Want to clear some space in your home while making some extra spending money? Sign up for the Berea Community Garage Sale hosted by the Berea Chamber of Commerce!
For a cost of $15, any Berea home or business can sign up to have their address added to the live map. The sale will be promoted via local newspapers, chamber marketing channels, and Facebook. The map will be publicly available 2 days prior to the start of the sale.
Berea residents and businesses can choose whether to participate on all the designated dates of the sale, August 13-15 (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) or selectively join just the ones they prefer. You will indicate which dates you plan to participate in during registration.
The deadline to add your home/business to the map is Friday, August 7.
Sponsorships Available:
We are looking for sponsors who can help support the event! The more sponsor support we receive, the more marketing we can do to make this a great event for our city. By sponsoring, you will not only gain visibility for your business/organization, but you will be helping to provide a great activity for Bereans this summer!
Sponsors can sign up for a cost of $150. Sponsorship includes your company's logo on marketing materials, chamber website, and event registration page as well as a tag in all social media promotions (estimated reach of 20,000+).
The deadline for sponsorships is Friday, August 7. The earlier you sign up, the more visibility your company will receive!
To become a sponsor, click here.
Questions? Contact Megan Mikolay, CEO, at director@bereachamber.org or via phone at (440) 243-8415.
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?
REGISTRATION:
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.
Laugh & Connect Luncheon
Join the Collaborative Chambers Alliance for an afternoon of networking, laughter, and fresh ideas at our Laugh & Connect Luncheon featuring nationally recognized comedy coach, author, and entertainer Dave Schwensen.
This isn't your typical luncheon. Through an engaging, interactive presentation, Dave will take us behind the scenes of stand-up comedy to show how humor can strengthen communication, build better relationships, encourage teamwork, and spark creativity in the workplace. You may even have the chance to participate and discover your own hidden comedic talents!
Whether you're a business owner, professional, entrepreneur, or community leader, you'll leave with new connections, practical communication tips, and plenty of laughs.
Cost: CCA Members: $20 Non-Members: $25 Admission includes lunch.
Hosted by the Collaborative Chambers Alliance in partnership with the Berea, Brecksville, Brooklyn, and Parma Area Chambers of Commerce.
Seats are limited, so register early and come ready to connect, collaborate, and laugh!
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!
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!
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!
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