Chamber Update: July 20
A Note from the CEO

Thank you for your continued support and membership. This fiscal year brings a change of leadership for the Lakewood Chamber. Patty Ryan has retired as CEO & President and has passed the torch to me. I am excited to be in this new role and I am looking forward to continuing to serve the membership and advocate for the Lakewood business community. 

Our goal is to remain relevant to your organization and provide you with a strong return on your investment. The Chamber continues to offer membership benefits such as:
  • Advocacy
  • Networking 
  • Staying Informed
  • Member Discounts on Employee Benefits
  • Marketing Opportunities 
  • Support of the Lakewood Business Community

As we move forward in this new chapter, I am counting on your continued support because the Chamber's strength is in our membership. Through creating partnerships and working together, our small business community will continue grow and thrive. There are many opportunities to get involved in the Chamber. 

I would also like to welcome new members to Chamber's Board of Directors and thank those that are continuing to serve.

New Board Members:
Jeanette Berger, The University of Akron, Lakewood
Bailey Ferguson, Cleveland Clinic Lakewood Family Health Center
James Hill, First Federal of Lakewood
Aaron Smith, Cox Business

Thank you and we look forward to our continued partnership.
Lauren Small
CEO & President
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
66th Annual New Teacher Luncheon
Join us for our long-standing tradition of welcoming the new public and private school teachers and administrators to our community.

Friday, August 12
11:30 am: Registration & Networking
Noon: Lunch & Program

Garfield Middle School
13114 Detroit Avenue in Lakewood

​$25 Members
$30 Non-members

Great Ways to Market Your Business at this Event:
  • $25 Take a Teacher to Lunch
  • $75 Tabletop Marketing (9 available)
  • Teacher Gift Bag donations (30 promotional items)
  • Door Prize Donation
Pay Early and Save
Renewal invoices are on the way. We hope that you value your Chamber Membership as much as we value you! To show our thanks, we are offering a discount if you pay pay your invoice by July 31. See your renewal letter for details.
Volunteers Needed

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce traditionally hosts the Information Booth at the Lakewood Arts Festival. Our volunteers answer questions and hand out festival maps and other materials regarding the City of Lakewood and the Arts Festival.

Volunteers will serve for two-hour shifts at the information booth located on the east side of the Warren & Detroit intersection. This is a fun way to show the community that you're a Chamber member and show your support for Lakewood's largest event. 

Lakewood Arts Festival
Saturday, August 6

Two people each are needed for the following shifts:
10 am - Noon
Noon - 2 pm
2 - 4 pm
4 - 6 pm

Contact us at 216.226.2900 or [email protected] if you are able to help.
Get Involved
The Chamber is currently looking for new members for our task forces and event committees. Please let us know if you are interested in learning more.
  • Education
  • Membership & Marketing
  • Economic Development
  • Legislative & Governmental Affairs
  • Events
Marketing Opportunity

Target your advertising – Your advertising support of Lakewood Magazine will help you reinforce your marketing message to the readers you want to reach most – the people who live within a few minutes of your location.

Reach the consumers you want – Lakewood Magazine is a high quality publication from the City of Lakewood and Chamber of Commerce and will be a key promotional tool for the entire year – both in print and online, both in Lakewood and throughout the region, your ad will not be missed.

Lakewood Magazine is a proven marketing tool and will return with the community magazine and residents guide for 2022. This city publication will highlight all the great things happening in Lakewood for residents, businesses, development and more.

As an added bonus, Lakewood Magazine will be available for 12 months as an
electronic magazine via the Internet at lakewoodoh.gov, lakewoodchamber.org, and
clevelandmagazine.com. Your ad will be featured with a hyperlink to your website.

Distribution with Regional Reach & Local Impact
This is Lakewood’s own magazine.
  • 45,000+ copies will be in circulation with a one-year shelf life
  • Copies will be mailed to every Lakewood home and business
  • Used to market our community to visitors and to the greater Cleveland area
  • Lakewood Magazine will be given to new residents
  • Lakewood Magazine will polybag with Cleveland Magazine, reaching the region’s top business executives


Or contact Julie Bialowas at 216.377.3677 or [email protected]

Ad Sales: Close August 17 • Ad Materials Due : August 24 • Issue Date: October 2022
Lakewood Chamber of Commerce
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216.226.2900