Attending: Dave Aricola, Beth Lauter, Ariell Burrey, John Smith, Greg Thurman, Robin Thomas, Gail Denise, Diane Agricola, Jack Buescher, Kristee Fowee, Deidre Breithone, Megan Greshmam,Michael Francy, Steve Dinnerstein, Catherine Fitzgerald, Susan Kruezzmann and Tori Armongero
The Chamber would like to welcome their new member Meritage Restaurant. Meritage is an upscale casual dining restaurant owned by executive chef Kristie Fowee. The menu is fresh, seasonal and made from scratch. You’ll find an excellent variety of seafood ,steaks, sandwiches and salads. Look for Meritage to open at the end of June or first of July. www.meritagecincy.com
Treasurer’s Report
Bank Accounts
Checking Account:
Savings Account:
Street Fair:
Secretary Report
Gail Denise is in the process of updating the email list and improving the communication.
Last month’s minutes were voted and approved on.
Thank you to Megan Gresham and Maple Knoll for their hospitality and a wonderful breakfast.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Greg Thurman, Village of Glendale, Chamber of Commerce and the GHP are going to partner for the build of a heated year round restroom facility next to the GHP. The Village Restroom willed be owned and operated by the village. There will be a map on the outside of the restroom with Glendale’s historical places and advertising space will be available inside as well. The project will require a letter from the Chamber president stating the need of restroom.
More information to come.
The Promotions Committee Co Chairs: Robin Thomas, Deidre Breithone & Megan Gresham
The promotions committee was formed to promote the Village businesses and events via email blast, social media and advertising. Their goal is to hire someone to do the administrative work and provide direction for the Chamber’s promotions.
CALENDER OF EVENTS
Business After Hours La Petite cottage June 7 6-8 PM Should we keep on rolling into the summer?
LUNCH & LEARN Catherine Fitzgerald June 8th Noon Wyoming Golf Club “Reconnecting with clients in new ways.” $10 lunch 2 speakers
New Event Proposed
SIDE WALK SALE
Committee Reports
WINE BEER & FOOD FESTIVAL
Friday July 29, 6- 11 PM Saturday July 30, 2- 11PM Sunday July 31, Noon-6PM
The Cure Starts Now will be partnering with the 2nd Annual Beer, Wine & Beer Festival and will be purchasing the liquor license. Robin Thomas has agreed to continue the established relationship with Eventurous. The planning process is well underway and the marketing has begun. Anyone who signed up as volunteers will be contacted and for those who want to volunteer will be directed to a volunteer website to sign up. Booths are still available and location is based on first come first serve. The price for booth rental is $350 for the weekend. Business store fronts in the square will not be affected by the booths. The festival set up will mimic the Street Fair. All booths will be lit. Sunny July Weather has been ordered.
BURGER BASH
AUGUST 14 SUNDAY. 2-7 PM LAKE PARK Committee Chairs: Chuck Day, Sherri Kohle and. Beth Lauter
STREET FAIR
September 24, 2011 Noon-9PM Committee Chairs: Chuck Day and Susan Kreuzmann 5 booths paid The logistics for lighting the Street Fair are still in the works. Everyone in the chamber will be contacted in regards to space.
CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE
December 7, 2011 Committee Chair: Sherri Kohnle Sherri is happy to have suggestions & help
ADVERTISING
The village map of businesses needs to be updated. Proposed that the Chamber partner with the Village and pay for updated maps. Pink Ink could design and print.
Cincinnati Enquirer/Sticky Notes are a great way to advertise the sidewalk sale along with an ad listing then participating businesses and their deals. If the Chamber finds the sticky notes successful they may be considered for advertising the Street Fair.
A reminder to all Chamber members: Don’t forget to drop off your business information to the Administrator’s office for the new resident packets.
5 MINUTE FORUM
Glendale Youth Sports is offering banner space at the baseball fields for $100. Tori Armongero announced that Dan Regional from Frame USA has pledged to print the banners for free for any business that wants to promote their business at the Baseball fields. This is a great way to help boost the sports organization’s fund as well as enhance your business’s visibility.
NEXT MEETING Frame USA 6 PM