Commerce Connection SEPTEMBER Third Thursday of the Month Lunch & Networking

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1 Commerce Connection SEPTEMBER 2014 The purpose of the Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce is to promote the civic, commercial, professional, industrial, and general welfare of the Waterville Area by providing a favorable business climate and meaningful services to its members. Inside this issue: Member News 2 New Members 2 Upcoming Events Board Members 3 3 Vendor App 4 Car Show 5 Parade App 6 Third Thursday of the Month Lunch & Networking Thursday, September 18th 11:30 Networking- 12 Lunch Location: Waterville Fire Department 751 Waterville Monclova Rd This month s speaker will be Teresa Smith of Toledo/ Lucas County Port Authority. The Port Authority helps support your future growth and sustainability. Their most popular financial resources are BetterBuildings NWO, Regional 166 Loan Program, NOW Bond Fund, and the SBA 504 Loan Program. She will be talking about innovative business financing. The cost for Waterville Area Chamber members is $12 and it is $17 for nonmembers. Please RSVP by Sept.14th at Nomination Time is Upon Us! The Chamber is seeking nominations for 2014 Officers and Board of Directors. President, Vice President, Treasurer along with several Board of Directors positions are up for election. Please keep in mind that to be a successful Chamber the support of the members is vital. Consider adding your name or the name of a co-worker to the list below of nominees. Our chamber is growing and we have exciting ideas floating around with the Board of Directors. The Vice President and Treasurer positions are a one-year term. The Board of Directors positions are a two-year term. President position is a two year with one year as past President. 122 Farnsworth Rd. P. O. Box 74 Waterville, OH admin@watervillechamber.com

2 Welcome New Members Member News Ed Schmidt Automotive Group Matt Carpenter N Dixie Hwy Perrysburg, OH Younique Products Erica Szczechowski 7505 Heller Road Whitehouse, OH Cobalt Consulting LLC Sara Bowen 809 Roche De Boeuf Ct. Waterville, OH Rocket Pediatrics Valarie Stricklen 1089 Pray Blvd Waterville, OH Board Members President-Sam Ansara-US Fin Development Past President-Dave Boothe-Allstates Refractory Vice President-Mark Harris Browning Masonic Treasurer Brenda Mossing Al Blackwood-The Wellness Center Day Spa & Salon Tamra Bower-Shops at Fallen Timbers Sarah Corney-Robison, Curphey & O Connell Mark Harris-Browning Masonic Community Jeff Lark-Shawn s Irish Tavern Erin Montag-Niese Arbors at Waterville Martha Harbaugh Arbonne International Brendan Baxter-Key Bank Matt Carpenter Ed Schmidt Perrysburg Reminder The 41st Annual Roche De Boeuf Festival is coming up quick! This year the festival will be on September 27th, 9am-5pm in downtown Waterville. Chamber members get a free booth, so if you haven t filled out a vendor application do so soon. Also, get your cars registered for the car show and remember parade entries are free for everyone except politicians. These forms can be found in the newsletter. Volunteers are always needed for the festival, stop in the chamber or us if you re interested. 122 Farnsworth Rd. P. O. Box 74 Waterville, OH admin@watervillechamber.com

3 Upcoming Events September 2014 Page 3 13th 9 am Waterworks Park Community Fishing Derby 18th 11:30-1:00pm Waterville Fire Department Third Thursday of the Month Lunch 25th 5-7pm Silver Lining Gallery Pre Roche de Boeuf Rue de Artistes Reception-sponsored by Silver Lining Gallery 26th 7-11pm S. Third Street Johnny Rodriguez performs LIVE!! $2 cover charge Pre Roche de Boeuf Party 27th 9-5pm Downtown Waterville The 41st Annual Roche de Boeuf Festival music, children s area, live entertainment, inflatables, train rides, food, crafts, and much more. 9 am Parade The parade will start on Farnsworth Rd. 10 am 2pm AWAKE National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Turn in unused, unwanted pills in the drop off box. 10am-3pm-Car Show The Annual Roche de Boeuf Car Show downtown Waterville. 9am-5pm Rue de Artistes North Second St. Sponsored by the Silver Lining Art Gallery and Waterville Area Arts Commission. 9am-3pm Pioneer Days 114 S. River Rd. Waterville Historical Society s Pioneer Days features 30 artisans, music, and tours 9am-5pm- $1 Duck The Waterville Rotary s fundraiser for Polio Plus- $1 a duck, sold throughout the festival.

4 BUSINESS NAME CONTACT NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP PHONE VENDOR LICENSE ALL BOOTH SPACE IS FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME BOOTH SPACE IS BEING HELD FOR YOU THIS APPLIES TO EVERYONE. TO GUARANTEE THE SAME SPACE AS LAST YEAR REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 1, NO EXCEPTIONS Chamber Member or Business (if reserving space, must be used by business reserving space) located in festival area one FREE 10 x 12 booth space. If you reserve and do not use space you forfeit space for the following year. Business # of 10 x 12 $150 per booth Amount $ Crafter # of 10 x 12 $75 per booth Amount $ Food Vendor # of 10 x 24 $200 per booth Amount $ Food Vendors must attach copy of proof of insurance and vendors license Non-Profit selling per booth Amount $ Non-profit # of 10 x 12 $50 per booth, NO FOOD/BEVERAGE WILL BE SOLD Amount $ LATE REGISTRATION FEE The deadline to register is September 6, If space is available a late fee of $30 per booth will be applied after that date, no exceptions. Late Fee Charge Amount $ Limited electric will be available for an additional $15; this is on a first come basis. Water is NOT provided. Electric Charge Amount $ TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ *Please make checks payable to: Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce (WACC). **Cancellation Policy: This is a rain or shine event. Cancellations made before August 31, 2014 will incur a $25 handling fee. Cancellations made after August 31 are non-refundable. Booth space is 10 x 12, vendor supplies, table, chairs and tents.

5 THANK YOU TO ALL OUR SPONSORS FOR THE 41ST ANNUAL ROCHE DE BOEUF FESTIVAL SHAWN S IRISH TAVERN YARK WHITEHOUSE CENTURY LINK CITY OF WATERVILLE J&R CONTRACTING SERVICES HEALTH MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS MCDONALD S OF WATERVILLE BROWNING MASONIC COMMUNITY KEY BANK WATERVILLE KISH AMBULANCE KAUFMAN ENGINEERED SYSTEMS ENGLER, GARROW & ROTH ARBORS AT WATERVILLE WATERVILLE FAMILY PHYSCIANS FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK JOHNS MANVILLE WATERVILLE GAS AND OIL COMPANY ALLSTATES REFRACTORY SERVICES ED SCHMIDT PERRYSBURG SHOPS AT FALLEN TIMBERS THE WELLNESS CENTER DAY SPA & SALON ARBONNE INTERNATIONAL-MARTHA HARBAUGH SAM ANSARA STEVENS DISPOSAL PACVAN TRAILERS ACE SEPTIC TANK SERVICE SILVER LINING GALLERY THE CORVETTE CLUB MARTN LARK INSURANCE MARY KAY COSMETICS-NANCY DAVIDSON CHANGE ENGINE-DONNA MARTIN THE WATERVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

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7 PARADE REGISTRATION FORM DATE: Saturday, September 27, 2014 SET-UP TIME: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. PARADE BEGINS promptly at: 9:00 a.m. Unit Name: Unit Sponsor: Sponsor Address: Contact Person: Telephone: Day: Evening: address (Print carefully): Type of Unit: Band Float Marching Other (please specify) Size of Unit (# of people, animals, cars, etc.): (Note: If more that 2 animals, cars, etc., please contact the Chamber to discuss) Politicians: $50 Fee (with active campaign) & Business and community groups: Free -- Checks payable to WACC IMPORTANT! Note the following: Children love to receive candy at a parade. However, we are asking those parade participants who wish to pass out treats to hand them to the spectators rather than throw them; if your unit is a moving vehicle or float, please have a walker on each side who will hand out the treats. Neither the sponsors of the Parade nor the City of Waterville will assume any liability for injury or damages sustained by members of participating Parade Unit, nor injury or damage sustained by spectators as a result of any action on the part of a participating Parade Unit. Please return this form to: Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 74, Waterville, OH or fax to by September 8, Unit number, map, and directions will be mailed to you.

8 Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce PO BOX 74 Waterville, OH PH: ; Fax: Dear Chamber Member, Nomination time is upon us! The Chamber is seeking nominations for 2015 Officers and Board of Directors. President, Vice President, Treasurer along with several Board of Directors positions are up for election. Please keep in mind that to be a successful Chamber the support of the members is vital. Consider adding your name or the name of a co-worker to the list below of nominees. Our chamber is growing and we have exciting ideas floating around with the Board of Directors. The Vice President and Treasurer positions are a one-year term. The Board of Directors positions are a two-year term. President position is a two year with one year as past President. Please fax the completed form back to the Chamber office at or at admin@watervillechamber.com. Please return by October 8, 2014 we will be holding elections soon. Regards, Corina Pfleghaar Executive Director Waterville Area Chamber of Commerce Yes, please add me (Name), to the list nominees to be added to the ballot for the position of: President Vice President Treasurer Board Member I represent (Business) Phone