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• Fright Fight: Halloween Decorating Competition (sign ups)

  • Start
    10 Sep 2025
  • End
    10 Oct 2025
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    5:00 PM

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  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 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.

  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!

  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 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.

  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.

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• Business After Hours at Gunselmans Steakhouse & Bar

  • When
    17 Sep 2025
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    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Gunselmans Steakhouse & Bar

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  Business After Hours Networking
  Wednesday, September 17TH at Gunselman's steakhouse & bar

  7928 Main St, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138
  

  Enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar while you network to grow your business. Invite a business associate to join you!  Register before 9/15 to get your first drink on us! 

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Professional Development Luncheon: The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team

  • When
    30 Sep 2025
  •  
    11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Olmsted Township Town Hall

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  Presentation Topic:

  Hiring the right people and helping them work cohesively is one of the most difficult parts of business ownership and growth. 

  Often, your team members communication and ability to work (or not work together) will directly impact your bottom line. 

  Join us as we present The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Team presented by Dorinda A Byers: Business Development Consultant at the Ohio Auditor of State 

  The Five Behaviors of a Cohesive Teams is based on New York Times best-selling author Patrick Lencioni’s groundbreaking model for developing cohesive teams through five key behaviors: Trust, Conflict, Commitment, Accountability, and Results.
  
  With more than 3.2 million copies in print, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team is a cornerstone methodology for teamwork and organizational development. Propel your team to the next level with this high energy, high impact training session while learning about a state agency that touches millions throughout Ohio.

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

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

  Boxed lunch included.

  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.

  
  

  
  

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