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MAY 1, 2015
VOLUME 1, ISSUE 40
FROM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
THIS MONTH’S
MEETING
2
TASK FORCE
NEWS
3
UPCOMING
EVENTS
4
WELCOME NEW
MEMBERS
5
MEMBER NEWS
& EVENTS
6
COSE CORNER
7
SPECIAL POINTS
OF INTEREST:
• Taste of Lakewood VIP
Tickets: page 2
• Taste of Lakewood
sponsorship
opportunities: page 8
• Is Your House RNC
Ready? Page 8
• April event photos:
page 9
The city’s work on replacing Madison Avenue pavement has begun,
and although we know it will be beautiful when finished, it is very
difficult for the area businesses to cope with the challenges of
detoured traffic and limited access. Let’s do whatever we can to
patronize those businesses and encourage others to do so as well.
The spotlight will certainly be on the eastern end of Madison
Avenue on Sunday June 7th when the Taste of Lakewood comes to
Madison Park! Don’t miss this spectacular event which features
our many independent restaurants and brought over 10,000
people to the event last year!
THANK YOU TO OUR
MAY SPONSOR
FROM THE CEO & PRESIDENT
The 12th Annual Taste of Lakewood is Sunday, June 7th at Madison Park
and it is gearing up to be another fantastic event. We expanded the size of
the event by moving to the south end of Madison Park and onto Athens
Avenue. We’ve also amped up the VIP experience, added a GOOD STUFF
Merchant Market and a Kids’ GOOD FOOD Garden.
After last year’s amazing turnout of over 10,000 attendees, we realized that
this occasion takes a small army of volunteers! To make it easier on everyone
to sign up to volunteer for the Taste of Lakewood Team, we’re going electronic
and using SignUpGenius. The site allows us to coordinate our volunteers and
show you exactly where and when help is needed. Registration is easy and you’ll receive an email
confirmation along with a reminder a few days before the event. It even adds the event to your
calendar!
Another nice feature is that it allows you to share the sign up link with coworkers, friends and family
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THIS MONTH’S MEETING:
LAKEWOODALIVE UPDATE
Join us at this month’s luncheon
meeting on Friday, May 15th for a
LakewoodAlive Update. We will
learn about the work that this
community-based nonprofit is
doing to ensure that Lakewood’s
neighborhoods are thriving and
how it enhances the economic
growth and vitality of Lakewood.
11:30am registration/networking
12pm lunch & program
Friday, May 15th
The Waterside Room at the Emerald Necklace Marina
1500 Scenic Park Drive
Pay in advance using a credit card
by calling the Chamber office or
pay online at
www.lakewoodchamberstore.com.
Cost: $15 Members,
$20 Non-members
Please RSVP by May 12th via
email to
[email protected] or by
calling 216-226-2900.
Sponsored by
TASTE OF LAKEWOOD VIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The VIP component of the Taste of Lakewood has been enhanced for 2015 to include highly sought after amenities and
provide a unique experience for event VIPs. The 2015 Taste of Lakewood VIP Experience is a $50 ticket which includes:
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Your choice of 1-4pm seating or 4-7pm seating (limited to 100 people per seating)
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VIP Parking
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Seating in the “Pier W VIP Tent”
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Separate VIP Bar (beer & wine) and two drink tickets
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Proximity to the First Federal Lakewood “Good Tunes” Stage
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Two food items of your choice from participating restaurants, delivered to you at the VIP tent
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Special VIP-only dessert provided by Pier W
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One free VIP-only Raffle ticket to win Pier W Complete Dinner for Four (additional chances available for purchase at
event)
VIP Tent sponsor Pier W has generously donated a ‘Complete Dinner for Four at Pier W’ as a raffle prize only offered to
Taste of Lakewood VIPs. The dinner includes a 4-5 course menu to be custom designed by Chef Regan Reik (based on
chosen protein, seasonal ingredients & availability) with wine paired with each course. The ‘Complete Dinner for Four at
Pier W’ is valued at $800.
Taste of Lakewood VIP Chairperson Vicki Smigelski has years of experience in planning events in the community and is
looking forward to presenting this year’s VIP event. “With the addition of a VIP bar, dessert by Pier W, food delivered to
your VIP table, and the VIP-only raffle prize generously donated by Pier W, this event will be a great experience for our
valued event sponsors and VIPs and is sure to sell out quickly.”
Space under the VIP tent is limited to 100 per seating. Secure your tickets now! Purchase VIP tickets at http://
tasteoflakewood.com/vip-tickets.
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TASK FORCE & COMMITTEE NEWS
Economic Development Task Force
While Madison Avenue is under construction, make sure to support our Madison Merchants! Construction is moving east toward
117th Street and should be finished by September 1, 2015. Parking can be an issue in construction zones, but there is side street
parking and now that the weather is warming up, walking is always an option. Channel 19 Action News did a short segment on how
construction is affecting Madison Avenue businesses featuring Chamber member Cassandra Fear of Fear’s Confections. Visit http://
www.19actionnews.com/clip/11433116/lakewood-businesses-suffer-during-madison-avenue-makeover to see the news video.
Membership & Marketing Task Force
Building on last year's success, Lakewood Magazine will be an all new community magazine and
residents guide for 2015-16. This publication will highlight all the great things happening in
Lakewood for residents, businesses, development and more.
Lakewood Magazine is a quality publication produced by Great Lakes Publishing, and endorsed by
the City and the Chamber. This is a great promotional tool for the entire year - both in print and
online, your ad will not be missed.
For more information about advertising visit http://lakewoodchamber.org/2015-lakewoodmagazine/ or contact Gina DiFrancesco at (216) 377-3641 or email at
[email protected]. ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT!
Legislative & Governmental Affairs Task Force
A slate of Board of Directors candidates for our 2015-2016 year will be mailed out this week
along with nomination forms for the 2015 Business Person of the Year and Outstanding New
Member awards. Please take the time to fill out your ballot and nominate a deserving member and return the forms to the Chamber
office. All ballots and nomination forms are due on Friday, May 22.
Education & Programming Task Force
The Education Task Force is in the initial phase of planning a retail boot camp to coincide with Small Business Saturday and the 2015
holiday shopping season. If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact Patty Ryan at [email protected] or call
216-226-2900.
Interested in getting involved with one of our Task Forces or committees? Contact Patty Ryan at [email protected].
EXPLORING THE LEGEND: IS EQUALITY ALIVE IN LAKEWOOD?
Join LakewoodAlive for a conversation about the importance of equality and efforts
to welcome Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender individuals to our community.
This forum is free and open to the public. Audience members will be encouraged to
join in the conversation and ask questions of the panelists.
Panelists include:
> Michaela Hahn Burriss, Midwest Outreach Mgr., Small Business Majority
> Michael Daso, Financial Consultant, AXA Advisors
> Alana Jochum, Northeast Ohio Director, Equality Ohio
> Maureen Greeves, Lakewood resident and parent
> Michelle Tomallo, President & CoFounder, Fit Technologies will be the moderator for the evening .
Wednesday, May 13th, 7-8:30pm
Lakewood Public Library, 15425 Detroit Avenue
For more information visit www.lakewoodalive.com.
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DOUBLE YOUR BENEFITS WITH A CHAMBER / COSE DUAL MEMBERSHIP
Lakewood Chamber
members:
Strengthen your presence
in the local community
while supporting the
economic development
of the entire region.
You can join the Lakewood Chamber
of Commerce and the Council of
Smaller Enterprises (COSE) for one
low price. Not only can you save big
on essential business products and
services like health insurance, workers’ compensation and office
products, but you’ll also gain access
to valuable contacts and resources
throughout Northern Ohio.
Current Lakewood Chamber
members (and COSE members) can
upgrade to be a dual member for
only $75. For more information on
becoming a dual member, visit
www.cose.org/affiliate.
Enjoy the stronger local
& regional
connections and
expanded
educational
opportunities that being
a member of both
organizations can
provide!
Questions?
Contact Patty Ryan at 216-226-2900.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, May 13th:
13th Taste of Lakewood restaurant meeting, 2pm at the Chamber office
Friday, May 15th: May Luncheon Meeting: LakewoodAlive Update Sponsored by The University of Akron Lakewood
11:30am, The Waterside Room at the Emerald Necklace Marina, 1500 Scenic Park Dr.
Tuesday, May 19th: Is Your House RNC Ready? Sponsored by Howard Hanna.
Hosted by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and LakewoodAlive.
7-9pm, Buckeye Beer Engine
Sunday, June 7th: Taste of Lakewood Co-Presented by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Cleveland Magazine
1-7pm, Madison Park
See sponsorship information at www.lakewoodchamber.org
Friday, June 19th: Annual Awards Luncheon Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood
11:30am, Vosh Lakewood, 1414 Riverside Drive
Friday, July 17th: July Luncheon Meeting: City of Lakewood Economic Development Update Sponsored by Hospice of the
Western Reserve
11:30am, The Waterside Room at the Emerald Necklace Marina, 1500 Scenic Park Dr.
Friday August 7th: 59th Annual New Teachers Luncheon Sponsored by Ohio Educational Credit Union
11:30am, Garfield Middle School, 13114 Detroit Avenue
Monday, August 31st: Annual Scramble for Lakewood Golf Outing
Red Tail Golf Club
Visit http://lakewoodchamber.org/annual-scramble/ for sponsorship information.
View all upcoming Lakewood Chamber events at www.lakewoodchamber.org/events.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS
The Bevy in Birdtown
Jeffrey Curtis (Howard Hanna)
Beth Scebbi
12112 Madison Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
216-227-2389
www.thebevyinbirdtown.com
Restaurant/Tavern, Music
Venue
1495 Warren Road
Lakewood OH 44107
216-221-6585
www.jeffreycurtis.howardhanna.com
Real Estate Sales
Everstream
Stacy Ambrose
800 W. St. Clair Ave.
Cleveland OH 44113
216-923-2262
www.everstream.net
Network Service Provider
Mars Bar
George Gountis
15314 Madison Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
216-228-4500
www.facebook.com/marsbarlakewood
Restaurant/Tavern
O’Toole’s Pub & Restaurant
Urvashi O’Toole
13601 Detroit Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
216-226-5718
www.otoolespublakewood.com
Restaurant/Tavern
33 Mile Radius
Drew Johnson
15115 Lanning Ave.
Lakewood OH 44107
216-965-8160
www.33mileradius.com
Internet Marketing Services
FROM THE CEO & PRESIDENT, CONT.
From page 1
and help us build our team. Volunteering is always more fun when you’re with people you like. You can volunteer for a shift and
still have plenty of time to enjoy the GOOD FOOD, GOOD TUNES, GOOD BEER, GOOD STUFF and GOOD TIMES at the Taste.
Sign up at www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C094CACAD2BA4F94-taste/. T-shirts are available for the first 150 volunteers, so
make sure you indicate your shirt size in the comments box when signing up.
Finally, remember a portion of the proceeds for this event funds our high school scholarship program. Thank you to all of our
sponsors, restaurants, merchants and committee members for their support and for helping us celebrate the fantastic food
culture in our community.
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MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS
Congratulations to Matt Fish of Melt Bar & Grilled who has been named the
2015 SBA Ohio Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. Small Business
Administration. As part of the annual observance of National Small Business
Week, the SBA will recognize Fish at a ceremony on May 5 as part of a small
business seminar, where Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur and SBA District
Director Gil Goldberg will present him with the honor. “The SBA recognizes Mr.
Fish because of his entrepreneurial accomplishments, leadership and
contributions to the community,” said Goldberg. “He has also created many
good jobs that have enriched our state’s economy and he serves as an
outstanding example for aspiring small business owners.”
(Matt Fish was our 2012 Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Business Person Matt Fish & the Melt crew at the 2014 Taste of Lakewood
of the Year.)
The first Friday of every month is $5 Friday at Nature’s Bin.
Bin Stop by Nature’s Bin between 5 and 8 p.m. on Friday May 1st to try five
wine and food pairings for $5! We’ll be celebrating Cinco de Mayo a few days early! If you’ve joined us before remember to bring
your wine glass with you in May and get $1 off. Nature’s Bin is located at 18120 Sloane Avenue.
LakewoodAlive is hostiing a free community forum on Wednesday, May 13 from 7–8:30pm at Lakewood Public Library (15425
Detroit Avenue) featuring a conversation about the importance of equality and efforts to welcome Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender individuals to our community. The forum continues LakewoodAlive’s tradition of hosting community forums dating
back more than 10 years. This forum is open to the public.
The Lakewood Hospital Foundation’s
Foundation 14th Annual Ambulance Chase will be held on Sunday, May 3rd at Lakewood Park. Register
online at lakewoodhospitalfoundation.org/ambulancechase or hermescleveland.com.
Effective April 25th, DMS Management Solutions has moved to a new location: 2055 Crocker Rd., Suite 300, Westlake, OH 44145
in the Crocker Corporate Building. building (right across from The Cheesecake Factory).
Lakewood Historical Society hosts the annual Sale on the Grounds on Friday, May 1 (Preview Party: 7-9pm), Saturday May 2 (9am3pm), and Sunday May 3 (12pm-3pm) at The Nicholson House, 13335 Detroit Avenue. Proceeds from the sale support the programs and properties of the Lakewood Historical Society.
Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corp (LCAC) needs volunteers to help pack reusable grocery bags with Spring cleaning & paper
products and then deliver them to 200 Lakewood families and seniors in need. LCAC will be gathering in the back parking lot at
Lakewood Masonic Temple to pack the bags at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9th.
New to Lakewood? Looking for additional opportunities to connect with the community? The City of Lakewood’s
Lakewood Welcome To
Lakewood event is a great way to learn more about local civic organizations, services and ways to get involved. Thursday, May 7,
7-9pm, Garfield Middle School (13114 Detroit Avenue).
Join LakewoodAlive for “Loving Lakewood”: a swanky, Prohibition-themed party on Saturday, May 16 at the VOSH “Speakeasy” from
7:30-11pm. Big Cheese tickets are $75 each; Bootlegger tickets are $40 each. Proceeds will support LakewoodAlive programming
as they grow commercial revitalization and housing outreach programs for strong, vibrant neighborhoods. Visit
www.lakewoodalive.com/events/celebration for ticket & sponsorship information.
O’Neill Healthcare Lakewood is holding an Assisted Living Open House on Saturday, May 9th, 12noon-1:30pm. Come and learn
about how O’Neill Healthcare offers individualized help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as meals, laundry, personal care
and daily medication management in a supportive, friendly community.
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COSE CORNER
SAVE THE DATE: COSE Small Business Convention Oct 2121-22, 2015
Q: What do the Cleveland Browns, LeBron James, the Hinckley Reservation Buzzards and
COSE’s Small Business Convention have in common?
A: They have all returned home to Cleveland!
We are excited to officially announce that in celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Small Business Convention will return to the place where
it all started – Northeast Ohio!
The Convention will be held Oct 21-22 at Public Auditorium in downtown Cleveland and will feature nationally recognized keynote speakers,
workshops, networking events and unlimited opportunities to enhance your business. Visit cose.org/sbc for more information or contact the
events team at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you in October!
Friday, May 8th, Music Hall at Public Auditorium: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and $40,000!
Entrepreneurship is alive and well in Cleveland! Join us for our 5th annual business pitch
competition as 5 local businesses battle for $40,000 in cash prizes. Our business pitch
competition is the grand finale of a week-long celebration of national small business week.
Plus, one lucky audience member will go home with a free Small Business Convention
2015 registration!
Finalists: Chris Wentz, EveryKey, Doug Katz, Fire Spice Company, Ethan Holmes, Holmes
Mouthwatering Applesauce , Jessica Davis, Rebuilder’s Xchange, and Mauri Artz, The
Public Tutoring Initiative.
Cost: $15 COSE & Lakewood Chamber Members, $25 Non-Members. Visit www.cose.org/pitch to register.
5:30--7:30
Marketing & Branding Boot Camp Featuring Sage Lewis: Wednesday, May 6th, 5:30
This workshop is designed to help navigate you through all the latest marketing trends so that your small business can remain successful in
today's ever changing marketing landscape. Sage Lewis, the guest storyteller, will offer his unique perspective on these trends, and how it
impacts your small business. During the second half of the event, you will have the opportunity to sit down with small business categorical
experts who will dig into your specific questions, issues or initiatives.
Cost: $25 COSE members, $40 Non-Members. Visit www.cose.org/events to register.
COSE Day at the Capitol: Thursday, May 12th
Calling all small business owners! Would you like direct access to members of the Ohio General Assembly and public policy staff? Join us in
Columbus for COSE Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, May 12 where you will have the unique opportunity to meet with policymakers and
discuss ways in which we can work together to enhance the small business climate in Ohio. The day includes meetings with legislators,
presentations from public policy leaders, and ends with a legislative networking and cocktail reception. Round-trip transportation and meals
are included. This event is for COSE or COSE/Lakewood Chamber dual members only. To register contact Adina Magda at 216-592-2379 or
[email protected].
View & register for all upcoming COSE events at
www.cose.org/events.
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TASTE OF LAKEWOOD SPONSORSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE
Sponsor the 12th Annual Taste of
Lakewood, the Chamber’s largest
community event.
The Taste of Lakewood is a no-admission
fee, outdoor day-long food & music festival
that celebrates what Lakewood is known
for: tremendously Good Food. The event
features Lakewood’s eclectic mix of
Photo by Craig Lovejoy
regionally known restaurants and food purLow Level Aerial Photography
veyors along with live
music onstage, a beer & wine garden, dining tents, a VIP Experience, and more. A portion of the event’s proceeds funds our annual scholarship program that rewards and
assists college-bound high school seniors from St. Edward and Lakewood High Schools.
Over 10,000 people, primarily social media-savvy food & craft beer enthusiasts, age 21-35, from throughout the greater Cleveland
area, attended the 2014 Taste of Lakewood. The recently renovated Madison Park in Lakewood’s historic Birdtown neighborhood
proved to be a perfect location for the many who walked, cycled, or took public transit to the event. Visit the Taste of Lakewood
Facebook page to view photos of last year’s event.
The Taste of Lakewood provides tremendous exposure for our restaurants, our city, our valued sponsors, and our community
partners. We wanted to give you the opportunity to be a part of this year’s Good Food event by becoming a sponsor. We have a
robust marketing campaign behind this year’s event which encourages participating restaurants, their loyal followers, and locally
known chefs & “foodies” to engage and promote the event on multiple platforms. The earlier you can commit to being a sponsor,
the greater amount of exposure you will receive.
Expose your brand or product to tens of thousands of young adults who have a passion for good food, good beer, good tunes, and
good times – and thank you in advance for helping to make the Taste of Lakewood the region’s premier Good Food event!
For information on sponsorship levels and how you can be involved in the Taste of Lakewood visit http://lakewoodchamber.org/
taste-of-lakewood-sponsorship-opportunities/.
IS YOUR HOUSE RNC READY?
In July of 2016, Cleveland will host the Republican National Convention at Quicken Loans
Arena. An estimated 50,000 convention delegates, politicians, and party support staff are
looking NOW for hotel rooms and other spaces to rent leading up to and during the
convention. Because of our location, Lakewood is the perfect spot for conventioneers to live
(and dine, and shop!) next July 18-21, 2016. Join us and learn about the idea of renting
your home and what it takes to prepare, market, and manage your property.
Tuesday, May 19th: Is Your House RNC Ready? Sponsored by Howard Hanna.
Hosted by the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and LakewoodAlive.
7-9pm, Buckeye Beer Engine, downstairs “Engine Room”
Free
Cash bar, order food from menu.
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APRIL EVENT PHOTOS
April 17th Luncheon Meeting, sponsored by Dollar Bank
Chamber members and guests gathered on April 17th for the Annual Mayor’s Address to the Chamber by Mayor Mike Summers and State of
the Chamber Address by Board Chair Cindy Einhouse at The Clifton Club, sponsored by Dollar Bank.
Bank
Luncheon program (photo by The Lakewood
Citizen,@lkwdcitizen)
Dennis Boose of Dollar Bank speaks to attendees about
the history & offerings of Dollar Bank, and about the value
of Chamber membership.
Mayor Mike Summers (photos by Colin McEwen, City of Lakewood)
April 27th Startup Lakewood Event
StartUp U: Launching a Culinary Startup in Lakewood
featured John & Megan Manning of the Little Lakewood
Pasta Company (winners of the 2014 Startup Lakewood
Ideation Challenge) and Marissa Flynn of Ice Cream Joy
Joy.
The event was held at the new location for Little Lakewood
Pasta Company, 15613 Detroit Avenue.
L—>R: Marissa Flynn (Ice
Ice Cream Joy),
Joy John and Megan
Manning (Little Lakewood Pasta Company), Mike Belsito
(Startup Lakewood).
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TASTE OF LAKEWOOD ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCED
Three regionally-known bands will provide the music on the First Federal Lakewood “Good Tunes” Stage at the 12th Annual Taste of
Lakewood on June 7th at Madison Park.
FireSide Lakewood is an acoustic rock band from Lakewood. FireSide performs a wide variety of classic and current rock tunes – from
CSN to Simon & Garfunkel to Peter Gabriel to The Beatles – and more. Having performed at the past three Taste of Lakewood
events, they are back by popular demand and will entertain event attendees starting at 1:00pm.
Thor Platter returns to Taste of Lakewood after first performing at the 2014 event. Scene Magazine describes Thor Platter’s sound as
“Americana roots and soulful good vibes.” Thor blends the sounds of folk, country, rock and bluegrass into a mid-west alternative
country sound for the discerning ear. He has assembled a full band of talented musicians with roots in Cleveland, Nashville, and Austin, to perform with on the road. His latest album “Looking for Sunshine” was released in April of 2013 to critical acclaim. He has appeared as a guest multiple times on the Live on Lakeside show on NBC Cleveland. It is no surprise that Thor was listed in Scene magazine’s “13 musicians to watch in 2013”.
Performing for the first time at the Taste of Lakewood: JD Eicher & the Goodnights, an indie pop/rock group based out of Pittsburgh
and Youngstown, OH. With their recent signing to the Rock Ridge Music label (Warner/ADA) and the release of their 3rd album, Into
Place, the band has been keeping busy and earning a loyal following across the region. Their sound has been described as "subtle
pop," garnering favorable comparisons to acts like Coldplay, The Script, Keane, and Death Cab for Cutie. National AAA radio play of
their single, "I'd Like to Get to Know You," and a recent Olive Garden commercial featuring the band's new song, "Aaron," have helped
boost the group's visibility, and they've been hitting the pavement hard, sharing billing with acts such as Maroon 5, Dave Matthews
Band, Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Sister Hazel, and more.
“Music is an important component of any great event” says Lakewood Chamber of Commerce CEO & President Patty Ryan. “We’re
thrilled that these talented and acclaimed musicians will be entertaining our event attendees at this year’s Taste of Lakewood”.
For more information, visit www.tasteoflakewood.com.
MEMBER NEWS & EVENTS, CONT.
Hospice of the Western Reserve is holding a warehouse sale on Friday, May 15th from 8am-4pm and Saturday, May 16 from 9am3pm at Hospice of the Western Reserve Headquarters, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland 44110. Cash and major credit cards (VISA,
MasterCard and Discover) are accepted for payment (no checks).
Huzzah!!! Olde Wrestling is making its RETURN for a night of rough n’ tumble, elbow smashin’, hip tossin’, rip roarin, slam bang style
of wrestling—roaring 1920’s style! El Carnicero presents Olde Wrestling’s Speakeasy Spectacular on Friday, May 8th, 7-10pm at
Mahall’s. More info and tickets: http://www.oldewrestling.com/speakeasy-mahalls/
Mahall’s
LakewoodAlive’s
LakewoodAlive Knowing Your Home series continues with two events in May: “Exterior Prep & Paint Technique to Make It Last”, May
21st,, 6:30-8:30pm at 1196 St. Charles Avenue, and “New Needs, Same House” on May 28th, 7-9pm at Jammy Buggars. Visit
www.lakewoodalive.com for more information.
Has your business been featured in the news? Do you have an announcement or a one-time special event to share?
Send your press release, link, or short summary to [email protected] by the 25th of this month.
Items received by the 25th will be included in next month’s newsletter.
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M B E Officers
R OF COMMERCE
Chairperson
Vice Chair, Economic Development
Vice Chair, Legislative & Governmental Affairs
Vice Chair, Membership & Marketing
Immediate Past President
Treasurer
CEO & President
Cindy Einhouse, Beck Center for the Arts
Bill Craighead, Cleveland Home Title
Nicole Hatem Farley, Fisher & Phillips LLP
Julie Warren, Erie Design
Diane Helbig, Seize This Day Coaching
Steven R. Clark, Clark Financial Services
Patricia L. Ryan
20142014-2015 Board of Directors
Ian Andrews
Steve Barry
Michael Clock
Michael Daso
Mike DeStefano
Heidi Finniff
Kelly Flamos
Mary Johnson
John Lanson
Sharon Marrell
Robert Metelko
Pete Nelson
Maria Shinn
Brian Siftar
Dru Siley
Bob Wright
LakewoodAlive
Steve Barry Buick
Clock Electric, Inc.
AXA Advisors, LLC
DMS Management Solutions
First Federal of Lakewood
Mahall’s Twenty Lanes
Cornucopia, Inc.
Cox Business
Marrell Music
Computer Systems Development Services
Dollar Bank
Shinn Lanter, LLP
Lakewood City Schools
City of Lakewood
Buckeye Beer Engine
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