DIBS is a network of local downsized professionals and executives who started their own businesses. The network provides business and emotional support to new entrepreneurs, resources for business start-up and resources for business growth and development. In addition, the group provides assistance with developing a business plan.
Meetings are held every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Seekers Coffee shop, 9443 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Agendas consist of roundtable discussions, guest speakers and presentations by members.
Membership fees are the cost of coffee and pastry.
For more information, contact Tom Szabo at 440-354-2535 or athomasimage@sbcglobal.net.
Thursday, Jan. 8
Thursday, Feb. 12
Thursday, March 12
Thursday, April 9
Thursday, May 14
Thursday, June 11
July - Come to the Golf Outing to network!Thursday, Aug. 13
Thursday, Sept. 10
Thursday, Oct. 8
Thursday, Nov. 12
Thursday, Dec. 10
For more information, call Tom Sabo at 440-354-2535 or the Chamber office at 440-357-7572.
Time:
8:00am - 2:00pm
Description:
Share your volunteer opportunities with educators and students from across Lake County.
Second Annual Lake County Youth Summit
Event Sponsors: Lakeland Community College, Leadership Lake County, Crossroads, the Lake County ADAMHS Board, and the Lakeland Nonprofit and Public Service Center
Share your message with Lake County students and educators. There is no cost to send a representative, exhibit materials, or meet with
prospective volunteers in grades 9 through 12.
The fair will take place from 11:00 - 11:50 a.m.
Exhibitors are invited to set up at 10:30 a.m.
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Interested in Placing an Ad in the Event Program?
Your organization can also be featured in the event program, which will be shared with every school district in the county, providing students and educators with the information needed
to participate in meaningful service in the community.
Ad sizes and costs: Quarter-page ad - $25; half-page ad - $50; full page ad - $100.
In order to be included in the program, all ads must be submitted with payment by January 1.
To reserve a table at the Fair and/or to reserve ad space in the event program, complete and return the attached form by January 1.
For more information about the program or about how to participate in the full day's events,
please contact Dione DeMitro at ddemitro@lakelandcc.edu or 440.525.7513.
Time:
8:30am - 12:00pm
Description:
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Lake County Port Authority is offering a free business start-up seminar at Lakeland Community College.
The training, On Building a Successful Enterprise (On BASE), will give self-employment seekers all they need to know to start and grow their business.
Topics range from your business idea, feasibility, market research and writing a business plan to finding and using resources, structures of ownership, record keeping and financing.
Registration is required. Visit www.lcport.org for more information or call 440-357-2290 x 235 to register.
Time:
9:00am - 11:00am
Description:
The Lakeland Community College Men’s Resource Center is hosting a series of workshops to help individuals in the job search process.
Lakeland’s Job Shop Speaker Program assists unemployed professionals or any active job seeker in finding employment.
Meetings take place every second and fourth Monday of each month in room A - 1044g. It is located on Lakeland’s campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094, and features some of the top employment experts from Northeast Ohio. Each program is free and open to the general public, and drop-ins are welcome.
Monday, January 12
“Networking for the New Year”
Presented by Wendy Schwarz
Schwarz is a marketing consultant and popularly known as “The Goddess of Networking.” Schwarz will give tips and advice on how to use networking this year to help in the job search.
Monday, January 26
“Recruiting Trends for 2009”
Presented by Ross Watson
Watson, information technology staffing manager for Kforce.com, gives participants an overview of what employers will be looking for in the upcoming year.
Programs are sponsored by the Men’s Resource Center at Lakeland. For details, call 440- 525-7447.
Time:
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Description:
The Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Lake County Port Authority is offering a free business start-up seminar at Lakeland Community College.
The training, On Building a Successful Enterprise (On BASE), will give self-employment seekers all they need to know to start and grow their business.
Topics range from your business idea, feasibility, market research and writing a business plan to finding and using resources, structures of ownership, record keeping and financing.
Registration is required. Visit www.lcport.org for more information or call 440-357-2290 x 235 to register.
Time:
11:30am
Description:
DIBS is a network of local downsized professionals and executives who started their own businesses. The network provides business and emotional support to new entrepreneurs, resources for business start-up and resources for business growth and development. In addition, the group provides assistance with developing a business plan.
Meetings are held every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Seekers Coffee shop, 9443 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Agendas consist of roundtable discussions, guest speakers and presentations by members.
Membership fees are the cost of coffee and pastry.
For more information, contact Tom Szabo at 440-354-2535 or athomasimage@sbcglobal.net.
Time:
9:00am - 11:30am
Description:
Marketing on a Shoestring......Creatively!
Presented by the Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Committee, in collaboration with the Lakeland Community College Nonprofit and Public Service Center
Kirtland Temple and Visitors Center
Presenter
Karen Malone Wright
President - Odyssey Creative Communications Consulting
An expert in strategic storytelling and the use of social media, Karen will share her expertise on Marketing on a Shoestring.....Creatively!
Panelists
Tami Brown
Vice President - Positively Cleveland
Nicole Celeste
President - Branching Out
Thomas Mulready
Creator and Owner - Cool Cleveland
Open to all nonprofit organizations, this workshop will be of special importance for those who are considering applying for a grant
through the Lake County Visitors Bureau Arts and Culture Fund.
To reserve a place for your organization,
please call the Lake County Visitors Bureau by Jan. 8 at 440-975-1234.
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Description:
John Loftus - Lake County Port Authority
DeRubertis Party Center, Madison.
For reservations, call 440-428-3760.
Make checks payable to MPACC and send to: MPACC – P.O. Box 4, Madison, OH 44057.
Time:
11:30am
Description:
DIBS is a network of local downsized professionals and executives who started their own businesses. The network provides business and emotional support to new entrepreneurs, resources for business start-up and resources for business growth and development. In addition, the group provides assistance with developing a business plan.
Meetings are held every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Seekers Coffee shop, 9443 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Agendas consist of roundtable discussions, guest speakers and presentations by members.
Membership fees are the cost of coffee and pastry.
For more information, contact Tom Szabo at 440-354-2535 or athomasimage@sbcglobal.net.
Description:
PACC Annual Awards Banquet
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites/LaMalfa.
For more information, call 440-357-7572.
Time:
All day event
Description:
Black Brook Golf Course
Call Mentor Recreation at (440) 974-5720 to register for 9 holes of snowy golf, chili and prizes.
Time:
9:00am - 11:00am
Description:
The Lakeland Community College Men’s Resource Center is hosting a series of workshops to help individuals in the job search process.
Lakeland’s Job Shop Speaker Program assists unemployed professionals or any active job seeker in finding employment.
Meetings take place every second and fourth Monday of each month in room A - 1044g. It is located on Lakeland’s campus, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, 44094, and features some of the top employment experts from Northeast Ohio. Each program is free and open to the general public, and drop-ins are welcome.
Monday, January 26
“Recruiting Trends for 2009”
Presented by Ross Watson
Watson, information technology staffing manager for Kforce.com, gives participants an overview of what employers will be looking for in the upcoming year.
Programs are sponsored by the Men’s Resource Center at Lakeland. For details, call 440- 525-7447.
Time:
11:30am - 1:00pm
Description:
Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce
LaMalfa - monthly membership meeting
RSVP to 440-255-0777
Time:
11:30am
Description:
DIBS is a network of local downsized professionals and executives who started their own businesses. The network provides business and emotional support to new entrepreneurs, resources for business start-up and resources for business growth and development. In addition, the group provides assistance with developing a business plan.
Meetings are held every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Seekers Coffee shop, 9443 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Agendas consist of roundtable discussions, guest speakers and presentations by members.
Membership fees are the cost of coffee and pastry.
For more information, contact Tom Szabo at 440-354-2535 or athomasimage@sbcglobal.net.
Time:
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Description:
J’s Pizza Market - Business after Hours - RSVP to MACC at 440-255-0777.
Time:
11:30am - 1:30pm
Description:
Place: Comfort Inn Cleveland East, 28611 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.
Speaker: Frank A. Suponcic, CPA CFE, Lake County Recorder - Identity Theft - preventing identity theft and other types of scams directed at businesses and individuals.
Cost: $15 per Chamber member and $20 for nonmembers.
RSVP to the Chamber office by Jan. 23 by calling 440-943-1134.
Time:
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Description:
Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Distinguished Awards Luncheon & Meeting