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AUGUST 20092009LAKE-GEAUGAFAST TRACK 50NOMINATIONNow in its 17th year, the LakeGeauga Fast Track 50 has beenrecognizing companies in Lake andGeauga Counties for outstandingcontributions and achievementssince 1993. Nearly 290 companieshave been honored and they arelooking forward to adding to thatlist this year.For qualification, the followingcriteria must apply· Companies must be locatedin Lake or Geauga countiesand must be organized forprofit· Sales figures for 2004 mustbe at least 100,000Prior winners are eligible and areencouraged to reapply. Salesfigures will be verified with thecompany’s accountant. Sales andemployment figures will remainconfidential and companies will beidentified by growth within a salesrange (i.e., 1.5 million; ABC, Inc.;25% growth; 150 employees).To nominate your company of oneof your clients or customers,simply visit www.fasttrack50.orgto obtain a nomination form.Nomination deadline is 8/21/09.Lakeside Villasinvites Madison Perry AreaPerryChamber Members toLakeside Villas ApartmentsApartmentsfor a Business After HoursThursday, August 13, 20096PM to 7:30PM1988 Lakeside Dr. Madison(located across from Rabbit Run Theater –east of Stanton Park)A light dinner will be served with tours of the apartments and facilityfollowed by a ticket to the Rabbit Run Theater performance of:A play by Willy Russell Frank, a middle-aged English tutor, isdisillusioned and drinks too much. Rita, a young hairdresser thirstingfor knowledge, is forthright and headstrong. The two meet andforever change each other’s lives in this comedic fairy tale with aquizzical ending. (Comedy, general audience, 13 , L/C)Cost is 15.00 per person and includes a light dinner at LakesideVillas, the theater ticket with dessert served at intermission. Call428-3760 for reservations by Thursday, August 6th. Reservations areguaranteed – a block of seats have been reserved at the theater.
2009-2010Board of DirectorsThe following chamber members will serve as theexecutive board of the MPACC for a 1 year term beginningJuly 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2010.Chairman of the Board, Mike ZinnLee’s Machinery, 259-2824Vice-Chairman of the Board,Scott P. SchaferAttorney At Law, 428-6226Treasurer, Lynn ProkopBody Mechanics Therapeutic Massage, 428-0444Secretary, Laurie MartinMartin's Nursery Inc., 259-4556WELCOME NEW MEMBERSWe hope to see you soon and often!The following organizations have recently made an importantinvestment in their business by joining the Madison-Perry AreaChamber of Commerce. We thank them and hope you will considerthem for all of your personal and professional needs.SAM’S WHOLESALE CLUBM. KATHIE MOORE5600 Emerald Ct.Mentor, OH 44060440-352-7497www.samsclub.comwholesale products for business and consumersBOARD MEMBERSMark BashoreNorthcoast Optical, 428-2172Jan BurnettKeller-Williams, 259-4141Bob DameRed Mill Golf Practice Center, 259-4211Bill HollJack’s Pools & Spas, 428-6032Brint LearnedRabbit Run Community ArtsAssociation – 428-5913Cindy LindbergGrand River Cellars, 298-9838Jean MakeshLantern of Madison, 428-2664Virginia MarchPerry Public Library 259-3300Charlene MartoranaFrench Chiropractic, 428-1755Mary PeplowksiMadison Pet & Garden 428-1300Lorraine SearsFirstMerit Bank - 953-2184Rick AmosLake County Chambers of Commerce, 354-5366Cindy Girdler, CCEO-APPresident COOwww.mpacc.orgE-Mail exec@mpacc.orgMPACC NEWSPublished monthly by Madison-Perry AreaChamber of Commerce. Questions, comments andarticles should be directed to:MPACC PO Box 4 Madison, OH 44057(440) 428-3760 (440) 428-6668 FaxCORNERSTONE BREWING COMPANYROY BLALOCK JR.70 West Main St.P. O. Box 142Madison, OH ant and BreweryUse QuickBooks?Improve your clarity and comfort with this important businesssoftware package at our upcoming:“Lunch N Learn” sessionThursday, September 10, 2009 NOONMadison Public LibraryCall 428-3760 for reservationsSpace is limited – This is a members only eventJoin Scott Gregory, a local QuickBooks Specialist with Bottom LineAccounting Solutions, as he walks you through his “QuickBooksQuiz” while you enjoy lunch with fellow chamber members. Thissession will provide you with tips and insight to help you worksmarter and more effectively with QuickBooks. Scott will share hisexpertise with you and allow plenty of time for questions duringthe hour long program.David N. LeMondFinancial AdvisorUnbeatable Prices on Full Color Business CardsMAKING SENSE OF INVESTINGFree Pick Up and DeliveryComplete Business PrintingT-Shirts, Hats, Mugs r Signs, Banners, Vinyl LetteringAnd Much More2606 Hubbard RoadMadison, OH 44057Ofc. 440-417-1559Fax 877-567-3835Call Today for Your Quote!Office (440) 428-1832www.edwardjones.comFax (440) 585-2594Email: arlene@ObriensPrinting.com—2—
Thank You For Your Continued Support!Membership Investments received by July 20, 2009Crossroads Coin-OpD.K. Alexander Landscaping & Lawn CareDale A. Frangos Insurance Agency, Inc.David W. Foote, Jr. Insurance Agency, IncDaVita Inc - DVA Renal HealthcareDebonne VineyardsDeming Enterprises, Inc.DeRubertis Party CenterDoctor D Disc Jockey & Karaoke ServiceEagle Excavating, Inc.Edward JonesEnvironmental Technology Corp.Erie Shores Golf CourseFirstMerit Bank - MadisonFirstMerit Bank – PerryFrank’s Auto Body & RestorationFred’s Appliance, LLCFrench Chiropractic & Wellness CenterGabor EnterprisesGehring’s Agency, Inc.Geneva Chiropractic ClinicGilson Gardens & FloristGeorgio’s Oven Fresh PizzaGolden Leaf, Inc.Goodwill Industries of Ashtabula, Inc.Grand River CellarsGreat ClipsGunzelman Industrial ServicesHanahan & Assoc.-Healthcare for BusinessHayden Builders, Inc.Hearn Plumbing & Heating, LLCHenn, Mitchell , DDS, Inc.Heritage Hills CampgroundsHoward Hanna — Warren TeamHubbard Rd. Meadows Assisted LivingHuntington BankHydra Carpet CleaningI.G.M. Copy ProductsJ.P. Jenks, Inc.Jacks Pools & SpasJBI Painting & Powerwashing, IncJones Accounting Group, Inc.Keller-Williams -Jan BurnettKenneth E. Mears, CFP,CLU,CFSKish Heating & Cooling, Inc.Kristy’s Kritters, Inc.Affair to Remember Catering, LLCAgile Sign & Lighting MaintenanceAll For You Janitorial Inc.All Seasons GlassAmerican AlertAmerican Legion Post 112Amos Financial ServicesAnderson Heating-Cooling, Inc.Anderson Jewelers, Inc.Appelfeller, Dr. ThomasArcaros SaddleryArcola Building Co, IncAvalon/Glavis Pest Control Services, Inc.Babic & NebraskiBarone Contracting Company, Inc.Bates, and VinceBaymont Inn & SuitesBehm Family Funeral Homes, Inc.Bennett Machine & Stamping Co.Blackmore Roofing, Inc.Bluestone Perennials, Inc.Body Mechanics Therapeutic MassageBond, Sippola, DeJoy & Co.Brotzmans Nursery, Inc.Brunner Excavating, Inc.Buckeye Aluminum Foundry, Inc.Buckeye State Credit UnionC T ConsultantsC.M. Brown Nurseries, Inc.Cardinal WoodsCashen Readi-Mix & Building SupplyCebars Restaurant & TavernChamps Barber StylistsChapel Cove Development, Inc.ChemMastersChicago Title Insurance Co.Civic Member - Frederick CloseCivic Member - Mark WelchCivic Member - Mary Lou McCrackenCivic Member - Ward BuckClassic MadisonCommercial Truck & Fleet Service Corp.Continuum Home Care, Inc.Cornerstone Brewing CompanyCozy Acres Adult Care HomeCrabbs Surveying ServiceCraft Realty-Western Reserve PropCreative Memories Scraping with Genny(continued on page 4)EEFRD440-259-4358 Ph.800-489-0136 Toll Free440-259-5962 FaxRE“Beautify with JBI”SUESINTIYLLMATEFUSINTERIOR EXTERIOR RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIALPAINTING STAINING WALLPAPERING DECKS & MORE!SERVING LAKE, ASHTABULA,GEAUGA & CUYAHOGA COUNTIESwww.jbipainting.com—3—
Lake Auto & Scrap RecyclersLake Balance Company, Inc.Lake Carpet & MattressLake County Business JournalLake County East End YMCALake County Tax ServiceLake Health Madison CampusLakeland Community College EastLakeside VillasLantern of MadisonLayton Physical TherapyLees MachineryLuther MachineMacDivitt Rubber CoMadison Auto Works, Inc.Madison Food CenterMadison Historical SocietyMadison Local SchoolsMadison Local Schools TreasurerMadison Muffler & Auto, Inc.Madison Pet & GardenMadison Public LibraryMadison Rental CenterMadison TownshipMadison Valvoline Express CareMadison Veterinary HospitalMadison VillageMartins Nursery Inc.McCallisters Landscaping & Supply Inc.McGroarty EnterprisesMentor RVMetro Fleet - Joseph G. Rice EnterprisesMiddle Ridge Gardens,ltd.Mid-West Materials, Inc.Morrison & Sons TruckingNational Threaded Fasteners LTDNormandy Development CompanyNorth Coast OpticalNorth Coast Perennials, Inc.North Madison Mini StorageNorthcoast MemorialsNortheast MasonryNortheast Ohio InsuranceNorthern Dental SpecialistsNorthwest Savings BankO’Briens Minuteman PressOrthopedic Assoc. of Lake Co.Oxbow EngineeringPaquet Auto SalesParkers’ Pit Stop Drive ThruPease-Kerr Agency, Inc.Penguin Mechanical, Inc.PennyLane Gift ShoppePerlash Enterprises, Inc.Perry Coal & Feed Co.Perry Hardware DBA Village Train ShopPerry Local SchoolsPerry Public LibraryPerry TownshipPhoenix Residential CentersPikes Carstar Collision CenterPoling Masonry ConstructionPotti Funeral HomePrudential Select Properties - Don WelshPupcuts Grooming Salon, Inc.R. Rose & CompanyR. W. Sidley, Inc.R.L.S. ConstructionRabbit Run Community Arts AssociationRae-Ann Geneva Nursing & Rehab CenterRakes Carpet OneRed Mill Golf Practice Center LLCRediGo Food Mart #3Reeses ServiceResidence Inn by Marriott - MentorRichmond & Richmond Insurance Co.Rick’s Roofing & RemodelingRiverdale ContractingRod Wiley ConstructionRoemer NurseryRomans IV RestaurantRonald Welsh, Inc.Royal Inca AlpacasSafire Rose Beads & ThingsSahara Manufactured Home CommunitiesSam’s Wholesale ClubSands Mobile SalesSandy Ridge Hardscapes, Inc.Schiltz Crane, Inc.Scott P. Schafer, Attorney at LawSFI Electrical ContractorsSherwin WilliamsShipwatch CottageSilver Fox GunsmithingSines, Inc.Slovene Home for the AgedSports & SportsSt. Cyprian ChurchStar BeaconStarr’s Cars & Trucks, Inc.Stepping Stones Child Development CenterStewart LodgeStonEngraverStructural Concepts, Inc.Suburban Dog Training LLCSubway, MadisonSunleaf Nursery, LLPSuper Power ShowerTemple InlandTerry G’s Car WashThe Prudential Insurance Co. of AmericaThird Federal SavingsToby’s Hair StylistTop Shelf Barber StylistsTown Shopper MagazineTrice Chiropractic ClinicTwin Motors, Inc.Village of North PerryVillage of PerryWalker Floor Coverings LLCWal-MartWarren and Young PLLWest Orchards, LLCWestern Reserve Pole BuildingWiles and Richards AttorneysWirtzberger EnterprisesWoodforest National BankWorkforce Development & Continuing EducationX Press Printing Services, Inc.Zig’s Auto Service, Inc.—4—
MADISON-PERRY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE40th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING 2009Date:Monday, September 21, 2009Time: 12:30 PM Shotgun Start (Registration, Practice Tee 11-11:30AM)Place: Madison Country ClubFormat: Four-person Scramble 12:30 PMCost: 110 golf package per player (Includes: Golf, Cart, Boxed Lunch, Dinner)Contests: Putting Contest, Skill Shots, Giveaways, Raffle PrizesPARTICIPATION OPTIONS HOLE SPONSORSHIP/DOOR PRIZE 110.00 per golferLimited to 100 golfers 30/Person for Dinner OnlyCompany Name (exactly as it should appear in the program)Address:Phone:Contact:Type of sponsor:Total Enclosed: Madison Country Club will give a “BounceBack” coupon for each participant (can beredeemed with an accompanying paid guestfee and cart fee)ENTRY FORMEvent Sponsor— 150.00Contact Name:Sign at the hole with your company name (24” x 36”)Listing in the programListing in the Chamber newsletterListing in the Tribune & Madison MessengerCompany Name:Email Address: Go lf Package Dinner OnlyBeverage Cart Sponsor 250.00Name:Sign attached to the cart with company nameListing in the programListing in the Chamber newsletterListing in the Tribune & Madison MessengerEmail Address: Golf Package Dinner OnlyLuncheon Sponsors 250.00Snack Sponsor 250.00Sign with your company name (18” x 24”)Listing in the programListing in the Chamber newsletterListing in the Tribune & Madison MessengerName:Email Address: Golf Package Dinner OnlyName:Donation of gift certiificates and prizesIf you would like to donate any item for prizes, you willreceive recognition in the golf outing program, and alisting in the chamber newsletter.Email Address: Golf PackageHole Sponsors— 75.00Sign at the hole with your company name (18” x 24”)Listing in the programListing in the Chamber newsletterListing in the Tribune & Madison Messenger Dinner OnlyEntries will be based on first complete paid basis!No refunds given after September 5, 2009MAIL TO: M PACC—P.O. Bo x 4—Madison, OH 44057Door Prize donationFax # 440-428-6668 Phone # 428-3760— 5—
THANK YOUto all our companies who have committedto supporting the MPACC 40th Annual Golf Outingon September 21, 2009!Skill Prize SponsorsCT ConsultantsClassic—MadisonLayton Physical TherapyRed Mill Golf Practice Ctr.Beverage Cart SponsorsFirstMeritNorthwest Savings BankHole SponsorsKenneth E. Mears, CFP, CLU, CFSBarone Contracting Co, Inc.Zig’s Auto ServiceEdward JonesMitchell I. Henn, D.D.S., IncPike’s CARSTAR Collision CenterPrize ContributorsBond, Sippola, DeJoy & CoLake MetroParksStoneEngraverLake County YMCA—East EndThunder Hill Golf ClubLunch SponsorsFrench Chiropractic & Wellness Ctr.Snack SponsorsPlease Join the List!Many Opportunities Are Available!—6—
Lakeland’s Career Expo2009 is here!Last year over 700 job seekers attended the CareerExpo at Lakeland Community College and it’santicipated that more will attend this November.Surprisingly, last year even more 4 year collegegraduates attended than Lakeland students and alumni,so this can increase the types and levels of positionsfor which employers recruit.Lakeland Job Developer Mary Elyn Bove says “Now,more than ever, it’s important to find qualified applicants in the most cost-effective manner possible. Wehope employers will consider this unique recruitingevent as a vehicle for reaching the talent they need intheir organization.”Employer registration for Career Expo 2009 is now inprogress. The 100 Registration Fee includes 1 sixfoot table and 2 chairs, free parking for 2 cars, a linkto the employer’s website, listing in the directory ofemployer participants, breakfast bar and lunch provided for up to 2 recruiters. Space is limited soregister early – the deadline for registration & paymentis Monday, October 12, 2009.What: Career Expo 2009When: Wednesday, November 11th(10 am – 2 pm)Where: Lakeland Community CollegeAthletic and Fitness Center, 7700Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094Registration Form and event details:Available at http://careers.lakelandcc.edu/careerexpoFor registration questions, please contact:Barbara Britt (bbritt@lakelandcc.edu or440-525-7222)Soccer LeagueTournament InformationThe Madison Soccer League will behosting a soccer tournament, theweekend of November 7 & 8, 2009,in Madison. The soccer fields willbe at Stanton Park, MemorialFields, and the Madison High School.They wish everyone to benefit by hosting thissporting event. Please mark your calendars andplan accordingly for the tournament weekend thatwill attract outside communities traveling toMadison to participate in the soccer tournament.Take advantage of the extra amount of traffic andpeople coming into Madison by running specialsfor the tournament weekend to attract thosefamilies to visit your establishment. This year theyhave over 130 teams participating in the tournament.They also suggest any of you with outside signs towelcome all Madison Soccer Tournament participants to stop in your business and visit.Again, the goal here by hosting this soccer tournament is for Madison, the local and surroundingbusinesses, the soccer club and of course thekids playing to benefit from it. They planto provide a tournament weekend offun, competition, family togethernessand community growth.Please be a part of this wonderfulevent come November 7 & 8,2009, and the success thistournament will bring to allinvolved.LAKE COUNTY TAX SERVICE, INC.Darrel & Carol BrainardVoice: 440-259-5729Fax: 440-374-6040E-mail: LCTS@ADELPHIA.NET“Prompt Professional Services”Quick Book Support, New Business Formations, TotalPayroll Support, Individual & Business Tax Preparation—7—
MPACC 2009-2010 Membership DirectoryMadison-Perry AreaChamber of Commerce Received in Madison & Perry Homes & Businessesin October Ad deadline Friday August 21, 2009 Chamber members will be listed by type of business,and alphabeticallyFull Page 7.5” x 10”Every Homeand Businessin Perry andMadison willReceive aFREE Copy!!Quarter Page 3.666” x 4.917”Eighth Page 3.666” x 2.375”Don’t miss out — this “uniqueadvertising opportunity” only comesonce a year!! Call today to reserveyour space. With a glossy, 4-color“magazine-type” cover, and a largerformat (8-1/2" x 11"), the 2009-10MPACC Directory will certainly be animportant & useful publication, seenand referred to by everyone inMadison and Perry.Half Page 7.5” x 4.917”Ad Prices for 2008 MPACC Annual Membership DirectoryPremium Pages (Full Color, Glossy)Back Page. 600Inside Front Cover. 575Inside Back Cover. 525Full Page . 375w/spot color. 425w/full-color. 475To see last year’s directory or to schedule your business’ ad,please contact Bev Russo at 440/344-1895Half Page . 225w/spot color. 275w/full-color. 325Quarter Page. 135w/spot color. 185w/full-color. 235Eighth Page . 80w/spot color. 130w/full-color. 180To see last years directory or to schedule your business’ ad,please contact Bev Russo at 440/344-1895—8—
THANK YOUTo The Community For Your SupportOf The Community Social On The Square.This Year’s Event Was The Best One To Date!THANK YOUto our sponsorGazette Newspapers – Madison-PerryArea Chamber of Commerce – MadisonVillage and Madison TownshipTHANK YOUto our members that advertisedthe event on their business signsand print promotions.COMMITTEE MEMBERS INCLUDE:Brint Learned –Rabbit Run Community Arts AssociationBill Alvey – Madison Concertin the ParkAlyssa Weippert – Lake County EastEnd YMCAMatt Zapp & Krissy Grafton –Madison VillageDan Nichols – SFI Electrical –MC for the eventLynn Prokop – Body MechanicsLarry Advey – Madison TownshipBecke Schindler – Gazette NewspapersCindy Girdler – Madison-Perry AreaChamber of CommerceCommunity Signs – Paul Cook,Josh Kopczak, Don Eland,Chris Anderson, Max Ungers,Jeremy Woodworth - Madison TownshipDAY OF THE EVENT:Scott Pirc, Rich Giffin,Matthew Spisak, Michael Kraynik –Jason Chapman – Madison VillageTHE WINNER OF THE FIRST WINGCOOK OFF COMPETITION:Chicken and Thingspictured with Bert Covell, BoardChairman of the MPACCand Becke Schindler –GazetteNewspapers,sponsor of the wing cook-off.—9—
CHAMBER EVENTSMARK YOUR CALENDAR!Thursday, August 13, 2009 – Business After Hours –Lakeside Villas(see page 1)Thursday, September 10, 2009 – “Lunch N Learn” – Madison PublicLibrary – NOON – (see page 2)Monday – September 21, 2009 – MPACC 40th Annual Golf Outing –Madison Country Club – (flyer enclosed)October – Candidates Meeting – Date and Location TBALAKE COUNTY SAFETY COUNCILDate: Friday, August 21, 2009Time: Registration 11:15 a.m. – Meeting & Program 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.Place:
Oct 31, 2009 · Join Scott Gregory, a local QuickBooks Specialist with Bottom Line Accounting Solutions, as he walks you through his “QuickBooks Quiz” while you enjoy lunch with fellow chamber members. This session will provide you with tips and insight to help you work smarter and more effectively with QuickBooks. Scott will share his
