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Chamber Energy Solutions Continues To Help Members Reduce Energy Costs
Energy Consultant
Anthony Wayne Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Office: 419-491-1017
FREE Enrichment Classes being offered by The Village of Whitehouse!
A variety of Enrichment Classes
have been scheduled for the
upcoming months in the Village of Whitehouse. All classes are free andopen to the public.
September 28, - 6:00 pm – “How to Protect Yourself From Identity
Theft”: Whitehouse Police personnel
will provide ideas and protective
measures to decrease the possibility of
you becoming a victim of identity theft.
The course provides the latest
information of the kinds of scams
happening in our world today, your rights as a consumer and victim of identity
theft, and ways to protect yourself from
becoming a victim. Handouts and
additional information will be provided
at the class.
October 19 – 6:00 pm – “Let’s Get
Glassy” : Join us for a “show and tell”
presentation about the glass arts. Sharon Carothers of PrismGlassWorks in
Maumee will discuss the processes
required for the creation of stained glass, mosaics, and fusing. Finished examples
of each style will be presented, the tools
used to create will be available to look at, and we will have fun cutting glass. A
question and answer session will follow
the discussion.
Classes are free, but advance
registration is required by
calling 419-877-5383 to ensure a comfortable meeting space
and adequate handouts.
Classes are held at Whitehouse Village Hall, 6925 Providence Street.
The 25th Annual Holland-Springfield Golf Outing!
On August 13th, 64 golfers and 7 volunteers joined in the fun at the Heather Downs Country Club for the 25th Annual Golf Outing! We thank everyone who was involved in the golf outing and helped to make it a success once again this year. If it wasn't for our wonderful sponsors, goodie bag and door prize contributors, and the generosity of our volunteers, this event wouldn't have been possible. This year's winners were:
-1st Place: Brent Williamson, Matt Overmyer, Brianne Williamson, and Rick Williamson
-2nd Place: Scott Stigall, Chris Ruby, Darrel Limes, and David Miller
-3rd Place: Gary Lesage, Tom LeStrange, Steve Mott, and Greg Smale
Once again a very special thank you to Honey Baked Hams for being the presenting sponsors. We thank Honey Baked Hams for being the presenting sponsor for the second year in a row, your support is greatly appreciated!
We also want to extend a big thank you to all of the following sponsors:
- Hole-In-One Sponsor: Dave Conklin with Cleaner & Dryer Restoration
- 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
- Eagle Sponsor:
- Stacey Heckel with Air Force One, Inc.
- Prize/Hole Sponsor:
- Damian Ogrodowski- Savage and Associates
- Laurie Bobrick- Grande Financial Services
- Terry Taylor with The Silk Screen Shop
- Michelle Donnelly with Corporate Intelligence Consultants
- Priscilla D'Anniballe- Paul Davis Restoration
- Tom Friedel with Padgett Business Services and Cold Stone Creamery on Dussel
- Brenda Whetro with Body Wise Massage Therapies
- Amy Hoffman with Palmer Energy
- Fantasy Golf Sponsor:
- Darrel Limes- Savage McVicker Insurance
Also a Huge thank you goes out to Sam's Club in Holland for donating breakfast and juice for the Golfers, along with the Starbuck's on Airport highway for providing free coffee!
Join Us For Our Monthly Lunch and Learn Special Guest Event!
Special Guest Event!
This month's lunch and Learn is going to be a special guest event, in which we are challenging our fellow chamber members to bring a guest that is interested in learning more about the chamber partnership. Each guest will be able to enter in a drawing to recieve a FREE digital sign ad for one month on the digital sign located at the chamber office in Whitehouse, Ohio on State Route 64. Please remember to register not only yourself but your guest as well, for we can plan accordingly.
This month's speakers will be Brent Williamson, Kelly McCloskey, Jason Bartschy, and Ruben Perales from Fifth Third Bank. Each speaker will briefly touch on a different banking area that impacts small business owners.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Arturo's Fritz and Alfredo's
1007 S. McCord Rd.
Holland, Ohio 43528
$12 per person
REGISTER NOW
Business after Hours Presented by Bob Keogh!
Bob Keogh
Spring Valley Insurance, Maumee Valley Tax Advisory,
and
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Located at: Local Thyme
6719 Providence St. Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
Hope to see you there for FREE appetizers, fun and networking!
Monclova Historical Foundation's Oktoberfest!
YOU’RE INVITED!!
The Monclova Historical Foundation will be hosting an Oktoberfest Beer Tasting/Raffle on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 to benefit the Monclova Community Center. This fun event is being held at Capers Restaurant, located at 2038 S. Byrne Road, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets please call 419-861-1336 today!
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Behind the Scenes at Copper Moon Studio Lunch and Learn Event!
On Thursday, July 30, 2015, the Chamber Partnership came together to participate in the Behind the Scenes at Copper Moon Studio Lunch and learn event. A total of 40 chamber members came together to enjoy a catered lunch provided by Honey Baked Hams, along with a tour of the facility, and also engaged in making a complimentary sun catcher. We thank everyone who came out to participate in this fun event and an even bigger thank you to Stacey, the owner of Copper Moon Studio, for opening up her business to allow for such a wonderful event. We encourage people to stop by the Copper Moon Studio located at 8007 Airport Hwy. in Holland, Ohio to take a look at all of the amazing glass and copper gifts that are available!
America's Got Talent is coming to Detroit Michigan!
America's Got Talent Season 11 Auditions in Detroit
November 7th, 2015 at Cobo Center (1 Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI. 48226)
Sign up online at agtauditions.com
AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Ohio!
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!
Chamber Chatter: Accepting Credit Card Could Cost Your Business Dearly
If your business accepts credit cards you are in for a BIG surprise called the "EMV Liability Shift." On October 1, 2015, there will be a change in the way responsibility is determined for consumers who experience a theft from their credit or debit cards.
In the simplest terms, this means that the cost of fraudulent charges on certain kinds of credit and debit card transactions will be determined solely by the technology used in the transaction. Whoever has the least EMV-compliant technology—either the merchant processing the transaction or the card issuer—will be liable for the costs of the fraudulent charge.
Such a shift could have huge financial implications for businesses, especially since card issuers have typically borne the bulk of fraud liability. To minimize the impact of this shift on your business, it’s important to understand what EMV is, why it’s being adopted as the new standard, and what the new technology will and won’t do in terms of minimizing risk.
To learn more about this important change to credit card liability check out our whitepaper, "Risk Insights: EMV Liability Shift." By visiting www.divinsurance.com/accepting-credit-could-cost-you-dearly. It explains what it means and what you have to do as a business owner.
We urge our clients and all business owners to take the need for Data Breach Cyber Liability Insurance seriously and we strive to provide resources that will help you stay vigilant on ways you can protect your business. In the past many businesses have had a sense of security from the thought process that the card companies would take care of these thefts, but October 1st will have a big financial impact on any business that accepts credit.
Visit our website at www.divinsurance.com/cyber-liability-insurance for more information and resources for Cyber Liability coverage, including a link to a Data Breach Risk Calculator.
Contact us for more information on how to avoid the consequences of this change that will prove to be catastrophic for businesses that are not prepared and covered.
Sincerely,
Robert Keogh
rkeogh@divinsurance.com
Digital Sign Brings Exposure to your business!
Make A BIG Impression With
Our Outdoor Digital Billboard Program!
It goes without saying that the current economic climate poses significant challenges for many businesses. With many advertisement choices, organizations must use their marketing budget wisely. Between the Internet, newspaper, media, and the rapidly emerging world of social media, all add up to many advertising choices. A well planned digital signage advertising package keeps your customers up to date about your business. Our digital signage allows you a much more cost-effective way to broadcast your message to the community than traditional methods. Digital advertising allows you to reach the greatest number of consumers in a timely, effective manner. The content on your ad can be changed easily and frequently, so you can feature the most up to date messages possible. Target your audience with direct messages and build a connection with consumers on an everyday basis.
Some of the Key Benefits Include:
• Build brand awareness
• Captivate audience
• Promote specials
• Custom built ads in still or animation
• New product launches
• Achieve message consistency
• Target new customers
• Promote community events
• Lower cost of production of marketing materials
For more information: download our brochure or contact the Chamber today at 419-877-2747.
Bittersweet Creative Arts Exhibit Now on Display at the Chamber Office & Whitehouse Village Hall!
