Events for September 2017

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

If you manage a non-profit organization, you won’t want to miss this informative seminar. Get the facts from lawyers that have worked with non-profits for decades and are knowledgeable in the issues facing them in today’s environment. Be part of the conversation and enjoy lunch with your peers and colleagues. Topics to be covered include: CROWDFUNDING: THE NEW FRONTIER IN FUNDRAISING We all hear a lot about crowdfunding and how much it can do for non-profits, but how much of that is hype, and what does it take to get a crowdfunding campaign in motion, let alone successful? This session will cover the state of crowdfunding and some basic legal and logistical considerations for getting a campaign launched. But most importantly, we’ll discuss the importance of “why” – for you, for your donors, and for your organization and its mission. MY VOLUNTEER DID WHAT?!?! Volunteers are the lifeblood of non-profit organizations. However, volunteers cannot be managed or controlled the way an employee can. By using volunteer guidelines, background checks, and smart management, a NPO can protect itself against well-intentioned, but wayward volunteers. These same types of procedures should also be utilized for employees. PANEL – STRATEGIC PLANNING: BEYOND SWOT In the words of Russell Ackoff, “managers do things right…leaders do the right things.” Strategic planning has become a bit of a buzz word, but in today’s economy and social/political environment, it is more important than ever. In this panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to hear experienced non-profit leaders share their thoughts on strategic planning and leadership, and how it has evolved in recent years. Read about the panelists on the event website www.gertsburglaw.com/bravenewworld ROUNDTABLE: SOCIAL MEDIA POLICIES AND PRACTICES

Made in America

 

An informative seminar on  

what it means from U.S. Customs experts, and legal experts

5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk in support of Extended Housing.  

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

Create a Business Plan that delivers results! Whether you’ve been in business for years or managing a  start-up, get a fresh perspective on your finances, budget, customers and marketing. Get the tools and guidance needed to write your business plan in this 3.5 hour workshop. Come away with:

· A list of goals and strategies,
· A market analysis specific to your industry,
· Demographic information,
· Ways of marketing  your product or services,
· Competitive Analysis,
· An understanding of how to calculate financial projections and other financial  statements,
· A Banker’s perspective,
· How to put together a formal business plan,
· User friendly worksheets that will set the stage for a great year!

Included with the cost of this class is a flash drive with market analysis for your specific business. Once registered please provide us with your NAICS code or a specific business description by calling 440-525-7706. Laptop computers will be provided in this class to view all data for class. We strongly suggest that if you are a pre-venture business or recent start-up, you should first attend our FREE On BASE Start-Up Business Training Class before attending this class. 

Register by 9/20/17 at: www.lakelandcc.edu/sbdc under Classes and Seminars or call 440-525-7706 for assistance
*Seating is Limited*
*Coffee and Water will be provided*
 
Presented by:
¨ Jim Gray-Owner of JPG Advisors, LLC & Business Advisor for the SBDC   
¨ Cathy Walsh, Director of the Lake/Geauga SBDC  
¨ Renee Mullen, Lending Manager at Cardinal Credit Union
¨ Ohio SBDC at Lakeland Community College
 


 
 

Join us for this engaging seminar and learn how to mitigate export compliance risks by developing a manual to ensure consistent policies and procedures to comply with EAR, ITAR and NAFTA as they relate to your international transactions.

This program is the first of a series of seminars on export compliance conducive to help companies create a fully customized manual. Who should attend: Compliance Officers, Business Development Executives, Sales Managers & Associates, Customer Service Managers & Associates, Shipping Managers & Associates.

Participants will receive a sample "Export Compliance Program Policies and Procedures Maunal."

Ongoing export compliance counseling and assistance is available to local companies through the Mentor International Trade Initiative.

Join us for a FREE half day workers’ compensation seminar presented by industry experts. The seminar qualifies
for safety credit(s) to apply to safety council, group rating or group retro requirements.

• Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) updates – Discount programs, rebates and grants: Are you
taking advantage of everything that is available? We will provide the latest information from BWC, outlining
the various programs, available discounts and grant opportunities that you should be exploring. Speakers:
Todd Keserich, Assistant Vice President, Client Services, CompManagement; and Barb Lessman, Account
Executive, CompManagement Health Systems
• Workplace first aid programs – OSHA and ANSI requirements, first aid kits and resources to keep your program
up to par. Speaker: Kacy Beauman, Project Manager, CompManagement
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Registration is easy! Simply send an email to clientservices@chsmco.com and include the attendee name, your
company name and BWC policy number. If you have questions, please contact Barb Lessman with CompManagement
Health Systems at LessmanB@chsmco.com or call 216.214.6522.

Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting
Candidates & Issues Luncheon