Spectrum Reach
Welcome Spectrum Reach
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
Spectrum Reach
6890 Wooster Pike
Medina, OH 44257
330-591-7337
spectrumreach.com
Cable TV & Online Advertising in Medina or anywhere in North East Ohio. We're here to help businesses of all sizes grow through the power of TV, data, innovation, community experts, and unforgettable creative.
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Tips for Chamber engagement
A membership with the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is oh-so-much more than just an “I’m a proud member!” sticker to put on the front door of your business. Member benefits like website listings, participation in exclusive promotions, invites to chamber events, and more put you at the forefront of the community when you’re a member of the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce.
But Chamber membership is a two-way street. While there are certain benefits you’ll receive year after year with your membership — interactive listings on our website, invites to events, etc. — there is certainly a way to get more bang for your buck no matter what investment level you come in at. Let us highlight a few ways to get the most out of your membership.
Attend Chamber Events - This one is a pretty obvious membership benefit that often goes overlooked by many. While we understand that you won’t be able to attend EVERYTHING with the dozens of networking events, workshops, and lunches we hold throughout the year, it doesn’t hurt to show up to an event once or twice if your schedule allows. This is a great way to get your name out there and to meet other business professionals in our community. Chamber events aren’t open to business owners or management only – staffers, please come!
Interact with us on Social Media - Want to know a great way to get a conversation rolling online? Tag us in your posts! We’re active on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to name a few. Chances are if you tag us in a photo or post, we’ll give you some social media lovin’ back. That means more interaction for your profile, and for The Chamber. Win-win!
Post on our Website - With your Chamber membership comes exclusive access to medinaohchamber.com for you to post events, coupons, job postings and more. Use this access – you pay for it! The Chamber fields dozens of phone calls and email traffic every week with people looking for events, jobs, and deals. We can’t offer your awesome information if we don’t have it!
Submit Your News - This one goes hand-in-hand with what was previously mentioned. When you have some newsworthy information to share, send it our way to any chamber staff member. We’re always looking to brag about the amazing things our members are doing. Whether your business recently completed a remodeling project, your staff headed out to the community for a volunteer day, your business won an award, or you have other great news to share — we want to know about it so we can share your news on our social media pages, add to the news section of our website, and send member news out in our email newsletters.
Reach Out - Is there an area of your business that could really use some help? Maybe you’re looking for some creative marketing ideas or want to form partnerships with other business professionals in town. Whatever it may be, always be sure to reach out to us here at the Chamber to see if we can help make some connections. If we don’t have immediate answers, just give us some time to think about things and point you in the right direction.
If there are any membership benefits that you have questions about or think that you might be under-utilizing, give the Chamber office a call or set up a meeting! We want to make sure that you’re getting the most out of your investment. Utilizing your membership benefits makes your business, the Chamber, and our community stronger.
Michael Warner, Sr., INSYTE Consulting Group, LLC
Air Force Reserve
Welcome Air Force Reserve
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
Air Force Reserve
766 Howe Ave
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44421
(330) 812-7464
afreserve.com
There are many exciting part-time Air Force Reserve jobs which allow Reserve Citizen Airmen to advance their civilian careers or continue their educations while serving close to home. Signing bonuses up to $20,000 are available for specific jobs. Go to AFReserve.com or call 800-257-1212 for more information on how you can Start Your Adventure with the Air Force Reserve.
Prime Technical Services, Inc
Welcome Prime Technical Services, Inc
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
Prime Technical Services, Inc
387 Medina Road Suite #150
Medina, OH 44256
(866) 916-0132
primetechnicalservices.com
We specialize in intelligent manufacturing with the integration of high quality products for machine tools that will help customers compete in the global market with ease. Our products can drastically reduce set up time, cycle time, and make it possible to run an unmanned or "lights out" operation.
State Farm Insurance - Jennifer Hiteshue
Welcome State Farm Insurance - Jennifer Hiteshue
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
State Farm Insurance - Jennifer Hiteshue
329 N Court St
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 725-0128
statefarm.com
Cleveland Indians Business Breakfast
Breakfast with the CLE Indians front office.
Build A Winning Culture
People matter. Relationships matter. That was the secret 150 guests heard about at the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce’s business breakfast featuring the Cleveland Indians front office. Guests listened as Paul Dolan, owner/CEO and Carter Hawkins, Assistant General Manager was peppered with relevant questions from the emcee, Bob Dibiasio, Cleveland Indians’ Public Affairs Senior Vice President.
Though there were some burning questions asked and answered about certain key players and their contracts, the over one-hour long presentation focused on common business themes that all companies face.
Integrating technology for advanced analytics but maintaining a balance with the old guard and a healthy respect for experience helps to keep the team tops on many stat charts. Implementing new techniques in an open and honest format has helped to retain many key employees for several years.
Understanding the life cycle of both players and front office staff helps to set realistic goals on retention in both areas. Though being a fan of the game never leaves you, there is still a balance to be weighed on star players versus long term success. The Indians are not an organization that will sacrifice long term excellence for other short term goals. A business must be willing to make hard choices, even if it means parting ways with great people. Understanding the mission and end goal helps to clarify answers when facing difficult decisions.
The crowd was happy to again hear the news of manager Terry Francona’s contract extension. Retention of an inspiring key employee is nearly priceless. When asked when Tito would like to get the message out about his contract news, his top priority was his players and not his own good PR. It was a great example of leadership and his dedication to the players that leave it all on the field for him.
The Cleveland Indians organization exists in a realm filled with headlines and trials in the court of public opinion. At the core of their operations is still sound business practices and a belief in people that motivates staff to show up daily. (Even if it might be the day after a game 7 loss after a long rain delay.)
The Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce is grateful to the Indians front office for taking the trip to Medina to share a message the resonates with all business, big and small: culture matters.
We’d like to thank our sponsors:
Huntington Bank
Westfield Insurance
Rico Equipment
Carlson Financial
USA Mobile Drug Testing
Photography by Mark Hunter Photo
EXP Realty - Sam Livingston
Welcome EXP Realty - Sam Livingston
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
EXP Realty - Sam Livingston
123 W. Washington St.
Medina, OH 44256
(216) 659-1540
samuellivingston.exprealty.com
Absolute Roofing and Construction, inc
Welcome Absolute Roofing
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
Absolute Roofing and Construction, inc
12301 Sprecher Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44135
(216) 898-1563
absoluteroofing.com
Absolute Roofing is a family owned company that has been in business for over 30 years. Absolute has grown into a leader in the roofing industry with a reputation for customer service excellence. Through the years continuation of focus on the highest level of customer service has led to the reputation of service excellence that Absolute Roofing currently enjoys. This reputation of service excellence attracts high caliber applicants.
Hattie Larlham
Welcome Hattie Larlham
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
Hattie Larlham
1402 Boettler Rd
Uniontown, OH 44685
(330) 274-2272
hattielarlham.org
A Northeast Ohio nonprofit that provides health care, residential and work training services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
A New Leaf Massage & Wellness Center
Welcome A New Leaf Massage & Wellness Center
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
A New Leaf Massage & Wellness Center
1075 South Court Street
Medina, OH 44256
(419) 367-8129
An LMT since 1998. I utilize many different techniques of massage and bodywork to assist with acute/chronic injuries, surgery prep/recovery, digestion/elimination issues and female struggles (fertility/breast cancer). Specially trained in sports massage and work with elite, professional and Olympic athletes.
SHE DID IT Videography
Welcome SHE DID IT Videography
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our newest members
SHE DID IT Videography
270 College Street
Wadsworth, OH 44281
(330) 819-8285
shediditvideo.com
The goal of SHE is to continue the mission of supporting small/local business in Northeast Ohio through the lens! SHE wants YOU, the small and local businesses, to have quality access to video production that is creative, often outside the box and will give your future customers a look at who you are.
Understanding Commercial Leases
Important things to know before you sign.
Leasing commercial space is much different from renting an apartment or condo. Not only does the commercial space house your business, but your business’ success or failure can also be affected by the terms of your lease. Before you sign anything, make sure you and your landlord agree with the basic terms including the amount of rent, the length of the contract and the configuration of the actual space.
One way commercial leases differ from the residential lease is that they are not subject to most consumer protection laws that govern residential leases. Also, most commercial leases are customized for each landlord, so you need to review them very carefully. These leases are usually long term and always binding; but, since these leases tend to be customized for each landlord, there is some flexibility and ability to negotiate. Each tenant will have special needs due to the nature of their unique businesses.
Some things to consider before you sign the bottom line are:
• Can your business afford the monthly rent? Also, what length are you comfortable signing? A five- or ten-year lease might be great to lock in a certain lease rate for a longer time. However, what if your business grows faster than you expected and you outgrow the space before the lease is up? Shorter-term leases (three- to five-year leases) with renewal options might often be a safer way to go.
• Do you need to make any changes or modifications to the space (generally call buildout)? Maybe your business needs to add offices, raise a loading dock, add data lines, or add a kitchenette. Who is going to pay for those changes or upgrades – you or the landlord? Make sure all those changes are listed, either in the lease or on an addendum, and who is paying for each item.
• What about ADA laws? Do those affect your business or the space you are considering to lease? The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires all companies that are open to the public or that employ more than 15 people must be accessible to the disabled. Again, make sure that you and your landlord agree about who is paying for any required modifications, such as adding a ramp or widening doorways to accommodate wheelchairs.
• Does your lease allow you to put signage up? Moreover, if so, are there local restrictions as to signage design and location?
• In a multi-tenant building, can the landlord lease to other businesses that are similar to yours?
• Who pays utilities and is each unit separately metered?
• What other costs are required outside of the rent?
• What insurance coverage does the landlord require you to maintain?
• Also, are there monthly CAM charges to pay? CAM charges are Common Area Maintenance charges such as landscaping, snowplowing, outside lighting, etc. that are shared by all the tenants in a building.
There are also more critical items that need to be spelled out in a lease.
You want to make sure there is a determined length of the lease (also called the lease term) - when it begins and whether there are renewal options. The rent should be in writing including any annual increases (also called escalations) and how they will be computed. So it should be established where your rent includes insurance, property taxes, and maintenance costs (called a gross lease); or whether you will be charged for these items separately (called a net lease). The security deposit should be listed and what are the conditions for returning the deposit.
One item that is often missing from a lease but it very important to understand is what is the exact space – suite number, square footage, and any common areas – that you are leasing. If any improvements are made to the space, who owns the fixtures when the lease is over? And, one significant, and a potentially expensive item, is who is responsible for maintaining and repairing the HVAC system. It is common for a tenant to have a cap on what they have to spend to maintain or repair the HVAC.
A few other considerations would be if you as the tenant have a right to assign or sublease to another tenant. You will want to make sure that any options to renew, or possibly expand your space are spelled out.
Termination and disputes are things you generally want to avoid but are still important in a lease. If a disagreement occurs, it should be decided if they are to be mediated or arbitrated instead of going to court. If you or your landlord choose to terminate the lease, details on if and how that occurs, including notice requirements and any penalties should be listed.
As you can see, a commercial lease has lots of moving parts and should be taken very seriously for you and your business.We always recommend for you to make sure all of your business advisors (attorneys, accountants, partners, etc.) have a chance to review the lease before you sign.
Michelle Masica, Real Estate Agent & Consultant