AURORA CHAMBER of COMMERCE - C O N N E C T I O N S
October 2013     
In This Issue
Director's Letter
Person & Business of the Year Nominations Due
Chamber Events
Candidate's Night
Member Events

Upcoming

2013Chamber Events 

OCTOBER
Aurora
Candidate's Night
Tuesday, October 8

5:30 pm to 8 pm
Sun Valley Party Center
10000 Edwards Lane
Auburn Township
REGISTER ONLINE

3Chamber
Networking
Luncheon 
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
11:30 am to 1 pm
Signature of Solon
Speaker:
Marcus Glover,
General Manager of Horseshoe Casino Cleveland
Sponsor:
Howard Hanna Aurora
REGISTER ONLINE 
 

NOVEMBER
Aurora's Favorite
Things Luncheon 
Wed., Nov. 20, 2013 
11:30 am to 1 pm
Aurora Community Theatre
& Library Gallery
Sponsor:

DECEMBER
Chamber Holiday & Awards Party 
Wed., Dec. 11th, 2013
ThornCreek
Winery & Gardens 
5:30pm - 8pm 
Sponsor:
The Atrium
at Anna Maria

2014

JANUARY 
3Chamber 
Women's Expo
Thurs., Jan. 30, 2014 
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cleveland Clinic
Twinsburg Family Health
& Surgery Center
SPONSORSHIP & BOOTH  REGISTRATION FORM 
 
 
MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED: CHECK www.allaboutaurora.com often for information!
 
  

2013 BOARD
OF DIRECTORS

BRAD DUGUAY 

President

Custom

Pultrusions, Inc.  

 

LISA KUSNER  

Vice-President

Aurora Farms

Premium Outlets

 

DOUGLAS WIEDER

Treasurer

Mill Distributors 

 

KAREN BOSLEY 

Secretary

Cortland Banks 

 

LORI DAVIS

WildWater Kingdom

 

DOTTIE DUPUY

Howard Hanna

 

MICHELLE HARMAN 

Harman Home Designs 

 

CHARISSE LOUIS

Charene Creative

 

JIM MAULIS

Graphics by Design    

 HOLLY NOVOTNY 

Past President 

Harry & David

 

LAURA RADCLIFF

Edwards Jones

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RUSS BENNETT

Liaison

Aurora City Schools

 

JOHN KUDLEY

Liaison

Aurora City Council

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LAURA HOLMAN 

Executive Director

 

 

 

PLATINUM

CHAMBER 

SPONSORS

 

Atrium at

Anna Maria

 

Aurora Farms

Premium Outlets

 

Aurora Manor

Skilled Nursing

& Rehabilitation 

 

Howard Hanna

Aurora 

 

Robinson Health

Center at Aurora

 

 

GOLD CHAMBER 

SPONSORS

 

Cortland Banks

 

Fifth Third Bank

 

Grande Village

 

Harman Home

Designs

 

Record Publishing   

 

Anthem Logo
Now you can get 
cost savings on your 
health insurance benefits usually reserved for larger companies.

How? You get the purchasing power of the group insurance market through your chamber of commerce membership.

 

to see how much you can save. Or ask your current Anthem licensed agent for a quote with your NOACC chamber membership discount.



For more information
on Anthem
and other chamber member benefits available through
NOACC/Northeastern
Ohio Area Chambers
of Commerce go to

2013 Community & Events Guides

2013 Aurora Community & Events Guides are here!
Call us to request delivery of Guides for your business and help us spread the word!

View a pdf version of the Community & Events Guide on the Chamber website!

Community Guide
 
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Integrity  

If you have integrity, nothing else matters.
If you don't, nothing else matters. 
-Alan K. Simpson

The mission of the Aurora Chamber of Commerce is to facilitate the growth of Aurora area businesses, promote tourism, and invest in programs that enhance and enrich the community.

Dear members and friends,

 

Welcome, Fall! I hope this finds you well. Here at the Chamber, we are busily providing the best opportunities in 2013 while also planning for the coming year. As always, please contact us with ideas for effective ways to support your business.  

 

We appreciate you: businesses, organizations, and individuals who lead their personal and professional lives with integrity. Thank you for 'getting it' and knowing that how you do what you do matters. Every day. 

 

OK, so let's talk about what's happening: Here we go!

 

THANK YOU to all who attended our September Networking Luncheon at Aurora Events Center. I received many positive comments about the presentation by JB Silvers of Case Weatherhead School of Management. We are grateful to our luncheon sponsors, Robinson Memorial Hospital/Robinson Health Center at Aurora and Allstate Insurance-Bethany Snyder Agency, for supporting this opportunity. Check out this video to discover more information about Allstate's related benefits:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMPMn8K9WVU&feature=youtu.be

 

You have asked if the Chamber can provide a resource to guide you through the upcoming changes in healthcare. Stay tuned: I'm looking into it for you! 


Last month, I promised (warned??) that your inboxes would be busy! True to my word, we have sent information about many opportunities and happenings. Please forward this information to anyone interested in learning more about the Chamber. If someone else in your business/ organization should be on our distribution list, contact us!

More of what's happening:

--The deadline to be included in Ohio magazine's coop advertising page in the AURORA Best Hometown ISSUE in November is fast approaching! Contact Betsy Brock @ (330)620-5450 or bbrock@ohiomagazine.com to reserve your space today. A mock-up of the ad can be found here: Sample of OH Magazine ad

---Business and Person of the Year nomination forms are due Tuesday, October 8: Please see below to download Nomination Forms. The Board of Directors will select award recipients from YOUR submissions, so consider this TODAY!

--Candidate's Night will this Tuesday, October 8, 5:30pm-8pm at Sun Valley Party Center. Register now at www.allaboutaurora.com and join us to meet and hear from Mayoral and Council candidates. THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE: PASS IT ON!

--Registration is open for our Tuesday, October 15 3Chamber Luncheon, hosted by Solon Chamber of Commerce. The speaker will be Marcus Glover, GM of Horseshow Casino Cleveland.

--An exciting Business After Hours will be hosted by Platinum Chamber Sponsor The Atrium at Anna Maria. Celebrate
Reflections, the new assisted living memory care lifestyle center, from4-7 pm Thursday, October 17. See below to register and for more information.

--It's almost time for Aurora's Favorite Things! Download your form now to let us know your business/organization will be included in this perennial favorite. Need more info? Check out
www.allaboutaurora.com or ask me! Business commitments are needed immediately; deadline to be included is October 30, 2013. Online luncheon registration will open after our October 3Chamber Luncheon.

--It's invoicing time!
We are so grateful for your investment in your Chamber of Commerce. Invoices and sponsorship opportunity information for 2014 are being prepared now. Please contact us if you have questions about your membership, or suggestions as to how we can maximize member benefits!

--NEW in 2014: a 3Chamber Women's Expo will be held at
Cleveland Clinic's beautiful Twinsburg facility Thursday, January 30, 2014. This exciting collaborative event will offer ideas for a "New Year, New You!".  Interested? See the linked form and let me know!

Wait, there's more....

WOW: lots more. Get your calendars ready and check out the rest of this newsletter! Great things are happening with our members. Got news to share? Send it our way and we'll get it out there.

One last thing...

I opened this newsletter referencing integrity, and will close it the same way. Executive Assistant Lisa Dreimiller is leaving her position with the Chamber effective Friday, October 11. Lisa has served the Chamber with an abundance of skill and integrity for 3 1/2 years. I am thankful for all she has contributed to the Chamber's success.

Lisa will be in the office 9am-2pm M-F next week, so please feel free to email (assistant@allaboutaurora.com), call, or stop by to wish her the very best.

Now let's get busy......there is much to do!
Laura
2013 Person & Business of the Year Nominations . . .

 

PERSON OF THE YEAR   Print Nomination Form

When you think of all the best things about our community, is there someone whose name jumps out as their embodiment? Is there someone generous and helpful, who is always giving of their time and talent? If someone comes to mind, take a minute NOW and nominate them as Person of the Year. This award is given to recognize the contribution of a person who exemplifies civic awareness, demonstrates leadership and works for the betterment of the Aurora community.

 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR   Print Nomination Form   

Does your place of employment, or that of a customer, or vendor, embody the best of the best in business? Nominate them TODAY for Business of the Year. This award is given to recognize the contribution of a local business, organization, or agency who has made a positive contribution to fostering and promoting business vitality in Aurora, making Aurora a better place to work, live and raise our families.

 

Nominations due by Tuesday, October 8, 2013

 

2012 Person & Business of the Year

2012 Person of the Year:
Lynn McGill
2012 Business of the Year:
The UPS Store
Chris & Trudy Capel

Chamber Events . . .
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 FREE to the Public - Registration Requested

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October 3Chamber
Networking Luncheon 
Aurora-Solon-Twinsburg Chambers of Commerce

Tuesday, October 15, 2013 
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Signature of Solon

Topic: HORSESHOE Cleveland 
Hear About the Economic Impact of the 
Casino on Cleveland and Northeast Ohio
 
Speaker: Marcus Glover 
Marcus Glover is Senior Vice President & General Manager of Horseshoe Cleveland, the $350 million casino development in downtown Cleveland's Historic Higbee Building which opened in May 2012.

     
Luncheon Sponsor:
Howard Hanna      
 
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Anna Maria of Aurora 
is proud to invite the Business Community
to a "Business After Hours" at
The Atrium at Anna Maria Reflections 

Thursday, October 17, 2013 
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Atrium at Anna Maria
889 N. Aurora Road
Aurora, OH 44202
www.AtriumLiving.com

Experience the Assisted Living Memory Care, Reflections lifestyle. Learn all that the Reflections Program has to offer, enjoy delicious appetizers, lavish wines, and delicious desserts. Tours will be available.
REGISTER ONLINE
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AFT Gift Bags AURORA'S FAVORITE THINGS LUNCHEON  
 
Wednesday,
November 20, 2013 
11:30 am to 1:15 pm 
Aurora Library Gallery
Aurora Community Theatre

SIGN UP SOON to participate as one of Aurora's Favorite Things!

REGISTRATION FORM 
  



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SPONSORSHIPS and BOOTH SPACES
Now Available for the
1st Annual 3Chamber Women's Expo!

FREE Admission to the Public

Thursday, January 30, 2014
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cleveland Clinic -
Twinsburg Health & Surgery Center
8701 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087

Sponsorship & Booth Registration Form 


Member Events . . .
 
T'Cakes and Pumpkin Seed Bakery 
FALL OPEN HOUSE Cake Tasting Event 

Saturday, October 5, 2013
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
238 E. Garfield Rd.
Aurora, OH 44202
44.382.2309
www.twcakes.com

Fall Confections and Cake Samples!
Cake samples will be served in their lovely event room.

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Portage APL
Portage
Animal Protective League  
A New "Leash" on Life -
Always Bet on Black
 
 
Portage APL wants to find loving homes for as many dogs and cats as possible. So, for the entire month of October, they will run two adoption promotions. Dog adoptions are $150 and come with a free, brand new leash, collar and toy! And all black cats are only $25.

For more information, please call the Portage Animal Protective League at 330.296.4022 or follow them on facebook to see daily news and stories.
Portage Animal Protective League
8122 Infirmary Road
Ravenna, OH 44266
330.296.4022
 ______________________________________________Aurora Historical Society  
Antiques Appraisal Fair
Consignment Shop and Cafe 
Sponsored by The Atrium at Anna Maria of Aurora

Saturday, October 12, 2013 
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Aurora Memorial Library
115 East Pioneer Trail
Aurora, OH 44202

$5.00 Admission includes One Appraisal* or
$10.00 Admission includes Three Appraisals* 
*Uncertified Appraisals. Tickets available at the door or by calling: 330.995.3336

Consignment Shop Information: 330.562.6496 More information: www.AuroraHistorical.org

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Moebius Nature Center
All About the Foxy Fox 

Saturday, October 12, 2013 
3:00 pm
Moebius Nature Center
929 E. Mennonite Rd., Aurora, OH 44202
(E. Mennonite Rd., up the hill from Sunny Lake Park on your left)

The beautiful fox is a common sight this fall and what better way to celebrate this wonderful mammal than to host a Foxy Fox craft and story time. We'll learn all about the fox and get a chance to experience their keen sense of smell. Next we'll create fox masks, full decorated and the perfect accessory for a short walk to look for a fox habitat. Then we'll wrap-up our fox time together with a special story.

Register today at www.mymnc.org before the event or join us on site. 

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Charm
Charm Salon & Boutique 
is partnering with
Stepping Stones Pathway
to collect
2013 new or used blankets! 
 
Charm is looking for 20 organizations or individuals to help collect 100 blankets each for the City Mission, Laura's Home and Haven of Rest.

Donations are due by Friday, October 18, 2013 
Contact Jackie Lowry: 330.562.0144 
14 New Hudson Road, Suite D, Aurora, OH 44202
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Join Home Instead as they
celebrate the opening of their 
CAREGIVER TRAINING & COMMUNITY 
RESOURCE CENTER

Thursday, October 17, 2013
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: Open House
6:00 pm: Family Education Workshop
705 Oakwood Street, Suite 107
Ravenna, OH 44266, Aurora, OH 44202

Meet their Staff and enjoy light refreshments.

6:00 pm: Family Education Workshop Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias - If you are caring for an aging parent or relative with Alzheimer's disease this workshop is for you. This workshop will cover how to: manage behaviors, encourage engagement, care for yourself while caring for a loved one.

For more information contact:
Home Instead Senior Care
Ravenna/Kent: 330.297.1700
Aurora: 330.995.1522
www.HomeInstead.com 
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Howard Hanna






























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HALLOWEEN CABARET NIGHT 
at 
PETALS AND PEARLS 
BOUTIQUE

Please join us for HALLOWEEN CABARET night featuring the talented students of the Aurora School of Music on Thursday, October 31st. Stop by for a SWEET TREAT and wonderful performances between 7:00 pm-9:00 pm.

Petals and Pearls Boutique

170 S.Chillicothe Rd (corner of W.Pioneer), Aurora, OH 44202
(330) 954-1815 
 
 
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