May 2017 WACC Newsletter
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2017 WAYNE COUNTY HOME & GARDEN SHOW A SUCCESS! PAGE 8–9 WOOSTERCHAMBER.COM / 330-262-5735 MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER RENOVATING FOR THE GROWTH OF OUR COMMUNITY The 2017 Chamber Facility & Property Renovation Project THE PROJECT BENEFITS OF THE PROJECT We are excited to announce plans to improve and update the Chamber Complex This project will create a professional and aesthetically pleasing space that Facility, which houses the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce, Farm Bureau, the community and membership can be proud of, while creating an efficient and Main Street Wooster. Purchased by the Chamber in 1992, the facility lacks reconfigured floor plan that will support the current day and future growth the functionality and image that visitors would expect from such organizations needs of the Chamber, Farm Bureau, and Main Street Wooster. The project within a vibrant community. With the growth of Wooster and Wayne County will also offer non-profit organizations and business members the opportunity in recent years, the Chamber facility has become a hub of activity for new to utilize the 50 person conference room during and after business hours. community members, new businesses, and various stakeholder meetings. After With a lack of available conference rooms throughout the community, this a thorough analysis of available downtown properties and future needs of the will meet the needs of many. above organizations, it was determined that revitalizing and reconfiguring the Chamber Complex Facility was a financially prudent plan that would serve all well. The project includes the complete reconfiguration of the offices for the three WHO IS RAISING THE FUNDS? organizations, the creation of an updated community lobby that will welcome The Wooster Chamber staff and Board of Directors, along with support from visitors and members alike, along with the creation of a 50 person conference leadership of the Farm Bureau and Main Street Wooster, will be seeking room. We are seeking voluntary contributions from their memberships toward donations for the proposed improvements. the $385,000 project through naming right opportunities, recognized tiered donations, and in-kind contributions. TOTAL PROJECT COST TOTAL FUNDRAISING GOAL $150,00000 $385,00000 The project includes a number of naming right opportunities and recognized donation levels. woosterchamber.com Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 1 The 2017 Chamber Facility & Property Renovation Project 2017 PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION FLOOR PLAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chamber Chamber Entryway Paul Williams Dr. John Cook O ce Chair Treasurer Reception Main Street Wooster Motor Ways Long, Cook, Reception Conference & & Samsa, LLC Main Street Community Room Louise Keating Chair Elect Bill Sheron O ce Keating Law Offices, Wooster Community Chamber LLP/Wayne County Hospital Title Agency, Inc. O ce Kevin Day Main Main Mark Morrison Western Reserve Group Chamber Street Past Chair Lobby Lobby Lobby Morrison Custom Main Street Justin Starlin Storage Welding, Inc. President Wooster Area Chamber James Smail Chamber of Commerce O ce Foyer Farmers National Bank Farm Bureau O ce Work Room Michael Carroll Jack Nebesky Schaeffler Group BCI Buckeye Divison Farm Farm Rod Crider Dan Shanahan Bureau Bureau Kitchenette Men’s Women’s Wayne Economic Buehlers’ Mechanical Storage Restroom Restroom Development Council Food Markets O ce O ce room st Re Employee Bruce Hendrick Martha Starkey RBB Wayne Co. Convention & Visitors’ Bureau Sandra Hull Main Street Jeff Smith Wooster, Inc. The Apple Creek Banking Co. Community Chamber Main Street Farm Bureau Matthew Long Critchfield, Critchfield Tim Swift & Johnston The Wooster Brush Company Susan Marlar Meaden & Moore Dr. Anthony P. Tizzano Michael Cleveland Clinic McClintock Wooster Be a Part of the Project, Donate Today! McClintock Electric Beth Weaver Jackie Middleton Habitat for Humanity The College of in Wayne County RENOVATION DONOR DISPLAY Donations accepted through: Wooster Thomas White Rural King Ohio Make a donation to add your Name/Company’s Name to the Donor Display that will be a custom display in the Main Lobby. WOOSTER AREA For more information or to make a donation CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DONOR DISPLAY NAMEPLATE LEVELS please contact Justin Starlin at 330-262-5735 or visit the online project donation center at Justin Starlin 377 West Liberty Street >> PLATINUM LEVEL – $1,500 >> SILVER LEVEL – $500 President Wooster, Ohio 44691 Extra Large Sized Name/ Medium Sized Name or woosterchamber.com/project 330-262-5735 Samira Zimmerly woosterchamber.com Company’s Name on Company’s Name on Event & Program Administrator Main Lobby Donor Display Main Lobby Donor Display IN ASSOCIATION WITH Rachel Messenger >> GOLD LEVEL – $1,000 >> BRONZE LEVEL – $250 Office Coordinator Large Sized Name/ Small Sized Name or Company’s Name on Company’s Name on Main Lobby Donor Display Main Lobby Donor Display 2 Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce woosterchamber.com Welcome New Members • Bob Miller Realty, Ed Howman: • Howard Hanna, Mike Bomboris: 125-147 W. Liberty St Wooster, OH 44691 • Fleck’s High Performance: 127 East 177 Milltown Road, Suite A Wooster, • Minglewood Distilling Company: Henry Street Wooster, OH 44691. Fleck’s OH 44691. Helping people to achieve 437 E. South St. Wooster, Ohio 44691. High Performance is owned and operated dreams. Mike works with buyers of all Minglewood Distilling Co. is a boutique by Leland Fleck. Lee graduated from the types from first home to final home. He distillery, specializing in handcrafted Ohio Technical College in the top of his loves to partner with homeowners to sell Vodka, Bourbon, Rye Whiskey, Gin and class with an associates degree in Applied their homes for top dollar amounts and some seasonal products. Their spirits Science and Diploma in High Performance provides marketing. are distilled using modern techniques, and Racing. He has been recognized by our unique column still and some are Antrone Brown a NHRA Top Fuel Dragster aged in charred oak barrels until they and has worked on Mazda Race Team. Lee are of perfect age. All of their grain is • Beth’s Bird Concessions: specializes in engine building, cylinder sourced from local farms and distilled in 2022 Cleveland Rd Wooster, OH 44691. head porting, suspension, and after our facility, the former Minglewood Coal Beth’s Bird Concessions is the parent market upgrades. Lee also performs and Ice Co. building in historic downtown company of two mobile food service general maintenance and tune-ups on Wooster. Summer 2017 they will be open providers. The goal of Beth’s Bird vehicles. Lee is not a regular mechanic, • Wooster-Ashland Regional for tours and to taste the handmade spirits. Concessions is to provide quality food, he performs full diagnosis of your vehicle Council of Governments: fast service and unique items at remote and finds the root as well as optimizing 538 N. Market St.,Wooster Ohio 44691. events. Both are available for events, your vehicle to fit your needs. The Wooster-Ashland Regional Council of grand openings, employee recognition Governments provides high-quality 9-1-1 parties, or gatherings of any type. Service to the Cities of Ashland, Orrville, Wooster, and the Kidron Volunteer Fire Department with a professional, courteous, and well-trained staff that • Beltone Audiology and Hearing: 343 W. consistently does the right thing at the Milltown Rd., Ste. B Wooster, OH 44691. right time for the right reason. The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State University at Stark conducts • Meals on Wheels of Stark ECONOMIC INDICATORS & Wayne Counties: 2363 Nave Road SE a workshop each month at the Massillon, OH 44646. Meals on Wheels FEB 2017 JAN 2017 FEB 2017 Chamber office for individuals of Stark & Wayne Counties provides life- interested in starting a small giving nutrition that nourishes the bodies Unemployment, U.S. 4.9% 5.1% 5.2% business or those in the early and feeds the souls of our nutritionally at- risk neighbors. Our agency serves nearly stages of business formation. This 1,400 meals a day to residents throughout information-packed program the two-county area. We provide a safety Unemployment, Ohio 5.9% 6.0% 5.5% provides an overview of all issues check to help ease family members related to starting a business. concerns for their loved ones, social Unemployment, interaction at home or in our congregate 4.6% 5.0% 4.2% WHEN & WHERE dining program, and free pet food to keep Wayne County companion pets in the home. Labor Force, Employed Wednesday, June 28th 60,900 59,600 58,500 Wayne County 2 - 4pm WAYNE COUNTY Labor Force, Unemployed 2,800 3,000 2,600 PUBLIC LIBRARY Wayne County 220 W Liberty Street Wooster, OH 44691 Register online at: Wayne County Sales Tax www.cantonsbdc.org $774,925.34 $1,110,283.28 $776,476.12 by Month A small materials fee applies. woosterchamber.com Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce 3 Conceal and Carry in the Workplace The Wooster Area Safety Council will meet Three Sixty Defense LLC was founded by Joshua Wednesday, May 24th to hear from Joshua Heiney Heiney and Tiffany Noe. Their mission is to of Three Sixty Defense LLC about Conceal and provide the tools, education and training you need Carry Rules and Regulations in the Workplace. to safely and effectively protect yourself, your loved ones, and your property. 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