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MISSION STATEMENT
To advance the economic interest
of our members and thereby
stimulate growth and development
in the North Coast Region.
BOARD MEMBERS
OFFICERS
President
Past President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Ray Gilles
Linda Hamann
Jerry Cline
Jennifer Pederson
Ivy Arndt
Rod Bock
Mike Bramhall
Jim Judge
Theresia Oreskovic
Dan Repas
Geoffrey Smith
Todd Wearsch
TJ Worsencroft
Patti Zinn
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Executive Director
John Sobolewski
Executive Assistant
Gylene Pelton
POM Marketing Manager
Tammy Bertrand
North Coast Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 275
Avon Lake, OH 44012
440.933.9311
www.northcoastchamber.com
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President’s Letter
Welcome North Coast Chamber
New Members
To our Members:
I am honored to continue serving as your
President for 2016.
We have many great
events scheduled that I
hope you will be able to
attend. The events are
listed on the Calendar
of Events on pages 6
and 7.
I especially would like to thank the North
Coast officers and Board members who contribute to the accomplishments of our amazing
chamber of commerce and to our Executive
Director, John Sobolewski who works tirelessly to improve our opportunities for success.
A special thank you goes out to our many
sponsors. We could not be successful without
your support which contributes to a year of
extraordinary networking events - Power of
More business after hours, our great speakers
at our lunches, a very successful golf outing
and Holiday Party among many other events.
And what other chamber of commerce organization can give away a lease on a car –
Thank you John Allensworth!
I would also like to send a special shout out
for all of the planning and behind the scenes
work of Gylene Pelton and Tammy Bertrand.
They set the tone for by helping us run a successful association.
We are fortunate to have so many dedicated
people to drive the success of our chamber.
On behalf of the North Coast of Commerce, I
express heartfelt thanks for all you do.
Ray Gilles, Ray’s Auto & Truck Service
North Coast Chamber President
Key Bank
Sherry Lunt
440-933-5102
32000 Walker Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012; [email protected]
www.key.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Amar Jani
440-695-0735
4930 Transportation Drive
Sheffield Village, OH 44054
[email protected];
www.homewoodsuites.com
JL Smith Group
Bryan Bibbo
440-934-9181
36610 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011;
[email protected]
http://www.jlsmithgroup.com
Mona Lisa Eco Spalon
Cristian Necsuleu
440-653-9967
33487 Lake Road
Avon Lake, OH 44012
[email protected]
www.mlspalon.com
Navigate Risk Advisors, LLC
T. J. Worsencroft, Principal Agent
440-871-0110
2035 Crocker Road, Suite 105
Westlake, OH 44145
[email protected]
Www.navigateriskadvisors.com
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Member Spotlight
PATTI ZINN, CPA
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January Power of More Business Before Hours
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January Power of More Business After Hours
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North Coast Chamber/Power of More
Calendar of Events
January/February 2016
Date/Time
Event
Location
January 12, 2016
Joint Chamber Lunch for North Coast, North
Olmsted, and West Shore Chambers
Doubletree Westlake
1100 Crocker Road
Westlake, OH 44145
440-871-6000
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
RSVP necessary
January 20, 2016
North Coast Chamber Awards Night and
Annual Membership Meeting
NCCC Business of the Year - Cohen & Company
5 - 7 p.m.
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and CASH bar
January 27, 2016
Power of More
Business Before Hours
Bagels and Business Cards
7:30 am – 9 am
Parker’s Grille & Tavern
32858 Walker Rd.
Avon Lake, OH 44012
440-933-9400
Montrose Kia
5033 Detroit Road
Sheffield, OH 44054
440-933-6699
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy continental breakfast and coffee/tea
January 30, 2016
Power of More
Business After Hours
Joe Firment Chevrolet
7 pm - ?
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and adult beverages
February 9, 2016
Power of More
Business After Hours
Mardi Gras
5-7 pm
Joe Firment Chevrolet
37995 Chester Road
Avon, OH 44011
440-934-4600
Westside Jaguar
9600 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, OH 44129
216-739-9999
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and adult beverages
February 17, 2016
Joint Chamber Lunch for North Coast and
West Shore Chambers
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
RSVP necessary
Emerald Event Center
(Residence Inn)
33040 Just Imagine Dr.
Avon, OH 44011
440-937-0909
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North Coast Chamber/Power of More
Calendar of Events
March/April 2016
Date
March 1, 2016
Event
Location
Power of More
Business After Hours
Burntwood Tavern
12 Main Street (Crocker
Park)
Westlake, OH 44145
440-455-1732
5-7 pm
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cash bar.
March 16, 2016
Mayors’ Lunch for North Coast Chamber
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
RSVP necessary
April 5, 2016
Power of More
Business After Hours
No cost to attend! - No RSVP is required.
Enjoy complimentary appetizers and adult beverages
April 21, 2016
Fairview Park Business Showcase
2 – 6 pm
Tom’s Country Place
3442 Stoney Ridge Rd.
Avon, OH 44011
440-934-4553
GK’s Custom Polishing
1215 Lear Industrial Parkway
Avon, OH 44011-1364
937-4457
Gemini Center
21225 Lorain Road
Fairview Park, OH 44126
440-356-4444
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Ways To Get the Most Out of Your
Chamber Membership and the Power of More!
1) THE CHAMBER AS A RESOURCE.
As a member a great way of increasing visibility and credibility is by presenting seminars
that offer information relevant to other members. Also, attending events and networking
with other members to share information and to see what they have to offer you. The Power of More! offers you an extra advantage that most Chambers to not have. Use it!
2) GET INVOLVED—ATTEND AS MANY EVENTS AS POSSIBLE.
Like most services that charge a membership fee, if you don’t participate, it won’t work.
There are not a lot of people I know who join a gym and get fit without showing up. The
same applies to your chamber membership. If you get involved by serving on chamber
committees, it will help you build stature in your community. As a member you can help
your local chamber enhance their benefits by offering your services.
This will only lead to more exposure for your company. Go on and flex your business acumen, why don’t you?
3) SPONSOR SPECIAL EVENTS—ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS
Each Chamber along with Power of More Events already has a preset list of special or major events that we offer throughout the year. Some may include business expos, luncheons,
galas, golf tournaments, Business Before Hours, and Business After Hours. These are great
opportunities for you as a business owner to invest some money on an event where you can
acquire many new customers. Most sponsorships include a packaged deal where you are
promoted before the event on all media outlets, and it may include a vendor booth where
you can interact personally with potential customers. Picking the right events to sponsor
can contribute to rapid growth for your company. Also, take advantage of advertising on
our new websites and in newsletters to get your business’s name out there!
Participation is key -- attend events, sponsor events, join committees, offer your services
and get involved. Lastly consider investing in advertising to promote your business.
(Prices for ads in Newsletter and Websites on Page 9)
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