February 2017
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce News

Upcoming Events

The Drive Group: Breakfast, Business, and More
02/01/2017
Papoo's Coney Island
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

The Drive Group: Breakfast, Business, and More
02/15/2017
Papoo's Coney Island
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

Net Ninety Connect
02/16/2017
Starbucks
6635 Airport Hwy.
Holland, OH 43528

The Business Builder Summit
02/23/2017
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Rd.
Maumee, Oh 43537

Welcome Our Newest Members!

What's The Scoop
Karen Hessel
Wtsicecream@gmail.com
Join Date: 01/08/2017

Mosquito Squad
Skeat Hug
Website
nwohio@mosquitosquad.com
Join Date: 01/17/2017

Watson & Weldy Financial Planning
Eric Watson
Website
Eric@Watson-Weldy.com
Join Date: 01/20/2017

Global Tax Center
LEROY ROBERTS
slroberts.globaltaxcenters@gmail.com
Join Date: 01/27/2017

Thank You To These Renewing Members

Young & Ulrich Engineering Inc.
Miki Alolaywi
malolaywi@yu-eng.com
Member Since: 10/25/2010
Renewed On: 01/26/2017

Spring Valley Business Solutions
Louann Artiaga
Website
louann@springvalleytax.com
Member Since: 11/04/2010
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

BATANIAN TREE SERVICE, INC
JEFF BATANIAN
Website
Member Since: 03/07/2011
Renewed On: 01/10/2017

Dri-Car-To Corporation (ECTC)
Thomas Cousino
Member Since: 09/05/2011
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Fisher Wealth Creations, LLC
Jim Fisher CPA Pers Fin Specialist
Website
jrfisher@jrfcpa.com
Member Since: 06/02/2011
Renewed On: 02/02/2017

Dixon & Hayes, Ltd.
Karen Dixon
Website
Karendixon@dixonhayes.com
Member Since: 10/30/2009
Renewed On: 01/10/2017

Steve Rogers Ford
Kristy Donnellon
Website
kristyrogers@steverogersford.com
Member Since: 10/29/2010
Renewed On: 01/27/2017

R.G. Engler & Son Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.
Pamela Engler
pamengler@buckeye-express.com
Member Since: 11/16/2010
Renewed On: 01/10/2017

Nil Gallagher, Inc
Nil Gallagher
Member Since: 10/29/2010
Renewed On: 01/19/2017

Wheeler Farms Ltd.
Christy Geha
Member Since: 04/23/2012
Renewed On: 01/19/2017

Whitehouse Self Storage
Jim & Ronda Giesken
rgiesken@embarqmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Davenport Hanf & Co. LLC
Mike Hanf
Website
mike.hanf@dhc-us.com
Member Since: 11/13/2014
Renewed On: 01/10/2017

Dyno Dave
Dyno Dave Heitzman
Website
dynodave@dynodave.com
Member Since: 05/30/2013
Renewed On: 01/11/2017

King Electrical Services
John King
kingelectrical@bex.net
Member Since: 10/28/2010
Renewed On: 01/23/2017

Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Inc.
Robert Kovar, III
sewmun@aol.com
Member Since: 10/19/2010
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Progressive Fishing Association
Ed McKay
mailvault@bex.net
Member Since: 01/31/2012
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Bittersweet Farms, Inc.
Vicki Obee
Website
Member Since: 04/29/2009
Renewed On: 01/19/2017

STS Management
Jamie Paul
Website
jpaul@stsmgmt.com
Member Since: 11/15/2013
Renewed On: 01/23/2017

The Shops at Blue Creek
Sara Smith
Website
sabcsara@aol.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 01/10/2017

Whispering Winds Mobile Home Community
Cindy Stein
Website
whisperingwindsmhc@bex.net
Member Since: 11/04/2010
Renewed On: 01/12/2017

Paychex
Jeremy Wenzel
Website
jwenzel@paychex.com
Member Since: 04/02/2013
Renewed On: 01/11/2017

TEKIN Systems
Gennady Zak
Website
gzak@tekinsys.com
Member Since: 08/28/2011
Renewed On: 01/17/2017

TEKIN Systems
Gennady Zak
Website
gzak@tekinsys.com
Member Since: 08/28/2011
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Whitehouse Country Manor
Ken Zielinski
kzielinski@whitehousehc.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 01/19/2017

The DRIVE Group is all about networking and professional development!

Check it out! Open to all Chamber members!



Networking will have a huge impact on your business-when done correctly.  And making the right connections at the right time can widen your resources and your ability to help others.  The DRIVE Group stands for Dedicated Referrals Integrating Value and Expertise and is a tool for members to leverage,  grow and expand their business.

CONNECT WITH THE DRIVE GROUP TWICE A MONTH IN WHITEHOUSE!

February Dates: 2/1 & 2/15
March Dates: 3/1 & 3/15
April Dates: 4/5 & 4/19


The Drive Group meets the first and third Wednesday's each month at
Papoo's Restaurant, 10305 Waterville Street, Whitehouse.
Networking 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Charity Highlight 8:30 .m.-8:40 a.m.
Member Commercials 8:40 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Spotlight Member 9:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m. ending time

For more information or to learn more contact
Pamela Zimmerman at 419-370-2679.

Help with Heroin Project & Resources


The Chamber supports the "Heroin Steals the Future – There is Help Campaign" and is here to provide access to resources for members, families, and the community.
Most heroin addicts are people with jobs--accountants, lawyers, construction workers, nurses, and secretaries. In other words, they are people who go to work every day. Businesses need to be educated about what can be done for those who may be an addict. The Chamber, by working together with the Heroin alliance, can strategize and develop resources for our members and the business community.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER


Administration
Josh Torres, CCEO-AP, President &CEO
Esperanza Resendez, Director, Marketing & Communications

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

YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber Business Council is the leadership team made up of businesses, owners, and community leaders to promote business growth and enhance the quality of life in our community.


Chairman, Shawn Ferguson, Tomahawk Printing
Matt Meeker, Mass Mutual
Christine King, Spotlight Dance Studio
Dennis Tippie, JAM Small Engine Services
Seth Thomas, Thomas Construction & Remodeling
Linda Corbitt, Farmers & Merchants Bank
Holly Johnson, Key Realty
Dr. Jim Fritz, Superintendent, Anthony Wayne Schools


 

Providing Solutions & Services To Over 2,000 Businesses & Organizations

The Business Builder Summit Lunch Series Kicks off in February

Thursday, February 23rd 11am-1pm


The Business Builder Summit will include a series of topics and dynamic speakers, roundtable, and exhibitors' around the specific topic highlighted.  

Here is the list of topics and dates for the 2017 Business Builder Summit:

February 23- Diversity & Inclusion
April 20- Entrepreneur Toolkit
June 22- Education & Talent Acquisition  
August 24- HR 

The Diversity & Inclusion Summit features interactive and dynamic opening and lunch keynote panel speakers including, Jay Black, Director of the Minority Business Development Center, Jeffrey Johnson, Chief, State of Ohio Minority Business Development Division, Susan Graalman, Vocation Manager, Cherry Street Missions, Evelyn McKinney, Community Impact, United Way of Greater Toledo, David Abalos, Past President, Northwest Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
 
The Chamber's goal is to foster meaningful discussions on diversity and inclusivity, as a priority in business and community. Courageous conversations to feed our fundamental need to belong; from our place of business to our place of residence.
 
Diversity and inclusion is an issue which has evolved significantly in the past few years, from an emphasis on racial diversity to an emphasis on diversity of ideas and experiences. Most major companies have diversity and inclusion programs, although these often vary in scope and can focus on different things.
 
Some examples of diversity and inclusion initiatives which are fairly representative of the field include:
                • Targeting new hiring to reflect the customer demographics (especially in international markets, this could include age, origin, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation)
                • Hiring someone who comes from poverty with varied economic backgrounds with potential challenges that the employers need to consider
                • Promoting company resource groups based on age, origin, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation
                • Encouraging employees to put forth their ideas for new products to be considered by upper management
 

Thursday, February 23, 2017

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Located at:

Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Road
Maumee, Ohio 43537


Registration Is Required!
Early bird registration on or before February 13th is $15.00
when paid online with Credit card

Regular registration after February 13th is $20.00


Last Day to Register is Monday, February 20, 2017
** Please understand that if you are unable to attend and you register, you will be billed for your registration to cover the cost of the meal.**


REGISTER HERE

& Please consider participating in this Personal Item Drive at the Business Summit:

** Its the Year of Giving at The Chamber!**

 Personal Item Drive sponsored by Anthony Wayne Regional's Partner Chamber:

"Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce Clean up For Cherry Street "

As part of our 2017 Year of Giving, we will be collecting items for Cherry Street Mission at the February 23rd, Partnership Lunch Symposium. 

Please consider bringing a donation of one or more of the following items: 

Men's/Women's Deodorant 

Towels 

Wash clothes 

There will be a collection bin near the meeting entrance for your items. If you prefer, you may also make a cash donation. 

Homelessness and poverty impacts many communities. "Cherry Street has served individuals who are homeless and poor in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year–since 1947." 

Thank you for supporting the community in which we work and live!

Start Your Morning with The Chamber! Fun Start to Your Day!

Net 90 Gets Your Networking On!



Rise and Shine with the Chamber every 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Net Ninety (formerly known as Coffee Connections) is the Chamber's energized monthly, 90 minute interactive networking event.  Come gather and belong, while making valuable connections with local talent. 

Just bring your business cards and get ready to make some new connections through unique and interesting networking games and icebreakers - think of it as a little business before business! This event is free and registration is appreciated with limited space.

We invite you to join us on
Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 7:30-9:00 am.

Starbucks
6635 Airport Highway
Holland, Ohio 43528

Starbucks


Please Register Below if you plan on Attending.

REGISTER HERE 


2017 Net 90 Connect Dates & Locations

February 16 @Starbucks
March 23 @ Burger King
April 20 @Chick-fil-A
May 18@ Starbucks
June 15 @ Burger King
JULY-NONE
August 17 @ Chick-fil-A
September 21 @ Starbucks
October 19 @ Burger King
November 16 @ Chick-fil-A
December-NONE

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AW CHAMBER NEWS - February 2017