The Board will NOT be accepting retroactive Leave of Absences (LOAs). If you need to request a LOA, please submit your request to the ED, including the date(s) and reason(s) for your request(s). If you need a LOA, please request one before it becomes an attendance issue.

The Board has accepted the resignation of Stefanik Photography and SACS Consulting. Therefore, Photography and Security & Human Resources Consulting are open classifications! Please contact the Executive Director, if you know someone who would be happy to join the Association under this classification. 

• Curtis Photography has submitted an application for the classification photography. The classification for photography will remain open until March 3rd.

Mark these dates on your calendar:

• Shooting Event: Wednesday, July 11th
• Golf Outing: Thursday, July 26th at Roses Run

Announcements

For the month of February, we’re going to focus on the following open classifications:

1. Locksmith
2.  Funeral Service
3. Vending
4. Appliance Sales and Service.

Please contact the Executive Director, if you know someone who would be happy to join the Association under any of these classification. 

The DiCresce family would like to thank the Association members for their thoughtfulness during a difficult time.

Sydmor’s is looking for a PT employee, who will work 3 full days. Retail experience is preferred!

TLC Catering, Inc. caters golf outings!

Photo booth specials from Beach Boyz now starting at $650.

Guest Speaker Recaps

Juhi Nelson/Computer Solutions & Management:

Computer Solutions and Management (CSM) offer their clients skilled professionals from a variety of technical backgrounds. Developing long-term relationships and providing quality service are the primary goals at CSM. They strive to be proactive in their support by making suggestions and recommendations; keeping pace with technology that you utilize.

CSM has been serving Akron, Canton and Cleveland areas since 1993. They strive to provide a high level of service to their clients. Their focus is “to make technology work for you!” CSM is your technology partner, here to fulfill your information technology needs.

 Patrick O’Neill/The O’Neill Group:

The O’Neill Group is a driven team with 16 employees, 2 offices, 12 licensed agents and 7 CIC Designees. Their mission is “to protect the assets and financial resources of their clients.”

The O’Neill Group will customize an insurance policy to fit you or your business’s specific needs.  It is their goal to make sure that individuals, as well as employers, are able to get the medical and life insurance coverage they desire to prevent devastating financial losses should an accident or catastrophe occur.

Weekly Statistics

At this week’s luncheon, there were 54 members and 6 guests in attendance, which is 80% of the AEA membership.

There were 17 third party leads given by 8 members to 12 members. In all, the members gave 257 direct business transactions.

For the week of 2/23/2012

Greeters: Juhi Nelson/Computer Solutions & Management and Patrick O’Neill/The O’Neill Group

Event: Committees 

For the week of 3/1/2012

Greeters: TBD

Event: TBD

February Birthdays  

                     19^th    Pete Tucker, MYOFFICEPRODUCTS         

                    22^nd  George Arsic, 1.2.3 DISPOSAL, INC.

                    24^th   Lee Q. Lewis, AKROSTEAM              

                    25^th   Paul Mumma, AIR COMFORT/RETIRED

                    26^th   Andy Goumas, RETIRED

MIAs (Missing In Action)

• Pickard Commercial
• Sheraton Suites

Quote of the Week…

“Business, more than any other occupation, is a continual dealing with the future; it is a continual calculation, an instinctive exercise in foresight.” Henry R. Luce

During their classification talk, Juhi Nelson gave these 4 simple steps that you can take to integrate technology into your business:

1. Plan your integration: know what you want to do/have “goals”
2. Implement: get the right equipment
3. Training: share information with your employees
4. Protect your investments: use passwords, safety features, firewalls, etc.

This event will take place AFTER the regular weekly meetingJ

You can register at the meeting or by calling the ED tonight!

Announcements

The Social Committee invites you to join them at Riviera Lanes, 20 South Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333, for ALL YOU CAN BOWL on Thursday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m. This event will take place following the regular meeting. The price is $7.00 per person. Please see registration forms for more details or contact the Executive Director!

The Board has accepted the resignation of Stefanik Photography. Therefore, Photography is an open classification! Please contact the Executive Director, if you know someone who would be happy to join the Association under this classification. 

Sydmor’s Valentine’s Day Special: All diamond anniversary bands are 20% off this week for members only!

25% off select boxed chocolates and nuts for Valentine’s Day at Cookie Express.

Hattie’s Doggie Day Care is taking reservations for Green and Twinsburg. Book early!

Planning a company picnic? Call TLC Catering, today!

Joe Catalano Sr. would like to thank the members of the Association for their well wishes and flowers!

For the month of February, we’re going to focus on the following open classifications: Locksmith, Funeral Service, Vending and Appliance Sales and Service. Please contact the Executive Director, if you know someone who would be happy to join the Association under this classification. 

Guest Speaker Recaps

Glen Gerstenslager/Primary Electric :

Primary Electric joined AEA in 2002. George Arsic, from 1.2.3 Disposal was their sponsor. Primary Electric is a family-owned business. Despite the downfall of the economy, the past 2 years have been the best for them. Customers are the number one focus at Primary Electric! Their promise to current and future customers is to provide the highest quality service by a courteous and professional work force at a fair price. All their employees have been in the electrical trade for most of their working years with a commitment to quality installations and safe work practices. They specialize in commercial and industrial installations. At Primary Electric, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Contracting makes up 95% of their business. They currently have large contracts with Gojo and Alcoa, in Barberton. From AEA members, they rely on referrals and third party leads. Glen is thankful to the members who have and will refer his business.

 Steven Tirrell/Cartridge World:

 Their classification is printing supplies. Cartridge World is committed to delivering products that are of the highest quality, while providing great customer service to go with them. Cartridge World is the leader in remanufacturing and refilling printer cartridges. They provide replacements for all major brands including HP, Dell, Canon, Lexmark and Epson. They refill ink cartridges for most home or small business printers, whether they are multi-function, color or black and white.

Weekly Statistics

At this week’s luncheon, there were 53 members and 3 guests in attendance, which is 75% of the AEA membership.

There were 5 third party leads given by 3 members to 5 members. In all, the members gave 279 direct business transactions.

For the week of 2/16/2012

Greeters: Glen Gerstenslager/Primary Electric and Steven Tirrell/Cartridge World

Speakers: Juhi Nelson/Computer Solutions and Management and Patrick O’Neill/The O’Neill Group

For the week of 2/23/2012

Greeters: Juhi Nelson/Computer Solutions and Management and Patrick O’Neill/The O’Neill Group

Event: Committees 

February Birthdays  

                  15^th    John Wharton, RICHARD’S GARAGE

                    19^th    Pete Tucker, MYOFFICEPRODUCTS         

                    22^nd  George Arsic, 1.2.3 DISPOSAL, INC.

                    24^th   Lee Q. Lewis, AKROSTEAM CARPET & HARD SURFACE CLEANING                

                    25^th   Paul Mumma, AIR COMFORT/RETIRED

                    26^th   Andy Goumas, RETIRED

MIAs (Missing In Action)

Beach Boyz D J Service

Harris Trophy

S Group

Quote of the Week…

“Be as you are!” ~Kenny Chesney

25% off select boxed chocolates and nuts for Valentine’s Day at Cookie Express.

Announcements

The Social Committee invites you to join them at Riviera Lanes, 20 South Miller Road, Fairlawn, OH 44333, for ALL YOU CAN BOWL on Thursday, February 16th at 1:30 p.m. This event will take place following the regular meeting. The price is $7.00 per person. Please see registration forms for more details or contact the Executive Director!

The Board has accepted the resignation of Stefanik Photography. Therefore, Photography is an open classification! Please contact the Executive Director, if you know someone who would be happy to join the Association under this classification. 

Valentine’s Day Special at Sydmor’s Jewelry. For $99.00, you get a 24K rose, box of chocolates, and a pair of crystal earrings. Limited quantities!

Guest Speaker Recap: Ohio Lt. Governor, Mary Taylor

CSI Ohio was established to create a regulatory framework that promotes economic development, is transparent and responsive to regulated businesses, makes compliance as easy as possible, and provides predictability for businesses. In its first year, CSI Ohio:

Streamlined a number of obstacles to job creation in Ohio: It changed a law that required food manufacturers to purchase alcohol for their recipes at retail prices and in retail containers; it helped enact a law – Buckeyes Forever – to allow Ohio high school graduates who leave the state to return and pay in-state tuition for college and graduate school; and it eliminated duplication that required owners of inflatable bounce houses (amusement attractions) to be inspected by – and pay fees to – two different state agencies.

Developed and advocated for legislation codifying the Common Sense Initiative in Ohio statute and creating a new level of accountability in the administrative rulemaking process. As of January 1, 2012, every administrative rule that affects businesses must undergo a CSI Business Impact Analysis, and is subject to new scrutiny by the General Assembly.

Weekly Statistics

At this week’s luncheon, there were 55 members and 12 guests in attendance, which is 79% of the AEA membership.

There were 20 third party leads given by 9 members to 14 members. In all, the members gave 325 direct business transactions.

For the week of 2/9/2012

Greeters: Jim Shubert/AXA Advisors and Dr. Jeff Borodkin/Borodkin Eyecare

Speakers: Glen Gerstenslager/Primary Electric and Steven Tirrell/Cartridge World

For the week of 2/16/2012

Greeters: Glen Gerstenslager/Primary Electric and Steven Tirrell/Cartridge World

Speakers: Juhi Nelson/Computer Solutions and Management and Patrick O’Neill/ The O’Neill Group

February Birthdays  

                  15^th    John Wharton, RICHARD’S GARAGE

                    19^th    Pete Tucker, MYOFFICEPRODUCTS         

                    22^nd  George Arsic, 1.2.3 DISPOSAL, INC.

                    24^th   Lee Q. Lewis, Akrosteam Carpet & Hard Surface Cleaning

                    25^th   Paul Mumma, AIR COMFORT/RETIRED

                    26^th   Andy Goumas, RETIRED

MIAs (Missing In Action)

None

Quote of the Week…

“Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ~Theodore Roosevelt