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| Coffee, Tea & Contacts Networking Event |
 Sponsored by Akron General Health &Wellness Center - West
This event is a power networking get-together designed for Chamber members to make important connections with their fellow member businesses. While exchanging business cards is great, it's certainly more effective for business people to learn about one another's respective companies in an intimate setting. Be sure to arrive at 7:30 a.m. to make the most of this meeting! Remember, only one person per company can attend, so your networking opportunities are maximized. The event is free, but the networking is priceless! Pre-registration is required.
 Where & WhenAkron General Health & Wellness Center - West Conference Center 4125 Medina Rd. Akron, OH 44333 Tuesday, November 27, 2012
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
| Greater Akron Chamber's 106th Annual Meeting - March 19, 2013! |
 Sponsored by BCG & Company
On Tuesday, March 19, 2013, the Greater Akron Chamber will celebrate the outstanding work of our board members and area's top business leaders at our 106th Annual Meeting. This annual meeting will feature an overview of the Chamber's accomplishments for the year, installation of the officers and presentation of the H. Peter Burg Award. The program also features a reception with hors d'oeuvres and entertainment.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
5:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register.
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2012-2013 Greater Akron Relocation Guide and YP Roadmap Published |
 We are pleased to present Experience Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Chamber's 2012-2013 relocation guide for those relocating from around the world or across town, and the Chamber's YP Roadmap, a must-have guide for young professionals and an essential resource for employers looking to attract and retain talent.
We encourage you to use both publications as references for your organization and as employee recruitment tools. The printed and interactive web version of the relocation guide promotes Greater Akron to companies, individuals and families relocating to the region. It also highlights the talented people who have moved here and the outstanding amenities that make our region one of the best places to live, work and play. We're sure you'll enjoy the new feature, "99 Reasons We Love Greater Akron," an informative and fun read about what makes the region famous.
 The printed and interactive web version of the YP Roadmap features the profiles of thirty young professionals who were honored on September 24 at the 6th annual "30 for the Future" awards celebration. These recipients were chosen for their stellar accomplishments in their industries and in the Greater Akron community. The YP Roadmap is also a tool for young professionals to get more familiar with and connected to Greater Akron
To view the "clickable" version of either magazine, click on the pictures to the right. For copies, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550. |
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Have You Heard About Our Member-To-Member Discount Program? | |
Save money and help support our local economy by choosing Greater Akron Chamber member companies for your business and personal purchases! Each week, we will highlight two companies who have extended special savings to Chamber members AND their employees. Don't miss your chance to take advantage of these great offers:
Click here to see the full Discount Directory. For more information, contact Heather Taylor at (330) 237-1255 or e-mail taylor@greaterakronchamber.org.
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Chamber Promotes Benefits to Members |
The Chamber's benefit programs enhance its members' ability to save money through their Chamber membership. The benefit programs offer discounts on Electric (generation), Natural Gas, Payroll Services and Transportation & Logistics Services.
Chamber Energy Solutions, administered by Palmer Energy, offers members and their employees discounts on electric generation and natural gas for both commercial and residential accounts.
Paytime Payroll Processing offers discounts on payroll check processing for Chamber members.
InterChez Logistics Systems provides discounts on transportation and logistics services. These benefits enhance the Chamber's current money-saving benefits including SummaCare and Worker's Compensation. Companies who want to participate can find out more at www.greaterakronchamber.org and/or contact Debbie Richmond, Manager, Benefits & Administration, at (330) 237-1228.
Winter Natural Gas Forecast from Chamber Energy Solutions (CES) While natural gas prices remain fairly low, the average consumer can expect their monthly bill to increase by 5-15 cents per CCF when compared to last winter. Underground storage, which will be used for winter heating months has set an all-time high, meaning there should be sufficient supply to meet the winter demand. However, the expectations of near normal winter temperatures have kept the prices from dropping to the levels seen one year ago. These factors and current market conditions lead to prices that have the potential to be upwards of 24% higher when compared to last winter. Due to the normal winter temperatures that are expected, the consumer will also most likely see an increase in their total bill, due to an increase in usage from last winter to this winter. The take-away from all of this is to remember that last winter was extremely warm and gas was plentiful. The probability of this winter being the same is slim, so budget appropriately! CES will continue to monitor the natural gas market and manage our clients pricing by purchasing gas when pricing is more advantageous. Even with the current low prices for gas, CES may be able to help you save money. For more information about the CES program, please contact contact Debbie Richmond at (330) 237-1228 or richmond@greaterakronchamber.org. |
| Save Money with the Chamber's Workers' Compensation Group Rating Program Through CareWorks Consultants, Inc. |
 The Greater Akron Chamber's Group Rating Program offers savings up to the maximum available discount on your Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) premium. The Chamber partners with CareWorks Consultants, Inc. (CCI) because they help employers achieve the highest group rating discount possible. Nearly 30,000 customers choose CCI to manage their workers' compensation plan. Click here to download an authorization permitting CCI to provide you with a NO-COST, NO-OBLIGATION analysis. To learn more, call CCI at (800) 837-3200 or visit CareWorksConsultants.com.
Unemployment Contribution Rate Determination Form Distributed in November
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) will be sending employers their 2013 Contribution Rate Determination form later in November. This form notifies employers of their unemployment tax rate for the upcoming year. A review of this document is important and the following action should be taken if applicable to your account:
- Appeal the tax rate if there are discrepancies in any information used to determine this rate. ODJFS allows employers 30 days from the mailing date of the tax notification to submit their appeal.
- Review your option to "buy down" this rate by making a voluntary contribution by December 31, 2012. A voluntary contribution calculation should be completed to determine if there is a savings to your business at the lower rate.
- Commonly owned businesses can apply for a "joint rate" if this provides savings opportunities to your businesses. A common rate study should be completed before making this decision and the request submitted to ODJFS by December 31, 2012.
CCI offers unemployment assistance with tax rate matters in addition to claims, benefit charges and hearing management. The experienced unemployment team at CCI can assist your business to help prevent overcharging by ODJFS and mitigate costs on any unemployment claims. To learn more about their unemployment cost control program, contact Kammy Staton at (800) 837-3200 ext. 7165 or (614) 526-7165.
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| Achieve Significant Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage! | |
  The Greater Akron Chamber and SummaCare announce our enhanced Greater Akron Chamber Alliance - offering savings to more businesses than ever before! Companies of any size (including those with more than 100 employees) located in Summit, Portage, Medina, Cuyahoga, Stark, Wayne and Geauga counties can take advantage of significant savings by joining for as little as $400. And we're also offering the savings through our Affiliate Chamber Partners as well - so your business may already be eligible for discounts. To learn more, contact your broker or visit www.GACsave.com.
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| Membership Has Its Benefits! |
Welcome New Members! Please patronize our new Chamber members. The Greater Akron Chamber thanks you for helping us support the region's business community. Visit Welcome New Members.
Check Out Members' Events!
The Chamber is offering its members more opportunities to connect. If your company is holding an event that's open to the general public and you'd like to get the word out, let us know. Visit Member Events for more information.
Members are Making Headlines!Got news? We'll post it! Visit Member News for more information. |
| December Akron Roundtable |
Founded by the Akron Beacon Journal, Greater Akron Chamber and Kiwanis Club of Akron
Join us for the next Akron Roundtable speaker, Rich Kramer, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, December 13, 2012
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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| Saving on Medicare: Prospects for Long-Term Reform |
 Sponsored by The Department of Economics and The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
Thomas Saving, Ph.D., is University Distinguished Professor of Economics, Director of the Private Enterprise Research Center, and holds the Jeff Montgomery Professorship in Economics at Texas A&M University. He is author or co-author of numerous journal articles and four books, including two influential books on monetary theory. His current research emphasis is on the benefit of markets in solving the pressing issues in health care and Social Security; he is co-editor of Medicare Reform: Issues and Answers (University of Chicago Press, 1999) and co-author of The Economics of Medicare Reform (Upjohn Institute for Employment Research, 2000) and The Diagnosis and Treatment of Medicare (AEI Press, 2006).
In 2000, President Clinton appointed Dr. Saving as a Public Trustee of the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds; he was re-appointed Trustee by President Bush and served until 2007. In 2001, he was appointed by President Bush to the bipartisan Commission to Strengthen Social Security. Dr. Saving has testified before the US Congress many times on the economics of Medicare and Social Security.
Dr. Saving has been President of the Western Economics Association, the Southern Economics Association, and the Association of Private Enterprise Education.
Where & When
Martin University Center Ballroom
105 Fir Hill
Akron, OH 44325
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Reception: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Talk will begin at 6:15 p.m.
The talk is free and open tot he public. Please RSVP to (330) 972-5182. |
| Greater Akron Chamber at Cleveland Browns - December 16! |
Click here for more information.
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| SAVE THE DATE! Heart to Heart Communications 20th Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast |
 Join Heart to Heart Communications and the Greater Akron community as they celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Greater Akron Speaks Out for Value Breakfast on Monday April 29, 2013. The keynote speaker will be Daniel Colantone, President and CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber, and the focus of the breakfast will be Celebrating Community Collaborations: Renew and Sustain the Spirit Among Us. In addition to being an opportunity to celebrate Akron, the breakfast is the primary fundraiser of Heart to Heart Communications and is made possible through the support of organizations such as yours. Please consider how you might support this great community event that gathers together 600 key business and community leaders. This year's milestone breakfast will also include a special video incorporating inspirational interviews that celebrate community collaboration and an optional interactive workshop.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday, April 29, 2013
For more information, click here or contact Sarah Leiendecker at (330) 434-3278 Ext. 0.
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