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MADEira FOR … FUN, DINING, STYLE and MORE |
The Madeira Summer Sidewalk Sale is coming July 21st thru July 25th join Madeira’s retail shops, restaurants, and small businesses in this mid-Summer event!
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FUN
· Bio Wheels Bike Shop
· The Bookshelf; Kids Club
· Camargo Personal Fitness
· Madeira Music School
· Ted’s Toy Store
DINING
· Choo Choo’s Restaurant;
· Embers Restaurant
· Ferrari’s Little Italy;
· Frieda’s Desserts
· Madeira Choice Meats
· TGI Fridays; |
STYLE
· Anne Rice Ltd.
· Camargo Trading Company
· Eye Care Optical of Madeira
· Gilson’s Engraving
· La Silhouette
· The Laurel House Shops
· Little Treasures Jewelry
· Madeira Jewelers
· Madeira Optical
· The Wardrobe Cincinnati |
and MORE
· First Financial Bank;
· Keidel Cabinetry & Appliance
· Kroger
· The Little Clinic, inside of Kroger
· Meyer’s Hardware & Rentals
· us bank |
Dear Members & Guests;
The last Chamber meeting was held on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009; approximately 15 people attended. During the meeting the Chamber membership reviewed and/or discussed the following:
· “Street Dance / Family Fest” the Chamber continues to meet with the Rec & Parks Board to assist in planning this event. This is a local event and we hope to get local Restaurants involved with this event, final details will be presented at the July 8 Chamber meeting.
· Madeira Schools are seeking assistance from businesses in Madeira to provide work/volunteer opportunities for Madeira High School Special Education Programs. If you can participate contact Lisa Surace at 985-6070.
· Independence Day Parade Thursday July 2 Miami Avenue will not be accessible between the hours of 6:30 p.m. until approximately 8:00 p.m. The Madeira Chamber of Commerce will have a booth at the Fireworks at Sellman Park and will conclude with a fireworks display at approximately 10:00 p.m.
The following businesses will be in the Chamber booth at the Fireworks:
1. Jim Taylor Remodeling
2. Edward Jones Investments
3. At Home Radon
4. Errands & Services
5. Finke Family Chiropractic
6. Camargo Insurance Agency
7. Stephen K. Shaw & Associates, Attorney
· Nominations for the new president (March 2010 – February 2012) need to be made by the end of July so we can have this person shadow the current president. Nominations should be submitted to Kristen Hertzer.
· Wednesday June 24, Lunch-n-Learn program from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm featuring; Michael Davis from “Specking CPR”, Madeira City Hall Council Chambers, RVSP Bruce Strickland 503-4404.
· Membership: 2009 YTD 190 / Local 92 / New 70 for the last 30 days 6 / 1 / 6
· Sunday June 28, Car Show, from 12 am to 4 pm. This event is held in Downtown Madeira. The Madeira Chamber of Commerce will have a booth at the Car Show and will be supported by Boy Scout Troop 209. The Chamber will be handing out new brochures highlighting over 91 businesses in Madeira.
The following businesses will be in the Chamber booth at the Car Show:
1. Finke Family Chiropractic
2. TJs Tech Solutions
3. Jim Taylor Remodeling
4. VIP Backrubs
5. New York Life
· Saturday August 15, Street Dance / Family Fest, Deadline for participation is August 1st booth fee is $50.
The next Chamber meeting will be on July 8th @ 12:00 p.m. at the Madeira City Building
New for 2009 ... Leads Exchange Luncheon we are currently looking for Madeira Chamber of Commerce businesses to host networking events at various locations on the 3rd Wednesday of each. This event will provide an opportunity to meet, greet, and trade business and marketing ideas.
The next Leads Exchange Luncheon will be on Wednesday, July 15, 2009; from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; and will be hosted by “Ted Fritz, TJs Tech Solutions” at Madeira City Hall, 7141 Miami Avenue, Madeira OH
If you are interested in being the Host for this event or for more information you can contact Melissa Zepf of CMS Insurance, (513-321-2000 x109) mzepf@cmsinsurance.com.
Thanks for your participation and support of the MADEira for MOMs event!!!
Kristen E. Hertzer
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Officers of the Madeira Chamber of Commerce: |
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President: |
Kristen E. Hertzer, National City Bank
7136 Miami Avenue
Madeira, Ohio 45243
(513) 272-4200 x-21499 |
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Vice President: |
Bruce Strickland, VIP Backrubs
1211 Meriweather Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45208
(513) 503-4404 |
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Secretary: |
Greta Tyson, Finke Family Chiropractic
6929 Miami Avenue
Madeira, Ohio 45243
(513) 272-9200 |
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Treasurer: |
Greg Goetz, Boy Scout Troop 209
7540 Miami Avenue
Madeira, Ohio 45243
(513) 891-9050 |
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Committee Assignments & Contacts: |
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Committees |
Mission |
Committee members |
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Constitution and Bylaws
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Shall periodically review the Constitution and Bylaws and shall advise the Board on additions, deletions, corrections and other recommended changes. |
Chair: Kristen Hertzer
Member: Greg Goetz |
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Finance |
Shall periodically review finances and recommend events and programs that can be funded based on membership fees, event fees and government support. |
Chair: Greg Goetz
Member: Kristen Hertzer |
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Issues
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Address issues pertinent to the business community. To research information and make recommendations to the full Board of Directors as necessary. This committee is responsible for keeping the business community informed about issues that will impact business locally. |
Chair: Susan Wisner
Members: Susan Gilson |
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Marketing
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Promote the Chamber and its activities to the community. Determine a marketing strategy to educate the community as to the work of the Chamber. Review marketing materials for branding consistency. |
Chair: Jackie Meddles
Members: Susan Gilson, Melinda Gardner, Susan Wisner |
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Membership
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Visits other members regularly and obtains feedback on Chamber programs. Reviews and recommends member benefits. Plan member recruitment & retention strategies. |
Chair: Greg Goetz
Members: Jackie Meddles, Damon DiBari |
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Nominations
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Provides names to the Chamber Board of Directors of interested Chamber Members willing to serve on the Board of Directors or as Chamber Officers in annual elections or vacancies. |
Chair: Kristen Hertzer
Members: Greg Goetz |
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Lunch and learn Programs |
Reviews potential training, educational and events/programs offered to and through the membership. Helps plan locations, speakers and other event details. |
Chair: Bruce Strickland
Members: |
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Events
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Develop and plan business development events for the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. |
Chair: Kristen Hertzer
Members: Susan Gilson, Melinda Gardner, Susan Wisner, Melinda Pence, Jackie Meddles |
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Networking Events |
Organize a monthly networking event for chamber members and guests. To be the “Host presenter” the participating businesses must be a member of the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. The Host presenters will be selected by a drawing of business cards from willing Chamber Members. |
Chair: Melissa Zepf
Members: Alexia Workman, Jim Taylor |
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Publicity
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Oversees both internal & external communication for the Madeira Chamber of Commerce. Internal communications includes producing the monthly meeting notices, membership directory and any other periodic information that needs to reach our membership. External communication includes all outside publicity and press relations. |
Chair:
Members: Greg Goetz, Jackie Meddles |
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Retention Task Force: |
Analyze membership retention data for the Chamber and develop a strategy for keeping Chamber members through enhanced member satisfaction. |
Chair: Greg Goetz
Members: Jackie Meddles, Damon DiBari |
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Madeira Chamber of Commerce Strategic Plan 2007 – 2010 |
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Strategic Plan [2007 - 2010] |
2009 Action |
2009 Timing |
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1. Develop creative networking opportunities for the Madeira business community |
Initiate new networking that will connect businesses to each other including conducting events at Madeira business locations. |
Network Planning: Leads Exchange Luncheon
First proposed event: January 2009. |
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2. Provide leadership in public relations / advertising / branding strategies to increase awareness and use of Madeira business and community offerings |
Provide leadership for a public relations/image campaign for the Madeira business community. |
On going: At each event promote “MADEira FOR … FUN, DINING, STYLE and MORE” as a brand, promote the Chamber with continued newspaper articles in local newspaper and support the Madeira Schools and local fund raiser events. |
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3. Provide member access to small business benefit programs including health, workman’s compensation, and other ancillary business benefits |
Continue to offer and expand on benefits programs to Madeira Chamber of Commerce members. |
On going: enrollment upon joining Chamber. Renewal each January 1. Explore additional benefits that could be offered to members. |
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4. Identify community activities where the Madeira Chamber of Commerce can play a supportive role |
Announce that the Madeira Chamber will be playing a supportive role only in community events, including the Art Fair, Street Dance, and Light up Madeira. |
January: Discuss with the Madeira City Manager and city leaders the changing role of the Madeira Chamber regarding City and Business events. |
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5. Recruit local leadership to serve on the Madeira Chamber Board. |
Recruit local leadership to serve on the Madeira Chamber Board. |
January: Issue Press Release requesting Board Volunteers by March, 2009 |
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