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This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of equality, justice, and service. His timeless message inspires us to strengthen our community through collaboration, compassion, and understanding.

Let us honor his vision by fostering connections that make Medina a better place for all. Together, we can keep his dream alive.

Get to Know the Chamber

We will walk you through the basics; give you an opportunity to meet members; and provide you with everything you need to take advantage of your membership.

Tuesday, January 28

9:00am - 10:30am Hosted at Everything Outdoor Camping

Free to attend

Chamber Chat

Join us for this casual networking morning. We offer participants the opportunity to introduce themselves and to have great conversation with fellow Chamber members.

Friday, January 31

9:00am - 10:00am

Hosted at United Way of Summit Medina

Free to attend

Naloxone Training

This training will provide businesses with tools to address the opioid crisis, including awareness, resources, and free naloxone kits through Project DAWN.

Tuesday, February 4

8:30am - 10:00am

Hosted at Medina County Health Dept.

No cost to attend

Business Brew

Join us for this relaxed monthly event where good conversations and great connections are always on tap—stop by, mingle, and make meaningful connections on your schedule!

Wednesday, February 5

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Lagerheads Taproom

No cost to attend

(Food/Beverage for purchase on your own.)

Check out this video to learn more about Social Connect!

Location: Foundry Social

333 Foundry Street, Medina 44256

Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025

Time: 3:00pm – 6:30pm

• 3:00pm – 4:00pm: Early Access Networking & the Business Circuit Expo (Spectator or Competitor Ticket required)
• 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Foundry Faceoff, corporate competition (Competitor ticket required to compete)
• 4:00pm – 6:30pm: The Business Circuit Expo open to the public (free to attend, no ticket required)

$40 per ticket

Compete in the Foundry Faceoff and show off your skills in a friendly corporate competition!

Ticket purchase includes:

Participate in the Foundry Faceoff (Skeeball, Karting, and Duckpin Bowling)

Exclusive early access (3:00pm – 4:00pm) to:

• Networking with local professionals
• Business Circuit expo
• Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• 1 drink ticket (beer, wine, or specialty cocktails available)

Member: $125

Non-Member: $175

Showcase your business to the community and connect with professionals from diverse industries.

Display Table Includes:

• 1 table and 1 chair (electricity may be available upon request)
• 1 Competitor Ticket (to participate in Foundry Faceoff)
• Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• 1 drink ticket (beer, wine, or specialty cocktails available)

$25 per ticket

Enjoy a full afternoon of networking and fun, including the opportunity to watch the Foundry Faceoff competitors.

Ticket purchase includes:

Exclusive early access (3:00pm – 4:00pm) to:

• Networking with local professionals
• Business Circuit expo
• Complimentary snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
• 1 drink ticket (beer, wine, or specialty cocktails available)

Thank you to our Foundry Faceoff Sponsors!

Thank you to our Drink Sponsor!

iCOR Solutions

Thank you to our Scorecard Sponsor!

American Family Insurance / Thomas Insurance Group

Chamber Business Blog

The new year is the perfect time for beginnings and setting goals. It also makes for good marketing campaigns and changes to your business. There are so many things you can do to provide value for customers and potential customers. If you don’t use this time to try something new, you're leaving money on the table.

This article contains some excellent business tactics to try for the new year. However, they may not all fit your business. When reviewing this list, keep your target audience in mind and ask yourself, will this provide value for them?

If you don’t have a target audience defined, that should be your first step. After all, if you don’t know who you’re talking to, how do you know if you’re providing value to them?

Click HERE to read the full article!

Chamber Business Blog

Board Of Directors

President: Julie McNabb, JK Gift Shop/Interior Design Studio

President Elect: Steve Allison, Fire-Dex

Vice Chair Member Services: Malorie Kormos, United Way of Summit and Medina

Vice Chair Business Advocacy: Steve Ferris, Discount Drug Mart

Immediate Past President: Dan Calvin, Critchfield

Terry Blascak, Huntington Bank

David Ferrell, Philpott Solutions Group

Kathy Elseser, Community Energy Advisors

Randy Fuerst, Medina Hospital Foundation

Brian Harr, Commercial & Savings Bank

Nick Howell, National Design Mart

Chamber Staff 

Jaclyn Ringstmeier, Executive Director

jaclyn@medinaohchamber.com

Stephanie Mueller, Membership and Events Coordinator 

memberservices@medinaohchamber.com