April 2017
Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber of Commerce News

Our Community Partners



Engaging Experiences Coming Up

Spring Mixer with the Drive Group
04/11/2017
05:00 PM - 07:00 PM E
Shawns Irish Tavern
105 S. Third Street
Waterville , OH 43566

The Drive Group: Breakfast, Business, and More
04/19/2017
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM E
Papoo's Coney Island
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

Discover Great Business Services
04/19/2017
08:00 AM - 10:30 AM E
Local Thyme
6719 Providence St.
Whitehouse, OH 43571

Net Ninety Connect
04/20/2017
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E
Chick-Fil-a
6720 Airport Hwy.
Holland, OH 43528

The Business Builder Summit
04/20/2017
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM E
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Rd.
Maumee, Oh 43537

Coffee With A Cop
04/25/2017
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM E
Papoo's Restaurant
10335 Waterville St.
Whitehouse , OH 43571

Making LinkedIn Useful For You
04/26/2017
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM E
Nemsys
122 S. St. Clair
Toledo, Oh 43604

Our Newest Relationships!

ASEA
Deborah Yeagle
Website
loftypine@yahoo.com
Join Date: 02/09/2017

Air Force One
Stacey Heckel
Website
brayn@airforceone.com
Join Date: 02/09/2017

Anthony Wayne Local Schools
Jim Fritz
Website
superintendent@anthonywayneschools.org
Join Date: 02/09/2017

Danberry Realtors
Joe Rigali
Website
joerigali@danberry.com
Join Date: 02/17/2017

Health Management Solutions
Tod Phillips
Website
Tod.Phillips@ProMedica.org
Join Date: 02/22/2017

Nemsys
Peter Grosschedl
Website
pete@nemsys.com
Join Date: 03/31/2017
 

Thank You To These Renewing Relationships

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

Donald Atkinson
Donald Atkinson
barbatkinson@roadrunner.com
Member Since: 02/19/2015
Renewed On: 04/03/2017

Douglas R. Bowman DDS, MS, LLC-Gentle Caring Dentist
Douglas Bowman
Website
egentlecaringd@hotmail.com
Member Since: 03/16/2011
Renewed On: 03/21/2017

Jo-Jo's Pizza of Whitehouse Ohio
Nicole Burford
ws@wolverinesteel.com
Member Since: 05/31/2011
Renewed On: 02/13/2017

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

The Dotson Company
Rodd Dotson
Website
service@dotsoncompany.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

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

RJ Displays
John Hill
Website
johnhill.rjdisplays@yahoo.com
Member Since: 11/08/2012
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

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

Robert Kovar,III
Robert Kovar, III
Member Since: 03/20/2015
Renewed On: 03/31/2017

Thomas DuBose & Associates, Inc.
Kelly McCloud
Website
Member Since: 11/01/2010
Renewed On: 02/20/2017

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

Matthew A. Meeker, CLU, ChFC, CLTC
Matt Meeker
Website
mmeeker@financialguide.com
Member Since: 02/24/2012
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

North American Polymers
Stan Moyer
moyersusan@hotmail.com
Member Since: 11/01/2011
Renewed On: 03/30/2017

Easy Street Cafe
Vic Pirooz
Website
easystreetcafe@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2009
Renewed On: 03/21/2017

Aspiring Hands, Inc.
Bryon Schaefer
Website
schaeferbryon@gmail.com
Member Since: 12/15/2015
Renewed On: 03/21/2017

Schmidlin Produce Inc.
Michael Schmidlin
schmidlinproduceinc@hotmail.com
Member Since: 03/23/2015
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

Broadway Food Center
Kenny Shikwana
Website
broadwayfoods@sbcglobal.net
Member Since: 11/26/2010
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

Cycle Werks
Julie Theroux
Website
shopcyclewerks@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/07/2015
Renewed On: 04/03/2017

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

 

35th Whitehouse Cherry Fest Taking Shape!

June 8-10, 2017

 
Presented by:

Check out the latest details on the 35th Annual Whitehouse Cherry Fest on www.mywhitehousecherryfest.com.
Now seeking applications for Grand Marshal, Non-food vendors, and participants for the Matt Padgett Edward Jones Parade that will step off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 10th via downtown Whitehouse and on FACEBOOK LIVE!

What's The Scoop Ice Cream Celebrates With Chamber!

Now Open At The Shops At Fallen Timbers!

LEARN MORE BY TEXTING "ICE CREAM" to 72727

Karen & RJ Hessel along with son Ryan, celebrate grand opening of What's The Scoop!


Family & Staff Celebrate Opening with Chamber President & CEO 


Chamber administration and AW Chamber business council members enjoying an ice cream smoothie!

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

Interactive Entrepreneur Expo

Thursday, April 20th 11am-1pm





Are you thinking of starting a small business or already are in business?  Participate in this INTERACTIVE ENTREPRENEUR EXPO. The expo is designed to help those who are in the beginning stages of starting a business or already in business! The following will be highlighted and featured: marketing, branding, general start up information, HR, legal structures, business plan preparation, cyber security, accounting do's and don'ts, financial projections, financing options and requirements, and government regulations. 

PLAY THE VIRTUAL CHAMBER MATCH GAME AND ENTER TO WIN GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT $1,000 with other prizes valued at $300 and $500 at the EXPO!

Thursday, April 20, 2017
PROMPTLY STARTS @ 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
ATTENDEES ARRIVE BETWEEN 10:30-11:00
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Road
Maumee, Ohio 43537

Registration Is Required!
 $20.00 includes lunch buffet and all access to business expo
when paid online with Credit card



REGISTER HERE

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

** It's the Year of Giving at The Chamber!**

Sponsored by Anthony Wayne Regional's Partner Chamber:

Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

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!


"TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION"

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

Net Ninety is the Chamber's energized monthly, 90 minute interactive networking event along with expert elements of professional development.  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, April 20, 2017 from 7:30-9:00 am.

Chick-fil-A
6635 Airport Highway
Holland, Ohio 43528

Starbucks


Please Register Below if you plan on Attending.

REGISTER HERE 


2017 Net 90 Connect Dates & Locations
Professional Development Series Topics:

April 20 @Chick-fil-A  
Time Management & Organization

May 18@ Starbucks
Leadership Skills-How to Empower Others-Constructive Criticism with Rudy Ruiz, Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach

June 15 @ Burger King
Small Talk- Connect Effortlessly/Bid Talk-Connect Deeply

JULY-NONE

August 17 @ Chick-fil-A
What is my purpose/mission/vision?

September 21 @ Starbucks
How to identify your talents/motivate oneself/how to take action

October 19 @ Burger King
Stress Management

November 16 @ Chick-fil-A
Communication/Conflict Resolution/How to be a better spouse

December-NONE

Join Us for Our Spring Mixer!

Tuesday, April 11th @ Shawn's Irish Tavern-Waterville

Coffee with a Cop with several law enforcement agencies

Tuesday, April 25th @ Papoo's Restaurant

Whitehouse Area Business Owners Meeting

Discover amazing resources Wed. April 19th @ Local Thyme

Diversity & Inclusion Business Builder Summit A Success!


The Chamber hosted a diversity panel on February 23 emceed by Tami Norris (far right) and Josh Torres (second from left) and included (left) Susan Graalman, Dr.  Shonda Gore, Jay Black, Evelyn McKinney and Jeffrey Johnson.

Global Tax Centers Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with Chamber!

Global Tax Centers Now Open In Waterville!

Learn more by texting "GlobalTax" to 72727


  


Chamber celebrates with owner, Sharon Roberts (holding scissors) surrounded by staff and family.

  
Josh Torres (Chamber President/CEO), Sharon Roberts (Owner/Franchisee), and Nathaniel Causley, Jr. (President/CEO-Franchisor)-Global Tax Centers

Anthony Wayne Arts Commission Offers Upcoming Classes

Paintings of local artists on display at AW Chamber offices

Anthony Wayne Area Arts Commission Spring Classes Schedule and Registration Form
​ Bring your friends! No art experience needed. All classes are held at the Waterville Library, 800 Michigan Ave, in Waterville.  View beautiful and unique paintings inside the offices of the Anthony Wayne Regional Chamber at 10802 Waterville Street. 


VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS ON CLASSES
 
AW CHAMBER NEWS - April 2017