March 2016
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce News

Upcoming Events!

The Chamber Partnership Annual Meeting!
03/09/2016
05:00 PM - 08:00 PM E
The Pinnacle
1772 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, OH 43537

FREE Enrichment Class: How to Decorate Using Milk Paint
03/14/2016 E
Whitehouse Village Hall
6925 Providence St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

Monclova Community Easter Egg Hunt
03/16/2016
05:00 PM - 06:30 PM E
Monclova Community Center
8115 Monclova Road
Monclova, OH 43542

The Chamber Partnership Coffee Connections
03/17/2016
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E
Chick-Fil-a
6720 Airport Hwy.
Holland, OH 43528

The Stone Oak Country Club Power Lunch Series
03/17/2016
11:30 AM - 01:00 PM E
Stone Oak Country Club
100 Stone Oak Blvd.
Holland, OH 43528

FREE Constant Contact Seminar: Standout Subject Lines
03/23/2016
12:00 PM - 01:30 PM E
University of Toledo - Scott Park Campus
2225 Nebraska Avenue 4th Floor LRC
Toledo, OH 43607

Anthony Wayne Ambassadors Club Meeting
03/24/2016
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM E
Papoo's Coney Island
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

The Chamber Partnership Canvas and Networking Event!
03/24/2016
05:30 PM - 07:30 PM E
Hero's
9851 Meridian Ct.
Rossford, OH 43460

Power Up Your Day With Chamber Day Each Month!!

In order to deliver the maximum amount of value into our member’s day, The Chamber Partnership will now be presenting a Chamber Day each month. The new programming is designed to allow members to pick the time slot that works best for them and join us each month for those events. Chamber Members have the option to join us for Coffee Connections in the morning, Lunch and Learn in the afternoon, and Business After Hours in the evening. Please note that members are welcome to attend more than one event throughout the day

Also being offered on Chamber Day is the chance for people to have Chamber 101 meetings with the Chamber Staff in between the events in order to maximize people’s membership. If you are interested in participating or meeting with Josh our CEO/President and Isaac Lee our Chief Operating Officer during the Chamber 101 time frames, please call Abbey Hall at the Chamber office to reserve your spot at 419-877-2747. 

 
Time Slots for Chamber 101/Meetings:
10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Power Up Your Morning With The Chamber Partnership Coffee Connections!

We invite you to join us on
Thursday, March 17, 2016 from 7:30-9:00am.

Chick-fil-A
6720 Airport Highway
Holland, Ohio 43528



 
Coffee Connections- First Quarter Series
22 Little Lessons for Team Leaders

 

The character traits of your favorite leadership mentor are worth adopting. Your organization could use the same insights. Marketing strategist Kyle Sexton draws insightful parallels between leadership and marketing. Based on Kyle's book, Follow You Anywhere

Join us for a great conversation around while we build upon best practices and experiences to help us all further grow our organizations. Get plugged into this unique discussion with the option to add a quick read for just $10.00. This month we will briefly discuss lessons 11-22.


Thank you once again to Chick-fil-A for providing free coffee. Be sure to bring your business cards and be ready to network with other Chamber Members!

Please Register Below if you plan on Attending.

No Business After Hours for March!

Join Us again for After Hours on April 21st!


Due to the St. Patrick’s Holiday, Business after Hours will NOT be held this month. Please Join Us again for the April 21st Business after Hours!

 

Join The Ambassadors Club This Month!!

Check it Out: Thursday, March 24th 12 p.m.-1 p.m.

The Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud of the work that its Ambassadors' put forth to build the local economy through engagement and representation of our business community. The Ambassadors' play a critical role in delivering the Chamber's mission along with its value for businesses to gather and belong to this organization!  We meet monthly from 12pm-1pm at a different member restaurant to conduct our very productive meetings which include learning about how to maximize your membership and deliver that value to new businesses to grow our network! If you are interested in becoming part of the Chamber ambassadors club, check out our next meeting:

Thursday, March 24 , 2016
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Papoo's Coney Island 
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571 


If You are Interested in Joining Us Please Register Below.

REGISTER HERE 

Join The Monclova Community Center For Their Easter Egg Hunt!

Wednesday, March 16th 5 PM-6:30 PM


Wednesday, March 16th (5-6:30PM)
Monclova Community Center-8115 Monclova Rd. 

Rain or Shine!
Eggs are filled with candy and a few other surprises!!

NEW: HR Council Corner!


 
As the HR Council prepares for the launch of our new program, we are excited and are looking forward to enhancing the value of your membership. This program is designed to provide you with the tools and resources that will help you manage your business and assist with your employees.  More details to follow at the upcoming Annual Dinner.

Also please keep in mind whether your company has 5 or 100+ employees, it’s important to conduct a regular review of your HR and benefits-related notices, records and procedures to ensure compliance with the law and prevent potential liabilities and employee lawsuits.  

If you are unsure and need assistance, please feel free to e-mail the HR Council at ckoch@hrsystems.cc with any questions or comments you may have. 
 
Best Regards,
 
Connie Koch
HR Business Council Chairperson 

AWHS SOFTBALL PRESENTS: FAMILY FUN NIGHT Kid’s Carnival

AWHS SOFTBALL PRESENTS
FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Kid’s Carnival


5:30 – 8:30 Fun for kids & families!
MARCH 11, 2016
AWHS GYM
5967 Finzel Road, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571


CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

Office Depot Has Brewed Up Another Great Offer For Chamber Members!


Keurig and Office Depot have teamed up together to bring Chamber members a great deal on Keurig single serve coffee makers and K-cups. Please click the link below to view and print the coupon!

CLICK HERE 

Office Depot/Office Max Discount Office Supply Program-Check out the Savings!

Chamber Members SAVE!!

Discounts are up to 40% either in store or online purchases. Online orders of $50.00 and over are shipping at no charge. All area Office Max locations are also participating.

  
Shelley Roach
Account Manager
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office:(419) 360-1063
 
 

Interested in Constant Contact Call Tamara Jaros!


We have teamed up with Constant Contact to bring you an exclusive discount of up to 25% off their entire suite of online marketing tools including: Email Marketing, 
Event Marketing, Online Survey, and Social Campaigns.

Get your business signed up today!
 

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Tamara Jaros Constant Contact Consultant
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce
Office: 734-516-9788

Want to Add Something To The Monthly Newsletter? Send it to Abbey!

Deadline is Monday, March 21st

If you or someone you know has some information about an event, seminar, deal, or anything you think would be beneficial for chamber members to know about, please send that information to Abbey at abbey@awchamber.com to get it included in the monthly newsletter. The deadline to send that information to me in order to ensure it makes it into the April newsletter will be Monday, March 21st.

General Information

OFFICE HOURS
MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

OPEN 24/7 at www.awchamber.com
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce (TM)
10802 Waterville Street PO BOX 2451
Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
(p) 419.877.2747

Providing Solutions & Services To Over 675 Businesses & Organizations

NEW Date for The Chamber Partnership Annual Meeting!!

Register Today and Join On Us March 9th!


Annual Meeting 
 
Due to the weather conditions on Thursday, February 25th, The Chamber Partnership was forced to reschedule the Annual Meeting Event for Wednesday, March 9th. 
 
The Chamber Partnership is reopening the registration for the Annual Meeting for anyone who would like to attend and did not get a chance to register before. This wonderful evening with be held at The Pinnacle on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 from 5PM to 8PM. The evening will be filled with great food, cash bar, live entertainment, networking, giveaways, and major announcements for the 2016 year!
 


McKinley Ballroom
1772 Indian Wood Circle
Maumee, Ohio 43537


$35 Per Person

5PM-6PM Networking
6PM-7PM Plated Dinner Featuring Bob Rex Jazz Quartet

Fresh House Salad, Herb Roasted Red Skin Potatoes, Miniature Carrots and Green Beans, Brownies
Choice of Chicken Marsala or Spinach Ravioli with Marinara 
Cash Bar, Coffee, Hot Tea, Water
7PM-8PM Annual Meeting Presenation 
2016 Major Announcements


To Register click on the registration link below or Contact Abbey: 419.865.2110.
Reservation is Required by 3.4.16


REGISTER HERE

Join Us for The Stone Oak Country Club Power Lunch Series!

Thursday, March 17, 2016

 

This Month’s featured speaker is Linda Fayerweather with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. Linda will be discussing with Chamber members what Library resources are available to businesses that can be accessed from their home or office and only requires a Library Card. Having access to these resources will allow businesses to keep tabs on competition, keep up to date on industry changes and possibly even find new customers by using Reference USA, One Source, Plunkett and Business Resource Premier. Chamber members will be amazed by the wealth of information that the Toledo Lucas County Public Library has available at their Library branch locations and online


Thursday, March 17, 2016
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Located at:

Stone Oak Country Club
100 Stone Oak Blvd.
Holland, Ohio 43528


Stone Oak enforces a Business Casual Dress Code for private event rooms: Collared shirt, pressed pants. No shorts, t-shirts, athletic apparel, ball caps, etc.

RSVP Is Required!
$12.00 per person

Last Day to Register is Monday, March 14, 2016.


If You plan on paying with Credit Card, Please Pay Online prior to the event! We will ONLY be Accepting Checks at the door! Thanks.

REGISTER HERE

Discounted Home, Garden, and Business Expo Tickets On Sale NOW!!

Professional Remodelers Organization And the Chamber Partnership
Present the 48th Annual


APRIL 15TH: 4PM-8PM
APRIL 16TH: 10AM-8PM
APRIL 17TH: 11AM-5PM


Seagate Convention Centre
401 Jefferson Ave.
Toledo, Ohio
 
The Chamber Partnership is pleased to announce that they have partnered this year with The Professional Remodelers Organization to Present The "Home, Garden, and Business Expo". This year's show is themed "All Things Home" and features the area's finest professionals in home improvement, garden, landscape, and service providers every family needs! "Contractor Kid's Konnection" will have fun activities for children and interative "mini classes" will be held daily.

Tickets can be purchased through the Chamber by calling the Chamber office at 419-865-2100 or online by following the link provided below. Tickets cost $5.00 per person for people ages 16 through 65. All Active Military, Children and Seniors will be FREE and tickets for these groups will be available at the door during the event.

All pre-event tickets will be mailed to each attendee and must be presented the day of the event. Additional tickets will be available the day of the event at regular price of $6.00 per person. All Tickets sales are FINAL and are non-refundable and each ticket is good for ONE day admission ONLY!!

 

FEATURED MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Thomas Construction & Remodeling LLC



MEMBER OF THE MONTH:
SETH THOMAS

Hello, My name is Seth Thomas and I am the owner of Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC. out of Swanton Ohio. Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC. is a general contracting company that specializes in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial building. We have been serving Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan for over 30 years.  Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC. handles all building aspects from start to finish on projects so you as a customer only need to deal with one person. We stand behind our reputation and our ability to finish your project in a timely manner with a budget you can afford. Our slogan is “BUILT TO LAST” and that is what we strive for on every project Thomas Construction and Remodeling, LLC. handles.  We offer financing options for your project and free estimates so feel free to call and talk to me about you next project at (419)392-1596.

Join Us For Networking and Canvas on March 24th!

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!!



The Chamber Partnership and Hero's Presents:
Networking and Canvas!
 
Join us on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an opportunity to not only network with other chamber members, but also enjoy creating a masterpiece to take home with you! This event will cost $35.00 per person and will include beverages, appetizers, pizza, and all of your painting materials. Better yet, if you have children they are invited to come and play at Hero’s for only an additional $5.00. Children will enjoy playing on the giant inflatables, playing carnival style games, and will get pizza and a drink for dinner, all while being supervised by the wonderful Hero's staff.

Networking and eating will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. and the painting class will begin promptly at 6:20 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We look forward to having a FUN night filled with networking and painting! 

Below is the picture that guests will be painting at the event!


 
Date:
Thursday, March 24, 2016 

Located At: 
Hero's
9851 Meridian Ct. 
Rossford, Ohio 43460

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 

$35.00 per person
An Additional $5.00 per Child (Please Register Each Child when you register Yourself)

Payment is required prior to the Event!

Space is Limited to 30 people!
So DO NOT Delay and Sign-Up Today by calling Abbey at the Chamber office at 419-865-2110 or by clicking the link below! 

Last Day to Register is Monday, March 21, 2016!


REGISTER HERE
 

Toledo Waterways Initiative: MBE & WBE Community Outreach Forum

Thursday, March 31st, 2016

Toledo Waterways Initiative

MBE & WBE Community Outreach Forum

We invite you to attend an outreach event for all interested general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to learn about upcoming project opportunities for the Toledo Waterways Initiative, as well as other City Departments/Divisions. The City of Toledo continues to offer unique approaches to creating MBE/WBE opportunities with the Toledo Waterways Initiative Program. The upcoming event is designed to make every effort to honor the City’s commitment to provide access to all of its citizens.

Thursday, March 31, 2016 5:30‐7 p.m.

Presentations will begin promptly at 5:30 pm

at the

Toledo‐Lucas County Public Library – McMaster Center

325 N. Michigan St. Toledo, Ohio 43604

*Parking is free

Please bring a copy of your company’s capability statement

City of Toledo Representatives Available to

Answer Questions 6:30 to 7 pm

Please email your RSVP to kelly.bejaige@toledo.oh.gov

For questions, please call

(419) 245‐1198 

 

The Chamber Partnership Is Seeking Business After Hour Sponsors!

The Chamber Partnership is currently seeking businesses interested in sponsoring our upcoming Business after Hours Events. Business After Hours is the premiere networking event for business professionals in the area. It is held on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This hour and a half time frame gives people an opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.

If you choose to sponsor a Business After Hours, your name/ the name of the business will be included in our monthly newsletter and broadcasts that are sent to all members of The Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce, The Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce, and The Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, as well as an opportunity to promote and share information about your business at the event. Being a sponsor entails a business to select a restaurant of their choice to host the event at, as well as, a $150 to $175 investment in appetizers for all of those that attend the event. 


These are the current dates that we are seeking sponsors for: 
July 21st, August 18th, and September 19th.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Business After Hours or would like additional information, please contact Abbey Hall at 419-877-2747 or via email at abbey@awchamber.com.

Paramount Insurance Available for Chamber members!

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Many businesses, especially smaller businesses, want affordable health insurance for their employees, but lack the buying power of much larger companies. By joining the Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce, smaller businesses can take advantage of group buying power through special Alliance plans from Paramount that offer extremely competitive prices and a variety of plan options.  Paramount’s association plans are for northwest Ohio businesses with 2-49 employees, as well as self-employed individuals who belong to an association.  Alliance plans are available fully-funded, under our HMO or CDHP platform. We have a variety of association plan options for you to choose from. Please contact the Chamber today for more information and to be connected with one of our brokers.

BECK INSURANCE

William "Bill" Beck, CIC, Agent
​Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email
bbeck@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-262-2778
Fax 419-445-6446

Natalie Grieser, Agent
Office 877-446-2325 (BECK)
Email
natalie@beckinsurance.com
Mobile 419-330-9840
Fax 419-445-6446

www.beckinsurance.com


THE ASHLEY GROUP

Derrick Stumm
Employee Benefit Specialist
The Ashley Group

www.theashleygroup.com
The Ashley Group
PHONE: 419-897-1001
TOLL-FREE: 1-888-897-1001
​FAX: 419-897-7678

2016 CHAMBER NEWS - March 2016