March Chamber Calendar

ERIE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

13 – Brand Your Business Seminar, noon to 1 p.m., 1058 Event Center, 1058 Cleveland Road West, Sandusky.

Lunch will be served. Admission is available at no charge to chamber members RSVP required by emailing amberh@ eriecountychamber.com. Liamer Media Branding Specialist Joshua Randell will be the featured speaker for this event sponsored by The Erie County Chamber of Commerce and BAS Broadcasting. This event is for business owners and marketing professionals looking to gain a better understanding of your brand and how to build your brand through different advertising channels. Randell is the co-founder of Liamer Media, a digital media company specializing in web design, video and social media marketing. Liamer Media works with hundreds of companies, non-profits and individuals throughout northwest Ohio to help brand them by first defining who they are and second how they communicate their brand to others. He brings extensive experience in buying and utilizing every type of advertising from TV to radio to print and digital media. Randell understands the importance of how each of these media play a role in building your brand and is up-to-date on all the latest trends and technologies that can help you brand, build and grow your business.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF SANDUSKY COUNTY

6 – Legislative Committee, 8 a.m.
6 – Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings, Fremont
9 – Ag Breakfast, 7 a.m., Ole Zim’s Wagon Shed, reservations required
14 – Education & Workforce Development Committee, 8:30 a.m.
15 – Health & Wellness Committee, 3 p.m.
20 – Finance Committee, noon 20 – Executive Committee, 12:30 p.m.
27 – Ambassador Meeting, 8 a.m. 28 – Chamber Board Meeting, 7:30 a.m.
28 – Safety Council Meeting, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., The Neeley Center
30 – Chamber Office closed, noon to 4 p.m.

SENECA REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

12 – Legislative Breakfast: State of City, State of County, State of 88th District, State of 4th Congressional District, 7:15 to 9 a.m., Camden Falls, 2460 S SR 231, Tiffin.

Speakers include U.S. Rep. for Ohio’s 4th Congressional District Jim Jordan, State Rep. Bill Reineke, Mayor Aaron Montz and Seneca County Commissioner Shayne Thomas. The event costs $10 and will summarize 2017 accomplishments and a preview of 2018’s key initiatives. Register by calling 419-447-4141 or emailing dmartorana@tiffinchamber.com.

14 – Small Business Basics Seminar, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce, 19 W. Market St., Suite C, Tiffin.

A free, two-hour seminar that will answer your questions about starting, buying or expanding a small business. To register contact Bill Auxter at 800-826-2431 or 419-559-2210 or by e-mail at bauxter@ terra.edu.

16 – Ambassador Meeting, noon to 1 p.m., Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce, 19 W. Market St., Ste. C, Tiffin.

For information, call 419-447-4141 21 – Brand Your Business, 8 to 9:30 a.m., Camden Falls, 2460 S SR 231, Tiffin. Learn how to make your business stand out across all forms of media; sponsored by BAS Broadcasting & Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce. Register by calling 419-447-4141. 27 – Tiffin Area Safety Council, 11:30 a.m., Camden Falls, 2460 S SR 231, Tiffin. RSVP online.

29 – After Five: Heidelberg School of Business, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Adams Hall, Heidelberg University, Tiffin.

Get Acquainted with Heidelberg School of Business. Take this opportunity to network with Heidelberg University’s executive and business staff, along with business students. Learn about the programs offered at the school during this event, including the 4+1 opportunity, and tour Adams Hall. Business owners are encouraged to attend in order to meet with School of Business students and see how the School of Business can assist in solving current and future business issues. Learn about other opportunities to engage with the Heidelberg School of Business throughout the year. This event is open to the public.

PORT CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

8 – Organizational Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
8 – PC Chamber Job Fair: Port Clinton High School Gymnasium, 821 Jefferson St., Port Clinton, 4 to 6 p.m.

The Port Clinton Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Port Clinton High School, Marblehead Chamber of Commerce and Ohio Means Jobs to host a Job Fair. Chamber Employers with open positions will be attendance. Both seasonal and permanent full-time positions are available. Come dressed professionally and bring multiple copies of your resume and be ready to meet with employers. This free event is open to the public. For information, Call 419-734-5503.

12 – Chamber Board Meeting, 8:30am
13 – Design Committee Meeting
15 – Main Street Board Meeting, 8:30am
17 – Port Clinton Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m. 20 – Ambassador Committee Meeting, 8:30 a.m.
21 – Walleye Festival Committee Meeting, 8:30am
22 – Promotion Committee Meeting at 8:30 a.m.; Rock the Light Committee Meeting at 9:30 a.m.

OAK HARBOR AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

24 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 2 p.m.

The Oak Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual event will begin in Adolphus Kraemer Park at the Log Cabin with an Easter Egg Hunt, followed by a candy hunt downtown and then to the Portage Fire Station on Water Street where the children can visit and take photos with the Easter Bunny and have a chance to win one of the special Golden Egg baskets. This event is free to the public and open to children ages 12 and under. For information, contact the chamber office at 419-898-0479.

HURON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

14 – Benefits Committee, 8 to 9 a.m., Huron County Chamber of Commerce, 10 W. Main St., Norwalk
15 – Safety Council Banquet, 11:30 a.m., American Legion, 8 Main St., Monroeville

HURON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

15 – Business After Hours, 5 to 7 p.m., Vine & Olive, 4917 Milan Road No. 5, Sandusky.
29 – Business Showcase, 2 to 6:30 p.m., BGSU Firelands Cedar Point Center,1 University Drive, Huron. Free.

MARBLEHEAD PENINSULA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

9 – Wyng It, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Erie Social Shuffleboard Club & Bar, 5686 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead.
10 – Marblehead Purse Bingo, 5 to 7:30 p.m., Erie Social Shuffleboard Club & Bar, 5686 E. Harbor Road, Marblehead.

Tickets are $40 each and include 16 games of bingo and a buffet dinner. Cash bar will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with dinner served at 6 p.m. Call the chamber office for tickets, 419-734-9777.

13 – Marblehead Business Roundtable, 5 to 7 p.m., Marblehead Peninsula Branch Library.

Please join us for the first Marblehead Business Roundtable. There will be speakers from the Marblehead Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Ottawa County Improvement Corporation, Danbury Township, Village of Marblehead, Lake Erie Shores & Islands, Marblehead Merchants, Lakeside Chautauqua, ODOT, Ottawa County Commissioners. Each organization will give a brief overview on the services they have to offer to businesses and the community. After all of the organizations speak there will be an open discussion. Call the Chamber at 419-734-9777 with any questions.

15 – Ambassadors Committee Meeting, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
15 – Business After Hours at R Coffee Corner, 5 to 7 p.m., 3848 East Harbor Light Landing Drive.
17 – Desdemona’s Grand Re-Opening, noon to 7 p.m.
17 – Marblehead Merchants Blarney Stone Stroll, 2 to 6 p.m., downtown Marblehead.

Join this St. Patrick’s Day for sales, festive drinks and raffle prizes. Make a purchase at any participating merchant and be entered to win the grand prize.

19 – Executive Board Meeting, 11 a.m. to noon
24 – Easter Egg Hunt, 1 to 2 p.m., James Park.

The Marblehead Police Association Easter Hunt will include a visit from the Easter Bunny and special prize Eggs. Age groups are: 0-4, 5-8, 9-12.