Comments on: For Members Only

By: TimFerris

TimFerris — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 11:54:31 +0000

Carolyn, what’s the link, specifically? I can’t find a darned thing that shows how they drive traffic your way. Help me out, please.

By: Carolyn Birchenall

Carolyn Birchenall — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:49:54 +0000

Gloria, We are not members of PositivelyCleveland, yet they list our events as we are on ArtsinOhiocom? Perhaps there is some other way to be included? I know we recieve hundredsof hits thru this link? You catch more bees with honey….

By: Daniella

Daniella — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 07:26:51 +0000

Gloria,

Their response was unacceptable. I am glad to brought this up because it shows what is really relevant about their organization. I don’t buy that member promotion excuse. The event was a perfect opportunity to promote an enriching community event.

By: Lee Batdorff

Lee Batdorff — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:42:52 +0000

Positively Cleveland, aka “Boring Clevebland,” appears to be genetically linked to the old “Greater Cleveland Shrinkage Association.” Fortunately much life can exist here without this crusty old bunch.

By: Matt Bolek

Matt Bolek — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:17:22 +0000

I went to the postively cleveland website to look for the calendar of events, as well as the links page. Is it me, because I can’t find it, Or can one only access the calndar if they are members. That makes sense.

By: Samantha Fryberger

Samantha Fryberger — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:00:39 +0000

I am sorry you feel that way, but I do want to be clear that we are not the Chamber of Commerce. GCP is separate entity from Positively Cleveland. I did forward your event information around the office and made steps to make sure it appeared on our calendars.

By: Tom Elmer

Tom Elmer — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:18:19 +0000

What a crock of caca that one must be a member ( and I presume pay them more $$$$$ to join) BEFORE the Chamber will help support your endeavor in any way including handing out a freaking postcard! Tim you are dead on - there is something very wrong here.

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:06:05 +0000

Hey there. That was unacceptable for them to treat you that way. Lovely postcard. I would love to feature you or that lovely postcard on my blog. I’m all about promoting what is good about the region.

By: TimFerris

TimFerris — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:23:58 +0000

Roldo, I think we need to look into taking our money back; this gaping maw of the GCP is something that needn’t be fed any more. Times have changed, and they have not.

By: TimFerris

TimFerris — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:20:41 +0000

Samantha, all that nonsense that you’ve spewed out here just tells me that Positively Cleveland probably has too much money and doesn’t quite know what to do with it.

By being exclusive, or exclusionary, you create a ton of bad will–and that’s about all there is to it. It’s really very simple.

A Chamber of Commerce should actively promote the community–everybody, and everything, that has potential to create good will and positive energy.

Dealing with Positively Cleveland has been a real downer overall, and particularly on this one small point. In an experiential economy, you guys are a huge net drain.

As I said, it’s simple.