Erie County Chamber of Commerce
BUSINESS BRIEFS
March 10, 2017
604 W. Washington Street  Sandusky, OH 44870
PHONE: 419/625-6421  FAX: 419/625-7914
Website: www.eriecountychamber.com  E-mail: [email protected]
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Business Briefs goes out to over 900 people!
A message from Pamela Smith:
We will be starting a new series designed to offer the opportunity for a new business owner or existing
business owner and staff and, of course, our own Chamber members to learn how to utilize all of the great
benefits our Chamber can offer. It’s called Morning Brew with Pamela and the first meeting will be on Monday,
March 27, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and will be held in the Chamber office at 604 W. Washington Street.
This is a free event. The flyer is below. Seating is limited and will be on a first-come/first-serve basis.
Complimentary coffee and pastries will be available.
Just a quick reminder that the Chamber’s Annual Awards Ceremony will be on Thursday, April 27 th. The
categories are Business of the Year; Business Person of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; Lifetime
Achievement Award, Senior Council Award; Ambassador of the Year Award, and the Chairman’s Award
selected by our Board Chair. If you wish to nominate an individual, organization, or business, please complete
the form and email the nomination to Marjie as soon as you can.
We have a very exciting lineup of Gallery of Achiever recipients this year and the event is on May 9 th at Plum
Brook Country Club from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please mark your calendar for all of the important events coming up and make sure to RSVP for the Business
After Hours in March!
UPCOMING
PLEASE ADD THESE EVENTS TO YOUR CALENDAR!
Parkvue Community BAH
Erie County Senior Center
THE MORNING BREW w/PAMELA
Jimmie Johns BAH – Hayes Ave.
LUNCH N’LEARN w/Ted Janusz
D&D Smith Winery BAH
ANNUAL AWARDS RECEPTION
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
GALLERY OF ACHIEVERS
March 15th
March 22nd
March 27th
March 29th
April 10th
April 12th
April 27th
May 2nd
May 9th
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
DON’T FORGET TO RSVP to [email protected]!
HAYES AVE LOCATION
MARCH 29TH: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
MEMBER CORNER
Don’t forget to check out Hot Deals, Job Postings, and News Items on our Website!
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BARRY’S BAGELS Presents:
PUBLIC LOTTERY! STATE OF OHIO – STATE OF THE STATE
TICKETS
Emmalee Kalmbach, 614-644-0906
[email protected]
KASICH ANNOUNCES PUBLIC LOTTERY FOR STATE OF THE STATE TICKETS
COLUMBUS – Today Governor John R. Kasich invited Ohioans interested in attending the 2017 State of the
State address in Sandusky, on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. to submit their names online at governor.ohio.gov to
be eligible for a random ticket lottery. The event will be held at the Sandusky State Theatre.
Ohioans seeking tickets can sign up beginning today until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 24, and request a
maximum of two tickets. Individuals selected for tickets by random lottery will be notified via e-mail by
Wednesday, March 29.
Since 2011, Kasich has broken with the tradition of delivering the State of the State address at the Statehouse
in Columbus. Kasich has taken the address on the road to Steubenville, Lima, Medina, Wilmington and
Marietta.
A GREAT OPPORTUNITY! COSE Day at the Capitol on April 5, 2017
Please take your “seat at the table” and participate in the political process by engaging Ohio’s policymakers and
sharing your experiences at COSE Day at the Capitol on April 5, 2017!
We advocate on your behalf daily to ensure your voice is heard before government officials on matters that are
important to you. There is no substitute, however, for legislators having the opportunity to sit down with you to
learn first-hand about the challenges you and your business face. Your direct involvement is a powerful asset that
helps us make a difference throughout legislative and regulatory proceedings for the benefit of our business
members.
We are pleased to offer this opportunity approximately forty small business owners to travel to the Statehouse and
participate in a day of briefings and dialogue with elected officials and thought-provoking guest speakers. The
timing of this year’s event will allow you to influence Ohio’s biennial budget deliberations. Tax reform, health care,
and workforce development issues are among the many initiatives in the limelight. But, to best understand your
needs, state leaders must hear directly from you.
Transportation to and from Columbus, food and refreshments are provided at no charge to you. Attendees will be
provided background materials on the issues and the legislators you will be meeting to make your experience
enjoyable and easy.
Register today for COSE Day at the Capitol by visiting www.cose.org/coseday or for more information email
[email protected] or call 216.592.2390.
Bring a fellow business owner or a colleague and join us for COSE DAY AT THE CAPITOL; we thank you and
look forward to your participation on April 5, 2017.
Kevin Johnson
President Glenwood Management
Vice Chair, GCP Government Affairs Council
Chair, COSE Small Business Caucus
Sante Ghetti
Vice President, Government Advocacy
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Council of Smaller Enterprises