Attending: Janet Lawson, Dave Agricola, Beth Lauter, Ariell Burrey, Gail Dennis Diane Agricola, Catherine Fitzgerald, Robin Thomas, Steve Dinnerstein, Sherri Kohnle, Jenny Dennis, Caliesta Bockenstette, Ralph Hoop and Jenny Kilgore.
Welcome New Member: Cheryl Wood/AD EX
Treasure’s Report
Beth reported that we currently have $4688.65 in CHECKING and $2921.09 in SAVINGS.
Dues remain unpaid for some members Member’s requested a notice be sent for payment
27 Members have paid their 2011 dues.
Secretary’s Report
The Chamber members voted unanimously for the January minutes.
The Chamber members voted unanimously to spread out Chamber dues into two payments. First payment will be due the last week of January and the second payment will be due April 15. A five dollar ($5) service fee will be charged each payment.
Committee Reports
Catherine Fitzgerald reported on Wally Cordes’s behalf
The Village is currently working on grants to extend the sidewalks and streetscape improvements from the HWB to the Glendale Auto Shop along Sharon Road.
In terms of the parking lot improvements, there has been difficulty on the State level due to the Rail Road’s objection to additional cars parking close to the rail. Funding from the State is not as probable as it was six (6) months ago, however; there is still hope and this could be a possible future project for the Village.
Calendar of Events
Wine, Beer & Food Festival May 13-15, 2011
Dave Agricola announced that the committee has secured Adventourous Event Planning to oversee the festival. The Festival is expected to generate $140k income with an estimate of $90k in expenses with a potential profit of $50k. The festival is expecting to bring 4000 people into the Village of Glendale. This is a very exciting time for the Village of Glendale and The Chamber of Commerce. The plan this year is to charge a $5 admission fee that will include a commemorative glass and a wrist band. The festival will stay open until 11 PM. There will be no booths only tents. Inside the tents will be booths separated by tables. There will be two (2) beer and wine tents and one (1) food specialty tent. A large stage will be set up close to Statements Salon and Calista B’s for food demonstration. The Festival committee is working on the logistic of the square closure and will be minimizing the impact on business’ as much as possible. The Committee is currently working out the fine details. The Chamber will be voting soon on partial payment to Adventurous.
Street Fair September 24, 2011 Noon-9PM
Two (2) bands and a DJ have been secured. Street Fair applications are now available on the Chamber of Commerce web site.
Christmas on the Square December 7, 2011
Sherri is happy to have suggestions & help.
Burger Bash
Burger Bash. Chuck Day, Sherri Kohle and. Beth Lauter are heading the committee. The Burger Bash will be held at Lake Park on a Sunday afternoon. The date remains undecided. The Burger Bash will invite local restaurants and restaurants on the Best Burger in Cincinnati list to set up grills to sell burgers and sides. Live music, corn hole tournament, beer truck, games and activities for the children. Attendees will be encouraged to bring lawn chairs to the park and enjoy a wonderful Sunday afternoon with their families and friends.
Wild Wednesdays May-October 1st Wednesday of every month
Sounds on the Square is now Wild Wednesdays.
Catherine Fitzgerald is collaborating with Sarah from HWB. .The idea behind Wild Wednesdays is to offer a laid back fun family evening with music and a different animal theme each month. The SPCA, the Cincinnati Zoo and the Doggy Depot will be invited each month to feature the themed animal. The square will not be closed during these events. The idea is to keep traffic flowing and bring business and exposure into the square
Side Walk Sale
More information coming soon.
Lunch & Learn
Catherine Fitzgerald asked for topics of interest for the lunch and learns and reported the city of Wyoming Chamber is interested in collaborating with t he Glendale Chamber.
Lunch and Learns will be held quarterly Four (4) lunches with Technical Topics and Two (2) after hour events with personal development topics
Proposed Topics: Marketing, Window Displays, Social Media, Money Matters, Investing, Women in Business, Workers Comp, Medical Insurance, Wine 101, Reducing Stress
Possible guest speakers: Nathan Bachrach & the Southern Ohio Alliance
Announcements
The 1st After Hours Event will be held at Calista B’s March 1st from 6-8PM. The event is open to everyone and light appetizers and beverages will be served. BYOB if you like and donations will be accepted. Calista is looking forward to seeing everyone in her shop.
The next two After Hours Events will be:
April 5th at The Running Spot May 3rd at The Cock N Bull
The Chamber will be awarding the first annual Business of the Year at the end of 2011.
The Chamber is encouraging volunteers to sign up for the upcoming events. Please contact Janet Lawson if you are interested in volunteering.
The Iron Horse will be collaborating with Churchhill Fine Teas and will host a Royal Wedding Tea Event on April 29 from 10 AM-5 PM. The event will benefit the Drop in Center which assists the homeless.
The Depot will host a Princess Diana exhibit on April 29 in collaboration with the Royal Wedding event.
May 7, Saturday. 9am-11 Am. 5k Walk. Cause for the Cure sponsored by PG. 300-1000 people will be in the Village. There will be a lot of advertising for this event.
Thank you, Robin Thomas for organizing the billboard campaign on I75.
Restaurant Week is scheduled March 11 March 21. This will be bringing a lot of new people/exposure into the Village of Glendale.
New Events Proposed
Mini Trade Show
Advertising Opportunity
It was proposed to combine the Chamber members email addresses to do a mass email announcing upcoming events and promotions.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Sticky Notes still remains a possible advertising opportunity. Once the Chamber commits to a sticker we have to stick with the sticker. It was proposed that the event calendar sticky note would have the best impact.
The Iron Horse is doing cookie drops to local businesses with restaurant information and is giving away first time diner gift bags and will include information about your business.
5 Minute Forum
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Meeting Adjourned/Next meeting March 16/8:30 AM BlueBird Bakery