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:
8:30am-10:30am
Location:
Lakeland CC, Building A, Room 2100
Description:
Accessing will focus on three major sources of federal funding: grants, discretionary funding and the federal appropriations process. Special emphasis will be on federal appropriations, the process through which the largest dollar amounts are generally available. The speakers will also outline the state budget process in Ohio, including the state time line and the requirements for eligibility.
Additionally, they will discuss in detail nonprofit advocacy guidelines to help organizations understand what is permissible in relation to lobbying efforts. Finally, G2G will offer guidance on preparing a federal funding request, including tips on honing messages that will resonate with members of Congress and their staffs.
Presenters will be Lindsay Fello, director of state government affairs, and Jon Kozesky, government affairs coordinator, for G2G Consulting.
Fee: $35. To register, CLICK HERE or call (440) 525-7116. Registration code: 11UNPC104.01.
Event is put on by the Lakeland Nonprofit and Public Service Center (a href=http://www.lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit>www.lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit, nonprofitcenter@lakelandcc.edu or 440-525-7434.
Time:
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
6700 Beta Drive, 3rd Floor, Mayfield Village
Description:
In this session at the ERC Workplace Center, participants will learn a practical and successful approach to managing any kind of project. The approach treats change as the objective and constants in projects.
Principal learning points: how to put together and organize the right team for the project, how to identify project requirements, resources and constraints, and how to organize the project into phases and two-week work "sprints."
Cost: $100 members, $120 non-members. To register, CLICK HERE, visit or call 440-947-1300.
Time:
10:00am-11:00am
Location:
Your computer
Description:
Want to make sure you are getting the most out of your chamber membership? The Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce will host a FREE webinar, "Tips on How to Maximize Your Chamber Investment." Join us to get a better understanding of the programs, resources, tools and opportunities offered to members.
This event will held in a webinar format. All you need is a connection to the Internet and a phone (if your computer has speakers, you don't even need a phone). Instructions on how to connect to the webinar will be sent separately.
REGISTER HERE.
Questions? Call the chamber office at 440-942-1632.
Topic: From Soldier to Student: The Economic and Social Impact of Supportive Education for the Returning Veteran (SERV). Speaker: Dr. John Schupp, Cleveland State University, creator/director, SERV.
It has been found that the leading reason civilians choose to enlist in the military is for the educational benefits provided upon the completion of their enlistment term. In reality, however, very few (less than 10 percent) take full advantage of their earned benefits. Dr. Schupp is working to increase that number in Northeast Ohio and across the country.
Cost: $30 members, $40 non-member guests. CLICK HERE to RSVP or call 216-397-7322.
Time:
11:30am-1:00pm
Location:
Willoughby Hills
Description:
National College announces a Grand Opening. Mayor Robert Weger will be the guest speaker. Tours, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will follow the ribbon-cutting.
Time:
4:00pm-8:00pm
Location:
Bank Street B&B, 340 Bank St., Painesville
Description:
Stephanie and Matt Beres invite you to help them celebrate the one-year anniversary of Bank Street Bed & Breakfast located in the historic Bank Street District. Light appetizers with refreshments will be served. Tour their historic century home.
Cost: free, but please RSVP to Stephanie Beres at 440-357-1662 or info@bankstreetbnb.com.
For more information, 440-357-7572, exec@painesvilleohchamber.org or www.bankstreetbnb.com.
Time:
9:00am-12:00pm
Location:
6700 Beta Drive, 3rd Floor, Mayfield Village
Description:
In this session at the ERC Workplace Center, the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division will discuss:
• an overview of U.S. Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division
• the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• exemptions to overtime
• overtime computations
• unpaid internships.
Cost: $35. To register, CLICK HERE, visit or call 440-947-1300.
Time:
7:30am
Location:
Seekers Coffee House, 9443 Mentor Ave., Mentor
Description:
Make your reservations for the Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee Special Breakfast, Coffee & Conversation, with Ohio State Rep. Mark Schneider and Ohio State Sen. Tim Grendell.
Visit the MACC web site www.mentorchamber.org for more information and to make your reservations.
Time:
11:30am-1:00pm
Location:
Hellriegel's Inn, 1840 Mentor Ave., Painesville To
Description:
Painesville Area Chamber of Commerce event. Topic: How to Cultivate New Clients While Maximizing Your Existing Ones. Speakers: Marvin Montgomery.
New sources of business may be right under your nose. Whether you’re seeing the effects of an economic downturn, it’s always a good time to assess the business opportunities that lie within your existing contacts and relationships.
Cost: $20 (48-hour cancellation policy, no shows will be billed). RSVP to 440-357-7572, exec@painesvilleohchamber.org or office@painesvilleohchamber.org.
For more information, www.painesvilleohchamber.org.
