HOMECOMING PARADE
Wednesday, July 25th 6:30pm

 The theme of the 2018 Homecoming Festival is 
“SALUTE AMERICA!”.  
Enter your patriotic float in the "Parade Float Contest".
Winners will receive a cash prize.

The parade application is ONLINE NOW.
Registration deadline is
July 1, 2018.
Click HERE  for more information and to apply.
BECOME A HOMECOMING SPONSOR
BECOME A HOMECOMING SPONSOR
The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor its 76th annual Homecoming. This huge event, held on the Strongsville Commons from July 25-28, promises to be bigger and better than ever. A sponsorship of Homecoming is a great opportunity to express your support for our community and advertise your business. We are expecting a larger crowd than last year, especially on Saturday with a fireworks display that can be viewed from the commons.

The Homecoming Festival is held on the Strongsville Commons located at the corner of Rt. 42 (Pearl Road) and Rt. 82 (Royalton Road) one of the busiest intersections in Cuyahoga County. Your company name will be displayed on our full color, state of the art digital sign (for 2 weeks) and on your sponsorship signage. Both are located at the Rt. 82 & Rt. 42 intersection.  Your Sponsorship will also include your name in all of our print ads, listed on our website and in our newsletter.

$2000. Entertainment Sponsor
$1000. Dining Tent Sponsor
$750. Wind Dancer Sponsor
$250. Event Sponsor

Click HERE for more information and to register.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
The following businesses and individuals have joined the Chamber since the publication of our last newsletter. We remain grateful for their interest and support. Our Chamber encourages all of our members to patronize other members whenever possible. To obtain contact information for any of the members click on the link or contact the Chamber office at 440.238.3366 or [email protected]
SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt
Grand Opening &
Ribbon Cutting
Spavia Day Spa
Grand Opening &
Ribbon Cutting
APRIL
BUSINESS LUNCHEON

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Location: Ehrnfelt Rec/Senior Center

The Strongsville Chamber of Commerce is hosting this year's
class of Strongsville High School Distinguished Alumni.

Click HERE
for more information
and to register.
2018 SHS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI
Mr. Thomas Laub (Class of '64) - Mr. Laub is a retired Medical Mutual of Ohio executive. Having served in a number of capacities, his many accomplishments contributed to the strategic vision and success of MMOH. Mr. Laub has also been a pillar in the Strongsville community, volunteering his time to improve our school district and our community.
Dr. Steven Houser (Class of '85) - Dr. Houser is a surgeon in the Department of Otolaryngology at MetroHealth Medical Center and is also an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at Case Western Reserve University. A past president of both the Northeast Ohio Head and Neck Surgery Society and the American Academy of Otolaryngic Allergy, Dr. Houser continues to provide expert patient care, as well as mentoring young doctors in his field.
Chef Jonathon Sawyer (Class of '98) - Chef Sawyer has built a solid culinary reputation in Cleveland. His restaurants include Trentina, Noodlecat, and The Greenhouse Tavern, operating under his 'Team Sawyer' brand. In 2015, Chef Sawyer took home the coveted James Beard award for Best Chef: Great Lakes. He is a tireless supporter of local agriculture and sustainable businesses both in Northeast Ohio and around the country.


PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT EVENT

When: Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Time: 9:30am - 6:30pm
Where: Old Town Hall


Click HERE
for more information and to pay.


SCHEDULE your appointment by calling the Chamber office 440.238.3366.


BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & RIBBON CUTTING
Hosted by Mattress Warehouse

When: Thursday, April 19, 2018
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Ledgewood Plaza


Click HERE
for more information
and to register.
SYP DAY OF CARING
When: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 8:00am - Noon
Meet at the Strongsville Chamber of Commerce office.

Click HERE for more information and to register.


 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Hosted by SouthPark Mall

When: Thursday, May 10, 2018
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: SouthPark Mall


Click HERE
for more information
and to register.



 ALL CHAMBER DAY
GOLF OUTING

When: Monday, May 14, 2018
Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Where: Weymouth Country Club


Click HERE
for more information
and to register.


MAY
BUSINESS LUNCHEON

When: Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
Where: Ehrnfelt Rec/Senior Center


Click HERE
for more information
and to register.
Recently, Congress passed a tax reform package, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which contains important life and property saving provisions that may be of interest to area businesses. The new law incentives business owners to retrofit their properties with fire sprinkler systems and allow the cost of the sprinkler retrofits to be deducted as a section 179 expense. This legislation has been in the “works” since the tragic Station Night Club fire in Rhode Island in 2003 where 100 people died. Many things went wrong that night that resulted in the deaths, but fire sprinklers would have, without a doubt, prevented many of those fatalities. A copy of the tax reform incentive announcement is attached.
 
Strongsville Fire and Emergency Services is supportive of this initiative along with other national fire organizations including the International Association of Fire Chiefs, International Association of Firefighters, and the National Fire Sprinkler Association. We encourage businesses to consider upgrading their fire protection systems to include fire sprinklers for the safety of the public, their business and their employees, and responding firefighters. 

Businesses considering taking advantage of this opportunity should consult their tax professional and a certified fire protection company. Any businesses that are interested may contact Strongsville's Fire Marshal Office at 440-580-3225 with any questions.

Click HERE to read more
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENTS ARE DUE
Don't miss out on Chamber Member benefits! Member benefits include Business After Hours Networking Events, discounts on health insurance and Worker's Comp through NOACC.

Annual invoices have been emailed and mailed. Payments are due NOW. If you need assistance accessing your account, do not hesitate to call the Chamber office 440.238.3366 or Email .
Click HERE to log into your account
Superior Business Benefits
for Chamber Members

Group buying power for Health Insurance and savings on other programs

Click HERE to learn more
Parade Application
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Click HERE to read more and apply

April Business Luncheon
April 17, 2018
Click HERE to register

Professional Headshot Event
April 18, 2018
Click HERE to pay
CALL to schedule

April Business After Hours
April 19, 2018
Click HERE  to register
SYP Day of Caring
April 28, 2018
Click HERE to register

May Business After Hours
May 10, 2018
Click HERE to register

All Chamber Day
May 14, 2018
Click HERE to register

May Business Luncheon
May 15, 2018
Click HERE to register
CHAMBER TRUSTEES

Richard C. Baldin, President
Tom Burichin - State Farm - Homecoming Chairman
Jim Carbone - N. Olmsted Police Department
Mike Catan - Square 22
Walter Ehrnfelt III - Waldheger Coyne, A Legal Professional Association
Gregg Finkler - Finkler & Co., CPA's - Treasurer / Scholarship Dance Chairman
Matt Finkler - Hertvik Insurance Group
Colleen Flowers - Buffalo Wild Wings and Tom & Chee
Gordon Glissman - Countryside, Inc.
Charles Goss - City of Strongsville - Vice President
Dustin Hayden - Fifth Third Bank
Chuck Hollingsworth - Integrity Energy
George Jardine - Jardine Funeral Home
Cortney Kalfas - R.A. Kalfas Construction
Robert A. Kalfas - R.A. Kalfas Construction
Michael Kalinich, Sr., - Kalinich Fence Co., Inc.
Scott Maloney - Pyramid Solutions
Paul Matula - Advantage Insulation
Bob McGrath - Olympia Candies
Steven Neal
Mayor Thomas P. Perciak - City of Strongsville
Thomas W. Rakowsky - Ohio Lottery Commission
Neil F. Sika O.D. - Neil F. Sika, O.D., Inc. - Golf Outing Chairman
Jeff Smutek - RE/Max Crossroads
Dan Stroemple - Square 22 - Business After Hours Chairman
Jim Wood - Ductile Iron Society
STRONGSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Amy T. Ferree, Executive Director [email protected]
Judith Saran, Office Assistant
18829 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH 44136