Events for October 2015
Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
Oct 1    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 a shed for all your garden items and toys.
Date: October 1, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 21736 Golden Dr. Meadville
Contact: Martha Pedersen 814-332-0129
EMail: mpedersen@remax.net
Oct 3    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Updated 4 BR ranch, big yard, easy access to everything. Great for a first home or if you want to downsize. Numerous updates including new city sewer hook up. With Bus/Manufacturing Zoning you have option to use as a residence or start a business here.
Date: October 3, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 11737 state Hwy 98 Meadville
Contact: Nathan Haeck 814-547-3329
EMail: nathanh@remax.net
Oct 3    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: October 3, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 223 Jefferson st. Meadville
Contact: Richard ''Biff'' Kress 814-724-9853
EMail: rbkress@remax.net
Oct 7    6th Annual Advertising & Media Auction

Don't miss this opportunity to get some great deals on advertising and business services!

Have you wanted to try new types of media to market your business?  Are you looking for a discount on services you can offer to your employees or treat your clients with?

Are you in looking for new customers?

Well, you're all in for a treat.  The Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce is holding its 6th Annual Advertising & Media Auction!  Businesses large and small in all industries and non-profit organizations are invited to participate.  Whether you're buying, selling or both, you don't want to miss this event at The Movies at Meadville.  Doors will open at 5:00 pm for a social hour and bidding will begin promptly at 6:00.

Local and regional promotional companies have donate all sorts of advertising opportunities, ranging from custom wine bottle labels, newspaper, radio, websites, graphic design, business cards...anything you might use to promote your business.  Packages will be auctioned off at a FRACTION of the cost you might pay if you went directly to the source.

You've got to see this to believe it.  Businesses get to try new advertising sources and business services at reduced prices while the donating companies get access to new customers.  It's a win-win-win situation as the Chamber also benefits from the proceeds of this fundraising event!

There is no cost to attend but please RSVP so we can let the caterers know how many to plan for.  There will also be a cash bar and hors d'oeuvres available. 

This is a Chamber members-only event, unless you are invited by a member.  

Chamber Members:  Here's a great incentive to attend...  Bring qualified bidders to this year's auction and get your name in a drawing for a FREE Chamber membership for 2015 (up to $250 value).  A qualified bidder is someone who is able to purchase advertising for their respective company.

CHECK BACK SOON TO DOWNLOAD THE AUCTION CATALOG HERE! (Note:  this catalog is subject to change between now and the auction as more packages are added).

Payment options accepted include cash, check, MasterCard,  Visa, Discover and AMEX.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information about the auction or to reserve your seat in the bidding audience or to donate a package to the auction.

We look forward to seeing you there.
Date: October 7, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.meadvillechamber.com
Location: The Movies at Meadville
11155 Highline Drive, Meadville
Contact: Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
EMail: kstaudt@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 7, 2015
Doors open at 5:00 pm; auction runs 6:00-8:00 pm
Fees/Admission: No charge but RSVP's requested
Oct 8    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: October 8, 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
Oct 10    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Beautiful 3 bedroom cape cod, 30 acres. Breathtaking view off deck, pond, wildlife, great for entertaining. Movie theater in lower level with comfortable seating and surround sound. Just minutes from 79.
Date: October 10, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 17272 State Hwy 98 Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Judy Duffy 814-332-8869
EMail: jamduffy@hotmail.com
Oct 10    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
6-bedroom/2-bathroom home with oversized 2-car garage (built in 1995) on 5.81 wooded acres across from fields.  Easy access.  Huge addition with 2"x6" walls.  Newer windows/siding/some roofing including metal roof on garage.  Updated first floor 3/4 bathroom.  Incredible deck space to enjoy the beautiful yard and woods.
Date: October 10, 2015
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 8212 Agnew Rd. Linesville, PA 16424
Contact: Chandler Mason 814-573-6206
EMail: cmason@remax.net
Oct 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: October 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
Oct 21    The Sweet Art of Negotiation
Date: October 21, 2015
Time: 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Website: http://www.allegheny.edu/wineman
Location: Tippie Alumni Center, Cochran Hall, Allegheny College
520 N. Main Street, Meadville   
Contact: Melissa Mencotti, 814-332-5912
EMail: mmencott@allegheny.edu
Date/Time Details: Buffet breakfast, 8:15 am
Program begins, 9:00 am
Fees/Admission: $15
RSVP by Oct. 16
Oct 22    Business After Hours
Hosted by:





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: October 22, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Northwest Savings Bank
999 South Main Street
Meadville
Contact: Please RSVP to Mary at the Chamber
EMail: mspicer@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details: October 22, 2015
5-7 pm
Fees/Admission: Free for Chamber Members
Oct 23    2015 Trail of Treats
Join us on Friday, October 23rd at the Downtown Meadville Mall from 6-8 p.m. as we enjoy an indoor, trick or treating time for children ages 12 and under. For a $1 donation per participating child, costumed trick or treaters will have the opportunity to walk through the mall and visit treat stations represented by local businesses. Hope to see you on Friday, October 23rd!
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.achievementctr.org
Location: Downtown Meadville Mall
Contact: Shannon Wohlford, Director of Community Outreach, 814-616-0546
EMail: ShannonWohlford@Achievementctr.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $1 per participating child
Oct 23    Crawford County Trail of Treats
Come in costume and join us for a fun, indoor trick or treat experience for children ages 12 and under. For a $1 donation, children can trick or treat through the Downtown Meadville Mall, stopping at various treat stations for their goodies. All proceeds will support the Achievement Center. The Achievement Center provides therapeutic services to children and teens with emotional and behavioral concerns in Crawford, Mercer and Venango Counties. Interested in becoming a treat station? Contact Shannon Wohlford at 814-616-0546 or email: ShannonWohlford@Achievementctr.org
Date: October 23, 2015
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Website: http://www.achievementctr.org
Location: Downtown Meadville Mall
Contact: Shannon Wohlford, 814-616-0546
EMail: ShannonWohlford@Achievementctr.org
Date/Time Details: Friday, October 23rd, 2015 6-8 p.m.
Fees/Admission: $1 per participant
Oct 24    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
This nicely maintained one owner home is located in West Mead Twp. Features include 3 BR and 1.5 BA, large finished family room/bar on lower level, patio doors from dining room that lead to 16x20 deck and nice back yard. There is a 12x20 storage shed. Home is on a dead end street. Low taxes!
Date: October 24, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 21422 Beverly Dr. Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Sherry Menold 814-724-9548
EMail: smenold@remax.net
Oct 24    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Fantastic New Price! 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: October 24, 2015
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 223 Jefferson St. Meadville, PA 16335
Contact: Richard ''Biff'' Kress 814-724-9853
EMail: rbkress@remax.net
Oct 27    Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Join us at Home Instead Senior Care as we celebrate their new office location in Meadville.  Located on the Conneaut Lake Road next to Mobilcom.

Open House 4-6 pm
Ribbon Cutting @ 4 pm

16343 Conneaut Lake Road, Suite 2
Meadville

 
Date: October 27, 2015
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 16343 Conneaut Lake Road, Suite 2
Meadville
Date/Time Details: Tuesday, October 27, 2015
4-6 pm
Oct 28    Women in Business Expo

October 28, 2015
5-8 pm
Riverside Golf Course and Banquet Center

Thank you to our Premier Sponsors:  Northwestern REC & Allegheny College

Additional Sponsors:

Acutec Precision Machining, Bayshore Homes, Channellock, Marquette Savings Bank, Northwest Savings Bank
 

Hors D'oeuvres, Networking, Door Prizes, Vendor Booths plus Cash Bar

Guest Speakers -
- Elisabeth Smith - President and CEO of Acutec Precision Machining, Inc.
- Erin Green - President of Verify Services, LLC and Founding Board Member of Innovation Collaborative of Erie
- Marlene Jenkins - President of Total Coverage and Facilitator of Chamber's Leadership Meadville Program

Admission:  $20 members ***  $35 non-members

Vendor space SOLD OUT!

Advance registration and payment is required.
RSVP to Mary by October 21st - 337-8030 or mspicer@meadvillechamber.com
**After Oct. 21, call Chamber office to check availability
 
NOTE - Cancelations after October 21 and no-shows will be still be charged
Date: October 28, 2015
Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Website: http://www.meadvillechamber.com
Location: Riverside Golf Course and Banquet Center
Cambridge Springs
Contact: Mary Spicer, 337-8030
EMail: mspicer@meadvillechamber.com
Date/Time Details:

October 28, 2015
5:00 - 8:00 pm
 
Fees/Admission: $20 members, $35 non-members
Vendor spaces:  SOLD OUT!
 
Oct 31    RE/MAX Hometown Realty Open House
Nice split entry on dead end street. Very nice layout with open kitchen/dining, large rooms, 2.5 baths, hot water baseboard heat, master BR-bath. Blacktop driveway with lots of parking and storage shed. Some hardwood floors under carpeting. With a little TLC and updating you will have a dream home in a great neighborhood.
Date: October 31, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 687 Ellis Ave. Meadville
Contact: Sherry Menold 814-724-9548
EMail: smenold@remax.net