Donna Swan

Member Service Specialist

[email protected]

Biggby Coffee

We would like to thank Traci Paponetti for her hard work and dedication as the WWLCC Board Chair the past 2 years. We are grateful for Traci’s commitment to the WWLCC and for moving our organization forward. As the committee chair for Workforce Development, Traci was instrumental in leading our efforts to support our employers to provide the opportunity for people to live, work, and play in Lake County. Traci was also the WWLCC Turkey Bowl committee chair and executed an amazing networking fundraising event with proceeds going to our student scholarship and business grants fund.

We are happy to announce that Traci will remain on the Board of Directors as Past Chair. 

We're excited to introduce Tim Deighan, University Hospitals, as the new Chair of the WWLCC Board of Directors and Terry Kilbourne, Tec Inc. Engineering & Design, as the new ViceChair!

It’s GAME DAY!

We are excited to announce the 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon presented by Lake Erie Distillery taking place on Friday, February 9, 2024 at The Banquet Center at St. Noel located at 35200 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills!

Join us as we celebrate our Hall of Fame Businesses! Now is the perfect time to be a sponsor for our first signature event, where your business will receive over 2 months of marketing and branding opportunities to thousands of viewers. 

There are a variety of different sponsor levels available, from our MVP Presenting Sponsor to our Starting Lineup, please click here to see what is available!

This fun event will include a 50/50, raffle baskets and a Squares Board just in time for the Big Game. 100% of the proceeds support our student scholarship and business development grants!

This fun event will include a 50/50, raffle baskets and a Squares Board just in time for the Big Game. 100% of the proceeds support our student scholarship and business development grants!

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our team at [email protected] with any questions about the sponsorship packages or the event itself. 

Large Business of the Year

Ohio Living Breckenridge Village

Small Business of the Year

Fred Astaire Dance Studios

Showcase Award

The Campus of Wickliffe

Chamber Service Award

Lake Erie Distillery

Customer Service Voter's Choice Award Nominees

The winner will be announced at the event!

The WWLCC Annual Awards Luncheon will be held Friday, February 9 from 11:30am-1:30pm at St. Noel Banquet Center. Keep an eye on our social media pages for more announcements!

We had a great time at our 2023 Holiday Mixer presented by Lake Erie Distillery!

Everyone enjoyed meeting new people, having great conversations, delicious food, drinks and dancing to the classics!

Congratulations to all our raffle winners!

Thank you to all our sponsors: Lubrizol, Tec Inc. Engineering & Design, Olympus Aerospace, Starlight2Travel, Tim Koenig with Rocket Mortgage, Stanley Steemer and Key Bank Eastlake and Willoughby and to all of the amazing businesses for donating to our raffle!

A very special thank you to our host, Regovich Catering! The food and staff were amazing!

Thank you to our event's photography, Nathaniel of Jerry's Sports Photography!

And last not but not least, thank you to our event's DJ, Jeremy James!

We had the privilege of presenting Student Scholarship checks to worthy recipients.

Know someone that either lives or attends a school in Lake County? Have them apply to our scholarship, it's quick, easy and can all be done on our website by clicking here!

Congratulations to all of the recipients:

Mitchell D- The Ohio State University

Omega J- Lakeland Community College

Molly K- Ohio University

Paola M- The University of Cincinnati

Megan M- Lakeland Community College

Daria P- Auburn Career Center

Mia S- Kent State University

Kristen S- Lakeland Community College

Daija S- Lakeland Community College

Jake T- Cleveland State

Samantha T- The University of Cincinnati

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh start in 2024, it's the perfect time to assess and elevate your digital presence for greater business success. As a valued member of the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce, we're excited to extend an exclusive offer to kickstart your digital journey.

**Introducing the Digital Marketing Audit for $250 from Alpha Key Digital!**

Maximize your digital impact in 2024 with our exclusive Digital Marketing Audit for only $250. Typically priced over $1,000 for comparable services, this offer includes in-depth SEO and website audits, personalized advertising strategy development, and a comprehensive social media analysis. 

Our comprehensive Digital Marketing Audit, brought to you by Alpha Key Digital and led by Alex Zinni, Founder, is designed to empower your business with a tailored action plan for enhanced online visibility and engagement. This one-hour session will cover key areas crucial to your digital success:

1. **SEO Audit:** Ensure your website ranks high on search engines, driving organic traffic to your business.

2. **Website Audit:** Optimize your website for user experience, functionality, and conversion to maximize its effectiveness as a digital asset.

3. **Advertising Strategy:** Craft a targeted advertising strategy to reach your audience effectively and achieve your business goals.

4. **Social Media Audit:** Evaluate and enhance your social media presence for increased brand awareness and audience engagement.

**What's Included:**

- In-depth analysis of your current digital marketing strategies.

- Expert insights and recommendations tailored to your business.

- A 1-hour strategy session to discuss findings and outline an actionable plan.

**Why Choose Alpha Key Digital:**

- Experienced digital marketing professionals.

- Proven track record of success with businesses of all sizes.

- Tailored solutions to meet your unique business needs.

- We create digital assets using AKD's Digital Assets Creator Tool, ensuring cutting-edge and visually compelling content for your online platforms.

**How to Get Started:**

Email [email protected] or call us at 440.796.9152 to schedule your Digital Marketing Audit session, including the exclusive 1-hour strategy session. Act fast, as this offer is valid only for a limited time!

Elevate your business to new heights in 2024 with a Digital Marketing Audit from Alpha Key Digital that includes a comprehensive 1-hour strategy session and innovative digital asset creation. We look forward to partnering with you on this exciting journey!

Alex Zinni

Founder, Alpha Key Digital

440.796.9152

Start the new year off right by learning how to craft and execute a sustainability plan for your business while also focusing on cost reduction. We’ll cover all the latest efficiency incentives and show you examples of how our program participants are reaching their goals! To reserve your spot at this free educational webinar, click here to register!

During the month of December the WWLCC Chamber Cares team stopped by Fiona's, Arabica and Crowley's to 'Share the Spirit'!

The Team paid it forward by picking up the tab at the breakfast rush at Fiona's and Arabica and the lunch hour at Crowley's!

Thank you to all the locations for having us!

Starting the Year Off Right Breakfast Workshop, Ohio Living Breckenridge Village, Thursday, January 11, 8:30-10am

Geraci's Slice Shop Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, January 11, 12pm

WWLCC Coffee Networking At Club Pilates, Tuesday, January 16, 8:30-9:30am

Streb Electric Ribbon Cutting, Friday, January 19, 9am

WWLCC Coffee Networking At Willoughby-Eastlake Schools, Tuesday, January 30, 8:30-9:30am

Want to be get involved with the planning and decision making of the 2024 Willoughby ArtsFest?

The ArtsFest Committee is searching for a qualified Committee Co-Chair!

As a co-chair you'll have the opportunity to be one of the main decision makers in planning the event, assist in jurying the artists accepted into the show and oversee the entire operation the day of the event.

If you're interested in becoming the co-chair or learning more about the opening, please contact Dana Wolfe at [email protected]!

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Biggby Coffee

2024 WWLCC Referral Campaign

Help Us Grow the WWLCC! Simply submit a business referral and be automatically entered to win a monthly gift card! It’s a great way to earn free advertising and a $50 gift card!

Submit your referral today.

Please click here

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