The WHACC would like to congratulate Jerome A. DuVal, Director of Community & Economic Development for the City of Warrensville Heights, on his appointment to the National League of Cities 2020 federal advocacy committee! In a press release from NLC Public Affairs, DuVal was quoted, “I am honored to work alongside the NLC to help advocate key […]
Get Started Now! Why a #WHACCconnects contest? A Chamber of Commerce is meant to bring businesses together, and WHACC wants you to stay connected. Using the hashtag #WHACCconnects will help you and the WHACC build business connections on social media. We want to spread the word and support the businesses within our Chamber. The more […]
Is there such a thing as an unsolvable problem? I believe the answer is a resounding NO! Every problem has at least one solution. As leaders (including soon-to-be leaders), our job is to help others–and ourselves–unleash their latent creativity to discover the solutions. I enjoy brain teasers because these tests force me to think differently […]
December 18th, the WHACC and the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce hosted a Networking Luncheon with guest speaker Russ Mitchell, Anchor and Managing Editor at WKYC-TV. Images by Cliffords Norton Studio
“Are we there yet?” How many times have you heard that question from the back seat of your vehicle during a road trip? Or how about, “Why is it taking so long?” Kids can be very impatient. To them, it is as though they are just riding in a car going nowhere fast. That’s the […]
There are times when we will have to engage with people who neither like us nor respect us. Get used to it. It’s a part of life. But wait a minute you say. What if it’s my manager? How can I succeed when that person holds the keys to my future? My first answer is […]
October 30th, the WHACC and the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce hosted the Evolving Workplace Networking Luncheon at JACK Thistledown Racino. The panelists included Dave Robar from Vocon, Fred Franks from FIT Technologies, Michael Jeans from Growth Opportunity Partners, Inc., and Olivia Siembor from OMNOVA Solutions. This panel of industry experts discussed how and why workplace environments are rapidly shifting and why you […]
On October 22nd, the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) held their 12th annual chamber bright star awards. WHACC’s chamber bright star Stephanie Jones from Staffing Solutions Enterprises was honored along with nominees from other chambers around the Northern Ohio area for their outstanding involvement. Whenever there’s a chamber event, there’s Stephanie. As a […]
The Leadership AM Series on October 24th featured lead speakers Flo Brett, Founder and Executive Director of Effective Leadership Academy, Mike Nwankwo Founder and CEO of Apogee Leadership Group, LLC., and Wayne Lawrence, President of Weiss Movers & Storage. This roundtable focused on the important topic of business leadership. Our discussion leaders shared different trends they see within business leadership and […]
*This content is curated by Wayne Lawrence, President of Weiss Movers & Storage, with permission by the Ohio Trucking Association. AFFORDABLE CARE ACT (ACA) The number of enrollees in the individual health insurance market fell by 5 percent in 2019 following the repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) individual mandate penalty, according to a […]
