River Biz
January 2017
Happy New Year!
Monthly publicaon of the
Rocky River Chamber of Commerce
Community of Opportunity
Chamber Luncheon—January 26
Announcing
2016 Apprecia7on Celebra7on!
Newly Elected Board Members
Join us for networking and lunch at Emerald Event Center on
Thursday, January 26 as the Chamber hosts its 7th annual
Appreciaon Celebraon luncheon.
The elecon results are in! Congratulaons to one new and
three returning Board members who will serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for the next three years.
The 2017 Board of Directors will be sworn in by Mayor Pam
Bobst and the following disnguished awards will be presented to Chamber members:
∗ Quality Business Award
∗ Beauficaon Award
∗ Outstanding New Member
∗ 2016 Most Acve Member
∗ Bright Star Award
NEW
Julie Bialowas
Cleveland Magazine
RETURNING
Anne Kuenzel
Cleveland Clinic
RETURNING
Jason Orsky
Sponsored by:
Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management
RETURNING
Mike Trifile@
Devries, TrifileJ & Loy CPAs
Chamber Luncheon
Thursday, January 26
They will be sworn in at the January 26 Chamber luncheon at
the Emerald Event Center, which is when they officially begin
their three-year terms. At their December 2016 meeng,
the Board of Directors elected the officers for 2017:
Networking—11:30 a.m.
Lunch—Noon
Emerald Event Center (aached to Residence Inn)
33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon
(north of the Nagel exit on I-90)
Cost
By 1/23 On 1/24-25 On 1/26
Members
$20
$25
$35
Non-members
$25
$30
$35
Indicate your menu selecon when making reservaons:
#1 Chicken margarita
#2 Salmon spinach salad
#3 Eggless farfalle pasta with vegetables
RSVP by Monday, January 23, 11:59 p.m. to the Chamber office
440-331-1140 or [email protected]
You can also pre-pay via PayPal (preferred method of payment)
by going to www.RockyRiverChamber.com
Advanced reserva7ons are required!
We cannot expect the chef to have a meal ready for you
if we’re not expecng you.
PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to cancel your reserva5on before Monday at
5:00 p.m., you will receive a bill for the cost of your reserved meal.
Chair: Steve Polly - Bale & Polly
Vice Chair of Membership:
Jason Orsky– Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management
Vice Chair of Economic Development:
Rusty Deane - Associate member
Vice Chair of Events:
Jim Riedl - First Federal Lakewood Private Banking
Vice Chair of Policy:
Chris Klym - Huffman, Hunt & Klym
Treasurer: Mike Trifile - Devries, Trifile+ & Loy CPAs
Secretary: Anne Kuenzel - Cleveland Clinic
Past Chair: Marc Hustek - Howard Hanna
Chair Steve Polly appointed Tom Ford of Lutheran West and
Chris Klym of Huffman, Hunt & Klym to one-year terms.
Klym, who is also a Rocky River city councilman, will connue to serve as the city representave on the Board.
Thank you to outgoing Board members Penny Horton of The
Proficient Office, honorary member and Past Chair Debra
Bernard and associate member Gail Ligge for their service.
En#re 2016 event calendar enclosed!
www.RockyRiverChamber.com
Leer from the Execu7ve Director
Happy New Year! With the new year
oLen comes CHANGE (don’t worry, I’m
not geJng into polical changes here!).
First of all, we are changing our Board of
Directors Chair! I’m thrilled to welcome
Steve Polly of BaNle and Polly as our
Chair for 2017! The members of Steve’s
law firm have been very acve with the
Chamber since they joined in 2012. Steve is on the Board and
Taste of River/Buy River commiNee, Jim Ellis is on the membership commiNee, Steve Yoo is on the golf commiNee and
Eileen Gorski chairs the Expo commiNee and is on the Christmas party commiNee. I’m very grateful for their support and
commitment to our Chamber!
Thanks to Marc Hustek, who has done a remarkable job as
Chair for the last two years! Don’t worry, he’s not going anywhere, he has two years leL of his term on the Board and he
will serve as Past Chair. He will connue to chair the golf
commiNee, leading us to another exceponal oung on June
19. He will also connue to be our liaison to all of the restaurants/bars that are in the Chamber...he generously gives so
much of his me supporng them!
Faces change around here too. We had 76 new members join
in 2016, so you’ll see lots of new faces! But unfortunately we
also see people go, when they leave their job, relocate, rere
or close the business. It makes me sad when we develop very
posive relaonships with people who work at our member
businesses and they leave. Especially when hard-working,
commiNed volunteers leave, so we’re always seeking new
people to step forward and help with Chamber acvies!
Maybe as I get older, change is harder to take, but it seems
like things are changing more rapidly in the last decade.
Technology is changing SO fast, we seem to need new computers and phones every couple of years now. Soon we’ll be
living like the Jetsons! Not only are albums and CDs a thing of
the past, soon DVDs and Blu-Rays will be obsolete and we’ll
obtain all video/audio online. Our aNachment to our cell
phones has made life easier in so many ways, but the addicon to phones is frightening! It’s not just teens who are texng and driving. If you use your phone in your car, I’m begging you to make this change in 2017, for the safety of all:
please put your phone away when you’re in your car!
Facebook and social media have changed our world drascally; our lives are now an open book and lines of communicaon are wide open. Media in general has changed significantly too, being the first to report news has become more important that being accurate or imparal. I sll rely on tradional media, as I read the actual newspaper and listen to the
radio. And I sll believe that the best business relaonships
are formed in person rather than electronically.
I hope to see you oLen in 2017, let’s make it a great year!
Liz Manning, Execuve Director
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Join us!
Cheers to the New Year at Wine & Design!
Business ADer Hours
Date: Thursday, January 12
Time: 5:30—7:00 p.m.
Place: Wine & Design
at Beachcliff Market Square
You and your guests are invited to network with other members at Wine & Design on Thursday, January 12 from 5:30 –
7:00 p.m. There is no cost to aNend. You are welcome to
invite a friend or colleague who could benefit from meeng
other area business people.
Food will be provided by some of the neighboring restaurants at Beachcliff Market Square: Burntwood Tavern, Fresco Mexican Grill and Pearl of the Orient. Wine will be provided by the Chamber’s Board of Directors.
Chamber members can paint for FREE, with an advance
reserva7on. If you would like to paint, please email
[email protected] by January 10 to reserve
your spot. Anyone can aNend the event without an RSVP,
but you must reserve a spot if you wish to paint.
Even if you’re not planning to paint, you are welcome to
aNend, network, enjoy delicious food and watch other members try the painng experience!
Wine provided by
Food provided by
2016 Board of Directors
NOACC Announces New Medical Benefit Plan
Collabora#ve Effort Among Chambers in Ohio
Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) has
joined forces with the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance
(SOCA) to form a self-funded medical benefit plan aimed at
small employers with 2 to 50 employees. It’s called the SOCA
Benefit Plan, a mulple employer welfare arrangement
(MEWA). Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield provides claims administraon and stop loss protecon. Parcipang employers are required to maintain membership with a Chamber
that is authorized to offer the Plan to its members. Contact
the Chamber office for brokers who are trained to provide a
quote for this plan. To view a flyer, visit
www.RockyRiverChamber.com/mewa.pdf
River Biz
December New Members
Adver7se with the Chamber in 2017
Floor Coverings Interna7onal
John Toth
681 Moore Rd., Unit E
Avon Lake 44012
440-933-0006
www.ClevelandWest.FloorCoveringsInternaonal.com
A flooring store brought directly to the customer with a mobile showroom filled with more than 3,000 samples.
The Chamber now has more than 425 members who want to
do business with other members. If you’d like to send a
message to your fellow members about the products and
services that you have to offer, you can adverse through the
Chamber. Here are a few of the low-cost adversing
opportunies available to members only:
LovLox (opening in March 2017)
Tiffani McManamon
20249 Lake Rd.
Rocky River 44116
440-840-5700
Upscale hair salon specializing in current color and cu+ng
trends, hair extensions and eyelash extensions.
Par7es To Go
Denny Voytko
1723 N. Ridge Rd. East
Lorain 44055
440-233-7103
www.ParesToGo.net
A party equipment rental company with event planning specialists that assist customers with their party rental needs.
Rocky River Med Spa
Kristy Kline
19353 Detroit Rd.
Rocky River 44116
216-503-8517
www.TheFountainClinic.com
Medical Spa (The Fountain) providing the latest skin and age
management treatments offered to help improve your overall health, appearance and performance.
Sun Management and Consul7ng
Dana Allender
Rocky River 44116
330-268-8736
www.Sun.Consulng
Consul5ng, on-demand business development and sales
solu5ons.
West Side Shuffle
Chris Tarr
Lakewood 44107
440-454-3397
www.WestSideShuffle.com
A full-size school bus available to rent for transporta5on.
Typically rented for weddings, bachelor/bacheloree par5es,
family events, etc.
December 2016
♦
In a Quick River Biz email blast that goes to more than
700 people, send your 75-word ad for just $25.
♦
In the Member Directory put your logo or image on your
lisng for $75/year. Members with a logo/image are
moved to the top of the list. Stand out amongst your
competors!
♦
A LogoLink is your logo on the Chamber’s website and
delivers visitors to your website. The Chamber’s website
received more than 13,000 hits in 2016. Your cost is only
$250 for an enre year.
♦
A full page insert in one issue of the River Biz newsleNer
is $100. An 1/8 page ad in the River Biz newsleNer for the
year (11 issues) is $250.
Please consider these unique adversing opons in your 2017
markeng budget. Contact the Chamber office for more
details.
New Year’s Resolu7on:
Get More Involved!
One of the most valuable benefits available to you as a
member of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce is the
opportunity to build rela7onships. And one of the best ways
to build relaonships with
your fellow Chamber
members is to work with
them on one or more of the
commiNees/events that help
to make the Rocky River
Chamber such an effecve and dynamic organizaon.
In this newsleNer is a form that lists the commiNees and
events that could benefit from your talents, vision and
experience, while you gain visibility and connecons. To sign
up, just check the boxes next to those that interest you and
return it to the Chamber office.
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‘Twas Another Jolly Chamber Christmas Party!
The Chamber’s 2016 Christmas party was fun and fesve,
with more than 215 people sharing holiday cheer. A bounful buffet was put together with generous donaons from 28
area businesses. The raffle was a smashing success, with 11
baskets (and a bike!) filled with giLs given by 100+ members.
Each themed basket was worth more than $600! Proceeds
from admission and the raffle go to the Rocky River Assistance Program and the Chamber’s Internship Program.
Thank You Food Donors!
AnjCookies
Bearden’s
Bomba Tacos & Rum
Buffalo Wild Wings
Burntwood Tavern
Dairy Queen
Danny Boy’s Pizza
Ferris Steakhouse
Fresco Mexican Grill
Gatherings Kitchen
Georgetown
Giant Eagle
Herb’s Tavern
Italian Creaons
Jet’s Pizza
Joe’s Deli
King Wah
Panera Bread
Pearl of the Orient
Rockport Senior Living
Rusc
Salmon Dave’s
Tarne Bistro
Westwood Country Club
Whole Foods Market
Wine Bar Rocky River
Wild Flour Bakery
The Woods
Thank You Volunteers!
Volunteers make the party happen! Special thanks to the
Christmas Party CommiNee chairs:
Rick Joyce of Hun7ngton Na7onal Bank
Eileen Gorski of Bale & Polly
And commiNee members:
Debra Bernard, Rick Gorski, MJ Mylen, Lisa Sweeney,
Annemarie Synek, Sharon Spooner and Dan Weist.
Also, sincere thanks to:
♦ Chrisan and Jennifer Barnes of River Dog Café, plus
Chamber intern Jared Waugaman, for their hard work
managing the food and kitchen
♦ Frank Eilberg and Dan Weist for preparing and staffing
the bar
♦ Frank Caruso of Caruso Images Photography and Lenore
Trindade of PictureTakers for taking pictures with Father
Christmas
♦ Al Wilhelmy Flowers for
donang the beauful
wreaths and candles on
each table and creang
the fesve floral arrangements on the buffet
♦ Kate McCarthy and Kathy
Berkshire for working at registraon with Donna Kopina
♦ Chamber Board members who picked up food donaons
♦ Father Christmas: Thom Rankin
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Thank You Gift Donors!
Ace Hardware
Avon Oaks
Country Club
Bad Girl Fitness
Baker & Co.
BaNle & Polly
Beck Center for the Arts
Bella Capelli Sanctuario
Belle Soiree
Bonefish Grill
Bonnie's Restaurant
Century Cycles
Charles ScoN Salons & Spas
Clague Playhouse
Cleveland Plumbing Supply
Corporate Invesgave Services
Corrigan Krause
Cox Business
CryoAcve Fitness Therapy
Cuddles Canine Spa
Dawson Companies
DisnctCLE
Dollar Bank
Enso Rolls & Bowls
Erieview Title Agency
Eye Candy Opcal
Facelogic Spa
Fairview Lanes
Fairview Wellness Center
Firestone Complete Auto Care
First Federal Lakewood
FitWorks Fitness Center
Floors 2 U
Frame Arst
Ford's Clothier
Gale's Garden Center Westlake
geek with a heart
Giant Eagle
Girls Got Swing
Harry Buffalo
Hometown Threads
Howard Hanna - Dan Weist
Howard Hanna - Marc Hustek
Hunngton Naonal Bank
Indulge Coffee & Tea
Irish Barber
Jason M. Orsky
Wealth Management
Jeff's Carpet
& Upholstery Cleaning
Jersey Mike's Subs
Lake Erie Crushers
Lake Road Market
Liz Nails
Lowe's of Rocky River
Madison Ave Car Wash
Marlen Jewelers
Massage Heights Retreat & Spa
Melng Pot
Men's Cuts
Metheny Weir Painted Finishes
Metropolitan at the 9 Hotel
MG Sports Massage
Mitchell Brothers Ice Cream
Mitchell Sotka
Mr. Electric
Mr. Rooter
MVP Services
Normandy Senior Living
Olive Scene
Once Upon A Time Toys
Orangetheory Fitness
Our Lady of the Wayside
P.J.'s Day Spa
Paper Trails
Pat O'Brien Chevrolet West
PaNon Painng
Paws & Effect Pet Grooming
Pita Pit
Pizzafire
Prayers from Maria Foundaon
Prinng Partners
Pure Enchantment
Residence Inn MarrioN Avon
River Dog Café
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Rocky River Presbyterian Church
Rocky River Public Library
Rodan & Fields Dermatologists
Salon O
Sgt. Clean's Car Wash
Sherwin Williams
Sky Zone Westlake
Soothe Massage and Wellness
Sport Clips
State Farm Insurance
- Frank Martau
Steve Barry Buick
Studio 6a Salon & Spa
Style Loop
Style MuN
Stylists Plus
Sword Furs
The LiNle Gym
Tomorrows Hair Salons
Ulmate Air ShuNle
Urban Chiropracc
Westwood Town Center
Wine & Design
Workout Anyme Fairview Park
River Biz
Christmas Party Memories
Cheers!
Eric Mayer, the on-field host for
the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, was a very energe5c
emcee for the party!
Registra5on team with Father Christmas (l-r): Donna
Kopina, Ma Billow, Kathy
Berkshire, Kate McCarthy.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Yes, the Expo CommiNee is already at work planning for
Business Expo 2017!
OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY for
EARLY SPONSORS!
New members (l-r) Rachael
Ekey, Lauren Krueger, Danielle
Gura and Kris5n Ferguson.
Father Christmas
roamed the room and
enjoyed a drink from
bartenders (l-r) Frank
Elberg, Marc Hustek
and Dan Weist, then a
chair massage by
Patrick Carroll of
Soothe Massage.
Thank You Sponsors!
Expo sponsors who register and pay by January 13, 2017 will
get year-round brand name exposure, in addion to the
usual benefits of sponsorship:
♦ A pop-up banner will be made on January 14 with the
early sponsors’ logos and it will showcase your logo at
EVERY Chamber event in 2017! This will provide brand
name exposure for the enre year.
♦ Logos of early sponsors will be put on the Expo
registraon form that is distributed all year at Chamber
events and in newsleNers.
♦ Logos of early sponsors will be displayed on the
Chamber website and all newsleNers in 2017.
This is a great way to gain exposure ALL YEAR for your
business, while parcipang in the west side’s premiere
networking event.
Visit www.RockyRiverChamber.com for a registra5on form
Thanks to these early sponsors of Expo 2017!
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Event Source donated fancy, fes5ve
linens for the Christmas party.
Whole Foods
was the party’s
beer sponsor,
providing a
variety of
Christmas ales.
December 2016
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Member Spotlight
Member Spotlight
Carrie Hoover
Lyndall Insurance
7227 Chagrin Rd.
Chagrin Falls 44023
440-452-3585
www.LyndallInsurance.com
Hello, my name is Carrie
Hoover and I am an agent with Lyndall Insurance. Although I have lived in Northeast Ohio my enre life, I was
not introduced to Rocky River Chamber unl two years
ago, when I bonded with Sharon Spooner siJng in a golf
cart, for 6 hours, in 90-degree weather. We, like many
business people do, were volunteering at a golf oung for
a group we were both involved in. We were doing what
good members do; we helped in whatever capacity we
were able. Sharon and I discussed many things that day,
but she also welcomed me to my first meeng with the
Chamber. I am sll not sure how we made it through that
heat, but I am sure that the conversaon we had that day
led to one of my best decisions in my career and that was
joining the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce.
As a mother of seven (no I did not have them all) my husband, Dennis, and I are always working to balance our careers and family life. My focus for insurance is with small
-business owners, commercial policies and anyone who
just needs someone to explain everything to them. I have
found that relaonship building and connecng to my
community have helped me build a network of people
that far exceeds the insurance industry alone. In the year
I have been with the Rocky River Chamber I have joined
the membership commiNee, which has introduced me to
many more people than I would have by just aNending
monthly meengs. Through the Chamber I have built
business connecons, friendly acquaintances and friendships I will cherish for many years to come.
Although I have zero intenons of repeang that day in a
golf cart, I do look forward to growing my connecons in
Rocky River and becoming even more involved. I enjoy
the monthly luncheons, the membership commiNee
meengs and all the special events the Chamber holds
every year. I am always open to meeng any member of
the Chamber and would love to see how we can work together.
Diane Risdon
Bad Girl Fitness
24945 Detroit Rd.
Westlake 44145
440-396-8971
www.BadGirlFitness.net
Hi! I’m Diane Risdon and helping women live healthier lives is my passion! In 2014, I
launched Bad Girl Fitness in Westlake, a training center
just for women. With 30 years of experience in the fitness
industry, I wanted to create a training studio that focused
on the unique needs of women in the area of wellness.
Not because they need different exercises or can’t do the
workouts that men do, but to allow them to appreciate
their uniqueness and strength, both inside and out. The
result is Bad Girl Fitness!
I opened and operated a very tradional fitness center in
Amherst for nine years before I was inspired to create a
new workout program and studio just for women and
moved to Westlake. I am excited to be moving on in the
next step of this journey as we are now expanding our
brand through franchising.
My husband, while not actually involved in the business,
has been my rock and supported me even when I decided
to leave a 16 year career as a Special Educaon teacher to
open my first gym. We live in Lorain with our three sons.
I was invited to aNend a Rocky River Chamber luncheon
soon aLer I opened and was so impressed with how welcoming and friendly everyone was that I decided to join
immediately. It was a great decision as I have met some
wonderful people and made great connecons. I think Liz
does a great job of organizing great events, having really
interesng speakers at luncheons, and making sure that
“newbies” feel totally comfortable when they first join. If
we haven’t met yet, I look forward to doing so!
LIKE the Rocky River Chamber of
Commerce page on Facebook!
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River Biz
2017 Event Calendar
Date
Event
Time
Place
January 12
Business ALer Hours
Cheers to the New Year at Wine & Design
5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m.
Wine & Design
January 26
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Corrigan Krause CPAs
Appreciaon Celebraon!
11:30 a.m.
Emerald Event Center
February 23
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Huffman, Hunt & Klym
Speaker: Ed McNamara,
founder of Prayers from Maria Foundaon
11:30 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
February 28
Fat Tuesday Business ALer Hours
w/ Lakewood Chamber
Sponsored by Cox Business
5:30—7:00 p.m.
River Dog Cafe
March 16
March Madness Business ALer Hours
5:30—7:00 p.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
March 23
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Dollar Bank
Mayor Pam Bobst presents “The State of the City
11:30 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
Get a New Member & Get Dinner at Burntwood
When you recruit a new member to join the Rocky River
Chamber of Commerce, you will be rewarded with a
$20 giD card for BURNTWOOD TAVERN! *
Just make sure that your name is on the line in the middle of the new
member’s applicaon that says “Who encouraged you to join the Rocky
River Chamber of Commerce?”
To find out if a business is already a member, check the
Member Directory at:
www.RockyRiverChamber.com/MemberDirectory.html
*One reward per person in 2017.
Valid at Rocky River locaon only.
Thanks to Burntwood Tavern for participating in this promotion with a
very generous donation!
January
Commiee Mee7ngs
Membership Commiee
Wednesday, January 11, 8:30 a.m.
Panera Bread, 19705 Center Ridge Road
Contact: Jason Orsky 440-835-6550
Expo Commiee
Tuesday, January 10, 8:30 a.m.
Chamber office, 19543 Center Ridge Rd.
Contact: Eileen Gorski 440-895-2700
Would you like to be a part of a commiee? Not only will you be
suppor5ng the Chamber, it’s also a great way to get to know other
Chamber members. Many business partnerships have formed between commiee members! Call the Chamber office to find out
which one is a good fit for you.
LIKE the Rocky River Chamber of
Commerce page on Facebook!
December 2016
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Rocky River Chamber of Commerce
2017 Event Calendar
(as of 12/15/16)
Date
Event
Time
Location
January 12
Business After Hours - Cheers to the New Year!
Food provided by the restaurants at
Beachcliff Market Square: Burntwood,
Fresco & Pearl of the Orient
Wine provided by RRCC Board of Directors
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Corrigan & Krause CPAs
2017 Appreciation Celebration!
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Wine & Design
11:30 a.m.
Emerald Event Center
Breakfast for 2016 New Members (invitation only)
Sponsored by Connext Nation
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Huffman, Hunt & Klym
Speaker: Ed McNamara,
founder of Prayers from Maria Foundation
Fat Tuesday Business After Hours
w/ Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
Sponsored by Cox Business
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Don Umerley Civic Center
11:30 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
River Dog Cafe
March 16
March 23
March Madness Business After Hours
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Dollar Bank
Speaker: Mayor Pam Bobst presents
“The State of the City”
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Westwood Country Club
April 6
April 27
Business After Hours
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood
Speaker: Dr. Ned Hill of Ohio State University
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Michael’s Restaurant & Bar
Westwood Country Club
May 5
Leadercast
Lutheran West High School
May 11
Coffee, Tea & Contacts
Sponsored by Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by PNC
Speaker: TBD
8:30 a.m. –
4:30 p.m.
7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Simply Kitchens & Bath
January 26
February 9
February 23
February 28
May 25
June 8
June 19
Business Before Hours
Food provided by Wild Flour Bakery
Annual Golf Outing
Don Umerley Civic Center
Avon Oaks Country Club
More events will be added! Visit www.rockyriverchamber.com to see the most current Event Calendar.
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Date
Event
Time
Location
July 15
Taste of River/Buy River
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Don Umerley Civic Center
August 17
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Ohio Educational Credit Union
Welcome new Rocky River teachers
Libations Tour
11:30 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
5:00 p.m.
TBD
September 28
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by Normandy Senior Living
Speaker: Jeff Charney, CMO of Progressive
11:30 a.m.
TBD
October 12
October 26
**Business Expo**
Chamber Luncheon
Sponsored by The Olive Scene
Speaker: TBD
2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m.
Don Umerley Civic Center
Westwood Country Club
November 16
Chamber Luncheon
Speaker: TBD
11:15 a.m.
Westwood Country Club
December 7
Christmas Party!
6:00 pm
Don Umerley Civic Center
August 31
Meetings of the Board of Directors are held on the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 p.m., except July.
More events will be added! Visit www.rockyriverchamber.com to see the most current Event Calendar.
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Sponsorship
Opportunities
THURSDAY
OCTOBER 12
2:00—7:00 PM
DON UMERLEY CIVIC CENTER
21016 HILLIARD BLVD.
ROCKY RIVER
“Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital has supported the Rocky River Chamber and Business Expo since its inception.
Having our business associated with such a well respected event throughout the year has proved to be invaluable.
I look forward to participating for many years to come.”
~ Anne Kuenzel, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital Wellness Center
Platinum Sponsorship
$3,000
Gold Sponsorship
$2,000
Silver Sponsorship
$1,000
Two 8’ tables
One 8’ table
One 8’ table
Most prominent showcase of logo on
banners, posters, tickets, welcome
screen and postcards mailed to 5,000
businesses
Showcase of logo on banner, posters,
tickets, welcome screen and postcards
mailed to 5,000 businesses
Showcase of logo on banner, posters,
tickets, welcome screen and postcards
mailed to 5,000 businesses
Most prominent logo included
in Expo advertising on TV and print
Logo included in Expo advertising
on TV and print
Logo included in Expo print advertising
First choice of placement on show
floor
Second choice of placement on show
floor
Choice of placement on show floor
LogoLink on www.RRExpo.com
LogoLink on www.RRExpo.com
LogoLink on www.RRExpo.com
Showcase of logo on attendee bags
Showcase of logo on attendee bags
Facebook & Twitter promotion of your
business on the Rocky River Chamber
of Commerce page
Facebook & Twitter promotion of your
business on the Rocky River Chamber
of Commerce page
Promotional material inserted in
attendee bags
Promotional material inserted in
attendee bags
LogoLink on Rocky River Chamber’s
website home page throughout 2017
Category exclusivity
“The opportunity for networking that the Expo provides is very different from most
events that we attend. It gives us a chance to discuss the real estate market in a low
key informational way with people who may be interested now or later. I like meeting
other business people who we can refer our buyers and sellers to. It is also an
exciting and very social event.”
~ Gloria Hardington, The SALEmaker Team/Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Sign up as a sponsor by January 13, 2017 and you’ll receive even more brand name exposure!
In addition to the benefits listed above,
Your logo will be printed on a color 8’ banner that will be displayed at all 20 Chamber event in 2017
Your logo will appear on this registration form, which is distributed all year at Chamber events
Your logo will appear on the Chamber’s website and newsletters throughout 2017
“We enjoy participating in the Business Expo because it is a great place to network with business owners and residents of the Rocky
River area. We’ve been a sponsor of this great event for seven years. The early Gold Sponsorship was a great business decision
because of the exposure all through the year. Expo brings awareness to the community that we are a family owned and operated
business serving Northeast Ohio for more than 30 years.”
~ Kathleen Timan, Timan Custom Window Treatments
Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, 19543 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone 440.331.1140 • Fax 440.331.3485 • [email protected] • www.RRExpo.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2017
2:00—7:00 PM
DON UMERLEY CIVIC CENTER
21016 HILLIARD BLVD., ROCKY RIVER
Registration Form
In accordance with the terms and conditions set forth, enter my order for display space at the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2017.
This contract, upon signature, is non-cancelable and payments are non-refundable.
1. EXHIBITOR PARTICIPATION (CHECK ONE BOX)
Platinum Sponsor
$3,000
Paid BY July 31
Member, Single Space
$225
$250
Member, Double Space
$350
$375
Non-Member, Single Space
$325
$350
Non-Member, Double Space
$450
$475
~ includes double space
$2,000
Gold Sponsor
~ includes single space
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
~includes single space
Paid AFTER July 31
Payment is due
with this
application
to reserve
your space
Electrical included upon request. Check only if you need ELECTRICAL:
2. TYPE OF DISPLAY (CHECK ONE)
Single space exhibitors, choose one of these options to go in your 8’ wide by 30” space
One 8’ table
One 6’ table
Card table
No table (for floor display)
Double space exhibitors, choose one of these options to go in your 16’ wide by 30” space
Two 8’ tables
Two 6’ tables
One 8’ table (for 1/2 table and 1/2 floor display)
No table (for floor display)
One 6’ table (for combination table/floor display)
SPACES WILL BE ASSIGNED IN THE ORDER RECEIVED. You may request a location here and the Chamber will attempt to
accommodate your request: ______________________________________________________________________________
3. EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Chamber members only need to fill in Business Name, Contact Person and Email
Business Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Only the above named business is permitted to display and distribute marketing materials in this exhibit space
Contact Person ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________ State_____ Zip ___________ Phone____________________________
Email (required)____________________________________________________ Website _____________________________________
4. TERMS & CONDITIONS
SEE EXHIBITOR AGREEMENT AT WWW.ROCKYRIVERCHAMBER.COM/EXPORULES.PDF
This contract will govern the conduct of the parties hereto from move-in, event day and move-out, except in the event of an unavoidable emergency necessitating the cancellation or
postponement of the event. In such event, this agreement shall terminate immediately, both parties hereto waiving any claim for damages or compensation. The Rocky River Chamber
of Commerce reserves the right to reject any exhibitor at any time for any reason without notice, and shall not be liable for failure caused by labor disputes, strikes, war, flood, accident
or any act of God. In any case Rocky River Chamber of Commerce assumes no liability for lost or stolen merchandise.
Exhibitor Responsibility: Exhibitor shall be solely and completely responsible for the erection and removal of its exhibit and operation of its assigned display area, and shall hold Rocky
River Chamber of Commerce, its members, agents and servants harmless from all liability which may result either directly or indirectly from said activities. All activities shall be in
compliance with the rules and regulations imposed on Rocky River Chamber of Commerce by reason of its master agreement with the facility in which said event will be held. The
exhibitor furthermore shall assure adequate manning of its display space at least thirty (30) minutes prior to opening of the display area to the event’s attendees and shall not tear down
such display until the closing of the show at 7:00 pm or earlier only by notification of show management. Exhibitor Agreement to be provided to exhibitors in October with space
assignment; Exhibitor must sign an Exhibitor Agreement by the day prior to the event. This contract may not be cancelled because of space assignment.
Signature (required) X ______________________________________________________________ Date______________
5. METHOD OF PAYMENT (CHECK ONE)
This portion of the application will be cut off & shredded after credit card processing
Check #__________ enclosed (payable to Rocky River Chamber of Commerce)
Credit card
(MasterCard or Visa preferred)
Name on Card (please print)
Credit Card Number
Billing ZIP code
Exp. date
Return to: Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, 19543 Center Ridge Rd., Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone 440.331.1140 • Fax 440.331.3485 • [email protected] • www.RRexpo.com
3 Digit Code
How can YOU get involved in the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce?
One of the most valuable benefits available to you as a member of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce is
the opportunity to gain new business by building relationships. And one of the best ways to build relationships
with your fellow Chamber members is to work with them on one or more of the committees that help to make the
Rocky River Chamber of Commerce such an effective and dynamic organization.
These committees could benefit from your talents, vision and experience, while you gain visibility and
connections. Please check the boxes next to those that interest you and return this page to the Chamber staff.
Committee Descriptions
Membership Committee
o
o
Business Expo
o
o
o
Responsibilities: Plan the event and make calls requesting food and raffle prize donations. On the
day of the party, help with set-up and clean-up.
Schedule: 3 brief meetings October-early December, plus set-up on the day of the party.
Golf Outing
o
o
Responsibilities: Recruit sponsors and exhibitors. Distribute marketing materials. Plan, organize
and staff the 5-hour annual October event.
Schedule: Meets on one Tuesday in January, May and August, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber
office. Also meets every Tuesday in September. Sets-up for Expo the afternoon before Expo and
work at Expo (if not exhibiting).
Christmas Party
o
Responsibilities: Serve as an Ambassador for the Chamber. Help attract new members to the
Chamber, retain members, bring more to their membership experience. Plan the Chamber’s annual
event calendar and work at various networking events.
nd
Schedule: Meets 2 Wednesday of each month, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at various breakfast locations.
Responsibilities: Plan annual June outing. Recruit sponsors, golfers and prizes, assist with outing
activities.
Schedule: Meets monthly between January – June, typically Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at a local bar.
Taste of River
o
o
Responsibilities: Plan the 3-hour annual July event, which is part of River Days. Recruit food and
retail vendors. On the day of the event, help with set-up and clean-up.
Schedule: 4-6 meetings between March – July to plan annual event in mid-July. Set-up and work
at the Saturday event.
Complete and return this page to the Chamber office:
Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________
Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________
RRCC 19543 Center Ridge Rd. [email protected] Phone 440.331.1140 Fax 440.331.3485
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Other Volunteer Opportunities
Some find volunteering at Chamber events is an easier and less time-consuming way to connect with your
fellow members and build relationships. It also shows that you support your business community.
Here is a list of events at which volunteer roles are available. These events allow you to help, gain visibility and
meet nice people. Please check the boxes next to those that are of interest to you, fill out the form on the other
side and return it to the Chamber staff.
Registration at Chamber Luncheons
o
o
Responsibilities: Check-in attendees at monthly Chamber luncheon, collect payments.
th
Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4 Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).
Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m., work until luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m.
o
Which months are you available?_____________________________
Ambassador at Chamber Luncheons
o
o
o
o
o
Responsibilities: Sell 50/50 raffle tickets.
th
Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4 Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).
Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m. Sell tickets until luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m.
o
Which months are you available?_____________________________
Volunteer at Golf Outing
o
o
Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as selling food/raffle tickets, clearing
tables, distributing flyers.
Schedule: 2017 Taste of River is July 15, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Business Expo
o
o
Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as registration, recording for the putting
contest, selling raffle tickets, taking pictures.
Schedule: 2017 Golf Outing is June 19, starting at 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer at Taste of River/Buy River
o
Which months are you available?_____________________________
Raffle ticket seller at Chamber Luncheons
o
Responsibilities: Welcome a new member or prospect, introduce that person to other
members, sit with them, answer any questions they may have, explain volunteer opportunities.
th
Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4 Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).
Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m.
Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as greeter, selling beer/wine tickets,
post-event data-entry.
Schedule: 2017 Business Expo is October 12, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Volunteer at Christmas Party
o
o
Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as registration, selling raffle tickets,
running food from kitchen to buffet.
Schedule: 2017 Christmas Party is December 7, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Please check the boxes next to those that are of interest to you, fill out the form on the other side and return it to
the Chamber staff.
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River Biz
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Rocky River Chamber of Commerce
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Rocky River, OH 44116
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Rocky River Chamber of Commerce
2016 Officers
Chair
Vice Chair Policy
Vice Chair Events
Vice Chair Economic Development
Vice Chair Membership
Treasurer
Secretary
Past Chair
Execuve Director
Marc Hustek, Howard Hanna Real Estate
Steve Polly, Bale & Polly
Jim Riedl, First Federal Lakewood Private Banking
Rusty Deane, Associate member
Jason Orsky, Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management
Mike Trifile@, Devries Trifile+ & Loy CPAs
Anne Kuenzel, Cleveland Clinic
Debra Bernard, Honorary member
Liz Manning
2016 Board of Directors
Penny Horton
Rick Joyce
Christopher Klym
Gail Ligge
Sharon Spooner
Dan Weist
The Proficient Office
Hun5ngton Na5onal Bank
Rocky River City Council
Associate member
FranNet of Northern Ohio
Howard Hanna Real Estate
Find great resources in our
Member Directory online at
www.RockyRiverChamber.com
LogoLink Your Business
The Chamber’s website received more than
13,000 hits in 2016 and an average of over 900
unique visitors each month! For just $250 per
year, those visitors can see YOUR logo on the
home page and mulple pages of the website!
Contact the Chamber office for details.
River Biz Credits
Wring, Design and Layout: Liz Manning
Proofreading: Peter Toomey
Prinng: Prinng Partners
Phone: 440-331-1140 • Fax: 440-331-3485 • Email: [email protected] • Website: www.RockyRiverChamber.com