Events for February 2015
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Feb 3    Branding Your Business with Amanda Kochirka
Create or tweak your messages and make a BIG impact in the marketplace. This session provides information and resources critical to establishing your brand and creating a stronger business. We will be looking at topics such as: 

• Creating a brand strategy 
• Defining your brand 
• Communicating your brand to your audiences 
• Creating brand ambassadors 
• Protecting your brand 

We will get those creative juices flowing and send you out of this class with the BRAND that fits your image.
See you there! 
Date: February 3, 2015
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Website: http://www.sbdcgannon.org
Location: 764 Bessemer Street
Contact: Nikia Erhunmwunsee
EMail: erhunmwu001@gannon.edu
Date/Time Details: February 3, 2015 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Fees/Admission: Free of charge
Feb 10    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, February 10th
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: February 10, 2015
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
Feb 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: February 10, 2015
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
Feb 12    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: February 12, 2015
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
Feb 12    Chamber Quarterly Luncheon

Meadville Medical Center Update on
VERNON PLACE Project

 
VERNON PLACE represents a perfect synergy of healthcare, commerce and community. The    Meadville Medical Center hopes that by effectively uniting all three key components we are creating a significant driver for growth in western Crawford County.
Join Philip Pandolph, President/CEO, and Anne White, Vice President of Rehabilitation and        Outpatient Services, as well as, Chairman of the Facilities Development Committee, for the latest on VERNON PLACE and what’s to come.

 



Date:  Thursday, February 12, 2015
Time:  Doors open @ 11:30 am, program begins @ 12:00 noon
Location: The Country Club, 15955 State Hwy 86, Meadville

Cost:  $15, Chamber Members / $20, Potential Members
RSVP:  by February 5 by one of the following:

1.  click on the "Register Online" button above
2.  call the Chamber office at 337-8030
3.  email kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com

** Registrations after February 5 can only be made by calling the Chamber office to confirm seating availability.

Cancelations after February 5 and unpaid No-Shows will be still be charged.
 
Date: February 12, 2015
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: The Country Club
15955 State Hwy 86, Meadville
Contact: Karen Staudt, 337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: Thursday, February 12, 2015, 11:30 am
Fees/Admission: $15, Chamber Members
$20, Future Members
Feb 19    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: 
Thursday, February 19, 2015
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: February 19, 2015
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: February 19, 2015
8:00 - 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Feb 26    Business After Hours



     AND 
Two great sporting venues in one location!  Bring plenty of business cards to exchange. 


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. 

50/50, door prizes and so much more!

Be sure to stop by each Business After Hours every month and other Chamber events to register for your shot at FREE DUES! A 2016 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: February 26, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Whispering Pines Golf Course & AvalancheXpress
15630 Middle Road
Meadville
Contact: Please RSVP to Karen at the Chamber
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: February 26, 2015
5-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members