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Please support the community by patronizing these new members.
For more information visit chardonchamber.com/member-directory.
Arko Auto Sales - 35925 Vine Street, Eastlake
Chardon Lakes Golf Course - 470 South Street, Chardon
Freddie’s Favorite Cookies - Chardon
PET Processors - 1350 Bacon Rd., Painesville
Sharp Specialty Resources - Willoughby
Scott Lynch Law - 103 South St., Suite 2, Chardon
Simply Quality - 10675 Bayshire Trail, Kirtland
AWARDS DINNER & CEREMONYAnnual Banquet & Awards CeremonyThe Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to “JAzz IT Up” at our Annual Celebration
Join us in your finest Mardi Gras attire to celebrate the businesses and individuals who made Chardon sparkle in 2019!
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 / Doors open 5:00 pm Networking & Cash Bar 5:30 pm
Buffet Dinner & Program 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Legend Lake Golf Club 11135 Auburn Road Chardon, Ohio 44024
Cost: $40 per person Reservations & pre-payment are required by March 6, 2020. Guests are welcome to attend.
The evening includes a full Mardi Gras dinner, Chinese auction, 50-50 raffle to benefit the Chamber Scholarship Fund and presentation of the awards. We will recognize Business of the Year, Business Person of the Year, Organization of the Year and Legacy Award. Winners of the Chamber Scholarship will also be recognized. To register and/or submit an award nomination visit chardonchamber.com.
College Scholarship
The Chamber is
offering a
scholarship to
support students
pursuing a
postsecondary
education.
Amount: In the
range of $1,000 as
a one-time
payment
Deadline:
March 2, 2020at 5:00 pm.
Award winner will be announced at the Chamber’s
Awards Ceremony.
Who Can Apply:
High school graduating seniors
Scholarship Eligiblity Criteria:
Student must have applied to an accredited
vocational, two or four year degree-granting
institute of post-secondary education
Applicant must reside in the Chardon Local School
District as defined by Chardon Local Schools
Applicant must demonstrate character, leadership
ability and service as evidenced by his activities
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Must provide recommendations from two faculty
members or guidance counselors
Award is not based on financial need but rather
given to a well-rounded student
For guidelines and an application visit
chardonchamber.com/scholarship/
Questions? Call the Chamber office at (440) 285-9050 or
email [email protected].
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Ohman Family Living is a unique family of post-hospitalrecovery and senior living communities. Three highly ratedand trusted communities, plus home care, offer residents,patients and families greater choice and better optionsto accommodate their lifestyles. Our staff is comprisedof genuinely devoted people who define their care not asa career, but as a calling. Guided by our core beliefs, thesupremacy of love informs all decisions we make.
We are currently looking for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing assistants for our brand-new Holly location. For more inforation, please email [email protected] or call 440.338.8220 to speak to a hiring manager.
We’re proud to offer:• Competitive wages• Excellent benefits• Paid time off• Flexible schedules• Opportunities for bonuses• Employee discounts• Paid training
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Career Exploraon Open HouseWhat is a Career?
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Join us to learn more about Career Pathways!
Wednesday, February 19, 20205:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kent State - Geauga Campus14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton
Geauga Growth Partnership is excited to announce an event designed to inspire students as they consider their future. This evening will befull of ideas, local success stories, and resources. Parcipants will learn what a Career Pathway is, explore career opons across mulple industries, be presented with educaon & training opons, as well as, engage in small group discussions focused on “The 4 Es”: Employment, Enlistment, EEntrepreneurship, and Enrollment.
All Students - Learn how you can create your own path toward a fulfilling and meaningful career.High School Juniors & Seniors - Learn about GGPs Summer Internship Program.High School Graduates - Bring your resumes for an opportunity to meet with employers. Parents - Discover how you can help guide your student to reach their fullest potenal.
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Meet & Greet (light snacks provided)6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Career Pathway Presentaon6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Employer Tables & Small Group Sessions7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Employer Tables Remain Open
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Where do CEO's, Presidents and Owners go for strategic support?
This question and others are on the minds of many business owners.
• How do I create proactive company growth that allows for scalability? • How do I validate opportunity and minimize risk? • Where can I give and receive expertise and experience that will positively impact my
business as well as others?
The answer is "Peer Advisory Groups".
Businesses that participate in Peer Advisory Groups grow at a rate 20-30% faster and show an 8-12% addition to their bottom line compared to those business that don't.
Geauga Growth has aligned with Corporate Support Services and Solutions Group to offer this unique program. On February 28, 2020, facilitator, and business coach, David Levy will
be introducing our program.
We have had great interest in the program, and welcome others to attend Friday, Feb. 28th, 8:30 am -9:30 am
Newbury Business Park, 12373 Kinsman Rd., Newbury
Peer Advisory Groups are a place CEO's and owners can turn to for confidential discussion and advice to tackle business issues. Working sessions tap into the knowledge of the group for ideas and solutions to help members improve performance and outcomes.
This innovative and proven program will be facilitated by David Levy, Business Coach, Founder and CEO of CSSSG. David has over 15 years’ experience providing service to companies ready to take their business to the next level. Group members will receive 2 hours of business coaching each month and participate in an 8-hour Peer Advisory monthly meeting. Visit csssg.co. Contact Geauga Growth Partnership for more information at [email protected] or 440-564-1060.
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Chardon VFW Post 6519
Annual Corned Beef Dinner and $1,000 Reverse Raffle
Saturday March 14, 2020
Serving dinner 5:30-7:00 PM
Drawing @ 7:15PM Final 4 May Split
$25.00 Donation
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9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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Did you know?
Wanted
Employers who would like to participate in our Summer Youth Program
Would you like to help high school students gain work
skills?
Vocational Guidance Services is looking for employers who would like summer help for the weeks of
June 8 – July 10 and July 13 – August 14
20 hours per week Plus
A Job Coach is with the Students the entire time We pay their wages and they are under our BWC
For more information please contact Debbie Tarr 216-287-3791 or [email protected]
Preparing People with Barriers to Employment for a Brighter Future!
Discrimination & Harassment in the Workplace March 05, 2020 8:30am-10:30am
Geauga County Library Administrative Center
12701 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, OH
Description:
This interactive training will provide practical insights and tools to help you, and those who lead others in your
organization to prevent, recognize, and respond to claims of discrimination and harassment in the workplace.
Key Deliverables:
Participants will be provided a mix of lecture and interactive methods to learn:
• What organizations should have in place to help prevent claims and ensure actions align with values.
• How to effectively apply/leverage these to help drive and reward desired behaviors.
• How to recognize and avoid direct and indirect actions that can increase the likelihood of claims.
• Steps to take when an employee feels he/she is facing discrimination and harassment.
• Practical ways to address difficult situations and conversations.
Who Should Attend?
• Managers/Supervisors
• Business Owners & Decision Makers
• Leaders/Officials
• HR Professionals
• Anyone with Direct Reports
Cost:
$99 (GGP Member) and $129 (All Others)
To register contact Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) at [email protected] by providing your
name, company, title and email. Invoicing can be arranged with prior arrangement by contacting GGP.
For your convenience payment by credit card is available.
Trainer:
Bonnie Troyer is the founder and principal of HR Strategies & Solutions, LLC. She has over 24 years of
progressive HR leadership experience in large global manufacturing, service, and non-profit environments. She
is experienced as an HR expert witness in litigation, acts as a 3rd party investigator of claims, conducts HR
assessments and creates and updates employee handbooks for her clients.
Bonnie received a master's degree in Labor Relations and Human Resources from Cleveland State; a bachelor's
degree in Business from Kent State; and holds a 270 Coaching Certification.
Links:
[email protected] [email protected]
www.hr-ss.com www.geaugagrowth.com
(440) 564-1060
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The Gertsburg Law Firm was recently able to successfully argue that a Fair Credit Reporting Act
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3900 Wildlife Way
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ClevelandZooSociety.org/TheHerd
(216) 635-3329
Dear Friend,
The Cleveland Zoological Society’s young professional organization, The Herd is recognized as the
premier pathway for the development of future community and conservation leaders in Northeast Ohio.
We are considered the Zoological Society's primary resource for coordinating fun social, networking, and
conservation-focused opportunities for Cleveland's millennial generation.
The Herd will be hosting a series of events to support the Zoo Society’s annual ZooFund that benefits the
Zoo’s world-class animal care, outstanding informal science education and international field
conservation work. These events are focused around world wildlife days in collaboration with Terrestrial
Brewing Company and their Conservation Beer Series.
World Wildlife Day – March 3 Earth Day Celebration – April 23 World Giraffe Day Celebration - June 18 World Gorilla Day – September 24
The Herd invites you to participate to by donating an item(s) for our raffles held at these events.
Participating individuals and businesses will be featured in our event program and communications.
We hope we can count on your support. If you have any questions, please contact me at (440)476-2178.
Thank you in advance.
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At the Opioid Education & Prevention Seminar we will hear from Cleveland Clinic physicians, a special guest pan-el of speakers, and more. Lake-Geauga Recovery will dis-cuss medication safety, and will hand out FREE Deterra Bags for medication disposal.
Optional training will be provided by Project Dawn on the use of Narcan Kits. Those who are PRE-REGISTERED for training will receive a FREE Narcan Kit. RSVP required— NAMI Geauga (440) 286-6264 or [email protected].
Mental Health First Aid is a course that gives people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Payment must be made in full ahead of time, when you register. Visit namigeauga.org for all the details.
Adult Mental Health First Aid Monday, February 17, 2020 (President’s Day)
8am to 4:30pm at NAMI Geauga - course fee $40
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Want to learn more about trauma? What it is, how to treat it?
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Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020 at 6pm NAMI Geauga
Chesterland OH 44026
Chris Vavro is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with Master's degrees in both Cognitive Psychology and Social Work.
Chris has worked in residential and outpatient settings with dually diagnosed adults, and specializes in PTSD/cPTSD. She currently works at a community mental health agency as well as developing her private practice.
Many thanks to our funders for helping us help our community!
NAMI Peer-to-Peer Wednesday afternoons, 1pm to 3pm
March 25 to May 13
Peer to Peer is a free course which provides an opportunity for mutual support and growth. Experience compassion and understanding from people who relate to your experiences. Learn to set a vision and goals for the future; develop confidence for making decisions practice relaxation and stress reduction tools; how to share your story
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NAMI Family-to-Family Monday evenings, 6pm to 8:30pm
March 16 to May 4 Family-to-Family is a free 8-week educational program for family members, significant others and friends of people living with mental illness. It is a designated evidenced-based program. Research shows that the program significantly improves the coping and problem-solving abilities of the people closest to an individual living with a
Family-to-Family is taught by NAMI-trained family members who have been there, and includes presentations, discussion and interactive exercises.
Pre-registration required for NAMI education programs. (440) 286-6264
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From: Mary H.
To: Ed Slusarski at RYSS, LLC
Subject: Help me as I think I have been scammed.
Ed can you please help me as I think my email account has been compromised. Yesterday afternoon I received an email from a
former classmate of mine from college noting how sorry he was for the loss of my godson. He wanted to know if he could
donate the $500 that I requested to me per a check rather than sending the money via pay pal to the burial account that I had set
up. At first, I thought this was a hoax email until three of my other former classmates sent me a similar email! I knew then that
something was really wrong. I am still mortified because my godson did not die, and I would never request funding of a burial
account via PayPal! I don’t know what to do! Can you provide any advice or help as to what I should do?
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From: Ed at RYSS, LLC
To: Mary H.
Subject: Response for help to being scammed
Mary, I am sorry that you had this happen to you, but this type of scam has increased over the past few weeks, and it has hit a
large number of people across our area. These scammers rely on people’s good nature and sympathy especially with a death of
someone to scam people out of money. Here are my suggestions for you to take to try to fix this situation.
Step 1: Change your password for your email account right away just in case the scammers obtained unauthorized access to
your email account.
Step 2: Try to remember if you used that password for that email account with any other social media or banking accounts on
line. If you did, you need to go to those accounts and change those passwords immediately as the scammers will begin to
search for your other accounts on line and try that password.
Step 3: We need to see if that email account was actually compromised or if someone just copied your email and sent it to your
friends on a whim. Please go to the following web site (https://haveibeenpwned.com/) and type in your email address. If you
have had your email account compromised, it will note “Oh no you have been pwnd.” Below that phrase you will see a list of
on-line accounts or social media accounts that have been compromised. For those sites or accounts listed, you will need to
repeat Step 2 above for each site that is noted. I am sorry, but it will take you some time. If you require help, please let me
know.
Step 4: Next, you will need to print out a listing of your email contacts that you have in your email system and highlight or
mark the emails that you have received from your classmates. For those specific people, call or text them (don’t email them yet
as you will confuse them more) and let them know that the request is a scam and to please not do or submit any money at all to
the PayPal account.
Step 5: Create a generic email to be sent to your email contacts stating the following: “My email account might have been
compromised and please disregard any and all emails requesting any type of aid or donations for burial services as it is a hoax.”
If you have received an email from me asking for a donation to an account for a burial services to please call me my home
number as soon as possible. If you have submitted the money to PayPal, please contact their customer service department and
have the transfer stopped.
Step 6: Contact your email provider (internet service provider) and explain what has happened and ask what they can do to help
you with this issue. More times than not, they will try to suspend your email or recall your emails that have been recently sent
to check with you to see if they are valid or not.
Step 7: Contact your local law enforcement agency and also create a police report just in case you are able to make an insurance
claim or your friends want to try to make an insurance claim if they have some type of fraud protection riders in their policies.
I know that this can be frustrating and you may feel violated by the act, but by following the steps above you can reduce the risk
of other scams against you and your accounts as noted in Step 3.
If you need further assistance or just someone to talk to, please do not hesitate to contact me via my email or phone. At any
rate, please, let me know the outcome of this issue.
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