Events for August 2014
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Aug 1 - Aug 2    Thunder in the City Classic Car & Bike Show 2014

6th Annual Thunder in the City

 
Classic Car & Motorcycle Fest
  
FREE FAMILY FUN ENTERTAINMENT!
 
Come join us for the 6th Annual Thunder In The City Classic Car & Bike Show.
 
Get out your classic car, corvette or motorcycle and get ready to have some fun!  Food throughout the event will be provided by local restaurants and food vendors.

Schedule of Events
Friday, August 1st
6:00pm   On the stage: The Gray Hounds
8:00pm   Channellock Challenge & People's Choice for Best Bikes
Saturday, Augusst 2nd
8:00am     Classic Car show
10:00am   Downtown Vendors
10:30am   Rusty Hanaway Memorial Bike parade leaves STNT
10:45am   Corvette parade to leave Community Chevrolet
12:00pm   On the stage: Junction PA
2:30pm     On the stage: Bitter Past
3:30pm     People's Choice award for car show
3:30pm     Bike run 1.5 hour run, led by the Crawford County Riders
5:00pm     On the stage: The RiffRiders
7:30pm     On the stage: Rick & the Roadhouse Rockers

Live radio broadcasts at the Diamond, courtesy of COOL 101.7 FM and Forever Broadcasting.
 
And stroll our "Open Market" on Chestnut Street, where vendors will line the sidewalks and business will open their doors.  Contact the Chamber office for more information on vendor space and fees.
 
Event Sponsorships are available.  Call the Chamber staff at 337-8030 for details. 
 
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville! at Thunder In The City!

DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATIONS HERE:
Thunder in the City Food Vendor Lease
Thunder in the City General Vendor Lease

If you would like to be a sponsor of Thunder in the City, download the sponsor form here .



 
Date: August 1, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Location:
Downtown Meadville
Contact: Karen Staudt, 814-337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details:
August 1, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
August 2, 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission:
FREE ADMISSION.
Sponsorships are available. 
"Open Market" vendor spaces available for fee. 
Aug 9    RE/MAX Hometown Realty open house
Come and relax at this cute and cozy two bedroom and one bath cottage with scenic views of the French creek. Nothing to do but relax, everything has been done for you, updated siding, gutters, downspouts, fascia, roof, windows, shed, carpet, furnace and much more. Partly furnished. Great spot in the yard for a relaxing bon fire and picnic so grab your things and come and enjoy the French creek.
Date: August 9, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 23047 Mallard Lane, Cochranton
Contact: Sherry Menold 814-724-9548
EMail: smenold@remax.net
Aug 9    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
This furnished camp is ready for your enjoyment! Evrerything is done! Updated wndows, siding, roof, electric, frnce,water heatr, centrlair, flooring all tastefully decorated and most of the furniture stays! The integral garage leaves plenty of space to stow all your camping gear. Your job is to enjoy the relaxing front porch, the camp fire and nature. This home could be used year round.
Date: August 9, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 23073 Mallard Ln, Cochranton 16314
Contact: Martha Pedersen 814-332-0129
EMail: mpedersen@remax.net
Aug 12    Business After Hours



          

Laurel Technical Institute



with food by




@ 847 North Main Street, Meadville
(in the old Jr. High Bldg.)

LTI would like to welcome Chamber members to our event  on August 12.  A prize package "Primp, Wine & Dine" will be given away.  Remember to drop your business card in the basket upon arriving.

LTI is dedicated to providing the highest quality education and professional certifications for individuals seeking employment in various careers in response to the needs of the regional community.

LTI also welcomes as new members of the Chamber, the 1776 Bar & Grille.  1776 will provide the tasty treats at the event.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet new business contacts and re-connect with old ones.  Remember 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: August 12, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: 847 North Main Street, Meadville
(in the old Jr. High Bldg.)
Contact: Please RSVP to Karen at the Chamber
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 12, 2014
5-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members
Aug 13    Insurance Expo
2014 Insurance Expo
Presented by:
Meadville Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
and
Northwestern PA Chapter National Tooling & Machining Association
 
 "Learning how to understand and afford your health insurance benefits under the Affordable Care Act"
 
August 13, 2014
8:30 to 11:30 AM
The Elk's Lodge, Meadville
 
The following insurance carriers have indicated that they will be attending as part of a panel of professionals to address your questions and concerns:
Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, UnitedHealthcare and UPMC
 
The Expo will also be sponsored by many ancillary carriers and you will receive information on Life, Disability, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Insurance.
 
Door Prizes will also be given away.
 
Registration: $15 for Chamber/NTMA Members     $30 for Non-Members

Register by August 4, 2014 at: ________________________


Payment due at time of registration.  No refunds for cancelations after August 4.

Registrations after August 4 must call NW PA NTMA office directly to check for availability.

 

Date: August 13, 2014
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.nwpa-ntma.com
Location: Meadville Elks Lodge
15438 State Hwy 86, Meadville
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 337-8030 or NW PA NTMA 720-0094
EMail: tadams@nwpa-ntma.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
8:30-11:30 am
Fees/Admission: $15 for Chamber and NTMA members
$30 for all others
Aug 14    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: August 14, 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
Aug 23    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Landmark brick tudor on almost an acre. Original walnut and poplar woodwork, oak hardwood floors, wormy chestut on porch ceilings. Magnificent living room with french doors opening to covered back porch. Den/study and formal dining room. Kitchen plus breakfast nook with pantry. A half bath completes the first floor. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths plus a bonus room upstairs. Amazing attic with cedgar closets. 20x20 attached garage. Brick diveway leads to English gardens a charming shed and the gazebo.
Date: August 23, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 788 Chestnut St. Meadville
Contact: Melissa Kruse 814-853-7224
EMail: melissakruse@remax.net
Aug 30     RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
You'll fall in love with this custom 3BR/2BA home in private park like setting in Conneaut Knolls built in 2008 very near Conneaut Lake. Long driveway leads to the welcoming front porch with a marina view. Cedar ceiling and skylights soar above the great room. The open floor plan follows to the oak galley kitchen with pendantlights over breakfast bar. Guest BR and bath complete main floor. Upstairs a cozy loft and the lovely master BR. Gorgeous master BA inspires with marble tile floor, cherry double vanity and corner soaker tub. Heated oversized 2 car garage
Date: August 30, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 10492 Mohawk Rd. Conneaut Lake
Contact: Melissa Kruse 814-853-7224
EMail: melissakruse@remax.net
Aug 30    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Freshly painted 3 BR/2 BA home on double lot close to Pymatuning Lake. Oversized 1120 sq ft 2 car garage witown breaker box for all of your toys. Large front deck and large rear deck. Central air. Culligan water softner. Newer refrigerator and range oven. New roof 2004. Paved driveway. Furnace serviced 2014
Date: August 30, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 12144 Forest Dr. Espyville
Contact: Chandler Mason 814-573-6206
EMail: cmason@remax.net
Aug 30     RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
4 BR/2 BA home on corner lot with in ground swimming pool with replaced liner and filter! Remodeled kitchen with beautiful tiled floor, new counters and stainless steel refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, Kenmore dishwasher. Rmodeled baths with tile floors. High end washer/dryer. Master BR w/ HW floors and 2 walk in closets. FR w./ woodburner. Lots of closetsand storage space. Lots of exterior updates including vinyl siding, roof, windows and gutters/eaves/downspots. 2 car integral garage. Close to Pymatuning Lake!
Date: August 30, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 179 Beach St. Linesville
Contact: Chandler Mason 814-573-6206
EMail: cmason@remax.net