February Chamber Newsletter

February 2025| Vol. VI | ISSUE 2


Message from Executive Director


Welcome to the 2nd month of 2025. We've made it through the deep freeze!! We are pleased to share the following programming, a very important milestone announcement (below) and updates with you.


The first week of February brings us the opportunity to network at The Great Big Home and Garden Show. Thank you to NOACC (Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce) for organizing and offering this opportunity available to all Chambers/Chamber Members. We hope to see you there.


We also hope to see you at the Chamber Lunch so that you can learn about the many COMPLIMENTARY resources available tor your small business or your company/organization.


Does your company want to focus on occupational safety topics and learning? Attend a Cleveland Southwest Safety meeting where the topic will focus will be minimizing falls and injuries. Take a look at the details below.


Finally, WELCOME to our new Chamber members! We look forward to meeting you and engaging with you. 


Claudia Motiu

Executive Director

Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce

16000 Bagley Road

Middleburg Heights, OH

440-243-5599

Director@Middleburgeheightschamber.org


Happy 50th Anniversary

Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce


This year we are thrilled to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce. We want to thank all those who laid the important foundation for the Chamber that we have today.


November 18, 1975 is the official anniversary date of the Chamber therefore our November Chamber lunch will be dedicated to a full fledged anniversary celebration. Stay tuned for more details.


In the meantime, we want to thank our three Executive Directors who have served thus far and have ensured the success of the Chamber through their roles, dedication and hard work!

Doris Wroble

Cynthia Peck &

Claudia Motiu


Additionally, we want to thank the Chamber Presidents that have served thus far and have been a staple of leadership in the Chamber and in the Community. We thank you and celebrate you! You have made an immense impact on the Chamber.


1976 Michael Metyk

1977 John Visconsi

1978 Andrew Kovach

1979 Mark Langendorfer

1980 Joan Zwick

1982 - 1983 Andrew Kovach

1984 Dennis Mille

1985 - 1986 Walter Chips

1987 Randolph Leach

1988 Joann Oliveros

1989 Robert E. May

1990 John Borys

1991 Vincent Avallone

1992 Michael A. Tomon

1993 - 1994 Carol Buckholz

1995 - 1996 Ken Dooner

1997 Carol Jackson

1998 Tom Nowak

1999 Bev Hajek

2000 Betsy Muller

2001 - 2002 Bob Kovacevic

2003 Elaine Galbincea

2004 Carol Herman

2005 Zoe Kobie

2006 Roy Golsch

2007 Steve Lange

2008 Tim Noe

2009 Betsy Muller

2010 - 2011 Karen Raisch -Siegel

2012 Stephanie Morley

2013 - 2014 Dan Sage

2015 - 2016 John Grech III

2017 - 2018 Dan Zawadzki

2019 - 2020 Alin Catrina

2021 Tim Noe

2022 Philip Henry

2023 - 2024 Geoffrey Dennis

2025 Kim Harris


Finally, Thank you to all the Board members, Chamber members and City!! It has been a wonderful community of support.

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Tuesday, February 4th

Chamber Networking NIGHT at the Great Big Home & Garden Show


Join fellow Chamber members at the 9th Annual Home & Garden Networking Night. The event will be Tuesday, February 4th from 4-6 pm


$15 Tickets Includes:

  • Access to the show from 10 am - 8 pm (arrive early or stay after the networking time)
  • Private party in the Garden Showcase from 4-6 pm
  • Networking with other chambers from across the region
  • Meet Jimmy Malone
  • Win prizes from exhibitors
  • Enjoy snacks and sodas (cash bar available. 

Buy Tickets Here

(enter in promo code CHAMBER)

Thursday, February 20th

Chamber Lunch


Do you own a small business and want to learn about amazing FREE/ Complimentary resources that are available to you?


Are you a Chamber member and want to find out about programs available through NOACC (Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce?).


We have gathered and coordinated a date and time for you to learn more about what is available to you for business success.


Join us for this month's lunch to learn more.

RSVP Here

Wednesday, February 26th

Cleveland Southwest Safety Council Meeting


Did you know that the #1 cause of injuries in the workplace are falls? Do you want to foster a safe work environment and minimize employee injury risks?


Join us for the monthly breakfast meeting of the Cleveland Southwest Safety Council on February 26th and learn more about this topic to help reduce employee safety risks.

RSVP Here

Welcome New Chamber Members


Welcome to our three new Chamber members thus far in 2025. We welcome you and thank you for joining the Chamber. We are pleased to have a wide variety of industries represented in the Chamber and to have an amazing ecosystem of services and products available locally.


We look forward to engaging with you and hope to see you soon!