New In today's newsletter:
New Save the Date: 1/28/2010 Luncheon: Sophie Sureau, A Fork in the Road
New Save the Date: 2/17/2010 Luncheon: David Toth, Integrated Marketing
New 2010 Member Survey is out!
New Mayoral Business Update Meeting
New Members enjoy breakfast at BJ's and a surprise gift
New Introducing Featured Member Employee Profiles for 2010
New Welcome new members
| Save the Date! Jan. 28, 2010 Luncheon |
"A Fork in the Road" Sophie Sureau, ED, Susan G. Komen for the Cure
Sophie Sureau, Executive Director of Susan G Komen for the Cure and winner of the 2009 Pillar Award as Executive Director of the Year will share her experiences as a survivor of a terrorist attack and how this fork in the road changed her way to approach life.
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Marriott Cleveland East 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Hts.
Admission: $20 for members and $25.00 non-members
Phone: (216) 454-0199 or register on-line
| Save the Date! Feb 17, 2010 Luncheon |
"Social media + your other stuff = Integrated Marketing" David Toth, CEO, Worksmart IM
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Marriott Cleveland East 26300 Harvard Road, Warrensville Hts.
Admission: $20 for members and $25.00 non-members
Phone: (216) 454-0199 or register on-line
| 2010 Member Survey - We need your feedback |
In order to serve you better in 2010 and beyond, we need your feedback. Please take just a moment and complete a short 10 question survey. A return by Dec. 17, 2009 would be greatly appreciated. Click here for the survey!
| Mayoral Business Update meeting | |
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On Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 chamber members gathered for the WHACC Tri-City Business Update Meeting. We were treated to delicious hors d'oeuvres served by top interns from area high schools along side the Marriott Cleveland East's culinary team. Like most companies today, all three mayors stated their city has been affected by the downturn in the economy. However, there are businesses moving to our area and each mayor was hopeful progress will continue to be made. LifeBanc and a new fitness center which will be operated by the YMCA are just a few of the projects designated to open in 2010. To summarize, the evening's message was simply stay positive and welcome change. Click here to see all the photos -thanks to Clifford Norton Studios |
| Breakfast at BJ's and a surprise gift | |
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If you missed the breakfast meeting at BJ's Wholesale Club you missed more than networking with over 40 members. Add to the "missed" list: Home made waffles from BJ's, a full year FREE membership to BJ's Wholesale club (what a great surprise!), and gift certificates from Panera Bread....and one lucky member walked away winning an iPod shuffle. Thanks to everyone for coming and thanks to BJ's Wholesale Club for being such great hosts. Click here to see all the photos -thanks to Clifford Norton Studios |
| Featured Employee Profiles for 2010 -Thanks to Clifford Norton Studios |
Beginning in January 2010, we will give our members an opportunity to recognize an employee for outstanding business characteristics, exceptional performance or charitable acts of kindness. Once selected, we will include a photo (compliments of Michael Lichterman of Clifford Norton Studios) and a brief summary highlighting your nominee's successes in our next newsletter. If you wish to nominate someone from your organization, please email Terri Criss at crisstl@kellyservices.com
| Welcome New Members |
WHACC would like to welcome Dwellworks, LLC, Les Chic Salon, Ohio Diagnostic Services and Weld System Integrators to the chamber!
| We are Linkedin . . . Are You |
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The WHACC recently joined Linkedin.com. It's a valuable resource to reach out to our members and the community with news, events and announcements. Why should you join? The site offers the opportunity to increase your visibility, recruit prospective job candidates, identify sales leads and stay in touch with the chamber and fellow members. |
| Take Advantage of Our Member to Member Discounts! |
Looking for a service and want to save? Visit our membership directory and take advantage of the discounts available only to chamber members. Interested in offering member to member discounts and want all of us to know about it? Call Terri Criss at (216) 896-9580 and we will publish it in the next newsletter!
| Looking For a Great Way to Meet New People and Become Involved in the Chamber? |
We currently have two groups in formation --The Membership Committee and The Events Committee. The Membership Committee will develop recruitment strategies and implement programs to increase the Chamber's membership. It is also key to membership retention by mentoring, educating and engaging Chamber members. The Events Committee will plan and promote chamber events to encourage member participation. To learn more, please call Steve Petti 216.514.1835.
| Are You Effectively Promoting YOUR Business On OUR Website? |
Our website allows you to build your business profile which is available to the public and other chamber members when searching the member business directory. It also gives you the opportunity to offer promotions, discounts and post your company's news and events. Go to www.whacc.org today and take advantage of the free exposure! Don't forget . . . Our full membership list is available to members at any time free of charge. Once logged-in you can export the membership list directly from our website and use it for direct mail campaigns and more!
| Have You Renewed Your 2010 Membership Investment? |
Why renew? Exposure, Resources, Marketing, Savings, Networking.
Renew your 2010 investment via the chamber web site or call (216) 454-0199.
| Board of Directors |
| Steve Petti, President New Image Media, Inc. 216.514.1835 |
Charles Izzo Infinity Construction, Inc. 216.663.3777 |
Michael Rieke Gross & Gross, LLC 216.839.1111 |
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Kenric Hall Marriott Cleveland East 216.378.9191 |
Ken Liddell Alarm Core and Unified Systems, LLC 216.831.2896 |
Ken Roberts KCRoberts and Associates 216.921.4131 |
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Carl Harmon |
Woodrow Marcus |
Thomas Watson Pre-Paid Legal Services 216.378.0375 |
| Cal Hunter The Ink Well Printing 216.591.0000 |
Dr. Belinda Miles |
William Young, Jr. South Pointe Hospital 216.491.6000 |
| Committee Chairs |
| Terri L. Criss - Communications Kelly Services 216.896.0249 |
Chalana Williams - Women in Business |
Sophie Sureau - Event Planning
Susan G. Komen for the Cure |
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