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lakewoodchamber.org WE’RE IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR BUSINESS JULY 5, 2017 CHAMBER CONNECTION INSIDE THIS ISSUE: THIS MONTH’S MEETING 2 TASK FORCE NEWS 3 UPCOMING EVENTS 4 COSE CORNER 5 WELCOME NEW MEMBERS 12 GOLF OUTING INFO 13- 14 MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS 10 SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Awards Luncheon Recap: page 7 Taste of Lakewood Recap: pages 8-9 Welcome New Board Members: page 9 Awards Luncheon photos: page 12 Dear Chamber Members, The Taste of Lakewood is a successful showcase for our restaurants, merchants and the community, and we host other events throughout the year that offer networking and marketing opportunities. Very few, however, present the chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS! This awesome event is the Annual Scramble for Lakewood Golf Outing. This year’s outing is on Monday, August 28 at Avon Oaks Country Club. This is a new course for our outing, and the scramble makes it fun for all levels of golfers. However, the prizes and contest holes are what set this golf outing apart. Thanks to Steve Barry Buick, we have a Hole in One Contest for a 2017 Buick Encore, and you can qualify for a Million Dollar Hole in One Contest! There are also valuable prizes at all of the Par 3 Holes. We’re teaming up with three great business organizations: Pillars of Lakewood and the Lakewood/ Rocky River Sunrise and Noon Rotary Clubs. This draws golfers from all over and the day becomes an effective and fun way to connect and build relationships outside of the office. Not a golfer? Join us for dinner, volunteer or sponsor the event. Sponsorships are available at a variety of price levels and it’s a smart and easy way to market your business to over 100 professionals and show support for your local business community. To sponsor, register for golf, or find out more about the 2017 Annual Scramble for Lakewood, visit the website at www.lakewoodchamber.org/annual-scramble/ or contact us at 216-226-2900. See you on the links! FROM THE CEO & PRESIDENT VOLUME 1, ISSUE 66 THANK YOU TO OUR JULY SPONSORS

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T H I S M O N T H ’ S

M E E T I N G 2

T A S K F O R C E

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U P C O M I N G

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S P E C I A L P O I N T S

O F I N T E R E S T :

• Awards Luncheon

Recap: page 7

• Taste of Lakewood

Recap: pages 8-9

• Welcome New Board

Members: page 9

• Awards Luncheon

photos: page 12

Dear Chamber Members,

The Taste of Lakewood is a successful showcase for our restaurants, merchants and the community,

and we host other events throughout the year that offer networking and marketing opportunities. Very

few, however, present the chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS! This awesome event is the Annual

Scramble for Lakewood Golf Outing.

This year’s outing is on Monday, August 28 at Avon Oaks Country Club. This is a new course for our

outing, and the scramble makes it fun for all levels of golfers. However, the prizes and contest holes

are what set this golf outing apart. Thanks to Steve Barry Buick, we have a Hole in One Contest for a

2017 Buick Encore, and you can qualify for a Million Dollar Hole in One Contest! There are also

valuable prizes at all of the Par 3 Holes.

We’re teaming up with three great business organizations: Pillars of Lakewood and the Lakewood/

Rocky River Sunrise and Noon Rotary Clubs. This draws golfers from all over and the day becomes an

effective and fun way to connect and build relationships outside of the office.

Not a golfer? Join us for dinner, volunteer or sponsor the event. Sponsorships are available at a

variety of price levels and it’s a smart and easy way to market your business to over 100 professionals

and show support for your local business community.

To sponsor, register for golf, or find out more about the 2017 Annual Scramble for Lakewood, visit the

website at www.lakewoodchamber.org/annual-scramble/ or contact us at 216-226-2900.

See you on the links!

F R O M T H E C E O & P R E S I D E N T

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T H I S M O N T H ’ S E V E N T : A N N U A L A W A R D S L U N C H E O N

Join us for the third event in our 2017 Speaker Series:

Shane Vidovic & Ted Dupaski, owners of The Proper Pig Smokehouse, present "The Secret Sauce"

a happy hour food & beverage sampling event and panel discussion with several notable

restaurateurs and barbeque experts from across the region. Shane Vidovic and Ted Dupaski,

owners of The Proper Pig Smokehouse, will moderate the discussion on the tremendous popularity

of BBQ, restaurant menu and recipe inspirations, and which bourbons and beers pair best with

their ‘Secret Sauce.’

Thursday, July 13th, 6-8pm at Mahall’s Twenty Lanes, 13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood

$20 Members, $25 Non-members

Attention members: Have you created your online member account yet? As a Lakewood Chamber

member you have the opportunity to:

♦ market your business to consumers visiting the Chamber website by enhancing your informational

home page

♦ post hot deals, member-to-member deals, job postings, and events

♦ add keywords to help consumers find you when they run searches

♦ register for events and pay membership dues online

Create your login today! Contact Val Mechenbier at [email protected] to set up your

account.

U P D A T E Y O U R O N L I N E P R O F I L E : C R E A T E Y O U R A C C O U N T T O D A Y

Register today! http://lakewoodchamberoh.chambermaster.com/events/details/the-secret-sauce-bbq-bourbon-beer-354

T H A N K Y O U T O O U R J U L Y S P O N S O R S

Have you responded to the Member Survey yet?

This is your Chamber of Commerce and your input and feedback are important. Visit

h�p://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07ee3f80ztj1wd4yhe/a0114j4kafod5/gree+ng

to par+cipate in the survey and help us determine how we can help you grow your business.

B E H E A R D : T A K E O U R O N L I N E S U R V E Y

lakewoodchamber.org

Economic Development Task Force

The City of Lakewood is partnering with LakewoodAlive and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce on a new commercial space availability

pla.orm that will create a comprehensive list of commercial vacant proper+es that are for sale and lease, and draw more a�en+on to

business opportuni+es in Lakewood. The new program is available on the City of Lakewood’s website at

h�p://www.onelakewood.com/AvailableProper+es and the link is also on the Chamber website under Economic Development.

Membership & Marketing Task Force

Our fiscal year begins on July 1st and that means it’s time to renew your membership in the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce! You

should have received your annual dues invoice by email or mail in late June. Our goal is to remain relevant to your organization and

provide you with a strong return on your dues investment. In today’s newsletter there are dozens of examples of how we work for our

members every day.

However, to maximize the benefits of your Chamber membership, you have to get involved. Paying your annual dues just isn’t enough.

Make an investment of time and effort in Chamber activities - come to the monthly luncheons, volunteer for a committee, join us at a

Business after Hours or sponsor an event. Simply put, what you get out of Chamber membership is directly relative to what you put

into it.

Legislative & Governmental Affairs Task Force

The proposed amendments to our Constitution & By-laws were approved by a unanimous vote at our general meeting, held at noon

on May 18, 2017 at Roundstone Insurance. With the recent revisions, the Board of Directors will increase from 21 members to 24

members, 3 of whom shall be permanent members. In addition, the Chamber has the option to mail the election ballot electronically

or by regular U.S. mail. For a full copy of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Constitution and Bylaws, please contact our office at

216-226-2900.

Education & Programming Task Force

It was so popular and fun, we just have to do it again! The Education Task Force is hosting Lakewood’s

2nd PechaKucha Night on Thursday, September 21st at Around the Corner. This year’s theme is “Tell Us

Your Story”, sponsored by Lakewood Public Library. This fast paced and entertaining evening will feature

some of Lakewood’s most prominent professionals telling us their career stories and entrepreneurial

journeys in the PechaKucha 20x20 format! Stay tuned for more details.

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►Interested in getting involved with one of our Task Forces or committees? Contact Patty Ryan at [email protected].

T A S K F O R C E & C O M M I T T E E N E W S

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New benefits available with dual

membership in COSE and the Lakewood

Chamber of Commerce

Dual members now have access to new

resources and opportunities for your

business.

Join the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

and COSE at the Savings and Support

Level or the Business Connections Level and

receive standard benefits at each level plus

additional opportunities and resources.

Contact COSE with your questions about dual

membership at 216-592-2355 or email

[email protected].

For over 40 years, COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) has protected

and advocated for the small businesses in the region. As the region’s small

business expert organization, COSE offers its members networking and

educational events, advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues and cost-

effective group purchasing programs. The programs and services COSE

offers are designed to grow Northeast Ohio’s small business community

successfully.

D O U B L E Y O U R B E N E F I T S W I T H A C H A M B E R / C O S E D U A L M E M B E R S H I P

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

View all upcoming Lakewood Chamber events at www.lakewoodchamber.org.

Monday, August 28th

Annual Scramble for Lakewood Golf Outing

With Lakewood/Rocky River Sunrise & Noon Rotary Clubs and Pillars of Lakewood

Avon Oaks Country Club, 32300 Detroit Road, Avon

Sponsorship and registration information: http://lakewoodchamber.org/annual-scramble/

Friday, August 11th

61st Annual New Teachers Luncheon

Sponsored by Ohio Educational Credit Union

Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood

Marketing opportunities are available: Tabletop Sponsorships ($50, limited space available),

Take a Teacher to Lunch ($20), provide a Door Prize, and/or donate to the New Teacher Gift Bags!

The event registration link will also allow you to prepay for a Tabletop Sponsorship and to purchase a lunch for a new teacher:

http://lakewoodchamberoh.chambermaster.com/events/details/61st-annual-new-teachers-luncheon-368

Thursday, July 13th

The Secret Sauce: BBQ,, Bourbon & Beer

Sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Lakewood, COSE, Cox Business, and First Federal Lakewood

See details on page 2.

C O S E C O R N E R

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Register for COSE events at www.cose.org/events

Getting Away: 4 Ways to Recharge Without Neglecting Your Business

Vacation season is upon us and contrary to what you might think, it is possible for you to get away to recharge

your batteries without everything falling apart back at your business. Read about four tips you can use to help

achieve more balance in your personal and professional lives at http://www.cose.org/focus

A Silver Bullet for Hiring the Right People

Are you looking to systemize the hiring process at your company? Two behavioral profile

solutions that you might want to check out that will help you consistently bring in

candidates who best fit what you’re looking for: http://www.cose.org/focus

Exploring the Benefits of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small

Businesses Program

Peer learning, relevant and information-packed courses, help in identifying opportunities

and the chance to build long-lasting relationships are four of the benefits of the free

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. Learn more about how this program

could help your small business grow: http://www.cose.org/focus

Here’s a real-world example of exactly how much money one Northeast Ohio manufacturing company saved following its energy

project.

http://cosemewa.com/sitecore/content/COSE/Mind%20Your%20Business/Operations/Energy%20Project%20Case%20Study%

20Heres%20the%20Money%20You%20Could%20be%20SavingSubpageArticle.aspx

Our partners at COSE are a FirstEnergy Administrator and will help you apply for cash

rebates and incentives for lighting, HVAC, and specialty equipment that will improve the ROI of your energy project. Don't miss out

on getting paid for making energy efficient

upgrades and reducing utility expenses. Don't delay! They’ll also assist you with an energy

audit and line up your project through COSE’s Contractor & Distributors Network with

quotes to determine if your business qualifies for a rebate. Please contact Andrew Smyser,

Energy Manager at (216) 592-2432 or [email protected] for more information.

T H E R E A L - W O R L D N U M B E R S B E H I N D A N E N E R G Y P R O J E C T

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See more event photos on the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

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A N N U A L A W A R D S L U N C H E O N H O N O R S P A S T P R E S I D E N T S , L O N G T E R M M E M B E R S , O U T S T A N D I N G N E W M E M B E R , S M A L L B U S I N E S S O F T H E Y E A R A N D B U S I N E S S P E R S O N O F T H E Y E A R

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce honored its Past Presidents, long-term members, the 2017

Outstanding New Member, the 2017 Small Business of the Year, and the 2017 Business Person of the

Year at Vosh on June 23rd. Chamber members and guests celebrated the contributions of many dedicated

members who have volunteered their time and energy over the years to promote the mission of the Lake-

wood Chamber of Commerce.

After the swearing-in of our 2017-18 Board of Directors by Mayor Mike Summers, Chamber CEO &

President Patty Ryan recognized and introduced the ten Past Presidents in attendance: Larry Faulhaber

(1975-1976), Trudi Bodi (1981-82), Curt Brosky (2001-02), Carol Mason (2003-04), Tim Laskey (2004-

05), Julius Skerlan (2005-06), Terry Vincent (2009-2011), Diane Helbig (2011-13), Cindy Einhouse (2013-

15) and Julie Warren (2015-2017). Forty-six members were recognized for their long-term membership and

continuous support, including Geiger’s, celebrating 85 years of continuous membership in the Lakewood

Chamber of Commerce.

Frank Scalish, the 2016 Outstanding New Member, introduced Amy Collins of Lakewood Dish Dash as

our 2017 Outstanding New Member. Cindy Einhouse, the 2016 Businessperson of the Year, introduced

Thomas J. Fraser of First Federal Lakewood as the 2017 Businessperson of the Year. Patty Ryan

introduced GV Art + Design as our 2017 Small Business of the Year.

See photos on page 12 and on the Chamber’s Facebook page. For the Outstanding New Member and

Businessperson of the Year press releases, and to see a complete list of past Business Persons of the Year

and Chamber Past Presidents, visit http://lakewoodchamber.org/annual-awards-luncheon/

5 Years

Design Mojo LLC

Energy Deals LLC

Inline Technology Services

Lakewood Music Academy

Mahall’s Twenty Lanes

Newry Corp.

Onix Networking Corporation

Reagle Beagle

Star Asia International Inc.

Vanguard Property Management

Window Universe Cleveland

Clock Electric, Inc.

Cogswell Creations

Giant Eagle

Eric Lowrey, BHHS Lucien Realty

The Movement Factory

10 Years

World Shipping, Inc.

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10 Years

Buckeye Beer Engine

Fish Window Cleaning

Jim Engler’s Homework, LLC

L.A.N.D. Studio Inc.

Law Offices of Kevin Butler

Omni Lakewood, Ltd.

Seize This Day

15 Years

Angelo’s Pizza

Brennan’s Catering & Banquet Center

Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation

Martindale Electric Company

Robert Myers Insurance Agency

Russell Chiropractic

The Clifton Club

Dollar Bank

Nickie Antonio

Thomas C. Wagner LLC

20 Years

Matthew’s Lending Library

Rosenberg Advertising

30 Years

Lakewood City Schools

West End Tavern

35 Years

Fred Buelow CPA

Lakewood Public Library

Lakewood Family YMCA

Murman & Associates

O’Neill Healthcare Lakewood

Pier W

55 Years

Lakewood Furnace Co.

85 Years

Geiger’s

2017 Outstanding New

Member Amy Collins of

Lakewood Dish Dash

2017 Businessperson of the

Year Thomas J. Fraser of

First Federal Lakewood

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T H E 2 0 1 7 T A S T E O F L A K E W O O D

Presented by

Over 15,000 fans of our outstanding Lakewood restaurants came out on a 90 degree day to enjoy the Taste

of Lakewood on Sunday, June 11th at Madison Park. The beer was flowing, the music was rocking, the VIPs

were VIP-ing, our vendors were vending, and a great time was had by all!

Taste of Lakewood by the Numbers:

Aladdin’s Eatery

Angelo’s Pizza

Barrio

Buckeye Beer Engine

Burgers 2 Beer

Deagan’s Kitchen & Bar

Dewey’s Pizza

Distill Table

Donatos

El Carnicero

Georgetown

Humble Wine Bar

Ice Cream Joy

India Garden

KB Confections

LBM

Mahall’s Twenty Lanes

Mars Bar

Melt Bar & Grilled

O’Toole’s Pub

Pepper’s

The Root Café

Salt

Sarita [a restaurant]

The Sweet Spot

Thai Thai

Upper Crust Pizza

Woodstock BBQ

Yuzu

Fred and Daisy’s

STEM Handmade Soap

Little Lakewood Pasta Co.

Vtrendz LLC

GV Art + Design

Lakewood Black Label

Kay-Em Apparel

High Pockets Mobile

Boutique

Folicle (a salon)

Cuyahoga Collective

Gina DeSantis Ceramics

The Movement Factory

Urban Bulk Foods

Brighton Wool & Honey Co.

Lakewood Dish Dash

Artists Uncork’d

Frugal Fortune

Mod Equestrian, Ltd.

Thank you to our restaurants! And to our merchants!

And especially to our sponsors!

Cleveland Magazine

Convey360

First Federal Lakewood

Dollar Bank

Cleveland Clinic Lakewood

West Life

Heidelberg Distributing Company

NetworkinGuys

Melt Bar & Grilled

Lasting Impressions Event Rental

ML Sound Design

Lakewood City Schools

Lakewood Urgent Care

Giant Eagle

Pier W

FirstEnergy Corp.

Men's Cuts

Jakprints

Omni Lakewood Ltd.

Eric Lowrey, BHHS Lucien Realty

Erie Design

Neff Brothers RV

Dave Robar, AIA

The Keep It Local Project

Santa Margherita USA

Cindy Marx, Lakewood City Council At Large

Lakewood Hardware

Conexo Communications

LuLaRoe, Julia Gramenz

Cutco Cutlery

Thank you to our event Co-Chairs Pete Nelson and Mary Bond!

Thank you to our VIP Chair Julie Warren!

Thank you to our Taste of Lakewood blogger Robin Suttell!

Thank you to our 100+ event volunteers!

15,000+ attendees

154 VIPs

100+ volunteers

29 food vendors

24 merchants & sponsors in the Merchant Market

2 live bands: FireSide Lakewood and Where’s Jimmy?

36 kegs of beer, 10 cases of wine, and 4 cases of cider consumed

3 of 4 Chamber scholarship recipients introduced by Mayor Mike Summers and Ohio Rep. Nickie Antonio

1 Dollar Bank Dollar Challenge winner: Humble Wine Bar

117% of fundraising goal achieved

SEE PHOTOS ON PAGE 9 AND HUNDREDS MORE AT:

http://tasteoflakewood.com/2017-photos

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Taste of Lakewood photos

courtesy of Dave Robar,

Val Mechenbier,

and Julie Warren.

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C H A M B E R W E L C O M E S N E W B O A R D M E M B E R S

With the new Chamber year that began on July 1st, it is time to thank outgoing Board of Directors members Steve Barry of Steve

Barry Buick, Bill Craighead of Cleveland Home Title, and Kelly Flamos of Mahall’s Twenty Lanes. All three contributed much to the

growth and success of our organization during their terms!

Thank you to all members who cast their ballots to elect the following new Board members for the 3-year term beginning 7/1/17:

Laura Bainbridge Laura Bainbridge is a Real Estate Agent with The Salem Team of Keller Williams Realty. Laura has been a

Realtor for 4.5 years and previously a Loan officer for Wells Fargo Bank for 15 years. Laura has lived in Lakewood for 16 years.

Andrea Fisher Andrea Fisher has been a Librarian at Lakewood Public Library since 2005. Andrea acts as project manager for

the Library's strategic plan. She also serves on the Ohio Library Council’s Diversity Awareness and Resources Committee. Andrea

earned a Master’s of Library and Information Science from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from John

Carroll University.

Lisa Carrigan Tomm RN BSN CHPN CHPCA Lisa Carrigan Tomm is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care

Administrator. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Kent State University and is currently in the role of Clinical

Team Leader for Hospice of the Western Reserve. Lisa and her husband Manfred live in Lakewood.

Terry Vincent Terry Vincent serves as chair of Brouse McDowell’s Tax Practice Group. A tax attorney with over 30 years of experi-

ence, he represents clients on a variety of IRS examinations, appeals, collection and criminal matters. Terry also represents public

bodies and non-profit entities on tax and business issues affecting formation, operations, bidding procedures and Sunshine Laws.

Terry and his wife Candace live in Lakewood.

Michael Daso is returning for a second term. Mike is a registered representative who offers securities and investment

advisory products and services through AXA Advisors, LLC in Lakewood. Mike and his wife Amy live in Lakewood.

T H E 2 0 1 7 T A S T E O F L A K E W O O D

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M E M B E R N E W S & E V E N T S

The University of Akron Lakewood is hosting a Master’s of Public Administration Information Night on Wednesday, July 19 at 6pm at

Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 E. Bagley Rd. RSVP online at http://lakewood.uakron.edu/MPA/

Looking for a way to support North Coast Health patients who are most in need this summer? Purchase tickets

for their 2017 Summer Raffle! Enter and you could win this unique 14-karat white gold pendant containing

twelve round cut diamonds hanging from a lovely14-karat white gold cable link chain featuring a brilliant blue

tanzanite stone. The winner will be drawn at the Celebration of Caring Gala on Thursday September 14th at The

Emerald Event Center in Avon. Winner need not be present. Purchase raffle and gala tickets at

http://northcoasthealth.org/events/. (For information on donating an auction item or sponsoring the event, call

216-228-7878 x114.)

The July 4th Parade will begin at 10am on Tuesday, July 4 on Lake Avenue heading east from Kenneth

Drive to Lakewood Park. The July 4th Concert will begin at 7pm. The Lakewood Project, Lakewood High

School's Youth Rock Orchestra, will be performing at the Bandstand at Lakewood Park. July 4th fireworks

begin at dusk.

The Lakewood Summer Meltdown 2017, sponsored by Melt Bar and Grilled and presented by LakewoodAlive, is back for its eighth

year on Saturday, July 8 from 4-10 p.m. The event takes place on Detroit Avenue in Downtown Lakewood between Marlowe and

Elmwood. A “something for everyone” event, the Summer Meltdown offers a 5K race, 1 Mile Kids Fun Run, street festival, outdoor

activities, games, food vendors, beer garden, live music and more.

The LakewoodAlive Front Porch Concert Series begins on Friday, July 7th and happens every Friday evening at 7pm through

September 15th at Lakewood Public Library. The Front Porch Concert Series is sponsored by Bentley Wealth Management.

Tickets are now on sale for the Lake Erie Crushers Craft Beer & Wine Festival. The 2nd annual Craft Beer Bash happens Saturday

August 26th at Sprenger Health Care Stadium. The festival will feature more than 75 Craft Beers and you can

purchase tickets by clicking http://www.lakeeriecrushers.com/information/craftbeerfestival/craftbeerfestival.

The City of Lakewood’s 2017 Summer Band Concert series continues at Lakewood Park every Sunday evening at 7pm, July 9th

through August 13th.

The Lakewood Farmers Market is operating on Saturdays through October 14. The Market will run from 10am-1pm in City Center Park

(in front of the Marc's plaza).

Save the Date: On Saturday, August 19th, the Lakewood Rangers Education Foundation will

host the Purple & Gold Gala at Lakewood High School to celebrate the completion of

Lakewood City Schools’ impressive building program. Watch for event details at

http://www.lakewoodrangers.com/events/2017/8/19/purple-gold-gala.

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.

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Level Up Boutique

Latoya Basemore

12710 Madison Ave.

Lakewood OH 44107

Tel 216-392-0107

Retail

George-Faine Enterprises Ltd.

Robert George

18605 Detroit Ave.

Lakewood OH 44107

216-221-5070

Real Estate Development

W E L C O M E T O O U R N E W E S T C H A M B E R M E M B E R S

Balance Foot & Ankle Wellness Center

Hayley Campbell

14200 Madison Ave.

Lakewood OH 44107

Tel 440-251-9343

www.balancecle.com

Health Care

Renewal by Andersen

Renee Abramovich

5480 Cloverleaf Parkway

Valley View OH 44125

Tel 216-503-6200

www.renewalbyandersen.com

Contractor

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A N N U A L A W A R D S L U N C H E O N P H O T O S

Above L—>R with Patty Ryan: Outstanding New Member Amy Collins, Businessperson of the Year Tom Fraser, Small Business of the Year GV

Art + Design’s Greg Vlosich. Below L—>R: Chamber Past Presidents. Julie Warren and Patty Ryan with Gordon & Chas Geiger of Geiger’s.

Ian Andrews, LakewoodAlive Maria Shinn, Shinn Law Firm Marty Foster, Conexo Communications Julie Warren, Erie Design Mike DeStefano, DMS Management Solutions Patricia L. Ryan

2017-2018 Officers

2017-2018 Board of Directors

Ian Andrews Laura Bainbridge

Carol Barrett Michael Daso

William DiMascio Andrea Fisher Mary Johnson

Alix Kaufmann John Lanson Cindy Lowrey

Sharon Marrell Pete Nelson Maria Shinn

Bryce Sylvester Lisa Tomm

Terry Vincent Bob Wright

LakewoodAlive The Salem Team at Keller Williams Carol Lynn’s Salon Plus AXA Advisors, LLC West Shore Career-Technical District Lakewood Public Library First Federal Lakewood Cox Business Convey360 Lakewood Music Academy Dollar Bank Shinn Law Firm City of Lakewood Hospice of the Western Reserve Brouse McDowell Buckeye Beer Engine

L A K E W O O D C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

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A D V E R T I S E I N T H E C H A M B E R C O N N E C T I O N

N E W S L E T T E R

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

via Twitter (@lccohio).

For more information on advertising and

marketing opportunities, visit

www.lakewoodchamber.org and under

“Member Benefits” click on “Marketing

Opportunities”.

Promote your company/organization

by placing an ad in the

Chamber Connection newsletter!

See below for more info, or visit

www.lakewoodchamber.org.

Chairperson Vice Chair, Economic Development

Vice Chair, Legislative & Governmental Affairs Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing

Immediate Past President Treasurer

CEO & President

L A K E W O O D C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

16017 Detroit Avenue

Lakewood OH 44107

Tel 216.226.2900

Fax 216.226.1340

[email protected]

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