Events for February 2017

Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce
Feb 2 Coffee Contacts
The Original Coffee Contacts!
Free Coffee & Networking
Each attendee invited to give short commercial and bring marketing materials
Hosted by the Mentor Area & Eastern Lake County Chambers of Commerce
  • Date:
    February 2, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Great Lakes Mall (in the space next to Aeropostale, near Gloria Jean's)
    7850 Mentor Ave.
    Mentor
  • Contact:
    Mark Wainwright
  • EMail:
    mwainwright@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, February 2
    8:00am-9:00am    
  • Fees/Admission:

    Free!

Feb 4 AAA Membership Upgrade Offer-Free Umbrella
AAA East Central Mentor Branch office
When you visit your local AAA East Central office and upgrade your membership to AAA Plus OR AAA Premier you will receive a FREE umbrella as a thank you gift!!  One offer per household while supplies last.  Offer expires 2/28/17.  In addition to upgrades, you can also take advantage of this offer when you open a new Plus or Premier Membership.
   
See you local AAA office at 6980 Heisley Road, Mentor or Call today 440-974-0990


 
  • Date:
    February 4, 2017
  • EMail:
    jcampagne@aaaec.com
Feb 7 Make a Valentine's Day Masterpiece! Ladies Paint Night
Join us for a fun night surrounded by diamonds and laughter while Arastasia Rolain of Arastasia Photography provided step-by-step instructions for creating a fun Valentine’s Day masterpiece, while you socialize and enjoy light snacks and beverages.
-Door Prizes
-Snacks and Beverages
-Extra discounts good until 2/28/2017

Like us on Facebook and be sure to write your name with “Howard’s Paint Night” to RSVP. (click on the “tickets available” paypal link)

Limited spots available.
 
  • Date:
    February 7, 2017
  • Time:
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Howard's Jewelery Center at the Great Lakes Mall
    7850 Mentor Ave. #920
    Mentor
  • Contact:
    Nicole Hostetler
  • EMail:
    nicoleh@howardsjewelrycenter.com
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, February 7
    6:00pm-8:00pm
Feb 9 SBA Programs and Networking Event
Are you a Small Business Owner interested in finding out more about the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan programs? Have you ever considered selling your product or services to the Federal Government? Are you a banker, CPA or other professional who would like to know more about the SBA as a resource for your clients?

Then join us for this SBA programs breakfast seminar designed to help small businesses that want to expand by providing information on the various SBA lending programs, government contracting programs and other SBA resources available. The SBA representatives will explain in detail the types of programs available, where to find the resources and what to know about the lending and government contracting application process. Topics to be discussed include:
                                                                                                                                                           
  • Types of SBA Programs
  • Small Business Advantages
  • Finding the Resources 
  • Building a Relationship with Your Banker and Finding SBA lenders
  • Understanding the Loan Application Process and Eligibility Criteria 
  • Government Contracting Programs

Plus, network with peers and other professionals in the local   small business community. Must Register online for this event by 2/8/17.
 
Presented by: 
  • Thomas R. Sangrik, Lender Relations, U.S. SBA at the Cleveland District Office
  • Martin Gareau, Director of SBCC and SBDC Business Counselor at Lakeland
  • Raymond Graves, Lender Relations Specialist, U.S. SBA at the Cleveland District Office
  • Various Business Banking Experts

Organized by the Ohio Small Business Development Center at Lakeland Community College and the Euclid Chamber of Commerce.
 

 
  • Date:
    February 9, 2017
  • Time:
    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://clients.ohiosbdc.ohio.gov/reg.aspx?mode=event&event=82370003
  • Location:
    Euclid Public Library
    631 E. 222nd St., Euclid
  • Contact:
    440-525-7706
  • EMail:
    ACattell@lakelandcc.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, February 9, 2017 from 8:30am to 11:am
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free and Includes Continental Breakfast
Feb 10 Coffee & Conversation
Join us for the first Coffee & Conversation of the 2017! Speakers include:

State Representative John Rogers
State Representative Ronald Young
State Senator John Eklund
  • Date:
    February 10, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Holiday Inn 306
    7701 Reynolds Rd.
    Mentor
  • Contact:
    Al DiFranco
  • EMail:
    adifranco@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:

    Friday, February 10
    7:30am-9:00am

  • Fees/Admission:
    $5
Feb 10 Lunch and Learn: Cyber Security Awareness 101
Lunch and Learn: Cyber Security Awareness 101

What are the threats? How do they try to get into our systems? How can you prevent it? What do you do if you have been breached?

Presented by: Josh Rosen, VP and Cybersecurity Lead, Cornerstone IT

Sponsored by: Lakeland Community College Holden University Center and Cornerstone IT
  • Date:
    February 10, 2017
  • Time:
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    Lakeland Community College Holden University Center
    4242 SR306
    Kirtland
     
  • Contact:
    Al DiFranco
  • EMail:
    adifranco@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Friday, February 10
    11:00am-1:00pm
     
  • Fees/Admission:
    $15 (includes lunch)
Feb 11 AAA Membership Upgrade Offer-Free Umbrella
AAA East Central Mentor Branch office
When you visit your local AAA East Central office and upgrade your membership to AAA Plus OR AAA Premier you will receive a FREE umbrella as a thank you gift!!  One offer per household while supplies last.  Offer expires 2/28/17.  In addition to upgrades, you can also take advantage of this offer when you open a new Plus or Premier Membership.
   
See you local AAA office at 6980 Heisley Road, Mentor or Call today 440-974-0990


 
  • Date:
    February 11, 2017
  • EMail:
    jcampagne@aaaec.com
Feb 15 Business After Hours at Holiday Inn 306
Join us for a Family Feud game night! Sign up as a team or on your own and we can create a team for you!
  • Date:
    February 15, 2017
  • Time:
    5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location:
    Holiday Inn 306
    7701 Reynolds Rd.
    Mentor
  • Contact:
    Al DiFranco
  • EMail:
    adifranco@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, February 15
    5:30pm-8:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free!
Feb 16 Coffee Contacts Decaf
The Original Coffee Contacts Decaf!
Free Coffee & Networking
Each attendee invited to give short commercial and bring marketing materials
Hosted by the Mentor Area & Eastern Lake County Chambers of Commerce
  • Date:
    February 16, 2017
  • Time:
    8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location:
    Brew Mentor
    9528 Diamond Centre Dr.
    Mentor    
  • Contact:
    Mark Wainwright
  • EMail:
    mwainwright@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, February 16
    8:00am-9:00am
  • Fees/Admission:
    Free!        
Feb 18 AAA Membership Upgrade Offer-Free Umbrella
AAA East Central Mentor Branch office
When you visit your local AAA East Central office and upgrade your membership to AAA Plus OR AAA Premier you will receive a FREE umbrella as a thank you gift!!  One offer per household while supplies last.  Offer expires 2/28/17.  In addition to upgrades, you can also take advantage of this offer when you open a new Plus or Premier Membership.
   
See you local AAA office at 6980 Heisley Road, Mentor or Call today 440-974-0990


 
  • Date:
    February 18, 2017
  • EMail:
    jcampagne@aaaec.com
Feb 20 CE Directives Update
  • Date:
    February 20, 2017
  • Time:
    9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location:
    Snivley Inc.
    7980 Tyler Blvd.
    Mentor, OH 44060
  • EMail:
    kholizna@kent.edu
  • Date/Time Details:
    Monday, February 20, 2017
    9:00am-11:30am
  • Fees/Admission:
    $25
Feb 23 Liz Ferro to Speak at United Way of Lake County's Feb 23rd Breakfast Speaker Series
Join United Way of Lake County's Women's Leadership Council as they welcome Liz Ferro, Founder & CEO of Girls With Sole at their first Breakfast Speaker Series of 2017. Liz has been featured on the NBC Today Show, in Self magazine, Runner's World and Family Circle magazine and is the author of the book Finish Line Feeling. She will speak about "The Power of the Sole," and has been described by many as uniquely uplifting and powerfully inspirational. Liz Ferro has crossed many finish lines in life. And not just the 26.2 Marathon she's completed in all 50 states. Liz has journeyed from foster child and sexual abuse survivor to marathon runner, Ironman Triathlon competitor, wife, mother and author, to founder of the nationally recognized non-profit organization, Girls With Sole (GWS) GWS works to empower the minds, bodies and souls of girls who are at risk or have experienced abuse of any kind. Learn how GWS teaches girls to believe in themselves and to “Lace Up for a Lifetime of Achievement.” Liz will share how the POWER principles of Perseverance, Optimism, Wisdom, Energy and Resilience guide her and GWS to keep moving forward no matter what life throws at them. She’ll also share how you, too, can adopt these principles to gain joy and fulfillment while reminding us to believe in ourselves and our dreams. Register now while seats last!
  • Date:
    February 23, 2017
  • Time:
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Website:
    https://www.uwlc.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=74
  • Location:
    Pine Ridge Country Club
    30601 Ridge Rd, Wickliffe, OH 44092
  • Contact:
    440-639-1131
  • EMail:
    tlewis@uwlc.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Thursday, February 23, 2017
    7:30 am – 9 am
  • Fees/Admission:

    $35 per person (Includes Breakfast)
    $10 Women's Leadership Council Members (Includes Breakfast)

Feb 25 AAA Membership Upgrade Offer-Free Umbrella
AAA East Central Mentor Branch office
When you visit your local AAA East Central office and upgrade your membership to AAA Plus OR AAA Premier you will receive a FREE umbrella as a thank you gift!!  One offer per household while supplies last.  Offer expires 2/28/17.  In addition to upgrades, you can also take advantage of this offer when you open a new Plus or Premier Membership.
   
See you local AAA office at 6980 Heisley Road, Mentor or Call today 440-974-0990


 
  • Date:
    February 25, 2017
  • EMail:
    jcampagne@aaaec.com
Feb 28 MACC Monthly Meeting
Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
State of the City Luncheon with City Manager Ken Filipiak
  • Date:
    February 28, 2017
  • Time:
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location:
    LaMalfa Center
    5783 Heisley Rd.
    Mentor
  • Contact:
    Mark Wainwright
  • EMail:
    mwainwright@mentorchamber.org
  • Date/Time Details:
    Tuesday, February 28
    11:30am-1:00pm
  • Fees/Admission:
    Members: $25
    Non-members: $30