13.3.12 fairview park chamber of commerce store opening
1. VOLUME 11, ISSUE 2 MARCH - APRIL 2013
OFFICERS
President
Angela Erdelack
Past President
Janene Kubit
Vice President
Brion Deitsch
Second Vice President
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Julie Bialowas
Treasurer
2:00pm - 7:00pm
Kathy Murphy
Executive Director
Gemini Center
John Sobolewski 21225 Lorain Rd.
Executive Assistant Fairview Park
Sharon Matthews
BOARD MEMBERS Registration form and sponsorship
Richard Dunson info. on pages 5 and 6 of this newsletter.
Sue Dunson
Mike Polito
Tim Sacko
Dr. Todd Smith Limited Spaces Available!
Gary Snyder
Marjorie Snyder Reserve Your Space Today!
CONTACT US
Fairview Park
Chamber of Commerce
This event will be FREE and open to the public.
PO Box 26047
Fairview Park, OH 44126 Questions, call 440-779-7396
440-779-
440-779-7396
fpchamber@gmail.com
www.fairviewparkchamber.org
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President’s Letter
To Our Members: rate if paid by March 15th so don’t
delay! Contact Sharon at 440-779-7396
Please join me in for a registration form or visit our web-
welcoming our two site at www.fairviewparkchamber.org
newest board
members: Angela Erdelack,
President
Timothy Sacko of
North Coast Credit FAIRVIEW PARK CHAMBER BOARD
Union and Dr. Todd Smith of Fairview
Park Chiropractic Center. They will
make a great addition to our board.
Please plan to attend the upcoming
Mayor’s Breakfast on March 13th from
7:30a-9:00a at the Gemini Center.
In this newsletter you will find infor-
mation about our Business Showcase.
This is a great event to “Showcase” your
From left to right, Front Row: Kathy Murphy, Janene Kubit, Julie
business. Last year, we had over 450 Bialowas, (Mayor Patton), Back Row: Dr. Todd Smith, Sue Dunson,
attendees. Also, there is a discount Marjorie Snyder, Brion Deitsch, Richard Dunson, Timothy Sacko, Angela
Erdelack (Not pictured: Mike Polito and Gary Snyder)
COUNTY PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES
Those in attendance at the February 13th network- Note that the document is fairly technical and pro-
ing luncheon witnessed a dynamic and informative vides descriptions of a large portion of, but not all,
presentation by two representatives of the Cuya- county business programs that currently exist.
hoga County government: District 1 Councilman
Dave Greenspan and Director of Development That is where I come in. In fulfilling my position
Larry Benders. with the City of Fairview Park, I have gained a
working knowledge of county development
During the course of the presentation, Director activities and programs. Furthermore, in some
Benders introduced a number of county programs instances, I serve as the municipal administrator of
geared toward helping local businesses launch, these programs. Please feel free to use me as a
grow, and succeed. These programs concern resource for technical assistance and clarification.
everything from microloans to commercial property
redevelopment, large scale attraction of new If you have questions, please email me
businesses and workers to training existing matthew.hrubey@fairviewpark.org or call me at
workers. 440-356-4499.
The resources of Cuyahoga County are many,
and I urge all of you to review the document outlin- Best wishes,
ing the components of the Western Reserve Fund. Matthew T. Hrubey
Development Administrator
CLICK HERE TO VIEW WESTERN RESERVE FUND City of Fairview Park
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AT&T Opens New Location in Fairview Park
AT&T has opened a new Visitors can test-drive
1,700 square-foot retail store new devices and services,
in Fairview Park to serve the including the latest 4G LTE
growing number of customers smartphones and tablets and
using and shopping for smart- AT&T U-verse® TV, the fast-
phones, tablets, connected est growing TV provider in
devices and advanced wire- the U.S. Visitors participating
less products and services. in the store’s opening event
The new store is located at were also provided a special
20669 Center Ridge Road, opportunity to try a computer-
Fairview Park, 44126 in the ized texting-while-driving
Westgate Shopping Center. simulator, highlighting the
AT&T Ohio Vice President Rob Reynolds; AT&T Ohio Regional Sales Manager
Marilyn Petroff; Fairview Park Mayor Eileen Patton; State Senator Tom Patton; State dangers of texting while
At a grand opening event Representative Nan Baker (AT&T Store Manager Brandon Myers is behind Repre- behind the wheel.
sentative Baker); Fairview Park City Schools Superintendent Brion Deitsch; Fairview
and ribbon-cutting ceremony, Park Chamber of Commerce Executive Director John Sobolewski
local dignitaries collaborated AT&T stores are
with AT&T to further spread the company’s ‘It Can designed for fast service. “We are focused on making
Wait’ message, raising awareness of the dangers of our customers’ experience exceptional, and for our
texting while driving. retail stores that begins with a convenient location,
inviting store layout and helpful, knowledgeable staff,”
"Every day, my constituents rely more and more said Larry Evans, vice president and general manager
on mobile technology in communicating with others,” for AT&T in Ohio. “Whether you’re shopping for per-
said State Senator Tom Patton. "AT&T's ever-growing sonal use, your business or just for fun, we’re here to
investment in our area proves that we are succeeding help you find the right solution. Our newest retail store
in creating an economic environment that works for and our focus on the ‘It Can Wait’ campaign are the
businesses and expands job opportunities. And, the latest examples of our investment in the Cleveland
inclusion of the ‘It Can Wait’ message serves as an area and our commitment to connecting this community
important reminder that we must use this technology with the nation’s largest 4G network.”
safely.”
Store hours are Monday through Saturday,
“AT&T’s new store will be a welcome addition to 10:00am to 8:00pm and Sunday, 11:00am to
our community, bringing jobs and services for our con- 5:00pm. AT&T has more than 70 retail locations in
sumers,” said State Representative Nan Baker. “We Ohio. To find the nearest AT&T store or Device Support
appreciate this company’s continued local investments Center near you, visit www.att.com/find-a-store or
in stores and employees, and their shared concern www.att.com/dsc.
that we must change texting-while-driving behaviors to
save lives.”
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
East of Chicago Fairview Tavern Real Estate Showcase
TV Lifestyles
Mark Snyder Robert Valore Brenda Love
21800 Center Ridge Rd. 21867 Lorain Rd. 420 Parkview Dr.
Rocky River, OH 44116 Fairview Park, OH 44126 Sheffield Lake, OH 44054
440-333-7700 440-799-4200 216-323-0051
www.eastofchicago.com www.thefairviewtavern.com www.realestateshowcasetv.us
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Fairview Park Chamber Membership Application
___BUSINESS MEMBER*= $125 ___ASSOCIATE MEMBER = $30
*ALL NEW MEMBERS ALSO PAY A ONE-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF $25.00
BUSINESS NAME ________________________________________________________
MEMBER NAME ________________________________________________________
TITLE _______________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS _______________________________________________________
CITY________________________________STATE_______ZIP __________________
PHONE_____________________________ FAX ______________________________
EMAIL_______________________________WEBSITE _________________________
BUSINESS SPECIALTY ____________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED BY ______________________________________________________
PAYMENT: ( ) CHECK #________ ( ) VISA ( ) MASTERCARD
CARD #_____________________________ EXP DATE ________ 3-DIGIT CODE ______
NAME ON CARD ________________________________________________________
BILLING ADDRESS ______________________________________________________
SIGNATURE _______________________________________ DATE _______________
SEND APPLICATION AND PAYMENT TO:
FAIRVIEW PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. BOX 26047
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH 44126
