Alliance Chamber Newsletter - May 2024

CHAMBER

ATTENTION ALLIANCE AREA RESTAURANTS, FOOD TRUCKS, AND FOOD VENDORS. YOU’RE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SECOND ANNUAL TASTE OF ALLIANCE (TOA) ON FRIDAY, JUNE 28 FROM 4 TO 8 P.M.

The TOA is a food tasting event in collaboration with Alliance Area Development, Main Street Alliance’s Final Fridays, and the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce’s Downtown Summer Concert Series. Festivities will kick off with doors opening at 4 p.m. at Jupiter Event Center, the John Hampu Band will be hitting the Caboose stage at 6 p.m., followed by a free hour of laughs at Sisters Social compliments of Canton Comedy Boom at 8:30 p.m. All this and more to come!

Don’t delay, spaces are limited, secure your spot today! Food and drink vendors may register online at https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflLRxIudQ_3wWckSEo5pwRXucctkx2ONe1sAKptvLxyZumw/ viewform?usp=sf_link.

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

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Contact the Chamber for more information.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK SEEKING SPONSORSHIPS FOR 2024

As we embark on another year of planning and striving to create a positive community event, we are reaching out to request your support through a donation to support the various components of Christmas in the Park. This year’s event will take place on December 7 from 5-8 p.m. at Silver Park.

Local contributions have played a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission in the past, and we are immensely grateful for continued support across the community. In the past few years, we have expanded Christmas in the Park to an event that has more than 8 free interactive stations for families and increased the number of displays at Silver Park.

This year we are looking to expand the activities offered while investing in new light displays that will last for years to come. However, we cannot achieve these goals without the financial support of compassionate individuals and businesses like yours. Donations for the light displays secure annual recognition on the display.

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Please consider a tax-deductible donation to Friends of the Park. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. Here are some ways your donation can impact our organization:

• $250 – sponsorship of activity for children and families at the event

• $500 – partial sponsorship of ice sculptor or new light display

• $750 – sponsorship of small light display

• $1,250 – sponsorship of large light display

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We are asking donations be submitted by November 1, 2024. To make a donation, please mail a check to the Friends of the Parks at 2930 S Union Avenue, Alliance, Ohio 44601. Or you can make an online donation here: www.alliancefriendsoftheparks.com If you have any questions or require additional information, please reach out to committee chair Andrea Lee at alee@ymcastark.org or (330)823-1930.

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Your generosity can help our committee create a great event this year while having a lasting impact on what the parks department can offer each year for the holidays. Thank you for considering our request, and for your continued support of our community.

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DONATIONS BEING SOUGHT FOR WOMEN’S DIVISION ANNUAL PURSES

The Women’s Division of the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual “Purses with a Purpose,” open to all, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Proceeds from the event will support the Women’s Division’s philanthropic endeavors, which are focused on assisting and meeting the needs of women and children in the greater Alliance community. In the past, the Women’s Division has provided much-needed financial support for community organizations, including the YWCA of Alliance, Alliance Family YMCA, Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter, Alliance Community Pantry, Alliance for Children and Families, and Rodman Public Library, among others.

The Women’s Division was founded in 1944 as the first Women’s Division in the State of Ohio and only the seventh in the United States. It is one of only a few Women’s Divisions still active in the nation. Its purpose is to promote the spirit of civic, commercial, cultural, and educational programs among the business and professional women of Alliance; to foster good will; and to cooperate with the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce in advancing the civic, cultural, educational, and health interests of the City of Alliance. Female employees of Chamber of Commerce member businesses are eligible for membership in the Women’s Division.

The Women’s Division would be very grateful if you would consider donating one of numerous swag bag prizes, new purses for a purse raffle, gently-used handbags for a silent auction, or raffle baskets. To donate gift cards, lottery tickets, trinkets, or other small swag bag items, please drop them off to Beth Ryan at

WITH A PURPOSE

Pauli Electric. Purses or handbags for the purse raffle, repurposed bags for the silent auction, or raffle baskets can be dropped off at the Alliance YWCA or Pauli Electric during regular business hours.

We also hope that you will consider joining us for the fun and rewarding event. Please see the information to the right for details.

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SHOWROOM HOURS

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES NOW AVAILABLE FOR 2024 DOWNTOWN SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to offer our Downtown Summer Concert Series 2024 Sponsorship Opportunities. We have seven concerts scheduled this year, which include the following bands and performers:

• Jimmy and the Soul Blazers

• The John Hampu Band

• Walt Wise - Elton John & Billy Joel Tribute Show

• Alliance of Churches Praise and Worship Night

• Back to Eden - Blend of Classic Rock and Americana

• Mellow Villains - Classic Rock, Metal, Modern, and Country

• Vocal Fusion - Collective of Acapella Singers

Sponsoring the events of our downtown summer concert series offers a myriad of benefits for businesses and organizations looking to enhance their brand visibility and engage with their target audience. Our summer concerts attract large crowds of diverse demographics of individuals, providing sponsors with a platform to reach a wide range of reputation, as well as establish positive associations with music, fun, and summer vibes. Please contact the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce to line up your sponsorship today!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

Sisters Social

Cheers

TO THESE CHAMBER MEMBERS

DAVID HOCH MEMORIAL AWARD

Abby Schroeder, director of the University of Mount Union Regula Center, was recognized earlier this week at the Regula Center Annual Meeting as Mount Union’s nominee for the David Hoch Memorial Award for Excellence in Service through Ohio Campus Compact. The award is designed to recognize and honor the outstanding work in service-learning and/or civic engagement performed by a faculty or staff member at an Ohio Campus Compact member institution.

YSTARK TWENTY UNDER 40 AWARDS

Congratulations to Scott Lawrence, vice president and business development officer at Consumers National Bank, and Caitie Scott, director of the Mount Union Fund at the University of Mount Union, on being named to ystark’s 17th annual Twenty Under 40 Class. The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and The Canton Repository honor 20 outstanding emerging leaders each year as part of this recognition.

FULLMER VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD

Congratulations to Patricia Gates for receiving the Fullmer Volunteer Leadership Award from YWCA of Alliance in recognition of her service and leadership in the Alliance community. Pat is also involved with the Alliance Area Habitat for Humanity, and within the organization’s affiliate, she leads family selection and assists on several other committees.

OHIO SAFETY CONGRESS AND EXPO HELD IN COLUMBUS

The 2024 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo was nothing short of spectacular! The show floor at the Greater Columbus Convention Center was filled with phenomenal companies, live demos and amazing products! Don’t miss the opportunity for you and your workers to attend next year’s expo and educational sessions.

Safety is so important in protecting your workforce and managing workers’ compensation costs. Join the Eastern Stark County Safety Council and receive a 3% workers compensation rebate and stay up to date on important safety topics. Contact Faye at faye@ allianceohiochamber.org for enrollment details!

ALLIANCE CAREER FAIR

University of Mount Union

MARKETING LUNCHEON SERIES

The Marketing Committee of the Alliance Area Chamber of Commerce held its first Marketing Luncheon Series of 2024 featuring a panel discuss regarding small business marketing.

The Marketing Committee has been seeking feedback as it explores the potential for small business marketing consulting services for the area business community. These services would be offered based on need and at a low cost, led by a team of experienced marketing and communication professionals living and/or working in and around Alliance. Recently, nearly 60 representatives of Alliance area businesses completed a survey regarding their business marketing needs. Guests at the luncheon had an opportunity to learn a bit more about the survey results and to hear from some of the marketing experts committed to providing these lowcost services.

The panel featured Melissa Gardner, chief communication officer at the University of Mount Union; Nate Sheen, president and owner of Astoria; Amy Beth Williamson, owner of The Hidden Abbey Event Center; and Trista Todd, vice president of marketing and development at CommQuest Services, Inc.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming marketing luncheons.

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JUNE 21, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

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Find Your Friends at Copeland Oaks

Staying socially engaged is essential to maintaining physical and mental wellbeing.

Ways our residents stay social:

Interest groups and clubs

Volunteer opportunities

Community planned events

Indoor and outdoor recreation

Personal training and fitness classes

Spiritual groups

Gathering with friends

SHOUTOUT

TO OUR NEW MEMBERS

The Alliance Chamber welcomes the following new members.

Capital City Group

Clothed In Righteousness, Inc.

Express Employment Professionals

Klingelhofer Management Group, LLC

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

University of Mount Union

Rick

Lisa Trummer

Eric Taggart

Ryan

Carl Ammon

Grayson Beamer

Adam Christian

Gary Conny

Marcie Curry

Chris Debo

Melissa Gardner

Lisa Gentile

Rob Gress

Sherry Groom

Brenda Johnson

Laura Kessel

Ryan Klusch

Scott Lawrence

Frank Minear

Dave Shroades

Eric Taggart

Amy Beth Williamson

Lisa Trummer (Women’s Division)

Greg Blasiman

Rick Baxter

Mark Johnson

Rich Burton (ESCSC)