Events for April 2014
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Apr 10    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: April 10, 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
Apr 12    Thunder Run
5K run/2 mile walk. Prizes for age levels. Cash Prizes for the 1st and 2nd place in both men and women, walking and running. Door prizes and food!
Date: April 12, 2014
Website: http://www.calvarybaptistchristianacademy.org
Location: Roche Park
Contact: 814-724-6606
EMail: brwilliams@zoominternet.net
Date/Time Details: April 12 11:00
Fees/Admission: $20 registration with a short sleeved shirt
$25 registration with a long sleeved shirt
$20 day of event with no shirt
Apr 12    RE/MAX Open House
Great location in Vernon Township. 3 bedroom and 2 bath brick ranch on a beautiful 1 acre lot with detached oversized 2 car garage. This home is in immaculate condition. Features include sunroom and covered patio, new carpeting throughout (original hardwood floors under carpet) beautiful original woodwork throughout, lifetime warranty windows, large room which was former attached garage that has french doors and could be extra space for a home office, master bedroom and bath or an additional family room, efficient hot water baseboard heat. Low taxes.
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.hometownrealty.pro
Location: 9447 Franklin St., Meadville
Contact: Sherry Menold, 814-724-9548
EMail: smenold@remax.net
Apr 12    RE/MAX Open House

Country like setting for this cute and charming cape situated on 1.4 acres in Vernon Township. Spacious living room with bay window, beamed ceiling and lovely stone wood burning fireplace. Open country kitchen and dining room with knotty pine cabinetry. Finished multi purpose room (3rd bedroom, office, fitness room) with half bath and private entrance in lower level used as beauty shop. Great 30x36 multi use Morton building mostly enclosed and previously used as tool and die shop (mom and dad can both work from home!) 20x30 bonus garage with blacktop drive. Relaxing 18x20 covered deck overlooking private backyard. House has been updated and pampered. Priced well below appraised value.

Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.hometownrealty.pro
Location: 10131 Krider Rd., Meadville
Contact: Richard ''Biff'' Kress 814-724-9853
EMail: rbkress@remax.net
Apr 12    Bowl For Kids's Sake Meadville
Come and make an impact on our local Big Brothers and Sisters! We service more than 60 children with our one-to-one mentoring program. Our positive outcomes enable children to be more successful at home and in school. 12-4 Family Friendly Events sponsored by Meadville Area Ambulance and Bayshore Homes. 4-9 Animal House fun style bowling!!! Clips from the movie and extra incentives for those who come in a toga ready to bowl! Come have fun with your team of 5! The Travel Experience has donated a STEELERS PACKAGE. Flick's TV and APPLIANCE has donated a 36 inch LCD tv! Opportunities to become a major sponsor are available...make sure to call for your team paperwork to be sent out to you and claim your time now!!!
Date: April 12, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Plaza Lanes
Contact: 724-8589
EMail: bigscrawfordco@gmail.com
Date/Time Details: Saturday, April 12
Fees/Admission: Team sponsorships
Apr 14    Business After Hours





Palmiero Toyota-Scion will be hosting the April Business After Hours and invites all Chamber members to come by and see their new showroom and amazing facility. 

This great monthly networking event is back for the new year.  Don't miss this opportunity to meet new business contacts and re-connect with old ones.  Don't forget to bring your business cards.


50/50, door prizes and so much more!

Be sure to stop by each Business After Hours every month to register for your shot at FREE DUES! A 2015 Chamber Membership will be given away later this year. The more events you attend, the more chances you get to win!

Please RSVP to the Chamber so our hosts know how many people to plan for.
Date: April 14, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Palmiero Toyota-Scion
16165 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville
Contact: Please RSVP to Karen at the Chamber
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: April 14
5-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members
Apr 19    RE/MAX Open House
Cozy brick ranch on large level lot with room to roam. Two bedrooms on main floor, one bedroom on lower level with large walk in closet and half bath. Woodburning fireplace in the living room. Great starter home or downsizer. Close to Pymatuning recreational areas and schools.
Date: April 19, 2014
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Website: http://www.hometownrealty.pro
Location: 163 N. Chestnut Linesville
Contact: Shauna Bogardus 814-720-0567
EMail: shaunab1@remax.net
Apr 30    2014 Annual Awards Night
Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night

 
You don't want to miss our biggest night of the year!
 
Winners of the Diamond Awards (including Emerging Leader, Small Business, and Large Business Awards), The Raymond P. Shafer Award, and the Lew Davies Award will be announced at this annual event. The Raymond P. Shafer Award, in its 24th year, will be awarded to a member of the community who has demonstrated distinguished community service. Likewise, the Lew Davies Award for Outstanding Community Service will be presented to Allegheny College students who have made a significant contribution to the Meadville area community. The Diamond Awards will be presented to individuals and businesses that have demonstrated excellent leadership and performance in their field and in the community. 

Nominees for the 2014 Diamond Awards include:

Emerging Leader Award
Dave Astry, Bush Investment Group
Tim Geibel, Crawford Area Transportation Authority
Andrew Lincoln, Lincoln Recycling, Inc. 
Mark Smith, Northwest Savings Bank
Andy Walker, City of Meadville

Small Business Award
The Area Shopper
Center for Family Services, Inc. 
Conneaut Lake Bark Park/Paws Hand Delivered
ERIEBANK
Family to Family Home Healthcare Agency
Laurel Technical Institute
NWPA NTMA
Women's Services, Inc. 

Large Business Award
Bethesda Children's Home
NeTec Tooling Systems
Rolling Fields, Inc. 
Tech Molded Plastics, Inc. 

RSVP by April 18th. 
 
Date: April 30, 2014
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Pampered Palate Catering & Conference Center
Rt. 198
Saegertown
Contact: Karen Staudt 337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details:
Wednesday, April 30th
 
Invitations have been mailed to each member business.