January 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: smfcc@smfcc.com January 2016 Issue
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING—ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON
Date:
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Time:
11:15am – 1:30 pm (time extended only if needed)
(Come Early To Connect now at 11:15am)
(RSVP EARLY FOR THIS POPULAR LUNCHEON
BEFORE JANUARY 14, 2016)
Location:
Acker-Moore Memorial Post (VFW)
3733 Fishcreek Rd., Stow
Cost:
$17 Members / $22 Non-Members
Catered by Kirbies Meats & Catering
Program:
The Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber of Commerce, City of Stow, City of Munroe Falls and the SMFCC Economic
Development Committee will recognize several outstanding businesses for
their economic impact in our communities.
Sponsors:
Old Carolina Barbecue Company & Seven Seventeen Credit Union
ON-LINE EVENT REGISTRATION (www.smfcc.com)
We regret cancellations will not be accepted after noon on Monday, January 18th 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 party via e-mail to smfcc@smfcc.com.
SMFCC JANUARY 2016 CALENDAR
1/5
1/7
1/12
1/14
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21
1/27
1/28
2/2
12:00pm-1:00pm
8:00am—9:00am
8:00am-12:00pm
7:30am-11:30am
Office Closed
11:15am-1:30pm
10:00am-11:00am
8:00am-1:00pm
4:30pm-6:30pm
8:00am-9:30am
12:00pm-1:00pm
Program Committee Meeting
Economic Development Committee Meeting
Adult Leadership Community/Business Day
Board / Strategic Planning Meeting
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monthly Membership Meeting (Business Awards Lunch)
SMF Community Showcase Committee
Adult Leadership Class Day
After Hours Networking—Corner Cup Coffeehouse
Women2Women Breakfast - The Gables of Hudson
Program Committee Meeting
Zeppe’s
SMFCC Office
Staybridge Suites
SMFCC Office
Acker-Moore Memorial Post
SMFCC Office
SMFCC Office
3019 Graham Rd., Stow
5400 Darrow Rd., Hudson
Beef O’Brady’s
JANUARY AFTER HOURS—GET CONNECTED! STAY CONNECTED!
January 27, 2016
Corner Cup Coffeehouse * 3019 Graham Road, Stow
NEW TIME! 4:30pm—6:30pm
Reservations online at www.smfcc.com
or click here or email: smfcc@smfcc.com
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, Tomas C. Loepp, Law Offices, Co, LPA
Ann Malthaner - SMF Public Library
John Pribonic - City of Stow Council At-Large
John Walter– Brandon Heating & Air Conditioning
STAFF
Doris Stewart – Executive Director
Tracie McNutt – Office Manager
Debbie Cochrane—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 2016 SMFCC President’s Club Contributors (To-Date)
BENJAMIN & TREVORROW, INC.
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES SIMON &
SALHANY REALTY - LESLEE SALHANY, REALTOR
BRIAN D’ANTONIO - CITY OF STOW COUNCIL AT-LARGE
BRIMLOW BENEFITS AGENCY
CAFÉ O’PLAY
J&S PRODUCTS, INC.
PAK COMPUTERS, INC.
PEOPLE’S BANK
STAGED & STYLED
TAYLORED MASSAGE THERAPY
THOMAS C. LOEPP, LAW OFFICES, CO., LPA
Thank You
2016 SMFCC
SERVICE PARTNERS
AtNetPlus, Inc.
Benjamin & Trevorrow, Inc.
Hudson Drive Self Storage
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.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Check out our
Chamber Chatter
column, every
other week in the
Stow Sentry!
To Read Chamber Chatter
CLICK HERE
Thank you to all our
members who have renewed their
Chamber memberships!
iP3 Repair
Bryan Cargill
234-206-1349
3266 Kent Road, Stow 44224
ip3repair@icloud.com
www.ip3repair.com
Description of Business: Repair of broken smartphones, iPhones,
iPads, tablets, iPods, and recycling of old cell phones, computers,
laptops and more!
AUTOZONE
Richard Vincent
330-677-0775
4444 Kent Road, Stow 44224
automgr@yahoo.com
www.autozone.com
Description of Business: Auto parts retailer
Referred by: Chrome Customs, LLC
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES KATHY
REID REALTY
H. F. Butch Baer
330-650-2600
3602 Darrow Road, Stow 44224
hbaerjr@bhhsreid.com
www.berkshirehathawayhs.com
Description of Business: Real Estate
Referred by: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Kathy Reid
Packet Brigade, LLC
Damian Huising
314-722-5380
P. O. Box 1533, Stow, OH 44224
sales@packetbrigade.com
www.packetbrigade.com
Description of Business: Information Technology Management,
Network Engineering, Data Center Engineering, Cyber Security
Referred by: AtNetPlus, Inc.
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!
Stow-Munroe Falls Community Showcase
BOOTHS & ADVERTISING AVAILABLE
Saturday, April 2, 2016 (10am-5pm)
Sunday, April 3, 2016 (11am-4pm)
Stow-Munroe Falls High School (3227 E. Graham Road, Stow, OH 44224)
Showcase Booth Application w/layout – Click Here
EARLY BIRD PRICING UNTIL 1/22/16!
Showcase Booklet Advertising Opportunities – Click Here- GREAT RATES & EXPOSURE!
31,000+ DISTRIBUTION–MORE Showcase Advertising BOOKLETS CIRCULATED THAN EVER
BEFORE!
More Details About the Event – Click Here
PLEASE NOTE: You must return the enclosed application with payment
before January 22, 2016 to receive the EARLY BIRD PRICING!
Booth assignments will be made based on the earliest receipt of both the signed application AND your payment.
Please keep in mind that the earlier you respond, the better your chances are on being placed in the area of your choice!
EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS JANUARY 22, 2016
BOOTH SPACE APPLICATION - Click Here
ADVERTISING APPLICATION - Click Here
January W2W
Breakfast
Thursday, January 28, 2016 (8am-9:30am)
Speaker:
Topic:
Location:
Cost:
Angela Strach-Gotthardt, Secret Tea Society
History of Tea
The Gables of Hudson, 5400 Darrow Road, Stow
$12.00/members $17.00/non-members per person
(Breakfast Buffet Included)
RSVP: ONLINE RESERVATIONS at www.smfcc.com
Stow-Munroe Falls Chamber at smfcc@smfcc.com or 330-688-1579
SPONSORED BY:
Invite a Friend!
We regret cancellations will not be accepted after noon on Monday,
January 25th 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.
December Breakfast
2015 HOLIDAY PARTY
Congratulations to
KAREN
FRITSCHEL
winner of the 50th
Anniversary TV!
For more Holiday Party
Pictures visit our
Facebook Page Here!
THANK YOU SPONSORS!
A-1 Parking Lot Services
Altercare Transitional Care of the
Western Reserve, Inc.
Aegis 360 Consulting
Northwest Bank
Old Carolina Barbecue Company
Partners in Time, LLC
SarahCare
Thomas C. Loepp Law Offices, Co., LPA
TITLE Boxing - Stow
Western Reserve Hospital
Hudson School of Music - Music Sponsor
Panera Bread –Dessert Sponsor
2016 MEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR
Date
Program/Speaker/Event
PlaceTime
More Information
January 28, 2016
REDfish Promotions MultiChamber Network Gathering
149 Portage Trl., Cuyahoga Falls
(showroom) 5-7pm
For more information contact 330-475-0350
or rusty@redfishpromotions.com
February 27, 2016
Kiwanis Trivia Night
Silver Springs Lodge
MEMBER NEWS - REPORTED BY MEMBERS!
Two SMFCC Members, AtNetPlus, Inc. & EnviroScience Inc. have been selected by the Case Western Reserve University and the
Weatherhead School of Management as 2015 Weatherhead 100 Award winners. The Award recognizes the 100 fastest growing
companies in Northeast Ohio based on revenue over the past five years. Congratulations AtNetPlus, Inc & EviroScience, Inc.!
Congratulations Gavin Scott Salon & Spa for its 2015 Pillar Award Honoree for community service!
Staged & Styled recently remodeled and staged a home in Cuyahoga Falls (available for short-term rentals, overnight accommodations,
company retreats or employees from out of town & MORE!) Contact Kim Ausbury at Staged & Styled for your staging needs at 234-6780836 or visit www.stagedandstyled.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 wellequipped 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 ecombs09@gmail.com 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.
**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** 1,200 - 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 Roberta@emmcocorp.com (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 agupta@theaggroup.com
**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 330-388-9814 or email victor.hutnik@gmail.com, or
Deborah Hutnik at 330-808-3273 or email deborah.hutnik@gmail.com. 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.
**OFFICE WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE** 752 McCauley Road, Stow, Nice Office Warehouse Building for Lease, 1,750 sq ft office and 3,750
warehouse/storage I-2 Industrial Zoning Warehouse currently being renovated $2,750/month. Contact Anna 330-686-0901 – anna@vizmeg.com.
**PRIME LOCATION ON ROUTE 91–OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE** 4704 Darrow Road 1,000 sq ft $700/month Contact Anna 330-6860901 – anna@vizmeg.com
UPCOMING 2016 “LUNCHEON” SPONSORS
THANK YOU!
January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016
April 19, 2016
February 16, 2016
August 16, 2016
May 17, 2016
September 20, 2016
March 16, 2015
July 19, 2016
October 18, 2016
November 15, 2016
CONGRATULATIONS 2015 STOW SENTRY
“BUSINESS OF THE MONTH” PROMO AD WINNERS!
**Win a “FREE” Ad in the Stow Sentry. Chamber Members just drop your
business card in the entry box at each luncheon!**
Drawn in
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Bob Dianetti - YB12 Coach
Kyla Williger - Williger Legal Group, LLC
Lindsay Hailer - Peoples Bank
Denise Czech-Dydo - The Gables of Hudson
Larry Weitzell - A1 Parking Lot Services
Karen Fritschel - Donated to Stow Parks & Rec.
Jessica Koly - LifeCenter Plus
Mary Beth Handschumacher - Brimlow Benefits Agency
Jill Patterson - American Red Cross
Sharlene Cheznez - Interchez
UPCOMING 2016 “AFTER HOURS”
SPONSORS
THANK YOU!
PERFECT
CHOICE
FITNESS
February 24, 2016
March 23, 2016
Progressive “After Hours”
Details to follow!
May 25, 2016
January 27, 2016
July 27, 2016
August 24, 2016
Joint After Hours With
Kent Chamber
October 26, 2016
Septembe 28, 2016
SHOPPING FOR…
Small Business Resources & More!
Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!

As a member of the SMFCC, you can receive a
discount off your monthly SummaCare
medical premium contact the SMFCC office
smfcc@smfcc.com
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.
Information on Group
Retrospective Rating
What You Need to Know About Applying
For Ohio Workers’ Compensation
Coverage
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 chamberprogram@constantcontact.com or
call the SMFCC office at 330-688-1579.
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