Ravenna Chamber of Commerce

6th Annual Wine Pull: Hollywood & Wine
2021-11-06 18:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | The New Center, 4209 ST. RT 44, Rootstown, 44272
We are returning to our in-person event in 2021! We can’t wait to see you there.
The theme this year is Hollywood & Wine. So get your best gown & suit (or tux!) and strut your stuff on the red carpet!
We are offering three admission options: VIP, General, and Virtual.
VIP – $200/couple, $125/individual
General – $120/couple, $65/individual
Virtual – $50/person, receive $25 GrubHub or DoorDash Gift Card and view a live stream of the program.
Don’t forget to purchase your custom 24″x24″ Walk of Fame Star for just $50. For VIPs, this is included. These will be displayed at the event and online.
Donations of wine and liquor for this event are accepted year-round at our Kent office. Wine used in the wine pull must retail at a minimum value of $20; we happily accept donations of expensive and rare wines as that is part of the fun!
Sponsorships are currently being accepted. To learn more email tina@openarmsadopt.com.

Ravenna Business Roundtable-State Rep. Gail Pavliga, Senator Jerry Cirino, & JumpStart
2021-11-10 18:00 - 20:00 | West Main Street Winery, 234 W Main St, Ravenna, 44266

2021 Veterans Day Ceremony
2021-11-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Kent Central Gateway, 201 East Erie St., Kent, 44240
PARTA will honor veterans with a ceremony on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Veterans Memorial adjacent to the Kent Central Gateway Transit Center, 201 East Erie Street, in downtown Kent. The program begins at 2 pm. The public is welcome to attend.

Mini Golf at the Library
2021-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2021-11-21 13:30 - 16:30 | Reed Memorial Library, 167 East Main St., Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States
Library Board

Ravenna Holiday Celebration / Midnight Madness 2021
2021-11-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Ravenna Courthouse Lawn, OH, United States
REGISTER or SPONSOR-CLICK HERE

6th Annual Holiday Raffle-Drawing Extended -Dec. 13th
2021-12-13 08:00 - 17:00 | OH, United States
GET TICKETS TODAY!!!-CLICK HERE

HOLIDAY RAFFLE

Thank YOU for our donated RAFFLE items soooo far!!

50″ Samsung Flatscreen TV
Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce

Diamond Necklace
Don Basch Jewelers

4 Tickets to Kalahari
Allen Aircraft Products

2 Passes to Cedar Point
Portage County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti

8 GIFT CARDS
combined total $500.00
Andrei’s Jewelers

Eric Schlaubach State Farm
Julie Piccione Beach
Salvation Army
Bean and the Baker
West Main Street Winery
RC Cook Insurance
Guido’s Pizza & Catering
UH Portage/The Chestnut Tree

IF your wanting to donate a
GIFT CARD, GIFT BASKET, OR GIFT
please contact the Ravenna Chamber ….

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!!!

We all have seen how successful this event can be and how a lot of the businesses are supported and patronized in a HUGE Way!!! This is a great opportunity to encourage the community and surrounding community to come back even after the raffle is over by winning one of these wonderful prizes…and continuing to support our town and businesses throughout the Holiday Season!!!

The Winners will be announced virtually ON Facebook Live on
December 13, 2021

Tickets are $5.00 Each
or
6 Tickets for $25.00
Click HERE

Tickets can be purchased at the following businesses….
Eric Schlaubach State Farm,
Ravenna Nutrition,
RC Cook Insurance,
Bean and the Baker,
West Main Street Winery,
Print & Sign Express,
Ravenna Chamber,
Tavern 1888,
Jonathan Floyd,
or online

Thank YOU to Shorts Spicer Crislip for printing the Raffle Tickets !!!!

Honorary Way-Honoring Gary & Tricia Krause 1/7/22
2022-01-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Portage Courthouse Lawn, 203 West Main Street, Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States
We are extremely proud and honored to recognize
Gary & Tricia Krause

as the newest Honorary Way Recipient.

Gary (late) & Tricia Krause have been huge contributors to Ravenna and the surrounding community. They have been proud owners of Mongoose Motorsports and Portage Trim as wells as extremely well known for the largest community event Octane Nights car show that is held in Ravenna. They have been extremely influential, and with their presence have shined such a positive light within all of their interactions. It is with great HONOR to be able to recognize and acknowledge the iconic efforts and magnitude of depth that comes with working with and knowing the Krause’s, while celebrating their accomplishments and characters.

Please join us on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 9:00am at the CourtHouse Lawn for the Honorary Way Ceremony .

Portage County-HELP Feed Our Heros!!!
2022-02-01 08:00 - 21:00 | OH, United States
SEE BELOW FOR A COMPLETE LISTING OF OUR DONORS

CLICK HERE TO DONATE MONETARY FUNDS

CLICK HERE TO DONATE FOOD

Thank YOU to ALL for the DONATIONS to “Help Feed Our Healthcare Heroes”

Allen Air Craft

Ametek

Amy Adams

Amy Michael

Anne Moneypenny

Bennett Land Title

Bennett Rentals

Benoit Family

Beverly Kibler

Bob & Linda Kerr

BRIMFIELD INSURANCE GROUP

Brooks Homestyle BBQ

Children’s Advantage

City Bank Antiques

Clinical Rx Consulting

Country Acres Campground-Anthony Palmentera

Cub Scout Pack 3551 Wolf Den

Cynthia Stone

Dairy Queen Garrettsvile

Dairy Queen Ravenna

Darrin & Michelle Hartman

Debbie Mann

Ethel Wupperman

Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce

Gary Brunswick

Grazers Restaurant

Haven of Portage County

Holly Brunswick

Hope Town

Ina Sayre

Isagenix

Jerry & Julie Beach

Jersey Mike’s Subs Aurora

Joan Seidel

Joe & Pam Mazzola on behalf of Mongoose Motorsports

Joe Sontich

John & Maria Rhoads

Jordan Michael

Kay Dubinsky

KelliJo Jeffries

Kia of Streetsboro

Lakeside Sand & Gravel Inc

Linda Markijohn

Lisa Pickens

Malavanh Rassavong

Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce

Mongoose Motorsports LLC

Neighborhood Development Services, Inc

Nissan of Streetsboro

Passion Community Church

Patricia Walliga

Portage County Commissioner Sabrina Christian Bennett

Portage County Commissioner Tony Badalamenti

Portage County Commissioner Vicki Kline

Portage County Land Bank

Portage County Recorder Lori Calcei

Portage County Treasurer Brad Cromes

Portage Development Board

Portage Medical Center Foundation

Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce

Richard “Sparky” Bennett

Ryann, Ricky, Lilly & Olivia Kuchenbecker

Salvation Army

Sequoia Wellness

Shackelford Family

Spalding Emig Company

Streetsboro Knights of Columbus Council #4571

Studio Clay-Stacey Woolf

Sunshine Cupcakes

Susie K’s Café & Tea Room

Terry Suntheimer

The Davey Tree Expert Company

The Pioneer Insurance Group

The Step2 Company, LLC

Theresa Roberts

Tree City Dental

Trexler Rubber Company

Vince Coia

Volkswagen of Streetsboro

Weekly Villager-Michelle Zivoder

Ravenna Business Roundtable
2022-02-03 18:00 - 21:00 | West Main Street Winery, 234 W Main St, Ravenna, 44266

Leadership Portage County-Conference
2022-04-07 08:00 - 16:00 | The New Center, 4209 ST. RT 44, Rootstown, 44272

4th Annual Spring Benefit Concert-The Haven
2022-04-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Portage Community Chapel, 6490 SR 14, Ravenna, Ohio, 44266

Multi-Chamber Breakfast Blender
2022-04-26 08:00 - 09:00 | OH, United States

Portage Community Bank -Ribbon Cutting
2022-04-28 11:30 - 13:00 | OH, United States

FORE! Transit Golf Outing
2022-05-20 08:00 - 16:00 | OH
Registration is now open for the FORE! Transit (formally PPTAFI) 17th Annual Golf Outing on May 20, 2022.
Enjoy a fun filled day in the links while helping some of Portage County’s most vulnerable residents.
Proceeds from the FORE! Transit golf outing provide assistance to Portage County non-profits. Grants from the foundation allow area agencies to offer reduced fare bus passes to their low-income clients who do not qualify for other reduced fare programs.
FORE! Transit, formerly the Portage Public Transportation Assistance Foundation, Inc. (PPTAFI), helps those in our community who can least afford public transportation. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Raven Awards~June 1, 2022
2022-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Ravenna High School, 6589 N Chestnut St, , Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States
NOMINATION FORMS -CLICK HERE

SPONSOR & ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES-CLICK HERE

Each year, Raven Awards are given to notable individuals and/or companies in the community. Awards are given in the following categories:

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

An individual who is generally recognized as having made a significant contribution to the prosperity and the quality of life of the Ravenna area community. The individual is recognized as someone who has demonstrated over and beyond leadership and/or service in Ravenna over a period of several years. The individual should be seen as someone of high character and someone who would honorably represent the spirit of the award.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

An individual or group who goes above and beyond, exemplifying the true potential of how volunteers make a difference in the Ravenna area community in 2021.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

An individual, who in the spirit of community service, demonstrates exceptional leadership and initiative in their efforts to support the betterment of the Ravenna area community in 2021.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Recognition for new construction of a building or public structure in the Ravenna area, completed in 2021.

NEW RENOVATION

Recognition for interior or exterior renovation of a building or public structure in the Ravenna area, completed in 2021.

NEW BUSINESS IN 2021

We believe that any and all businesses should be recognized and appreciated for making Ravenna their home for their new business. This award will recognize any NEW businesses opened in 2021.

Nominations may be submitted by any individual, group or business residing, working, or doing business in the Ravenna area community. In order to win the awards, the individual must meet the following criteria:

Resides or works in the Ravenna area community.
Has not won the award in the previous year.
Is not currently on the selection committee for this award.

Nominations are accepted with the requested information on the back of this completed form, along with additional documentation attached as needed. One nomination per application form may be submitted. Applications must be received at the Chamber Office, 135 East Main Street, Ravenna, Ohio 44266 by May 1, 2022. For questions regarding the awards or nomination process, contact Ryann Kuchenbecker, Chamber Director, at 330-296-3886.

Ribbon Cutting and GRAND OPENING -Gypsy Sol 6/8/2022
2022-06-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Gypsy Sol Boutique, 225 South Chestnut Street, Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States
Ribbon Cutting at 5:00pm!!!!

Gypsy Sol Grand Opening Flyer

Lunch & Learn-2 for 1!!!! David Alan and Tiffany Jones
2022-06-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Reed Memorial Library, 167 East Main St., Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States
PRE-REGISTER-CLICK HERE

Postponed-Only In Ravenna-Scavenger Hunt
2022-07-02 11:00 - 17:00 | Ravenna Ohio, United States
Only in Ravenna-Sponsorships and Tickets-Click HERE
Join us for our 4th Annual Only In Ravenna-Scavenger Hunt on POSTPONED-July 2, 2022. This is set up as a scavenger hunt throughout town where you can get a Taste of what Ravenna has to offer. Last year we had over 40 businesses participate, and we are looking to grow this year. Whether you have a business downtown or happen to be on the outskirts, no worries we will find an opportunity for ALL to be involved and participate. Taste of Ravenna offered tastings from Sunshine Cupcakes, listening to live music at the Courthouse lawn, wine sampling from West Main Street Winery, discounts/coupons at our retail stores, participating in a Zumba class and the list goes on and on. For more information, please e-mail Ryann@RavennaAreaChamber.com or visit our website at RavennaAreaChamber.com.

After Hours Event Hosted By The Rootstown-Ravenna Chambers!
2022-07-14 16:30 - 19:00 | The New Center, 4209 ST. RT 44, Rootstown, 44272

PARTA Hiring Event
2022-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 | PARTA, 2000 Summit Road, Kent, OH, 44240, United States

After Hours Event Hosted by: Double R Bar-B-Que and Creamery!
2022-07-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Portage Community Bank 1311 East Main St., 1311 East Main St., Ravenna, 44266

Portage on the Rise 5k
2022-07-30 07:00 - 09:30 | UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 N Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States

Family Health And Safety Day
2022-07-30 09:00 - 13:00 | UH Portage Medical Center, 6847 N Chestnut St, Ravenna, OH, 44266, United States

Portage County Business Roundtable
2022-08-09 07:30 - 09:00 | Kent State Student Center, 1075 Risman Dr, Kent, OH, 44242, United States

PARTA Ribb on Cutting
2022-08-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Kent Central Gateway Transit Center, 201 E. Erie St., Kent, OH, 44240, United States

Ravenna Chamber Annual Golf Outing 8/26/22
2022-08-26 09:00 - 15:00 | Windmill Lakes, 6544 St Rt 14, Ravenna, 44266, United States
Sponsorship Opportunities & Golfers-Click Here

Portage Community Bank After Hour Mixer
2022-08-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Portage Community Bank, 4183 Tallmadge Rd, Rootstown, OH, 44272, United States

WellNow Urgent Care Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
2022-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | OH
We would like to invite you to the Ribbon cutting Ceremony of the WellNow Urgent Care Ravenna Location

Only In Ravenna-Scavenger Hunt-with Ravenna Rocks
2022-10-01 11:00 - 17:00 | OH, United States
CLICK HERE-VENDOR SPACE & TICKETS

Join us for our 4th Annual Scavenger Hunt. Only in Ravenna is set up as a scavenger hunt throughout town where you can get Experience, Discover, Learn, and Taste of what Ravenna has to offer. We have always had over 40 businesses participate and we are looking to grow this year. Whether you have a business downtown or you happen to be on the outskirts, no worries we will find an opportunity for ALL to be involved and participate. Only in Ravenna has offered tastings from Sunshine Cupcakes, listening to live music, making clay pottery at Studio Clay, tastings at our local eateries, discounts/coupons at our retail stores, free gifts and so much more. Any Business or Community member that is interested in learning more or participating please email at Ryann@RavennaAreaChamber.com
