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Weekly Bryan Chamber Buzz

 
The “Buzz” continues to grow, but we are always interested in helping to promote events in Bryan and the surrounding area.  If you ever need anything included in the “Buzz”, e-mail Kay at kaybrink@bryanchamber.org .  Information should be received at least 2 weeks prior to the event and one week before the publication of the “Buzz.”   We write the “Buzz”, it is published each Monday and is written early on Monday morning.  We do reserve the right to edit and/or refuse material submitted to the “Buzz.”

 

May 5th, 2008

Good Monday Chamber Investors;
 

Only a FEW Tickets remain for the Fireworks Reverse Raffle!

The Chamber office has almost sold out of the ever popular Fireworks Reverse Raffle Tickets. If interested in purchasing a ticket, contact the office today!!!  Tickets are $60 each and allow two people in for dinner.  Don't Wait....tickets are almost gone!!

 

Door Prizes Needed

For the Fireworks Reverse Raffle, the Chamber is still looking for a few Door Prizes.  If you have a door prize worth $15 or more, please contact our office today.  Thanks in advance for your help in this area.

 

Want to Win a Wii? This week is Your LAST Chance!!

Have you played the new Wii game system yet?  Have you tried to find the system for sale and had no luck?  Now is your chance to win a brand-new-never-used-never-opened Wii System.  The Chamber is raffling off this system with ticket chances.  The winner will be drawn the night of the Fireworks Reverse Raffle of May 10th.  (see above for Fireworks Raffle Ticket information)  To purchase tickets for the Wii System raffle, stop by the Chamber officeTickets are priced as follows: 1 for $1, 3 for $2, 10 for $5 and 25 tickets for $10.  Winner need not be present at the Fireworks Raffle.  After Friday, no more tickets will be sold except at the Raffle.

 

Business After Hours this Thursday

The next Business After Hours is this Thursday, May 8th, from 5-7 p.m. at Stoney Ridge Winery and sponsored by Bobbybee.Com.  Please come and enjoy the fun, fellowship and meet an greetin' goin' on!!

 

Promotions Team of the Chamber to Meet

The Promotions Team of the Chamber will be meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chamber Office.  Anyone with ideas on "branding" the city with a new "tag" line is asked to come or submit your ideas before the 7th.  Those interested in serving on this team may attend and are asked to e-mail kaybrink@bryanchamber.org.

 

FLYERS ON-Line

The Chamber Web-Site has available ALL Chamber flyers at www.bryanchamber.org under the heading at the top right reading "Flyer Connection".  To see the Jubilee Flyer, Parade Flyer, Golf Outing or any other flyer, check out http://www.bryanchamber.org/flyer.html.  Both links get you to the correct location.  You can sign up for anything at anytime with these flyers.

 

C-Bay Request

Fountain City Festival & Wms. County Community Theater are looking for shared space to be used for storing flats, props and other materials used in production of shows.  A dry and secure location in the city on the ground floor with electrical power would be ideal.  Heating is not necessary.  Both organizations are non-profits and hold 501c3 status.  Donation of space would be grately appreciated and would be acknowledged in their programs.  If you can help them out, or if you have any questions, call Angie Schreder at 419-551-1804.

 

Other Upcoming Events

May 8 - Business After Hours, Stoney Ridge Winery, Sponsored by Bobbybee.com 5-7 p.m.

May 8 - Professional Successful Planning Session - Sauder's, 3-6 p.m. SCORE of N.W. Ohio
May 10 - Bryan Chamber Fireworks Reverse Raffle, Bryan Eagles 5 p.m. dinner / 7 p.m. Raffle
May 12 - Fountain City Christian School 4th Annual Golf Benefit at OHCC - For info. call 419-636-2333.

May 15 - Brookview Chicken Dinners, Evergreen Manor, Call Barb, Peggy or Eric at 419-485-8307.

May 16 / 17 - F.C.F. Auditons for "Music Man" - Check out www.fcflive.com for further info.
May 17 - Franz Karate's 3rd Annual Break-A-Thon -- Information call 419-633-DOJO or www.franzkarate.com

 

DBI News

 

Cornhole Tournament

There will be a cornhole tournament held during the Tri-State Rib Smackdown on Saturday, May 24 @ 4 p.m. Registration is from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. that day, or you can pre-register at the DBI office (138 S. Lynn St.) or by e-mail to Mandy Hanna @ dtbryan@cityofbryan.net.  Two-man teams are required and cost is $10 / person, 21 and up only.  Cash prizes given.

"The Many Faces of Bryan" Playing Cards

There is only ONE card still available for sponsorship.  Have a loved one or member of the community represented on this collectors deck.  Please remember DBI is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible as charitable contributions.  Call Mandy at 419-636-2247 to reserve the LAST card.

 

That concludes another edition of the buzz, hope you have a great week and we hope to see you either Thursday at BAH or Saturday at the Fireworks Raffle.

 

Your Chamber Staff,

Dan & Kay

 

Last weeks Buzz 

 

April 28th, 2008

 
Good Monday Chamber Investors,
 
Here we go with this week's edition of the Chamber Buzz.... enjoy!
 

Fireworks Reverse Raffle Comin’ At Ya!

The Chamber office and Chamber Board of Directors is now selling the ever popular Fireworks Reverse Raffle Tickets. If interested in purchasing a ticket, contact the office or any Chamber Board Member.  Tickets are $60 each and allow two people in for dinner.  Don't Wait....tickets are going fast!!

 

Door Prizes Needed

For the Fireworks Reverse Raffle, the Chamber is looking for Door Prizes.  If you have a door prize worth $15 or more, please contact our office today.  Thanks in advance for you help in this area.

 

State of the City / County Address TONIGHT!
The Government Affairs Team will again be hosting the State of the City / County Address. This event will take place on Monday, April 28, 2008 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. It will be held at the Aro Auditorium. Please try and make this event.

 

Want to Win a Wii?

Have you played the new Wii game system yet?  Have you tried to find the system for sale and had no luck?  Now is your chance to win a brand-new-never-used-never-opened Wii System.  The Chamber is raffling off this system with ticket chances.  The winner will be drawn the night of the Fireworks Reverse Raffle of May 10th.  (see above for Fireworks Raffle Ticket information)  To purchase tickets for the Wii System raffle, stop by the Chamber officeTickets are priced as follows: 1 for $1, 3 for $2, 10 for $5 and 25 tickets for $10.  Winner need not be present at the Fireworks Raffle.

 

Business After Hours

The next Business After Hours is Thursday, May 8th, from 5-7 p.m. at Stoney Ridge Winery and sponsored by Bobbybee.Com.  Please come and enjoy the fun, fellowship and meet an greetin' goin' on!!

 

Dale Carneige Class

Only 4 spots remain in the next LOCALLY held Dale Carneige Course.  If interested, please e-mail us asap before it is too late!  You can e-mail us at kaybrink@bryanchamber.org or bryancc@cityofbryan.net.

 

Promotions Team of the Chamber to Meet

The Promotions Team of the Chamber will be meeting on Wednesday, May 7th, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chamber Office.  Anyone with ideas on "branding" the city with a new "tag" line is asked to come or submit your ideas before the 7th.  Those interested in serving on this team may attend and are asked to e-mail kaybrink@bryanchamber.org.

 

Chair's Needed!!

The Chamber and Jubilee Committee is looking for a few interested individuals.  The first is a Chair person for the Christian Band Night and the second to be the Chair of the Karaoke Night of the Jubilee.  Christian Band Night is June 19th with Karaoke Night June 20th.  If you are interested, contact Dan at the Chamber office soon!

 

FLYERS ON-Line

The Chamber Web-Site has available ALL Chamber flyers at www.bryanchamber.org under the heading at the top right reading "Flyer Connection".  To see the Jubilee Flyer, Parade Flyer, Golf Outing or any other flyer, check out http://www.bryanchamber.org/flyer.html.  Both links get you to the correct location.  You can sign up for anything at anytime with these flyers.

 

Did You Know??

Your Bryan Area Chamber of Commerce offers THREE different  options when choosing health insurance!  To find out more, contact the office today.

 

Other Upcoming Events

April 28 - State of the City / County Address - 7pm Aro Auditorium
May 3 - Rotary Auction @ the MacDonald Ruff Ice Arena

May 8 - Professional Successful Planning Session - Sauder's, 3-6 p.m. SCORE of N.W. Ohio
May 10 - Bryan Chamber Fireworks Reverse Raffle, Bryan Eagles
May 12 - Fountain City Christian School 4th Annual Golf Benefit at OHCC - For info. call 419-636-2333.

May 15 - Brookview Chicken Dinners, Evergreen Manor, Call Barb, Peggy or Eric at 419-485-8307.

May 16 / 17 - F.C.F. Auditons for "Music Man" - Check out www.fcflive.com for further info.
May 17 - Franz Karate's 3rd Annual Break-A-Thon -- Information call 419-633-DOJO or www.franzkarate.com

 

Have a great week and hope to see you tonight at the State of the Government address,

 

Your Chamber Staff,

Dan & Kay

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