SACC E-MAIL BUSINESS UPDATE

1)       City Landscape Project Saturday, Volunteers Needed

2)       Security Tips for Small Business, Home Computer and Network Users

3)       Privacy in the Workplace…The Misunderstandings Workshop

4)       What is the PCHRA offering to your business in Portage County? Check it out!

5)       Ohio Graduate Business Student Competition

6)       5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk, July 2^nd

7)       Streetsboro Family Days Announces Entertainment Schedule

8)       SACC Business After Hours – Join us for some casual networking

9)       Streetsboro Website’s of the Month - Take some ideas from these great sites.

SACC BUSINESS UPDATE

1)       City Landscape Project Saturday, Volunteers Needed – Mayor Mark Pavlick, City Planner Linda Kovacs and the Chamber of Commerce will be working on the City Square Landscape Project this weekend.  The planting will begin on Saturday, May 14^th from 10 am to 2 pm on the City Square.  Any company, organization or individual interested in volunteering is welcome to join, please bring your shovel, spade and gloves and be prepared to plant. 

A special thank you to the following contributors to the City Landscape Project.  Geis Companies, Action Auto Body, American Heritage Billiards, Barbara Kachenko of Realty One, Chamber of Commerce, Don Walters Kitchen Distributors, Hannum Crossing Development, King Glory of Brethren Church, St. Lawrence Steel, El Campesino Restaurante Mexicano, Ameritech Steel, Cycle Leather Outlet, Carothers Music Production & Big Dee’s Tack & Vet Supply.  With your support we will be able to raise $1,500 to re-landscape the memorial side on the North West Corner of the City Square.  We will add new Flowering Pear Trees, Arborvitae, Numerous Boxwoods, Perennials, and Annuals.  The project will be complete by Memorial Day.

2)       Security Tips for Small Business, Home Computer and Network Users
These days, it’s just common sense that any business that collects personal information from consumers also would have a security plan to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the information. For financial institutions, it’s an imperative: The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and the Safeguards Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission, require financial institutions to have a security plan for just that purpose.

 Sound security for businesses means regular risk assessment, effective coordination and oversight, and prompt response to new developments. Basic steps in information security planning include: 1) identifying internal and external risks to the security, confidentiality and integrity of your customers’ personal information;  2) designing and implementing safeguards to control the risks; 3) periodically monitoring and testing the safeguards to be sure they are working effectively; 4) adjusting your security plan according to the results of testing, changes in
operations or other circumstances that might impact information security; and 5) overseeing the information handling practices of service providers and business partners who have access to the personal information. If you give another organization access to your records or computer network, you should make sure they have good security programs too.

When setting up a security program, your business should consider all the relevant areas of its operations, including employee management and training; information systems, including network and software design, and information processing, storage, transmission and disposal, and contingencies, including preventing, detecting and responding to a system failure. Although the security planning process is universal, there’s no “one size fits all” security plan. Every business faces its own special risks. The administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are appropriate really depend on the size and complexity of the business, the nature and scope of the business and the sensitivity of the consumer information it keeps.  For more information on privacy, information security, and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Safeguards Rule, visit www.ftc.gov/privacy.

3)       Privacy in the Workplace…The Misunderstandings Workshop

“You have no right to listen to my voicemail messages!” – or do you?  One of the most misunderstood areas of employment law, by both employers and employees, is the workplace privacy.  Many of the laws have not kept up with new technologies, from internet tacking to GPS systems and high-tech surveillance.  This session will help you sort through the various laws and technologies to strike the balance of protecting your company without violating your employee’s privacy rights.  Date:  June 16, 2005 Location:  6000 Freedom Square Drive, Ground Floor Amphitheater.  Independence Oh Time:  8:30 am to 10:30 am.  Free for all Chamber Members…rsvp by calling 216-447-1551 or online at www.rbslaw.com (Under Seminar Tab)

4)       What is the PCHRA offering to your business in Portage County? Check it out!

Portage Workforce Connection is a cooperative effort of many employment, training and community service organizations. Our agencies are continually working with people with varied skills and backgrounds to train and match them to appropriate employers to fill job openings.

They also offer a complete range of business services which include:  Onsite Recruitment , Qualified Job Candidates, Job Matching and Referrals, Onsite Recruitment, Facility for Interviewing, Job Fair Assistance and Employers can use the Internet accessible computers to post jobs and search for employees and interview job candidates. 

County Job Fair:  Tuesday, June 14^th 10 am to 3 pm at Portage Workforce Connection 1081 W. Main Street, Ravenna.  Looking for Qualified Employees???  Up to 50 Employers can register and there is no cost to register your company.  Contact Becky Porcase  •   Portage Workforce Connection  Phone: (330) 297-6016  E-Mail:  porcab@odjfs.state.oh.us

5)       Ohio Graduate Business Student Competition 

The Ohio Graduate Business Student Competition matches teams of graduate business students with Ohio SBDC client companies. Each team provides research, analysis and, recommendations for specific client projects. Teams gather annually in Columbus to compete for merit in project content and oral presentation.  The purpose of the Ohio Graduate Business Student Competition is to provide graduate business students an opportunity to work with practical business problems.

To assist businesses, especially newer businesses, through application of educational expertise and resources, to contribute to economic development in Ohio and to enhance the linkages between graduate business educational institutions and business and industry.  For more information about the program contact Cindy Welch, Program Associate at Kent State University, Phone: 330-672-3586 Email: lwelch@bsa3.kent.edu

6)       5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk, July 2^nd

In support of United Way of Portage County a 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk will take place on July 2^nd 2005.  The Race begins and eds in Downtown Kent the day of the annual Kent Heritage Festival.  The running course follows a 5K loop through the downtown area that 10K runners will run twice.  Refreshments will be provided for runners immediately following the race.  The 1 Mile Fun Walk will feature a lovely stroll through beautiful downtown Kent and the surrounding area.  5K $15, 10K $20, 1 Mile Fun Walk $10:  Race Day Registration July 2, 2005 will have price increases.  Awards will be given.  For more information call 330-297-1424 x 10 or register online at www.active.com

7)       Streetsboro Family Days Announces Entertainment Schedule

The Entertainment Schedule for the City Festivities has been announced.  Thursday, July 28^th the Robert Jeffrey Band will perform on stage while the Thursday Night Car Show Rolls in.  Friday, July 29^th “Rockin through the ages with Sonny Geraci” the show starts at 7:30 pm with opening act “The Robert Jeffrey Band” Sony takes the stage at 8:30 pm. 

Saturday, July 30^th The Nitelites will open from 3 to 5 pm followed by the Buddy Dee and the Hitmen (Oldies) then at 7 pm the group Three Miles Out will perform on stage.  Sunday, July 31^st at 1pm Riverra and the Guild Brothers will enlighten us with easy listening favorites, followed by the rockabilly Billy and the Bullets.  At 4 pm Steve Vanderink solo singer and the day will be topped off with the Streetsboro Bike Show & Poker Run.  For more information of Streetsboro Family Days and Business Booth Sponsorships & Pricing visit www.streetsborochamber.org/familydays.htm

8)       SACC Business After Hours – Join us for some casual networking

There will be a Chamber Business After Hours at the Wingate Inn & Suites.  Appetizers, Wine, Beer, Networking, Prizes and more.  No cost for chamber members.  Please rsvp by return e-mail or call the chamber office at 330-626-4769.  Thursday, May 26^th from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Wingate Inn & Suites located at 9705 State Route 14 in Streetsboro. 

9)       Streetsboro Website’s of the Month - Take some ideas from these great sites.

1)       All Seasons RV – Located in Streetsboro Ohio this RV Dealership owned by Barry Chiron has a unique marketing approach that is eye catching and gets you thinking about your next vacation.  The website features:  Online Inventory, Online Accesory and Parts Shopping, as well as locator maps and pictures of the facility.  Check them out at www.asrvs.com

 

2)       Creative Irish Gifts – Located here in Streetsboro, Creative Irish Gifts supports the activities of the Irish Children's Fund, Inc. (ICF), a not-for-profit organization that fosters understanding between Protestant and Catholic youngsters in the troubled areas of Belfast.  Their website features a Virtual Catalogue, Express Order, Gift Finder, Irish E-Cards and much more.  Visit them at www.shopirish.com

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