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	01	02	03 8:30am» DIBS 3pm» Lake Erie College State of the College Address	04 8:30am» Crisis Communications for Nonprofit Organizations 4pm» Kemper House Carnival 5pm» Taste of Painesville	05 4pm» Lake County PerchFest 7:05pm» NEOAG Captains Outing	06 9am» H&R Block Open House 12pm» Lake County PerchFest
07 (Week 37) 12pm» Lake County PerchFest	08	09 9am» Understanding the Proposed Ohio Healthy Families Act 5:30pm» Create Your Weight program	10 8:30am» DIBS 9am» QuickBooks®: Fewer Clicks = More Vacation! training session 11:30am» Western Lake County Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon 11:45am» Lake Communicators luncheon 5pm» Lake County Council on Aging program	11 8:30am» ADVENTURES FOR WISH KIDS CLEVELAND OPEN	12 11:30am» Western Area Lake County Chamber of Commerce luncheon meeting 12pm» Lake County Development Council luncheon 6:30pm» FOOD AND WINE PAIRING TO BENEFIT CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK 6:45pm» Planning For The Road Ahead	13 Golfin’ For Sight 10am» 27th Annual Village Peddler Festival 10:30am» Grand River Partners Fall Canoe Float 11:30am» Northeast Ohio Autism Group Drive for Charity golf outing
14 (Week 38) 10am» 27th Annual Village Peddler Festival	15 12:30pm» MPACC 40th Annual Golf Outing	16	17 8:30am» DIBS 9am» Fourth Annual Orthopaedics Day to Focus on Joint and Spine Health	18 11:30am» Mentor Economic Assistance Corp. general membership meeting 5:30pm» Finding and Preventing Fraud in Not-for-Profit and Volunteer Organizations	19 7:30am» Lake County Chambers of Commerce Breakfast - Healthy Families Act 8:30am» Free On Building a Successful Enterprise (On BASE) Business Seminar 11:15am» Lake County Safety Council	20
21 (Week 39)	22 6pm» Free On Building a Successful Enterprise (On BASE) Business Seminar	23 11:30am» Mentor Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon	24 8:30am» DIBS 11:30am» THE LAKE COUNTY ENTREPRENEURS CLUB LUNCHEON	25 Are You Ready for the New 990? 8am» Auburn Career Center Supervision mini-series 11:30am» LGASHRM Navigating Ohio’s Workers' Comp – Part two 12pm» Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon	26	27
28 (Week 40)	29	30

Time:

8:30am

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:

3:00pm

Description:

Lake Erie College has experienced much success this past academic year and is on course to accomplish even more. President Michael T. Victor will recognize these successes and discuss the goals for the upcoming year as he delivers a State of the College Address in the Morley Music Building.

President Victor will highlight achievements in the areas of academics, admissions, athletics and fundraising. He will also draw attention to the future goals and challenges the College will face as it moves forward with great momentum.

This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For more information, contact Missy Yates at 440-375-7250.

Time:

8:30am - 10:00am

Description:

What to do when you're the object of media attention…
Crisis Communications for Nonprofit Organizations:
How the Media Manipulate the News

Presenter: Bruce M. Hennes - Managing Partner, Hennes Communications
What happens when the media are interested in your organization? What should you do when a microphone is thrust in your face? Is there any way to control the situation? This session with Cleveland crisis communications and media specialist Bruce Hennes will help you understand how reporters – and television, in particular – manipulate the news and will provide you with the tools you need to handle the media and serve as a public spokesperson.

For more information, visit www.lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit, e-mail nonprofitcenter@lakelandcc.edu or call 440-525-7434.

Time:

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Description:

Kemper House is celebrating its new Garfield Court addition with a carnival.

8155 Mentor Hills Drive (I 90 & 615)
Mentor

Enjoy corndogs, funnel cakes, popcorn,
lemonade, root beer, frozen custard and
much more! Also, take a tour of the new addition to Kemper House, Garfield Court.

Please RSVP by Sept. 2 to Kemper House Mentor, (440) 256-5200

Time:

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Description:

On Main Street Downtown Painesville
The Taste of Painesville is the largest after-work, end of summer Block Party in Lake County. It has sample food portions from local restaurants, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and a live band The Castaways. Don't miss the ninth year of this favorite local event. Free Parking, Free Admission.

Food Tickets: $1 Avg. Sample Costs: $3-$4

For more information, call the Office of Economic Development at 440-392-5795.

Time:

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Description:

Lake County Perchfest
A fish fry dinner is $10.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

Headliner entertainmen such as Sonny Geracy & the Outsiders on Friday, Eddie & the Edsels on Saturday, Joey Tomsick Orchestra on Sunday. Youth activities are planned Saturday and Sunday. Browns fans can watch the game while enjoying a fish fry at the B&B Entertainment Tent. There is a $4 parking fee.

For further information log onto www.perchfest.net or call 800-368-LAKE

Time:

7:05pm

Description:

Join the North East Ohio Autism Group for an outing at the Lake County Captain's playoff game. NEOAG has a section of seats reserved directly behind Home Plate at a discounted ticket price. The Captains are playing their first playoff game at Classic Park since 2003! The outing is open to children and adults with autism and their familes, as well as all supporters of NEOAG. Each ticket holder is automatically entered into the Captain's group raffle to win a free hat. NEOAG will also be holding their own free raffle for the group to win Buster Blue Gill Bobble Heads.
Tickets are $7 each.

To order, call Andrew Glover at 440-975-8085, ext. 136. Tickets will be left in Will Call for pick up.

Time:

9:00am - 1:00pm

Description:

Learn more about tax courses and important new tax changes

With more than 4,000 H&R Block offices open year-round, the office at 7541 Mentor Ave. is pleased to be host to an Open House. Guests can learn a little more about important tax law changes, gain insight into the H&R Block Income Tax Courses, or just stop by for some conversation.

For more information, call Jill Daugherty at 440-684-6185 ext 248.

Time:

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Description:

Lake County Perchfest
A fish fry dinner is $10.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

Headliner entertainmen such as Sonny Geracy & the Outsiders on Friday, Eddie & the Edsels on Saturday, Joey Tomsick Orchestra on Sunday. Youth activities are planned Saturday and Sunday. Browns fans can watch the game while enjoying a fish fry at the B&B Entertainment Tent. There is a $4 parking fee.

For further information log onto www.perchfest.net or call 800-368-LAKE

Time:

12:00pm - 8:00pm

Description:

Lake County Perchfest
A fish fry dinner is $10.

Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park

Headliner entertainmen such as Sonny Geracy & the Outsiders on Friday, Eddie & the Edsels on Saturday, Joey Tomsick Orchestra on Sunday. Youth activities are planned Saturday and Sunday. Browns fans can watch the game while enjoying a fish fry at the B&B Entertainment Tent. There is a $4 parking fee.

For further information log onto www.perchfest.net or call 800-368-LAKE

Time:

9:00am - 11:00am

Description:

A Special Calfee Seminar Understanding the Proposed Ohio Healthy Families Act

John Cernelich, Esq., Todd Palmer, Esq. and Steve Millard, President & Executive Director, Council of Smaller Enterprises in conjunction with Lake/Geauga Area Chapter, Society for Human Resource Management

The OHFA, likely to be on the November ballot would mandate that OH employers with 25+ employees provide seven paid sick days each year to employees. It would significantly change the way most attendance control programs are administered throughout the State.

Please join us for the morning to learn more about the status of the ballot initiative. what it would mean for your workplace. options available now to an employer that won't be available to you upon enactment of the OHFA. the perspective of COSE regarding OHFA.

A continental breakfast will be served.

Radisson Eastlake - 35000 Curtis Boulevard, Eastlake OH 44095

Attendance is free but pre-registration is requested: To register go to Resources section of www.calfee.com; your event code is 9905 or call Anne F. Cummings at 216-622-8877 (Seating is limited.) You may also register by contacting greese@workplace-media.com or calling Gail Reese at 440-392-2168.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

Time:

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Description:

Let us help you achieve a Healthier Lifestyle!
You will receive the necessary support with the assistance of a registered dietitian who has training and expertise to tailor this program to the group needs
The program is open to residents and employees of Geauga County only who are at leas 35 pounds overweight
University Hospital Geauga Medical Center Conference Center
13207 Ravenna Road
Chardon

Advance Registration Required - Call 440-285-6475

The 9-week program provides:
Health risk assessments & screenings
Guidelines for weight management
Nutrition education
Behavioral modification
Fitness education
Support programs
Healthy eating habits that are key to healthier lifestyle and permanent weight loss
How to select healthier food choices and eat in moderation and proportionately

Future sessions scheduled for January 6, 2009, March ’09, June ’09 & Sept ‘09
Incentive based (up to 100% reimbursement) for participants completing program criteria.

Time:

8:30am

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

Description:

Strengthen your business finances and work more efficiently with your accounting software with a QuickBooks class by Bottom Line Accounting Solutions at Radisson Hotel in Eastlake.

QuickBooks®: Fewer Clicks = More Vacation! training session. By teaching QuickBooks users how to use the software more efficiently and effectively, they get better business information and have more free time for other activities (including vacation!).

This session will provide participants critical insight and education on the following topics:

• Dealing with Credit Card Purchases the Right Way
• The Secrets of Maintaining and Backing up QuickBooks
• Customizing QuickBooks and using Preferences

These sessions, designed for those who work with QuickBooks software, offer participants the opportunity to meet with other users to discuss their experiences. They provide techniques, tips and insight from a QuickBooks expert.

Cost for this session is $45 and registration deadline is Sept. 4. Seating is limited. Call Lynda at 440-255-4654 for information and reservations, or visit www.BetterBottomLine.com.

Time:

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description:

What: Luncheon at Bryant & Stratton College, 35350 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake, fifth floor, North Tower, featuring Mark Meister, Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Ethics Officer of Lubrizol speaking on "Ethics & Legal Conduct Guidelines for Business"

Cost $15 for members; $18 for nonmembers.

RSVP Chamber office by Friday, 9/05/08 Seating is limited.

Time:

11:45am - 1:00pm

Description:

Susan Fee will discuss interpersonal communications at the Lake Communicators luncheon at Lake Metroparks Pine Ridge Country Club, 30601 Ridge Road, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reservations are required by Friday, Aug. 1 by calling Diana Lewis at 440-255-8932 or by sending an email to wolfeshirley@yahoo.com. Guests are always welcome. Cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers.

Time:

5:00pm - 6:00pm

Description:

The Lake County Council on Aging
hosts Chris Verich from Ohio’s Consumers’ Counsel will present “Utility Choices… Are They for You?” This presentation will shed some light on shopping for the best rates, changing suppliers and understanding utility bill charges.
This program is free to the public. Advance registration is required. Call the Council on Aging at (440) 205-8111.
To help caregivers who might work during the day or have other daytime commitments, the Council on Aging offers evening hours on Wednesdays until 7 p.m. Information and referral services are available by telephone to the public or in the office by appointment after regular business hours. Case management services are available in the office or in the client’s home during those hours, both by appointment only.

Time:

8:30am

Description:

Pine Ridge Country Club
Willoughby

Schedule: 8:30 am Registration Opens
Continental Breakfast is served

9:45 am Rules, Skill Shots, Format

10:00 am Scramble with Shot Gun Start

4:30 pm Dinner, Prizes and Acknowledgements

Entry Fees:
• Title Sponsor - $1,500
Your logo posted on skill hole
Your logo on all event related printed material
Golf for 4 including dinner and prizes
Special recognition at event
• Hole Sponsor - $1,000
Your logo posted as hole sponsor
Golf for 4 including dinner and prizes
• Foursome - $500
Golf for 4 including dinner and prizes
• Cart Sponsor - $275 (only 3)
Your logo posted on beverage cart
Golf for 1 including dinner and prizes
• Skill Shot Sponsor - $150
• Individual Golfer - $125
Golf including dinner and prizes

For more information, visit www.afwkids.org.

Time:

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description:

“Ethics and Legal conduct Guidelines for Business”

Speaker Mark Meister, Chief Ethics Officer of Lubrizol Corporation

Bryant & Stratton College, Eastlake Campus, 35350 Curtis Blvd., Eastlake
North Tower, 5th Floor

Luncheon cost: Chamber members $15; Nonmembers $18

RSVP with payment to Chamber office by Sept. 5. Seating is limited.

Time:

12:00pm

Description:

STERIS VP TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

Gerard J. Reis of STERIS Corp. will address the Sept. 12 meeting of the Lake County Development Council. The public is welcome to attend.

Reis, senior vice president and group president - government and administration, will give an update on STERIS, its Mentor operations, and new product development and initiatives.

The meeting, including a buffet lunch, will be held at noon at Dino's at I-90 and Route 306 in Willoughby. Lunch is $15 for members, $17 for nonmembers. For reservations, call Elsie at 440-352-3412 or e-mail her at elsielcdc@att.net.

The mission of the Lake County Development Council is to raise awareness of economic issues and initiate a process to address problems and opportunities impacting Lake County business conditions. For more information, visit www.lcdevelopmentcouncil.org.

Time:

6:30pm

Description:

The public is invited to attend an evening of fine wine and dining at the Sawyer House Restaurant at 9470 Mentor Ave, Mentor. Tickets are $60 per person, or $100 per couple and include five wines and five courses. There will be a silent auction, and proceeds will go directly toward Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital.

Tim Garton and the agents at RE/MAX Results have organized this event, which they hope will be the first of many.

Many local businesses have helped to make this evening come together and will be recognized during the event and on the menu. If your business would like to participate contact Tim Garton at tgarton@remax.net.

Tickets are selling quickly, so don’t delay in reserving yours today. To participate, call RE/MAX Results at 440-354-3334 or email to tgarton@remax.net.

Time:

6:45pm

Description:

AN EVENING OF FUN, FOOD AND A LITTLE EDUCATION WINE TASTING AND DINNER with
Tony Constantine of Constantine National Financial, LLC

At Wines 4 You
7344 Mentor Avenue
Mentor

We will have a brief presentation on “Planning For The Road Ahead” by James Butsko of ING, followed by dinner. Feel free to bring a friend or two, but make your reservations early due to limited seating.

RSVP by Sept. 9 to Tony Constantine at 440-205-1277.

Description:

The Willoughby Evening Lions Club, a local service organization that exists to serve the needs of those in the community who suffer from and struggle with vision and hearing impairments, is holding its annual Golfin’ For Sight golf outing. The event will be held Sept. 13 beginning at 10:30 am. For only $75 per person ($5 discount given to seniors age 65+), golfers can enjoy 18 holes of golf at the Lost Nation Golf Course, located at 38890 Hodgson Road in Willoughby. Cost includes golf cart, lunch, beer/pop, snacks and a steak dinner. The format will be a four-person scramble and cash prizes for teams, pin shots, long drives will be awarded. This is not only a great day to golf, network, or just relax…but it’s also your chance to actively make a difference in the lives of people who need our help right here in our own community.
If you’re not a golfer but still want to help, the Lions club is also accepting hole sponsorships for only $50 apiece ($25 for multiple hole sponsors) and door prizes (gift cards, golf items, etc).
To reserve your tee time or to obtain more information on this outing, call Bob at 440-942-5493 or Ron at 440-257-7044.

Time:

10:00am - 6:00pm

Description:

The 27th annual Village Peddler Festival will be held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland.
A colorful harvest market filled with cut and dried flowers, perennials, mums, herbs, vegetables, apples, honey, jams, dips, maple syrup, cookies, pies, nuts, breads, coffees, a candy shop and more. More than 175 craftsmen and artisans will sell their wares on the Farmpark grounds.
Craftsmen travel from all over Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York and West Virginia to participate in this juried event. The craftsmen will showcase handmade traditional, Americana, country, Victorian and primitive arts and crafts with many being unique and one-of-a-kind. Items featured include furniture, folk art, baskets, wheat weaving, quilting, primitives, framed art, Shaker brooms, wool felting, pottery, fall and winter wreaths, candles, clothing, jewelry, tole painting, birdhouses and feeders, gourd art, rugs, garden art, cards, photography, Santas, snowmen, stone carvings, blown glass, stained glass, toys and dolls, signs, weathervanes, soaps pewter, 18th and 19th Century decorative painting and more. The hundreds of craft selections available offer an early opportunity for holiday gift purchases along with everyday shopping.
Enjoy a stroll on this working farm, take a horse drawn wagon ride, watch sheep herding, visit the corn maze, and celebrate autumn together. Smell the aroma of food cooking outside and visit the numerous vendors with all kinds of food.
While strolling the festival, listen to the sounds of folk and traditional music, performed by guitarist Bev Newbold and The Silver String Band.
All Farmpark activities and exhibits are included with the admission to the Festival, which is $7 for adults (12-59), $6 for mature adults (60+) and $4 for children (2-11). Children younger than two are free. Groups and tours are welcome. Pets and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free, ample parking is provided with gate drop-off and handicapped spots available.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Chardon Road (Rt. 6) in Kirtland, Ohio, one mile east of Rt. 306, 5 miles south of I-90, exit 193.

For more information call 800-366-3276 or visit www.villagepeddlerfestival.com.

Time:

10:30am

Description:

Grand River Partners Fall Canoe Float down the Grand River. The trip will begin at Harpersfield Dam and will last into the afternoon as you journey down a short stretch of the winding course of the river. Paddlers of all experience levels are welcome to participate. Space is limited so reply early. Registration fee is $50 per couple includes canoe rental and shuttle service or $35 per couple for shuttle service with your own canoe.

Please RSVP to 440-375-7311 or lisa@grandriverpartners.org.

Time:

11:30am

Description:

NEOAG invites you to its first annual drive for autism charity golf outing and Ohio State Buckeyes party, a day of golf on a 4 1/2 star course...lunch, dinner and an open bar...beating USC and beating autism...you can't go wrong.

Thunder Hill Golf Club
7050 Griswold Road
Madison

Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start.
$95 each includes:
• golf with cart
• skill shots & putting contests
• boxed lunch
• gift
• cocktail reception with open bar until kickoff
• steak dinner
• OSU vs. USC on large screen tv's if you are unable to spend the day golfing, tickets are available to join us for dinner, an open bar and the game for $40.

For more information, call 440-488-3473.

Time:

10:00am - 6:00pm

Description:

The 27th annual Village Peddler Festival will be held at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland.
A colorful harvest market filled with cut and dried flowers, perennials, mums, herbs, vegetables, apples, honey, jams, dips, maple syrup, cookies, pies, nuts, breads, coffees, a candy shop and more. More than 175 craftsmen and artisans will sell their wares on the Farmpark grounds.
Craftsmen travel from all over Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, New York and West Virginia to participate in this juried event. The craftsmen will showcase handmade traditional, Americana, country, Victorian and primitive arts and crafts with many being unique and one-of-a-kind. Items featured include furniture, folk art, baskets, wheat weaving, quilting, primitives, framed art, Shaker brooms, wool felting, pottery, fall and winter wreaths, candles, clothing, jewelry, tole painting, birdhouses and feeders, gourd art, rugs, garden art, cards, photography, Santas, snowmen, stone carvings, blown glass, stained glass, toys and dolls, signs, weathervanes, soaps pewter, 18th and 19th Century decorative painting and more. The hundreds of craft selections available offer an early opportunity for holiday gift purchases along with everyday shopping.
Enjoy a stroll on this working farm, take a horse drawn wagon ride, watch sheep herding, visit the corn maze, and celebrate autumn together. Smell the aroma of food cooking outside and visit the numerous vendors with all kinds of food.
While strolling the festival, listen to the sounds of folk and traditional music, performed by guitarist Bev Newbold and The Silver String Band.
All Farmpark activities and exhibits are included with the admission to the Festival, which is $7 for adults (12-59), $6 for mature adults (60+) and $4 for children (2-11). Children younger than two are free. Groups and tours are welcome. Pets and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Free, ample parking is provided with gate drop-off and handicapped spots available.
Lake Metroparks Farmpark is located at 8800 Chardon Road (Rt. 6) in Kirtland, Ohio, one mile east of Rt. 306, 5 miles south of I-90, exit 193.

For more information call 800-366-3276 or visit www.villagepeddlerfestival.com.

Time:

12:30pm

Description:

Madison Country Club

Shotgun Start - 12:30 p.m.

For more information, call the Chamber at 440-428-3760.

Time:

8:30am

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 - 3:00pm

Description:

The public is invited to attend a free community education event devoted to maintaining good joint and spine health.

The fourth annual Orthopedics Day, sponsored by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, will be held at Holiday Inn Express & Suites LaMalfa Centre, Mentor.

Information about joint replacements, sports medicine and the latest news about minimally invasive surgeries, along with general orthopaedic care, will be available during education sessions.

Presentation topics by UH Geauga Medical Center physicians include:

• Common problems/disorders of the foot and ankle
• Physiatry–A conservative approach to treatment of spine, musculoskeletal injury/pain
• Gender specific knee replacement
• Neuropathic (nerve) pain: A neurologist’s perspective and more.

Information displays, interactive exhibits and free health screenings will be staffed by local and regional healthcare and service organizations.

Complimentary lunch will be served during the noon hour. The WDOK Soft Rock 102.1 Birthday Wheel will be present for a chance to win prizes, and attendees are also eligible to win a 32-inch LCD television.

Due to limited space, registration is required.

Time:

11:30am

Description:

The Mentor Economic Assistance Corp. (MEACO) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and you're invited. MEACO will host its annual General Membership Meeting.

Cappelli’s at Comfort Inn of Mentor, 7701 Reynolds Road (Ohio 306), Mentor.

Edward W. “Ned” Hill, Interim Dean of the Cleveland State University/Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, will be the featured speaker. Mr. Hill will discuss “How Not To Become A Victim of Economic Development.”

The luncheon is open to the public and free of charge.

To reserve your place at the meeting, call Terry Botirus at 440-974-5739 by September 15th. You also can email: botirus@cityofmentor.com.

Time:

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Description:

I can't believe I didn't see it before…"
Finding and Preventing Fraud in Not-for-Profit and Volunteer Organizations

Presenters: Randall J. Meyer - Chief of Investigations, Legal Division, Auditor of State’s Office
Kevin M. Saionzkowski - Chief Auditor of Special Audits, Auditor of State’s Office
This session is designed to help leaders of not-for-profit organizations protect the resources that they have worked so hard to secure. Participants will learn valuable tips and techniques that will help to significantly reduce the risk of being victimized.
Presented by the Office of the Auditor of State, Mary Taylor, CPA.
Cosponsored by the Lakeland Community College Nonprofit and Public Service Center & State Representative Carol-Ann Schindel.

For more information, visit www.lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit, e-mail nonprofitcenter@lakelandcc.edu or call 440-525-7434.

Time:

7:30am - 9:00am

Description:

What: Lake County Chambers of Commerce Continental Breakfast featuring Keith Lake of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce who will speak on the Ohio Healthy Families Act (Mandated sick leave) on the November Ballot.

Place: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa

Cost $8 per person

RSVP: 440 255-0877 or email

Time:

8:30am - 12:00pm

Description:

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Lake County Port Authority is offering free business start-up seminars.

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland.

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.
The training at Lakeland Community College will feature a special presentation by Rick Giddings of Giddings Construction, a local entrepreneur who will give attendees a real feel for how to start and a run a small 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.lcedc.org for more information or call 440-357-2290 x 235 to register.
The Small Business Development Center is a department of the Lake County Port Authority. Created in February 2007 the Lake County Port Authority’s mission is to promote projects that will provide for the creation of jobs and employment opportunities and improve the economic welfare of the people residing in Lake County. The Port Authority is also authorized by state law to enhance, foster, aid, provide or promote transportation, economic development, housing, recreation, governmental operations, culture or research. Located on the campus of Lake Erie College, the Lake County Port Authority is the new host organization for the Lake County Economic Development Center’s activities.

An additional session will be offered Sept. 22 at Lake Erie College from 6:00 to 9:30 PM.

For more information, visit www.lcedc.org.

Time:

11:15am - 1:00pm

Description:

Time: Registration 11:15 a.m. – Lunch & Program 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Place: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa

Cost: $18 for Members, $20 for Nonmembers

Speaker: Shanna Dunbar, RN, COHN-S, CCM, Workplace Health, Inc.

Topic: Vocational Rehabilitation and Remain at Work Services

RESERVATIONS: 440-255-0877

RSVP: Monday, August 11, 2008

SPONSORS: LAKE HOSPITAL SYSTEM & HzW ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

Time:

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Description:

The Ohio Small Business Development Center at the Lake County Port Authority is offering free business start-up seminars.

Lakeland Community College, Kirtland.

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.
The training at Lakeland Community College will feature a special presentation by Rick Giddings of Giddings Construction, a local entrepreneur who will give attendees a real feel for how to start and a run a small 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.lcedc.org for more information or call 440-357-2290 x 235 to register.
The Small Business Development Center is a department of the Lake County Port Authority. Created in February 2007 the Lake County Port Authority’s mission is to promote projects that will provide for the creation of jobs and employment opportunities and improve the economic welfare of the people residing in Lake County. The Port Authority is also authorized by state law to enhance, foster, aid, provide or promote transportation, economic development, housing, recreation, governmental operations, culture or research. Located on the campus of Lake Erie College, the Lake County Port Authority is the new host organization for the Lake County Economic Development Center’s activities.

An additional session will be offered Sept. 22 at Lake Erie College from 6 to 9:30 p.m.

For more information, visit www.lcedc.org.

Time:

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description:

Place: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites LaMalfa

Cost: $20 for Members, $30 for nonmembers

Topic: “The Business of a Healthy Community…It is Not a Game”

Speaker(s): Cleveland Foundation &
Health and Human Service Agency Directors

RESERVATIONS: 440-255-0777

DEADLINE DATE: Wednesday, September 17, 2008

SPONSORED BY: Euclid Hospital , A Cleveland Clinic hospital

Time:

8:30am

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.

September 24, 2008 "Business Plan Primer"An Entrepreneur In Residence from the Center For Entrepreneurship will be on hand to discuss what elements should be covered in your Business Plan and how to make the plan work for your business. Don't let your plan sit on the shelf collecting dust. Use it as a framework to grow your business.

For more information, contact Tom Szabo at 440-354-2535 or athomasimage@sbcglobal.net.

Time:

11:30am - 1:00pm

Description:

FEATURED SPEAKER: Michael J. Baird, CEO of Human Arc

TOPIC: Solving the Health Insurance Problem for Thousands of Un-insured People

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: Mike Baird founded Human Arc in 1984 and has been its leader and strategic visionary ever since.

WHERE: LaMalfa, 5783 Heisley Road, Mentor

COST: $19 per person pre-registered, $20 at the door

RESERVATIONS: To register, contact Kasey at 216-214-2471 kasey@tecaclub.com

Description:

Are You Ready for the New 990?
Your Nonprofit's Governance and Operations in the Spotlight

Time TBA

Presenter: Dr. Barbara Clemenson, EDM, CPA, CFRE
The new IRS Form 990 tax return requires nonprofit organizations to reveal much more about their governance and operating policies and procedures than has ever been made public before. This is an excellent time -- not only for Board members and executive directors, but also for finance and development professionals -- to address these issues and make sure that their organizations are following best practices. This seminar will prepare participants to ensure transparency in operations and governance, answer questions from their donors and their community, and meet the highest professional standards when completing next year's 990.

For more information, visit www.lakelandcc.edu/nonprofit, e-mail nonprofitcenter@lakelandcc.edu or call 440-525-7434.

Time:

8:00am - 12:00pm

Description:

The Auburn Technology Learning Center is offering a mini-series of supervision basics designed for businesses interested in promoting and enhancing the interpersonal communication skills of their employees.

Essential Skills of Leadership - Sept. 25 which focuses on learning skills to help maintain and enhance team member self-esteem and encourage team member participation.

Essential Skills of Communication Oct. 9 - develop skills to promote a climate of open communication, design clear, concise messages, manage nonverbal behaviors effectively, and listen to communicate.

Managing Complaints Oct. 23 - learn how to resolve simple complaints and identify the hidden agenda that so often underlie the chronic complaints;

Resolving Conflict Nov. 6 - develop effective communication and management techniques to help individuals understand another point of view and move beyond the conflict.

Course facilitator Rose Ann Kay, SPHR has more than 20 years experience as a human resource professional. Kay holds an MBA in Labor/Human Resource Planning from Case Western Reserve University and BS in Industrial Management from the University of Akron. Kay is principal of Humanics, LLC providing human resource management services to businesses. Kay is an instructor for SHRM College/University Learning System.

Classes are offered every other Thursday morning from 8 a.m. to noon. Auburn will offer a Certification of Completion to those who complete the series. For more information, call Marie at 440-358-8029 or e-mail her at mlehmann@auburncc.org. Registration deadline is Sept. 18.

Time:

11:30am - 1:30pm

Description:

LGASHRM PRESENTS a TWO-PART PROGRAM Reserve now for both.

Chapter Program
Navigating Ohio’s Workers' Comp – Part two

Steve D’lott from the law firm of Zashin and Rich joins us to share the other side of the coin…. the employer's and attorney's side. Learn what options are available to employers when dealing with injured workers, fraudulent claims, and Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation.

Dino's Restaurant and Catering - Rt. 306, Willoughby. NOTE! New Location.

Registration begins at 11 a.m.
Members $20/Nonmembers $30

For reservations, e-mail info@lgashrm.org or call 440-392-2168.

Please make your reservation by Monday 8/19/2008 for the August program and by Monday 9/22/2008 for the September program.

Due to seating/table availability, it is necessary to assess a $5 fee for walk-ins. Late cancellations and no-shows will be invoiced.

Time:

12:00pm

Description:

What: Willoughby Area Chamber of Commerce September luncheon

Where: The Patrician Party Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd., Eastlake

Cost: Members: $20/members, $23/nonmembers

It’s easy to be confused when it comes to understanding all of the legal and financial issues that need to be considered when planning effectively for your future. There’s so much to review with respect to estate planning, wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney, understanding the probate process as well as federal and state tax estate systems…and you wouldn’t want to make these crucial decisions without the proper legal advice.

Join us as attorney, David Ledman shares with us the information that we need to make the best decisions possible to secure our financial futures. Bring your questions and take advantage of this opportunity to get the answers you’ve been looking for, time permitting.

Reservation deadline: Friday, Sept. 19

All reservations must be made and paid for in advance—walk-ins will not be accepted. Register online at www.willoughbyareachamber.com or call 440-942-1632. Visa, Mastercard or checks accepted.