April 2017
Holland-Springfield Chamber News

Our Community Partners


 

 

 

 


Engaging Experiences Coming Up

The Drive Group: Breakfast, Business, and More
04/05/2017
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM E
Papoos Restaurant
10305 Waterville Street
Whitehouse, OH 43571

The Drive Group: Breakfast, Business, and More
04/19/2017
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM E
Papoos Restaurant
10305 Waterville Street
Whitehouse, OH 43571

Net Ninety Connect
04/20/2017
07:30 AM - 09:00 AM E
Chick-fil-A
6720 Airport Hwy.
Holland, OH 43528

Interactive Entrepreuner Expo
04/20/2017
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM E
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Rd.
Maumee, OH 43537

Making LinkedIn Useful For You
04/26/2017
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM E
Nemsys
122 S. St. Clair
Toledo, OH 43604

Welcome Our Newest Relationships!

AT&T Holland
Trent Bolton
Website
tbolton@mmsatt.com
Join Date: 03/07/2017

Bishop Landscape Inc.
John Bishop
bishlnd@aol.com
Join Date: 03/28/2017

Thank You To These Renewing Relationships!

Tronair
Website
Focus Federal Credit Union
Brandynn Adams
creditunion@focusfcu.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Swanton Health Care & Retirement Center
Amber Bachelder
Website
abachelder@swantonhealthcare.com
Member Since: 01/06/2016
Renewed On: 04/04/2017

Spring Valley Dental
Mark Bedford, DDS
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/20/2017

The Huntington National Bank
Matthew Benner
Website
matthew.benner@huntington.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/17/2017

Buckenmeyer Farms
Bill Buckenmeyer
buckenmeyerfarms@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 04/04/2017

Sam's Club
Deb Daubenmeyer
ddaubenmeyer@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/13/2017

Quality Inn Toledo Airport
Cindy Derian
C_derian@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/10/2017

Rudy's Hot Dogs
Phillip Dionyssiuo
pdionyssiou@sbcglobal.net
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

COUSCO BROWN
CLAUDIA DODDS
admin@couscobrown.com
Member Since: 03/21/2016
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

Team Sports, Inc.
Bob Eberly
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Shopmetrics
Kelly Fischer
kfischer@shopmetrics.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/23/2017

D&S Southwyck Lanes
Sherry Gratop
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 04/03/2017

Holt Roofing Co. Inc.
Beth Holt
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/09/2017

Fix-It Shop Inc.
Michael P Janiszewski
mikej1801@bex.net
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/20/2017

American Heating & Ventilating
Lea Kinshaw
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

Habitec Sercurity
Amy Lang
bseymour@habitecsecurity.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/07/2017

King Insurance Agency
Trisha Langenderfer
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/23/2017

Key Realty
Jo Lyman
homes@jolyman.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/13/2017

Courtyard by Marriott
Kella Medema
Website
cy.tolch.propertycoordinator@marriott.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/29/2017

Neville Funeral Home
Mark Merz
nevillefh@accesstoledo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 04/04/2017

Vito's Pizza #10
Michael Mockensturm
4570308@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/27/2017

2B Bridal Boutique
Darlene Oates
2BBridalBoutique@gmail.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/30/2017

Jeffery P. Ogg, CPA, Ltd.
Jeffery Ogg
jeff_ogg_cpa@yahoo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/30/2017

Firenation Glass Studio & Gallery
Matthew Paskiet
sales@firenation.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 04/03/2017

The Dwelling Place
Josh Plaisance
Website
info@aplacetomeetgod.org
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/15/2017

2-Scale
Sharon Skilliter
info@2-scale.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/15/2017

National Illumination & Sign Corp.
Cynthia Sniegawski
CindyT@NationalSignCo.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/24/2017

The Tansey Group Inc.
Chris Tansey
sales@tanseygroup.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 02/09/2017

Spring Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre, LLC
Phil Witker
pwitker@springmeadowsecf.com
Member Since: 01/01/2001
Renewed On: 03/15/2017

The DRIVE Group is all about netoworking and professional development

Check it out! Open to all Chamber members!



Networking will have a huge impact on your business-when done correctly.  And making the right connections at the right time can widen your resources and your ability to help others.  The DRIVE Group stands for Dedicated Referrals Integrating Value and Expertise and is a tool for members to leverage,  grow and expand their business.

CONNECT WITH THE DRIVE GROUP TWICE A MONTH IN WHITEHOUSE!

April Dates:  4/19


The Drive Group meets the first and third Wednesday's each month at
Papoo's Restaurant, 10305 Waterville Street, Whitehouse.
Networking 8:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Charity Highlight 8:30 .m.-8:40 a.m.
Member Commercials 8:40 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Spotlight Member 9:00 a.m.-9:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m. ending time

For more information or to learn more contact
Pamela Zimmerman at 419-370-2679.

THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL DINE OUT NIGHT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS!

$100 raised for Chamber Scholarship


 OUR FUNDRAISING NIGHT FOR SPRINGFIELD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS RAISED $100.00 FOR THE CHAMBER'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT AND SUPPORTED THIS AND THANK YOU TO TEXAS ROADHOUSE!
 

Chamber Members' Named " Best of Toledo 2016"!

 The following members' were recognized for The Toledo City Paper's BEST OF TOLEDO 2016 honor:

Greenhouse/Nursery- Hoen's Garden Center & Landscaping

Trivia Night- Ralphie's Sports Eatery

BANK- Huntington

Bowling Alley- Southwyck Lanes

Golf Course- Brandywine Country Club

ABOUT THE CHAMBER


Administration
Josh Torres, CCEO-AP, President & CEO
Esperanza Resendez, Director, Marketing & Communications

OPEN 24/7 at www.hschamber.com
Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce (TM)
p) 419.865.2110

YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
The Holland-Springfield Chamber Business Council is the leadership team made up of businesses, owners, and community leaders to promote business growth and enhance the quality of life in our community.

Chairman, Mike Langenderfer, The Countertop Shop
Vice-Chair, Dennis Linn, DLA Financial
Treasurer, Brent Williamson, Huntington Bank
Program Chair, Tami Norris, Custom Training Solutions
Connie Koch, HR Systems
Michelle Donnelly, Corporate Intelligence Consultants
LeAnn DuBois, Clark Schaefer Hackett
Susie Crawford, Easter Seals
Aaron Stark, Edward Jones



Providing Solutions & Services to Over 2,000 Businesses & Organizations

INTERACTIVE ENTREPRENEUR EXPO

Thursday, April 20th Starts Promptly at 11am-1pm with 10:30





Are you thinking of starting a small business or already are in business?  Participate in this INTERACTIVE ENTREPRENEUR EXPO. The expo is designed to help those who are in the beginning stages of starting a business or already in business! The following will be highlighted and featured: marketing, branding, general start up information, HR, legal structures, business plan preparation, cyber security, accounting do's and don'ts, financial projections, financing options and requirements, and government regulations. 

PLAY THE VIRTUAL CHAMBER MATCH GAME AND ENTER TO WIN GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT $1,000 with other prizes valued at $300 and $500 at the EXPO!

Thursday, April 20, 2017
PROMPTLY STARTS @ 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
ATTENDEES ARRIVE BETWEEN 10:30-11:00
Brandywine Country Club
6904 Salisbury Road
Maumee, Ohio 43537

Registration Is Required!
 $20.00 includes lunch buffet and all access to business expo
when paid online with Credit card



REGISTER HERE

Please consider participating in the Food & Clothing Drive at the Business Summit:

** It's the Year of Giving at The Chamber!**

Holland-Springfield Chamber of Commerce

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE!

Thank you for supporting the community in which we work and live!

Start Your Morning with The Chamber! Fun Start to Your Day!

Net 90 Gets Your Networking On!


"TIME MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION"

Rise and Shine with the Chamber every 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.

Net Ninety is the Chamber's energized monthly, 90 minute interactive networking event along with expert elements of professional development.  Come gather and belong, while making valuable connections with local talent. 

Just bring your business cards and get ready to make some new connections through unique and interesting networking games and icebreakers - think of it as a little business before business! This event is free and registration is appreciated with limited space.

We invite you to join us on
Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 7:30-9:00 am.

Chick-fil-A
6635 Airport Highway
Holland, Ohio 43528

Starbucks


Please Register Below if you plan on Attending.

REGISTER HERE 


2017 Net 90 Connect Dates & Locations
Professional Development Series Topics:

April 20 @Chick-fil-A  
Time Management & Organization

May 18@ Starbucks
Leadership Skills-How to Empower Others-Constructive Criticism with Rudy Ruiz, Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach

June 15 @ Burger King
Small Talk- Connect Effortlessly/Bid Talk-Connect Deeply

JULY-NONE

August 17 @ Chick-fil-A
What is my purpose/mission/vision?

September 21 @ Starbucks
How to identify your talents/motivate oneself/how to take action

October 19 @ Burger King
Stress Management

November 16 @ Chick-fil-A
Communication/Conflict Resolution/How to be a better spouse

December-NONE

Join Us For Our Spring Mixer!

Sign up today!-REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

The Chamber's Year of Giving!

Community Comes Together to Partner!


     

 Time to Spring Clean! 

Boy Scout Troop 210, Holland Springfield Chamber of Commerce & Easter Seals Partner for a Food & Clothing Drive to help fill our community food pantry 

April 8 from 9am – 12pm at the Providence Church: Area businesses and residents are encouraged to bring their non-perishable food and used cloth items.
ONE DAY ONLY– (no food in the drop boxes) 

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We are able to accept the following cloth items: All Clothing, Jeans, Shoes, Boots, Belts, Coats, Purses, Backpacks, Blankets, Sheets, Rugs, Curtains, Towels, Tablecloths, Comforters. Anything made of cloth! Donations are tax deductible

(All donations must be BAGGED or BOXED) Cannot accept: bed pillows or stuffed animals. Do not put any donated food items in the bins. 

Drop Locations – March 31st to April 24th 

Drop locations: The Countertop Shop, Art Van Furniture Store, Village of Holland Municipal Bldg., Providence Church, YMCA Wolfcreek, The Dwelling Place, Cheers, and The Chamber Partnership 

Donations are also welcome at the April 20, 2017 (11:00am to 1:00pm) Chamber Business meeting at Brandywine Country Club 

Providence will receive .20 per pound for all donated clothing items. 

The Good Samaritan Fund supports the Providence Food Pantry. 


CLICK HERE FOR THE FLYER!

Diversity & Inclusion Business Builder Summit a Success!

The Chamber hosted a diversity panel on February 23 emceed by Tami Norris (far right) and Josh Torres (second from left) and included (left) Susan Graalman, Dr.  Shonda Gore, Jay Black, Evelyn McKinney and Jeffrey Johnson.

Chamber Celebrates Ribbon Cutting with AT&T on Airport Hwy


Members of the Holland-Springfield Chamber, Springfield Township administration and trustees, celebrate the grand opening of the new AT&T store on Airport highway!

Chamber's Signature Golf Outing Entering 27th Year

Chamber Member Honored by Secretary of State

Black Frog Brewery Featured In February


Secretary of State Representative, Tim Monaco along with Chris Harris, Owner-Black Frog Brewery, featured as February's "Ohio's Business Profile", an initiative created by the Secretary of State to commend and recognize businesses across Ohio for their investment and efforts!

News from Springfield Schools

Access The Latest Newsletter!


Springfield Local Schools News!
From Kristina White, Community Liaison,Springfield Local Schools

April/Spring edition of the eNEWSletter - it's available on the website or through this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6cL-E4AX9OyQV9XWTBScFMwUVU/view

SLS Website is there for you!

We've seen some recent activity on social media seeking information for meal menus, event schedules, etc.  Please know that all information that is being sought and much more can be found on the district website.  April menus have been posted since mid-March under the "Food Service" tab found in the left-side menu on the homepage; calendars are easily found by clicking the "Calendars" tab at the top of the homepage!  Weekly athletic scheduled are available under the "Our Athletics" tab at the top of the homepage. 

A few tidbits:

#DevilNation, the extended Gwozdz family and all of #springfieldstrong celebrate and congratulate SHS Softball Coach Rob Gwozdz on 300th coaching win (March 29th versus Clay at home)!!  

Congratulations to the SHS Science Olympiad Team - the team's results at last weekend's State Competition  was 25th (out of a very competitive total of the state's top 40 teams!)

4th place Game On - John Hutchinson and Corbin Wyland

4th place  Robot Arm - Dane and Taylin Kocinski

The SMS Science Olympiad Team also placed 25th overall!!!  Students achieved Top 10 placements in two events:

7th place Rocks and Minerals - Sara Wong and Bernadette Brown

9th place Crime Busters - Elise Murphy and Sara Wong

Top 20 placements were also achieved in the following:

14th place Bottle Rocket - Jacob White; Hannah Bunker

19th place Experimental Design - Colin Hickman, Tiffany Zhou, Sam Zeller

17th place Write It, Do It -  Elise Murphy, Jonah Vercellotti

14th place Reach for the Stars - : Elise Murphy, Sara Wong

16th place Microbe Mission -  Rosemary Luong, Noah Meyer

16th place Fast Facts - Noah Meyer, Sara Wong

Holland-Springfield News - April 2017