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Hot News:  President’s Ball 2007

The Valley City Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2007 President’s Ball which honors the past and new president and community members who go above and beyond for Valley City.   The theme this year is Days Gone By which will showcase the history of our great township.   The event will take place on Saturday, January 20, 2007 at St. Martin of Tours Church, 1800 Station Rd., Valley City, OH 44280 from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm.   There will be an open bar, appetizers, full dinner at 7:00 pm and the band Purple Velvet at 8:00 pm all for only $30.00 per person!  The public is welcome to attend this annual event and tickets may be purchased at Eileen’s Café, 6699 Center Rd. in Valley City.  For more information please call 330.483.3598.

If your company would like to sponsor an item for the ball with a monetary contribution, here is what is still needed:  table linens, appetizers, programs and entertainment.  Please call Terri at Eileen’s Café for more information and to make your donation 330.483.3598.  Thank you!!!

More Good News:

The Chamber had a wonderful turnout for the Christmas Caroling held at Zion Lutheran Church this year.  Thank you to Mary Ann Bauer for coordinating this 5 church event.

  The Chamber holiday party held at our President Jim Sandor’s home, was another well attended event.  New directors were voted on during the evening and the winners were elected a for two year term beginning in January 2007:  Rod Knight; Linda Garrett, A Room With A View Studio; Mary Ann Bauer, Bauer Funeral Home; Gil Calta, Hill Haven Farm & Greenhouse; Terri Jones, Eileen’s Café; and Kym Lucas, Buckeye Library.  Congratulations to all!

   On January 4^th, we elected officers for 2007 at the Directors meeting.  President:  Jim Sandor, Sandor Properties; Vice-President:  Cindy Kintop, Forestwood Realty; Treasurer:  Michael Cox, Valley City Services; Secretary:  Rod Knight.  Please take the time to congratulate your new Chamber Officers!

  We have an official Chamber OFFICE!  Yes it’s true and we are very excited about it!  Our new office will be in the Liverpool Community Center and we will be working hard to get it spruced up in time for our Open House and General Meeting on March 21^st!  If you’d like to help out or donate any items please reply to this email before January 20^th.  We will need paint, carpet, display boards, an official Chamber of Commerce sign outside the door.  Details to follow and check out the Open House details under Upcoming Events! 

  Welcome Home Basket Program:  This program is moving along smoothly and we will have the names of the 30 new Valley City residents out to those of you who participated in the program for the 4^th Quarter of 2006 shortly.  Homeowners are truly delighted at the delivery and care in which we present the basket with all your promotion gifts and materials.  If you have any comments or suggestions or would like to help deliver the baskets, please email Pete Ricci at farmer@beriswillfarms.com

Member Dues for 2007:

Normally by now, invoices have been submitted to you for payment of 2007 Membership Dues for the Chamber of Commerce.  Due to changes in personnel, these will be delayed until February and you will be given 30 days from the invoice date to pay.

New Member Introductions:

Please welcome the following new Chamber members with your support!  Tell them you saw them in the Chamber Chatter!

Whole Hog Custom Catering

Cathy Keller

7809 Grafton Rd.

Valley City, OH 44280

330.483.3744

Izzo’s Pizzeria

John Izzo

6699 Center Rd.

Valley City, OH 44280

330.483.4442

Upcoming Events:

  Rockin’ River Rally:  This is a potential event that is being considered by the Valley City Chamber to increase community involvement socially and economically.  If any of you have been to the Rally in the Alley in downtown Medina, this is the function we are modeling Rockin’ River Rally after.  We have also consulted with the owner of Main Street Café and Rally in the Alley.  The Rally is being considered for one weekend evening in June or July downtown.  There will be a live band that plays music for all ages, food from local Valley City businesses, beverages including a beer truck.  The event is still in the planning stages and we are asking for people who are interested in volunteering to help out with the concessions (Boosters, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts or other non-profits) in support of their groups.  We would like Chamber Members and the community’s input, so feel free to share your ideas, comments and donations by emailing Michael Cox at Michael@valleycityservice.com or call 330.483.7042.

St. Patrick’s Day Theme Open House and General Meeting:  You are invited to attend the Valley City Chamber Of Commerce’s open house on Wednesday, March 21, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 8:30pm at the Liverpool Community Center, 6801 School Street, Room 102 and in the Cafeteria.  There will be corned beef sandwiches, macaroni salad, cookies and beverages served.  Please come to check out your new Chamber office and learn more about what we are planning for 2007 for you and our community at the 7:00 pm General Meeting.  All 2007 Officers and Directors will be introduced.

Membership Benefits:

If you would like your business featured in The Chamber Chatter, please email your text or graphic to Linda Garrett at LGarrett1@marykay.com

The Membership Address List is available to all Valley City Chamber of Commerce members for mailing of your promotional items.  Please contact Michael Cox at Michael@valleycityservices.com or call 330.483.7042 to request your copy.

  A Bulk Mail Permit is available for use by Chamber members at no cost!  Members who qualify will be responsible for their own publishing, printing, distribution and mailing expenses.  The mail permit will help you reach your customers at a fraction of first class postage rates.  If you are interested, please contact Mary Ann Bauer for more information at 330.483.3300.
Welcome Home Baskets is a program to acquaint new residents with Chamber business members. Periodically we distribute a gift basket to them. This gift basket contains promotional items which you can donate. To find out more contact Pete Ricci at farmer@beriswillfarms.com.

  Membership discounts provided by our members!  Please support your fellow Chamber members first and your business will grow too!

  Please contact John at the Bracken Agency for a discount on business insurance with Auto Owners Insurance.   Bracken Insurance Agency 330.483.4844

  10% off all services with A Room With A View Studio - Linda Garrett 330.483.0018 www.ARoomWithAViewStudio.photosite.com