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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, January 22, 2013
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
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Save Money or Make Money: $ave Local Now ($LN) Introduction |
Save Money or Make Money with Save Local Now™ - The Greater Akron Chamber's new iPhone and Android app enabling Chamber Members to reach new and existing customers in a whole new way!
Today's buzzword truly is free. This benefit, exclusively for Greater Akron Chamber members, is free with your membership. This free event will introduce $ave Local Now and the benefits it provides. We'll show you how to get started with $LN, show some examples of how some businesses are already using the app and share ideas on how to promote your business in a new and exciting way!
You can get started right now by visiting the $LN website now, and we will see you on the 28th!
Where & When
Bryant & Stratton
190 Montrose West Ave.
Akron, OH 44321
Monday, January 28, 2013
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
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| YPN Leadership Luncheon |
 The YPN Leadership Luncheon Series was created to provide young professionals a more in-depth opportunity to access and learn from established leaders, network with peers and provide employers opportunities to showcase their organizations to the community's emerging leaders.
The event will include networking, lunch and a presentation. The January Leadership Luncheon will feature Dan Colantone, Greater Akron Chamber President & CEO, and Mike Kolk, Cohen & Company Partner-in-Charge, Akron Office and GAC Vice Chair of Talent and Workforce Development. Dan and Mike will discuss their paths to their current roles, the challenges they faced throughout their careers and advice they would give up-and-coming young professionals.
The Leadership Luncheon is FREE, but space is limited to the first 30 people. This event is for YPN members only. Registration is required to attend. If you are interested in becoming a YPN member, please contact Angela Presutti at presutti@greaterakronchamber.org.
Where & When
Greater Akron Chamber
One Cascade Plaza, 17th Floor
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, January 31, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Click here to register.
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| State Legislative Panel Discussion: The State's Business Climate and You |
 Are you concerned about education, healthcare costs, or tax policy and how they impact business in our area? Then we have an opportunity for you to hear from the men and women who will be debating and deciding these issues over the coming months. With the Governor set to release his proposal, the Summit County State Delegation will be looking into all of these topics as they help shape the state budget for the next 2 years.
Legislators will be on-hand to discuss the upcoming legislative session, as well as the new 2-year budget. Following the delegations' remarks, there will be a notecard question-and-answer session. Come ready to ask your elected state officials about upcoming legislation and budget issues. This is a unique opportunity for you to ask the questions you want answered.
Legislators invited include:
- Sen. Frank LaRose
- Sen. Tom Sawyer
- Rep. Anthony DeVitis
- Rep. Zach Milkovich
- Rep. Kristina Roegner
- Rep. Marilyn Slaby
- Rep. Vernon Sykes
Where & When
Greystone Hall
103 S. High St.
Akron, OH 44308
Friday, February 1, 2013
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Registration, networking and breakfast will be from 8:00 to 8:45 a.m. The program will begin at 8:45 a.m. Click here to register.
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| YPN Speaker Series Presents Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor | |
The YPN welcomes Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, Supreme Court of Ohio, to the Young Professionals Network Speaker Series luncheon. Chief Justice O'Connor will provide valuable insight and advice to young professionals looking to make their professional mark, as well as share her personal story to how she became Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. Registration, networking and lunch will begin at 11:30 am followed by the presentation at noon.
Where & When
Fairlawn Country Club
200 N. Wheaton Rd.
Akron, OH 44313
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for more information and to register.
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| 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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Nominate an Outstanding YP Today! Now Accepting Nominations for 2013 30 for the Future Awards Program |
 Brought to You by Huntington Bank
The Greater Akron Chamber proudly presents the 7th Annual 30 for the Future recognition program. 30 for the Future recognizes 30 young professionals (ages 25-39) who live and/or work in the Greater Akron region, who are trendsetters in their industries and who make an impact on the region through dynamic leadership and community service.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, March 29, 2013. So please don't wait; nominate a qualified individual today!
Please note: Nominees MUST be between the ages of 25 and 39 by MARCH 29, 2013, to be considered.
Click here for the 2013 nomination form. For additional questions, contact Angela Presutti at (330) 237-1263 or presutti@greaterakronchamber.org. |
| Chamber Launches New Money Saving Benefit -- Save Local Now™ |
 The Save Local Now™ App is a FREE and Easy Way to Save Money and Buy Local
The Greater Akron Chamber is very excited to officially introduce our new mobile app, Save Local Now™. With the help of mobile technology, Save Local Now™ is a platform for chambers to help local businesses grow by placing marketing and self-promotion in their hands and delivering it to their customers.
With Save Local Now™, local businesses can offer deals and events on their terms. The offer and the promotion periods are completely within the control of the business. If the deal ever becomes cost prohibitive, the business can modify it, deactivate it or replace it with another deal in a matter of seconds.
J.M. Tkalec of The Lit Wick Gallery in Fairlawn said, "As a small business owner, we are very excited to have another channel to share our deals and events with the public. Save Local Now™ is a very user-friendly and efficient way for consumers to patronize local businesses. It's a win-win situation."
Chad Hamman, Vice President of Membership at the Greater Akron Chamber said, "We felt it was important to find a program that would change consumer behavior by rewarding them for shopping at our local member businesses. Save Local Now™ provides that incentive and gives control to the businesses to be as creative with their promotions as they want."
Customers, clients, tourists and travelers alike can download the FREE Save Local Now™ app from iTunes or the Android market and start saving money at all their favorite places. The offers are virtually endless. Right now, there are over 100 deals and events on Save Local Now™ from Greater Akron Chamber members. Consumers can search for businesses, map locations they plan to visit and share deals and events with their friends via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter. And redeeming a deal is simple...just show your phone to save!
For additional questions on the Save Local Now™ app or to inquire about Chamber membership, contact Heather Taylor at (330) 237-1255 or visit www.savelocalnow.com.
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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. |
| 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. |
| 2013 URBAN INNOVATORS Speaker Series |
 Redesigning the Urban Landscape: Developing a Natural Sense of Place
Samuel L. Salsbury, FAPLD and Sabrena Schweyer, FAPLD are international award-winning designers recognized for their use of nature's systems in the creation of beautiful, personal and earth-minded landscapes. For over 15 years, they and their Akron-based firm, Salsbury-Schweyer, Inc, have been at the forefront in advancing the field of landscape design towards sustainability and towards creating a 'sense of place'. They work closely with organizations and individuals throughout the country to help strategize ways to incorporate more sustainable and beautiful aspects into our places. This event is free and open to the public. Reservations required. Please e-mail info@upakron.com or call (330) 777-2070 to place your reservation.
Where & When
The Andrew Jackson House
277 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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| January Akron Roundtable |
Founded by the Akron Beacon Journal, Greater Akron Chamber and Kiwanis Club of Akron
Join us for the next Akron Roundtable speaker, William E. Strickland, Jr., President & CEO, Manchester Bidwell Corporation. His topic is "The Art of Leadership".
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, February 21, 2013
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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| 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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