WADSWORTH Chamber of Commerce December 2014 Newsletter Whew! What a Great Year in Wadsworth! I think we can all agree that it’s been a great year in Wadsworth with the yearlong celebration of Wadsworth’s 200th birthday. Sections Looking back at 2014 from the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce view, I am thrilled how much the Wadsworth Chamber has grown and accomplished over this past year. We are currently 395 members strong! We hope all of our members find significant value in what we offer to our members. 3 December Meeting 4 5 6 New Members In January, we brought the non-profit organizations that serve Wadsworth and Medina County together at the Chamber luncheon. We learned of the services they provide and places for us to volunteer. Also, we were honored to be included in the planning of the Medina County visit for Governor Kasich’s “State of the State” address. In February, the Chamber had two firsts - hosting a fun Casino Night at Barberton Brookside and hosting a City Council Chat, in partnership with Downtown Wadsworth, Inc., and the Wadsworth Independent Business Association. Enjoy a festive treat at the December Wadsworth Chamber luncheon. You’ll be tapping your toes to the holiday beat of the Wadsworth High School Show Choir - Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Take a moment to become familiar with new Chamber members Mark Your Calendars Special events to keep in mind and in your schedule Member News Events and opportunities to interact with Chamber members Whew! What a Great Year in Wadsworth! - Continued on page 2 1 www.wadsworthchamber.com Chamber Office Janie Parish, Executive Director [email protected] Sharon Wright, Membership Benefit Coordinator [email protected] 2014 Executive Board Whew! What a Great Year in Wadsworth! - Continued from page 1 In March, our Annual Easter Basket Auction, combined with our 50/50 luncheon raffles, raised $6,500 for book scholarships for Wadsworth High School graduating seniors. Thanks to the generosity of our members, we were able to award $500 scholarships to eleven rising-star Wadsworth seniors, as well as awarding the very first $1,000 David B. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship. Thanks to Karen Wilson, Wadsworth Real Estate, for again chairing the Easter Basket Auction. Also in March, on a very cold Friday morning, we cut the ribbon for the new Peebles store. In April, we found ourselves on the red carpet for The 2014 Rosie Awards to honor people, businesses and organization that make the Wadsworth community a great place to live and work. Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, LLP This year’s award recipients were: Johanna Perrino, WCTV - Business Employee of the Year; Doug Beeman, Wadsworth City Schools - Business Manager of the Year; Larry Markley, All Creatures Veterinary - Business Entrepreneur of the Year; Karen Wilson, Wadsworth Real Estate - Business Advocate of the Year; Thompson Excavating - Sustainable Business of the Year; Restored Church of God - Community Improvement of the Year; The Giving Doll - Outstanding Nonprofit Organization of the Year; Clampco Products - Outstanding Business of the Year; and Roger Havens - The Key to the City. Congratulations again and thank you for a job well done! Carey & Associates Also in April, the newly-formed Women Enriching Business Council for women members of Medina County Chambers of Commerce hosted the first monthly gathering at the Brunswick Tri-C Campus. Karen Wilson, President Wadsworth Real Estate Tom Crookes, Vice President Darrell Carey, Treasurer Tommy Hayes, Secretary SaberLogic Johanna Perrino, Past President WCTV 2014 Directors Erik Allwood FirstMerit Bank Brooke Bonelli M3 Energy Christina Laskovski Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Joe Magnacca Wadsworth City Schools Jeff Novak Advanced Insurance Designs, Inc. Ann Reusch Westfield Bank Thomas Sigel Ohio Regional Music Arts & Cultural Outreach 2 In May, Dr. Andy Hill, Superintendent of Wadsworth City Schools, presented his first Wadsworth “State of the Schools Address” at the Chamber luncheon and the Chamber hosted two ribbon cutting ceremonies Cardinal Jewelry & Things and Comfort Inn & Suites. The Chamber partnered with the Bicentennial Committee for the Wadsworth Community Night at the Ballpark. Our own Sharon Wright threw out the first pitch and crossed that off her bucket list. Fore! In June, it was a sold-out golf outing at Rawiga Country Club. The course was in incredible shape, the day was absolutely gorgeous and a delicious pig roast was enjoyed by all. The golf outing is the largest fundraiser for the Wadsworth Chamber and this year, we raised approximately $15,000.The Title Sponsors for the event were Westfield Bank and the Medina County University Center. Thanks to the Golf Committee for their work to make the golf outing a great success: Laura Brocklehurst, Soprema, Inc. - Chair; Erik Allwood, FirstMerit Bank; Brooke Bonelli, M3 Energy; Mark Horner, Frontier Communications; Bev Long, Liberty Residence I & II; Ian Longman, Charles E. Slusser Insurance Agency; Rosemary Knepp, Holiday Inn Express; Johanna Perrino, WCTV; Ann Reusch, Westfield Bank; Laura Syverson, DS Benefits Group;Sharon and Janie, Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to our terrific volunteers: Kay Bowman, Community Volunteer; Marjorie Cook, Eyedeal Graphics; Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor; and Marti Novak, Mary Kay Cosmetics. In June, the Wadsworth Chamber hosted the Women Enriching Business Council with a “Shopping & Smack your Lips Palooza on Main Street.” Approximately 50 women from all over the county discovered the treasures on our Main Street. We also hosted two ribbon cuttings - Wonderfully Original Weddings and Whew! What a Great Year in Wadsworth! - Continued on page 6 www.wadsworthchamber.com December Meeting Event Information Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 Time: 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. 11:00a.m. - 11:30a.m. - Social Networking 11:30a.m. - Lunch is Served 12:00p.m. - WHS Show Choir Program Location:The Galaxy Restaurant Cost: $15.00 Reservations requested by December 5, 2014 Luncheon Menu • Broccoli, Bacon & Cheddar Salad • Marinated Pork Loin with Apple Cider Reduction • Scalloped Potatoes • Green Beans • Assorted Rolls • Ho-ho-ho Holiday Dessert Please note: If you require a vegetarian meal, please place a request prior to the Friday before the luncheon. Upcoming Programs • Wednesday, January 28 - Nonprofit Fair at the Chamber Luncheon 3 December Meeting featuring Wadsworth High School’s Show Choir Enjoy a festive treat at the December Wadsworth Chamber luncheon. You’ll be swinging and swaying to the holiday sounds of the Wadsworth High School Show Choir. We are pleased that the members of the WHS Show Choir will be joining us for lunch. A festive thank you to Winston, Elizabeth and Sebastian Byrd of Domino’s Pizza, Wadsworth, for sponsoring the lunch for our songbirds. The Wadsworth Young Professionals are asking for donations of new toys to be distributed by Wadsworth FISH. Please wrap the gifts and mark “boy” or “girl” and the age appropriate for the toys. Bring the toys to the holiday luncheon. You’ll know right where to drop off your donation - look for the group of representatives from the Wadsworth Young Professionals with Santa hats. Like us on Facebook to find out the Wadsworth Chamber scoop! www.wadsworthchamber.com 2014 New Members • Lady Royal Home Inspections Kristi Deem 197 Gordon Avenue, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Phone: 330.636.1316 Home inspections prior to purchase • Modern Day Motor Cars, LLC Patti Hedrick; Rob Hedrick 774 Broad Street, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Phone: 330.334.3800 www.moderndaymotorcars.com Specializing in affordable and dependable vehicles and striving to offer value and integrity • Park Place Senior Condominiums of Wadsworth Jim Molnar; Jerry Prinzo 152-290 Park Place Drive, Wadsworth, OH 44281 Phone: 330.334.0969 Condominium association The Wadsworth Bicentennial Ornament The Bicentennial Ornament has arrived to commemorate this special year in Wadsworth. The limitededition ornaments are available at Three Roses Gift Boutique, 112 Main Street, the Bicentennial web site, www. wadsworth200.org or by contacting Lisa Jones at lmckenziejones@ gmail.com. The cost is $15.00 each. What a great Christmas gift for someone who has Wadsworth in their heart. 4 2015 Chamber Events 2015 Chamber Member Coffees Membership Luncheons: Chamber Member Coffees help new members and not-so-new members get to know the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce. The coffees are hosted at the Chamber office - 132-A Main Street, on the second floor of the SaberLogic building. The purposes of these coffees are for members to learn and understand all of the benefits provided by the Chamber and meet other members. • January 29 - Non-Profit Organizations Fair • February 25 - State of the City Address • March 25 - Easter Basket Scholarship Auction • April 29 - The Rosie Awards (evening event) • May 27 - Wadsworth City Schools: State of the Schools Address • No meeting in June due to the Chamber’s Golf Outing • July 29 - Success Series #1 • August 26 - Success Series #2 • September 30 - Success Series #3 • October 28 - State of the Chamber Address • November’s meeting is combined with the December meeting • December 9 - Holiday Program The Ambassador Committee has representatives in attendance so you may start meeting Chamber members before the luncheons. Even if you have been a member of the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce for years, it’s good to hear your benefits again for a refresher. All of the coffees are scheduled for Tuesdays, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. • January 20 • February 17 • March 17 • April 21 • May 19 • June 16 • July 21 • August 18 • September 15 • October 20 • November 17 • December 15 Luncheons are hosted on the last Wednesday of the month, except for the December Holiday Program, at The Galaxy Restaurant: 11:00-11:30 a.m. - Social networking 11:30 a.m. - Lunch is served 12:00 noon - Program 1:00 p.m. - Meeting concluded The 2015 Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing: • June 15 - Rawiga Golf and Swim Club Veteran’s Day - Wadsworth, Ohio - November 11, 2014 www.wadsworthchamber.com Mark Your Calendars • Wednesday, December 3 ~ 8:00 a.m. Downtown Wadsworth Incorporated (DWI) Monthly Meeting Wadsworth Public Library This is an open meeting for all interested. DWI develops and maintains a downtown identity that continually advances the quality of the community’s social, cultural and commercial environment. Contact information: 330.335.9301, www.MSWadsworth.org • Monday, December 8 ~ 6:00 p.m. The University of Akron Wayne College presents Campus Visit Day Student Life Building, 1901 Smucker Road, Orrville Want to build rockets with a rocket scientist? Or learn about history from someone who has traveled to more than 45 countries? You don’t have to go far to learn from world-class professors who have real life experience in their fields-- it’s all right here at The University of Akron Wayne College. Campus Visit Day includes group tours, information about areas of study, financial aid opportunities, and information on clubs and organizations. RSVP at http://wayne.uakron.edu/campusvisitday/ or call 330.684.8912. • Tuesday, December 9 ~ 7:30-9:00 a.m. Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Wadsworth Chamber office • Friday, December 12 ~ 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Customer Appreciation Day The Soprema Senior Center & Café I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas… Enjoy a lunch of holiday ham, cheesy potatoes, green bean casserole 5 and Christmas cookies for only $5, with an old-fashioned holiday sing-a-long, led by the Soprema Senior Center Theater Group! • Tuesday, December 16 ~ 8:00-9:00 a.m. Chamber Member Coffee The Chamber Office - 132-A Main Street Share some coffee time with Chamber members learning the benefits you receive as a Wadsworth Chamber member. This is a perfect way for new members to become familiar with the Chamber and a great review time for current members. At the Wadsworth Chamber, January is Nonprofit Organizations Month At our January 28, 2015, luncheon, we are once again highlighting our nonprofit organizations to learn about the nonprofit agencies that serve Wadsworth and Medina County. Our nonprofit organizations are invited to display information about the services they provide. It is amazing what our nonprofits do! Information will be mailed by the end of the year to our nonprofit members to participate in this unique and informational luncheon. An Invitation from the Wadsworth Young Professionals: Please join us for our annual Wadsworth Young Professionals Holiday Party at Sonnets, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 4th. This is our annual toy drive so please bring a toy. $15 gets you in the door and proceeds benefit FISH. No better way to ring in the holidays than the give back to the Wadsworth community! Wadsworth Young Professionals are trying to update their logo. Winning design will receive recognition as well as a free home whitening kit, donated by Dr. Alex McIlvaine at Warner McIlvaine Dentistry. A resource booklet with an overview of each agency that includes services and programs, volunteer opportunities and contact information, will be available at the luncheon, as well as extra copies on hand at the Chamber. For more information about the holiday party, logo We hope that you plan to attend this luncheon to learn about the incredible nonprofit organizations that serve and help our community. page or website: contest or Wadsworth Young Professionals, check out the Wadsworth Young Professionals facebook http://www.wadsworthyoungprofessionals.com/ Lunch is a pasta bar and reservations are requested by January 25 to the Chamber. www.wadsworthchamber.com Member News • J oe McNeill, FirstMerit Bank, N.A., was promoted to the Medina/Mid-Ohio Business Banking Team Leader at FirstMerit. Joe is our amazing auctioneer at the Easter Basket Scholarship Auction each year. • This summer, GenFed Financial Credit Union, along with Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Liberty Residence I & II, Artistic Jewelers and Asian Sun held a “Cruisin’ Great Oaks Trail Car Show” to raise funds for Wadsworth Safety Camp for Kids. adsworth Safety W Camp for Kids is a week of activities and classes for kids with the police department and volunteers to teach children about safety and making good decisions. ver 120 cars and their owners participated. With car O registration, a 50/50 drawing, picture sales and table rental, our community raised over $1,000 for the kids’ camp! A check was presented to Wadsworth Police Officer Ballway in October. • The first meeting of the new NorthEast Ohio chapter of InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors), in partnership with Lady Royal Home Inspections, is Thursday, January 8, 2015, 6:00 p.m., at The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center. George Wells, developer of the MSI Home Inspection System, is the guest speaker. Topics for discussion are marketing, report writing and electrical. Cost is $45 includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and cash bar. Space is limited. Please RSVP by December 16 to [email protected] or 330.636.1316. 6 Whew! What a Great Year in Wadsworth! - Continued from page 2 Palitto Consulting Services - and marched in the Blue Tip Parade. In July, I took a vacation. Woo hoo! In September, Wadsworth hosted another Women Enriching Business Council – this time at the North Great Oaks Plaza. The theme was “Niche Marketing,” and Jennifer Frisby, Anytime Fitness, gave a great talk at Wadsworth Real Estate about discovering your niche. Then, it was off to visit Tractor Supply Company, Peebles, Legacy Hair Studios and Goodwill Industries. We were very fortunate to have Congressman Jim Renacci as our guest speaker at the September Chamber luncheon. In October, Will Koran, Superintendent of the Medina County Educational Services Center, facilitated strategic planning for the Chamber’s Board of Directors. We continue to compile the information and will let the membership know of our outcomes. The Chamber, in partnership with the City of Wadsworth and Ohio Means Jobs, Medina County, hosted a Job and Career Fair at Wadsworth High School. There were 118 job seekers and 30 employers present. We hope some great connections were made. The Medina County Economic Development Corporation awarded business awards to three Wadsworth Chamber members - The Restored Church of God - Non-Profit Community Investment; Clampco Products - Corporate Citizen of the Year; and Dr. Tom Tulisiak, Medina Hospital - Corporate Citizen of the Year Individual. Congratulations! In November, the Chamber hosted The Third “Holiday Flavors of the Chamber,” at one of Wadsworth’s beautiful assisted living, The Inn at CoalRidge. The Galaxy Restaurant, Domino’s Pizza, Jake’s Wayback Burgers, Windfall Industries, Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Kasai Japanese Restaurant served our Chamber members some of their best holiday fare. As we wrap up this oh, so special year, we give special thanks to The Galaxy Restaurant for hosting our luncheons. Thanks to all of the sponsors throughout the year who have generously donated to make our events successful. We appreciate the help of Tara Bebout, Akers Insurance, for taking registration (and your money) at the luncheons and Jennifer Frisby, Anytime Fitness, for selling the 50/50 raffle tickets at our Chamber luncheons. On a personal note, thanks to Sharon Wright, Member Benefits Coordinator, at the Wadsworth Chamber office, who offers support and continues to assist me in the day-to-day workings of our Chamber. WOW! It HAS been a great year in Wadsworth! From the Wadsworth Chamber Area of Commerce - holiday blessings and cheers for a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. www.wadsworthchamber.com 2014 Wadsworth Bicentennial ~ A Year of Celebration Looking back on 2014 will have fond memories for the Wadsworth community. What an amazing journey we have shared as we learned about the city’s past, enjoyed time together and look forward to the next 200 years! Thank you to the incredible people who, for the past two years, have planned and planned to make the Bicentennial year a memorable 2014: The Bicentennial Planning Committee Bicentennial Celebration Chairs: Mayor Laubaugh, Roger Havens, Jack Ollom Alumni Joe Arpad Events Pam Douglas, Sharon Ray Entertainment Gary Barnard, Dick Miller Fundraising Beth Guenther, Lisa Jones, Larry Douglas, Treasurer Historical/Education Roger Wright, Terri Menser Publicity Johanna Perrino, Cathy Hall Volunteers Patty Haskins, Kathie Taylor The Bicentennial Events: • Historical Speaker Series - Caesar Carrino, “Wadsworth Streets & Historic Families” • Wadsworth First Night • Historical Speaker Series - Charley Aukerman, “The Hard Family Memoires” • Women’s Club Historic Luncheon, featuring the Great Women of Wadsworth • Memorial Day Tribute to Veterans & Dedication of the Boy with the Leaky Boot Statue • Historical Tea - Home of Michael & Jana Day • Wadsworth Community Night at Canal Park • Historical Speaker Series - Roger Havens, “Wadsworth City Schools” • Blue Tip Parade • Historical Tea - Home of David & Dee Stewart • Historical Speaker Series - Joe Mayer, “Wadsworth and the Erie Railroad” • Historical Tea - Home of Anthony & Sandy Solaro • Wadsworth Community Picnic at Memorial Park • Founder’s Day Celebration Weekend • Wadsworth Community Day at Progressive Field • The Wadsworth Area Historical Society presents “The Great Ladies of Wadsworth” • Historical Speaker Series - Paul Bicksler, “Bicksler Electric” • Historical Tea - Home of Steve & Gail Williams • Wadsworth Municipal Airport Fly-In • WHS Alumni Day Homecoming Parade and Tailgate Party • Historical Speaker Series featuring the Art and Writing of Bob Tubbesing. • Historical Speaker Series - Kim Freshley Carlson, “Wadsworth Families based on the work of traveling artist, Ferdinand Brader” • Thriller in the Square • Spirits of the Past - Johnson House Open House • Bicentennial Ball • The Men of Wadsworth Choir Concert This has been a wonderful, memorable year! We so appreciate the people who made all of these events possible and we appreciate our community coming together to celebrate Wadsworth’s 200 years of being a great place to live and work. Open Enrollment for Health Care Just a reminder - The 2015 Open Enrollment Period begins on November 15, 2014, and will last through February 15, 2015. The earliest effective date of coverage for the initial Open Enrollment will be January 1, 2015. Applications with the required premium received before the 15th of the month will be effective the first day of the following month. Applications with required premium received after the 15th of the month will be effective the first day of the month plus one additional month. For example, if your application and required premium are received on or before December 15th, the effective date will be January 1st (the earliest effective date for the initial Open Enrollment); if your application and required premium are received on December 20th, the effective date will be February 1st. Applications must be received during the Open Enrollment Period. Advanced Insurance Designs can help you enroll both on healthcare.gov and with non-subsidy plans and help you through this complicated process. For information, call 330.753.8700 or visit their web site: www.aidiconnect.com • Community Christmas Sing-A-Long 7 www.wadsworthchamber.com 2014 WCTV CLAPPER AWARDS The WCTV Clapper Awards are presented to the producers of the best programming on WCTV during the past year in a variety of categories. The awards recognize one of the talented hosts with the highly coveted “Host With The Most” Award, as well as to honor Milestone Awards to producers of long-running programs. And the winners are…. Host With The Most Caesar Carrino - Host of Wadsworth History on Film Best School Event Veterans Day Program 2013 Sacred Heart of Jesus School Best Look into our Schools Survey Says - Charles Berg & The WHS Speech II Class Best School Performance Sacred Heart’s 2013 Lip Dub - Sacred Heart of Jesus School Best Student Production AF2 Lego Designs – Lego Movie Ticket Drawing Andrew Farmer Best Documentary Wadsworth Fly Over - Bob Parmelee Best Religious Message New Life Ministries - Paul Blankenship & Josh McFarland Best Worship Service Wadsworth United Methodist Church Contemporary Service Best Performing Arts Grease - Tricia Easton, Archbishop Hoban High School Best Public Awareness Your Tax Bill 2014 - Mike Kovack 8 Best Promotional The Christian Man - David R. Kenney Best Special Event Walking The Blue Tip Parade - Roger Polk Best Sports & Recreation Wadsworth Youth Football Tribute to Ralph Kinnard Corey Utterback Best Instructional In Good Company: Easy Appetizer Recipes - Wadsworth Public Library Best Informational Your Health and Wellness: Neurovascular Services Mark P. Grisko Best Talk Show Right and Left: Discriminatory Profiling - John Grom Best Entertainment Mamma Mia - A.J. Hanna & Joey Hanna Most Hits on MY.PEGCENTRAL.COM - Overall 21,073 Hits for all WCTV shows Diamond Disc Award (most hits) Polka Time Again - Produced by Gene Kovack & Joe Gabrosek Platinum Disc Award (2nd most hits) Medina County Homestead Exemption - Produced by Mike Kovack Golden Disc Award (3rd most hits) First Christian Church Outstanding Achievement Awards Paula Canterbury, Wadsworth City Schools (retired) Chris Easton, City of Wadsworth (retired) Outstanding Service Awards Bob Parmelee, Community Volunteer Tom Stugmyer, Oz2 Designs Twilight Thursdays on the Square The downtown merchants, in order to better serve the community, are staying open later on Thursday evenings. Enjoy a stroll around downtown Wadsworth where you will be amazed at the wonderful treasures and great sense of community you will find. The following businesses will be open for your convenience on Thursday evenings until 8:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted): North Quadrant • W.S. Bicksler Electric • Ritzman Pharmacies - open until 7:00 p.m. • Thurber’s Jewelers South Quadrant • Cardinal’s Jewelry • Carolyn’s Cupboard • Apropos • Alexandris Restaurant • Project: Learn Bookstore • Pro’s Choice Massage - by appointment • Three Roses Gift Boutique • Tri-County Insurance • Domino’s Pizza - open until 12:00 midnight • Da-vid Nail & Hair Salon • Subway West Quadrant • Amedeo’s Flower Shop • Sharkey’s Barbershop - open until 9:00 p.m. • The Downtown Photo Shop • Wadsworth Music • Fabric Peddler • Sally’s Shop • True North Tattoo Shop • PH5 Salon • Wonderfully Originally Weddings - open until 7:00 p.m. • Pro-Swing Golf Shop • Ruby Moon Gifts Behind the Downtown Square: • Longfellow’s Tavern - 127 Watrusa Avenue www.wadsworthchamber.com The Fifth “Come Home for the Holidays” Shop Local Program Let the Wadsworth merchants help you check off some of the “to buy” gifts on your holiday shopping list. We hope you have been saving your receipts for the month of November in the Wadsworth 44281 zip code. “The Come Home for the Holidays” Shop Local Program, originated by the Wadsworth Independent Business Association (WIBA) and continued by the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce, is a reminder to shop local this holiday season and throughout the year. Here’s how this program works: Bring your receipts to the Wadsworth Public Library the week of December 1-5 (Monday-Thursday, 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and Friday, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Each valid receipt is worth one raffle ticket. Let us know if you are available to attend the prize drawing morning at Wadsworth City Hall on Saturday morning, December 6 (10:00-11:00 a.m. - preview of prizes and place raffle tickets for the prizes you would like to win.) If you are unavailable on Saturday morning, your raffle tickets will be placed in a hopper to win gift cards that, if you win, will be mailed to you. As you are viewing the prizes at City Hall, enjoy delicious cookies from Sam’s Club and coffee from Sonnet’s Espresso Bar & Restaurant. At 11:00, Mayor Robin Laubaugh will draw the winning tickets. As a holiday treat, $250 will be awarded to one lucky person on Prize Drawing Day and five $50, donated by Advanced Insurance Designs, Inc., will also be awarded. Local businesses - Clampco, Remington Products, Sunway Cleaners, T.J. Shannon, Luke Engineering - have generously donated money to purchase prizes. Below are our current prizes; however, other prizes will be purchased and donated: • KitchenAid mixer - Ritzman Pharmacies • Natural beef - The Galaxy 9 • Rigid 18V Compact Drill and Impact Driver Combo -Home Depot, Wadsworth • Overnight stay with continental breakfast - Comfort Inn • Fabulous purse - Cardinal Jewelry & Things • Mary Kay basket - Marti Novak • Framed original watercolor - Mark Horner • $10 gift card with every basket - Sonnet’s Espresso Bar & Restaurant • One pizza each month for a year - Domino’s Pizza, Wadsworth • Half-hour psychic reading - Peggy Pogan • Display ad - The Post Newspapers • Four tickets to the Wadsworth Nutcracker - Northeast Ohio Dance • One month membership - Anytime Fitness • iPad mini - Palitto Consulting Services • Lottery ticket tree - Karen Wilson, Wadsworth Real Estate • Beauty gift basket - Mane Attraction Hair Studio • Vera Bradley bag with wine - Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce • Vitality Sonic Oral-B Electric Toothbrush - Allen & Hartzell • Family sitting with 8x10 portrait - Glen Rutherford Photography • Christmas decoration - Apropos • Gift basket - Buehler’s • Sterling Silver earrings - Thurber’s Jewelry • Gift card & hair products - Legacy Hair Studios • Gift basket - Giant Eagle, Wadsworth • Golf certificates - Deer Pass Golf Course • Framed Aerial View of Wadsworth - Tom Stugmyer • Wine - Bats, Birds & more • Gift Card - Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Wadsworth Wadsworth Community Radio Station - 97.1 In the near future, the very first Wadsworthbased radio station will go on air and stream live worldwide on the web. Broadcasting from our downtown studios, 97.1FM will provide 24/7 Wadsworth-area programming that cannot be found anywhere else - great music, live morning show weekdays from 6:00-9:00 a.m., and a variety of Wadsworth-based content at night and on the weekends. The Wadsworth Community Radio is a noncommercial, listener and business supported community radio station. Please consider becoming a member of Wadsworth Community Radio and support this endeavor by making a tax-deductible donation. Suggested levels of donations: Red White and Black.................. $35 Grizzly......................................... $50 Gazebo..................................... $100 Main Street............................... $250 Blue Tip................................. $1,000 For your convenience, you may use your credit card via PayPal on the station’s web site at: www.wadsworthcommunityradio.com Go to the “To Support your WCR” page. or make check payable to: Wadsworth Communications, Inc. and mail to: Wadsworth Communications, Inc 102 Main Street, Suite 308 Wadsworth, Ohio, 44281, USA Attention: Membership Thank you for supporting Wadsworth Community Radio. Please address all questions to Tom Stugmyer at [email protected] www.wadsworthchamber.com Thank you, Johanna and Karen! Heartfelt thanks to retiring Wadsworth Chamber Board of Director member, Johanna Perrino, WCTV, for serving two three-year terms on the Wadsworth Area Board of Directors. During those two terms, Johanna served as President; Vice-President; Secretary; PastPresident; Committee Member & Chair - Fundraising; and Committee Member & Chair- Golf Outing. Thank you to Karen Wilson, Wadsworth Real Estate, for serving this year as the President of the Chamber Board. Karen will serve her last year on the Board in the Executive Committee as Past President. The New Ritzman is Open! Ritzman Pharmacy recently hosted a Ribbon Cutting to open their newest store. The new store, located, in downtown Wadsworth at 120 Main Street, is one of 25 Ritzman locations, including 11 pharmacies in Buehler’s Fresh Food Markets. Ritzman Pharmacies is a family business that specializes in natural supplements and products, offering full-pharmacy services, as well as a selection of Home Infusion Therapy items and the Ritzman Med-Dose Service. The downtown Wadsworth Ritzman Pharmacy is open Mondays-Fridays, 9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.; Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; closed Sundays, and offers drive-thru service. 10 Public and Private Employers: Get Ready for Prospective Billing The Last Bicentennial Event - A Community Christmas Sing-A-Long The Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is switching from retrospective billing to prospective billing starting in 2015. That means private and public employers will pay in advance of receiving workers’ compensation coverage. Prospective billing will help BWC modernize its operations and provide better service to employers. Celebrate the holiday season and enjoy the final Bicentennial event with a Community Christmas SingA-Long on Monday, December 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on the Buehlers patio. This event is sponsored by the Wadsworth United Methodist Church, Buehlers Fresh Foods and the Bicentennial Committee. The Wadsworth Community Choir, under the direction of Linda McNamara, will perform your holiday favorites. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies too! Rumour has it that Santa and Mrs. Claus will make a visit, so bring the whole family. This is a free event; however attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to benefit the Wadsworth Salvation Army Food Drive. Ho, Ho, Ho! The switch will occur July 1, 2015, for private employers and January 1, 2016, for public employers. Learn more about the transition credit BWC will provide to employers in good standing as well as deadline changes for BWC rating plans and discount programs in this private employer prospective billing update and public employer prospective billing update. Prospective billing timelines, frequently asked questions and more resources about prospective billing are available at bwc.ohio.gov The Laying of the Wreaths at the Western Reserve National Cemetery You are cordially invited to The 2014 National Remembrance Day Ceremony on Saturday, December 13, at High Noon. The Wreaths for Western Reserve non-profit organization encourages everyone to visit the cemetery on the wreath laying day to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and attend the brief ceremony. By doing so, we continue the mission to: ~ REMEMBER THE FALLEN ~ ~ HONOR THOSE WHO SERVE ~ ~ AND TEACH OUR CHILDREN THE VALUE OF FREEDOM ~ www.wadsworthchamber.com The Third Holiday Flavors of the Chamber What a great tasty networking event at the Third Holiday Flavors of the Chamber! Thanks to the Inn at CoalRidge for again hosting this event to help Wadsworth Chamber members learn about foods that are available to purchase to make the holiday season easier. The Inn at CoalRidge is very generous in providing a beautiful, welcoming venue and the beverages. Thanks to these restaurants for providing delicious samplings: • Buehler’s Fresh Foods, Wadsworth • Domino’s Pizza, Wadsworth • Jake’s Wayback Burgers • Kasai Japanese Restaurant • The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center • Windfall Industries The Galaxy Restaurant & Banquet Center Windfall Industries Buehler’s Fresh Foods Sharon, Karen and Johanna seem to be enjoying the evening Bell Ringers Needed The Wadsworth Salvation Army is looking for volunteers to staff their Red Kettles during the upcoming Christmas season. Starting November 21st and running through December 24th, the Salvation Army is looking for individuals, groups, clubs and organizations to volunteer to stand at one of the kettle locations. The scheduling of this year’s kettle campaign is being handled by Allen & Hartzell Insurance Agency. Please call Julie at 330.335.2521 or email: [email protected] to sign up for your preferred time. Make this a family tradition to spend time together helping people in need. 11 www.wadsworthchamber.com 12 www.wadsworthchamber.com Important Notice to All Members If your company has not applied for our group-rating program, now is the time. BWC has announced that the maximum discount for the next policy period is 53% and the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce encourages all members and non-members to apply for the FREE evaluation of your company’s eligibility to participate. Apply now! Don’t miss this opportunity to save money on your workers’ comp premiums. Many or our members are already participating and saving thousands of dollars. Help support your chamber’s group-rating program. Complete the enclosed AC-3 form and fax it to BMSO, Inc. at (330) 856-6662 for a FREE, NO OBLIGATION evaluation of your company’s eligibility to participate in this cost savings program. The savings can be significant and the service is excellent. For questions regarding the group-rating program and discount availability, please contact Molly Moon at (330) 856-9213 Group-Rating Manager for BMSO, Inc. 13 www.wadsworthchamber.com Gary Riggs DVM 919 West St, Wadsworth • 330-334-VETS (8387) Full service preventative, medical, and surgical care for all your pets’ needs Space for Rent Call Us Today to learn more about how you can reserve this space for your business ad. 330.336.6150 14 www.wadsworthchamber.com 15 www.wadsworthchamber.com Scott K. Varney, CPA • Payroll • Personal 1-on-1 Attention • Quickbooks™ Consulting & Setup • Compilations, Reviews & Audits President 121 College Street Wadsworth, OH 44281 P: 330.336.1706 Fax 330.334.5118 [email protected] Circle L Steakhouse Sports Bar Banquet Center Wine Room Patio 201 Park Centre Dr., Wadsworth, OH 44281 T: 330-334-FOOD (3663) • F: 330-335-7913 www.galaxyrestaurant.com Let Everyone Know What You Have to Offer 888.881.0805 www.ohio.net 37 E. Marion St. Doylestown, OH 44230 direct: 330.658.2700 f: 330.658.7500 16 to learn more about how you can reserve this space for your business ad. Call 330.3366150 Today! www.wadsworthchamber.com Contact Information Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce 132-A Main Street Wadsworth, Ohio 44281-1859 Phone: 330.336.6150 Fax: 330.336.2672 Email: [email protected] Visit Our Website Get more information about the Wadsworth, OH business community by visiting our website www.wadsworthchamber.com Design Design services by Eyedeal Graphics www.eyedealgraphics.com 17 www.wadsworthchamber.com
© Copyright 2024