If your business is important to you, then you need to put March 10^th on your calendars and make a reservation today.  The City of Fairview Park’s business will affect your business; therefore you need to hear the State of the City Address given by Mayor Eileen Patton, Wednesday, March 10^th. Then join us for some additional fun on April 14^th with a joint chamber lunch and listen to Curtis Danburg, Director of Communications for the Cleveland Indians enlighten us!

I would like to see you at the Business After Hours on March 23^rd from 5-7 PM at Buffalo Wild Wings to help us kickoff a celebration for the Fairview Park Centennial.

Please watch your mail for information on the Fairview Park Guide.  This is an insert in the Plain Dealer that the City of Fairview Park and the Chamber are sponsoring.  Discounts for advertising will be offered to all chamber members and you will be listed under the Chamber Guide as well.

I would like to remind you of what the Fairview Park Chamber can do for you.  We have many benefits to offer, such as monthly events hosted either in the morning, afternoon or evening for opportunities to network.  As a member you need to take advantage of all networking possibilities.

MEMBERSHIP DOES HAVE ITS BENEFITS

· Meet and interact with other Fairview Park businesses and professionals.

· Receive discounts on Group Health Care and Worker’s Compensation costs.

• ve opportunities to advertise in our bi-monthly newsletter, the “Chamber News”, and website, which reaches over 200 businesses.

· Grow your business by expanding your customer/client potential.

· Provide a strong voice for your business concerns to the mayor and other city and state officials.

• Attend Networking events at our monthly Chamber luncheons and “Business After Hours” events.

·  Expand business and professional growth through Chamber educational programs.

· Encourage growth of Fairview Park’s professional, retail and corporate business community.

· Meet and network with business and community leaders.

· Promote your business in the Chamber business directory.

· A referral point for business opportunities.  The Chamber refers all inquiries to member companies.

· The Chamber membership demonstrates a commitment to high professional and ethical standards.

Please make sure you are receiving chamber information by email.  If not please contact Sharon at 440-779-7396 or email fpchamber@gmail.com.  We want to keep you informed!

If you have any ideas to share please contact the chamber office or feel free to contact me at jmk200west@oh.rr.com.  Only you can make a difference!  Participate, share your comments and opinions and see what we can do for you.