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Linking Business with Community.

   377 West Liberty Street                           In this Issue: Leadership Wooster applications                     March 2020
   Wooster, Ohio 44691                                     now available. Apply today! Page 4                        woosterchamber.com

         Register today for the Wayne County Home & Garden
          Show celebrating its 30th year at the Fairgrounds!

       With spring just around the          curtains, electric and water,
       corner, The Wayne County             plus advertising to over 40,000
       Home & Garden Show is
       returning for its 30th season on
                                            households through our
                                            various promotions throughout
                                                                                               Celebrating 30 Years!
       April 25 and 26, 2020, at the        surrounding counties including              Saturday & Sunday • April 25 & 26
       Wayne County Fairgrounds.            radio, social media, billboards,            at the Wayne County Fairgrounds
                                            flyers, posters and newspaper
       Our Home & Garden Show is
                                            advertisements.
       known for providing the perfect
       place for over 200 exhibitors        In addition to exhibits, the
       to feature their products and        Home & Garden Show will
       services to the general public       feature new car displays, floral
       at the lowest exhibit price in the   displays, a floral competition,
       region. And, with the largest        a children’s garden with free
       attendance in the region with        activities, plant sale, traditional
       20,000 visitors, the Wayne           fair food concessions from
       County Home & Garden Show            a variety of our local vendors,
       allows your business to reap         as well as music and a
       the benefits of increased            wine garden!
       brand awareness, sales leads,
                                            Don’t delay! Register now
       merchandise sales and the
                                            to secure your booth space
       opportunity to network with
                                            by visiting our website www.
       other trades.
                                            woosterchamber.com/wayne-
       Exhibitors will receive exhibit      county-home-garden-show for
       space, backdrops and side            a copy of the event contract.
                                                                                      The event is sponsored by:

    Come to the 2020 Home & Garden Show to see the latest in lawn care, home repair, and seasonal plants.

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New Members                                                                                                                                                                                                             New Members

    Cookie Snob                                                                   DS Benefits Group                                                          Kasburg Insurance                                              Stoney Creek Landscaping                             Top Flite Financial                                 Window Nation
    Cookie Snob is a delivery only sugar cookie                                   – Helping Companies Thrive                                                 Kasburg Insurance has been family owned                        Stoney Creek Landscaping (SCL) has been serving      Top Flite Financial has been a hometown             The Window Nation team pride themselves on
    company that has been established and well                                    DS Benefits Group was recently named one                                   and operated since 1986. Offering Medicare                     the Wayne County & surrounding areas since           mortgage lender serving the state of Ohio since     building relationships and helping people. From a
    crafted for 17 years. They take orders for special                            of the Best Employers in Ohio. The company’s                               Supplements, Medicare Advantage Plans,                         2005. SCL is a design - build company that offers    2016. In November of 2019, a new location was       young age, Owners, Harley and Aaron knew they
    events such as weddings, birthdays, graduations,                              focus is helping its clients create environments                           Affordable Care Act under 65 Health Insurance,                 attractive and functional landscape designs with     opened to expand their services to Wayne County.    would be third-generation window replacement
    retirement, baby showers, bridal showers, office                              that maximize employee satisfaction and                                    Auto, Home, Life and Retirement Planning.                      high quality installations for any budget. The       Their team prides themselves in being invested      and roofing experts.
    parties, classroom parties and more. They have                                performance. There are so many factors that                                Insurance can be complicated but contacting                    goal at Stoney Creek Landscaping is to create        in the communities they serve and creating a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     From the products to the installation, to the
    several styles of cookie cutters and do special                               impact a company’s success, and DS Benefits                                The Kasburg Insurance Agency should not be.                    functional and aesthetically pleasing outdoor        comfortable environment within the mortgage
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     schedule, to the unique nature of your home.
    holiday cookie assortments for Valentine’s Day, St.                           Group helps companies look at their business                               Please contact Jaclyn Kasburg at 330-858-                      environments including patios, retaining walls,      lending process to the clients they serve. Their
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Their team listens carefully to your questions
    Patrick’s Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and                          from a variety of different perspectives, so that                          2823 or by email jaclynkasburg@gmail.com.                      landscape lighting, fire places, outdoor kitchens,   goal is to provide you with excellent customer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and concerns, and applies their expertise –
    Christmas.                                                                    they can position themselves as the employer                               Kasburg Insurance is located at 266 East Main                  and year round maintenance services. Adding a        care and provide you with the most competitive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     earned through hours of ongoing training and
                                                                                  of choice.                                                                 St. Smithville, OH 44677. Kasburg Insurance looks              well designed landscape to your residence will       mortgage rate possible for affordable property
    Cookie Snob can be a contacted at +1 (330)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       education on the latest technology, products,
                                                                                                                                                             forward to servicing you!                                      increase property value and eye appeal.              loans.
    749-4461, thecookiesnob@yahoo.com and on                                      To learn more, visit www.dsbenefitsgroup.com or                                                                                                                                                                                                    and techniques - to meet every expectation for a
    Facebook.                                                                                                                                                                                                               Contact SCL at 330-466-3181 or email                 For more information on Top Flite Financial’s
                                                                                  call (330) 591-4578 for more information.                                                                                                                                                                                                          beautiful, affordable, and flawless renovation.
                                                                                                                                                                        Join the Wooster Chamber team                       office@stoneycreeklandscape.com to discuss           services please call 330-758-7542 or email at
                                                                                                                                                                     in welcoming all of the new members                                                                         rcuffle@topflitefinancial.com. You can also visit   For more information contact their team in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            your next project! View their photo gallery at
                            Interested in becoming a member? Visit us online at woosterchamber.com.                                                                               this month!                                                                                    tffbuckeyes.com for more information!               Mentor, Ohio at (216) 815-0300.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            www.stoneycreeklandscape.com

                                                         Nov. 2019            Dec. 2018      Dec. 2019                                                  Nov. 2019             Dec. 2018                Dec. 2019
                           Unemployment,                                                                       Labor Force, Employed
                                                            3.3%                3.7%            3.4%                                                      61,600               60,000                    61,800
                           United States                                                                       Wayne County
          Economic
         Indicators        Unemployment,
                           Ohio
                                                            3.8%                4.8%            3.8%
                                                                                                               Labor Force, Unemployed
                                                                                                               Wayne County
                                                                                                                                                           1,900                  2,400                  1,900
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Interested in membership
                           Unemployment,
                           Wayne County
                                                            3.1%                4.0%            3.1%
                                                                                                               Wayne County Sales
                                                                                                               Tax by Month
                                                                                                                                                      $976,705.50            $943,700.47              $995,815.90
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            “Your” Pizza Shop
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 with the Wooster Chamber?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Wooster “Your” Pizza Shop is family owned and            As a member of the Wooster
               2020 Board of Directors                                           Chamber Staff                     When finished with this newsletter, please recycle it.                 Small Business                    operated. They offer pickup, dine-in and delivery!       Chamber, you have the opportunity to
    Executive Board         James Smail                Tom Pukys                                                                                                                           Counseling                       “Your” Pizza Shop serves pizza, wings, subs,
    Kevin Day
                            Farmer’s                   Wayne Economic                       Justin Starlin                                        Samira Zimmerly                                                                                                                    participate in money-saving programs,
                            National Bank              Development Council                  President                                             Director of Events & Programs                                             chicken, JoJo’s, salads and appetizers. They are
    Chair,                                                                                  330-262-5735                                          330-262-5735                                                                                                                       receive weekly correspondence, utilize
    Western
                            Board Members
                                                       Jeff Smith                           jstarlin@woosterchamber.com                           szimmerly@woosterchamber.com                                              open Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday and
    Reserve Group                                      The Apple Creek
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m.-8 p.m.        advertising outlets reaching 20,000+
                            Jon Jameson                Banking Co.
    Bill Sheron
                            Schaeffler                 Stephen Smyth                                                                                                                                                        Conveniently located at 503 E. Liberty Street in         individuals each month, attend
    Past Chair,                                                                             Katie Foster                                          Michelle Rothgery
    Wooster
                            Matthew Long
                                                       GOJO Industries
                                                                                            Communications & Events Coordinator                   Administrative Assistant                                                  Wooster, Ohio. Call for “Your” Pizza today at            networking events, be a part of a 700+
    Community Hospital                                 Martha Starkey                       330-262-5735                                          330-262-5735
                            Critchfield, Critchfield
                                                                                            kfoster@woosterchamber.com                            mrothgery@woosterchamber.com                                              (330) 804-0404.                                          business network, and so much more!
    Susan Marlar                                       Wayne Co. Convention
                            & Johnston
    Chair-Elect,                                       & Visitors’ Bureau
                                                                                                                                                                                           Wednesday, April 8
    Meaden & Moore          Armand Massary
                                                       Shannon Waller                                                                                                                         at 5:30 PM                                                                             For more information on membership
                            ArtiFlex                   Main Street                                377 West Liberty Street • Wooster, Ohio 44691
    Dr. John Cook
    Treasurer
                            Manufacturing              Wooster, Inc.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 benefits, opportunities, and
                                                                                                                                                                                            at The Wooster Area
    Long, Cook,             Michael McClintock         Beth Weaver
                                                                                                 The Wooster Area Chamber of                                                               Chamber of Commerce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     rates, contact Katie Foster at                  The mission of the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce
    & Samsa, LLC                                       Habitat for Humanity                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             is to foster economic prosperity in the Wooster area
                            McClintock Electric
    Chad Boreman
                                                       in Wayne County                           Commerce is on Facebook, YouTube
                                                                                                 and @woosterchamber on Instagram.                                                        A small materials fee applies.                                                             kfoster@woosterchamber.com                      by advancing community leadership and supporting the
                            Jack Nebesky                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              interests of our members and the business community.
    Boreman-Norton-
    Cook Wealth Partners    BCI Buckeye Divison
                                                       Wayne Webster
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        NOW AVAILABLE                                or call (330) 262-5735.
                                                       The College
                                                                                                                                                                                               Register online
    Amy Marinello           Don Noble II
                                                       of Wooster
                                                                                                       Visit us online at woosterchamber.com                                                  cantonsbdc.org                           Learn more on Page 9
    Marinello Realty        United Titanium, Inc.      Thomas White

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Leadership Wooster                                                                                                                        March Newsletter
    Leadership students tour large enterprises in Wayne County                                                                                           2 0 2 0 W O O S T E R A R E A C H A M B E R E D U C AT I O N A L S E R I E S P R E S E N T S

                                                                                                                                                    Workplace harassment and investigation
                                                                                                                                                          of harassment complaints
    The Leadership Wooster (LW) class spent         The class then traveled to Schaeffler for a
    Wednesday, February 5 focusing on large         tour and overview of the major operation
    enterprise. The day began at Sprenger Health    that occurs right here in Wooster. LW students
    Care Systems with a tour and overview of the    heard various perspectives from Frito-Lay,                                                                              Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston Attorney, Kim
    facility. The day continued at The Wooster      GOJO Industries, Seaman Corporation,                                                                                    Hall, will provide an overview of employers’ duty                                                           WHEN:
    Brush Company. Students enjoyed learning        Schaeffler and Western Reserve Group during                                                                             to prevent and address sexual harassment in the                                                             Tuesday, March 31, 2020
    about the company and experiencing all          a leadership panel. The day concluded with a                                                                            workplace and will discuss some best practices                                                              11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    of the work that goes into making Wooster       leadership development session held by Rodd                                                                             for conducting effective investigations into
                                                                                                                                                                            harassment allegations.                                                                                     WHERE:
    Brush products. Next, on the agenda was a       Welker of Eagle Advisor Group on the topic of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wooster Area Chamber
    tour and overview of BCI Buckeye Division.      conflict management.                                                                                                    Lunch will be provided. Space is limited!                                                                   of Commerce
                                                                                                                                                                            The Wooster Chamber holds Educational Series breakfasts or luncheons on a                                   377 West Liberty Street
                                                                                                                                               Kimberly Hall                bi-monthly basis. These series focus on issues, special interests, and education                            Wooster, OH 44691

              Apply for the 2020 – 2021 Leadership Wooster class                                                                               Attorney
                                                                                                                                               Critchfield, Critchfield,
                                                                                                                                               & Johnston
                                                                                                                                                                            that brings value to the Wooster Chamber membership. These are not-to-miss
                                                                                                                                                                            events and opportunities to learn new tools that will benefit your business!

                                                                                                                                                                               To register for special educational series event visit bit.ly/woochamberharassment2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Great Decisions 2020

                                                                                                                                                                              Democracy, Trade, and Migration
                                                                                                                                                                                                     All events at 7:30 p.m. | Free and open to the public

        Apply for the 2020 – 2021 Leadership Wooster class! Leadership Wooster is the Chamber’s premier leadership
        program designed to identify leaders and motivate them to take a leadership role in the community. Now in its 24th
        year, and with an alumni network totaling over 600 community members, the program has become a network of
        business leaders who contribute to the area through a variety of ways including volunteering and serving on the
                                                                                                                                                    Alan Bersin                               Skye Fitzgerald                           Ka Zeng                                  Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel
        boards of local agencies. Leadership Wooster is a series of 10 day-long sessions each devoted to a community
        topic. Students learn about the local economy, government, education, medical field, community organizations, volunteerism, arts            Border Lines and Global                   Lifeboat – An Academy- and                How is China Coping                      Trade with your Neighbour:
                                                                                                                                                    Flows: The Future of Border               Emmy-Award nominated short                with the Trade War?                      A Canadian Farmer’s
        & religion, and small & large enterprise. Participation is open to anyone in the area who aspires to, or has talent for leadership
                                                                                                                                                                                              documentary
        positions. Tuition is $1,200 for Chamber members and $1,500 for non-members and covers all costs associated with the program.               Management and Security Is                                                                                                   Perspective on the USMCA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, April 9
                                                                                                                                                    Not What It Used To Be                    Documentary film screening                7:30 p.m. | Lean Lecture Room,           (or new NAFTA)
                              To apply, visit www.woosterchamber.com/programs/leadership-wooster for an application.
                                                                                                                                                                                              and director-led discussion               Wishart Hall, 303 E. University Street
                                                                                                                                                    Tuesday, March 3                          Wednesday, April 1                                                                 Tuesday, April 14
                                                                                                                                                    7:30 p.m. | Gault Recital Hall, Scheide   7:30 p.m. | Gault Recital Hall, Scheide                                            7:30 p.m. | Lean Lecture Room,
                                                                                                                                                    Music Center, 525 E. University Street    Music Center, 525 E. University Street                                             Wishart Hall, 303 E. University Street

                                                   Sponsored by                                                                                                              For more information visit greatdecisionswayne.voices.wooster.edu

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Area Ribbon Cuttings                                                                                                                       Golf Invitational
                                                                          OneEighty opens Women’s                                                     Register today for the 2020 Golf Invitational on May 15
                                                                         Residential Treatment Facility                                                                     Friday, May 15, 2020 • Wooster Country Club • 1251 Oak Hill Road, Wooster
                                                                         The Chamber would like to congratulate OneEighty on their
                                                                         recent ribbon cutting for the new Women’s Residential Treatment
                                                                         Facility. The treatment program teaches clients recovery tools for
                                                                         long-term sobriety, and to assist clients in their transition back
                                                                         into the community. The new facility, constructed by Campbell
        Declaration Fitness holds                                        Construction, is located at 2177 Noble Drive, on land donated by

          ribbon cutting event
                                                                         the Noble Foundation.

    Declaration Fitness recently held an official ribbon cutting at
    their new location, 1909 Old Mansfield Road Wooster, OH 44691.
    Memberships vary from a 12-month unlimited contract to an
                                                                                                                                                   The 2019 Chamber Golf Outing Champions, Wayne Savings Community Bank.
    option for two times per week. They also offer discounts for
    students and first responders as well as a drop-in rate.

    Declaration Fitness is open Monday-Friday 5 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and
                                                                                                                                                        Four Person Scramble         Entry Fee Includes
    Saturdays at 7 a.m. For more information or to join Declaration                                                                                                                                                                   The event is sponsored by:
                                                                                                                                                        Registration 9am             • Continental Breakfast • Complimentary Drinks
    Fitness visit their website www.declaration.fitness.
                                                                                                                                                        Tee Time 10am                • Hot Dog Cookout       • Proximity Prizes
                                                                                                                                                        $600 Per Team                • Buffet Dinner         • Treat Bags

    Wooster Chamber welcomes                                                                                                                                                       Sponsorship Opportunities
    Top Flite Financial to Burbank                                                                                                                                  Sponsor a hole or donate a prize or giveaway for this event.

    An official ribbon cutting was recently celebrated at Top Flite
    Financial. The team is committed to being a trusted mortgage
    advisor for its clients. The lending specialists are dedicated to
    finding a loan that meets their client’s needs and they believe in
    helping clients with low-interest rates, experienced processing           Congratulations to
    and 24-hour turn times. Top Flite Financial is located at 24 N.
    Front Street Burbank, OH 44214. Operating hours are                   EJ Therapy on new location
    Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
                                                                         Congratulations to EJ Therapy Services on their new location and
                                                                         recent ribbon cutting. EJ Therapy Services has been committed to
                                                                         providing pediatric Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy
                                                                         services to typical and developmentally delayed children for
                                                                         20 years. They offer individualized therapy with options for
                                                                         one-on-one or small group settings.

                                                                         EJ Therapy Services is now located at 2714 Akron Road, Wooster,                             Hurry & Register Today! Space is limited to the first 36 teams!
                                                                         OH 44691. They can be reached by email at info@ejtherapy.com                        Contact Samira at 330-262-5735 or by email at szimmerly@woosterchamber.com
                                                                         or by calling (330) 262-4449.

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Young Professionals                                                                                                                      March Newsletter
                                                                                                                                              Wooster Chamber introduces
                                                                           The Wooster Young
                                                                           Professionals enjoy social
                                                                           time at Buffalo Wild Wings                                                                                                                                           NOW AVAILABLE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             For more details contact the Chamber at 330-262-5735
                                                                           The Wooster Young Professionals
                                                                           (WYP) met at Buffalo Wild Wings on
                                                                           February 4 for last months social.                                             The best health care at the best price for mid-market employers in Wayne County
                                                                           Attendees had the opportunity to
                                                                                                                                             When it comes to health benefits, mid-market employers in Wayne            organization. Through Wayne Partners DirectCare, you will get the
                                                                           mingle with new and returning Young
                                                                                                                                             County have been at a disadvantage for too long. Without visibility        best possible prices from Wooster Community Hospital, a 172-bed,
                                                                           Professionals. The Wooster Chamber staff always enjoy
                                                                                                                                             into claims data, your ability to control costs is severely limited. The   full-service and acute care facility. Those employees outside of the
                                                                           seeing so many familiar faces and meeting some Young
                                                                                                                                             Wooster Chamber in cooperation with Wooster Community Hospital             Wooster area and seeking service from other providers will remain
                                                                           Professionals who are joining the group for the first time. We
                                                                                                                                             and Roundstone are joining forces to provide a game-changing               protected as part of the coverage.
                                                                           would like to thank Buffalo Wild Wings for hosting the WYP!
                                                                                                                                             solution through Wayne Partners DirectCare.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Get started today with a no-risk consultation by visiting:
                                                                                                                                             With Roundstone, you will band together with mid-market                    roundstoneinsurance.com/wch or by calling the Wooster Chamber
                                                                                                                                             employers to collectively self-insure with the efficiency of a large       at 330-262-5735 for more details.
                                                                                  Join the Wooster
               Young Professionals                                               Young Professionals!
                  St. Patrick’s Day
               celebration at Spoon
                                                                        The Wooster Young Professionals
                                                                        (WYP) is a group comprised of                                            Attention Wayne County Employers
                                                                                                                                                 A New 30 million increase
                                                                        21-40-year-olds living or working
         To continue previous year’s                                    in Wayne County. With this group,                                                   $
         traditions, the Wooster Young                                  you can find Networking and Social

                                                                                                                                                 to BWC Safety Grant Program
         Professionals will hold the                                    Activities, Professional Development
         March St. Patrick’s Day social     WHEN:                       Sessions, and Volunteering Opportunities each year!
         at Spoon Market & Deli on          Tuesday, March 17           The WYP’s meet each month at a local Wooster Chamber member
         March 17 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM!      5:00 PM - 7:00 PM           business. To learn more about the WYP’s and how to join,                                                                  The grants, up to $40,000 per employer, provide private and public State
                                            WHERE:                      contact Katie Foster at kfoster@woosterchamber.com or                                                                     Insurance Fund employers funding for training, wellness programs and
         Appetizers will be provided        Spoon Market & Deli         by calling (330) 262-5735.                                                                                                equipment intended to reduce the risk of workplace injuries and illnesses.
         and a cash bar will be             144 W. Liberty Street
         available. And don’t forget to     Wooster, OH 44691
                                                                                                                                                                                                    The deadline to apply for safety grants for the fiscal year 2020 funding is
         WEAR YOUR GREEN!                                                                                                                                                                           March 31, 2020. Applications for fiscal year 2021 funding will be accepted
                                                                                                                                                                                                    beginning July 1, 2020.
        To register for this event visit bit.ly/woochamberypmarch2020

                                                                                                                                                                                                  To learn more visit: www.bwc.ohio.gov
                                  Sponsored by

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Women in Business attendees                                                               HER Realtors hosts chamber
                                                                   enjoy second Plant and Pour event                                                        members in first Business After
                                                                   The Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce held the fourth Women in Business
                                                                                                                                                                Hours event of 2020
                                                                   gathering in February. Attendees all had a wonderful time in the beautiful space
                                                                                                                                                        Nearly 80 people were present throughout the evening
                                                                   at Buchwalter Greenhouse for the second Plant and Pour since beginning these
                                                                                                                                                        to meet with the team and tour the office space. The
                                                                   gatherings. Did you know, Buchwalter Greenhouse offers its beautiful space for

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 MedPro Group
                                                                                                                                                        HER Realtor team and members of the Wooster business
                            You Can
              Relationships You
              Relationships     Can Bank
                                    Bank On
                                         On                        rent? Schedule your wedding, reception, or other events from July - January!
                                                                                                                                                        community enjoyed the opportunity to network and
                                                                   Attendees had the opportunity to mingle, drink wine with                             socialize amongst one another.
                                                                   Troutman Vineyards and Winery and create their very own                                                                                                         Doctors & Nurses providing injury care and occupational
                                                                                                                                                        Thank you to the HER Realtors Wooster team for opening your doors!            services to Employers and Employees since 1997
                                                                   terrarium with succulents or houseplants.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2201 Benden Drive • Wooster, OH 44691
                                                                   Special thanks to Buehler’s Catering for preparing a                                                                                                                           (330) 263-7270
                                                                   delicious spread for the group!

                                                                   Women in Business events are held quarterly and provide female representatives
                                                                   of Wooster Chamber members, the opportunity to meet new contacts, build
                                                                   relationships, and participate in a fun interactive activity. The May Women in
         Proudly serving
         Proudly serving Wayne
                         Wayne County
                               County                              Business gathering will be announced and registration will be open very soon!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      223 West Liberty Street        205 West Liberty Street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wooster, OH 44691               Wooster, OH 44691
     Customized Service | Local Experts | High-Touch Technology                                                                                                                                                                            330-262-2012                    330-262-2022
     Customized Service | Local Experts | High-Touch Technology
             Community Investment | Principled Growth                                                                                                                                                                                     friendtique.org              friendtique.org/nest
            Community Investment | Principled Growth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Supporting Ohio’s Hospice Lifecare
                    www.csb1.com | 800.654.9015                                                                                                                                                                                 Mon-Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Closed Sunday
                    www.csb1.com | 800.654.9015
                                                     MEMBER FDIC
                                                     MEMBER FDIC

                                                                                                                                                                Upcoming April Business After
                                                                                                                                                                 Hours to be held at Habitat
          WE GO THE EXTRA SMILE                                                                                                                                    for Humanity ReStore
                                                                                                                                                               Join the Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce and Wayne                  Serving high school students,
                 HOSTED VOICE                                                                                                                                  County Habitat for Humanity - ReStore! Come meet with the                adults, and businesses
                                                                                                                                                               team and the Wooster business community for an evening of            in and around Wayne County
            Want a reliable, cloud-based phone                                                                                                                 networking and camaraderie. Enjoy appetizers and refreshments
                                                                                                                                                               as you tour the new building. We look forward to having you!
         system that will grow with your business?

                   Call today for a                                                                                                                            WHERE:                   WHEN:
                                                                                                                                                               2700 Akron Road          Thursday, April 2
                CUSTOMIZED QUOTE
                                                                                                                                                               Wooster, Ohio 44691      4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
             with a new discounted rate.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               1345 W. Old Lincoln Way • Wooster
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        330.262.6847
                 330-345-8114
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         All Print Projects
          www.MCTVOhio.com/BusinessPro                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Produced Locally!
                                                                                                                                                                       To register for this event visit bit.ly/bahapril2020                                                Call or stop in!

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Safety Council                                                                                                                               Get to know the Wooster Chamber Board members!
                                                                                                                                                                          Matthew Long is a sixth generation Wooster          University of Dayton School of Law

                 January Safety Council recap: Safe winter driving                                                                                                        native and, following in the footsteps of his
                                                                                                                                                                          father (Greg Long) and grandfather (Ralph
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in 2008. The firm’s members elected
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Matt as a fellow member in 2014.
                                                                                                                                                                          Jones), is a third generation member of The
     Wooster Area Safety Council met in January                                                    He also stressed the importance for                                                                                        Matt graduated with honors
                                                                                                                                                                          Wooster Area Chamber of Commerce Board
     to learn about Safe Winter Driving and the                                                    companies to have a policy in place related                                                                                from The College of Wooster with
                                                                                                                                                                          of Directors.
     Dangers of Distracted Driving.                                                                to distracted and unsafe driving in order                                                                                  a Bachelor of Arts in Political
                                                                                                   to protect themselves in the event a crash                              Matt is an attorney at Critchfield, Critchfield    Science. In addition to the Chamber Board, Matt’s corporate and
     Manuel Vazquez Ederra, of Federated
                                                                                                   occurs. This also makes the importance of                               & Johnston, Ltd., a regional law firm with         civic leadership roles include service as Director and Treasurer of
     Insurance, spoke to the group about ways
                                                                                                   safe driving clear to employees. Manuel                                 offices in Wooster, Millersburg, Medina,           The Village Network, Past President of the Wooster Rotary Club,
     to remain safe when winter weather makes                                                                                                     Matthew Long
                                                     clear your windshield of snow and ice,        pointed out that safe travel should always     Attorney,                Mount Vernon, and Ashland. At Critchfield,         Past-President of the Wayne Center for the Arts, Past-Chair of Main
     the roadways hazardous. Make sure your                                                                                                       Critchfield, Critchfield
                                                     increase your following distance and start    be a priority.                                                          Matt is the Chair of the firm’s Real Estate        Street Wooster, Inc., and Vice President/Secretary of Great Decisions
     vehicle’s battery is fully charged and the                                                                                                   & Johnston, Ltd.
                                                     and stop smoothly.                                                                                                    Department and focuses his practice on             of Wayne County, Inc. Matt also serves on the Boards of a local
     tires have adequate tread for winter driving.
                                                                                                                                                                           commercial real estate development and             corporation, a private family trust company, and a local charitable
     Also, stock your car with the proper supplies   The three main types of distracted driving                                                   leasing, family business succession planning, private family trust          foundation.
     for winter-related situations. A snow shovel,   are visual, manual and cognitive. Texting                                                    company formation and governance, and corporate law. Matt is
     warm clothing and First-Aid supplies are        while driving is the most dangerous                                                                                                                                      Matt resides in Wooster with his wife (Lynette), son (Henry), and their
                                                                                                                                                  also the President of Critchfield’s affiliated title insurance agency,
     good items to keep in your car in case of       distraction because it involves all three                                                                                                                                dogs (Ducky and Daisy).
                                                                                                                                                  Heartland Title Agency, LLC.
     an emergency.                                   types. A driver can travel the length of a
                                                                                                                                                  Matt first joined Critchfield in the summer of 2006 as a law clerk                  To read about board members featured in past editions visit
                                                     football field in the 4.6 seconds it takes                                                                                                                                             www.woosterchamber.com/newsletter-archive
     However, he did recommend to avoid
                                                     to glance at a phone to send or receive a                                                    and became an Associate after earning his Juris Doctorate from The
     driving during adverse conditions if at all
                                                     message. Manuel suggested limiting calls to
     possible. Manuel offered some tips if driving
                                                     emergencies and using a hands-free phone
     is absolutely necessary: adjust your speed,
                                                     whenever possible.

                                                          Upcoming Safety Council to feature
                                                          mock Industrial Commisson hearing
                                                          At the March 25 Safety Council
                                                          meeting, the attorneys of Morrow &
                                                          Meyer, LLC will be demonstrating a
                                                          mock Industrial Commission hearing.
                                                                                                    Morrow & Meyer, LLC is a boutique
                                                          They will present a short hearing on
                                                                                                    firm that represents only employers in
                                                          the issue of allowance of a workers’
                                                                                                    workers’ compensation and labor and
                                                          compensation claim, complete with
                                                                                                    employment matters.
                                                          a claimant, employer, representatives
                                                          and a hearing officer. They will          The Wooster Area Safety Council meets
                                                          also be available to answer               from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the First                                                            Perfect for your next event!
                                                          questions regarding workers’              Presbyterian Church 621 College Ave.
                                                          compensation claims.                      Wooster, OH 44691.

                           To register for the March Safety Council event visit bit.ly/woochambermarmeeting2020.                                                                                                             330-263-5500               woostervenues.osu.edu

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Health Care Day 2020:                                                  What’s happening March 2020
                                                                                         Thursday, April 2
                                                                            “Linking today’s youth with tomorrow’s opportunities”                                                    March 1
                                                                                                                                                                 Wooster Chamber Music Series – Gryphon Trio
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  March 16 – April 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Functional Ceramics Exhibition
                                                                                                                                                                   3 PM • Gault Recital Hall, College of Wooster               Wayne Center for the Arts
                                                                                                                                                                 330-263-2115 • www.woosterchambermusic.com             330-264-2787 • www.wayneartscenter.org
                                                                          The Wooster Area continues to realize    providers throughout Wayne County,
                      Physical Therapy
                      Occupational Therapy                                some of the lowest unemployment          local youth are able to create lasting
                                                                          rates in recent history and has been     and impressionable experiences.                                                                                                                                         YOUR NEIGHBORS
                      Speech Therapy                                                                                                                                                                                                    March 18
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  serving you
, Stutzman & Lehman, LLC
                                                                                                                                                                                    March 1                               Music On Market: “The King Of Kings”
                      Respite Stay’s                                      recognized as a high-ranking job         Recognizing that the retention and                          Scot Band Concert                            Clark Wilson, Silent Film Organist
                                                                                                                                                                   2:30 PM • McGaw Chapel, College of Wooster
                      24/7 Admissions                                     growth area in the state of Ohio.        engagement of our youth can lead to                   330-263-2419 • www.wooster.edu
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         7 PM • Wooster United Methodist Church
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              330-262-5641 • www.fb.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Four convenient Wooster locations
                                                                                                                   positive developments for all involved,                                                                       MusiconMarketWooster

torneys at Law
          330.264.0912 • www.GlendoraCareCenter.com                       With the healthcare industry being
                                                                          an ever-growing employer for Wayne
                                                                                                                   we are proud to share that 2020
                                                                                                                   Wayne County Health Care Day is set
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Additional locations in Millersburg • Ashland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Rittman • Lodi • North Canton • Creston
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             waynesavings.com • 800-414-1103

                   Logee, Hostetler,                                      County, it is vitally important that                                                                                                                          March 19
                                                                                                                   to be larger and more effective than                       March 2 – March 7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lehman’s Ladies’ Night Out              Bauer 5-Star Rated for Security, Strength, and Reliability
                                                                          current and future job openings                                                            Main Street Wooster Restaurant Week
              Stutzman & Lehman, LLC                                      are successfully filled. The Wooster
                                                                                                                   ever before. Positive events such as            330-264-2787 • www.mainstreetwooster.org
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             6 – 8 PM • Lehman’s Hardware
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           800-438-5346 • www.lehmans.com
                        Attorneys at Law                                                                           this, are not capable without strong
                                                                          Chamber believes that connecting
              Daniel J. Hostetler Christopher N. Finney                                                            support from participating industry
                                                                          today’s youth with relevant career
              Morris Stutzman Robert A. Stutzman                                                                   partners, local school district support                                                                              March 21
                                                                          opportunities, especially in a growing                                                               March 4 – March 6
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Gospel Music Live Concert – Ernie Haase
              Ralph Lehman        Cowles S. Ostrander                                                              and various event supporters. Keep                         Multicultural Festival
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  & Signature Sound
                                                                          industry such as healthcare, is a win-                                                      The University of Akron Wayne College
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                West Hill Baptist Church
               2171 Eagle Pass, Wooster, OH 44691                                                                  your eyes open for more details                   330-684-8973 • www.wayne.uakron.edu
               Ph: 330-264-6115 • Fax: 330-262-5729                       win for all involved. By letting them                                                                                                           800-965-9324 • www.GMLconcerts.org
                                                                                                                   related to Health Care Day 2020!
                           www.lhslaw.com                                 see the inner-workings of health care
                * Serving the community since 1925 *                                                                                                                                 March 3
                                                                                                                                                                              Great Decisions 2020:                                      March 21
                                                                                                                                                                          Border Lines and Global Flaws
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Shreve Migration Sensation

Pass, Wooster, Ohio 44691                                                                                             Participating Providers:                  7:30 PM • The College of Wooster Gault Recital Hall,
                                                                                                                                                                   Scheide Music Center, 525 E. University Street
                                                                                                                                                                             For more information visit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       8 AM – 4 PM • Shreve United Methodist Church
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  www.shreveohio.com
                                                                                                                                                                     greatdecisionswayne.voices.wooster.edu

6115 Fax: 330-262-5729
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RETURN TO YOUR
                                                                                                                                                                                     March 7                                           March 21

e community since 1925 *
                                                                                                                                                                       Westwood Ruritan & Wooster Twp.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  A Day at Hogwarts
                                                                                                                                                                           Fire & Rescue Pancake Day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           10 AM • Wayne Center for the Arts

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ACTIVE LIFESTYLE!
                                                                                                                                                                        7 AM – 7 PM • Triway High School
                                                                                                                                                                     330-264-9786 • www.woostertwpfire.org              330-264-2787 • www.wayneartscenter.org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          West View Healthy Living is the ideal setting
                                                                                                                                                                                      March 11
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   March 22 – October 31
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Exhibit: “Votes For Women! Celebrating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         for patients who need short-term, high-quality
                                                                                                                                                                                 Monthly Tree Walk                        The Centennial Of Women’s Suffrage”         rehabilitation services following an illness or surgery.
                                                                                                                                                                         1 PM • Secrest Arboretum, OARDC                       Friday and Saturday 1 – 4 PM
                                                                                                                                                                       330-263-3761 • http://secrest.osu.edu                 Wayne County Historical Society
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       330-264-8856 • www.waynehistoricalohio.org

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        March 28
                                                                                                                                                                                    March 14
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Annual Spring Gala
                                                                                                                                                                       Northwestern Ruritan Pancake Day
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Tailgating For Team Lifecare Benefit
                                                                                                                                                                     7 AM – 7 PM • Northwestern High School
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        5:30 PM – 10 PM Shisler Conference Center
                                                                                                                                                                                 330-345-5547
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        330-264-4899 • www.LifeCareHospice.org

                                           LET ME BRING YOU
                                            H ME                                                                                                                                   March 15
                                                                                                                                                                       Voices From The Past: “Bob Milne,
                                                                                                                                                                        Ragtime Boogie-Woogie Pianist”
                                                                                                                                                                     2 PM • Wayne County Historical Society
                                                                                                                                                                  330-264-8856 • www.waynehistoricalohio.org
                                              330.464.2155                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ...it’s a plan for your future.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         www.wvhl.healthcare
                                            bethstarlin.howardhanna.com

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