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Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 84, 866 East Main Street Geneva, Ohio 44041
Phone: (440) 466-8694 Fax: (440) 466-0823
www.genevachamber.org Email: [email protected]
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2019 Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors and Officers
Officers:
President: Brett Horvath, Geneva Area City Schools
I-Vice President: Tony Long, JLS Computer & Accounting Service
II-Vice President: Jamie Ortiz, American Electric LLC
Treasurer: Douglas Braun, Lakeview Federal Credit Union
Executive Director: Sue Ellen Foote
Board of Directors:
Phil Anderson, Huffman-Mayer-Paolo Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors
Christopher Carraher, Civic/Individual
Beth Cheney, Rae-Ann Geneva Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Mike Goddard, Crawford Insurance Agency
Cliff Henry, Harpersfield Township & Geneva UMC
Evan Jahn, Waste Management
Tim Lenart, Civic/Individual
Elena Marquetti-Ali, Geneva Shores
Kim Patrone, Civic/Individual
Richard Phinney, Rosemary’s Pizza & Abner’s Woodbine Cottages
Doug Starkey, City Manager of Geneva
Richard Trice, ACMC & The Winery at Spring Hill
Terri Vincent, Loudermilk Tractor & Cycle
Bill Widlits, Chestnut Homes
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Annual Dinner — Dec. 4
Business Buzz — Nov. 13, & Dec. 11
Community Calendar of Events
GENEVA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019
NEWSLETTER
Chamber Annual Dinner at
The Lodge & Conference Center
Wednesday, December 4, 2019 The Lodge & Conference Center
4888 North Broadway (St. Rt. 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake
COST $35 per person
6:15 p.m. Social - Cheese and Crackers (Cash Bar)
7 p.m. Dinner
Menu: Grilled chicken with sundried tomato and Boursin cream sauce, fresh green beans, herb roasted redskins, fresh rolls and butter, fresh mixed greens salad,
and New York cheese cake with raspberry sauce.
The evening entertainment will be the Geneva’s Image.
The 2019 Geneva Area Chamber Citizen of the Year and the Chamber Business
of the Year will be awarded. The City of Geneva Economic Development Awards
will be announced and awarded.
This is going to be a great evening witnessing the winners for the different awards,
enjoying wonderful food and great entertainment. There will be assigned seating.
Businesses have the option to reserve a table of eight.
For the fifth year Dorie Lenart has made and donated a beautiful holiday handmade quilt that will be at the Annual Dinner. Tickets will be on sale at the dinner for
$5 each or 6 for $20.
Dinner reservations need to be made by November 19, by calling the Chamber office at 440-466-8694 or faxing the enclosed Annual Dinner form to 440-466-0823.
Payment is requested before the dinner. We also accept VISA and MasterCard.
NOVEMBER 30, 2019
2020 Geneva Area Chamber Membership Directory
The new 2020 Chamber directory will be available the first week of December and will be given out at the Chamber Annual Dinner on December 4. All Chamber members in good standing will be listed in alphabetical category order as well as in an index with phone numbers. A directory will be mailed out to all Chamber mem-bers in December. This is a high-quality marketing piece that Chamber members, prospective members, community residents, and visitors use. For more information call the Chamber office at (440) 466-8694.
to you and your family.
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Last Two “Business Buzz” for 2019 Friendly, Informal, and Focused Networking Join Members of the Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake County East Chamber.
There are only two more Business Buzzes sched-uled for 2019. Come and join us for coffee, refreshments,
and networking. Dates and locations are subject to change. Please call the Chamber office to register and
verify locations (440) 466-8694.
Nov. 13, Arcadia Glass House, 354 North Lake Road, Madison at 8 a.m.
Dec. 11, Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 N. River Rd., W., Geneva at 5 p.m.
2020 the Business Buzz will go back to being called Cof-fee Contacts. At this point there are only four scheduled
for the year with the Eastern Lake County Chamber; two in each Geneva and Madison at 8 a.m.
Scheduled dates: February 26, May 27, August 26, and October 28, 2020.
If you wish to schedule to be a host for February 26, or August 26, please call the Chamber 440-466-8694.
Lisa D. Summers, Attorney at Law, LLC P. O. Box 1040, Geneva, Ohio 44041
(location) 27 W. Main Street, Geneva, Ohio 44041 Phone 440-361-4332 - Fax 440-361-3245
Cell 440-477-5074 Email: [email protected]
Web: www.ldslawllc.com Lisa D. Summers, Attorney at Law, LLC, located in Geneva,
Ohio, is a female-owned and -operated legal practice with over three decades of experience, serving primarily Lake, Ashtabu-la, and Geauga Counties in Ohio. Lisa D. Summers is a Trial
Attorney who is licensed to practice in all courts in the State of Ohio and all Federal Courts in Ohio and the United Sates Su-preme Court. She has 32 years of experience resolving legal
matters and disputes for her clients through litigation, adminis-trative proceedings, arbitrations, mediation, and negotiated set-
tlement. Lisa’s areas of practice include general civil litiga-tion, administrative law, non-profit law, real estate and foreclo-
sure law, oil and gas and natural resources law, construction law, contract law, business law, consumer and creditor/debtor law, local government law, zoning and land use law, probate and estate planning, domestic relations, juvenile law, misde-
meanor criminal law, and tort litigation.
Ashtabula County Historical Society P.O. Box 36, Jefferson, OH 44047
Contact: Susan Hill Email: [email protected]—Web: www.ashtcohs.com
The Ashtabula County Historical Society (ACHS) owns and opens to the public three historical properties in Ashtabula County. Hours and dates of operation vary by property. *
Jennie Munger Gregory Museum, 5685 Lake Road, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio 44041 - Phone 440-466-7337. Museum is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Noon to 4 p.m. be-
tween Memorial Day and Labor Day. * Joshua R. Giddings Law Office Museum, 102 E.
Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047. Hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays between Memorial Day
and Labor Day. * Blakeslee Log Cabin, 441 Seven Hills Rd., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. The cabin is open for Log Cabin
Days, the second full weekend in September.
Health Markets – Joanie Keehn 3104 Hubbard Rd., Madison, Ohio 44057
Phone: 440-983-4203, Fax: 888-972-4469
Cell: 440-536-1228—Email: [email protected]
Web: www.healthmarkets.com/JoanieKeehn
No-cost review of your healthcare insurance options.
Offering: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Short-Term Disa-
bility, Cancer, Heart Attack/Stroke, Medicare, Life Insurance,
Final Expense, Travel Insurance, and more.
Geneva Sheds, LLC 1640 St. Rt. 534 S., Geneva, Ohio 44041
Owner, Gary Korver, Jr. Phone 440-466-0035
Email: [email protected] Web: www.genevashedsllc.com.Quality wood sheds, steel car-ports, and U-Haul rentals. Locally owned, excellent reputation,
and honest answers. In business since 2016.
New 2020 Date for Geneva Area Chamber Membership Plaque
A date plate will be enclosed in your membership investment invoices. Make sure to put the date on your
plaque to show that you are a current member.
Luisa’s Mexican Grill 41 N. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041
Owner: Debbie Sistek
Phone: 440-466-3327—Email: [email protected]
Web: www.luisasmexican.com
The historic Whitsey building was built in the 1860’s is
located in downtown Geneva. It is home to our authentic
homemade Mexican food, salsas, and Tex-Mex style
cooking. Our own blended sangria, tropical eggnog,
grape margaritas, and guacamole made fresh to order.
Live music, patio, and visit our Ponchos Cantina.
Hours: Tues.-Wed. 4-8 p.m.;
Th., Fri., & Sat. 11:30 a.m.—9 p.m.; Closed Sun. & Mon.
Welcome New Members
Share-A-Christmas 2019
Your Support is Needed for the Holidays!
The Geneva Area Safety Forces once again are sponsoring a Share-A-Christmas and are asking for your support. Open your heart to help our safety forces make this holiday season special for some of our local families in need. Now may be the time of year for you can pay it forward to help families in need during the holidays.
Please make your checks payable to Geneva Area Safety Forces and send or drop off your donation to: Northwest Ambulance District, c/o Share-A-Christmas, 1480 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio 44041. Donations can also be dropped off at any of the local fire or police departments in Geneva, Geneva-on-the-Lake, or Harpersfield. FMI call Northwest Ambulance District at 440-466-4900.
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Congratulations Best of the County Winners
The 31st Annual Best of the County Awards dinner was held on September 17, 2019 at SPIRE Institute Banquet Center. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
George H. Kaull Entrepreneurship Award: Dwayne & Darlene Bennett
Community Vitality Award: Conneaut Foundation
Workforce Innovation Award: ACMC Academy
Business Innovation Award: Heavenly Creamery
Business Growth Award: Brant’s Apple Orchard
Manufacturing Operational Excellence Award: Worthington Cylinders
Infrastructure Transformation Award: RH EnergyTrans
Service Business Growth & Innovation Award: Elite Employment and founder Angela Kendall
KRIS KRINGLE 38th ANNUAL CRAFT & VENDOR SHOW
Saturday, November 9, 2019 NEW TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Geneva Middle School, 839 Sherman Street For additional information: Contact Ann Craig
(440) 466-7845 or [email protected].
Hampton Inn Madison Grand Opening Geneva Grape Jamboree Parade Marshall
Beth Cheney-Smith, the 2018 Geneva Area Chamber Citi-zen of the Year. was this year’s Geneva Grape Jamboree Parade Marshall in both Jamboree parades. Her father, Doug Cheney, was more than happy to drive his daughter in the both Saturday and Sunday Grape Jamboree parades.
46th Annual Christmas Shoppe CRAFT SHOW
Proceeds benefit Hospice of the Western Reserve
Saturday, December 7, 2019
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St. John School, 7911 Depot Road, Ashtabula, Ohio
Admission - $2 Adults • $1 Children, ages 6 to 18.
Hampton Inn Madison ribbon cutting photo, center behind the ribbon, Kelly Webster,
Director of Sales; McKenzie Azzardi, General Manager; holding scissors are both
James Gerish, CEO of Emerald Hospitality Associates and Chuck Borsukoff, CEO of
JCI Contractors, are surrounded by invited guests including the Geneva Area Cham-
ber Board of Directors, Greater Ashtabula Chamber, and the Eastern Lake County
Chamber of Commerce.
Harpersfield Volunteer Fire Department Holiday Craft Show
November 23, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Harpersfield Community Center, 5604 Cork-Cold
Springs Rd., Geneva, Ohio 44041. We are expecting 40-plus vendors with handcrafted items for sale. We will have a bake sale as well as light refreshments. A raffle will be held to support Share A Christmas Program.
$1 entrance fee to support HVFD. FMI call Rachelle Craine 440-813-4453.
Hampton Inn Madison open house on October 16, 2019 individuals gathered behind
the front desk (photo left) McKenize Azzardi, Hampton Inn Madison General Manag-
er; David Hilliard, Assistant General Manager; Geneva Area Chamber Board of
Directors Jamie Ortiz and Brett Horvath; and Kelly Webster, Hampton Inn Madison
Director of Sales.
LOCAL SCHEDULED CRAFT FAIRS
THE WINERY AT SPRING HILL
Call The Winery at Spring Hill 440-466-0626 to book your holiday parties, order baked goods and
gift baskets or gift cards for the upcoming holidays. Check out our website
www.thewineryatspringhill.com for more fun events and class offerings too!
THE WINERY AT SPRING HILL HOLIDAY EVENTS Call The Winery at Spring Hill 440-466-0626 to book your holiday parties, order baked goods and gift baskets or gift cards for
the upcoming holidays. Check out our website www.thewineryatspringhill.com for more fun events and class offerings too!
2020 Geneva Area Chamber Scheduled Events
February 1 (Sat.), Winterfest
February 13 (Thurs.), Business Expo at Geneva High School
March 13-15, Ashtabula County Home Show at Ashtabula Town Square March 16 (Mon.), Spring Dinner
April 5 (Sun.), Chinese Auction at Geneva High School May 14 (Thurs.), Business Compass at Ferrante Winery May 21 (Thurs.) award up to four $1,000 scholarships to Geneva graduates
June 17 (Wed.), Golf Outing
September 21 (Mon.), Fall Dinner
October 7 (Wed.), Candidates Night
October 21-22, Membership Drive
Dec. 2, Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Citizen of the Year, Chamber Business of the Year, and City of Geneva Economic Development Awards
Coffee Contacts, at 8 a.m. (Feb. 26, May 27, Aug. 26, Sept. 23. and Oct. 28) Call the Chamber at 440-466-8694 to schedule your open house or special event.
BWC News from CareWorks Comp Happening Now with Group Rating and Group Retrospective Enrollment for upcoming July 1, 2020 Policy Year. It’s that time of year again! 2020 Traditional Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating offers are being sent out to employers. Some em-ployers are eligible for both programs (we refer to this as “dual eligibility”). We’re eager to discuss these options with you, as each year there may be a different mix of cost-saving strategies that work best for your organization. The enrollment deadline for the July 1, 2020 Rate Year is November 15, 2019 for Traditional Group Rating, and January 24, 2020 for Group Retrospective Rating. FMI call 800-837-3200 ext. 58595
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CATHERINE’S CHRISTMAS 26th SEASON
Catherine’s Christmas located at 910 East Main Street, Geneva is open seven days a week. Monday, Tuesday,
and Wednesday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. 8 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Extended hours after Thanksgiving! Follow on Face-book at www.facebook.com/catherineschristmas.ohio.
Purple was the Color at the
Geneva Area Chamber Fall Dinner
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Did You Know? The Ashtabula County Fair Grounds in Jefferson grand stand was refurbished and painted before the 2019 fair took place in August!
The local Geneva paper The Pride of Geneva was in business from August 2009 until November 2018 when it went out of business.
Ashtabula County, being situated in Ohio’s northeast corner on the shores of Lake Erie, is home to twenty-four wineries, nineteen covered bridges, two state parks, and a metro park.
The Geneva Area Chamber hosted a Candidates Night on October 2, 2019 at the Geneva Community Center. The event was for the public to gather information to be more informed to vote in the general election. There were a few levies that representatives gave details on: Ashtabu-la County Board of Development Disabilities, Geneva Area City Schools, and Geneva Union Cemeteries.
The contested races and candidates who were present was given three minutes to address the audience. Those present were able to write down questions to be asked and answered by the candidates after each race spoke.
The opposed candidates for the local elections who spoke were as follows Geneva Area City School Board has two seats: Sarah Lewis-Fisher, Michele L. Krieg, and Amber L. Metzler. Geneva Township Trustee has one seat. Present and spoke were: Leroy Caranci, Timothy Miller; not present were Denny Brown and Ken Junker. Geneva City Council has four seats. Present and spoke were: write-in James E. Baehr, Jeffrey A. Griffiths, Susan Hagan, and Robert Rosebrugh; not present were Mario Butera and Phillip E. Cordova.
Everyone enjoyed refreshments. There was a lot of good information that was shared, and questions that were asked and answered. Remember to vote at the polls on November 5, 2019.
Congratulations Grape Jamboree Royalty The 56th Annual Grape Jamboree new queens: Miss Grapette Melina Cruz, Junior Miss Grapette Allanah
Burkholder, Young Miss Grapette Jordan Verdi, and Little Miss Grapette Mireya Miller.
Adam Calvert sang and entertained the 109 in attendance at
the Geneva Area Chamber Director Fall Dinner held on
September 23, 2019 at Ferrante Winery & Ristorante.
Geneva Area Chamber Director Candidates Night held on October 2, 2019. Photo left: Tony Long, Geneva Area Chamber I-Vice President. The Geneva City Council race Robert Rosebrugh, talking to the crowd. Setting: James Baehr, Jeffrey Griffiths, and Susan Hagan.
The Geneva Area Chamber Fall Dinner was September 23, 2019 at Ferrante Win-ery and Ristorante. Tours were given of the winery showing the storage and bottling process. Mary Jo Ferrante conducted the wine tasting of three new Ferrante wines: Gewurztraminer, Grand River Valley Riesling, and Bubbly Star Seeker. Every-one enjoyed a delicious meal and wine as well as visiting with others at the tables, and listening to the evening entertainment, Ad-am Culvert. Dave Johnson, Geneva Grape Jamboree President, gave an update on what to
expect at the 55th Annual Geneva Grape Jamboree. He then introduced Adam Culvert, a county western singer. His show consists of high-energy new country, favorite classic hits, as well as some of his original songs that were just recently re-leased. Everyone heard a little of what to expect at this year’s
Jamboree. The 2019 Miss Grapette, Melinda Cruz, a junior in high school, was intro-duced and had a few words to say. This was a great kickoff to 2019 Grape Jamboree!
Geneva Area Chamber Director Fall Dinner 2019 Miss Grapette Melina Cruz, President Geneva Grape Jamboree Dave Johnson, and Judge Marianne Sezon.
Mary’s Diner is Proud To Serve Those Who Have Served America So Well
Veteran’s Day November 11, 2019 Mary’s Diner will offer a free pancake breakfast with a beverage
to all current and former members of the United States Armed Forces. Breakfast will be serviced from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thanks you for your service!
Chamber Hosted Candidates Night
Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 84 866 E. Main Street Geneva, Ohio 44041
2019 HOLIDAY COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS All Year - The Lodge at Geneva State Park Wine Shuttle.
Weekdays guests $30 + tax, Sat. $35 + tax. Public $50 + tax. Sun. -Thurs. departs noon & 1 p.m., every Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.,12:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 5:30 p.m. Reser. 440-466-7100.
All Year - The Lodge at Geneva State Park. Live entertainment & lounge specials for local residents on weekends 466-7100.
Nov. 2, Grand River Cellars Turkey Trot, visit www.GrandRiverCellars.com.
Nov. 3, Daylight Saving ends (set clocks back one hour).
Nov. 5, Election Day.
Nov. 11, Veterans Day! Thank you for our Freedom!
Nov. 11, Veteran’s Breakfast at Mary’s Diner 8-11 a.m.
Nov. 13, Business Buzz at Arcadia Glass House, 354 North Lake, Madison - 8 a.m. RSVP 466-8694.
Nov. 16, Holiday Auction, Christ Episcopal Church, 66 S. Ea-gle St., Geneva. Open 5:30 p.m., auction 7 p.m. FMI 466-3706.
Nov. 23, Harpersfield Volunteer Fire Department Craft Show at Harpersfield Community Center, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Harpersfield Community Center, 5604 Cork Cold Springs Rd., Geneva.
Nov. 25, Community Candle Lighting Service of Remem-brance at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St., Madison, registration 6 p.m., service 6:30 p.m. FMI call 440-428-4401.
Nov. 28-29, Geneva Schools no school Thanksgiving Break.
Nov. 28, Thanksgiving!
Nov. 29, Black Friday -Shop Local!
Nov. 29, thru Dec. 29, Open Fri., Sat., & Sun. evenings, Ashtabula County Lights on the Lake, 6-9 p.m. Christmas Eve & Christmas Day 6-8 p.m. 54 acres and 80 displays at Lakeshore Park. Cost $5 a vehicle. FMI 440-993-1051 or www.aclotl.com.
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 6-7, & 13-14, Tannenbaum Trial, 3 week-ends to travel this self-driving tour. Sample wine and appetizers, get 18” Christmas tree, and receive at the other stops an ornament to decorate your tree. Visit www.OhioWine.org
Dec. 1, Geneva-on-the-Lake sign lighting and photos with Santa, 5-6pm at the GOTL Sign
Dec. 2, No school Geneva School Conference Comp.
Dec. 3, Ferrante Winery Hungry Hearts Free Pasta Dinner.
Dec. 4, Chamber Annual Dinner at The Lodge, social 6:15 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., entertainment Geneva GI, Cham-ber & Geneva City awards; cost $35, reservations 466-8694
Dec. 6, Geneva Christmas Parade with Santa and sing-along, downtown Geneva on Broadway—Visit www.GenevaOhio.com.
Dec. 7, Harpersfield Friends of the Park Tree Lighting.
Dec. 7, Christmas Shoppe Craft Show, St. John School, 7911 Depot Rd., Ashtabula. Admis. $2 adults, $1 children 6-18; 9 a.m. –4 p.m. Benefit Hospice of Western Reserve.
Dec. 9, Geneva Shores Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair, 2-6 p.m., 60 West St., Geneva. FMI call Lisa 440-466-1181.
Dec. 11, Business Buzz at Ferrante Winery & Ristorante, 5585 N. River Rd., W., Geneva - 5 p.m. (Holiday gathering), for Chamber members. 440-466-8694.
Dec. 21-Jan. 3, No school - Winter break Geneva students
Dec. 25, Christmas
Dec. 31, The Lodge at Geneva New Year’s Eve Gala, visit thelodgeatgeneva.com or call 440-415-1546.
Dec. 31, Old Firehouse Winery Un-New Year’s Eve, open till 1 a.m. No band, cover charge, or buffet. Call 466-9300.
Business Buzz —Nov. 13 & Dec. 11
Annual Dinner—December 4
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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
The Lodge & Conference Center 4888 North Broadway, (St. Rt. 534), Geneva-on-the-Lake
COST $35 per person (Option to Reserve Table of 8)
6:15 p.m. Social: Cheese & Crackers (Cash Bar) 7 p.m. Dinner
Entertainment by “Geneva Image” Geneva City Economic Development Awards
Presentation of Chamber Business of the Year Geneva Area Chamber Citizen of the Year
Requested or Assigned Seating.
Payment is requested before the dinner.
RSVP by November 18, by calling the office at 440-466-8694 or fax 440-466-0823
or mail bottom portion of this form. We accept VISA or MasterCard.
Note: Reservations cancellation by November 18, or you will be expected to pay for your meal.
Dinner Menu:
Grilled Chicken with
Sundried Tomato
and Boursin Cream
Sauce
Fresh Green Beans
Herb Roasted
Redskins
Fresh Rolls and
Butter
Fresh Mixed
Greens Salad
New York Cheese
Cake with
Raspberry Sauce
Geneva Area Chamber Annual Dinner — December 4, 2019
RSVP by November 18, by calling the Chamber office at 466-8694, return this portion by mail, or fax to 466-0823.
Name & Business: ____________________________________________ Phone: __________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ No. Attending: ____________
Attending: 1_________________ 2_________________ 3__________________ 4__________________
5_________________ 6_________________ 7__________________ 8__________________
Total Enclosed Amt. $35 each: _________(Optional) Credit Card: VISA _____ MasterCard ______
Card Number: ___________________________________ Signature: ___________________________
Name on Card: _______________________________Exp. Date: _______________ V-Code: _______
Geneva Area Chamber of Commerce, P. O. Box 84, 866 E. Main St., Geneva, OH 44041
