June 3, 2024

Hello Felicity,

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Jenny does it again! Swing by the Wadsworth Area Chamber and check it out!!

SHE partnered with Abbey at Brush Tips Art Studio - Wadsworth, OH to create this Oz inspired Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce window display.

SHE would love to give you the opportunity to head downtown and visit Brush Tips and our window display!

:::::SHE Giveaway::::

For the opportunity to WIN your choice of a video brainstorm with SHE Did It Videography, or a logo sting created by SHE, snap a photo of yourself (or your team) by this window display and email it to: Jenny@shediditvideo.com.

One small business or non-profit organization will be randomly chosen, by July 31.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners!

To those who contributed to and won prizes at our Easter Basket Scholarship Auction in March and all of you who buy 50/50 raffle tickets at each luncheon . . . These scholarships are thanks to YOU! Thank you to our Easter Auction Committee, John Grillo, Aaron Barnhart, and Johanna Perrino for all your hard work!

ABOVE: Our proud administrators and the recipients of the Chamber Scholarships.

From left: Treasurer Doug Beeman, Superintendent Dr. Andy Hill, WHS Principal Dr. Vincent Suber, Kaden Mellon, Kellen Roberts, Max Hatfield, Simon Kilker, Katie Griffin, Dominic Gambaccini, Brooke Manfull, Joey Flanigan, Will Hutchinson, Assistant Superintendent Steve Moore. Not pictured: Larry Mills and Will Stack

The following Seniors are the recipients of the ten $1000 Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarships:

Kaden Mellon

Joey Flanigan

Larry Mills

Dominic Gambaccini

Katie Griffin

Will Hutchinson

Brooke Manfull

Max Hatfield

Kellen Roberts

Will Stack

The recipient of the $1500 David B. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship is

Simon Kilker.

Gratitude for the Scholarships

I am incredibly grateful to the entire Chamber of Commerce for selecting me as a recipient of this scholarship. It is a true blessing! I am lucky to have your support. This will help me tremendously in my first year at Grove City College. Thank you for this honor! Best wishes, Brooke Manfull

I would like to thank the Chamber for the scholarship. It means a lot to my family and me and will be put to good use. I am beyond thankful for your generosity and kindness to help me reach my dreams. Thank you!

Sincerely, Will Stack

Thank you so much for awarding me my scholarship. It will be very helpful to me as I attend the University of Dayton. I thoroughly enjoyed attending the Chamber of Commerce luncheon. I appreciate the invitation. It is very nice to live in a community that is so willing to make donations and hold events in order to help students further their education. I appreciate your generosity and Wadsworth will always hold a special place in my heart.

Sincerely, Katie Griffin

Thank you to the Chamber Board of Directors and members for their hard work to increase the scholarship awards. I appreciate being included in the David B. Hopkins Memorial Scholarship selection and presentation.

Thank you, The Hopkins Family ~ Chris, Tyler, and Duncan

Thank you so much for the generous scholarship! This scholarship will be put to good use as I continue my education in the field of accounting. I am truly honored and grateful to have been selected for this scholarship. Thanks for your support and this generous gift.

Sincerely, Dominic Gambaccini

Thank you for selecting me for the Chamber of Commerce scholarship. I have enjoyed my time in the Young Professionals this year and I am glad to be able to meet you.

Sincerely, Larry Mills

Thank you so much for the generous scholarship. I am grateful to be a part of the Wadsworth community and associated with people like you. I look forward to building upon my firm foundation in college. Being the youngest of six kids, this is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely, Joey Flanigan

Wadsworth City Schools' retirees also joined us at the May Luncheon as guests of Dr. Hill.

Left to right: Dr. Vincent Suber, Jackie Accord, Vickie Killough, Lynn Pound, Dr. Andy Hill, Kim Snyder, Mary Beth Baxley, Steve Moore, Doug Beeman. Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement!

Congratulations to KW Elevate!

Congratulations to KW Elevate on the Grand Opening of their Wadsworth Office!

Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, the team at Keller Williams Elevate is ready to assist you every step of the way.

Reps: Michael Schmieder, Sonja Halstead

183 Great Oaks Tr., Wadsworth

440.572.1200

mschmieder@kw.com, sonjahalstead@kw.com

www.kwelevateneo.com

This morning, the Wadsworth Area Chamber of Commerce and Ann's Pastry Shop said "thank you" with donuts to Redwood Living, Wadsworth!

Redwood Living goes above and beyond to ensure you have top-notch service to go along with your new, top-notch, single-story apartment home. Every Redwood Neighborhood offers their signature benefits, including the Redwood Guarantee. When you rent at Redwood, you get more than just an apartment. You get a home where you can live comfortably, where your pets are welcome, and where you can be confident your unique needs are top of mind.

Redwood Living, Wadsworth has been a member of the Wadsworth Area Chamber since 2015 and we appreciate that they've been Exclusive Hole Sponsors for the Chamber Golf Outing every year!

Redwood Living, Wadsworth

276 Acacia Ln., Wadsworth

Wadsworth@byredwood.com

Phone: 330.606.1995 | Website: www.byredwood.com

This week's Zoom into Business ~ Calming Comfort Massage Therapy with Adrienne Perl, LMT

Click HERE to watch the interview with Adrienne Perl

Calming Comfort Massage Therapy 122 Watrusa Avenue | Wadsworth Phone: 330.679.8858 | Website: calmingcomfortmassage.com

MEDINA COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - STAFF CLINICAL DENTIST - LINK TO JOB POSTING

MEDINA COUNTY HEALTH DEPT. - ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE - LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

MEDINA COUNTY PARKS DEPT. - PART TIME POLICE OFFICER - LINK TO JOB POSTING

THE SOCIETY - LINK TO ALL JOB POSTINGS AND APPLICATION

LICENSED PT ASST

LPN STAFF NURSE

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (Huron County or Medina County) MAINTENANCE (full and part time openings)

WADSWORTH POLICE DEPT. DISPATCH - LATERAL DISPATCHER - LINK TO JOB POSTING

CHAMBER STAFF SPOTLIGHT ~ Janie Parish

Janie Parish has been the Executive Director of the Wadsworth Chamber of Commerce since October 2011.

Janie is a 1997 graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University and a 2007 graduate of Leadership Medina County.

She currently serves on the Board of the Free Clinic of Medina County, the Wadsworth Grizzlies Community Foundation, and is a member of the Medina Hospital Advisory Council. In the past, she has served on the Boards of Medina County Women Helping Women Coalition, the HANDS Foundation, the Wadsworth Salvation Army, and Medina Creative Housing. She is a deacon at First Christian Church, Wadsworth.

Janie and her husband, David, a Wadsworth City Councilor and Buckeye High School teacher, live in Wadsworth. Their daughter, Kim, and son-in-law, Tony, have two sons, Connor and Weston, who are the lights of Janie's life.

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities (MCBDD) is pleased to announce the name of this year’s recipient of the MCBDD Donor Scholarship. The scholarship, which is awarded by the Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities Donated Funds Committee, was founded to support young persons who are pursuing a career that serves people with developmental differences. This year’s recipient has already shown a dedication to touching the lives of individuals with disabilities, and the MCBDD is proud to recognize the contributions of his outstanding service.

The 2024 MCBDD Donor Scholarship recipient is Connor Pugh ($1500 Donor Scholarship). Connor is graduating from Brunswick High School and the Medina County Career Center this spring, where he was part of the Teacher Professions Cohort and President of his class.

Whether you are new to kayaking or have experience but would like a refresh, we invite you to join us on the water for this learn to kayak program at the Chippewa Yacht Club. Equipment will be available to borrow, but you may choose to bring your own kayak, paddle, and life jacket. A life jacket must be worn during the program. Ages ten to adult. Registration is required. Free. Registerat https://reservations.medinacountyparks.com/programs/.

Blue Tip Festival Car Show, sponsored by Laria Chevrolet Buick, will have 50/50 raffles, door prizes, DJ & more. Free for spectators and $10 entry per car, all makes and models welcome.

We are looking for outstanding volunteers for the 2024 Balloons over Wadsworth! If you can help out, please click on the button below to sign up. We cannot put on such a great event without your help.

Mike Reese

Volunteer Coordinator, Balloons Over Wadsworth

Phone: 330.421.8909

miker@balloonsoverwadsworth.com

Volunteer Sign-Up HERE