Bernie Moreno is Keynote Speaker at Beachwood Chamber of Commerce Awards Program Born in Bogota, Colombia, Bernie Moreno moved to the United States at age 5, becoming a U.S. citizen at age 18. Moreno (Bachelor’s, Business Administration – University of Michigan) began his career in the automotive industry with the Saturn Corporation. Before long, Moreno ascended through the ranks to become vice president for New England’s largest automotive dealer, where he was responsible for corporate training, online marketing and launching new acquisitions. In 2005, Moreno purchased a small, underperforming Mercedes-Benz dealership on the west side of Cleveland, turning it into Mercedes-Benz of North Olmsted, the flagship dealership of his organization. Less than two years later, Moreno began building what would become the Bernie Moreno Companies through a series of acquisitions to establish an impressive collection of 31 dealerships In Ohio, Massachusetts, Kentucky and Florida. In 2015, the Bernie Moreno Companies made its first non-automotive acquisition, Hotcards.com, Cleveland’s leading online printing company. Moreno also serves on the boards of many educational and charitable organizations; and when the workday is over, he returns to his home in Westlake, Ohio, for his “most exceptional experience” of all—spending time with his wife and four children. All Rise! Presidential Tour! Beachwood, Solon and Moreland Hills Historical Societies have collaborated together to organize a special tour and you’re invited to attend. Learn about President Garfield and his wife. Tour his log cabin. Visit Lake View Cemetery and see his monument. Stop by Solon’s Historical Society where Garfield gave his sermons. Contests, prizes, beverages and treats will also be included on this tour. Meet descendants of other presidents as well and learn about Ohio’s rich history. Mark your calendars for the morning of June 4. To register, call 216.292.1970 or visit the Beachwood Recreation Department. Watch for more information in next month’s Beachwood Buzz. If your home in Beachwood is 50 years old or older, you have access to free technical assistance regarding home maintenance and improvement projects! The Heritage Home ProgramSM offers free advice, personalized site visits, and access to 2% fixed-rate financing to cover project costs. To schedule a free site visit or to learn more about qualifying for a low-interest loan, call 216.426.3116 or visit www.heritagehomeprogram.org . Additionally, there will be an informational presentation led by Heritage Home ProgramSM staff at Beachwood City Hall on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 pm. Please consider attending to hear more about the services available to you. Heritage Home Program SM Cleveland’s 13th Annual Proceeds support breast cancer research at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Join Us for a 5K or a 1-Mile Walk/Run! Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8, 2016 Honorary Chair: Monica Robins Channel 3 News Senior Health Correspondent/Anchor $20 Entry Fee Per Adult $15 Entry Fee Per Child Face Painting Balloon Artists Bounce House Sponsored by: Kids’ Crafts POR TFOLIO MANAGEMENT © 2012 University Hospitals April 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 27