Greetings!
The City of Green is engaging in frequent conversations with our greatest asset, our local businesses, in order to share important City updates, provide information about local business assistance programs, as well as welcome and recognize local business successes.
This is our fifth edition of Business Matters, and more will come every other month. The newsletter is currently reaching more than 400 readers; however, we would like to make sure all businesses in Green subscribe as this is the best way to share information quickly. Please pass this e-mail along to others at your company or additional colleagues in the City of Green and invite them to sign-up. If you would like to read previous editions of Business Matters, click here. |
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Charting the Course - March 24, 2010
 Mayor Dick Norton will host the next Charting the Course on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Central Administration Building. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM and the program will start at 8:30 AM. The Mayor will give business leaders an update on key City projects and new initiatives the City is undertaking. Russ Pry, Summit County Executive, will also provide an update to the Green business community regarding Summit County programs and services.
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Green Expo - March 6, 2010 The 4th Annual Green Expo will be held on Saturday, March 6 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Green High School. This exciting and unique event is hosted by the Green Chamber of Commerce, Green Local Schools and the City of Green. The business and community exposition promotes area business and organizations and demonstrates the talents of Green students.
Last year's event drew more than 3,500 attendees and this year's program will feature:
- A Taste of Green food court, featuring area restaurants
- More than 65 display tables representing area businesses and organizations
- Performing arts groups
- Gymnasium of fun for children including a HOT SHOT competition
- Demonstrations and exhibits by students
If you would like to participate, contact the Green Chamber at 330.896.3023 or via info@greencoc.org by Friday, February 19. |
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Are You LinkedIn? 
LinkedIn, with more than 53 million users, is the premier social networking site for business professionals, allowing them to build virtual networking communities, connect with current or former colleagues, build a virtual resume, and post job opportunities.
This past Spring, a local business person formed the group LinkedIn Green, which is now managed by Valerie Wolford, communications coordinator for the City of Green. The group is designed to build a virtual network of those business professionals who work or live in Green. So come join us at LinkedIn Green!
If you haven't already joined LinkedIn, create your free professional profile now. |
Succession Planning Seminar
Bruner-Cox LLP Partner, Steven Pittman, CPA, MBA, will present at the Succession Planning Seminar for Small Businesses on February 17 and February 24, 2010. Attend this two-part session at Glenmoor Country Club to learn the ins and outs of succession planning and how to exit your business on your timetable while meeting your goals. For more information about the course, click here. |
Northeast Ohio - UK Trade Mission
Are you new to exporting? Trying to tap into the European market? This manufacturers' trade mission offers a unique opportunity to develop business connections and create relationships to help your business expand into the European market. The trip will also provide an opportunity to see the latest European manufacturing technologies. Site/plant visits can be available while briefings by the UK government organizations can be arranged. For more information, click here. |
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Welcome New Businesses
CNS Health Care - 1790 Town Park Boulevard, Suite F
Crossroads Hospice - 3743 Boettler Road, Unit D
Summit County Clerk of Courts Title and Passport Office - 3333 Massillon Road
US Census Bureau - 1033 E Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Suite A
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Congratulations
Sean Fremon, President of Cole Industries
The Akron Affiliate of Sales and Marketing Executives International (SMEI) recognized Sean Fremon, of Cole Industries at its 38th Annual Distinguished Sales & Marketing Award event that celebrates outstanding leadership. Congratulations Sean! Cornerstone Capital Advisors
Located at 1507 Boettler Road, Suite G since 1997, Cornerstone Capital Advisors is celebrating 25 years of service. Please congratulate them on their accomplishments. | |
This newsletter is intended to inform local businesses about news and notes that may impact their business as well as recognize the achievements of businesses throughout the City. If you have information that you would like to share in a future edition of this newsletter or have general questions about the City of Green, please contact Jessica Perko, Community Development Administrator at 330.896.6614 or via e-mail jperko@cityofgreen.org. Sincerely,
Wayne L. Wiethe, AICP
Director of Planning
City of Green |
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About Your Neighbors:
Kovatch Castings
Doug Kovatch
President
3743 Tabs Dr.
Uniontown, OH 44685
330.896.9944
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| Kovatch Castings, an investment casting company, services many industries including aerospace, military, medical and much more. Kovatch has called Green home for nearly 20 years.
Kovatch Casting was recently awarded a $1M grant as part of the Targeting Industry Efficiency Program from the Ohio Energy Office. The award was presented to them on Monday, February 8.
The grant will allow Kovatch to replace three inefficient ovens with two rotating ovens. These new ovens will also allow Kovatch to capture and reuse the heat to warm other parts of their building. These new ovens will reduce Kovatch Castings gas consumption by 47 percent and allow them to create 45 new jobs.
Kovatch will be undertaking a 16,000 sq. ft. expansion to accommodate these changes. To learn more about their grant click here.
To learn more about Kovatch Castings, please click here to visit their Web site. |
Is there a Company you would like to learn more about? If so, please e-mail Jessica Perko at jperko@cityofgreen.org.
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