Events for August 2015
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Jul 31 - Aug 1    Thunder in the City Classic Car & Bike Show 2015
7th Annual Thunder in the City
Classic Car & Motorcycle Fest
  
FREE FAMILY FUN ENTERTAINMENT!
 
Come join us for the 7th Annual Thunder In The City Classic Car & Bike Show.
 
Get out your classic car, corvette or motorcycle and get ready to have some fun!

Friday night is filled with street dancing and music at the main stage from The Gray Hounds beginning at 6:00 pm.  Bring your friends, lawn chairs and dancing shoes. New this year will be 2 great movies at The Academy Theatre.  Friday night will be a showing of Wild Hogs and on Saturday morning families will want to see the animated Cars.  Attendance to both movies is free with the donation of one canned good per person.  The movies are sponsored by Armstrong Cable and Firehouse Tap & Grille.
 
Saturday you can enjoy the excitement of the Classic Cars as they line up around Diamond Park and hear the sounds of the motors as the Bikes and corvettes parade into Downtown Meadville.
 
While in the Diamond strolling around all of the Classic Cars, bring your kids to the Kidz Zone for fun on the inflatables. Food throughout the event will be provided by local restaurants and food vendors.
 
Live radio broadcasts at the Diamond, courtesy of COOL 101.7 FM and Forever Broadcasting.

The 5th Annual Rusty Hanaway Bike Ride takes off at 12:30 from Street Track 'n Trail, immediately followed by the Community Chevrolet Corvette Parade.  Hundreds of motorcycles and dozens of corvettes will make their way into downtown Meadville. Don't miss the roar of their engines during this unique parade! 

Immediately following the Parade will be Channellock Challenge.  Register your motorcycle in the competition under one of several categories.  A People's Choice winner will also be chosen.  Judging begins at 2:00 pm Saturday, with the winners announced and trophies presented at 4:00 on the band stage.
 
Stick around all day and enjoy great music on the stage downtown on Park Avenue.  This year's Saturday lineup includes:

    1:30 pm - The Square Roots
    4:00 pm - Sofa King Cool Band
    7:00 pm - Rick and the Roadhouse Rockers
 
And stroll our "Open Market" on Chestnut Street, where vendors will line the sidewalks and business will open their doors. 
DOWNLOAD VENDOR APPLICATIONS HERE

DOWNLOAD FOOD VENDOR APPLICATIONS HERE
 
More events to be added. Check back for more information to be added as details become available.
 
Event Sponsorships are available.  Call the Chamber staff at 337-8030 for details or
DOWNLOAD SPONSOR INFORMATION HERE .
 
Make it a weekend, Make It Meadville! at Thunder In The City!



 
Date: July 31, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:
Downtown Meadville
Contact: Karen Staudt, 814-337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details:
July 31, 5:00-9:00 p.m.
August 1, 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
 
Fees/Admission:
FREE ADMISSION.
Sponsorships are available. 
"Open Market" vendor spaces available for fee. 
Aug 5    Insurance Expo
2015 Insurance Forum
Presented by:
Meadville Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Northwestern PA Chapter National Tooling & Machining Association
and DJB Group
 "Maintaining Health Insurance as an Integral Part of Your Compensation Package"
 
August 5, 2015
8:30 am to Noon
The Elk's Lodge, Meadville

You've heard rumors of "things to come" - here is your chance to hear facts from the insurance carriers.  This will help you to better understand your options before deciding on your renewal.  Is "grandmothering" your current plan your best option, or should you enroll in an ACA rated plan?  Do you know the difference?

The following insurance carriers have invited to attend as part of a panel of professionals to address your questions and concerns:
Aetna, Cigna, Highmark, UnitedHealthcare and UPMC
 
Representatives from Washington, D.C. and Harrisburg have been invited to provide an update on health care reform from both a National and State level.

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 HERE  by July 29, 2015 and use event link shown.
 


Payment due at time of registration.  No refunds for cancelations after July 29.

 

Date: August 5, 2015
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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 5, 2015
8:30 am to Noon
Fees/Admission: $15 for Chamber and NTMA members
$30 for all others
Aug 8    RE/MAX Open House
Charming 3BR  2BA home on double corner lot. Maintenance free exterior,trex decking, vinyl siding, newer windows, & roof. Spacious rooms, fireplace, gameroom, sunroom, main floor laundry,large windows, new central air, & water heater. Perfect place to call home. Located near schools , shopping ,& hospital.
Date: August 8, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 733 Davenport St. Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Martha Pedersen 814-332-0129
EMail: mpedersen@remax.net
Aug 8    RE/MAX Open House
Fantastic 4 br 2 bath home with build in pool and beautiful deck surrounding. Two car attached garage and separate oversized heated garage for boats toys  only 5 min from Conn Lake Must See!!
Date: August 8, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: 10252 S. Louderman Rd. Conneaut lake, PA 16316
Contact: Judy Duffy 814-332-8869
EMail: jamduffy@hotmail.com
Aug 10    Business Women's Roundtable
Check back soon for more details.
Date: August 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
Aug 12    Business After Hours


Italian Civic Club
869 Water Street, Meadville


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: August 12, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Italian Civic Club
869  Water Street
Meadville
Contact: Please RSVP to Mary at the Chamber
EMail: mspicer@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 12, 2015
5-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members
Aug 13    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 13, 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
Aug 15    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Landmark brick tudor on almost an acre. Original walnut and poplar woodwork, oak hardwood floors, wormy chestnut 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 cedar closets. 20x20 attached garage. Brick driveway leads to English gardens, a charming shed and gazebo.
Date: August 15, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 788 Chestnut St. Meadville
Contact: Melissa Kruse 817-853-7224
EMail: melissakruse@remax.net@remax.net
Aug 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: 
Wednesday, August 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: August 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: August 19, 2015
8:00 - 10:00 am
Fees/Admission: FREE!
Aug 22    Colt Ford to perform at the Crawford County Fair in Meadville, PA
Country artist and hit songwriter, Colt Ford, is bringing his hard rockin' music to the Crawford County Fairgrounds in Meadville, PA Saturday, August 22. Fans can expect a powerful, high- energy show with many of his hits like:  "Crank It Up," and "Answer to No One" which will be on the new album "Answer To No One: The Colt Ford Classics" coming out in October. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. followed by Jake Owen. Tickets start at $34. For additional information visit http://delawarejunctionfestival.com. About Colt Ford In 2012, Colt penned two #1 hits; Jason Aldean's "Dirt Road Anthem," and Brantley Gilbert's, "Country Must Be Country Wide." His album, Declaration of Independence, topped the Billboard Top Country Album Chart at #1, and was followed by his new release, Thanks For Listening, in July 2014. Thanks For Listening charted at #1 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart, #1 on Billboard's Rap Albums chart, #2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart and #10 on The Billboard 200 Albums chart. "Crank It Up! Colt Ford Live At Wild Adventures," Colt's first live concert on DVD, was released to retail in Fall 2014 and aired on AXSTV in February 2015. To date, Colt has sold over 1 million albums, millions more song downloads, has 1.5 million Facebook Likes and over 100 million YouTube views. Colt was also featured in a two-page cover story in the "Arena" section of the Wall Street Journal (July 2013). Colt has toured with Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church and is currently touring with Toby Keith. In addition to being a gifted songwriter and artist, Colt is also a former professional golfer, and resides with his family in Athens, GA. Follow at www.coltford.com; twitter.com/coltford; facebook.com/coltford.
Date: August 22, 2015
Website: http://www.crawfordcountyfairpa.com/concerts/jake-owen-august-22nd/
Location: Fair Office 903 Diamond Square Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: (814) 333-7400 info@crawfordcountyfair.pa
Date/Time Details: Saturday, August 22 at 7:30
Fees/Admission: $34
Aug 22    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Enjoy the cozy comfort of this move in ready split level home. Located in West Mead township this home has a main level open floor plan with patio doors to the spacious deck that overlooks the large back yard. Updated bath with a double vanity, thermal windows, laminate flooring, freshly painted, these are just a few of the touches that make this feel like home. The lower level boasts a spacious family room, full bath with a jetted tub, and plenty of storage in the laundry area and garage. Outdoors you have a large back yard for outside fun, and a shed for all your garden items and toys.
Date: August 22, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 21736 Golden Dr. Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Martha Pedersen 814-332-0129
EMail: mpedersen@remax.net
Aug 22    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Great North End location. Well built on private tree shaded lot. FLoored attic provides lots of storage. Enclosed porch overlooks private backyard. Frontage on 3 brick streets. Brand new roof!
Date: August 22, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 223 Jefferson St. Meadville
Contact: Richard ''Biff'' Kress 814-724-9853
EMail: rbkress@remax.net
Aug 22    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
4 Bedroom/2 Bathroom home on Corner Lot with in-ground swimming pool (replaced liner and filter)! Remodeled kitchen with beautiful tiled floor, new counters and stainless steel refrigerator, stove/oven and microwave + Maytag dishwasher. Remodeled bathrooms with tile floors. High-end washer and dryer. Master bedroom has hardwood floors and two walk-in closets. Family room with wood burner. Lots of closets/storage space. Numerous exterior updates including vinyl siding, roof, windows and gutters/eave spouts. 2-car integral garage. Close to Pymatuning Lake!
Date: August 22, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 179 Beach St. Linesville, PA 16424
Contact: Chandler Mason 814-573-6206
EMail: cmason@remax.net
Aug 27    Leadership Meadville Class 6 Orientation
A new year starts for Leadership Meadville.  This year's class will gather for a full day of information and getting to know each other.

More details to come.
Date: August 27, 2015
Time: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Community Room on Wesbury's campus
31 N. Park Ave., Meadville
Contact: Karen Staudt, 337-8030
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: August 27, 2015
7 am-4 pm
Fees/Admission: no charge
Aug 29    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
West Mead Cape Cod. This charming 1.5 story home is on a beautiful rural lot. Home has been nicely remodeled with hardwood flooring on main level, new windows and new kitchen. Nice deck overlooking large back yard with a 10x20 shed and blacktop driveway. Low taxes!
Date: August 29, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 14 Dick St. Meadville
Contact: Sherry Menold 814-724-9548
EMail: smenold@remax.net
Aug 30    RE/MAX Open House
This is a very nice 3 BR ranch located close to the college in a quiet family neighborhood. You will love the large open layout of the kitchen, dining rm and living rm. Great for entertaining. Plenty of room for storage, basement almost completely finished with a bedroom, TV room and another room to be finished however you like. Master bedroom and bath, small room off living room for toy room, office or den. The space available in the downstairs is fantastic. 2 car garage and a large backyard. Stop and see this lovely home - you will be glad you did.
Date: August 30, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: 640 Russell Ave. Meadville
Contact: Judy Duffy 814-332-8869
EMail: jamduffy@hotmail.com