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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, February 26, 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
Thursday, February 28, 2013 - Please note the date change!
8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
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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.
In addition, the Chamber will hold a silent auction offering guests a chance to bid on items that will benefit the Chamber's educational programs. Call Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254 to contribute an item or a unique experience.
 Don't forget to reserve a table today!
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.
2013 Officers and Board of Directors Nominations The Greater Akron Chamber Board of Directors is recommending nominees to serve on the Greater Akron Chamber Board. These recommendations will be voted on by the membership at the Greater Akron Chamber's 106th Annual Meeting on March 19, 2013. Click here to view the nominations. |
| Nominations Sought for 2013 Excellence in Business Awards |
 The Greater Akron Chamber is accepting nominations for our 2013 Excellence In Business Award. Nominate a company who deserves recognition for the exceptional work they do in the business community. To be considered, the company must be for-profit and non-publicly traded. See additional criteria on the nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 1, 2013.Click here to view the letter and click here to download the nomination form! Click here to see a list of the past recipients. A separate form is required for each nomination. For questions, contact Sarah Vojtek at (330) 237-1254. |
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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.
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2012-2013 Greater Akron Relocation Guide 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. We encourage you to use this publication as a reference for your organization and as an employee recruitment tool. 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 feature, "99 Reasons We Love Greater Akron," an informative and fun read about what makes the region famous. To view the "clickable" version of the guide, click on the picture to the right. For copies, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550.
We are now accepting advertising for "2013-2014 Experience Greater Akron," the Chamber's relocation guide! Consider advertising in our three new sections: The Entrepreneurial Spirit; Philanthropy and Volunteerism; and Active, Vibrant Seniors!
Click here for more about advertising and early bird special rates!
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| Akron Marathon Early Bird Rates Ends February 28 | |
The 11th annual running of the Akron Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, 2013. Register today to take advantge of early bird pricing which ends at Midnight on Thursday, February 28.
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| 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 the Greater Akron Chamber, at (330) 237-1228.
 Dominion East Ohio Customers - CES Natural Gas Program
All non-residential customers of Dominion received a letter notifying them of the end to the Standard Choice Offer (SCO) on April 1, 2013. This means that prior to April 1, you must chose a supplier or a supplier will be assigned to you, and you will receive their monthly variable rate (MVR) for the supply portion of the utility bill. The MVR is not regulated by the PUCO, which means the supplier determines that price. Chamber Energy Solutions (CES) is the natural gas savings program of the Greater Akron Chamber. They are an independent consulting company who works with numerous suppliers to manage your natural gas costs. They apply our market knowledge and negotiation expertise as well as bring thousands of meters together to reduce your costs. By purchasing when pricing is more advantageous, they provide insurance against dramatic price increases in the natural gas market. For an analysis, send your bill to Debbie Richmond via fax (330) 379-3164 or e-mail her at richmond@greaterakronchamber.org. |
| 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 |
 Transforming Vacant Spaces: Creating Something from Nothing in the Urban Footprint Terry Schwarz from Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative
Terry Schwarz is the director of Kent State University's Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. Her work at the CUDC includes neighborhood and campus planning, commercial and residential design guidelines and ecological strategies for vacant land reuse. Terry launched the CUDC's Shrinking Cities Institute in 2005 in an effort to understand and address the implications of population decline and large-scale urban vacancy in Northeast Ohio. As an outgrowth of the Shrinking Cities Institute, she established Pop Up City, a temporary use initiative for vacant and underutilized sites in Cleveland. Reservations are 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, February 20, 2013
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
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| February 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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| Dribble into Contacts with the Canton Charge |
 Do you want to mix business with basketball? Why not! On Wednesday, March 13, 2013, the Canton Charge is opening their doors for an exclusive Annual Greater Akron Chamber Night.
The NBA D-League Affiliate of the Cleveland Cavaliers invites you out for an exclusive networking opportunity at the Canton Civic Center before the Canton Charge destroys the Bakersfield Jam at 7:00p.m. See the new team in town, network with Akron's finest companies and meet Charge C.O.O. Alan Mowrey; all while watching some of the best basketball around. Individual Packages start at just $21.50, with FREE advertising included in the Premium Package.
The Canton Charge front office, players and coaches look forward to hosting you on March 13! Contact Megan Dulaney-Bollin with any questions. To order, call Megan Dulaney-Bollin at (330) 489-5912 or e-mail at mdulaney@cantoncharge.com.
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| The Economy 2013: Rebuilding the Economy to Last Beyond 2013 | |
 Hosted by The University of Akron, College of Business, Department of Finance
What does 2013 hold? What will happen with: Interest Rates ... The Deficit ... The "Fiscal Cliff"... Growth Opportunities ... Development ... Come hear a panel of experts discuss these issues and more:
- Panelist, Richard A. Ciccarone, McDonnell Investment Management, LLC
- Panelist, Barry James, CFA, CIC, James Investment Research
- Panelist, Stuart Lichter, SIndustrial Realty Group, LLC
- Moderator, James B. Thomson, Ph.D., The University of Akron
Where & When
The University of Akron
Quaker Station
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44325
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Click here for more information.
Corporate Sponsors: Brown Gibbons Lang & Company; Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLP; Emerald Performance Materials; FedEx Custom Critical; The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; ValMark Securities Inc.; Wells Fargo.
Underwriters: Apple Growth Partners; Akron Community Foundation; AkronNewsNow.com/1590 WAKR; CFA Society Cleveland; Greater Akron Chamber; and Joanne Rohrer, Faculty/Sudent Support, The University of Akron.
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| Leadership Development Conference and Regional Business After Hours Showcase | |
Sponsored by Leadership Portage County (LPC), Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and The Burbick Companies
The conference promoters are currently seeking sponsors and exhibitors for April 4. This event provides a great opportunity for your organization to participate as either a sponsor or booth exhibitor.
The conference begins with luncheon Keynote speaker Peter Elliot, Chief, U.S. Marshal and is followed up by some exceptional presenters, including KSU Athletic Director, Joel Nielsen; Steve Jones, V.P., Hiram College; Sergio Garcia, NEOMED; Beth Flynn, Ohio State Leadership Center plus several others to be confirmed.
The Regional Business After Hours Showcase and networking is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and offers a great business-to-business opportunity.
Please note that all LPC alums and chamber members will receive a $25 discount on their exhibit booth space for the after hours showcase which also provides for one registration for the conference.
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| Heart to Heart Communications 20th Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast |
 Celebrating Community Collaborations: Renew and Sustain the Spirit among Us!
Join Heart to Heart Communications in celebrating the 20th anniversary of our Annual Greater Akron Speaks Out for Values Breakfast. The 20th Breakfast is sure to be special with a theme of Celebrating Community Collaborations: Renew and Sustain the Spirit among Us, a keynote speech from Daniel Colantone, President and CEO of the Greater Akron Chamber, a video featuring local leaders in collaboration, and an optional interactive workshop on Collaborative Leadership: Inspiring the Best in Ourselves and Each Other with Ellen Van Oosten, Executive Coach and Instructor from Case Weatherhead School of Management.
Where & When
John S. Knight Center
77 E. Mill St.
Akron, OH 44308
Monday, April 29, 2013
Breakfast program 7:15 - 8:45 a.m.; Workshop 9:00 - 11:45 a.m.
For more information, click here or contact Sarah Leiendecker at (330) 434-3278 Ext. 0. Register today at www.h2hc.org.
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| Akron Autism 5k and Walk - Save the Date: June 15, 2013 |
 Let's Face Autism Together!
Akron's Autism 5k and Walk is the premier fundraiser for the Autism Society of Greater Akron. A variety of sponsorship packages are available to support this one-of-a-kind autism awareness event. As a community supporter, you can help us Face Autism Together and help local families living the autism journey. For more information on sponsorship packages, click here or call Laurie Cramer, Director of the Greater Akron Autism Society of Ohio, at (330) 940-1441.
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