First annual Small Business Blitz a success!
On October 17th, United Way volunteers canvassed Lorain County for the first annual "You are Bigger Than You Think" Small Business Campaign. This event was lead by Edmond Skimin, co-founder, LorainCounty.com and Gary Kneisley, President, WEOL. United Way friends spent the afternoon visiting small businesses across the county, speaking with business owners about the United Way and encouraging them to participate in this year's campaign.
More than 150 businesses were visited and $500.00 was collected. In addition the day was a great opportunity to reach out to individuals in Lorain County that have not previously been involved with United Way. Small business owners were given the chance to ask questions about the United Way campaign, the allocation process and our partner agencies. The United Way would like to thank all the community members that helped make this event successful.
Angie Obbish - The Linden School
Ann Marie Nocella - Far West Center
Betty Hanson - Burger King
Bill Comerford - Hovey Kaiser Insurance Associates, Inc.
Christine Matusik-Plas - FAITH House
Christine Wade - Girl Scouts of Erie Shores
Ed Skimin - Lorain County.com
Gary Kneisley - WEOL
Jackie Morales - The Linden School
Laurie Dersi - Far West Center
Lise Day - Big Brother Big Sister of Lorain County
Marcy Greek - Holiday Inn- Elyria
Margarita Quinones - FirstMerit Bank
Maria Rodriquez - Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Marilyn Zeidner - Lorain County Safe Harbor/Genesis House
Mary Lou Wellman - Catholic Charities Services of Lorain County
Nancy Sabath - Oberlin Early Childhood Center
Rita Pullen - Lorain County Community College
Roger Kennedy - United Way Representative
Tom Gaston - American Red Cross
Tom Miller - Children's Development Center
Vivian Skladan - United Way Representative
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November 28th 11 am - 6:30 pm
LifeShare/United Way Blood Drive
Lorain County Family YMCA, Lobby
1121 Tower Blvd, Lorain
November 29th 11 am- 6:30 pm
Lorain County Community College, College Center
1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria
December 31st
Distribution Volunteers
Applications due to Tina Clark
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