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Connections 

August 2011 

In This Issue
Committee Meetings
2011 Luncheon Calendar
All Chamber Business After Hours - Free
All About Aurora Drive it Yourself Tour
LaTourette Luncheon
Party on the Patio
NAMI walk
Fall Festival
Helping Ohio Small Businesses
Aurora Schools Foundation
Members Events

2011 Chamber Committees

 

Economic Development

Committee Meeting

Thursday, August 4th

12:00-1:00 pm

Doogan's of Aurora

Lead: Doug Wieder

 

Membership Services Committee Meeting

Wednesday, August 3rd

12:00-1:00 pm

Fifth Third Conference Room

Lead: Karen Bosley 

 

Pro Business

Committee Meeting

August 23rd 

9:00-10:00 am 

Aurora Chamber Office

Lead: Amie Cajka 

 

Scholarship Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 3rd
1:00-1:30 pm
Fifth Third Conference Room
Lead: Karen Bosley

Tourism Committee Meeting
Thursday, August 18th
11:00 am-12:00 pm
ThornCreek Winery & Gardens
Lead: Lori Davis


2011 Luncheon Calendar

 AUGUST

3Chamber Luncheon

Thursday, August 11th

11:30 am-1:00 pm

Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg 

Speaker:

Congressman LaTourette 

Guest:

Ben Taylor

Regional Manager of the

US Chamber of Commerce 

 

SEPTEMBER

Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, Sept. 14th

11:30 am-1:00 pm 

ThornCreek Winery & Gardens  

Speaker:

Richard Clough

Chief Operating Officer - Robinson Memorial Hospital

An update on Portage County's largest asset - Robinson Memorial Hospital

 

OCTOBER

3 Chamber Luncheon

Aurora:

TBD

 

NOVEMBER 

Networking Luncheon

"Aurora's Favorite Things"

Wednesday, Nov. 16th

Aurora Community Theatre

Sponsor: Grande Village

Have you started thing about whether you are going to be one of Aurora's Favorite Things? 

 

DECEMBER

Holiday Party and Awards

Wednesday, Dec. 8th

ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

Sponsor: Anna Maria, ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

   

 

All luncheon registrations

are available online and must be prepaid.  Please call the office if we can help you with this process.

 

Aurora Chamber
Party on the Patio
Business After
Hours


AUGUST

Business After Hours

Party on the Patio

Wednesday, August 17th

5:00-6:30 pm

ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

 

 

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All About Aurora Drive It Yourself Tour - July 23rd 2011

 

  
Tour

 

Well we are excited to announce that our Drive-It-Yourself Tour was a huge hit.  If your business didn't have a chance to participate this year you are certainly going to want to get in for next years tour.  This was a great opportunity to get potential customers right into your door.  I know the Chamber/Visitor's Center had over 75 visitors many of which said "I had no idea you were here."  I know how hard it can be to get even 1 new customer so to have the opportunity to connect with people is priceless! 

 

Below are a few of the testimonials: 

 

"I thought today's TOUR was a great success.  We had over 25 people stop in and we had quality interactions with most of them.  We even had 2 new memberships get started!  That's a Home Run for me.  Great Job everybody."  Pat & Julie McCoy - Owners,  Snap Fitness 24/7

 

Here are some of the comments from visitors that staff recorded at the Library:

  • "absolutely fabulous - live in Mantua, work in Aurora - all gems"
  • "We'll be back!"
  • "So fun"
  • "businesses not familiar with - great"
  • "enjoying it a lot!"

 

"From my perspective this program was easy to participate in and set up.  It also generated a lot of traffic which hopefully will translate into future library usage.  I know we took in a lot of library fines that day, so I guess folks checked the status of their cards when they were here.  In addition, as an observation, we sold a lot of paperback books from our ongoing book sale area that day." Cheryl Chrysla - Aurora Memorial Library

 

"Count us in for next year!"  Dianne Barben - Anna Maria

 

 

Tour Stops:

 

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

 Bass 

Harry & David

 

Longaberger Factory Outlet
Nike Factory Outlet
Van Heusen
Anna Maria of Aurora
A-1 Digital/Audio Video Solutions
Aurora Golf Club
Aurora Memorial Library
Aurora Historical Society
Auorora School of Music
Aurora Visitors Center/Chamber of Commerce
Bertram Inn and Conference Center/ Paws Restaurant
Cafe Toscano
City of Aurora Parks & Recreation
Doogan's of Aurora
Fifth Third Bank
Independence Village
Just  For You Bakery
M. Grippi Massage
Robinson Health Center at Aurora
Sirna's Market & Deli
Snap Fitness
The Little White Cottage
Secret Garden
Wildwater Kingdom 


 

AUGUST 3CHAMBER NETWORKING LUNCHEON

 

Thursday, August 11th
11:30 am-1:00 pm

Hilton Garden Inn Twinsburg

 

Speaker:

Congressman Steven LaTourette

Will discuss legislation affecting the business community.

 

Special Guest:

Ben Taylor

Regional Manager of the US Chamber of Commerce


 

Aurora Chamber of Commerce

members and their guests

are invited to attend a

free chamber networking event . . .

 

August "Business After Hours" 

Party on the Patio

Wednesday, August 17th

5:00-6:30 pm 

ThornCreek Winery & Gardens

 ThornCreek   




Portage County Mental Health and Recovery Board News

Walk for Health, Walk for Self, Let's Walk for NAMI. NAMI a nonprofit organization working together to advocate and educate for the "Mind of America." This is a nationwide fundraising and mental health awareness program that is expected to raise 14 million dollars for NAMI and the mental health services it provides to thousands of families across the country. One of the loved ones served could be you or your friend, family or someone in your community. Let's dig a little deeper in your pockets and help those who need our assistance, and especially for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

 

All donations can be sent to:

NAMI, Attn: Treasurer

Portage County Mental Health and Recover Board

155 E. Main Street

Kent, Ohio 44242

 

For more in for information call 330.673.1756 for

Karen Cox and Linda UmBayemake

 

 
Aurora Parks and Recreation Department -Fall Festival Sponsors needed

Aurora Parks and Recreation Department is looking for local businesses to sponsor activities for our Fall Festival that will be held on Sept. 24th and 25th.   The Fall Festival will be held at Sunny Lake Park.  For this event, we work with The Aurora One Fund.  We would like to have local businesses sponsor a bounce house, inflatable slide ,etc. and 100% of money raised will be given to The Aurora One Fund.  Your sponsorship would include a  booth at the event to advertise your business.  Please contact Colleen Martin at 330-995-9149 or martinc@auroraoh.com for additional information or any questions.

 

 

State Treasurer Josh Mandel: Helping Ohio's Small Businesses GrowNOW

 

GrowNOW, brought to you by State Treasurer Josh Mandel, enables small business owners to receive a 3% interest rate reduction on new or existing small business loans for two years with the opportunity for renewal. The program is a partnership between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury. Small business

owners must commit to the creation or retention of at least one full-time job or two part-time jobs in the

state of Ohio for every $50,000 borrowed, up to $400,000. GrowNOW broadly serves as a catalyst for

Ohio's economic development by supporting the small businesses that drive it.

Eligible business owners must meet the following criteria:

� MUST be able to save or create 1 full-time or 2 part-time jobs in Ohio for every $50,000

borrowed

� MUST have headquarters in Ohio

� MUST have less than 150 employees

� MUST have a majority of employees be Ohio residents

� MUST be organized for profit

� MUST maintain offices and operating facilities in Ohio

Questions? Visit State Treasurer Josh Mandel's GrowNOW website at

www.GrowNOW.ohio.gov or call 1-800-228-1102, option #3.

 

 

 

Supporting Aurora Students....  

 

 

AURORA SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

LINDA TACL ALLENSPACH COMMUNITY PATIO

 

 

Link to more information and order form!

 

For more information and the order form use this link!

 
Linda Tacl Allenspach Community Patio - Order Form
Events Submitted by Members on AllAboutAurora.com

Jul 29 - Aug 01

 

National Cheesecake Weekend at Harry and David

2 pound cheesecakes at Harry and David
Regular price $16.95
Now $9.95

3 pound Cheesecakes
Regular price $29.95
Now $17.95

Date:

 

July 29, 2011 - August 1, 2011

Location:

 

Harry and David
Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
549 South Chillicothe
Aurora, OH 44202

 

 

 

 

Aug 06

 

Steven Howell performing at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and Coca Cola present live musical entertainment every weekend in July and August located in the gazebo near Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.  Steven Howell will be performing for shoppers on Saturday August 6 from 1pm-3pm.  Steven Howell will take you away and have you listening to his easy listening light rock.

 

All concerts are free and open to the public.  Lawn chairs welcome.

Date:

 

August 6, 2011

Time:

 

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Location:

 

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
549 South Chillicothe Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202

Contact:

 

Lisa Kusner

Email:

 

lkusner@simon.com

 

 

Aug 13

 

J Sax Band performing at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and Coca Cola present live musical entertainment every weekend in July and August located in the gazebo near Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.  J Sax Band will be performing for shoppers on Saturday August 13 from 1pm-3pm. J Sax Band will put you in a world of great smooth band relaxation.

 

 

All concerts are free and open to the public.  Lawn chairs welcome.

 

Date:

 

August 13, 2011

Time:

 

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Location:

 

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
549 South Chillicothe Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202

Contact:

 

Lisa Kusner

Email:

 

lkusner@simon.com

 

Aug 14

 

Anna Maria Charity Car Show

Anna Maria Charity Car Show
Benefiting Alzheimer's Association

Raffle for 50/50 & 32 " TV

Complimentary Continental Breakfast Served 10am to 11:30am
Music by Firehouse Rock

Date:

 

August 14, 2011

Time:

 

10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

Location:

 

The Campus of Anna Maria
889 N. Aurora Rd,
Aurora, OH 44202

Contact:

 

Diane Barben 330-562-0600 Mike Predina 216-469-0915

Fees/Admission:

 

Registration $10
Register by Phone at 330-562-0600 attn: Diane Barben

 

 

 

 

Aug 27

 

Family Pride Bluegrass performing at Aurora Farms Premium Outlets

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets and Coca Cola present live musical entertainment every weekend in July and August located in the gazebo near Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th.  Family Pride Bluegrass will be performing for shoppers on Saturday August 27 from 1pm-3pm. Family Pride Bluegrass will hit you with the excitement and popularity of their traditional music.

 

 

All concerts are free and open to the public.  Lawn chairs welcome.

Date:

 

August 27, 2011

Time:

 

01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Location:

 

Aurora Farms Premium Outlets
539 South Chillicothe Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202

Contact:

 

Lisa Kusner

Email:

 

lkusner@simon.com