New In today's newsletter:
New A letter from the Chair
Save the Date: 3/17/2010 Luncheon: 7 Ways to think about advancing your business in tough times
Save the Date: 4/21/2010 Women in Business After Hour
New Now on You Tube: Speakers from Jan. and Feb. Luncheons
New WHACC Bright Star Award for February 2010
New Welcome new members
| It's Never Too Late! |
Did you know statistics indicate January 24th is the day many people give up their New Years' resolutions and return to their former negative habits? Are you surprised you made it until January 31st like I did?
The great thing to remember about resolutions is you can make them any time during the year and there is only one person that can help you keep your resolutions--you! Dedicate yourself to adopting new behaviors and avoid the desire to return to your comfort zone. Admit to yourself your goal is hard and it requires maximum effort to achieve.
Remember the message from last month's speaker Sophie Sureau, Executive Director of Susan G. Komen for the Cure --Things happen for a reason and only you can make the decision to become a survivor. Lastly, keep your eye on the prize and look forward to celebrating your successes!
Best wishes,
Terri Criss, WHACC Communications Committee Chair
| March 17, 2010 Luncheon -Register Now! | |
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Guest Speaker:Steve Millard, President and ED, COSE The media is full of reports about doom and gloom in our economy. As small business owners, you can't afford to buy into the mindset that opportunities for your business don't exist. Steve will share some ideas and stories with you about how companies are finding ways to take advantage of the current economy to the benefit of their business. Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm |
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| April 21, 2010 Women in Business After Hours Networking | |
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Guest Speaker: Diane Helbig, Sieze this Day Coaching Everyone knows it's important to network but not all of us now how to do and do it well. Diane Helbig, a certified, professional coach and president of Seize This Day Coaching, will discuss helpful techniques to enhance your marketability. Join us for a fun, interactive gathering and meet some new friends and start building relationships. Complimentary appetizers and beverages provided. Time: 4:30 pm |
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| Watch WHACC Speakers on You Tube | |
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David Toth: Integrated Marketing and Social Media |
Sophie Sureau: A Fork in the Road |
| Bright Star Award for February 2010 Ann Marie Powers, Hospice of the Western Reserve | |
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Our Bright Star Award for the month of February goes to Ann Marie Powers, Communications Specialist for Hospice of the Western Reserve. From an early age, Ann Marie wanted to work for a mission or special cause and found her calling at Hospice of the Western Reserve. She is very passionate about educating the community, eliminating the fear in the word "Hospice" and truly making a difference in peoples' lives. Her warm personality, compassion and dedication reflect in Hospice's mission to celebrate life. Congratulations from the WHACC! Do you have a Bright Star at your Business? Let us know? Contact Terri Criss |
| New and Renewing Members |
The Chamber would like to welcome Bedford Municipal Court and T.E.S.T. Electric, LLC for joining the chamber!
The Chamber would like to thank A New Image Heating and Cooling, Inc., Braman Real Estate Service, Inc., Cast Specialties, Inc., Center Heights Service, Inc., Cunningham Paving Company, Marshall Goldman, Park East Care & Rehabilitation Center, Total Beauty Care Salon, Village of North Randall and Willow Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for renewing their memberships!
| 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 216-292-2873 |
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