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March/April 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (see page 4 for more information) CLEVELAND HEALTH MICRO MARKETS, LLC, Patrick Connaughton, 440-653-1958, 32884 Fox Chappel Lane, Avon

com BEES 2 YOU, LTD, Ray Frank, 440-222-5292, 616 Landerwood, Avon Lake, OH 44012; frank111@yahoo.

com 9 ROUND FITNESS, Lou & Nancy Forconi, 440-937-0360, 2100 Center Road, Suite D; forconi@9roundfitness.com; 9round.

1 March/April 2016 UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL WELCOME NEW MEMBERS (see page 4 for more information) CLEVELAND HEALTH MICRO MARKETS, LLC, Patrick Connaughton, , Fox Chappel Lane, Avon Lake, OH 44012, pat@ctownmicromarket.com; LOWE S, Lori Thomas-McCarthy, , 1445 Center Road, Avon, OH 44011, lori.a.thomasmccarthy@store.lowes.com; lowes.com BEES 2 YOU, LTD, Ray Frank, , 616 Landerwood, Avon Lake, OH 44012; frank111@yahoo.com, no website listed BONEFISH GRILL, Michael Cook, , 1900 Crocker Road, Westlake, OH 44145, bg9608@bonefishgrill.com; 9 ROUND FITNESS, Lou & Nancy Forconi, , 2100 Center Road, Suite D; forconi@9roundfitness.com; 9round.com/avonohcenter IMAGE BUILDERS MARKETING, Scott Hughes, , 9780 Beechwood Drive, North Royalton, OH 44133, DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND, Anita Simko, , ext. 2610, 1404 E. Ninth Street, 6th Floor, Cleveland, 44114, asimko@dioceseofcleveland.org; WALKER WEALTH MANAGEMENT, Kevin Walker, , Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011, kwalker@ceteraadvisors.com; THE WOODS ON FRENCH CREEK, Elayne Newcomb Colorado Avenue, Avon, OH 44011, enewcomb@french -creek.net; THE GYM OF AVON LLC, Brigham Van Etten, , Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011, thegymtraining@gmail.com; MOSQUITO JOE OF SUBURBAN CLEVELAND, Dan Nicastro, , 379 Sycamore Circle, Avon Lake, OH 44012, dnicastro@mosquitojoe.com, LANDING POINT FINANCIAL GROUP, Susan Vasu, , Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011, susan.vasu@ampf.com, AAA, Terri Rangel, , Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011, trangel@aaaec.com MISSION STATEMENT To advance the economic interest of our members and thereby stimulate growth and development in the North Coast Region. BOARD MEMBERS OFFICERS President Past President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Ray Gilles Linda Hamann Jerry Cline Jennifer Pederson Ivy Arndt Ray Frank Tina Oprea Dan Repas Theresia Oreskovic Aisha Schoonover Geoffrey Smith Todd Wearsch TJ Worsencroft Patti Zinn PROFESSIONAL STAFF John Sobolewski Gylene Pelton Tammy Bertrand Executive Director Executive Assistant POM Marketing Manager North Coast Chamber of Commerce PO Box 275 Avon Lake, OH

MARCH/APRIL 2016 2 President s Letter To our Members: Clearly Spring is right around the corner. The sunshine and fresh makes everyone happy! Spring makes us think of golf and summer fun.

2 MARCH/APRIL President s Letter To our Members: Clearly Spring is right around the corner. The sunshine and fresh makes everyone happy! Spring makes us think of golf and summer fun. The Power of More Golf Tour is already scheduled, so be sure to mark those dates in your calendar or on your smart phone. If golf is not your cup of tee, there are many more opportunities to meet new people and have some fun at North Coast Chamber and Power of More events! Ray Gilles NCCC President Upcoming events are plentiful, with an event at the ever popular GK s Custom Polishing Business After Hours on April 5. Judy Kean, from Creative Space Art & More is having another networking opportunity immediately following GK s in the same industrial park. There is still time to get a table at the Power of More Business Showcase at the Gemini Center in Fairview on April 21. If you have been there before, you know that space is limited; adjustments have been made this year. There are a few spaces left so get your registration form in today! We have new websites and they are amazing!make sure to check them out. There are many opportunities to advertise through the website, newsletters, and s. See pages 8 and 9 in the newsletter for details. With all the event planning and work to get the new websites up and running, I would like to John, Tammy and Gylene for all the hard work! Enjoy! Happy Networking! Ray Gilles, Ray s Auto & Truck Service North Coast Chamber President MEMBER SPOTLIGHT OPPORTUNITY All members of the North Coast Chamber of Commerce are welcome to have their business spotlighted in our newsletter. If you would like to have your business featured in one of our newsletters, please Gylene at contact@powerofmorechambers.org. This is a great opportunity to let the chamber members know more about your business or organization. This is just one of the many chamber benefits that is provided at no charge. Please note that we only spotlight one member per issue so don t let this opportunity pass you by. Contact Gylene today!

3 Member Spotlight Never Missing an Opportunity to Assist Our Clients Jennifer Pederson, CPA NCCC Treasurer An advisor to private companies for nearly 40 years, Cohen & Company helps businesses and

From tax requirements levied by legislation such as the Affordable Care Act to best practices to help keep you compliant, our team proactively advises clients from day one.

Adding fire to the already burning flame, late last fall the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Administrator s Opinion stating it will team up with the IRS to more actively enforce these

That means if you re a business using independent contractors, particularly ones not under a business-tobusiness contract, you need to ensure now more than ever that they truly are independent

Our Never Miss Blog discusses the issue of classification, including voluntary disclosure opportunities and potential safe harbors, as well as the top 20 questions the IRS uses to determine if a

3 3 Member Spotlight Never Missing an Opportunity to Assist Our Clients Jennifer Pederson, CPA NCCC Treasurer An advisor to private companies for nearly 40 years, Cohen & Company helps businesses and their owners identify and seize opportunities to drive profitability and minimize tax obligations. From tax requirements levied by legislation such as the Affordable Care Act to best practices to help keep you compliant, our team proactively advises clients from day one. For example, one recurring tax issue we often counsel business owners on is the responsibility to properly classify workers as employees or independent contractors. Adding fire to the already burning flame, late last fall the Department of Labor (DOL) issued an Administrator s Opinion stating it will team up with the IRS to more actively enforce these classifications. That means if you re a business using independent contractors, particularly ones not under a business-tobusiness contract, you need to ensure now more than ever that they truly are independent contractors in the eyes of the IRS. If not, you risk fines, penalties and interest if subjected to an audit. Our Never Miss Blog discusses the issue of classification, including voluntary disclosure opportunities and potential safe harbors, as well as the top 20 questions the IRS uses to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or employee in more detail. With one of the largest tax and audit departments in Northeast Ohio, comprised of approximately 155 audit and 145 tax practitioners, and one of the most technically competent teams in the profession, we are equipped to stay on top of the numerous issues that impact our clients. The third largest CPA firms in Northeast Ohio and 75 th in the nation, our more than 400 professionals also provide integrated services beyond tax and accounting such as strategic business planning, transaction services, cloud accounting, management consulting, estate planning and wealth management. If you re a business using independent contractors, particularly ones not under a business-to-business contract, you need to ensure now more than ever that they truly are independent contractors in the eyes of the IRS. As a firm, service, quality, innovation and fun are the principals that drive us. Our extensive resources mean we can provide the technical depth of a national firm, but we remain immersed in the local and regional business environment and focused on serving our clients in exceptional ways. We invite you to engage with us to learn more. Reach out to Jenn Pederson, CPA, at jpederson@cohencpa.com, a tax manager at the firm and North Coast Chamber of Commerce member who works closely with growing companies and their accounting departments. Or connect with us at or on LinkedIn or Facebook.

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7 Calendar of Events for April June, 2016 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 No charge Tuesday, April 19, 2016 $20 Power of More: Business After Hours No RSVP is required.

7 7 Calendar of Events for April June, 2016 Tuesday, April 5, 2016 No charge Tuesday, April 19, 2016 $20 Power of More: Business After Hours No RSVP is required. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and adult beverages. 5-7 p.m. Mayor s Lunch for West Shore Chamber Mayor Sutherland 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. GK s Custom Polishing 1215 Lear Industrial Parkway Avon, OH LaCentre Detroit Road Westlake, OH Wednesday, April 20, 2016 $20 Thursday, April 21, 2016 See price sheet for cost of space desired Wednesday, April 27, 2016 $20 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 $20 Wednesday, May 18, 2016 No charge Wednesday, May 25, 2016 No charge Joint Chamber Lunch for Fairview Park, North Olmsted, and Olmsted Chambers 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fairview Business Showcase 2-6 p.m. NCCC Lunch Guest speaker: Bob DiBiasio from Cleveland Indians 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. POM JOINT CHAMBER LUNCH Guest speaker: Fred DiGrandis, President of Global Center of Health Innovation 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Power of More: Business After Hours No RSVP is required. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cash bar. 5-7 p.m. Power of More: Bagels and Business Cards RSVP required. Enjoy complimentary bagels and coffee. 7:30-9:00 a.m. Polaris Career Center 7285 Old Oak Blvd Middleburg Heights, OH Gemini Center Lorain Road Fairview Park, OH Fratello s Italian Restaurant Electric Blvd. Avon Lake, OH Emerald Event Center (Residence Inn) Just Imagine Drive Avon, OH Hooley House Sperry Drive Westlake, OH Montrose Kia 5033 Detroit Rd. Sheffield, OH Friday, June 3 (See flier for prices) NCCC Golf outing Shotgun Start - 10:30 am NORTH COAST CHAMBER Sweetbriar Golf Course 750 Jaycox Road Avon Lake, OH Thursday, June 16, 2016 $20 Wednesday, June 29, 2016 No charge POM JOINT CHAMBER LUNCH 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Power of More: Business After Hours No RSVP is required. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and cash bar. 5-7 p.m. Frostville Museum Cedar Point Rd. North Olmsted, OH Rue Detroit Road Avon, OH

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11 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE SPONSOR Your

directly to your web site. Limit of 12 Site Sponsors.

11 11 ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE SPONSOR Your company's logo will appear on every page of the Chamber's web site. Prospective clients can click on your logo and go directly to your web site. Limit of 12 Site Sponsors. Also includes: Enhanced Listing and Second Category Listing in Membership Directory. Investment - $480 per year.

12 Newsletter Ad Rates Full Page $250 an issue or $1250 per year (6 issues) Size: 7" x 9 1/2" high 1/8 Page $75 per issue $300 per year (6 issues) Size: 3 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" high 1/4 Page $100 per issue $500 per year (6 issues) Size: 3 1/2" wide x 4 1/2" high Business Card $50 per issue $200 per year (6 issues) Size: 3 1/2" x 2" high 1/2 Page $150 per issue $650 per year (6 issues) Size: 7" wide x 5" high

13 PLACE YOUR AD HERE CONTACT TAMMY BERTRAND AT 440-371-1353 1/2

13 13 PLACE YOUR AD HERE CONTACT TAMMY BERTRAND AT /2 Page $150 per issue $650 per year (6 issues) Size: 7" wide x 5" high

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107 Main Street Dayton, TN (423)

107 Main Street Dayton, TN (423) Dayton Chamber of Commerce Membership Information Form BUSINESS INFORMATION Firm/Business Name Mailing Address Mailing City State Zip Physical Address (If different from mailing) Billing address (if different