Chamber raffle benefits scholarships
Support a college-bound high school student and get a chance to win $100 per month and $500 at Christmas by participating in the Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce's raffle. There are fewer than 200 $20 tickets available. Money raised supports the Streetsboro Chamber Scholarship fund. Drawings are June 1 through May 31, 2009.
The chamber also is seeking donations to support its scholarship fund. The scholarship will go to an individual with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better and who will be majoring in business.
Business that have donated scholarship money thus far include FirstEnergy, Flexalloy Inc., Hannum Crossing, Kent Credit Union, and Streetsboro Plaza Equities.
To make a tax-deductible donation, call the chamber at 330-626-4769.
Coffee 'N Contacts
Coffee 'N Contacts, an opportunity to drink some free coffee and meet business people, meets every other Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Arabica, located at Liberty Corners Plaza on Market Square Drive, just off Route 43.
Coffee 'N Contacts meets May 27.
Come meet Streetsboro's best
At a May 14 banquet, the chamber will honor the top 10 members of the senior class. Call the chamber at 330-626-4769 to register for this banquet and share in celebrating students' success.
Chamber 10th Annual Golf Outing on July 11
The Streetsboro Area Chamber of Commerce's 10th Annual Golf Outing has been set for July 11.
The event, which will take place at Raccoon Hill Golf Course, is set for a Friday this year, a change from the past several years when it's taken place on Mondays.
The $85 cost per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, drinks, dinner, and the chance to take home prizes. Non-golfers who want to support the event may donate a prize, sponsor a hole, or volunteer on the day of the event.
Registration forms will be sent to chamber members soon.