September/October 2014 - Willoughby Western Lake County

September/October 2014
“Linking Business to Community for Prosperity!”
Proudly Serving the Communities of:
Eastlake, Kirtland, Lakeline, Timberlake, Wickliffe, Willowick, Willoughby, and Willoughby Hills
Upcoming Events for September and October
Candidates and Issues Luncheon
Hosted in partnership with the Willoughby Rotary and the Lake County
Retired Teachers Association
Monday, September 8th, 11:00AM-1:00PM at Pine Ridge Country Club
Become a more informed voter! Come hear from candidates running for
office and learn more about the issues that will affect our future.
Register here.
Business After Hours - September 18th
5:00-7:00PM at the Raddison Eastlake, 35000 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, 44095
Come network, play The Price is Right, give your one-minute pitch, and
socialize with other Chamber members at this fun event! Register here.
Think Manufacturing Student Expo
October 8th, 5:00-7:00PM at W-E High School
Local high school students and parents are invited to meet with companies to
learn more about great careers in manufacturing! Several sponsor and Booth
opportunities! Learn more here.
Hosted by the Lake County Chambers and the AWT
October Membership Meeting and Luncheon :
Every life has a story. – Delivering optimal customer service to every individual.
Tuesday , October 21st, 11:30AM – 1:00PM at LaVera Party Center
Learn the practices behind providing exceptional customer service at this must-attend
luncheon! Presented by Billie McDonald of Chick-Fil-A, and George Philips of G.M.
Phillips, Inc.
Register here.
October Business After Hours
Tuesday, October 2nd, 5:00-7:00PM at the
Andrews Osborne Academy Phoenix House.
Enjoy an evening of cocktails, jazz, and
networking!
Register here.
For any Chamber events, register online at www.wwlcchamber.com or call 942-1632.
Chamber News
Enhance your credibility!
Add the Chamber’s logo to your website to let your customers and clients know you’re
a Member and showcase the added credibility a Chamber membership brings to your
business!
Become a Board member!
Are you interested in joining a passionate Board of Directors that promotes and supports
business in Western Lake County? Chair a planning committee, share your expertise,
and play a significant role in facilitating the mission of the Chamber! Applications will be
accepted until October 3rd, 2014.
2014 Small Business Convention!
The largest small business convention in the Midwest! October 22-24. COSE is also
giving away $40,000 in the Business Pitch Competition at this year’s Convention
-submissions due Sept 5! If you’re an aspiring business owner or run an early stage small
business, this is your opportunity to get funding with no strings attached! Apply today!
Perfect your professional soft skills at a special rate!
This Fall, receive a 20% discount on select courses like HR Legalities, Mediation
Training, Leadership, Employee Relations, and more!
Save the date for the 16th Annual LCDC Economic Forum
October 1st, 2014, 7:30-9:30. Visit the LCDC website for more information.
Upcoming Seminar on Workers Comp
Earn safety credits at this free half-day seminar, September 18th! CompManagement will soon be eliminating
their hard copy mailer of CompNotes; stay connected through email, their website, Twitter, LinkedIn, and
Google +.
Latest LCOPEDA News
This issue includes an update about the Lost Nation Airport transfer from Willoughby
to Lake County, and how this change is attracting local investors!
2015 is almost here! Look for your membership invoice in the
mail this October.
Need seasonal or part time help for your business? Lakeland’s Seasonal/Part Time Job
Fair is September 23rd!
Protect yourself from the flu!
Chamber member Lake Health is offering onsite flu shots at your company’s location, $30.00
per person. Learn more here, or call 440-354-1933 for details.
New Member Benefit – Coggno Online Training Courses!
Whether your employees need training on QuickBooks, business management, or you
need to stay up-to-date on important compliance regulations, online training offered
by Coggno in partnership with the Chamber is cost-effective and lets employees learn
on their own pace! See available courses here! We also invite you to a free webinar on
Online Training for Your Workplace to understand how online training can revolutionize
the ways in which you educate and certify your team! September 24th at 11AM.
WEBINAR ATTENDEES ALSO RECIEVE A FREE COURSE!
5 Ways the Willoughby-Eastlake
Public Library
Can Help You Build Your Business for
FREE!
1. Technology classes: Take a class! Did you
know that the library has FREE computer
and technology classes available to everyone
in our community? You can learn everything
from basic computer skills to Google Drive &
Google Docs to using Windows 8.
2. Invite us in: Our skilled librarians can
come out to your business and let your employees know about all of our great services. We can bring library
card applications, giveaways and talk about our databases that can help your business.
3.Nonfiction titles: How-to books are everywhere! Do you have a great idea for your business but aren’t sure
where to start? What’s all this branding talk? How can you market your business on a small budget? Chances
are, someone has written a book about what you need. We have eBooks and print titles available. All you need is
a library card.
4. WOW! W-E Library On Wheels: We have a mobile library that we can set-up and bring to your business for
your employees. You pick the topic and we bring the books, magazines and giveaways. Employees can check out
titles on the spot!
5. Get inspired: Visit one of our 4 libraries in Eastlake, Willoughby, Willoughby Hills and Willowick. Get to
know our friendly staff & librarians who are available to help you find what you are looking for and let you
know about our latest digital services.
If you are interested in having a WOW! mobile library visit your business or would like to invite a speaker to
talk to your staff about our exciting FREE services, please contact lori.caszatt@welibrary.info or 440-943-2203.
You can find more information on our classes, locations and how to download eMedia at WE247.org. View
online here.
New website for the Lake County Chambers of
Commerce!
The Lake County Chambers of Commerce, of which we are a member, has a brand new website at
LakeCountyChambers.com. Why should you care? Because you’re on it, of course! It not only lists all OUR
members and all our members’ events, but also the members and events at the Mentor Chamber,
Painesville Chamber, and Madison-Perry Area Chamber! The Lake County Chambers is requesting
business bloggers: Write a couple paragraphs about what you know in your line of work, include a photo,
and send it to exec@mpacc.org for review.
Have you connected with us on
Facebook yet?
It’s a great way to see photos from
past events, hear about new benefits of
membership, and more! If you’ve already Liked
the Chamber’s Page but don’t see any posts,
make sure you’ve selected “Follow” next to the
Like button on our profile! This will indicate
to Facebook that you would like to see our
content! Connect here.
The purpose of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce is to enhance the economic
growth of our communities by promoting, developing and supporting business in our communities.
Welcome New Members
Lakeview Resorts, LLC.
Mark Cain
20 River Drive
Eastlake, OH 44095
Phone: (440) 466-8773
Email: lakevu4u@aol.com
Murray & Black
Jefferey Black
38109 Euclid Avenue
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone: (440) 946-5297
Fax: (440) 946-0644
Website: http://www.murrayblacklaw.
Crossfit Tornado
Wojtek Wencel
36540 Biltmore Place
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone: (216) 324-8356
Website: http//:www.crossfittornado.com
Email: info@crossfittornado.com
com/
Email: jeffblack@murrayblacklaw.com
Circulatory Centers of Ohio, LLC
Darlene Verno
34500 Chardon Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094
Phone: (216) 999-3531
Fax: (216) 999-4756
Website: http://www.veinhealth.com
Email: dverno@circcenters.com
Fuentes Counceling Services, LLC.
Debra Fuentes
36 Public Square, STE 202
Willoughby, OH 44094
Phone: (440) 488-4081
Fax: (440) 545-6979
Email: dfuentes@
fuentescounselingservices.com
Northeast Ohio Media
Josie Passafiume
1801 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 999-3531
Fax: (216) 999-4765
Website: http://NEOhiomediagroup.com
Email: jpassafiume@cleveland.com
Thank you to all of our
2014 ArtsFest Sponsors!
Saturday, July 19, 2014
10
am to 5pm
In cooperation with The City of Willoughby...
23rd
Annual
Held in Downtown Willoughby • FREE ADMISSION!
Presented by:
www.wwlcchamber.com • 440-942-1632
Sponsored by:
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