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The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce is organized to promote the interests of its members, strengthen the local economy and advance educational, tourism and community development programs that contribute to making the Greater Twinsburg area a better place to work, visit and live.

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9044 Church Street
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
Phone: (330) 963-6249
Fax: (330) 963-6995
www.twinsburgchamber.com

Proud Partners of COSE

Proud Partners of NOACC

2/12/2015
State of the City Address with Mayor Procop
Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg

2/19/2015
Twinsburg @ Twilight - New Adventures

2/24/2015
Manufacturing Luncheon
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Click here to see all of the Chamber's 2015 events

Chamber News

Thank you to everyone who attended our ribbon cutting this afternoon for new Chamber members and new business here in Twinsburg, CrossFit Twinsburg! Welcome to our amazing community! For more information and a great sign-up deals, please visit www.crossfittwinsburg.com!

President's Message

As we step in to the new year, there is much to be thankful for, and yet much to do! The Twinsburg Chamber Board of Directors held the first meeting of 2015 on January 14th, at the Twinsburg Library. Looking back on 2014, it became very apparent that this Chamber is growing and improving!

Our membership numbers and member participation are up, and we relate that to the hard work of our Executive Director, Abby Fechter, and of course the tireless efforts of the all-volunteer Board of Directors. Our Outreach Committee, led by Michelle Willmott, worked very hard to create our new and improved web-site and solicited volunteers to promote our Chamber at the Twins Days Festival.

The Annual Chamber Golf Outing, chaired by Jim Sukys, had more golfers, more profit and more fun last year. (Save the date: June 12, 2015). The Annual Clambake became a "Fall Festival", under the direction of Tom Lane, thanks to ideas and support from the City of Twinsburg Parks & Recreation and Service Departments. This October event is quickly becoming a family fun activity.

The membership numbers improved, under the watchful eyes of Andy Schunk. This is obviously the "Life Blood" of our Organization. Twinsburg Women in Networking (T.W.I.N.), the brainchild of Judy Caine, held its first highly successful Women's Expo in January of 2014, and repeated their efforts last week. Held on January 29th, the 2015 Women's Expo was well-attended and considered a huge success.

Your Twinsburg Chamber also kicked off a new partnership with the Counsel Of Smaller Enterprises (C.O.S.E.), which promises to bring more benefits, opportunities and resources to our members. Thank you to all Members and Board Members for your loyalty and hard work!

Looking forward, I see an even greater year coming! Our next event is the Annual State of the City Address. This will be a morning event, held on Thursday, February 12th at 8:30 am. Please join us as we welcome Mayor Katherine Procop to the Hilton Garden Inn for this important address.

We will be holding 2015's first "Twinsburg @ Twilight" on February 19th from 5:30-7:30, at New Adventures Early Learning Center, located at 8054 Darrow Road, Twinsburg.

We are happy to also be a part of a luncheon at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, to announce a welcome new addition of a Manufacturing Program and Facility. The Manufacturing luncheon will be held at the Career Center on Tuesday, February 24th, from 11:30-1:30.

As always, you can get more information by calling Abby or Paula at the Chamber at 330-963-6249. Have a Great Month.

Gary Sorace
2015 President, Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce

2015 Executive Board

Gary Sorace - President
Kevin Gehrt - 1st Vice President
Judy Caine - 2nd Vice President
Andrew Schunk - Secretary
Allison Chance - Treasurer

2015 Board of Directors

Diane Barben - Director
Tara Krol - Director
Thomas Lane - Director
Judy Lanier - Director
Thomas Stanton - Director
Robert Strachan - Director
Jim Sukys - Director
Scott Tincher - Director
Michelle Willmott - Director
Deborah Zaebst - Director

Chamber Staff

Abby Fechter - Executive Director

Paula Gutowski - Administrative Assistant

2015 Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Front row, left to right: Judith Caine, Prosperity N.E.O; Abby Fechter, Twinsburg Chamber; Allison Chance, Twinsburg Public Library; Second row, Gary Sorace, Ohio Classic Awards; Paula Gutowski, Twinsburg Chamber; Diane Barben, Atrium at Anna Maria; Kevin Gehrt, Cardinal Health at Home; Third row, Andrew Schunk, Twinsburg Bulletin; Tara Krol, Managed Care Consultants; Judy Lanier, Goodwill Industries of Akron; Michelle Willmott, Felber PR & Marketing; Deborah Zaebst, NMS Accountants; Back row, Thomas Lane, Red’s Catering & New Adventures Learning Center; Jim Sukys, Habitat For Humanity of Summit County; Scott Tincher, Cardinal Health at Home; Robert Strachan, Strachan Novak Insurance; Thomas Stanton, Chase Bank. Photo Courtesy, Mark Gutowski

Welcome New Members!

DARKO, Inc., Twinsburg. (330) 425-9805

Floral Innovation, Twinsburg. (330) 487-0786

TPC Wire & Cable, Macedonia. (800) 521-7935

Twinsburg Education Association, Twinsburg. (330) 608-8835

Twinsburg Fire Department, Twinsburg. (330) 963-6256

Thank you for joining the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to serving your business and the community in 2015!

Welcome Back
Renewing Members!

PNC Bank
University Hospitals
Lou Ritenour Decorations, Inc.
K & R Communications
Novasphere, Inc.
Fifth Third Bank
US Materials Group
Suburban Physical Therapy
FFR Merchandising, Inc.
Village of Reminderville
Western Reserve Hospital
M & G Pools
Gene Esser Civil Engineering & Surveying, Inc.
Walthall LLP CPA's
BDS Financial
Dr. Edward J. Walter & Associates, Inc.
Samuel Steel Pickling Company
Teresa's Pizza
Jade-Sterling Steel Co, Inc.
Taylor Dental
Saw Systems

Hitachi Medical Systems America
Twinsburg Public Library
Grande Village
Twinsburg Township
Ganzcorp Investments
R. Andrew Richner Co,. L.P.A.
Goodwill Industries of Akron
BFG Federal Credit Union
Twinsburg Tribune
Calteks LLC
The Atrium at Anna Maria
TriCon Roofing Inc.
HAAS Factory Outlet
FACIL North America
Prosperity N.E.O.
Do This - Do That Auto Body, Inc.
Wayside Workshop
Allergy Asthma & Sinus Relief Center
Crown Composites Tooling, LLC

Thank you for your continued support! We look forward to serving your business throughout 2015!

NOT A CHAMBER MEMBER YET?
Please visit our website for membership information and our online application
or call the Chamber today at 330-963-6249!

Twinsburg Chamber Launches New Website!

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website! After many months of hard work and dedication, we are delighted to officially announce the new site is available at the URL www.twinsburgchamber.com.

Our goal with this new website is to provide our members and visitors an easier way to learn about the Twinsburg Chamber and all that we have to offer. The new website is interactive and gives better access to: About Us, Business Directory, Chamber and Member Events, Chamber and Member News, Hot Deals, Job Board, Our Community, Sponsors, Partners and much more! To learn about our new website features (just for members), please click here!

Save with COSE and the Twinsburg Chamber!

The missions of the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce and the COSE - Council of Smaller Enterprises are intertwined, holding as their foundations the promotion and growth of their members through one collective voice. Whether it is through building connections or expense savings, membership in the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce and COSE can reap rewards that reach farther than the bottom line. Now, an exclusive offer to save 50% on annual COSE dues! Become a duel member of COSE and the Twinsburg Chamber and save up to 50% on our annual COSE dues!

Save with COSE and the Twinsburg Chamber!

For more information on COSE, visit www.cose.org or call 1-866-553-5427. For more information on the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce please visit www.twinsburgchamber.com or call
330-963-6249.

2nd Annual 3Chamber Women's Expo "New Year, New You" Brings in Big Crowd and Sold Out Show!

Thank you everyone who attended you our 2nd Annual 3Chamber Women’s Expo, “New Year, New You”! What an amazing night we all had! A BIG THANK YOU to all of our vendors and sponsors! Without you, this event would not be as great as it was! A very special thank you to our women’s committees who spent the last year helping create this event! Thank you to all of our volunteers that made sure the night ran smoothly! Thank you to the Twinsburg Hilton Garden Inn for allowing us to use your beautiful venue and for your excellent service! We truly appreciate all the support for our Chamber members and community! See you all next year at our 2016 3Chamber Women’s Expo! Click here to view photo album!

The Aurora, Chagrin Valley, Solon and Twinsburg Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the creation of the Western Reserve Safety Council (WRSC).

The Aurora, Chagrin Valley Solon and Twinsburg Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the creation of the Western Reserve Safety Council (WRSC). The Chambers of Commerce will partner on this new chamber program in conjunction with the Ohio Bureau of Workers ‘Compensation. The WRSC will be the 80th Safety Council in the State of Ohio. Click here for more information!

Area Safety Council Searching for Best Wellness Practices. Calling for panelists for its Wellness program panel discussion to be held at its monthly luncheon, November 5, 2014, at the Mustard Seed Café in Solon at 11:30 am. For more information, click here!

New Resident Packets

The Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce needs your help! The Chamber will be supplying new resident's with "welcome bags" to people and families moving into the Twinsburg area.

The goal is to welcome them with information, points of interest, local service offerings, and entertainment spots for the surrounding area. If any business would like to participate with marketing materials or potentially coupons, please contact the Twinsburg Chamber at 330-963-6249 or email Abby Fechter at aschroll@twinsburgchamber.com for more details!

Are you or someone you know looking for a job? Are you an employer who is looking to hire? Look no further! Visit the Twinsburg Chamber's Job Board for updated full-time, part-time and internship opportunities!

If you are a member of the Twinsburg Chamber and your company is hiring, log-in to your Chamber account and follow the steps and we will post your listing for free!

SUCCESS PLUS MEMBERS!

These Chamber Members support the Chamber Mission at a premiere level, allowing us to work harder for you and your business. Learn more about these companies by clicking on their logos.

Your business can be featured here every month too - all it takes is an upgrade to a Success Plus Membership! Please contact the Chamber to learn more and to get started.

"Social Employee: How Great Companies Make Social Media Work" by Mark and Cheryl Burgess

In the social age, the image of a company is no longer controlled by a charismatic CEO, clever advertising, or carefully choreographed media relations. It's determined collectively by the amount of time the firm's customers and employees are engaging in online social media. The roadmap for encouraging and developing employees with a stronger social presence is outlined by Cheryl and Mark Burgess in the book The Social Employee: How Great Companies Make Social Media Work.

Companies can create an overwhelming digital presence by encouraging their staff to actively distribute and participate. Insist each employee has a personal page which includes space for a blog and make sure they are using the blogs regularly Make sure they are also involved in communities and encourage them to post files. Guarantee employees also share information on wikis and send instant messages daily. Also, encourage staff to be on social media sites where they share company information. They should be on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Enterprises that embrace the concept of The Social Employee will be well positioned to thrive in the coming decade. Those that ignore this phenomenon may put their companies at risk.

This title is available in print by browsing the Twinsburg Public Library catalog via www.twinsburglibrary.org.

Summary provided by Lori Holmes, Adult Services Librarian, Twinsburg Public Library

Members in the News

CrossFit opens new location in Twinsburg! Read story here!

Member Events Calendar

STEM Career Showcase for Students in grades 7-12 and their parents
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 9:30-11:30AM
Description: Students and parents can explore a variety of STEM careers (Science-Technology-Engineering-Mathematics) through interactive presentations & demonstrations and talk to professionals from over 40 leading companies and meet college representatives.
Location: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost/Registration: This is a free program. Registration is not required. For more information contact Marie Elias at melias@cvccworks.edu or visit cvccworks.edu

Community Wellness Presentation
Date: February 24, 2015 from 1:00-2:00PM
Description: In collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Independence Family Health Center and Marymount Hospital, CVCC will host “Exercise to Keep Your Heart Healthy” by Scott Tremmel, Physical Therapist, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. Light refreshments, prepared by our Culinary Arts students will be served.
Location: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
Cost/Registration: Free event, reservations required by Feb 17. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/CVCC-2-24-15. Please contact Marie Elias at melias@cvccworks.edu for additional information.

Even with all the Health Care Reform Changes you can still get a discount through your Chamber.

As a Chamber Member with 2-50 employees, you can get a discount on any health plan from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield — including industry-leading HSAs, HRAs and HIAs.*

Despite the ongoing changes and confusion surrounding health care reform, your chamber continues to offer employer insurance options with a 1.4% discount exclusively for chamber members!

Call your insurance broker, your chamber or NOACC at 1-866-466-4622 or go to www.noacc.org/ for more information. To request a free quote go to www.chambersaver.com/noacc.

*Discount only applies to Chamber members who do not already have Anthem insurance.

Click here for more details NOACC Chamber Anthem Flyer 2014 Pg 1; Page 2

This information is brought to you through collaboration between your chamber, NOACC and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company. An independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. ® Anthem is a registered trademark. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield names and symbols are the registered marks of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
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Important Information Regarding the 2015 Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program

The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is transitioning to prospective (pay in advance) billing in 2015. In light of these changes the 2015 group rating enrollment deadlines have been moved up three months. The enrollment deadline for the traditional discount group rating program is November 24 and the retro group rating enrollment deadline is January 30. The last day that applications (AC-3s) will be accepted is November 12. For more information, please click here.

To request a free, no obligation analysis of your best savings options please take a moment and contact CareWorks Consultants Program Manager, Bob Nicoll at (800) 837-3200 ext. 8595 or email him at robert.nicoll@ccitpa.com.

Both you and the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce can benefit directly from YOUR involvement!

The Chamber is a strong, leading organization due to the commitment of its involved members. Members are the key component in the direction the Chamber takes the programs it hosts and the issues it becomes involved in. We’re looking for partners to help us promote Chamber news and events.

“What can I do?” you ask? It’s simple and easy.

Sign up to become a Chamber Promo Partner by subscribing to our Promo Partner Email List. In this form you can choose to either receive an electronic copy of our flyers, or pick one up at the Chamber office or at Chamber events.
Post flyers at your business for customers and employees to see.
Promote the event at your business with customers.
Get a group of co-workers together to attend Chamber events.
Post or share the event on your social media pages.
We’ll notify you when a new flyer is available to post.

It’s that simple!
Help make your Chamber even better by helping to extend our reach into the community; to help promote membership and increase event attendance. Your business is the best place in our community for people to learn about the Chamber, so please consider posting a flyer today!

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