About CuyEast

Advocacy for business, local and regional.

Advocacy for business is the mission of the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce (CuyEast Chamber). That is, to promote, enhance, and foster business growth in eastern Cuyahoga County, OH.

Local + regional

A young chamber, growing fast.

Founded in 2022, we’re still a young Chamber, but our progress has been fast and exciting. In the past two years, we’ve more than tripled our membership, now representing over 500 local businesses across eastern Cuyahoga County.

The footprint of the Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce includes the 35+ municipalities located this side of the Cuyahoga River. With our LOCAL + Regional approach, members gain the advantage of a broader regional base and have the ability to focus on local community brand efforts through Chamber Chapters.

We strive to be a diverse, member-centric business organization committed to creating new opportunities for economic prosperity and community development in innovative ways relevant to today’s economic and technology-driven times.

CuyEast Chamber members gathered for a group photo at JACK Thistledown Racino
Leadership

Board of directors

  • Karen DiSanto

    Chair

    W.F. Hann & Sons

    Bio

    Karen is the President of W.F. Hann and Sons, the leading Heating, cooling, and plumbing Company in Northeast Ohio that has been in business for 117 years. She currently serves on the Board of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Cleveland. In the past she served on the Board of the Warrensville Heights Area Chamber of Commerce where she also served as Chairwoman. Karen has received the 2022 Progressive Woman Smart Business Award, the 2021 Distinguished Marketing and Sales Award, and the Business Leader of Excellence in 2019.

  • Faith Boone

    Vice-Chair

    Boone Logic, LLC

    Bio

    Faith Boone, the founder and lead consultant of Boone Logic, has a diverse background in journalism, public relations, and marketing. She established Boone Logic as a dynamic consultancy that specializes in content development, communication strategies, and marketing. Her passion for writing, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to create meaningful impacts within the communications industry is what drives her. Faith is a staunch advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. She’s dedicated to supporting community initiatives that align with her values and mission, actively contributing to several boards.

  • Sheila Gibbons

    Treasurer

    The 501 Pros

    Bio

    Shiela has experience in organizational management, small business coaching, business development, and marketing. Her experience includes being the executive director of the Euclid Chamber of Commerce for over 11 years. Before that, she served as the executive director for the Shore Cultural Centre in Euclid.

  • Bonny Bird

    Secretary

    State Farm Insurance Agency

    Bio

    Bonny is a State Farm Agency owner celebrating her first year of ownership on October 1st, 2024. She spent 30 years of her professional career working as a business IT consultant before starting a new career as a State Farm independent contractor agent. As a new Board Member of the CuyEast Chamber, Bonny looks to collaborate in a forward-thinking manner to engage the communities and businesses across the Region, promoting support, growth, and community.

  • Maria Prevesk

    Board Member

    First National Bank

    Bio

    Maria serves as Regional Banking Executive for First National Bank, overseeing four markets across Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania with 50 branch locations. With more than 25 years of banking experience, she has held leadership roles in retail banking and small business development, driving growth and community partnerships throughout her career. She looks forward to contributing her leadership and experience to the Chamber to further strengthen and grow communities and businesses across Northeast Ohio.

  • Chuck Klein

    Board Member

    Cafe Honeycomb

    Bio

    Chuck joins the board with a diverse background. With several different businesses over the last 20 plus years, from a small woodworking business to an innovative technology startup, Chuck has always pursued ideas that get him excited. Currently the owner of Cafe Honeycomb in Woodmere, focusing on house made food with fresh local ingredients. Being a part of the local community and making his customers smile is the best part of each day.

Staff

  • Steve Petti

    Executive Director

    Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce

  • Julianna Levin

    Member Engagement

    Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce

  • Matt Barker

    Website & Media Support

    Cuyahoga East Chamber of Commerce

Contact

Let’s talk.

We are here to answer any questions you may have about growing your business, membership, networking events, cost saving benefits, or other opportunities with CuyEast.

Office26210 Emery Road, Suite 308F
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44128

Phone216-867-8456

Emailconnect@cuyeast.org

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