Olmsted Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Registration NOW OPEN: Fright Fight: Halloween Decorating Competition (sign ups) (10 Sep 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Do you put up a frightful and spooktacular display for Halloween? Enter the Olmsted Chamber's Fright Fight Halloween Decorating Competition!

Olmsted Falls & Olmsted Township residents and businesses can enter for the chance to win a cash prize, a trophy, recognition on the chamber's website and social media, and most importantly - BRAGGING RIGHTS! If you think you've got what it takes to be the spookiest spot in Olmsted, then register today!

Registration is open through Friday, October 9, and homes/businesses must be decorated and ready for voting by Saturday, October 16. A driving map of all the contestants will be posted by 6pm on October 10, and the general public will have from October 10-25 to tour all of them and vote for their favorites via an online poll. Voting closes at 11:59pm on October 26.

There is no cost to enter the contest, so submit your petrifying photos and sign up by October 10!

Cash Prizes:

1st Place - $150
2nd Place - $100
3rd Place - $50

Winners also get a spooktacular Halloween themed trophy to keep! All winners will be selected by the general public via online poll.

Homes/businesses must be located in Olmsted Falls or Olmsted Township to participate in the contest.

Please note that all submissions will go through an initial review process by a panel of judges and only those selected as finalists will be included in the competition. Interested contestants must submit a photo or video of their display to admin@olmstedchamber.org for the initial round of judging upon signing up for the contest but no later than October 5.

Those selected to be part of the competition will need to send one photo that captures their full display to be used for the online voting platform.

Do you put up a frightful and spooktacular display for Halloween? Enter the Olmsted Chamber's Fright Fight Halloween Decorating Competition!

Registration is open through Friday, October 10, and homes/businesses must be decorated and ready for voting by Saturday, October 11. A driving map of all the contestants will be posted by 6pm on October 11, and the general public will have from October 11-26 to tour all of them and vote for their favorites via an online poll. Voting closes at 11:59pm on October 26.

There is no cost to enter the contest, so submit your petrifying photos and sign up by October 10!

Cash Prizes:

1st Place - $150
2nd Place - $100
3rd Place - $50

Winners also get a spooktacular Halloween themed trophy to keep! All winners will be selected by the general public via online poll.

Homes/businesses must be located in Olmsted Falls or Olmsted Township to participate in the contest.

Those selected to be part of the competition will need to send one photo that captures their full display to be used for the online voting platform.

Professional Development Luncheon: Time Managment (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Presentation Topic:

As we enter an especially busy time of year with return to school, impending holidays and the close of the fiscal year for many businesses Time Management is on many of our minds.

Join us as we present Time Managment presented by Dorinda A Byers: Business Development Consultant at the Ohio Auditor of State

This workshop focuses on helping professionals work more effectively by managing their time with purpose and clarity. In today’s fast-paced world, effective time management is essential for professionals seeking to reduce stress, boost productivity, and stay aligned with their purpose. This dynamic workshop helps participants take control of their time by connecting daily actions to personal core values and long-term career goals.

Objectives

Learn how to prioritize effectively and plan with intention.

Equip yourself with practical tools to work smarter, not harder.

Build lasting habits that drive performance and wellbeing.

Doors open for Networking at 11:30; Presentation to begin at noon

Cost is $20 for members $25 for non-members.

Boxed lunch included provided by Teresa's Pizza

About the Speaker:

With more than 20 years of experience, Dorinda A Byers possesses a proven track record of increasing organizational effectiveness, shaping cultures, strengthening teams, and positioning clients for sustainability and growth. Dorinda’s diverse employment background includes workforce, outreach, sales, and economic development in community colleges, manufacturing, and universities. Dorinda holds a Master's degree from Muskingum University and a Bachelor's from Ohio State and is a Business Development Consultant at the Ohio Auditor of State where she leads business development and marketing for various AOS business lines, including: Ohio Performance Team, Local Government Services, Uniform Accounting Network, Special Investigations Unit, AOS Training, Open Government Unit and other customer facing AOS divisions. She loves to cook, read, walk, travel, and spend time with her husband and spoil her nieces and nephews. Ms. Byers has presented at more than 50 state conferences and at nationwide conferences. She is known as a dynamic and engaging presenter and has been in the field of adult learning and training for more than 20 years.

Pizza, Pints & Puzzles: Halloween Edition (14 Oct 2026)

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Gather a team of 4 and join us for a fun night out to see who has the best jigsaw puzzle skills!

Join the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce for a fun night out great for team building, networking, date night, or just a fun night out with friends! Teams of 4 can compete to see who can complete a 300-piece Halloween themed jigsaw puzzle the fastest while enjoying pizza and soft drinks! Plus, this event is BYOB - attendees are welcome to bring their own wine and beer to enjoy, if desired.

Cost is $100 for a team of 4 ($25 per person) which includes a 1 topping large pizza from chamber member Teresa's Pizza, snacks, and soft drinks, the puzzle to take home, as well as the competition and chance to win cash prizes!

Doors open at 6pm. Teams will all receive the same puzzle with kick off to the competition at 6:30pm sharp. The top teams who finish assembling their puzzle and eat all their pizza the fastest will win cash and/or prizes from local businesses. Total amount of cash prizes will be determined based on the number of teams registered.

This is a great option for a team building activity with coworkers, general networking, a date night, or just a fun night out with friends!

This event is open to all and you do NOT have to be a member of the Olmsted Chamber of Commerce to participate.

Teams may compete with less than 4 people, if desired, however cost per team remains the same. If you are interested in being paired up with a team, please contact Amy at admin@olmstedtownship.org.

Save the Date-Annual Meeting (17 Nov 2026)

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Save the Date-Jingle & Mingle Holiday Party (9 Dec 2026)

Wed, 09 Dec 2026 23:00:00 GMT