Chamber's Support and Endorsement of Local Issues
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The Greater Akron Chamber's Board of Directors passed resolutions of support and endorsement of the following issues on the November 5, 2013, general election ballot:
- Issue #1 -- County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Board levy renewal
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Issue #2 -- Metro Parks, Serving Summit County levy renewal
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Issue #3 -- Akron Zoo levy renewal
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Issue #4 -- A proposed charter amendment allowing the City of Akron to donate the city's steam and chilled water system to Akron Children's Hospital
"As a regional economic development organization, the Greater Akron Chamber is the voice of the business community. We encourage our members to promote the importance of voting to their employees and educate them on the ballot issues as voting is a right and the ultimate expression of our freedom," said Chamber president Daniel C. Colantone.
Click here for the Chamber's online Election Guide.
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New Akron Relocation Guide Available
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 The Greater Akron Chamber takes advantage of opportunities to "tell the Akron story" and most recently published Experience Greater Akron, a relocation guide highlighting the outstanding amenities of the region. We encourage you to use this publication as a reference for your organization and as an employee recruitment tool. Click here to view the online version of the guide. For copies, call the Chamber at (330) 376-5550.
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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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Akron Only Chamber in Ohio to Receive IEDC Accreditation
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Joining an elite group of only 36 accredited economic development groups in the U.S., the Greater Akron Chamber has been named an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO) by IEDC, the International Economic Development Council, the largest association of economic and community development professionals in the world. The Chamber is the first organization in Ohio to receive this accreditation.
According to IEDC President and CEO Jeff Finkle, "The Greater Akron Chamber displays the professionalism, commitment and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor." The AEDO program is a highly competitive comprehensive peer review process and industry "gold standard," measuring economic development organizations against standards of the profession. "I've seen the Chamber's leadership in local job creation, attraction, retention and capital investment. This is another critical piece of the puzzle to advancing our regional economy," said Congressman Tim Ryan. |
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CAPTRUST CIO Featured at Chamber's Economic Outlook 2014
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CAPTRUST's CIO
Eric J. Freedman
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On Friday, November 15, CAPTRUST's chief investment officer Eric J. Freedman, will present "Where Are We Heading?" an insight into the issues of the day and how they may impact the global markets, our economy and your business. Freedman is responsible for asset allocation research and tactical decision-making for CAPTRUST.
The event also features The University of Akron's Dr. John C. Green, the director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics. Green will highlight the economic impact of current U.S. government policies and operations. The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics is a bipartisan research and teaching institute dedicated to the nuts and bolts of practical politics.
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University of Akron's
Dr. John C. Green,
director of the
Ray C. Bliss Institute
of Applied Politics
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Sponsored by Roetzel & Andress, Economic Outlook 2014 will be held at the Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. Registration and business connections begin at 7:30 a.m., with a plated breakfast at 7:45 a.m. and the program from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.
Reservations are available by phone at (330) 237-1250 and online. The cost is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Corporate tables of 8 for $300 include tabletop and slide presentation recognition.
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Chamber Receives Two Awards for 2012 Economic Development
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The Greater Akron Chamber and its partners were honored on October 8 by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The Chamber and the City of Akron received a Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award for East End Development (formerly called Riverwalk), the construction of the new Goodyear North American and Global Headquarters and redevelopment of the former Goodyear campus.
In addition, the Chamber received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for its Greater Akron Partnership project, the Chamber's business retention and expansion program. The Partnership is a business-friendly program that acts as a "one-stop shop" to assist local companies with their economic development needs.
In 2012, the Partnership reached a milestone of 500 business visitations during the calendar year. Over 3,000 visitations have been conducted since the program was launched.
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Chamber and FirstEnergy Make Market Visit To New York City
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The Greater Akron Chamber with FirstEnergy visited New York City as part of its annual market visit to promote the Akron region. Over the past several years as part of a domestic marketing effort, the Chamber has scheduled meetings with national corporate real estate executives and site selectors based in New York and New Jersey. In meetings with KPMG, Angelo Gordon, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank, Merrill Lynch and Wadley Donovan Gutshaw, several leads have been developed.
"Partnering with the Greater Akron Chamber on market visits is a great way of getting our team in front of key decision- makers who appreciate our reaching out to them on their home turf," stated Melissa Frank, senior economic executive for FirstEnergy. "We are already working with the Chamber on our market visit to New York in 2014."
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Chamber to Attend MEDICA Show in Germany
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 For the third consecutive year, the Greater Akron Chamber and the City of Akron have collaborated to represent Akron at the MEDICA Trade Show. MEDICA, the world's largest medical marketplace, takes place November 20 - 23 in Dusseldorf, Germany. In 2012, MEDICA attracted 135,000 attendees from 120 different countries.
The Akron team will meet with companies looking to establish or expand into the North American marketplace. Our participation at MEDICA in 2011 and 2012 led to more than 75 meetings, 35 top-tier leads and several international delegation visits to Akron. "MEDICA has proven to be one of the most important trade shows--domestic or international--that we exhibit at," stated Samuel DeShazior, deputy planning director for the City of Akron. "Akron's BioMedical Corridor, Austen BioInnovation Institute and the entire medical cluster are strengthened by the relationships cultivated at shows like MEDICA." For coverage of this year's MEDICA show, please follow the Greater Akron Chamber on Twitter and Facebook. |
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SummaCare and Greater Akron Chamber Provide Health Insurance Options
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As a Greater Akron Chamber member, you have access to discounts today that could delay the impact of health care reform on your 2014 health insurance premiums. There's never been a better time to get a quote and learn what options your company has and when you need to act.
SummaCare offers several advantages, including:
- Eligibility for businesses in Summit, Portage, Medina, Cuyahoga, Stark, Wayne and Geauga counties.
- No limitation in company size. Companies with 1 to 10,000 employees are eligible.
- Standard and tailored PPO plan designs available.
- Two network plans let you pick the right one for your company.
- Special Chamber rates and discounts
Consider getting a quote on health insurance from SummaCare. Contact your broker, or go to GACsave.com to get started.
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Economic Development Correspondents
Robert Y. Bowman, Deputy Mayor, City of Akron
Samuel D. DeShazior, Deputy Director, City of Akron
Stephen Kidder, President, German Link, Inc.
Richard F. Rebadow, Executive Vice President, Greater Akron Chamber
Gregg P. Cramer, Vice President, Economic Development, Greater Akron Chamber
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