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Coffee, Tea & Contacts Networking Event
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 Sponsored by Akron General Health &Wellness Center - North
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 - North Conference Center 4125 Medina Rd. Akron, OH 44333 Tuesday, June 25, 2013
7:30 - 9:00 a.m. Click here to register. |
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Greater Akron Chamber's Membership Golf Classic
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Sponsored by SummaCare
Join Greater Akron Chamber members, Investors and Board of Directors for a fun day of golf at Prestwick Country Club on Monday, July 15, 2013.
Click here for more information and to register now!
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For questions or more information, call Chad Hamman at (330) 237-1247.
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Healthcare Reform Seminar: What Every Employer Needs to Know
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There is little doubt that every employer will be impacted by healthcare reform, but what exactly does that mean? Join the Chamber and SummaCare for a special breakfast event where we'll present a panel of industry experts to demystify the issue. Click here to see an event flyer with information on the panel and sponsors of this event.
Where & When
Firestone Country Club
452 E. Warner Rd.
Akron, OH 44319
Thursday, July 18, 2013
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
For more information about this event, contact Meredith Baldy at (440) 250-7023 or mbaldy@sbnonline.com.
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2012-2013 Greater Akron Relocation Guide Published
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Ad space deadline is Monday, June 24!
We encourage you to use Experience Greater Akron, the Greater Akron Chamber's 2012-2013 relocation guide for those relocating from around the world or across town, 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 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 rates!
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Achieve Significant Savings on Your Health Plan Coverage!
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 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 today. 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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Greater Akron Chamber Partners with Constant Contact® to Help You Grow Your Business with Email Marketing
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 Use the leading email marketing service to connect with your customers - and take advantage of a special member benefit
Greater Akron Chamber has partnered with Constant Contact®, the leading email marketing service for small businesses, to bring you a great way to stay in touch with your most important audience: your customers. With Constant Contact®, email marketing is easy, affordable, and effective. And because you are a member of Greater Akron Chamber, you qualify for a special discount. If you prepay for six months, you receive a 20% discount. Prepay for a year and save 25%! There's no better time to try email marketing. If you haven't opened an account yet, you can start with a 60-day free trial. To begin your trial, click here.
If you already have a Constant Contact® account and would like your discount, please send an email to chamberprogram@constantcontact.com with your user name telling them you are a member of the Greater Akron Chamber.
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Money Saving Benefit -- Save Local Now™
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 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.
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 (CES), administered by Palmer Energy, offers members and their employees discounts on electric generation and natural gas for both commercial and residential accounts.
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.
To discuss your unique savings situation or receive a new copy of your retro quote, please call CCI's knowledgeable sales assistants at 1-800-837-3200.
Summer is Fast Approaching. Are you Ready? Summer will be here before we know it and with it comes increased electric usage. Let CES save you money on the generation portion of your bill. CES is administered by Palmer Energy, a Toledo-based independent energy consultant. With over 4,000 meters currently enrolled, CES negotiates with suppliers a fixed competitive rate for businesses.
 Big Day for Ohio Businesses
On May 30, 2013, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation's (BWC's) Board of Directors unanimously approved:
- $1 billion in workers' compensation rebates for public and private employers; and,
- A 2.1 percent premium base-rate reduction for private employers.
Employers can expect their rebates to be approximately 56 percent of last year's premiums. The rebate checks may be mailed as soon as late June or early July. The base-rate reduction for private employers will take effect July 1, 2013, but BWC will not set public employers' rates until the fall. For more information, click here.
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Membership Has Its Benefits!
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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.
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June Akron Roundtable
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Founded by the Akron Beacon Journal, Greater Akron Chamber and Kiwanis Club of Akron
Join us for the next Akron Roundtable speaker, Shannon O'Neil, Douglas Dillon Fellow for Latin America Studies, Council on Foreign Affairs. Her presentation topic is: "Mexico, the United States and the Road Ahead".
Where & When
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 S. Broadway St.
Akron, OH 44308
Thursday, June 20, 2013
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Click here for ticket ordering information!
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| Seeking Employee of Distinction Luncheon Award Nominations |
 The 12th Annual Employee of Distinction Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at 11:30 a.m. at Guy's Party Centre in Akron. What a terrific and cost effective way to recognize your shining star employees and show them how important they are to your success!
It's time to look around your workplace to recognize those individuals who go above and beyond the call of duty for your business! All nominees will receive two free tickets to a performance at Akron's historic Civic Theater. Five nominees will be selected for additional recognition and will be given a special gift from Shulan's Jewelers.
Submit a nomination by July 15, and receive a FREE business card-sized ad in the program and be entered in a drawing to win a membership to the Greater Akron Chamber.
Click here for more information. Nomination deadline is Wednesday, July 31!
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World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational
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 You're Invited to Come See the Best Players on the Globe.July 31 - August 4, 2013 - Firestone Country Club - Akron, Ohio
With summer upon us, the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Invitational is right around the corner. This year's tournament dates at Firestone Country Club are July 31 through August 4. As a Greater Akron supporter, you receive access to two special ticket offers below:
VIP Ticket Packages with Firestone Golf Opportunity
Firestone Clubhouse badge and 16th hole Championship Club tickets provide a great way to entertain clients and say thank you to employees. Package range from $495 to $2,600 and come with an opportunity to play golf on Firestone's North or West course next spring. Details are in the attachment. To purchase, click here or contact Mark Barchony at (330) 245-2304 or markbarchony@pgatourhq.com.
Buy One Get One Free, Good Any One Day Tickets - Save $40
Buy in advance and attend on the day or your choice. Save $40 with this BOGO offer. Kids 18 & under are free with a ticketed adult. Visit www.bridgestoneinvitational.com/offers and enter code GOLF.
Last year, the Bridgestone Invitational gave back over $1 million to local charities and created more that $21 million in economic activity for the region. Thank you for your consideration to support the event.
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| Summit of Sustainability Awards (SOSA) Program |
 Calling on Local Companies to Compete
Get bragging rights! The City of Akron, Summit County, the Greater Akron Chamber, Keep Akron Beautiful/Greenprint for Akron and a host of sustainability sponsors want to recognize your Akron/Summit County organization for your efforts to institute more sustainable practices...or give you information and ideas on beginning a sustainability plan by sharing best practices. In the Summit of Sustainability Awards' inaugural year (2012), three winning and over 20 emerging organizations that applied shared great examples of how they are making sustainability part of their everyday activities for people, planet and prosperity. Click here for more information on SOSA. Sustainability Symposiums - NEW THIS YEAR Learn best sustainable practices from the 2012 winning organizations. Find out about current energy conservations opportunities. Get a tutoring session on how to apply for The Summit of Sustainability Award 2013. Join us: - Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Akron, OH
- Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Twinsburg, OH
Register here or call Keep Akron Beautiful at (330) 375-2116.
Entries for the SOSA are due Monday, September 1, 2013. Companies seeking to apply must be located within Summit County. Applications and more information are online at www.SummitOfSustainability.org. Save the date for the SOSA Breakfast: October 24, 2013. |
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The mission of the Greater Akron Chamber is to drive economic development and prosperity for the people of the Greater Akron Region.
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