Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Overview Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Overview
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Overview
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce - Chamber Overview

The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of the business community. The Chamber is a not-for-profit, taxpaying organization. It unites hundreds of business and professional firms, thus creating a unique central agency working to improve business and build a better community. The Chamber membership includes business from sole proprietors to companies with over 500 members.

Most importantly, the Chamber is people. People who realize that through the Chamber they can accomplish collectively what no one of them can do individually. The strength of the Chamber lies in attracting the greatest number of members and creating a pool of resources from which the organization can draw energy, ideas and finances.

The Chamber Is

The Chamber is staffed with professional people who work diligently for you and your business; people committed to making Medina an even better place to live and do business.

Debra Lynn-Schmitz

President/CEO

exec@medinaohchamber.com

Tina Gienger

Events Coordinator   

memberservices@medinaohchamber.com

Stacy Bonitz

Accountant

accounting@medinaohchamber.com

Karen Whitaker

Administrative Assistant

info@medinaohchamber.com
rsvp@medinaohchamber.com

Susan Murawski

Administrative Assistant
Safety Council

admin@medinaohchamber.com
Safety@medinaohchamber.com



It is a watchful eye...
working to see to it that the economy remains strong and that the quality of life is maintained.
 

A powerful team...

of hundreds of members, volunteers and staff working together to constantly improve and sell our community to prospective business ventures.

The Chamber office is the front door

of our community, the place where visitors and newcomers get their first impression of our area.

Who else would...

If there were no businesses willing to invest in the future, if there were no Chamber of Commerce, who would...

  • Work toward finding ways for businesses to improve their bottom line
  • Answer thousands of questions about our community from tourists, prospective residents and new businesses
  • Maintain an office with a full-time staff devoted to the commercial, civic and retail development of Medina
  • Coordinate the talents of local business people and address the issues of regional promotion, employment and taxes
  • Pursue opportunities to make our area a better place to live and make a living

    Benefits of Membership

    Call the Chamber office for more information on any of these valuable benefits!

    • Healthcare Plan - Through the Chamber's partnership with local healthcare insurers, your company may choose from among several practical, affordable hospitalization plans. The program provides small and medium employers the same leverage and buying power that much larger companies possess with health insurance carriers.
    • Workers' Compensation Group Rating - The Chamber has developed a program for our members that could help you realize significant savings on your workers' compensation premiums.
    • Listings in the Membership Directory and on the Chamber Website - Your business contact information is included in both locations at no additional charge.
    • The Chamber Link and The E-Link - the monthly Chamber Link provides you with current member news and updates on local issues affecting business, plus a calendar of events and informative articles. The E-Link is sent electronically as warranted to inform members of issues or events occurring in between regular issues of The Chamber Link.
    • Chamber Website - Use this valuable resource to find local and regional information, locate other members, and view a calendar of events. A new members-only section provides secure access to RSVP for events using your credit card.
    • Advertising Opportunities - Advertising is available in The Chamber Link and in the Membership Directory. All ads appearing in The Chamber Link also appear on the Chamber Website. A member-to-member discount column is published in The Chamber Link at no charge to members, allowing you to offer special discounts for your products and services to other members.
    • Membership Lists and Labels - Member lists and labels are available for purchase by our members. Please allow the Chamber office two business days to prepare these.
    • Sponsorship Opportunities - There are several events during the year that offer sponsorship opportunities. Examples include Business After Business, Mini-Golf Outing, the Golf Outing, Monthly Membership Meetings, and other special events. In addition, you may join other businesses as a participant in the Countywide Business EXPO.
    • Networking Opportunities - The Chamber offers a great forum for members to meet other business leaders in the community at regularly scheduled events. Attend Chamber events and committee meetings to promote yourself and your business.
    • Educational Opportunities - Throughout the year the Chamber holds general membership meetings. These luncheons offer interesting, informative speakers/topics. Our various committees and councils also offer educational programs throughout the year with topics and speakers tailored to inform members on business related subjects.

      Services Available
      Advocacy for business interest & needs
      Liaison with city government
      Small business startup information
      Networking opportunities
      Small business consulting
      Economic development
      Grass roots info/education/issues
      Workforce development
      Relocation infomration
      Inquiries & phone calls
      Medina community guides
      City Maps and Plat Maps
      Safety Council information
      Advertising sponsorship opportunities
      Directions & Referrals
      CertifChecks - gift certificates
      Demogrpahic information
      Certicates of origin
      Public Notary
      Membership Directory
      Mailing lists and Labels

 
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