Serving the communities of Willoughby, Eastlake, Kirtland, Wickliffe,
Willowick, Willoughby Hills, Lakeline, and Timberlake
Thank you to our Premier Sponsors
WELCOME TO OUR
NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS
Thank you to all of the Artsfest Volunteers
Willoughby Artsfest 2019
August 2019 Events
Thank you for your membership!
Join Us for Membership Appreciation Business After Hours!
Enjoy complimentary delicious appetizers and desserts.
Bring your staff/family
Musical entertainment by Alex Zinni

Thursday, August 8th-6-9PM
at Mooreland Mansion
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094

Catered by: Normandy Catering
Join us
Thursday, August 8th at 1:30PM for a ribbon cutting at the New Police Substation at the Shoppes of Willoughby Hills
27701 Chardon Road
Join us
Friday, August 30th at 4:30PM for the ribbon cutting for
Co.Lab by Knowtion
38123 West Spaulding, Willoughby
WWLCC Lunch n' Learn
How to Hire an Intern

Are you a small business and don’t know where to start hiring an intern?
Hear from colleges/universities and intern employers who will help you hire an intern!
Thursday, August 15th 11:30AM
At Sol of Willoughby
Luncheon Sponsorship also Available
WWLCC Coffee Networking
Tueday August 20th-8-9AM
Hosted by: Lake County Ohio Port And Economic Development
Better Flip House
at 557 E305th St in Willowick 
Street parking available on Harrison & Thomas Streets across from the
Better flip house.

Start your day networking with fellow chamber members. 
September

Stay tuned for more exciting events this year!
The Lake County Chambers of Commerce & United Way of Lake County Emerging Leaders
seek to recognize Lake County’s best and brightest young professionals in the areas of leadership, community involvement, entrepreneurship and professional accomplishment . 
Nomination Deadline
August 15th
Support Manufacturing in Lake County!
WWLCC Collaborative Event!
 September Luncheon with
Speaker Joe Pulizzi

Six Steps to Creating a Content Brand - A Content Marketing Formula

September 12, 2019
LaVera Party Center-11:30am

Gain more visibility with more potential buyers at this big event!
1-Collaborative Sponsorship Available-$350
Joe Pulizzi
(Content Marketing for Small Business)
Potential Business for Members!
Laketran will issue an Invitation to Bid for construction of the Lakeland Transfer Center in early August. More information will be available at http://www.ctconsultants.com/bidinfo/index.html or you can contact Andrea Aaby, Procurement and Grants Specialist, at Laketran at [email protected] .
Laketran is requesting quotes for sealcoating, crack sealing, and striping at three sites. Quotes are due August 7 th at noon. Information on the RFQ can be downloaded from https://laketran.com/about-laketran/doing-business-with-laketran/
Fine Arts Association Welcome to the party
Art-opoly 2019

The Lake County Development Council
21st Annual Economic Forum Breakfast September 16th 7:30-9:30am

Wings & Wheels Event
Fly in/Drive in
Saturday, August 3rd 11am-3pm
Classic Jet Center at Lost Nation Airport

LOOKING FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
IN LAKE COUNTY?
Available 23 acres in Kirtland for development!
Whole Health Connection
Ninety percent of disabilities are caused by illness, not accidents. 1  In many cases, employees get treated for an illness before a disability claim is filed. That could mean higher medical costs and disability costs. But we have a proactive solution that helps keep your employees at work or shorten their time away. It’s called
Whole Health Connection.
Help us help you! More members mean more opportunities to build your network! Send your leads in to the chamber for potential members, if your lead becomes a member, you receive a free exclusive e-mail ad (value $50).

The Membership Committee is looking for some outgoing Chamber members to become mentors for our new members!

Please contact Chris Hallum ch [email protected] or Karen Tercek @[email protected] for more information.
Did you know that serving on a Chamber of Commerce committee is a great way to get more involved in the community and also get to know more members?
We are looking for members to help us on these committees:
Membership— connect with new members, help recruit new members.

Program - Help identify monthly speakers based on chamber member survey responses.

Turkey Bowl —help continue to make this the best pre-Holiday bowling networking event in Western Lake County and the potential to meet 200+ members and guests at the event!

Annual Awards Luncheon Committee —Help us plan this beginning of the year kick-off event that honors Chamber members every year.
Fed Ex Services for shipping in or shipping out!
When you enroll in the NOACC Chamber Shipping Program, a free NOACC member benefit, you save up to 27%* on select FedEx ® services.
Here is an example of what you may be able to save using Fed Ex.There are a number of factors that go into average savings for a retailer and manufacturer. The industry, size of their operation, shipping volume, and mode that is used. Our typical retail based associations save on average anywhere from $200 to over $4k per member. 
Manufacturers save even more - $500 to over $10k. 
I f you already have a FedEx account, it’s a no-brainer! PartnerShip will ensure you’re receiving the best possible pricing and link the discounts to your existing account. If you are not currently using FedEx, an account will be created for you when you enroll. Either way, you’ll be on your way to saving!
Visit PartnerShip.com/89NOACC for complete program details. If you have any questions call 800‑599‑2902 or email [email protected] .
Thinking about hiring interns but don't have the budget
and not sure how to get started?
We've got a program just for you! Employer benefits include FREE internship program development/management training ($275 value), recruiting assistance, and $500 partial salary reimbursement paid to you for each eligible intern (employers may have up to 3 interns)! Intern candidates are from a variety of programs and majors at the following participating colleges: Ursuline College, and Lakeland Community College. Internships can be anytime fall/academic year 2019-20 and spring/summer 2020. Click below to get started!
Take the interest survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NOCHE2019EmployerInterestSurvey and we will follow-up within 2 business days with program details and next steps.
Questions? Contact Brenda Davis Smith at [email protected] or
216-302-3242
State Ohio News
InnovateOhio and the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation announced the launch of a new survey tool for Ohio businesses to gather feedback ahead of the creation of the state’s new in-demand jobs list. Ohio is required to maintain an up-to-date In-Demand Jobs List. This list directs the spending of 85 percent of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) training funds. The survey was just launched last week, and it is open to all registered Ohio businesses, giving small and large businesses alike the opportunity to have a voice in how Ohio prepares people for the workforce in the coming years. The new in-demand jobs survey is available now to businesses at www.InDemand.Ohio.gov .
IRS continues campaign to encourage taxpayers to do a Paycheck Checkup; use Withholding Calculator to help get right amount for 2019
There are two ways taxpayers can check their withholding on IRS.gov

Taxpayers who haven’t done a Paycheck Checkup to check their withholding in 2019 should do one as soon as possible. The best and easiest way to do a checkup is to use the Withholding Calculator on IRS.gov. However, some taxpayers may need to use Publication 505 to check their withholding. 
Lake County Port Authority
Better Flip Open House until October 13, 2019
Encouraging Lake County residents to attend Open Houses at 557 E305th St in Willowick at Better Flip. Open houses will be every Saturday from 12-3 and every Sunday from 1-4. Photo includes John Rogers Executive Director of Land Bank, Commissioner Ron Young, Commissioner Jerry Cirino, Mark Rantala Executive Director of Lake County Port Authority and Board Member John Urhan .