Berea Chamber of Commerce upcoming events

Grindstone Award Banquet (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Please join us for the 58th Annual Grindstone Award Banquet to be held on Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm at The Aviator Event Center. The banquet will honor the Grindstone, Future Leader, Courtesy, Rising Star, and Legacy Award recipients.

The Grindstone Award is presented to a citizen who has dedicated extraordinary time, effort, and voluntary service toward programs, causes and organizations that make Berea a better place to live. Congratulations to the 2026 recipient, Consolina Templeman!

The Future Leader Award is presented to high school or college students who are excelling in both their areas of study as well as in their service to the greater community. We are excited to recognize them as the future leaders of our region. Congratulations to the 2026 recipients!

William Collins - Berea-Midpark High School
Hannah Cunningham - Berea-Midpark High School
Abby Davis - St. Joseph Academy
Molly Davis - St. Joseph Academy
Arden Fujimura - Berea-Midpark High School

The Courtesy Award is presented to employees who work for organizations in the city of Berea that have gone above and beyond in their line of work to serve their customers and general public. Congratulations to the 2026 recipients!

David Kushlak - Berea-Midpark Middle School
Dawn Leffard - PNC Bank
David McElroy - Berea-Midpark Middle School
Heather Watters - Lifeworks of Southwest General

The Rising Star Award is presented to a business owner who has started their business in the last five years and has already made a significant and positive impact on the community.
Congratulations to the 2026 recipient, Lucid Yoga Studio!

The Legacy Award is presented to a long-standing Berea business who has made a significant and positive impact on the community as a whole.
Congratulations to the 2026 recipient, Generations Senior Living!

The banquet will feature a plated dinner. This event is open seating and seats/tables will be made available on a first come, first served basis at the start of the event.

Tickets are $65 and can be purchased online or by mailing a check along with the names and any dietary restrictions of guests to the Berea Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 774, Berea, OH 44017.

Sponsorships are available in support of this historic Berea event. To learn more, click here.

Thank you to our 2026 Grindstone Award Banquet sponsors!

Gold Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

Berea City School District

Virtual Speed Networking (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Fast-Track Your Connections

Join us for a focused, virtual networking experience designed for busy professionals.

Start your day with a dynamic hour of virtual networking designed for today’s professionals. Hosted by the Collaborative Chambers Alliance (CCA), this event offers a unique opportunity to make valuable connections quickly, without the pressure of traditional networking. Rotate through focused breakout sessions and meet professionals from across Northeast Ohio and beyond—each conversation tailored to your industry, goals, and interests.

WHY JOIN?

High-Impact Networking, Fast — Meet multiple new contacts in less than an hour.
A Broad & Diverse Network — Engage with professionals from 20+ regional and international Chambers.
Conversations that Matter — Match with people aligned to your industry, goals, and interests.

REGISTRATION:

FREE for Berea Chamber members
$10 + fees for non-members

Redefine how you connect, collaborate, and expand your opportunities. Start your day with new connections, fresh ideas, and opportunities that travel far beyond the screen. Reserve your spot today!

To learn more about the Collaborative Chambers Alliance, please visit: www.collaborativechambers.org.

Ask the Experts: Business Resource Champions of Cuyahoga County (September 23, 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Ask the Experts: Business Resource Champions of Cuyahoga County

This interactive three-part webinar series will provide an opportunity to learn from organizational experts in manufacturing, office buildings, nonprofits, universities, and multi-family housing on both common and unique ways they reduce waste at their facilities. Experts will discuss their achievements and how building a corporate culture led them to become Business Resource Champions of Cuyahoga County.