Elevate Chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections

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05/02/2023

📣 Calling all business professionals looking to grow your business contacts/referrals through networking. Our Elevate Chapter of AMSpirit is hosting a GUEST DAY next Thursday 5/11. This is a perfect opportunity to see what we are all about.

Additionally, we will be hosting a social @ Caston & Main Brew Yard in Akron this Thursday evening 5/4 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Stop out for some great food, drinks and networking! See you there!

04/26/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend. The Elevate chapter meets every Thursday @7:15am at the Paul & Carol David YMCA in Jackson Township.

FEATURED MEMBER | April 27, 2023
Nick Sobevski - Huntington Bank

As your dedicated relationship banker, I am committed to getting to know you and understanding your priorities and goals. This way, I can deliver the guidance needed to help you reach those goals and navigate any challenges along the way.

I will also introduce you to a knowledgeable team of experts, including Huntington Private Banker specialists, Mortgage Loan Officers, and Business Banking Relationship Managers.

I work with these specialists to bring deposit, lending, and business banking solutions to you. Working together, we provide you with an integrated, customized experience to help you reach your personal and professional financial goals.

Office: (330) 526-7083
Mobile: (330) 280-7868
Email: [email protected]

04/19/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Contact Program Chair Crystal Weichert-Swords for more info: [email protected]

FEATURED MEMBER | April 20, 2023
Travis DeZordo

Travis Dezordo is a Financial Representative for Modern Woodmen, serving families and communities in Central and Northeast Ohio. He attended Mount Union University (BA) and Gardner Webb University (MA).

His ties with Modern Woodmen started well before he did, as his family has had a rich 30-year history with the company. The remarkable values and servant leadership for their clients and community is ultimately what drew Travis to joining the organization.

Now, Travis continues his passion for helping others by partnering with families to resolve financial concerns and plan for their financial future and protect their accumulated wealth. Travis is a member of the Presidents Club and Presidents Council at Modern Woodmen and a member of the Million Dollar Round Table, FIC, and NAIFA. It is however through Modern Woodmen’s fraternal programs and activities that he has reached the community, small businesses, and nonprofits.

Family is a large part of what drives him. In his free time, he can be found spending quality time with his wife, daughter and friends.

Contact Travis:
[email protected]
330-704-6211

04/13/2023

We would like to OFFICIALLY welcome Cody Miller to the Elevate Chapter of AmSpirit Business Connections. Cody's presentation this morning was a showcase on his knowledge of the mortgage industry and the plethora of mortgage products and down payment assistance programs that are available with CrossCountry Mortgage. Welcome aboard, Cody!!

04/13/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Contact Program Chair - Crystal Wichert-Swords for more info: [email protected]

FEATURED MEMBER | April 13, 2023
Cody Miller - CrossCountry Mortgage

Cody Miller is a Loan Originator with CrossCountry Mortgage and lives in the Canton area with his wife Rachel. He has been in the mortgage industry with CrossCountry Mortgage since 2021 and is passionate about helping more people achieve the dream of homeownership. Cody excels at walking clients through the mortgage process and ensuring that they understand every step, and believes that reviewing all of a borrower’s options and taking creative approaches is the key to making sure clients are satisfied with their transaction and set up for success. Outside of work Cody and his wife enjoy going for hikes and can be frequently spotted in the local parks and trails with their dog, Izzy.

Cody and CrossCountry Mortgage are dedicated to finding solutions for every scenario and helping as many people as possible achieve homeownership. If you are interested in reviewing your options or finding out what we are able to do for you, please reach out at [email protected] or at (330) 324-7148

03/14/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Contact Program Chair - Crystal Wichert-Swords for more info: [email protected]

FEATURED MEMBER | March 16, 2023
Crystal Wichert-Swords

Crystal Wichert-Swords is a Risk Management Advisor and the Akron Office Manager for The Burgess Insurance Group. She consistently helps individuals and business owners in properly protecting what is most important to them by evaluating their assets, dreams and future to align the proper insurance coverage to protect against everyday risks. She also believes in delivering the ultimate customer experience while educating customers on their insurance needs and building a lasting relationship with them.
She started her insurance career in 2011 and joined The Burgess Insurance Group in March of 2018. She is lifelong resident of the area and recently moved back into the home she grew up in. Her time away from the office she enjoys reading, traveling to beaches and the mountains, cooking, watching sports and wine tasting. She spends her free time with her 22-year-old son, Dustan, and also with family and close friends.
The Burgess Insurance Group is an independent agency that has been guiding clients towards quality and affordable insurance since 2011. We are dedicated to getting it right the first time. When it comes to protecting what is important to you and the insurance that gives you peace of mind and is personalized to your specific needs. We want to manage your risk everyday and make insurance much easier to understand. We help you protect your dreams and plan for your future.

Ph: (330) 752-2323
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.BurgessInsuranceGroup.com

03/08/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Contact Program Chair Nick Remark for more info:
[email protected]
FEATURED MEMBER | March 8, 2023

Mark Laemmert

Mark lives in the Canton area with his wife, Anna and their 3 young children with the idea of taking his 25 years of experience in finance and insurance industries including 2 start up companies focused primarily on the development of professional business skills and elevating people in their careers operations and leadership. This made Mark and Anna consider their foray into building a company of their own and like many business owners they realized there are many wrinkles in the road to having a successful business. After capitalizing on robust real estate markets over the last couple years and creating the base of their AirBnB business, they realized that there was only so far they could go and scale without being able to leverage money the same way all the big box companies do. While searching out options, Mark came across a company that answered every question he had, yet sounded like nothing he had heard of before. He found The J.Galt Company and as they began working together they founded a partnership that has exploded with the focus on the needs of many business owners looking at some of the most uncertain times in our country's history. From businesses in their startup phase to companies that are established and looking for ways to get to the next level, it is now as easy as following 7 simple steps with certified professionals who remove those unforeseen wrinkles of your company's growth so you can stick to your vision that you started your business with, not compromise because changes came faster than expected.

The 7-Step Funding Blueprint to Obtain Business Credit with No Personal Guarantee or Credit Check

HOW WE DO IT: We help you meet lender and credit issuer approval standards BEFORE you apply to absolutely improve your chances of getting approved. We also help you build business credit for your EIN that’s not linked to your SSN without a personal guarantee or credit check. Plus, we also help you access all legitimate business loans and credit lines in one place.

WHY IT WORKS: There’s more capital available for businesses today than ever before. But most business owners don’t know how or where to get it. At J. Galt, we’ve combined technology with certified credit analysts to help you get the most money at the best terms. By helping you qualify, obtaining business credit to make you more lendable, even when you can’t get other financing, and accessing all loans and credit lines in one place. You can get the money you need when you need it.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE:

> Fundability and Credibility Setup to Meet Approval Standards
> Business Credit Building
> Business Credit Monitoring
> Business Financing through Loans and Credit Lines
> Cash Flow Mapping
> Business Valuations

Phone: 503.333.2699
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://jgalt.io/

03/02/2023

Starting off our Thursday morning learning how we can help one another grow our businesses. Sara Largent from Certified Professional Restoration also dropped some knowledge on the process of fire, mold and water remediation.

02/28/2023

Each week at AmSpirit Elevate, a member is featured and gives a presentation to the chapter. Guests are always welcome to attend.
Contact Program Chair Crystal Weichert Swords for more info:
[email protected]

FEATURED MEMBER | March 2, 2023
Sara Largent

Sara Largent lives compassion. She is the co-owner of Certified Professional Restoration, a people first leader, and a proud mother to her son Reece. Throughout the years Sara has donated her time to various charitable and community building organizations. This includes Caring Makes Cents, The Total Living Center, Coats for Kids, CACPC summer food program for children, progress 4 the cure, and Echoing Connections to name a few. When Sara is away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, boating, working in her flower garden, feeding her koi fish, and traveling to various sandy beaches, tropical islands, and mountain ranges. Work accomplishments include the successful growth of her organization from a startup to present day operations. She has been responsible for spearheading the cultural development of the company by creating an atmosphere of growth, development, and compassion enjoyed by employees and customers alike. While Sara prefers to spend most of her time playing a support role that rarely receives the recognition it deserves, she was the proud recipient for the NSME award in 2020.

Certified Professional Restoration is a disaster cleanup company that specializes in the emergency response aspect of the restoration industry. The primary focus is water damage, fire and smoke clean up, and mold remediation. Secondary services include viral disinfecting, deodorizing services, commercial carpet cleaning, and trauma scene cleanup. While the organization does not perform construction activities, its people first approach makes it the ideal choice for customers in an emotionally compromised state. They are a calming influence for their customer base excelling in educating their clients, providing sound guidance, and clearly explaining the process throughout the experience.

24/7 line: 330-733-5570
Cell: 330-907-9938
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.nowitsclean.today