—Office Assistant
OUR MISSION
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 2016 SMFCC President’s Club Contributors (To-Date)
ABSHIRE & HAYLAN JEWELERS
ADVANCED CARE ENDODONTICS - DR. DAVID J. HARRIS, DDS
ANGLE INSURANCE SOLUTIONS, LLC
ATNETPLUS, INC.
AUDIO-TECHNICA, U.S., INC.
BELLA EYECARE
BENJAMIN & TREVORROW, INC.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES KATHY REID REALTY
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES SIMON & SALHANY REALTYLESLEE SALHANY, REALTOR
BRIAN D’ANTONIO - CITY OF STOW COUNCIL AT-LARGE
BRIMLOW BENEFITS AGENCY
CAFÉ O’PLAY
COFFEE NEWS
GRETA MORGAN
INTEGRITY AUTO CARE
J&S PRODUCTS, INC.
KAREN FRITSCHEL
KELLER WILLIAMS CHERVENIC REALTY - LEAH BABB
MARGIDA & ASSOCIATES, INC.
MICHAEL C. DAVIS, CPA, INC.
PAK COMPUTERS, INC.
PEOPLE’S BANK
PRINT-DIGITAL, INC.
REDMON FUNERAL HOME, INC.
RICHARD P. MARTIN CO., LPA
STAGED & STYLED
SUMMIT COUNTY COUNCIL - GLORIA RODGERS
TAYLORED MASSAGE THERAPY
THE EXECUTIVE COIN COMPANY
THOMAS C. LOEPP, LAW OFFICES, CO., LPA
WESTERN RESERVE FOOT CLINIC
WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITAL
YB12 COACH OF NORTHEAST OHIO
Check out our Chamber
Chatter column, every other
week in the Stow Sentry!
Thank You
2016 SMFCC
SERVICE PARTNERS
AtNetPlus, Inc.
Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Hudson Drive Self Storage
ALL PRESIDENT CLUB
CONTRIBUTIONS MADE from
JULY, 2016 thru JUNE 2017 will go
toward the 2017 scholarship fund.
Minimum donation is $100.00. If you are
interested in donating, please contact the
Chamber office or
CLICK HERE FOR MORE
INFORMATION!
To Read Chamber Chatter
Column Visit…
CLICK HERE
Thank you to all our
members who have renewed their
Chamber memberships!
Thomas Bahr - Individual
234-284-8261
Stow, OH
eNGines-LPG, LLC
Matthew Roeser
817-717-7633
10 N. Main Street, Munroe Falls, OH 44226
[email protected]
www.engines-lpg.com
Description of Business: Specializing in Natural Gas & Liquid
Petroleum Gas Engines
Upcoming
Grand Opening Ribbon Cuttings...
Grand Opening /Open House
4 - 7pm (4pm-Ribbon Cutting)
Concord Mortgage Group
4301 Darrow Rd., Suite 2600, Stow
RSVP Here or email [email protected]
Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting
GROW WITH ME
YOGA, LLC
* RESCHEDULED*
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016
4:30-6:30pm
(4:30-Ribbon Cutting)
3087 Graham Rd., Stow
RSVP Here or email [email protected]
HAVE YOU USED THE SMFCC WEBSITE AS A BENEFIT TO YOUR BUSINESS?
► Create Member to Member Deals (Coupons to Members only)
► Advertise Hot Deals (Coupons to anyone)
► Post Job Openings
► MUCH, MUCH MORE!
Click Here for a full list of BENEFITS!
Contact the Chamber Office if you have any
questions or need help!
MEMBER JOB OPENINGS!
Akron General LifeStyles - North
Cellar 59 Wine Bar & Wine Shop
Clarion Inn & Conference Center
Courtyard by Marriott Stow
Danbury Senior Living
EnviroScience
Freedom Design Kitchen & Bath
Karen Fritschel
Grow With Me Yoga
Hidden Lake Apartments
KSU / CAEST (College of Applied Engineering, Sustainability & Technology)
Kremer Realty, Inc.
Mentis Neuro Health
PAK Computers
Panera Bread
Partners in Time, LLC
Staged & Styled
Staybridge Suites- Stow
Stow Community Church / Stow Community Farmers Market
Judge Lisa Coates - Stow Municipal Court
Stow-Glen Retirement Village
Stow Sentry
Suncrest Gardens
The Gables of KentRidge
The Scissor Room
Thomas C. Loepp, Law Offices, Co., LPA
Western Reserve Hospital
Zane’s Foundation, Inc.
July Membership Luncheon
Thank you to our speaker, Mark
Nori—SMF High School Varsity
Football Head Coach
Thanks to our sponsor...
Food Catered by
LaShish Grill
3226 Kent Rd., Stow
MEMBER NEWS - REPORTED BY MEMBERS!
The Stow Dental Group would like to thank Stow and the surrounding communities for their support as they celebrate their 50th
Anniversary!
Congratulations and best wishes to Chelsea Sir Louis, State Farm and Matthew Obradovich on their marriage—July 22!
Bill Flinta, Westfield Bank will be installed as District Governor at the Kiwanis International District Convention August 12-14, 2016.
CONGRATULATIONS BILL!
Pokemongo Success! John Green from Café O’Play is welcoming Pokemon trainers to his location and offering incentives! Contact John if
you would like more information at 330-928-7517 or visit www.cafeoplay.com.
DON’T FORGET TO LOOK AT OUR MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DEALS! NEW DEALS ADDED ALL THE TIME!
4 Chambers of Commerce - REGISTER ASAP!
2016 SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
Limited to 19 registrants per Chamber
Please join us as we SPEED Network at this fun filled event.
You will have an opportunity to meet multiple Chamber Members from Cuyahoga Falls, Kent Area, Stow - Munroe Falls and Streetsboro.
You will also have an opportunity to present about your business in return. Similar to “Round Robin” style networking. Bring Business cards/flyers
and promotional items to give away such as pens, magnets or anything else you have that will help you promote your business.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Kent State Hotel and Conference Center - 215 S. Depeyster St., Kent
www.KentStateHotel.com
REGISTRATION: 1:00 pm EVENT: 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
$15.00 per person - includes networking & light refreshments - Chamber MEMBERS ONLY
PARKING IS NOT INCLUDED!
Only 1 person per Chamber Member Company may attend due to limited seating of 19 members total per Chamber.
Payment/RSVP Deadline – August 26, 2016
Click Here to Register or email [email protected] or 330-688-1579
APPLICATION - CLICK HERE (2nd Page)
2016 MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Date
Program/Speaker/Event
Place/Time
More Information
August 2, 2016
MATCO TOOLS - Call Center Career Fair
Multiple Job Open Positions Available
Staybridge Inn & Suites - 4351 Steels
Point Dr., Stow
4-7pm
Pre-register by sending your resume with contact
information to Sam Peruzzi at
[email protected] or
call 330-926-5418 CLICK HERE FOR FLYER
August 2, 2016
Western Reserve Hospital
Community Art Showcase - A SHOWCASE OF THE
COMMUNITY’S CREATIVITY
5:30-7:30pm at the Western Reserve
Hospital
RSVP for this FREE event by July 26 by going to
eventbrite.com and searching “Western Reserve
Hospital” or contact Kathy Romito at
[email protected]
August 2, 2016
Stow National Night Out
Stow City Center Complex, 3760 Darrow
Rd., Stow (On the lawn near SKIP Park)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
FREE
For details: Stow Parks & Recreation—330-6895100 or www.funinstow.com
August 10, 2016
Simplex-IT 9th Annual Summer Picnic
Food/Games/Giveaways/Great People/Good Times!
Stratford Building
4301 Darrow Rd., Stow
RSVP [email protected] or call if questions
at 234-380-1277
For more information - Click Here
August 11-12, 2016
Global Leadership Summit Simulcast hosted by
Riverwood Community Chapel
(Early Bird Pricing ends May 24)
Riverwood Chapel
1407 Fairchild Ave., Kent, OH 44240
9:30am-6:30pm
For more information contact 330-678-7000
ext. 110 or email [email protected] or
visit www.riverwoodchapel.org
August 15, 2016
Interchez Third Annual Golf Outing
Roses Run Country Club
2636 N. River Road, Stow
$80 per player inclues 18 hole scramble, cart,
beverages, lunch, and dinner. For details call
330-945-5319 or [email protected]
August 16, 2016
Rumble at the Reserve Blood Drive
Western Reserve Hospital
1900 23rd Street, Cuyahoga Falls
6am - 7pm
All donors will receive a free T-shiret. One donor
will receive a $250 gift card. - More Information
CLICK HERE
August 17, 2016
Chick-fil-A at Chapel Hill
National Dog Day
Chick-fil-A at Chapel Hill
420 Howe Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls
5-8pm
Bring your dog to the lawn (leashes required).
Receive a FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich
and doggie treat! For more information - CLICK
HERE
August 19, 2016
REDfish Promotions
Customer Appreciation Cookout
REDfish Promotions
149 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls
11:00am—1:00pm
For more information: 330-475-0350 or
www.redfishpromotions.com
August 19, 2016
2nd Annual Stow Youth Football & Cheerleading
“Night at the Races”
Emidio’s Banquet Center
48 E. Bath Rd., Cuyahoga Falls
Doors open - 6pm Buffet - 6:30pm
Post Time - 7:15pm
For more information: Brian Feliciano 330-6208168 or [email protected]
More Information - CLICK HERE
August 20, 2016
The Chief Louis A. Dirker, Jr. Memorial 5K Run & 1- Stow City Center Complex, 3760 Darrow
mile Walk - To benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Road, Stow
Society
August 22, 2016
Stow Historical Society’s Annual Picnic
Bring a dish to share with your own table service.
Meat & Drinks provided
Heritage Barn, 5120 Young Rd., Stow
6pm—Tours
6:30pm—Dinner w/meeting after
Square Dance after meeting
August 25, 2016
Busy Beans at Corner Cup Coffeehouse (3019
Graham Rd., Stow)
Drop in anytime between 1:30-2:30pm for
unstructured play, music and stories with
Miss Amanda from the SMF Public
Library.
For more information contact the SMFPL at 330688-3295 or www.smfpl.org
September 3, 2016
Stow Summer Sunset Blast
Silver Springs Park - 5238 Young Road
5pm—10pm (Fireworks, Zipline, food
trucks, super heroes show)
For more information, visit funinstow.com or call
330-689-5100
September 18, 2016
PawFest at Bow Wow Beach!
Bow Wow Beach at Silver Springs Park
10am—4pm
Pet-related vendors, contests & more!
FREE (parking donation)
For information: funinstow.com
September 24, 2016
8th Annual Kelly Reeves Memorial Golf Outing
Oak Knolls Golf Course, Kent
More details to come.
October 1-2, 2016
Stow Historical Society’s
Annual Harvest Festival
Visit www.stowhistory.org/harvestfestival/vendors/ for more information
Contact John Baranek at 330-689-2852 if
interested in participating or volunteering or email
[email protected]
October 7, 2016
OPEN M—Fire and Ice
Todaro’s Party Center
6pm - 10pm
For information on tickets or sponsorships,
contact Aimee Juarez 330-434-0110 x 418 or
[email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
October 13, 2016
RED’s 11th Annual Customer Appreciation Luncheon REDfish Promotions
149 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls
11:00am—1:00pm
For details: 330-475-0350 or
www.redfishpromotions.com
October 23, 2016
SMF High School Swim and Dive Team MUMMY
For more information contact the SMF Athletic
Register and more information visit
www.ladjr5k.com
SMFCC MEMBERS HAVE PRIME SPACES AVAILABLE
**MEDICAL/DENTAL/VETERINARY GENERAL OFFICES AVAILABLE** Available in the Spring/Summer of 2016, 3800 sf office space at 4491 Darrow
Road, Stow. Contact Dr. Kenneth Nixon (Western Reserve Foot Clinic) at 330-689-3338 for more details.
**COMMERCIAL PROPERTY AVAILABLE** Offers great location in the heart of Stow. Building offers access to large meeting room and well-equipped
kitchen. Existing tenants include Cutler Real Estate, Alexiou Dental Arts, Person-Centered Therapy and Stow Insurance. Available space in lower level:
317 sq. ft. ($395/mo*); 414 sq. ft. ($550/mo*); 677 sq. ft. ($795/mo.*); 1271 sq. ft. - could be divided ($1395/mo.*) *Lease amounts includes all utilities
except phone. No Common Area Maintenance Fee. Contact Ed Combs, owner at 330-990-2127 or [email protected] or visit website at
www.OfficeSpaceforLeaseStowOH.com
**OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE** Hudson Drive Self Storage facility has several office spaces available located at 4381 Hudson Drive, Stow. Contact
Lou Murie at 330-928-4383.
**FINISHED OFFICE/WAREHOUSE SUITES – FOR LEASE** 1,200 - 5,000 SQ FT locations available on Hampshire Road. Call 330-940-2400 or visit
www.mrtproperties.net
**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]
**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.
UPCOMING 2016 “LUNCHEON” SPONSORS
THANK YOU!
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UPCOMING 2016 “AFTER HOURS”
SPONSORS
THANK YOU!
August 24, 2016
Joint After Hours With Kent
Area Chamber
October 26, 2016
September 28, 2016
SHOPPING FOR…
Small Business Resources & More!
Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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As a member of the SMFCC, you can receive a
discount off your monthly SummaCare
medical premium contact the SMFCC office
[email protected]
BUSINESS MATTERS
NEWSLETTER
Workers’ Compensation!
•As a member of the SMFCC, you can potentially save up to 53% on
worker’s compensation rates.
•CareWorks Consultants, Inc.
Click here to download an authorization permitting CCI to provide a NO-Cost,
NO-Obligation analysis. To learn more, call Bob Nicoll 1-800-837-3200 or visit
CareWorksConsultants.com.
Customized Practical Skill-Based
Training: The Next Step in Safety
Payroll Reporting for Corporate Offices
UPCOMING DEADLINES
UPDATE! The first-ever payroll True-up
period for private employers begins
July 1, 2016. Reports are due to the BWC
no later than Aug. 15, 2016.
Member to Member Discounts!
•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
New Member
to Member
Discounts
Added!
•Click here for a complete list of member-to-member
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.
STARTING IN SEPTEMBER!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
First Friday Networking On The GO!
September 2, 2016
8am-9am
Great Lakes Honda - 43 Pruitt Blvd., Akron, OH
FREE for Members Only!
7 Chamber of Commerce Invited!
Cuyahoga Falls ▪ Hudson ▪ Kent Area ▪ Stow-Munroe Falls
Streetsboro ▪ Tallmadge ▪ Twinsburg
A professional business leaders networking reception before
work the first Friday of every month.
Bring business cards and your 30 second business
commercial.