P rogress Serving: Concord Twp., Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Leroy Township, Painesville City, Painesville Twp. Making Great Businesses Greater Serving the Members of the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce Business Ma k i n g g r e a t b u si n e s s e s g r e a t e r ! September Meeting… On Friday, September 20 th at 11:30am at Hellriegel’s Inn, the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Painesville Rotary will be hold- ing a Legislative Candidates & Issues Forum. Candidates will be given a set, limited amount of time to introduce themselves and an- swer questions proposed by the membership. Candidates running unopposed are invited to attend and will be introduced. Issue Representatives will be given a set, limited amount of time to educate our guests on what issues will be on the No- vember ballot. Cost to attend is $20 per per- son. RSVP online at www.painesvilleohchamber.org or call the chamber office at 440-357-7572. We ask that you RSVP by 9/13/13. Sponsored by: The Small Business Convention (SBC) will inspire you to take your business to the next level through motivating speakers and educational workshops, providing both the tools and knowledge to make your vision a reality. Registration is now open so don’t delay! This one-of-a-kind experience includes: • Keynote speakers - Get inspired by influential speak- ers, including Brian Scuda- more, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Anat Bar- Register today for the Small Business Convention - the largest gathering of small businesses in the Midwest. on, former head of Mike’s Hard Lemonade, who grew the com- pany into a $200 million business in three years. • Workshops - Choose from more than 50 educational oppor- tunities in a variety of subjects, from marketing to finance. • Networking - Connect with your peers, share experience and meet potential clients. SBC hosts a variety of networking opportuni- ties, from beer tastings and celebri- ty chef dinners to bowling or yoga. • Exhibitors - With more than 80 exhibitors that serve small businesses, SBC is a one-stop opportunity to learn about the latest in product and service offerings. What you need to know: Date: October 24 and 25 Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio Cost: $99 for chamber members using the special promo code and $249 for Non-members.
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Making great businesses greater!
September Meeting…
On Friday, September 20th at 11:30am at Hellriegel’s Inn, the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Painesville Rotary will be hold-ing a Legislative Candidates & Issues Forum.
Candidates will be given a set, limited amount of time to introduce themselves and an-swer questions proposed by the membership.
Candidates running unopposed are invited to attend and will be introduced.
Issue Representatives will be given a set, limited amount of time to educate our guests on what issues will be on the No-vember ballot.
Cost to attend is $20 per per-son.
RSVP online at www.painesvilleohchamber.org
or call the chamber office at 440-357-7572. We ask that
you RSVP by 9/13/13.
OPPORTUNITY IS OUR DESTINATION.
You work very hard to be good at what you do. When people are counting on you, you
know you can always count on us to get you where you need to go. Last year alone,
Laketran provided over 300,000 riders an opportunity to get to work. Cashiers and
chemists, babysitters and bookkeepers, manufacturers and managers, they all rely on
Laketran. Our buses provide more than a ride, they provide the opportunity for a better
life for you and your loved ones.
EVERY LAKETRAN BUS IS FULL OF OPPORTUNITY
FOR THE LAKE COUNTY WORKFORCE, LIFE STARTS WHERE WE STOP.
Sponsored by:
The Small Business Convention (SBC) will inspire you to take your business to the next level through motivating speakers and educational workshops, providing both the tools and knowledge to make your vision a reality. Registration is now open so don’t delay!
This one-of-a-kind experience includes:
•Keynote speakers - Get inspired by influential speak-ers, including Brian Scuda-more, Founder and CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and Anat Bar-
Register today for theSmall Business Convention - the largest
gathering of small businessesin the Midwest.
on, former head of Mike’s Hard Lemonade, who grew the com-pany into a $200 million business in three years.
•Workshops - Choose from more than 50 educational oppor-tunities in a variety of subjects, from marketing to finance.
•Networking - Connect with your peers, share experience and meet potential clients. SBC hosts a variety of networking opportuni-ties, from beer tastings and celebri-ty chef dinners to bowling or yoga.
•Exhibitors - With more than
80 exhibitors that serve small businesses, SBC is a one-stop opportunity to learn about the latest in product and service offerings.
What you need to know: Date: October 24 and 25 Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, Sandusky, Ohio Cost: $99 for chamber members using the special promo code and $249 for Non-members.
Executive Board of DirectorsPresident Jeff Sivyer, The Grove Church1st Vice President Dave Komjati, Key Bank2nd Vice President Allen Weaver, Lake National BankTreasurer David Battles, Jones Battles GroupPast President Tony Pochiro, AMP Financial Group/ Raymond James
Board of DirectorsTracy Bellamy Goddess ConstructionChris Brill-Packard Lake HealthHenry Brooks Infinity ResourcesSallie Christian Layton Physical TherapyJohn Gaghan Mexican Food SpecialistsJim Gray JPG AdvisorsMary Anne Hurley Hurley State FarmKatrina March French Chiropractic & Wellness CenterMary Jo Miller Bella Donna Salon & SpaThomas Mitchell The Marshfield GroupElias Nuñez, Jr. Pollutro-Rossley Insurance AgencyHeather Palinkas Avery DennisonTom Szabo A Thomas ImageJoey White Handouts
Legal LiaisonNeil Conway Conway Land Title
StaffExecutive Director Linda ReedExecutive Assistant Kathleen Obrenski
The Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce shall work together to address business and community issues; promote growth and development to enrich the economic, civic, social, cultural and environmental well being of our communities.
Serving: Concord Township, Fairport Harbor, Grand River, Leroy Township, Painesville City, Painesville Township
1 Victoria Place, Suite 301, Painesville, OH 44077
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Even with the recent dividends issued by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation back to the hard working employers of Ohio, your organization should still consider evaluating par-ticipation in an alternative rat-ing program now for the 2014 policy year to further increase your savings.
Through our workers’ compen-sation third party administrator, CompManagement, Inc., your organization can see how par-ticipation in a program will im-pact your costs as well as how these programs can be stacked together to achieve the maxi-mum savings available for your organization.
•Group Rating Program: Up-front discounts typically range between 15 percent to the maximum discount avail-able from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation which for policy year 2013 was 53 percent.
•Group Retrospective Program: Retrospective refunds typi-cally range between 25-50 percent; this program may be a good alternative discount program for companies that may not be eligible for Group Rating but have an individual premium over $15,000 and a focus on safety, emphasis on transitional duty and other cost containment strategies.
•Stacking Options: Add on participation in Destination Excellence (1-3 percent), Drug Free Safety Program (4-7 percent), $15k Medical Only Program, and Safety Council performance bonus (2 per-cent) when participating in Group Rating. If participating in Group Retrospective Rat-ing, add on Destination Excel-lence (1-3 percent) and Safety Council participation discount (2 percent).
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CompManagement’s unique approach to Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating has helped thousands of employers receive substantial premium re-ductions. Take this free, no-ob-ligation opportunity to explore your options for 2014 before automatically renewing with your current provider.
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MANUFACTURINGDe Nora Tech, Inc.Lynne Ernes7590 Discovery LaneConcord, OH 44077Phone: 440-710-5300www.denora.comDescription: De Nora Tech pro-vides products & services based on electrochemical technology. Offices and R&D labs are located in Concord; the mfg plant is in Chardon & supplies customers throughout the Americas.
Phone: 440-946-2250 Ext. 1169Fax: 440-946-3214www.marselectric.comDescription: Retailer & distributor of lighting and electrical products
RADIO STATION/BROADCASTMedia One GroupMichelle Montaya-Alicea9179 Mentor AvenueMentor, OH 44060Phone: 440-974-5900Fax: 440-974-6665www.cougar937.com www.mix971fm.comDescription: Locally owned and operated radio station. First FM in Lake County.
Meeting AnnouncementDate: Friday, September 20, 2013Time: Registration 11:15 a.m. – Meeting & Program 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfaCost: $20 for Members & $25 for Non-Members Speaker(s): Dr. Nancy Rodway, Lake HealthTopic: Infectious DiseasesRESERVATIONS: Register online at www.councilnews.org RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, Sept. 16, 2013SPONSORS: LAKE HEALTH, EA GROUP and HZW ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
Date: Friday, October 25, 2013Time: Registration 11:15 a.m. – Meeting & Program 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfaCost: $20 for Members & $25 for Non-Members Speaker(s): TBDTopic: The Cost of SafetyRESERVATIONS: Register online at www.councilnews.org RSVP DEADLINE: Monday, Oct. 21, 2013SPONSORS: LAKE HEALTH, RESTORX MD, HZW ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS and LANTERN OF MADISON
The Painesville Area Chamberof Commerce would like to
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You have entered into a partnership with an enthusiastic Board of Directors, a strong
membership and a dedicated staff.
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Front Row from left to right: Katherine Beaty, The B.B. Bradley Company; Kevin Lynch, AT& T Ohio; Dr. Paul Hanahan, Healthcare for Business & Tiana Thomas with Russell Thomas Realty (not shown here)
Board Members from left to right:Jim Gray, JPG Advisors; Tracy Bellamy, Goddess Construction; Jeff Sivyer, The Grove Church; Mary Anne Hurley, Hurley State Farm; Tony Pochiro, AMP Ohio-Raymond James; Joey White, Handouts; Henry Brooks, Infinity Resources
Prizes and Gifts Donated By:A Thomas ImageAMP Ohio/Raymond Bada BingBella Donna Salon & SpaBurgess & Niple Inc.Cardinal Community Credit UnionCathie & Preston MossCintasCongressman David JoyceConway Land TitleCOSEEl Senor Mexican RestaurantEmbers Custom Fireplace & Gas GrillsFederico Tire Inc.Fowler’s Mill Golf CourseFrench Chiropractic & Wellness CenterHandoutsHartman Personnel ServicesHurley State FarmJennifer Dobrzeniecki Jimmy’sLBL PrintingLake County Visitor’s BureauLake Metroparks Little Mountain Country ClubMorley LibraryNorthwest Savings BankPainesville Country ClubPollutro-Rossley Insurance AgencyPowderhorn Country ClubProVision Impressions GroupQuail Hollow Country ClubSeneca Grove ApartmentsSidewalk CafeSpirit Media/WELWThe Grove Church
Thank You to Our Board Members for their time and donations:Jeffrey Sivyer, The Grove ChurchDave Komjati, Key BankAllen Weaver, Lake National BankDave Battles, Jones Battles Group CPA’sTony Pochiro, AMP Ohio Raymond JamesTracy Bellamy, Goddess ConstructionChris Brill-Packard, Lake HealthHenry Brooks, Infinity ResourcesSallie Christian, Layton Physical TherapyNeil Conway, Conway Land TitleJohn Gaghan, Mexican Food SpecialistsJim Gray, JPG AdvisorsMary Anne Hurley, Hurley State FarmKatrina March, French ChiropracticMary Jo Miller, Bella Donna Salon & SpaTom Mitchell, Marshfield GroupElias Nunez, Jr., Pollutro Rossley InsuranceHeather Palinkas, Avery DennisonTom Szabo, A Thomas ImageJoey White, Handouts
Thank you to all of our Sponsors:Dinner Sponsors:Lake Health & Lantern of MadisonLunch Sponsor:Sievers SecurityBeverage Cart Sponsor:Consolidated Investment CorporationTurn Sponsor:Cicconetti Insurance & Financial – AllstateHole in One Sponsor:Classic PainesvilleHole Sponsors:Baymont Inn & SuitesBB BradleyBurgess & NipleCicconetti Insurance GroupCintasCity of PainesvilleCleveland MagazineCraft Antique Co-OpFirst Federal Lakewood - ConcordGuidestone WORK ProgramHuntington BankHurley State FarmInsurance PartnersMexican Food SpecialistsL.B.L. PrintingLake County Safety CouncilLake National BankMeritechPerkinsQuail Hollow ResortRestorX MDZito Insurance
Thank You!To everyone who helped make our 2013 Golf Outing possible. We truly value & appreciate your support
At a time when many businesses are cutting back, Newbury’s Sunrise Springs Water Company is in the midst of major growth and an expansion that is almost doubling the size of its facility, adding new products and services, a new retail location in Rootstown, and eventually more employees. It is the third addition to the company’s facility since it was founded 23 years ago.
Quail Hollow Resort Welcomes Timothy Kinnally, Their New Executive Chef!
Chef Tim comes to Quail bringing 20 years of experience in Country Club and Fine Dining. He is passionate about supporting local farmers by purchasing home grown produce and farm products. His culinary expertise is in Regional American Cuisine. In his spare time he enjoys collecting cookbooks and listening to recorded live music. Chef Tim is looking forward to introducing the new CK’s Steakhouse menu. Come and try one of our new signature steak entrees on or about Labor Day! Book Your Dinner Reservation by Calling 440.350.3519!
Lake County Port Authority has New Name...Soon to Have New Look New logo and new website in the works
The Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority is the new name for the Lake County Port Authority. The name change was enacted by the Lake County Commissioners at their July 11 meeting.
“We believe the new name more completely reflects our desire to promote economic development in Lake County,” said Commissioner Dan Troy. “While still acting as an Ohio Port Authority, the new name reflects their primary mission-jobs,” added Commissioner Troy. Executive Director Mark Rantala said, “We think the new name better reflects our location and our mission. We are one of the 11 “Lake Coun-ties” in the United States and we want site selectors to be able to find us. We plan to continue our small business programs and financing, but expand our role as the economic development organization for all of Lake County.”
Layton Physical Therapy has a new Madison Location.
Their new address is:2899 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH
We are the future of Lake County. Thursday, September 19, 2013 Thursday, October 17, 2013 Structured Networking with Young Panel Discussion with local Chamber Execs Professionals of Ashtabula County Vittorio’s Buon Appetito Grand River Cellars 29664 Euclid Avenue, Wickliffe 5750 S. Madison Road, Madison 5:30 to 7:30 pm Sponsored by: COSE 5:30 to 7:30 pm Please RSVP to [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: Annual Fee: Chamber Member $40; Non– Chamber Member $65
Annual Membership fees include individual admittance to regular monthly meetings. Additional fees may be charged for special events. Feel free to contact us with any questions at: www.lakecountyfuel.com or [email protected]
Shop Lake County! A Business & Community Expo
Hosted by: Lake County Chambers of Commerce & Great Lakes Mall
Saturday, February 22 & Sunday, February 23, 2014
SAVE THE DATEThe Shop Lake County Show is an annual event designed to showcase members of the Lake County Chambers of Commerce. The show is a great way to generate awareness and sales for your business or organization in Lake County’s prime retail environment, the Great Lakes Mall.
Sponsorships Available - call 440.357.7572 for information
There is a new refreshing buzz on the street and in the news. New Day Cleveland (Channel 8) just ran an hour long show 7/22/13 on Fairport Harbor! People all over the Village and in our surrounding area are talking about coastal de-velopment and most importantly, Fairport Harbor. Fairport Harbor is
leading this conversation and will be the focal point of development.
Exciting developments are in the works toward putting Fairport Harbor on the map as a year-round destination for tourism and a great place to live. We are pro-gressing on a bikeway plan with
other communities and walking paths with signage through the town. Record crowds attended the Mardi Gras this year. A thriv-ing downtown business district is vital to keep the momentum growing!
Help us continue to shift the thinking about our Village of Fair-port Harbor
From…“What Used to Be”
To…“What Will Be!”
Come walk with us. We want to “vision” with you about “What will Be” as business owners, pro-spective business owners, entre-preneurs and a valued member of the Lake County. Learn a brief his-tory on how each building--includ-ing our old theater, has been a part of the Fairport community over the years as well. Light snacks and re-freshments will be served.
WHAT:DOWNTOWN FAIRPORT HARBOR WALKING TOUR
WHEN:Thursday, Sept 12, 2013 5:30-7:30pm
WHO: Proudly sponsored by The Village of Fairport Harbor Economic Develop-ment, The Painesville Area Cham-ber of Commerce, The Lake County Port and Economic Development Authority and Local Area Realtors
FACILITATED BY:Mark Rantala, Director, Lake Coun-ty Ohio Port and Economic Devel-opment Authority and Kathleen Ho-myock, Director, Economic Devel-opment, Village of Fairport Harbor
RSVP: Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce
office 440-357-7572 or you may register online at
www.painesvilleohchamber.org
FAIRPORT HARBOR IS OPEN FOR BUSINESSJoin us for a Walking Tour of Available Downtown Business Properties
Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A. is pleased to announce that highly regarded immigration attorney Kim Alabasi is now associated with the firm in an Of Counsel capacity. Ms. Alabasi announced that she will be collaborating with Dworken & Bernstein to expand her practice in Lake County, recognizing the growing need for legal immigration services in this region.
Irving Rosner, a Dworken & Bernstein partner, viewed the opportunity to work with Ms. Alabasi as a “win-win-win” for Lake County, Dworken & Bernstein and Alabasi. Rosner stated that Dworken & Bernstein recognizes the needs of Lake County businesses and residents in this practice area and views the opportunity as one which will provide those requiring immigration services access to the full spectrum of legal services already offered by Dworken & Bernstein.
According to the Plain Dealer, h t t p : / / b l o g . c l e v e l a n d . c o m /metro /2011/10/pa inesv i l les_hispanic_communit.html, no
city between Solon and Niagara Falls gained as many residents as Painesville in the last decade. The city grew 12% while the 2010 census numbers show its Hispanic community almost doubled. The census says that 22% of Painesville’s residents now identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino. The increase in the Hispanic/Latino community is only expected to rise as 40% of the students in the city’s schools are Hispanic. Kim Alabasi has practiced in the area of Immigration since 2004. Notably, Mrs. Alabasi speaks Spanish fluently. She earned her undergraduate degree in Spanish/Sociology from Marquette University and later went on to work in Mexico, first as a teacher in Puebla, Mexico for two years, followed by a job with the non-profit group IMIFAP in Mexico City, Mexico. Ms. Alabasi worked for 7 years as bilingual clinical social worker with the Hispanic Unit of the Center for Families & Children in Cleveland prior to obtaining her
law degree in 2003 and starting Alabasi & Associates in 2006.
Ms. Alabasi has been selected by the Consulate General of Mexico in Detroit, Michigan to serve in the Mexican Government’s Program of Legal Assistance to Mexicans. In addition, Ms. Alabasi has conducted presentations within the community and assisted several Lake County residents in applying for the new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, which assists young immigrants. Ms. Alabasi is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and currently serves on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement liaison committee. She looks forward to working with Dworken & Bernstein to assist the growing Hispanic community in Lake County with the full range of immigration services they require.
Dworken & Bernstein is the largest law firm in Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula Counties with 26 attorneys and a staff of 65.
Dworken & Bernstein offers a full range of legal services for businesses, individuals, and families in litigation and transactions with offices in Painesville and downtown Cleveland.
Offices are located at 60 South Park Place, Painesville, Ohio 44077, (440) 352-3391 and 55 Public Square, Suite 950, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 (216) 861-4211. Visit www.dworkenlaw.com.
For more information, contact Barbara Marlowe at (440) 352-3391 or [email protected].
Who do you know who is..... Planning an Event? A Business Meeting, Golf Tournament, Holiday Party, Anniversary, Wedding, Bridal Shower or Baby Shower? Call MariaElena Barros at 440-639-3801or [email protected]
Looking to Golf all Year? Now is the time to join Quail Hollow and enjoy 36 holes at your club and complimentary golf at over 140 golf courses worldwide such as Tiburon - Naples, Mission Hills - Palm Springs and Bears Best - Las Vegas just to name a few. Call Lorie Frascarelli at 440-639-3804 or [email protected] for our Fantastic Fall Membership opportunities
Friday October 4, 2013 8:00 am—Noon Holden University Center Route 306 across from Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH 44094 Topics to be presented: Mark Clendenin, BWC Northeast Regional Business Development Manager: Introduction and update of current BWC events Employer-Provider Outreach: This session will bring together regional occupational providers and employers for a discussion on the importance of early treatment and return-to-work ef-forts. Unemployment Compensation: This session provides overview and education on how the un-employment process works from initial filing to hearing process; discuss how to best prepare for a UC hearing; learn helpful tips on using employee policies to have best chance at prevail-ing in claims; understanding tax rates and options. Thursday, November 14, 2013 1:00 pm—4:00 pm Morley Library 184 Phelps Painesville, OH 44077 Topics to be presented: Mark Clendenin, BWC Northeast Regional Business Development Manager: Introduction and update of current BWC events Doug Newman Safety Presentation: will qualify for a 1 hour BWC safety credit. Transitional Work: A well-seasoned onsite therapist will walk us through program develop-ment and strategies. With the BWC offering the grant for program development and bonus, onsite return-to-work strategies brings your program full circle.
Free 1/2 Day Workers’ Comp Seminars…Pick One or Both!
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Dear Fellow Chamber Members:
My name is Renee Swisher. I am your new Office Depot Business Solutions Representative. I would love the opportunity to meet with you and tell you about the discounts available to you and your business.
As a member of the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce your discounts with our company will more than cover your annual membership dues depending on the amount of supplies you order on an annual basis.
You will receive:• Free Next Day Delivery• Deep Discounted Pricing• A Customized Supply Program (Desktop Supplies, Copy, Print, Promotional Items, Technology, Cleaning
and Break Room, plus Furniture Discounts are available.)
• Personal Account Management
• Reporting Benefits
• Excellent Customer ServicePlease feel free to reach out to me, if you would like to take advantage of the Pricing and Benefits.
I look forward to the opportunity to work with you. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Sincerely,Renee Swisher, Office Depot Business Solutions Division • [email protected] • C - 216-502-5966
“Unique Solutions from Passionate Professionals You Can Count On”
The exchange is an online mar-ketplace where individuals and small businesses can shop for insurance and compare health plans, get answers to questions, find out if they are eligible for tax credits for private insurance, and enroll in a health plan that meets their needs. Exchanges will begin to offer products in October, 2013. They must be up and running by January 1, 2014.
How will people get insurance in 2014?
Most Americans will have to make a decision about their health insurance in 2014:
• Continue to get it through their employer if available
• Buy an individual plan through the Exchange or the traditional Individual market
• Enroll in a government spon-sored plan, if eligible
• Go uninsured and pay a pen-alty (unless they qualify for an exemption)
Who is eligible for a subsidy if they buy health insurance on the exchange?
Financial assistance in the form of subsidies or tax credits will be available to individuals and families if their income is be-tween 100 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level. That’s $11,490 to $45,960 for individ-uals and $23,550 to $94,200 for families, as of 2013.
They must also not have access to minimum essential coverage through the government, their employer – or the coverage being offered is not affordable
because their share of the pre-mium is more than 9.5 percent of their income.
How will health care exchanges be set up?
States can choose to set up ex-changes in one of three ways:
•State-run facilitator model – any health insurance company that meets the minimum state and federal requirements can be in this exchange. The companies all compete in an open market.
•State-run active purchaser model – the state solicits bids from health insurance compa-nies and negotiates the prices as well as the benefits that will be offered on the exchange.
•Federally-run model – the U.S. Department of Health and Hu-
HEALTHCARE REFORM INFO--Exchanges
What is the Exchange?man Services will run exchanges in states that choose not to cre-ate one.
What happens if a person doesn’t buy health insurance in 2014?
If an individual doesn’t buy a health plan in 2014, they will pay a penalty unless they qualify for an individual exemption. The penalty amount will start at $95 or 1 percent of taxable income (whichever is greater), and in-crease over the years with an-nual adjustments through 2017 and beyond.
Click here for entire article: Exchange Facts 2013 This information is brought to you through collaboration between your chamber, NOACC and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Start your day networking with members of the Mentor and Painesville Area Chambers of Commerce.
Each participant will be invited to give a short commercial. Attendees are encouraged to bring marketing materials. Door Prizes Welcome! To help us better serve you – please remember to make a reservation.
Thursday, September 5, 2013 Thursday, September 19, 2013 8 to 9 am 8 to 9 am Manhattan Deli Atlas Cinema (Diamond Center) 8900 Mentor Ave. 9555 Diamond Center Drive Mentor, OH 44060 Mentor, OH 44060
Thursday, October 3, 2013 Thursday, October 17, 2013 – Decaf 8 to 9 am 8 to 9 am Families Moving Forward Project Hope for the Homeless Basement of First Baptist Church Painesville 25 Freedom Road 10801 Johnnycake Ridge Road Painesville, OH 44077 Painesville, OH 44077
PLEASE NOTE: Cost to non-chamber members is $5 (cash or check only) and must be paid at the door - receipts will be available at registration
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Auburn Career centerWINTER OPEN HOUSE
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Have your sophomore schedule their Welcome Wednesday visit • January 16 th • January 23 rd • January 30 th
Did You Know?at Auburn Career Center:1. We have state of the art facilities to offer real
world, hands-on experiences.2. Your sophomore can earn college credit for FREE.
3. We partner with over 100 community and local
businesses in both Lake and Geauga counties.
4. Internships and job placement opportunities
are available to all students.5. We offer all students assistance in resume
Each year the Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce gives three awards in the categories of:
1. Non-‐Profit Organization of the Year 2. Business of the Year 3. Citizen of the Year
We are looking for candidates who go above and beyond what is required in the areas of accomplishments and civic involvement. These candidates are those who have improved the quality of life in the community and/or for others. They are the “silent servers” who often forego personal recognition with the interest of making a commitment to their community and others. Please make your nomination legible and be as specific as possible. The more details you provide to our nominating committee the more you are helping them when it comes time to cast their vote. I would like to nominate an outstanding candidate in ONE of the following categories (please check one): _____Non Profit Organization (chamber members only) _____Business (chamber members only) _____Citizen I nominate: ________________________________________________________________________________________ For the following reasons: ____________________________________________________________________________ Submitted by: _________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Email: ________________________________________________________
All nominations are due no later than: October 31, 2013 Return nomination form to: The Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce, One Victoria Place, Suite 265A, Painesville, OH 44077 (mailing address) Fax to: (440)357-‐8752 or scan and email nomination form to: [email protected]
AT&T is Investing in the Future of Communications for Our CustomersAs part of Project Velocity IP or VIP, we are making a multi-billion dollar investment over the next three years to expand and enhance our wireless and wireline Internet Protocol (IP) broadband networks and to support growing customer demand for high-speed Internet access and new mobile, app and cloud services.
Expected Customer Benets:
Expanding AT&T’s 4G LTE wireless network to cover 300 million people in the U.S.
by year-end 2014, an additional 50 million people over current plans.
Providing 99 percent of customer locations in AT&T’s 22-state footprint
access to high-speed IP broadband by year-end 2015 – wireless,
wireline or both.
Deploying fiber to 1 million additional business customer locations
– 50 percent of the multi-tenant business buildings – in AT&T’s
22-state footprint by 2015.
Densification of AT&T’s national wireless network through deployment of
small cells, distributed antenna systems and macro cells.
Project VIP Expected to Support New Services for Customers
Expanding AT&T’s 4G LTE network to 300 million people, combined with its leadership in smartphones and data access, is expected to provide a large platform for the next wave of
growth in mobility, including:
AT&T Digital LifeTM: AT&T Digital Life is an all-IP wireless based home security and automation service that will let
consumers manage their home from virtually any smartphone, tablet or PC.
Mobile Premise Solutions: This new nationwide service is an alternative for wireline voice service and in the future will
include high-speed IP Internet data services.
Isis Mobile WalletTM: Allows users to pay for goods on their mobile devices. Market trials are underway.
Working with the FCC to Quickly Implement Broadband Networks of the Future
Ensuring that all Americans receive the benefits and opportunities of next-generation IP-based technologies and
services will depend largely on private sector investment to expand broadband deployment.
To maximize and promote such private sector investment will require the FCC to take action to establish a 21st century
regulatory framework that facilitates the transition to the IP networks of the future by removing regulatory disincentives
and impediments to such investment, including rules that could require carriers to maintain legacy facilities and services
even after they have deployed IP-based alternatives.
AT&T has asked the FCC to continue the process of creating such a framework, which it began in 2011 with its landmark
reforms of its universal service and intercarrier compensation regimes, by starting a new proceeding to consider how
best to transition to new IP-based “smart” networks and technologies.
Such a proceeding will begin the necessary dialogue to enable AT&T and other incumbent telephone companies to bring
the benefits of high-speed Internet to more consumers and businesses, spur innovation, enhance economic growth and
job creation and further strengthen the economy.
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Chardon Campus Urgent Care Center510 Fifth Ave.
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-8908Monday – Friday • 8 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Willowick Campus Urgent Care Center29804 Lakeshore Blvd.Willowick, OH 44095
440-585-3322Monday – Friday • 8 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Clinic at Madison Walmart Supercenter6067 North Ridge Road
Madison, OH 44057
440-417-0002Monday – Friday • 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday • 8 am – 6 pm Sunday • 12 pm – 6 pm
Clinic at Middlefield Walmart Supercenter15050 Springdale Ave.Middlefield, OH 44062
440-632-3024Monday – Friday • 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday • 8 am – 6 pmSunday • 12 pm – 6 pm
Painesville Quick Care Center74 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
440-354-3887Monday – Friday • 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Walk-inFlu Shots
No appointment necessary
$20
Lake Health offers walk-in care for non-life-threatening emergencies at seven convenient
locations. Most of the centers offer advanced diagnostics, such as lab, x-ray and more.
We embrace a philosophy of patient- and family-centered care and accept all
major insurance plans. What’s more, our urgent cares have earned certification
Get in, get treated, get on with your day 7 days a week, 7 convenient locations
Redefining Quick Care
Tyler Blvd. Urgent Care Center7956 Tyler Blvd.
Mentor, OH
440-255-6400Monday – Friday • 8 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Chardon Campus Urgent Care Center510 Fifth Ave.
Chardon, OH 44024
440-286-8908Monday – Friday • 8 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Willowick Campus Urgent Care Center29804 Lakeshore Blvd.Willowick, OH 44095
440-585-3322Monday – Friday • 8 am – 10 pmSaturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Clinic at Madison Walmart Supercenter6067 North Ridge Road
Madison, OH 44057
440-417-0002Monday – Friday • 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday • 8 am – 6 pm Sunday • 12 pm – 6 pm
Clinic at Middlefield Walmart Supercenter15050 Springdale Ave.Middlefield, OH 44062
440-632-3024Monday – Friday • 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday • 8 am – 6 pmSunday • 12 pm – 6 pm
Painesville Quick Care Center74 South Park Place
Painesville, OH 44077
440-354-3887Monday – Friday • 8 am – 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday • 9 am – 5 pm
Walk-inFlu Shots
No appointment necessary
$20
Lake Health offers walk-in care for non-life-threatening emergencies at seven convenient
locations. Most of the centers offer advanced diagnostics, such as lab, x-ray and more.
We embrace a philosophy of patient- and family-centered care and accept all
major insurance plans. What’s more, our urgent cares have earned certification
from the Urgent Care Association of America.
The Lantern of Madison is an Assisted Living community for seniors. We also have a cutting edge Dementia Unit called Svayus. Svayus stands for full vigor or life. We offer a one of a kind programming in our Svayus unit designed individually for each client. We work on whole body function to increase daily living skills. We offer spacious suites to all our clients. At the Lantern of Madison every client is entitled to a safe comfortable environment that gives a sense of well-‐being, stimulate creativity and a healthy lifestyle. An enhanced quality of life awaits all who choose to reside at the Lantern of Madison, a senior living community. The Lantern of Madison offers: Daily activities Safe-‐ Secure facility with close circuit security cameras Door key pads 24 -‐ hour nursing staff Three balanced meals each day Bistro available all day Availability to community activities On site Movie Theater Laundry service included Assistance with daily personal needs Spacious suites Housekeeping service included On site Beauty Salon Client driven facility Church service on site Courtyard Family support group Happy hour
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