| Apr 9 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 9, 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 |
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| Apr 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!
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| Date: |
April 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 |
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| Apr 11 Calvary Baptist Christian Academy- Thunder Run |
| 5K run and 2 mile walk at Roche Park. Cash prizes and medals for winners of age categories. Door prizes and food. $20 or $25 registration fee ahead of time for a t-shirt. Same registration fee the day of the race without a t-shirt. |
| Date: |
April 11, 2015 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Roche Park Meadville PA |
| Contact: |
Brian Williams
brwilliams@zoominternet.net
814-724-6606 |
| EMail: |
brwilliams@zoominternet.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
4/11/15 11:00 AM |
| Fees/Admission: |
$20 or $25 |
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| Apr 11 Spring Break Event |
| Trade your winter gear for flip flops, it's time for Spring Break! The Center for Family Services is hosting this casual evening of entertainment, games, food and a whole lot of fun. DJ Loby will be spinning tunes, while you enjoy a picnic style meal and two free beverages (draft beer or soda) included with your ticket. Have fun with games of chance and skill, enter to win $150 gas card, numerous "meat" raffles and more! A free interactive photobooth will help you share the memories. *cash bar and additional food available for purchase. All proceeds support Center for Family Services programs in our community. |
| Date: |
April 11, 2015 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.ctrforfamilyservices.org |
| Location: |
Italian Civic Club |
| Contact: |
For sponsorship or ticket information call 814-337-8450 or email cfsinc@windstream.net |
| EMail: |
cfsinc@windstream.net |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 11, 2015 6pm - 10pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 ticket includes picnic style meal and 2 beverages (draft beer or soda) |
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| Apr 14 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, April 14th
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
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| Date: |
April 14, 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 |
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| Apr 16 Breakfast of Champions - April 2015 |
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
When: Thursday, April 16, 2015
Where: Italian Civic Club, 869 Water Street, Meadville
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 am
"EFFECTIVE PREPAREDNESS PROGRAMS
AND DISASTER RECOVERY PLANS"
Business owners invest time, money and resources to get their ventures up and running, but many of them fail to properly plan for disasters. According to the Small Business Administration, an estimated 25 percent of businesses do not re-open after a major incident. Having a functional disaster recovery plan will help owners keep their business operating.
Company leaders should have a general idea of how long it will take to restore data and the number of people needed to restore business functions. Before starting a disaster strategy, plan on attending to hear Clark give his recommendations.
Allen Clark, director of the Crawford County Office of Emergency Services, will be our guest speaker on this topic. Clark has held this position for seven years earning the state’s highest level of certification, Professional, in EMA. He oversees the county-wide and local capabilities to respond, recover, prepare for, mitigate, and prevent all types of disasters through planning, training, exercises, and equipment throughout Crawford County’s fifty-one municipalities.
Please RSVP by April 13th to Chamber office.
Limited seating may be available after April 13...
Call Chamber to confirm.
Chamber Members - $15
Future Members - $20
**Please note: Cancelations after April 13th and unpaid no-shows will still be charged.
Download the reservation flyer here.
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| Date: |
April 16, 2015 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Italian Civic Club
869 Water Street, Meadville |
| Contact: |
Chamber of Commerce - 337-8030 |
| EMail: |
kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, April 16, 2015
7:30 - 9:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15 - Chamber Members
$20 - Future Members |
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| Apr 22 Business After Hours |
Conneaut Lake Bark Park
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.
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| Date: |
April 22, 2015 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Conneaut Lake Bark Park
12810 Foust Road
Conneaut Lake |
| Contact: |
Please RSVP to Mary at the Chamber |
| EMail: |
mspicer@meadvillechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
April 22, 2015
5-7 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for Chamber Members |
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| Apr 30 2015 Annual Awards Night |
Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Night
You don't want to miss our biggest night of the year! Last year's event was sold out. We are expecting a full house again so you will want to make sure you get your reservations in as soon as you receive your invitation!
Winners of the Diamond Awards (including Emerging Leader, Small Business, Large Business, as well as Small and Large Non-Profit of the Year 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 25th year, will be awarded to a member of the community who has made a positive impact on the quality of life in western Crawford County through his/her volunteer service to our community. 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, businesses and non-profits that have demonstrated excellent leadership and performance in their field and in the community.
Nominations are now closed for the awards.
RAYMOND P. SHAFER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner to be announced soon.
LEW AND ELLIE DAVIES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE
Winner to be announced at awards dinner.
FINALISTS FOR THE DIAMOND AWARDS
EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Dave Astry, Bush Investment Group
Deanna Howles, Blooming Valley Landscape & Supply
Elisabeth Smith, Acutec Precision Machining, Inc.
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Family to Family Home Healthcare Agency, LLC
Foulk's Flooring America
Luminous Water Solutions
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Ainsworth Pet Nutrition
NuTec Tooling Systems
Rolling Fields, Inc.
SMALL NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Academy Theatre
Crawford County Historical Society
Creating Landscapes Learning Center
LARGE NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR
Active Aging
Bethesda Children's Home
Meadville Area Recreation Complex
Would you like priority seating and advertising for your business as a corporate sponsor of the event? Download the sponsor opportunities here.
Invitations to the Annual Dinner have been mailed out to each Chamber member business.
Call the Chamber of Commerce office with any questions. |
| Date: |
April 30, 2015 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Pampered Palate Catering & Conference Center
606 South Street (Rt. 198)
Saegertown |
| Contact: |
Karen Staudt
337-8030 |
| EMail: |
kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, April 30th
Invitations will be mailed to each member business.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$45 / member
$60 / non-member |
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