Rise & Shine with Coffee Connections!
Tuesday, August 11th 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.-Chick-fil-A
We invite you to join us on
Tuesday, August 11th from 7:30-8:30am.
Join us this month as we discuss how to maximize your membership! Also do not forget to bring your business card for you can enter to win 500 FREE business cards from BTM Promos!
And as always a HUGE thank you to Chick-fil-A for providing free coffee.
Featured Member of the Month!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH:
 Owner: Michael B. Lang
Lang Electric is located at 119 Matzinger Rd. in Toledo, Ohio.
Contact Michael Lang at 419- 478-7733 for all of your Residential, Farm, Commercial, Industrial, Datacom, and Generator needs!
For more information visit their website at: langelectic.com
Picnic in the Loop Returns to Springfield High School!
August 21st-4:30 pm to 6 pm 
Thanks to the generous community partners and event sponsors, Picnic in the Loop is coming back. Join friends and neighbors for a free community back to school celebration. Reconnect after the summer break with Springfield faculty, staff, students, parent club and booster leaders--enjoy free hot dogs, beverages and stay after to watch the Blue Devils Varsity Football scrimmage at 6 pm.
Chamber iTV: A Great Way to Promote Your Business!
Chamber iTV, sponsored by the Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce, will highlight the members, events, and programs found in the Holland-Springfield area by providing tips that will help other entrepreneurs to grow their business or improve their quality of life.
CHAMBER MEMBER EXCLUSIVE!
Chamber iTV, in conjunction with BizTV Shows®, will produce, film, and edit promotional videos for Chamber members for $150.00. The Chamber will feature the promotional video on the Chamber’s iTV Channel page at www.hschamber.com as well as link the video with the member’s listing with our online directory. Members keep a copy of the professionally produced video to use to promote via your website, social media outlets, as well as within their establishment.
---- Increase your visibility so you aren’t the best kept secret in town!
--- Professionally done video content to share with your prospects/clients!
---A way to be seen as the go to expert and stand out from your competition!
To watch our episodes, sign up or learn more about Chamber iTV and how you can showcase your business, visit our website!
Chamber Ambassadors Club- Grow Your Leads Through Helping Others!
Thursday, August 6th 12 p.m.-1 p.m.-Rosie's Italian Grille
The Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce is proud of the work that its Ambassadors' put forth to build the local economy through engagement and representation of our business community. The Ambassadors' play a critical role in delivering the Chamber's mission along with its value for businesses to gather and belong to this organization! We meet monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 12pm-1pm at a different member restaurant to conduct our very productive meetings which include learning about how to maximize your membership and deliver that value to new businesses to grow our network! If you are interested in becoming part of the Chamber ambassadors club, check out our next meeting:
Thursday, August 06, 2015
12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Rosie's Italian Grille
606 McCord Rd. Holland, Ohio 43528
Office Depot/Office Max Discount Office Supply Program Now Available!
Chamber Members Save on Office Supplies
Discounts are up to 40% either in store or online purchases. Online orders of $50.00 and over are shipping at no charge. All area Office Max locations are also participating.
Shelley Roach
Account Manager
Holland-Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office :(419) 360-1063
Members Are Loving Chamber Energy Solutions!
Take advantage of the opportunity to save today!
We understand that you do not have time to be an energy expert. As a business owner, your focus needs to be on growing your bottom line. You just want competitive prices and the peace of mind that someone is looking out for your best interest. Through the strength of group buying, Chamber Energy Solutions* (CES) has developed energy savings programs for your electric and natural gas costs to assist you with the task. When you participate in these programs, you can rest assured that CES will strive to maximize your power supply savings. Give us the opportunity to review your natural gas and electric bills to see if our program will be beneficial to your business.
Emilie Snider
Energy Consultant
Holland-Springfield
Chamber of Commerce
Email
Office: 419-491-1017
New Contact Information for the Chamber
Updated Email Addresses & Contact Information
General Information
OPEN 24/7 at www.hschamber.com
Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce (TM)
1245 Clarion Ave. PO BOX 1047
Holland, Ohio 43528
(p) 419.865.2110
Providing Solutions & Services To Over 550 Businesses & Organizations
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The Silk Screen Shop Fire this morning
As Chamber members may already be aware of, a chamber member of ours lost their business this morning to a fire. We were sad to hear this news this morning and our deep felt sympathy goes out to Terry Taylor the owner of the Silk Screen Shop! This is a great time for the community and the Chamber to come together to offer our support. We have heard that they will rebuild, but as they go through this rough time please know that the Chamber is here to help every step of the way.
It's Still Not to Late to Register to Golf at the 25th Annual Golf Outing, Presented by: Honey Baked!
Thursday, August 13,2015
This year’s golf outing with be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Heather Downs Country Club beginning at 9 a.m. It is $100.00 per golfer and it includes: golf, range balls, golf cart, goodie bag, a delicious steak dinner, and awards. To register to play, contact Abbey Hall at 419.865.2110, or email at abbey@hschamber.com.
A special thanks to Honey Baked Foods for being the presenting $2,000 sponsor this year, along with the following sponsors:
- Hole-In-One Sponsor: Dave Conklin with Cleaner & Dryer Restoration
- $550.00 ACE Sponsors:
- Dennis Linn with DLA Financial
- Tod Philips with HMS
- Mike Langenderfer with The Countertop Shop
- Brent Williamson with Fifth Third Bank
- Lee Ann DuBois with Clark Schaefer Hackett
- Scott Stigall and Chris Ruby with State Farm Insurance
- $250.00 Eagle Sponsor:
- Stacey Heckel with Air Force One, Inc.
- $100.00 Prize/Hole Sponsor:
- Amy Hoffman with Palmer Energy
- Brenda Whetro with Body Wise Massage Therapies
- Tom Friedel with Padgett Business Services and Cold Stone Creamery on Dussel
- Priscilla D'Anniballe- Paul Davis Restoration
- Michelle Donnelly with Corporate Intelligence Consultants
- Terry Taylor with The Silk Screen Shop
- Laurie Bobrick- Grande Financial Services
Join Us For Our Monthly Lunch and Learn!
Thursday, August 20th @11:45 a.m.-Monclova Community Center
Chamber member Robert Keogh will be this month's featured speaker and will discuss, "Women, Money, Power - Taking control of your Financial Future". He will touch on the special challenges women face as "Chief Financial Officers", Caregivers, Managing the sandwich generation, Managing their own business. Looking at unveiled attitudes of today's evolving women specific to modern family.
Robert Keogh, Maumee Valley Tax Advisory Combining Tax efficiency and safety in your long range planning.
PLEASE RSVP!
Thursday, August 20, 2015
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Monclova Community Center
8115 Monclova Rd.
Monclova, Ohio 43542
$12 per person
REGISTER NOW
Business after Hours Presented by Jeep Country Federal Credit Union-Laurie Mims
Tuesday, August 18th 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. 
Sponsored By:
Laurie Mims
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Located at: Firepit Grille
7723 Airport Hwy. Holland, Ohio 43528
Hope to see you there for great food, fun and networking!
Chamber Master Mind Session: Learn to Maximize Your Membership!
Join Us On Tuesday, August 25th- 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Join us for this month’s Chamber Master Mind’s session where members can explore and understand the opportunities and value that one's Chamber membership can provide to their business or organization. It also gives members from across the business community the connections and experience with their Chamber and its programs to get more involved. With a unique combination of access at the Chamber and its community resources. Chamber Master Minds provides the tools needed to kick-start your involvement in the Chamber and the business community and to most importantly, grow your business. This is also a great opportunity to learn more about the Chamber Partnership and what is has to offer!
The next session will be held on:
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Monclova Community Center
8115 Monclova Rd. Monclova, Ohio 43542
A complimentary Breakfast will be provided!
REGISTER NOW
AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Ohio!
Filming Will Begin in October!  Ohio is excited to welcome Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Antique Archeology to the area. The team will film episodes of their hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout Ohio. Filming is scheduled for October.
AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on History. This hit show follows two of the most skilled pickers in the business, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, as they embark on an epic road trip across the U.S. in search of America’s most valuable antiques from motorcycles, classic cars and bicycles to one-of-a-kind vintage memorabilia. Mike and Frank are on a mission to recycle America, restore forgotten relics to their former glory, and learn a thing or two about American history along the way.
AMERICAN PICKERS is looking for leads and would love to explore what you may have. They are on the hunt for interesting characters with interesting and unique items. Some of what they look for: vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting equipment, vintage clothing, pre-50’s western gear.
AMERICAN PICKERS is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9pm ET on History.
If you have a large collection or want to refer someone to Mike and Frank, email: your name, number, address and description of the collection and photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com 855-old-rust.
Click Here for a Flyer of what items they are looking for!
Ohio Sales Tax Holiday Information!
August 7 through August 9 The date is 12:01 AM Friday August 7 through 11:59 PM Sunday August 9. It only applies to specific items; here are a few particulars to keep in mind.
- The event allows certain purchases of clothing, school supplies, and school instructional materials to be purchased without paying Ohio sales tax. If the items are purchased over the internet where no tax is charged those items are exempt from Ohio use tax.
- There is a $75 limit for clothing and $20 limit for school supplies and instructional materials. However, the limit is PER ITEM. That means if each item of clothing is $75 or under, the whole purchase is exempt. Any items over $75 are not exempt.
- School supplies include only certain items binders; book bags; calculators; cellophane tape; blackboard chalk; compasses; composition books; crayons; erasers; folders (expandable, pocket, plastic, and manila); glue, paste, and paste sticks; highlighters; index cards; index card boxes; legal pads; lunch boxes; markers; notebooks; paper; loose leaf ruled notebook paper, copy paper, graph paper, tracing paper, manila paper, colored paper, poster board, and construction paper; pencil boxes and other school supply boxes; pencil sharpeners; pencils; pens; protractors; rulers; scissors; and writing tablets.
- Sports uniforms qualify – but sporting equipment (gloves, balls, rackets, clubs) do not
- If the item totals $75 or under than associated shipping is also exempt
- Vendors MUST comply with the Holiday – so all retail stores should be applying the program.
An example –
A mother takes her two daughters to a store for back to school shopping –
- Daughter one picks out 3 tops for $35 each and a jacket on sale for $60. The entire $165 purchase is exempt.
- Daughter 2 picks out two $50 pairs of jeans and an $80 denim jacket. The $100 for jeans is exempt. The $80 jacket is taxed in its entirety.
- The store has the above denim jacket on sale for $69 or the mother applies rewards points to discount the purchase to $69 – the purchase of the jacket becomes exempt as discounts can be applied to reduce the price below $75.
- Daughter 1 picks out one $80 pair of jeans and gets the second pair free or for $1.99. The purchase is taxed as buy one get one free specials cannot be averaged.
- They stop on the way out at another store to pick up a softball glove and cleats – taxed in its entirety as sporting equipment does not qualify.
Here is a link to FAQ as related to the Sales Tax Holiday http://www.tax.ohio.gov/sales_and_use/salestaxholiday/holidayfaq.aspx
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Start the Heart Event-Saturday, Aug. 1st 9 am to 1 pm
Located at the Springfield High School Field House 
Presented by Springfield Township Fire Department and Springfield Schools
Saturday, August 8th from 9 am to 1 pm
Springfield High School Field House
1470 S. McCord Rd.
Learn "hands-only" CPR (training will be offered every 20-minutes). There is no charge to participate! Please help save lives and donate blood on-site during the SHS Jim Schall Memorial Blood Drive in the field house lobby from 9 am to 2 pm. To register, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767. Sam's Club, The Sherriff's Department, United Way, and others will be avliable to share important information, collect outdated medications, and more! Call 419-867-5600 with questions.
Currently Looking for Business After Hour Sponsors!
The Holland-Springfield Chamber is currently seeking businesses interested in sponsoring our upcoming Business after Hours Events. Business after Hours is the premiere networking event for business professionals in the Holland-Springfield area. It is held on the third Tuesday of each month from 5 – 6:30 p.m. This hour and a half time frame gives people the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources.
If you choose to sponsor a Business after Hours, your name will be included in our newsletter and broadcasts that are sent to all members, as well as an opportunity to promote and share information about your business at the event. Being a sponsor entails a business to select a restaurant of their choice to host the event at, as well as, a $150 to $175 investment in appetizers for all of those that attend the event. These are the current dates that we are seeking sponsors for: Tuesday, November 17th, and Tuesday, December 15th.
If you are interested in sponsoring a Business after Hours or would like additional information, please contact Abbey Hall at 419-865-2110 or via email at abbey@hschamber.com.
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