Events for December 2014
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Dec 3    Simple Strategies for Social Media Marketing
Date: December 3, 2014
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://pasbdc.ecenterdirect.com
Location: Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County Donald E. Dillon Gallery and Conference Room 18360 Technology Drive Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Nikia Erhunmwunsee Educational Coordinator 814-871-7452
EMail: erhunmwu001@gannon.edu
Date/Time Details: December 3, 2014 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Fees/Admission: Complimentary
Dec 3    Joint Business After Hours

REGIONAL CHAMBERS TO GATHER FOR JOINT BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce members are invited to join hundreds of members of the Franklin, Titusville and Venango Area Chambers of Commerce at a Joint Business After Hours at Cross Creek Resort on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:00-7:00 p.m.  Cross Creek Resort is located at 3815 Route 8, Titusville.

This is a great opportunity to grow your business contacts and meet other business people from the region.

Anyone attending is encouraged to bring a door prize. 

There is no charge to attend, however, reservations are appreciated.   Please contact Karen Staudt at the Meadville Area Chamber to r.s.v.p.

Date: December 3, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.meadvillechamber.com
Location: Cross Creek Resort
3815 Route 8, Titusville
Contact: Karen Staudt at the Meadville Area Chamber of Commerce
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 3rd
5:00-7:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission:

No charge but reservations are appreciated

Dec 5    Light Up Night Meadville 2014
Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? The Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is prepared to bring Meadville into the holiday season again this year!
 
Join us on December 5th, 2014 at Diamond Park in Meadville for an Christmas evening you won't want to miss! "Light Up Night Meadville 2014" will start at 5:30pm and will feature:
 
Christmas Music Live Broadcast with Cool 101.7
5:30-6:00pm
 
Local Christmas Music Performances, Official Holiday Proclamation and more!
6:00-6:30pm

 
Santa's Appearance at Diamond Park
 approx. 6:15pm

 
Parade to the Academy Theatre with Santa
6:30pm

 
Time with Santa at the Academy Theatre
Immediately Following Parade

 


 
Business Window and Lobby Decorating Contest
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM

Carriage Rides at the Market House
$3.00 per adults
$2.00 per child 12 or under
5:00-9:00pm

 
Free Cookies and Hot Chocolate
At Diamond Park and the Market House

 
Artisan Vendors at the Market House
 
Market House Trees Light Up
As Santa Approaches Down Chestnut Street

 
Hammer and Dulcimer Players at Market House
                                                                                                                    
We are excited to have you at the premier event of the Holiday Season! Be sure to help us celebrate by coming to these events. Call the Chamber with questions at 814-337-8030

 
Date: December 5, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Diamond Park and Downtown Meadville
Contact: Josh Sherretts
EMail: jsherretts@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, December 5th
6:00 pm
Dec 9    Non-Profit Exchange
THIS MONTH?S TOPIC:
TBA
 
Who: Non-Profit Leaders in any field (arts and culture, human services, education, etc)
 
Why: Meadville has several groups to get non-profits together in an effort to better serve a specific client base (human services, etc). What we don?t have, however, is a means to share ideas and energy to keep the actual non-profits thriving! This Meadville Chamber?s Non-Profit Exchange is a monthly informal gathering of non-profit leaders or board members with a focus on solving problems and addressing issues our organizations are all facing- fundraising, staff cuts, event planning, grant writing and more!
 
When: The second Tuesday of each month at 9 am

We ask that you RSVP to be a part of this group
 
Next meeting:
Tuesday, December 9th
9am @ the Chamber of Commerce

 
Call or email Joshua at the Chamber for more information or to RSVP-
814.337.8030 or jsherretts@meadvillechamber.com
 

 
 
 
Date: December 9, 2014
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Chamber of Commerce
908 Diamond Park
Meadville
Contact: Josh Sherretts, 337-8030
EMail: jsherretts@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 2nd Tuesday of each month
9:00 am
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber members
Dec 10    Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP CHRISTMAS PARTY


The 2014 Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their Membership Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., at the Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum, 639 Terrace Street, Meadville.  There is no cost to attend.
 
This annual event has always been an excellent way for the Chamber to say Thank You to our members for a great year. And as tauted all year, we will be drawing from all of your business cards that we collected at each of our events this year to see who will be the winner of a FREE CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP FOR 2015 (up to value of 2014 membership, maximum $750)!

Reservations are appreciated by emailing Karen Staudt at the Chamber office by December 4 or click on the REGISTER ONLINE button at the top of this page. To make reservations after December 4, please call the Chamber office at 337-8030 or email Karen.



 




 
Date: December 10, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Website: http://www.meadvillechamber.com
Location: Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum
639 Terrace Street
Meadville 
Contact: Karen Staudt at the Chamber of Commerce
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, December 10
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Fees/Admission:

free admission

Dec 10    Business Women's Roundtable
The Business Women’s Round Table group would like to sincerely thank the sponsors, speakers,  vendors, attendees and the staff at the Riverside Golf Course & Conference Center for making the Women in Business Expo such a huge success! 120 women enjoyed a fabulous evening of networking, listening to four dynamic women business leaders in our community, sampling great food and cocktails, meeting new people, learning more about many women owned or managed companies and more… We want to hear your feedback if you attended this event by emailing comments to Christa at cbattin@meadvillechamber.com.
 
Next meeting:
Monday, November 10th at 5p.m. in the Chamber Board Room
Topic: feedback and overview of Women in Business Expo and discussing “hot topics” to be discussed in 2015.
 
December meeting: Monday, December 8th at 5p.m. in the Chamber Board Room
Topic: Recap of 2014 & Holiday Party!
 
Date: December 10, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Chamber of Commerce
908 Diamond Park
Meadville
Contact: Christa Battin, 337-8030
EMail: cbattin@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: 2nd Monday of each month
5:00 pm
Fees/Admission: Free to Chamber Members
Dec 11    Ambassadors Meeting
Join the Chamber Ambassadors as they help promote the Chamber of Commerce philosophy and our member businesses.

If you are a Chamber member who is looking to meet new people, make contacts and additional networking opportunities, consider joining us. 

The group meets 8:00 - 9:00 am on the second Thursday of each month, at the Chamber office.
Date: December 11, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Chamber Board Room   
Contact: Karen Staudt
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: second Thursday of each month
8:00 - 9:00 am
Dec 17    Maximize Your Membership / Membership Orientation

Calling all members who want an introduction or need a refresher on how the Chamber can help your business.

Benefits
Advertising
Seminars
Networking
Referrals

Join us: 
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
8:00 - 10:00 am
Hampton Inn, Meadville

No cost to attend; breakfast buffet included.

Can't make it this month?  Meetings held quarterly.

RSVP by calling 814-337-8030 or email Karen at kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com

 

Date: December 17, 2014
Time: 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Hampton Inn
11446 Dawn Drive, Meadville
Contact: Karen Staudt, 337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: December 17, 2014
8:00 - 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Dec 21    RE/MAX Open House
This is a lovely home and 15 acre piece of property in Conn. Lake located just minutes from the lake. Almost completely redone. This home has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and many exciting features. The house boasts lots of room for entertaining inside and out. The pool area is amazing with huge concrete patio all around pool and high vinyl fehncing for complete privacy. Large deck from kitchen overlooking pool. Nice 2 car garage, additional over sized garage with floor heating and all the space you need to store any size vehicles you have.
Date: December 21, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 10252 Louderman Conneaut Lake, PA 16316
Contact: Judy Duffy 814-332-8869
EMail: jamduffy@hotmail.com