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January 2018

Monthly publica�on of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce

Community of Opportunity

www.RockyRiverChamber.com

River Biz Happy New Year!

Join us for networking and lunch at Emerald Event Center on Thursday, January 18 as the Chamber hosts its 8th annual Apprecia�on Celebra�on luncheon.

The 2018 Board of Directors will be sworn in by Mayor Pam Bobst and the following dis�nguished awards will be pre-sented to Chamber members:

∗ Quality Business Award ∗ Beau�fica�on Award ∗ Outstanding New Member ∗ 2017 Most Ac�ve Member ∗ Bright Star Award

Sponsored by:

Chamber Luncheon Thursday, January 18

Networking—11:30 a.m. Lunch—Noon

Emerald Event Center (a�ached to Residence Inn) 33040 Just Imagine Dr., Avon

(north of the Nagel exit on I-90)

Indicate your menu selec�on when making reserva�ons: #1 Chicken pica;a

#2 Salmon spinach salad

#3 Eggplant parmesan

RSVP by Monday, January 15, 5:00 p.m. to the Chamber office 440-331-1140 or [email protected]

You can also pre-pay via PayPal (preferred method of payment)

by going to www.RockyRiverChamber.com

Advanced reserva.ons are required! We cannot expect the chef to have a meal ready for you

if we’re not expec�ng you.

PLEASE NOTE: If you fail to cancel your reserva on before Monday at

5:00 p.m., you will receive a bill for the cost of your reserved meal.

Chamber Luncheon—January 18

2017 Apprecia.on Celebra.on!

Cost By 1/15 On 1/16-1/17

Members $20 $25

Non-members $25 $30

On 1/18

$35

$35

En�re 2018 event calendar enclosed!

Join Us!

Business A5er Hours

Date: Thursday, January 11 Time: 5:30—7:00 p.m. Place: Swinging Door Bar & Grill 20130 Center Ridge Rd.

You and your guests are invited to network with members of the Rocky River Chamber on Thursday, January 11 from 5:30—7:00 p.m. at Swinging Door Bar & Grill. If you haven’t seen the Swinging Door’s new loca�on in Rocky River, you have to check it out! Enjoy a game of darts and bar bowling with your fellow members!

Appe�zers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. There is no cost to a;end and advance reserva�ons are not required. You are welcome to invite a friend or colleague who could benefit from mee�ng other area business people.

Adver.se with the Chamber in 2018

The Chamber now has more than 425 members who want to do business with other members. If you’d like to send a message to your fellow members about the products and services that you have to offer, you can adver�se through the Chamber. Here are a few of the low-cost adver�sing opportuni�es available to members only:

♦ A LogoLink is your logo on the Chamber’s website and delivers visitors to your website. The Chamber’s website received more than 13,000 hits in 2017. Your cost is only $250 for an en�re year.

♦ In the Member Directory put your logo or image on your lis�ng for $75/year. Members with a logo/image are moved to the top of the list. Stand out amongst your compe�tors!

♦ In a Quick River Biz email blast that goes to more than 700 people, send your 75-word ad for just $25.

♦ A full page insert in one issue of the River Biz newsle;er is $100. An 1/8 page ad in the River Biz newsle;er for the year (11 issues) is $250.

Please consider these unique adver�sing op�ons in your 2018 marke�ng budget. Contact the Chamber office for more details.

River Biz

The elec�on results are in! Congratula�ons to four returning Board members who will serve on the Chamber’s Board of Directors for the next three years.

They will be sworn in at the January 18 Chamber luncheon at the Emerald Event Center, which is when they officially begin their three-year terms. Chair Steve Polly appointed Carrie Hoover of CLEinsurance, Chris Klym of Huffman, Hunt & Klym and Michael Thomas with the City of Rocky River to one-year terms.

At their December 2017 mee�ng, the Board of Directors elected the officers for 2018:

Chair: Steve Polly - Ba,le & Polly

Vice Chair of Membership:

Jason Orsky - Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management

Vice Chair of Economic Development:

Tom Ford - Lutheran West High School

Vice Chair of Events: Jim Riedl

Vice Chair of Policy: Chris Klym - Huffman, Hunt & Klym Treasurer: Mike Trifile$ - Devries, Trifile7 & Loy CPAs

Secretary: Anne Kuenzel - Cleveland Clinic

Past Chair: Marc Hustek - Howard Hanna

Thank you to outgoing Board member Rusty Deane (Associate member) for his many years of service.

Tom Ford Lutheran West

High School

Announcing

Newly Elected Board Members

Jim Riedl

Sharon Spooner FranNet

of Northern Ohio

Steve Polly Ba;le & Polly

Silver Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Yes, the Expo Commi;ee is already at work planning for Business Expo 2018!

OUTSTANDING OPPORTUNITY for EARLY SPONSORS!

Expo sponsors who register and pay by January 10, 2018 will get year-round brand name exposure, in addi�on to the usual benefits of sponsorship: ♦ A pop-up banner will be made on January 11 with the

early sponsors’ logos and it will showcase your logo at EVERY Chamber event in 2018! This will provide brand name exposure for the en�re year.

♦ Logos of early sponsors will be put on the Expo registra�on form that is distributed all year at Chamber events and in newsle;ers.

♦ Logos of early sponsors will be displayed on the Chamber website and all newsle;ers in 2018.

This is a great way to gain exposure ALL YEAR for your business, while par�cipa�ng in the west side’s premier networking event.

Visit www.RockyRiverChamber.com for a registra on form

Thanks to these early sponsors already registered!

PLATINUM SPONSOR

January 2018

December New Members

Ace Hardware

Lisa Bird

20200 Detroit Rd.

Rocky River 44116

440-333-4223

Sale of hardware, paints, outdoor power equipment and

service, U-Haul rental.

Sixth City Marke.ng

John Sammon

22255 Center Ridge Rd. #207

Rocky River 44116

440-821-1425

www.SixthCityMarke�ng.com

A digital marke ng agency focused on helping businesses

reach their goals and see a measurable difference in website

performance.

Thrive Westshore

Mike Nock

Bay Village

440-345-6752

www.ThriveWestshore.com

Promo ng independence and successful aging for re rees in

their homes by providing: doctor appointment rides and

note-taking, dinner delivery, transporta on, errands,

ac vi es and more.

On November 30, (l-r) Chamber Board member Mike Trifile7, Mayor Pam

Bobst, Patrick Surdy and his wife, Karen Surdy, celebrated the grand opening

of Surdy’s new Edward Jones Investments office at 19300 Detroit Rd. #205 in

Beachcliff Market Square.

Ribbon Cutting Edward Jones Investments—Patrick Surdy

New Year’s Resolu.on:

Get More Involved!

One of the most valuable benefits available to you as a member of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce is the opportunity to build rela.onships. And one of the best ways to build rela�onships with your fellow Chamber members is to work with them on one or more of the commi;ees/events that help to make the Rocky River Chamber such an effec�ve and dynamic organiza�on.

In this newsle;er is a form that lists the commi;ees and events that could benefit from your talents, vision and experience, while you gain visibility and

connec�ons. To sign up, just check the boxes next to those that interest you and return it to the Chamber office.

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‘Twas Another Jolly Chamber Christmas Party!

The Chamber’s 2017 Christmas party was fun and fes�ve, with 201 people sharing holiday cheer. A boun�ful buffet was put together with generous do-

na�ons from 30 area businesses. The raffle was a smashing success, with 10 baskets, filled with giRs given by 100+ mem-bers, plus a bike and a bistro set. Each themed basket was worth more than $600! Proceeds from admission and the raffle go to the Rocky River Assistance Program and the Chamber’s Internship Program.

Thank You Food Donors!

Thank You Volunteers!

Al Pita Mediterranean Annie’s Signature Sweets Bearden’s Bomba Tacos & Rum Buffalo Wild Wings Burntwood Tavern Dairy Queen Georgetown GiGi’s Cupcakes Giant Eagle Herb’s Tavern Italian Crea�ons Jet’s Pizza Joe’s Deli Kelsey Elizabeth Cakes

King Wah Old Carolina Barbecue Panera Bread Pearl of the Orient Penn Sta�on Piada Rockport Senior Living Rus�c Salmon Dave’s Sauced Swinging Door Tar�ne Bistro Wine Bar & Market Wild Flour Bakery The Woods

Volunteers make the party happen! Special thanks to the Christmas Party Commi;ee chairs:

Rick Joyce— Hun.ngton Na.onal Bank Debbie Bernard—Honorary Member

And commi;ee members: Shari Caruso, Frank Eilberg, Kris.n Ferguson, Jonathan Clark, Libby Johnson, Mike Whitaker, Jeanne Massouh,

Andrew Robins, Sharon Spooner, Dan Weist, Laurie LeMay

Also, sincere thanks to: ♦ Chris�an and Jennifer Barnes of River Dog Café, plus

John Burkhart of Burntwood Tavern and Noor Alqawasmi of Al Pita Mediterranean Cuisine for their hard work managing the food and kitchen

♦ Frank Eilberg and Dan Weist for preparing and staffing the bar

♦ Lenore and Jose Trindade of PictureTakers for taking fabulous photos

♦ Al Wilhelmy Flowers for dona�ng the beau�ful wreaths and candles on each table and crea�ng the fes�ve floral arrangements on the buffet

♦ Kate McCarthy and Kathy Berkshire for working at registra�on with Donna Kopina and intern Alli Zaremba

♦ Chamber Board members who picked up food dona�ons

Thank You Gift Donors! 9Round Fitness

Ace Hardware Al Pita Mediterranean

Amy's Shoes

Assured Partners

Avon Oaks Country Club

Baker & Co.

Ba;le & Polly Beck Center for the Arts

Bonnie's Restaurant

Burntwood Tavern

Casey's Irish Imports Center for Aging in the Digital World

Century Cycles

Charles Sco; Salons & Spas

City Girl Donuts

Clague Playhouse Cleveland Magazine

Corporate Inves�ga�ve Services

Corrigan Krause

Cox Business

CryoAc�ve Fitness Therapy

Cuddles Canine Spa

Dollar Bank Enso Rolls & Bowls

Erie Island Coffee

Erieview Title Agency

Eye Candy Op�cal

Facelogic Spa

Fairview Lanes Firestone Complete Auto Care

First Federal Lakewood

FitWorks Fitness Center

Floors 2 U

Ford's Clothier

French Creek Cabinet Co. Gale's Garden Center

Girls Got Swing

Harry Buffalo

Home Depot

Hometown Threads Howard Hanna - Marc & Sue Hustek

Irish Barber Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management Jeff's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning

Jersey Mike's Subs

Lake Erie Crushers Lake Road Market

List Marke�ng

Lowe's

Marlen Jewelers

Massage Heights Retreat & Spa

Mel�ng Pot Men's Cuts

Mr. Electric

Mr. Rooter

Nalu Standup Paddle & Surf

Normandy Senior Living

Olive Scene

Once Upon A Time Toys Our Lady of the Wayside

P.J.'s Day Spa

Paper Trails

Pat O'Brien Chevrolet

Pa;on Pain�ng

Paws & Effect Pet Grooming Pita Pit

PNC on Center Ridge

Prayers from Maria Founda�on

Residence Inn Marrio; Avon

River Dog Café

Robert Patrick Salon Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum

Rocky River Presbyterian Church

Salon O LLC Sapphire Pear

Sgt. Clean's Car Wash

Sherwin Williams

Sky Zone

Soothe Massage and Wellness State Farm Insurance - Frank Martau

Stevens Worldwide Van Lines

Studio 6a Salon & Spa

Style Mu; Sword Furs

T3 Performance

Tavern of Independence

The Li;le Gym

Trades of Hope

Westwood Town Center

Rick Joyce

hands Shannon

Caperton of

Shine Acupunc-

ture & Wellness

the Luxurious

You basket that

she won.

Shannon said,

“That’s the

basket I intend-

ed to win!”

January 2018

Get a New Member & Get Dinner at Burntwood

When you recruit a new member to join the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce, you will be rewarded with a

$20 gi5 card for BURNTWOOD TAVERN! *

Just make sure that your name is on the line in the middle of the new member’s applica�on that says “Who encouraged you to join the Rocky

River Chamber of Commerce?”

To find out if a business is already a member, check the Member Directory at: www.RockyRiverChamber.com/MemberDirectory.html

*One reward per person in 2018. Valid at Rocky River loca�on only.

Thanks to Burntwood Tavern for par cipa ng in this promo on

with a very generous dona on!

January

Commi�ee Mee.ngs

Membership Commi�ee Wednesday, January 10, 8:30 a.m. Loca�on TBD Contact: Jason Orsky 440-835-6550

Expo Commi�ee Tuesday, January 9, 8:30 a.m. Chamber office, 19543 Center Ridge Rd. Contact: Eileen Gorski 440-895-2700

Would you like to be a part of a commi,ee? Not only will you be

suppor ng the Chamber, it’s also a great way to get to know other

Chamber members. Many business partnerships have formed be-

tween commi,ee members! Call the Chamber office to find out

which one is a good fit for you.

Christmas Party Memories

Right: Eric Mayer, the on-field host for the

Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field, was a

very energe c emcee for the party!

Below: John Toth won the boys bike

donated by Century Cycles.

Thank You Party Sponsors!

More Christmas Party Memories

Celebra ng friendships

formed through the

Chamber (l-r): Carrie

Hoover, Heidi Hooper,

Lauren Krueger,

Lenore Trindade and

Debby Peters.

Rick Joyce presents a

special giN to Jennifer and

Chris an Barnes of River

Dog Café, to thank then

for their hard volunteer

work managing the food

at the party.

Nicole Hahn was excited

to win the Wine & Dine

basket!

Mayor Pam Bobst with

Rocky River City Council

members (l-r) Chris

Klym, Tom Hunt, Dave

Furry and law director

Andy Bemer.

Execu ve

Director Liz

Manning

with her

significant

other,

Casey Ryan.

Event Calendar page 1 of 2

Rocky River Chamber of Commerce

2018 Event Calendar as of 12/26/17 (check website for updates)

Date Event Time Location

January 11 Business After Hours – Swing in to the New Year! Darts & bar bowling!

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Swinging Door

January 18 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by Corrigan & Krause CPAs

2017 Appreciation Celebration!

11:30 a.m. Emerald Event Center

February 8 Breakfast for 2017 New Members (invitation only)

Sponsored by Connext Nation

Food provided by River Dog Café

7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Don Umerley Civic Center

February 13 Fat Tuesday Business After Hours

with Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by Cox Business

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Georgetown

February 22 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by Huffman, Hunt & Klym

Speaker: Kim Riley, president of Hylant Insurance

presents “Networking Beyond Your Bubble”

11:30 a.m. Westwood Country Club

March 15 March Madness Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Buffalo Wild Wings

March 22 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by The Normandy Senior Living

Speaker: Mayor Pam Bobst presents

“The State of the City”


April 12 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Beachcliff Tavern

April 26 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by First Federal Lakewood

Speaker: Dr. Ned Hill of The Ohio State University


May 3 Coffee, Tea & Contacts

with Lakewood Chamber of Commerce

Sponsored by Jason M. Orsky Wealth Management

7:30 – 9:30 a.m. Don Umerley Civic Center

May 4 Leadercast 9:00 a.m. –

3:30 p.m.

Lutheran West High School

May 24 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by PNC

Speaker: TBD


June 7 Business After Hours 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Gormley’s Pub

June 18 Annual Golf Outing Avon Oaks Country Club

July 14 Taste of River/Buy River 12:00 –

3:00 p.m.

Don Umerley Civic Center

Bookmark www.rockyriverchamber.com/EventCalendar.html to see the most current Event Calendar.

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Date Event Time Location

August 9 Business After Hours

Food provided by Jet’s Pizza

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Sibling Revelry Brewery

August 16 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by Ohio Educational Credit Union

Welcome new Rocky River teachers


September 13 Libations Tour 5:00 p.m. TBD

September 27 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by TBD

Speaker: Martin Savidge of CNN (tentative)

11:30 a.m. Emerald Event Center

October 11 **Business Expo** 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Don Umerley Civic Center

October 25 Chamber Luncheon

Sponsored by TBD

Speaker: TBD


November 8 Business Before Hours 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. City Girl Donuts

November 15 Chamber Luncheon

with Lakewood Chamber

Presented by Cox Business

Speaker: TBD


December 6 Christmas Party! 6:00 pm Don Umerley Civic Center

Event Sponsorships Available!

Gain brand name exposure in 2018 by sponsoring these popular events:

� Chamber Luncheons in September and October

� Golf Outing

� Taste of River/Buy River

� Business Expo

� Christmas Party

Email [email protected] to request sponsorship details.

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How can YOU get involved in the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce?

One of the most valuable benefits available to you as a member of the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce is the opportunity to gain new business by building relationships. And one of the best ways to build relationships with your fellow Chamber members is to work with them on one or more of the committees that help to make the Rocky River Chamber of Commerce such an effective and dynamic organization. These committees could benefit from your talents, vision and experience, while you gain visibility and connections. Please check the boxes next to those that interest you and return this page to the Chamber staff.

Committee Descriptions

� Membership Committee

o Responsibilities: Serve as an Ambassador for the Chamber. Help attract new members to the Chamber, retain members, bring more to their membership experience. Plan the Chamber’s annual event calendar and work at various networking events.

o Schedule: Meets 2nd

Wednesday of each month, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at various breakfast locations.

� Business Expo

o Responsibilities: Recruit sponsors and exhibitors. Distribute marketing materials. Plan, organize and staff the 5-hour annual October event.

o Schedule: Meets on one Tuesday in January, May and August, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Chamber office. Also meets every Tuesday in September. Sets-up for Expo the afternoon before Expo and work at Expo (if not exhibiting).

� Christmas Party

o Responsibilities: Plan the event and make calls requesting food and raffle prize donations. On the day of the party, help with set-up and clean-up.

o Schedule: 2-3 brief meetings October-early December, plus set-up on the day of the party.

� Golf Outing

o Responsibilities: Plan annual June outing. Recruit sponsors, golfers and prizes, assist with outing activities.

o Schedule: Meets monthly between February – June, typically Thursdays at 5:00 p.m. at a local bar.

� Taste of River

o Responsibilities: Plan the 3-hour annual July event, which is part of River Days. Recruit food and retail vendors. On the day of the event, help with set-up and clean-up.

o Schedule: 4-5 meetings between March – July to plan annual event in mid-July. Set-up and work at the Saturday event.

Complete and return this page to the Chamber office: Name: ____________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Business Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________________________

RRCC � 19543 Center Ridge Rd. � [email protected] � Phone 440.331.1140 � Fax 440.331.3485

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

Some find volunteering at Chamber events is an easier and less time-consuming way to connect with your fellow members and build relationships. It also shows that you support your business community. Here is a list of events at which volunteer roles are available. These events allow you to help, gain visibility and meet nice people. Please check the boxes next to those that are of interest to you, fill out the form on the other side and return it to the Chamber staff.

� Registration at Chamber Luncheons

o Responsibilities: Check-in attendees at monthly Chamber luncheon, collect payments. o Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4

th Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).

Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m., work until luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m.

o Which months are you available?_____________________________

� Ambassador at Chamber Luncheons

o Responsibilities: Welcome a new member or prospect, introduce that person to other members, sit with them, answer any questions they may have, explain volunteer opportunities.

o Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4th Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).

Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m.


� Raffle ticket seller at Chamber Luncheons

o Responsibilities: Sell 50/50 raffle tickets. o Schedule: Luncheons are typically 4

th Thursday of each month (except June, July and Dec).

Arrive at luncheon at 11:00 a.m. Sell tickets until luncheon begins at 12:00 p.m.


� Volunteer at Golf Outing

o Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as registration, recording for the putting contest, selling raffle tickets, taking pictures.

o Schedule: 2018 Golf Outing is June 18, starting at 9:00 a.m.

� Volunteer at Taste of River/Buy River

o Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as selling food/raffle tickets, clearing tables, distributing flyers.

o Schedule: 2018 Taste of River is July 14, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.

� Volunteer at Business Expo

o Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as greeter, selling beer/wine tickets, post-event data-entry.

o Schedule: 2018 Business Expo is October 11, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

� Volunteer at Christmas Party

o Responsibilities: A variety of roles are available, such as registration, selling raffle tickets, running food from kitchen to buffet.

o Schedule: 2018 Christmas Party is December 6, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Please check the boxes next to those that are of interest to you, fill out the form on the other side and return it to the Chamber staff.

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