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Now, after 12 years, Sobolewski — who was named one of Cleve land’s 500 most influential people — is stepping down from his post and passing the baton to Mark Boepple, chairman and CEO and dedicated believer in what the Power of MORE accomplishes for the region’s business community.

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During the pandemic, lockdown restrictions limited in-person events to 10 people. To keep members communicating and network ing, Power of MORE hosted virtual events where small groups of people met at various restaurants and connected with each other via Zoom. This allowed large events and networking opportunities to still be executed while following COVID-19 guidelines.

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“They said it could never be done,” says John Sobolewski, executive director of Power of MORE, a consortium of nine chambers of com merce that launched in 2010 to expand business networking. Prior to the organization’s founding, Sobolewski was involved in the North Coast Chamber of Commerce and wondered how to give members more tools to grow their businesses. Turns out, others were turned on to the idea, and the Power of MORE formed with four chambers: West Shore, Fairview Park, North Coast and North Olmsted. Initially, the organization was called the Power of Four. But that didn’t last long. “Others wanted to be a part of what we were doing — and in order to do so, they had to have the same philosophy, which has always been ‘members first,’” Sobolewski says. “We always put members first in everything we do, and that includes hosting sponsored events so they are free for nine chambers involved in Power of MORE. In addi tion to the first four, the network now includes Berea, North Ridgeville, Oberlin Business Partnership, Olmsted and Parma Area Chamber. From robust high school scholarship programs to amped up networking that draws up to 750 members for events such as the notable Woodstock Revisited, Power of MORE has also given away two three-year car leases. “You just come to an event and get more chances to win,” Sobolewski says, adding that more communities, more networking, more business and more growth are natural takeaways from attend ing Power of MORE events.

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“We didn’t skip a beat,” Boepple says, adding that presentations from the Lorain County Health Commission and efforts such as giving away $150,000 in GEON face shields helped member businesses stay open safely. “As businesses bounce back, the future is bright. As we look ahead at a potentially challenging economic horizon, networking and the Power of MORE will be even more valuable and critical to growing businesses than ever before.”

It’s also flexible. “If you can’t make speed networking work in the morning, we’ll have a business after-hours event the following week,” SobolewskiImportantly,says.participating chambers maintain their autonomy while giving their members the free benefit of Power of MORE. So, it’s a double win with hyper-local programs such as mayors’ luncheons and largescale opportunities, such as business expos and signature events.

Nearly 20 years ago, the North Coast Chamber of Commerce began entertaining conversations with John Sobolewski about how to expand the footprint for members. At that point, there was no Power of MORE, so members who wanted to grow into new mar kets had to join and pay for other chamber memberships.

It’s all about the people — and in-person social networking that begins in your community and eliminates boundaries with the Power of MORE. It’s a select group — and while the organization has grown exponentially since its founding in 2010, chambers are invited to join Power of MORE based on a shared commitment to helping members thrive. “It doesn’t have to be work to grow your business,” says Mark Boepple, Power of MORE’s new chairman and CEO, as well as own er of Next New Customer, a marketing firm. To gain access to Power of MORE benefits, events and regional connections, all businesses have to do is join a local chamber of commerce that is a Power of MOREHere,member.thenine participating chambers of commerce highlight what it means to be a Power of MORE member and the difference it makes for their local businesses and communities.

The North Coast Chamber communities include Avon, Avon Lake, Sheffield and Sheffield Lake. The group’s premiere events include an annual summer golf outing that attracts more than 150 participants, as well as the Business Expo in conjunction with the city of Avon Lake, where sponsorship proceeds benefit Community Resource Services.

Businesses that join the North Coast Chamber greatly expand their networking capacities with Power of MORE. “It’s an additional member benefit,” Cline adds.

“What if instead of each individual business joining multiple chambers, which can be costly, you could join one and get the benefits of attending the networking events of all of them?” proposed Sobolewski. Jerry Cline, president of North Coast Chamber of Commerce, agreed.

The Power of MORE was born from that concept, and Cline says network ing is the No. 1 reason members join North Coast and appreciate the many Power of MORE opportunities. “It’s an easy answer,” Cline says. “So often you’ll meet someone at a networking event, and perhaps you didn’t know they had a business that could help you. Or, you could work with someone you didn’t realize lived in the same community. The chamber and Pow er of MORE provides opportunities to foster business relationships.”

“We host an annual mayor’s luncheon, where all four mayors of the communities we serve have an opportunity to speak to attendees,” Cline says of the event that draws more than 200 members.

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During the course of four days, nearly 20,000 people gathered for the 30th Annual Parma Rib N Rock Cook-off and Music Festi val hosted by Parma Area Chamber of Commerce. The event, which took place in June, was held on Cuyahoga Community College’s west campus. “It’s great for businesses and the community — we had bands, food and Proud Parma fireworks on Sunday night,” says Chairman Rob Brill. “Residents get a benefit from it, and it draws people from out side of the city to get to know our businesses in a fun environment.”

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Parma Area Chamber membership offers perks that include savings on energy, health care benefits, payroll processing and other business operational expenses. “Businesses join chambers like ours because they want to promote and build their businesses,” Brill, market vice president with Cox Communications, emphasizes. A real draw is also how the chamber supports the schools, city and one another’s businesses. For instance, Parma Area Chamber runs a scholarship program for graduating high school seniors. And its strong relationships with local government give members a voice at the civic table. “We hold an Evening with the Mayors event with a Q&A ses sion,” Brill says. “Having those relationships with elected officials and city staff really helps businesses.” As part of Power of MORE, Parma Area Chamber members gain a conduit to other area chambers, Brill points out. And the cross-promotion of the chamber’s own events through Power of MORE drives attendance. “We had a networking event at the new Schnitz Ale Brewery in our city, and it was a huge success,” he says. “That really hit home for me because of the power of bringing together businesses from Power of MORE chambers from across the area.”

Second Saturdays in Oberlin attract residents and visitors to the community so they can experience the dining, shopping and array of other businesses in the college town. “We host scavenger hunts, music on the sidewalk, family and children’s activities — it’s all to get people here,” says Larry Funk, president emeritus of Oberlin Business Partnership. “We are always looking for ways for our members to get the word out.” As a lifetime resident of Oberlin, Funk has grown longtime relationships in the community — and as president emeritus of the Oberlin Business Partnership, he can unlock this opportunity to other businesses and local organizations.

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Getting the Word Out North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce Put yourself out there. “I love getting people together, and I make sure every single mem ber is welcomed and has an easy time connecting with others — I’m “You can instantaneously grow your networking circle because there are so many people at Power of MORE events. Many are members of other networking groups, so there is a lot of overlap and you can get some real facetime. One of my favorite stories was at Peter & Co. Jewelers at a morning event. I was getting ready to leave, and there was someone I had not been introduced to. I reached out and said, 'Hello,' and they said, ‘Hey, we might need help. Can you provide us with branding and marketing services?’ About a month later, they became a client and to this day, I still work with them.”

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POWER OF “It’s so important for businesses in town to participate in their local chamber because there’s a symbiotic relationship between businesses, the chamber and the community,” he says. Oberlin Business Partnership members enjoy bulk advertising discounts so they can leverage their marketing budgets. They also gain cost savings for resources such as health insurance and work ers’“Butcompensation.whatmembers really enjoy is networking, where they can get together and share problems and solutions — discuss what’s going on in the city,” Funk says. Beyond business members, faith-based and nonprofit organizations are also members. “So, we have a really broad base,” Funk says, relating how this extends partnership opportunities — as does the organization’s affilia tion with Power of MORE. Funk shares this anecdote from his first networking Power of MORE experience: “I didn’t know what to expect, and I had someone ask me where they could go get their cell phone fixed, and wouldn’t you know it, the first introduction I made at the event to a group of folks, I met someone from North Olmsted who fixes phones,” he says of the connectivity opportunities. “We don’t have some of those services right here in town, so with Power of MORE, we can branch out.”

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Bertero joined the North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce 11 years ago and has served as its president for the last few years.

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Following the pandemic, the chamber has consistently hosted in-person events, and Bertero is encouraging members to get out and at tend events such as Business After-Hours and the annual golf outing on Sept. 16. “Making connections is the only way to grow a business and spread the word about who you are,” she says. These connections go beyond doing business together. “We become friends,” Bertero says. “With work, business and life, we cross paths and really get to know each other.” With Power of MORE and North Olmsted Chamber of Com merce events, there are weekly opportunities to gather, share, learn and grow business. Bertero quips, “It’s a no brainer!”

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From behind-the-scenes tours of local busi nesses to monthly after-hours events at local establishments, West Shore Chamber of Commerce gives members different ways to connect and share knowledge. “Our golf outings draw a lot of busi ness members and their clients, so you can bring them to the event — you never know where you’ll meet your next custom er,” points out Chris Stahurski, the chamber’s president and senior residential account execu tive at CORT Furniture. Stahurski joined the chamber 10 years ago when he was looking to expand his business and customer base. While his business is based in North Olmsted, he serves neighboring communities and wanted to branch out. “I had two friends who were members of this chamber, and they encouraged me to come out and check out a luncheon,” he relates. “It was love at first sight. We’re all about the same thing: growing our businesses and meeting new people.” He compares chamber involvement to “having 50 to 100 more salespeople out there for your company.” With Power of MORE, that pushes the borders of doing business into new communities.

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“For us, it’s the networking — nothing beats Power of MORE networking,” she says, adding that she also knows networking is not easy for everyone.

“I love to take our new members under my wing and make them feel connected with each other.”

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“We are all in this together to help each other — and people is what it’s all about, building community,” Stahurski says. “Power of MORE can do that in an unbelievable way because of the volume [of members and events]. There are more opportunities for everyone.”

Growing and Expanding Outward Berea Chamber of Commerce Megan Yoshizawa joined the Berea Chamber of Commerce in 2015 after earning her real estate license as a vehicle for “building a sphere of influence.” She was just starting out and says, “the chamber was a great way to get involved in the community and build my contact base, referrals and just get out there.” She didn’t expect to build skills, too — but that certainly has been the case as she has been on the executive board for five years. “Moving into the executive board helped me learn how to manage an organization, and it gave me some great experience,” she relates.

In July, the chamber launched Notable Night, a networking and fundraising event to raise funds for grants for local businesses.

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The Berea Chamber of Commerce has grown from about 120 to 175 members in the last six years. “One of our accomplishments was during the pandemic. We continued to have our monthly meetings and found creative activities to keep our members engaged when everyone was so distanced, so we really thrived during the last two to three years,” she says.

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“In business, it’s all about relationships and building that platform, and from there the Power of MORE was a gift. Beyond joining the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce, it unfolded a network to connect with various other chamber members … and it was a domino effect. I am now growing connections in a subgroup within the Power of MORE that started from attending the Business Expo.”

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For instance, the chamber partnered with Luna Team Shop to launch a Berea’s Kind sign campaign so community members could show support. “We distributed thousands of signs to show our togeth erness, and we held some drive-through events like Candy Cane Lane at Christmastime, where children could see Santa,” she describes.

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A signature event for the Berea Chamber of Commerce is its Grindstone Award for community service, highlighting outstanding citizens who contribute time and effort through volunteering to make the city a better place to live.

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Hibsman adds, “Other home runs are our Fat Tuesday event, golf outing in August and Octoberfest, which we host at the VFW.”

“We are budgeting a certain amount every year and when it runs out, applicants can apply the next year.” With Berea Chamber of Commerce membership, businesses can con nect to Power of MORE events and “expand outward,” Yoshizawa adds.

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In 2014 when Chris Hibsman moved to Northeast Ohio from Philadelphia, he was looking for ways to grow a base of clients for his practice, KLT Insurance. “I wasn’t from the area, and the best way for me to get people to know, like and trust me was by going to chamber events,” he says. “The chamber really helped my business, and Power of MORE adds to it.”

Hibsman is chairman of the North Ridgeville Chamber of Com merce. He says the group is not just a business-building base, it’s his core group of friends. The chamber offers a hyper-local advantage of connecting with community members and business owners — and the advantage of a regional reach through Power of MORE. “We recently held a luncheon to highlight organizations in North Ridgeville that care — they’re helping the schools, kids, seniors,” he says, adding that the event honored civic groups such as the fishing club, Rotary Club, Lions and gardening club. All told, 11 groups were recognized.

After growing a career in law, Margaret Karl decided to go off on her own to start a firm and joined the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce. attend the events and networking opportunities, you really maximize

“It’s a benefit to partner with a larger group with different networking events so we can get more reach and fresh ideas for our members.”

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As part of Power of MORE, Olmsted Chamber of Commerce mem bers have a big presence. “You can get your marketing out farther in the community,” Karl relates, adding that she didn’t realize at first the volume of members she’d get in front of by attending Power of MORE events. “You get the benefits of both by joining only one and get to be a part of not only what we can offer, but also opportunities throughout the region. This allows our members to grow and expand their footprint.”

As a smaller community, Karl says, “We recognize we can still be mighty in terms of our members’ ability to network and be a part of not just what we offer but meeting folks in communities next door.”

“The Fairview Park Chamber is focusing its efforts on promoting our members through a new and improved membership directory, providing networking opportunities and, via Summerfest, a Fairview Park com munitywide celebration taking place at the end of July,” says, Mike Aerni, a longtime member of the Fairview Park Chamber of Commerce and its current boardAernipresident.istheowner of Conserv-Air, a heating and cooling company located on Rocky River Drive, just around the corner from Fairview“FairviewPark.Park is a close-knit community and home to many wonderful small businesses. Among the many benefits of a Fairview Park Chamber membership is the free access to Power of MORE networking,” he says. “The Power of MORE is an invaluable benefit to members because it extends members’ reach beyond our local com munity. The Power of MORE connections I’ve made have benefited my business and also allowed me to make lasting friendships.”

“A business owner I met at a Power of MORE event — we partnered up and played in a golf outing, and then later put together a 401(k) plan for their small business. There are a lot of business owners there to network, and they understand the breadth of people who will be there that they good contacts who are generally open to a follow-up conversation.”

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