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Strictly Business Feb.

Strictly Business e-Newsletter  February 2009
In This Issue F.Y.I. Banner Ads Available Upcoming Chamber Events Thank You Sponsors New Members Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities 50 Years of Great Volunteer Leadership YPN Update Taste of Tusc Happy Birthday WJER Benefit of the Month     Quick Links Chamber Credit Card Processing Program Chamber Staples Program Chamber Workers' Comp Program   Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors   *William Treciak  Electronic Data Pay. Sys. *Eric Cameron Tuscarawas Ins. Agency Marge Jentes Twin City Hospital *John Basiletti  Miller Studio Carey Gardner Union Hospital George Glasser Huntington National Bank *Matt Mullen Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty *Kent Watson Watson & Burkey Wallpapering Rick Pipes Pipes Insurance Service Ltd Gregg Andrews Kent State Tuscarawas Gary Little TC Community Improvement Corporation  Dee Grossman TC Convention and Visitors Bureau Carolyn Woodring Newcomerstown Chamber of Commerce Mike Taylor City of New Philadelphia Steve Schillig Ohio Small Business Development Assn. Mark Fearon Sugarcreek Business Assn. *Don Hoffman TC Farm Bureau Kerry Metzger TC Commissioners Harry Eadon TC Port Authority Teri Edwards Twin City Chamber Kris Cardani Hampton Inn   Tom Hostetler Prestige Creative Marketing Nichole Zesiger First National Bank of Dennison Mike Davis Adventure Harley Davidson Chad Conrad Muskingum Lakes Chapter American Red Cross  Pat Ferris Ferris Chevrolet, Inc.   TC - Tuscarawas County * Denotes Officers   Digital Portal LIVE! We are very happy to announce that www.digitaltuscarawas.com is live.  Please take a few moments of your time to check out the new site specifically for Tuscarawas County.  Please contact Karli Townsend to advertise on this site or to provide a link.  Any questions or comments please contact Jill McCartney.	Hello Tuscarawas County,      As president of the Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce it is obvious to everyone that part of my job is to promote Tuscarawas County and the wonderful businesses we have.  However, I share that responsibility with all of you.  We are also all sharing the stress and concerns regarding the economy and waiting for it turn around and what the economic stimulus package will bring.    I would like to encourage you, your family, your employees, friends, and all fellow Tuscarawas County residents to SHOP LOCAL!  Stay in Tuscarawas County when you need a car.  Stay in Tuscarawas County when you need appliances.  Stay in Tuscarawas County when you need groceries, clothes, furniture.  Well you get the point.  Now more than ever our local business owners need us to stay here in Tuscarawas County.  Look within your business, is there something that you are having performed or made for you outside of Tuscarawas County that you can possibly have performed or made for you right here in Tuscarawas County?  We all need to take action to keep our money local.   The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the importance of utilizing our local resources.  Our membership directory is full of member businesses that are waiting to provide you with quality home town service.    Jill R. McCartney, IOM President/CEO   F.Y.I. SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS  Contact the Chamber office about hosting a Business Before/After Hours or Business PowerLunch at your business. If you are interested in hosting in the upcoming months, please contact Amy at the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at amyn@tuschamber.com.   SPONSOR A 2009 EVENT The Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing many events for the 2009 calendar year. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for one of our upcoming events, please contact the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at info@tuschamber.com.   SOCIAL NETWORKING The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce is now on the web in full force! We have recently added LinkedIn and Facebook groups to the internet for discussions, events, job postings, news and updates. Please check out our newest groups and utilize them for communication throughout Tuscarawas County! Help us spread the word and invite others.   Banner Ads Available!   The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce now offers website banner advertisements!   Advertising is available to our members on our website through our banner ads. Banner ads are available at a minimal cost of 3-month: $35; 6-month: $55; and 1-year: $75. The banner ad measurements are (horizontal) 410pixels wide X 59pixels tall or (vertical) 120pixels wide X 600pixels tall. Please contact Karli at the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at karlit@tuschamber.com. Check out the website for samples at www.tuschamber.com!   Upcoming Chamber Events (Local Events too!)   MARCH   Saturday, 7th - Leadership Tuscarawas Steak Fry, Tuscora Park Pavillion, 5:00 - 7:00 pm   Friday, 13th - Taste of Tusc at Warther's Museum, 5:30 - 9:00 pm    Tuesday, 17th - YPN Lunch 'N' Learn at McDonald Marlite Conference Center, 12:00pm    Tuesday, 24th - Business PowerBreakfast, 7:00 - 10:00 am, hosted by the Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds     APRIL   Friday, 3rd - YPN Bowl for Kids' Sake at Boulevard Lanes, 8:00 pm   Thursday, 16th - Chamber Open House at Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce, 3:00 - 6:00 pm    Saturday, 25th - Dennison Railroad Depot Museum Ball.  Contact the Depot for details 740.922.6776   MAY   Friday, 1st - High School Leadership Awards - details TBA     JUNE   Wednesday, 17th - Annual Golf Outing at Oak Shadows Golf Club Sponsorships Available, call 330.343.4474 for more information and to RESERVE YOUR TEAMS NOW!
Thank You to All of Our Sponsors! The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce would like to send out a special thank you to the premier sponsors of the Business 2 Business Expo that took place February 10th at NewPointe Community Church.   *Mercy Health Center of Tuscarawas County * TeleData Systems * Pioneer Programming * Graphic Publications *Tuscarawas Valley Safety Council * Huntington National Bank    The 2009 Expo was a success with our new location and numerous new businesses participating this year. We hope that you had a chance to visit and check out what Tuscarawas County has to offer. If you didn't make it out, look for our event again next year!   Thanks again to all that participated in the Tuscarawas Valley Business 2 Business Expo 2009!     WELCOME New Members! Remember - It is good business to do business with Chamber Members. Give them a call today. RJ Wright & Sons Ltd., BP Oil 130 Tenth St. New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 740.498.6236 e-mail:  cbrocket17@sbcglobal.net Fuel & Lube Distribution   Rock Solid Promotions Plus 219 W. 21st Street Dover, Ohio 44622 330.987.9316 www.rocksolidpromotionsplus.com e-mail:  info@rocksolidpromotionsplus.com Promotional Products    Upcoming Sponsorship Opportunities! High School Leadership Awards - May 1st Sponsor- $250 The Chamber recognizes one senior student from each high school in the county who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, good citizenship and service to the school community. High School Leadership Awards sponsorship consists of the luncheon costs for the award recipients, their families, and school personnel. These sponsors will receive name and logo recognition in the program and Chamber communication sources.         Annual Golf Outing - June 17th Our Annual Summer Golf Outing will take place at Oak Shadows Golf Club where our Golf sponsorships are tiered by Partner, Corporate, Flag/Pin sponsor, and Tee/Hole sponsor.   Partner - $1000 4 free golfers, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with banner at golf course and a table available for materials and information as well as media mention, flyers in every cart, cart sponsorship, a banner ad on the Chamber website, and a tee sponsorship.    Corporate - $600 4 free golfers, breakfast, lunch, and dinner as well as media mention, cart sponsorship, verbal mention throughout the event, and a tee sponsorship   Flag/Pin Sponsor - $200   Tee/Hole Sponsor - $125   To sponsor either of these events, contact Amy Nelson at the Chamber office at 330.343.4474 or by email at amyn@tuschamber.com.   50 Years of Great Volunteer Leadership Celebrating 50 years is an accomplishment for any organization or business.  Having strong volunteers leading our organization has contributed to our success.  I would like to stroll down memory lane and and remind you of some of the great men and women who have assisted in creating our success.    1323 4th St. NW - New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 - (330) 343-4474 1959 - Robert Coleman 1984 - Jon E. Roemer 1960 - Robert De Crane 1985 - Richard D. Lutz 1961 - Richard Rea 1986 - A. Paul Giannobile 1962 - William Lieser 1987 - James D. Clymer 1963 - Charles Retzler 1988 - C. Michael Noretto 1964 - Olaf Wessel 1989 - Winifred A. La Bomme 1965 - Otto Buehler 1990 - William W. Harding